SHARD: An Irish Folk Horror

Tue May 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

James Joyce Centre | Dublin 1

James Joyce Centre
Publisher/HostJames Joyce Centre
SHARD: An Irish Folk Horror
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Dive into eerie Irish tales and spine-chilling folklore with Stewart Roche’s acclaimed play Shard at The James Joyce Centre.
About this Event

After a sell-out premiere in Los Angeles, a BBC radio adaptation broadcast to great acclaim, and sold-out performances at Bewley's Café Theatre, The James Joyce Centre is proud to present Stewart Roche’s SHARD starring Neill Fleming.

You wouldn’t think it to look at him now but Spooner was once quite the whizz in finance. Good in presentations, great at crunching numbers, a real company man. But the veneer of success hides a desire for something different in life. So when offered the opportunity to join a community by the charismatic Kemp, he jumps at the chance. However, Spooner discovers more than he bargained for in his new surroundings, making him realise that some places on earth are not meant to be occupied. And in some places, nature has a will all of its own. . .

Now established as one of the most distinctive and powerful pieces of contemporary Irish theatre, SHARD continues to demonstrate the vitality and depth of modern Irish storytelling on the international stage.

‘Echoes of the Wickerman but a fabulous story in its own right…a first class piece of suspense.’ The Radio Times

'4 stars. . . Roche’s dark play is a different kind of horror. . . Fleming is totally convincing.’ Irish Mail on Sunday

‘A gripping Irish folk horror. . . Fleming is alarmingly good here and Roche delivers an awesome set up.’ Sunday Independent

Date: 19 May

Showtimes: 6pm & 8pm

Tickets: €20

Duration: 65 minutes

Themes: Strong language, references to violence and gore

Age Guidance: 13+

Warning: THERE ARE SUDDEN LOUD NOISES DURING THE PERFORMANCE.​

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The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

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EUR 22.42

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