Latest: One of the women who has accused Michael Colgan of inappropriate behaviour has said she will not engage with an independent HR expert appointed by the Gate Theatre.

The Gate Theatre received €860,000 in public money in 2017, despite Taoiseach Leo Varadkar describing it as a “private body”.

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called for an independent investigation into allegations of harassment at the Gate Theatre, against its former director Michael Colgan.

The National Women's Council is calling for an independent investigation into the conduct and behaviour of Michael Colgan while CEO of the Gate Theatre.

A number of women who allege they have been the victims of “abuse of power” at the hands of former Gate Theatre director Michael Colgan have said they will not avail of a confidential email address offered by the theatre to detail their experiences.

Each night, Grace Dyas’s play features five male volunteers who react to various real-life scenarios, writes Colette Sheridan.

HEROIN, a play about addiction to the drug, and written by artist and activist, Grace Dyas, is coming to Cork as part of a national tour.

It’s that time again - when we carefully select the best the internet has to offer (in terms of funny pics only, of course) and put all in one place for your entertainment.

Users of social media have reacted angrily to Joan Burton’s comments on the cost of technology used by protesters objecting to the installation of Irish Water meters.

A show, devised and written by people in Moyross in Limerick, promises to offer an alternative to the negative headlines about the area and give a voice to the community. Entitled Moyross, the show runs at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick from May 1-3 as part of the Limerick City of Culture programme.

THEATREclub’s ethos of drama for the people underpins its new play, an exploration of what kinship means in Ireland, says Pádraic Killeen