Mark O’Brien
@obrienpmark.bsky.social
Executive / Co-Director of the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre. Like a bit of Theatre, Music, Books, Film, TV, Football, Hurling, Man Utd and a bit of whatever you’re having yourself.
All views my own… I think.
All views my own… I think.
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Mark O’Brien
@obrienpmark.bsky.social
· Apr 23
Some words from a couple of weeks ago
#SharedIsland summit in Dublin Castle. Great to share a stage and a brilliant conversation about theatre, arts, their role on this island, @abbeytheatre.bsky.social as Ireland's National Theatre.
#SharedIsland summit in Dublin Castle. Great to share a stage and a brilliant conversation about theatre, arts, their role on this island, @abbeytheatre.bsky.social as Ireland's National Theatre.
Newton Heath LYR FC, founded 1878 by workers at Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway depot. United began with and by local immigrants, particularly Irish immigrants, who moved to Manchester for employment in railway industry. F€&k off Jim Ratcliffe. No place for racism #MUFC
February 11, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Newton Heath LYR FC, founded 1878 by workers at Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway depot. United began with and by local immigrants, particularly Irish immigrants, who moved to Manchester for employment in railway industry. F€&k off Jim Ratcliffe. No place for racism #MUFC
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"On this day 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre."
#OnThisDay 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre.
At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.
At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.
February 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
"On this day 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre."
Manchester are going to win the Premier League 2025/2026.
February 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Manchester are going to win the Premier League 2025/2026.
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Set amid the tumult of the Easter Rising, The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time.
We are honoured to stage the 100th anniversary production of the play once again on the Abbey Stage from later this month
www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...
We are honoured to stage the 100th anniversary production of the play once again on the Abbey Stage from later this month
www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...
The Plough and the Stars - Abbey Theatre
On the 100th anniversary of its original performance at the Abbey Theatre, O'Casey's masterpiece returns in March 2026.
www.abbeytheatre.ie
February 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Set amid the tumult of the Easter Rising, The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time.
We are honoured to stage the 100th anniversary production of the play once again on the Abbey Stage from later this month
www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...
We are honoured to stage the 100th anniversary production of the play once again on the Abbey Stage from later this month
www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...
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#OnThisDay 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre.
At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.
At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.
February 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
#OnThisDay 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre.
At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.
At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.
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Delighted to be in Treviso as our world premiere co-production with the national theatre’s of Italy and Croatia opens in Treviso. Mirandolina written by Marina Carr, after Carlo Goldoni, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin tours Italy and to Croatia then @abbeytheatre.bsky.social this summer
February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Delighted to be in Treviso as our world premiere co-production with the national theatre’s of Italy and Croatia opens in Treviso. Mirandolina written by Marina Carr, after Carlo Goldoni, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin tours Italy and to Croatia then @abbeytheatre.bsky.social this summer
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If "madness, chaos and joy" is your thing, this might just be for you!
Tomorrow I will be indulging in the madness, chaos and joy of this @abbeytheatre.bsky.social
Come along
Come along
January 31, 2026 at 5:35 PM
If "madness, chaos and joy" is your thing, this might just be for you!
Tomorrow I will be indulging in the madness, chaos and joy of this @abbeytheatre.bsky.social
Come along
Come along
January 31, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Tomorrow I will be indulging in the madness, chaos and joy of this @abbeytheatre.bsky.social
Come along
Come along
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Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago
Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago
Critic Joseph Holloway witnessed the chaotic scenes, where actors broke character to forcibly remove audience members from the stage
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Abbey Theatre riots: All theatrical hell broke loose at The Plough and the Stars 100 years ago
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Got to experience the future of #accessibility at the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social last night thanks to Dermot & Derek. #Auracast Bluetooth streamed high quality sound to my cochlear implant with no perceptible latency. What a show too.
January 27, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Got to experience the future of #accessibility at the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social last night thanks to Dermot & Derek. #Auracast Bluetooth streamed high quality sound to my cochlear implant with no perceptible latency. What a show too.
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, marking over 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We remember and think of the millions of Jewish men, women and children along with countless others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators.
#holocaustmemorialday
#holocaustmemorialday
January 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, marking over 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We remember and think of the millions of Jewish men, women and children along with countless others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators.
