DAMIEN RICE

DAMIEN RICE

About the show

DAMIEN RICE is coming to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

There’s a particular kind of songwriter who seems to write because they have to, not because they’re trying to build a career – and DAMIEN RICE has always felt like one of them.

After walking away from a record deal, he tried his hand at farming in Tuscany, and busking his way across Europe until he returned to Ireland in 1999 with little more than songs.

His debut album, o, was written, recorded, and produced at home – funded by a loan from his father that needn’t be repaid if the record was finished, and carried further by equipment and belief from his second cousin, the composer David Arnold. Released in February 2002 on his own label, he initially thought it would be the only record he’d ever make.

Twenty-five years on – through the touring, the silence, the surreal and swift passing of time- the songs of o have never stopped travelling with him. Now he returns to where it all began: 25 cities for the 25th anniversary of o, the music that started it all, played again for the audience that grew around it and the new audience drawn to its sense of timelessness.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+. No under 3’s permitted in the auditorium.

Please note: Access to some seating requires the use of stairs. If you require step-free access, please contact [email protected]

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Event type

Tribute Act

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

March 2027

  • Sun 21 · 8pm
  • Mon 22 · 8pm

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