SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS – THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS

Theatre Royal, Nottingham

IN 1967, The Dubliners released a song so controversial that it was officially banned on the radio in Ireland. This infamy catapulted them into global success, and turned the Irish folk band into legends.

Now, direct from the West End, a show named after that song, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners, is heading to the Theatre Royal in Nottingham.

Telling the musical journey of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan, the show takes the audience from the bands roots in O’Donoghue’s Pub in Dublin, and all the highlights in between of their fiftyyear plus career.

Ged Graham, creator and co-producer, said: “Both myself and fellow cast member Billy Barton were born and raised in The Liberties in Dublin and grew up listening to The Dubliners. I don’t think that there is any musician in Ireland who hasn’t been influenced by their music.

“The Dubliners hold a unique place in the hearts of not only Irish people but people who love folk music generally and epitomise the image of an Irish Ballad Group.

“There is still a love and respect for the music. “Seven Drunken Nights is very much an audience participation show. People can expect to hear all of the classic songs of The Dubliners and to feel the energy of the lads at the peak of their performing careers. It will be a guaranteed great night of music, song and craic!”

Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, Thursday, April 30, 2020. Tickets: www.trch.co.uk Box office: 0115 989 5555. Price: £27.00