#holocaustmemorialday
#holocaustmemorialday
The best of way of celebrating the life of Mani is by throwing Arsenal over a Waterfall 💪
I am the Resurrection indeed
I am the Resurrection indeed
January 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The best of way of celebrating the life of Mani is by throwing Arsenal over a Waterfall 💪
I am the Resurrection indeed
I am the Resurrection indeed
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At the Abbey Theatre, we believe theatre should be for everyone.
We're delighted to announce, with the generous support of Deirdre and Irial Finan and Vhi, that applications are now open for #TheatreForAll.
Read more and apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/theatre-for-all-applications-open/
We're delighted to announce, with the generous support of Deirdre and Irial Finan and Vhi, that applications are now open for #TheatreForAll.
Read more and apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/theatre-for-all-applications-open/
January 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM
At the Abbey Theatre, we believe theatre should be for everyone.
We're delighted to announce, with the generous support of Deirdre and Irial Finan and Vhi, that applications are now open for #TheatreForAll.
Read more and apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/theatre-for-all-applications-open/
We're delighted to announce, with the generous support of Deirdre and Irial Finan and Vhi, that applications are now open for #TheatreForAll.
Read more and apply now: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/theatre-for-all-applications-open/
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We’re hiring!🎭
The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the position of Box Office Manager 🎟️
⏰Application deadline is 6 February 2026.
🔗For more information and to apply: https://careers.abbeytheatre.ie/box-office-manager-276791.htm
The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the position of Box Office Manager 🎟️
⏰Application deadline is 6 February 2026.
🔗For more information and to apply: https://careers.abbeytheatre.ie/box-office-manager-276791.htm
January 23, 2026 at 3:56 PM
We’re hiring!🎭
The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the position of Box Office Manager 🎟️
⏰Application deadline is 6 February 2026.
🔗For more information and to apply: https://careers.abbeytheatre.ie/box-office-manager-276791.htm
The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the position of Box Office Manager 🎟️
⏰Application deadline is 6 February 2026.
🔗For more information and to apply: https://careers.abbeytheatre.ie/box-office-manager-276791.htm
Some weeks deserve a 0.0 and a bag of crisps on the way home
January 23, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Some weeks deserve a 0.0 and a bag of crisps on the way home
Comfortable enough day for Erling Haaland to be fair 😉
January 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Comfortable enough day for Erling Haaland to be fair 😉
Privilege to be on Arena live from the GPO celebrating the 100th anniversary of @rte.ie and talking to Rick O'Shea about connections between @abbeytheatre.bsky.social and the National Broadcaster along with Bríd Ní Neachtain.
Great also to welcome RTE back to the northside and to Dublin 1.
Great also to welcome RTE back to the northside and to Dublin 1.
January 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Privilege to be on Arena live from the GPO celebrating the 100th anniversary of @rte.ie and talking to Rick O'Shea about connections between @abbeytheatre.bsky.social and the National Broadcaster along with Bríd Ní Neachtain.
Great also to welcome RTE back to the northside and to Dublin 1.
Great also to welcome RTE back to the northside and to Dublin 1.
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Wow! ❤️🔥💚
I hadn’t seen this before now and I am completely blown away. Jesse Buckley singing Sinead O’Connor’s Troy. Kindred spirits. Connected to the same well, the same source. Unbelievable performance.
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
January 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Wow! ❤️🔥💚
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Acting's gain was singing's loss.
I hadn’t seen this before now and I am completely blown away. Jesse Buckley singing Sinead O’Connor’s Troy. Kindred spirits. Connected to the same well, the same source. Unbelievable performance.
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
January 14, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Acting's gain was singing's loss.
I hadn’t seen this before now and I am completely blown away. Jesse Buckley singing Sinead O’Connor’s Troy. Kindred spirits. Connected to the same well, the same source. Unbelievable performance.
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
January 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I hadn’t seen this before now and I am completely blown away. Jesse Buckley singing Sinead O’Connor’s Troy. Kindred spirits. Connected to the same well, the same source. Unbelievable performance.
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
Everyone needs to see this.
Fire 🔥
Could not be happier for someone.
Congratulations to Jesse Buckley for receiving @goldenglobes.bsky.social for her stunning performance in Hamnet
Congratulations to Jesse Buckley for receiving @goldenglobes.bsky.social for her stunning performance in Hamnet
January 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Could not be happier for someone.
Congratulations to Jesse Buckley for receiving @goldenglobes.bsky.social for her stunning performance in Hamnet
Congratulations to Jesse Buckley for receiving @goldenglobes.bsky.social for her stunning performance in Hamnet
January 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM