THE passion for treading the boards on the amateur drama circuit will be documented in a new six-part series on RTÉ One, starting on Apr 16.

Two stand-up comedians have penned the first stage adaptation of the acclaimed prison film 'The Shawshank Redemption', it emerged today.

The values of modern Ireland are to be highlighted in a new play staged by one of the country’s most successful independent production companies.

One of Dublin’s best-loved theatres is to close, it emerged today.