Druid was founded in Galway in 1975 by graduates of the National University of Ireland, Galway, Garry Hynes, Mick Lally (1945 – 2010) and Marie Mullen – the first professional theatre company in Ireland to be based outside Dublin.
Since its foundation Druid has been at the forefront of the development of Irish theatre. The company has toured to every nook and cranny in Ireland as well as touring to key global centres around the world including UK, America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, making Druid one of the best-known Irish theatre companies in the English-speaking world.
For a full programme of events see www.druid.ie
Upcoming events
- Faith Healer by Brian Friel
Arts and cultureFaith Healer by Brian Friel DADS are hitting the road with their new production. Brian Friel’s Faith Healer tells the story of Frank Hardy, his wife Grace, and his manager Teddy, who traverse rural Wales and Scotland, offering Frank’s unique gift to people in need.
