CYCLOPS by James Joyce

CYCLOPS by James Joyce

About the panto & comedy

Leopold Bloom finds himself in the proverbial lion’s den of Barney Kiernan’s, subjected to the simmering antisemitism of the blinkered Citizen and a jeering entourage. A toxic mix of heavy drinking, Dublin pub banter and political discourse culminates in an explosion of xenophobic violence and an assault with a biscuit tin. In CYCLOPS, Volta draws on its roots in cabaret and sketch comedy to conjure Joyce at his comedic best. With music from two acclaimed musicians! Mon-Sat at 1pm (doors o...

Leopold Bloom finds himself in the proverbial lion’s den of Barney Kiernan’s, subjected to the simmering antisemitism of the blinkered Citizen and a jeering entourage. A toxic mix of heavy drinking, Dublin pub banter and political discourse culminates in an explosion of xenophobic violence and an assault with a biscuit tin. In CYCLOPS, Volta draws on its roots in cabaret and sketch comedy to conjure Joyce at his comedic best. With music from two acclaimed musicians! Mon-Sat at 1pm (doors open at 12.50pm) with an extra 3pm show on Bloomsday, June 16th Tickets: Low-price Mon/Tues €10, Wed/Thurs €12, Fri/Sat €15, Bloomsday day shows €15 Ages 14+yrs

All dates

  • Mon 1 Jun 2026
  • Tue 2 Jun 2026
  • Wed 3 Jun 2026
  • Thu 4 Jun 2026
  • Fri 5 Jun 2026
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • Mon 8 Jun 2026
  • Tue 9 Jun 2026
  • Wed 10 Jun 2026
  • Thu 11 Jun 2026
  • Fri 12 Jun 2026
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026

… and 2 more dates.

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