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SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS
The Story of The Dubliners
 
Smash Hit Celebration of The Dubliners Announces World Tour
 Cliffs Pavilion
16th April 2024

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Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners will return to theatres in 2024 for its biggest ever tour
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In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s - the place where it all started for The Dubliners back in 1962 - Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.
 
Leading the ultimate feel-good Irish show, this hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life.
 
Now in its sixth year and following its tour of Scandinavia, the extensive 79-date UK and Irish leg of the world tour starts on 1st March in Dunstable and ends on 23rd June in Waterford, and includes a date at London’s Dominion Theatre on 17th March and a week’s run at The Gaiety in Dublin from 10th June.  
 
Tickets, available from all venues and www.sevendrunkennights.com  
So much more than a jukebox musical celebration of The Dubliners, the show stars its charismatic writer and director Ged Graham, whose narration warmly guides the audience through the fascinating life of the group in between stunning performances of so many of their celebrated classics, including The Irish Rover, The Leaving of Liverpool, Belle of Belfast City, Dirty Old Town, The Banks of the Rose, Star of the County Down and The Town I Love So Well.
 
In addition to glowing reviews, Seven Drunken Nights has also received praise from the families of The Dubliners. Ged Graham said, “It was very nerve-racking meeting relatives of The Dubliners, as I didn’t know how they would react. But meeting Luke Kelly’s brother, Paddy, early on during the first tour was just brilliant. He and his family have been so supportive of the show. Likewise, Barney McKenna’s sister came to see the show when we toured Ireland and was very complimentary of how we told the story. Their support means so much to everyone involved with the show.”
 
With the 2024 UK and Irish leg of Seven Drunken Nights being the biggest so far, the show is also set for its record year internationally, performing nearly 300 shows during 42 weeks on the road.
 
Such success has been a life-changing experience for Ged Graham, who said, “I can’t quite believe it. Seven Drunken Nights seems to have touched so many people who have become real fans of the show, reigniting their love of The Dubliners. It’s had a massive impact on my life, giving me the confidence to write more and be involved in many other productions, including the runaway success Fairytale of New York. It truly is a great privilege to bring the music of The Dubliners to the stage every night and keep their legacy alive.”

Social Media:
www.sevendrunkennights.com
Facebook - @SevenDrunkenNights
Instagram - @7drunkennights
Twitter - @7drunkennights​
Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners will play the following 2024 UK and Ireland tour dates:
 
March
01           Dunstable              Grove Theatre
02           Ramsgate              Granville Theatre
06           Redditch                Palace Theatre
07           Hayes                    Beck Theatre
08           Southampton       MAST Mayflower Studios
10           York                       Grand Opera House (Matinee)
10           York                       Grand Opera House (Evening)
12           Lichfield                Garrick Theatre
13           Lichfield                Garrick Theatre
14           Basildon                Towngate Theatre
15           Truro                      Hall for Cornwall
16           Poole                      Concert Hall
17           London                 Dominion Theatre
20           Sheffield                City Hall
21           Doncaster              Cast
22           Doncaster              Cast
23           Lincoln                  New Theatre Royal
24           Tewkesbury          The Roses Theatre (Matinee)
24           Tewkesbury          The Roses Theatre (Evening)
26           Dartford                Orchard Theatre
28           Oxford                   New Theatre
29           Stockton                Globe Theatre
30           Glenrothes             Rothes Hall
 
April 2024
 
01           Aberdeen               Music Hall
04           Peterborough        New Theatre
05           Shrewsbury           Theatre Severn
06           Bridlington            Spa
07           Liverpool               Empire Theatre
09           Wimbledon           Wimbledon New Theatre
11           Llandudno            Venue Cymru
12           Bradford               St George’s Hall
13           Clacton                  West Cliff Theatre
14           Milton Keynes      Milton Keynes Theatre
16           Southend               Cliffs Pavilion
17           Aylesbury              Waterside Theatre
18           Kings Lynn           Corn Exchange
21           Bristol                    Hippodrome
26           Cardiff                   St David's Hall
27           Torquay                Princess Theatre
 
May 2024
 
01           Newport                 The Riverfront
02           Epsom                   Playhouse
04           Folkestone            Leas Cliff Hall
05           Stoke                      Regent Theatre
06           Cromer                  Cromer Pier Theatre
09           Crawley                 The Hawth
10           Southport              The Atkinson
11           Southport              The Atkinson
12           Ipswich                  Ipswich Regent
15           Hull                        City Hall
16           Newcastle              Tyne Theatre & Opera House
19           Edinburgh             Playhouse
22           Weston-s-Mare    Playhouse
23           Stevenage             Gordon Craig Theatre
24           Leicester                De Montfort Hall
25           Scunthorpe           Baths Hall
26           Bromley                Churchill Theatre
28           Taunton                 Brewhouse
29           Swindon                Wyvern Theatre
31           Brighton                Theatre Royal
 
June
 
01           Nottingham          Royal Concert Hall
02           Glasgow                 Kings Theatre (Matinee)
02           Glasgow                 Kings Theatre (Evening)
04           Cork                       Opera House
05           Armagh                 Market Place Theatre
06           Derry                      Millennium Forum
07           Belfast                   Waterfront
08           Belfast                   Waterfront
09           Killarney                INEC
10           Dublin                    The Gaiety Theatre
11           Dublin                    The Gaiety Theatre
12           Dublin                    The Gaiety Theatre
13           Dublin                    The Gaiety Theatre
14           Dublin                    The Gaiety Theatre
15           Dublin                    The Gaiety Theatre
16           Dublin                    The Gaiety Theatre
18           Limerick                Lime Tree Theatre
19           Kilkenny                Watergate Theatre
20           Wexford                National Opera House
22           Drogheda              TLT Concert Hall & Theatre
23           Waterford             Theatre Royal
Reviews
 
“This is a great evening out for fans of The Dubliners and of Irish music...a heartfelt tribute to Ireland’s ‘favourite sons’ which is as loving as it is lively.” - Always Time For Theatre ★ ★ ★ ★
 
“This show uses the songs and story of The Dubliners to demonstrate how the spellbinding magic of music can lift up the human spirit...A thrilling toe-tapping, hip-shaking, energy soaked show.” I Am Birmingham ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
 
“The crowd couldn’t get enough – there was a great atmosphere.” – The Yorkshire Post
 
“I felt like I was in Dublin with The Dubliners enjoying the craic” – What’s Good To Do
 
‘Don’t miss it! – The Irish World
 
“Despite never having listened to the band prior to the performance, I left as a fan. It is a moving tribute to the legendary Irish band.” - The Portsmouth News
 
“As feel-good Irish shows go, it probably can’t be beaten.” – The Bournemouth Echo

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