The Zombie Monologues

The Zombie Monologues

About the show

The year is 2020. Or maybe it’s 2021; nobody can tell anymore. As the world falls into another lockdown, Colm, a takeaway driver and budding filmmaker, stumbles upon a house of zombies on the fringes of Castlebar. The undead roommates find themselves at the whims of his perpetual positivity as Colm becomes determined to show them, and the world, the bright side of death. What unfolds is a twisted tale of why we keep rising from our graves over and over again.

Trip Hazard Theatre’s The Zombie Monologues is a whimsical ensemble horror-comedy, and a feast for the brains and the soul. Written and directed by Rachel Thornton, the show was first performed at The Irish Society Drama Festival 2024, winning six awards including “Best Overall Production” and “Best Original Writing”, and a sold-out performance as a part of LASTA Festival at Dunamaise Arts Centre in 2025.

Now, the show is being resurrected for one night only at Riverbank Arts Centre on Thursday 29 October, as a part of this year’s Samhain Festival. This darkly comic, heart-filled horror promises a night of humour, humanity, and unexpected warmth.

Runtime: 100mins with interval
Suitable for ages 16+ years
Content warnings: death, murder, war, mental health, strong language, loud noises and strobe lighting.

This event is part of Newbridge Samhain Festival 2026.

Please note, this is a reduced capacity event due to expected building works on an adjacent KCC building, Newbridge Library. Riverbank Arts Centre's seating plan may be subject to change to accommodate these works. 

Event type

PlaysComedy Plays

More Theatre

See all events