Bottom Dog Theatre Company

Bottom Dog Theatre Company Theatre Company based in Limerick City In 2018, we celebrated our 10th anniversary with a sold out retrospective at Belltable.

Bottom Dog are one of Ireland’s leading independent theatre companies, with an established reputation nationally and internationally through our extensive touring. Founded in 2008 with a professional ethos and the vision of a full time Limerick based theatre ensemble, our current company includes Mike Burke, Myles Breen and Liam O’Brien, but have worked with over 200 actors, crew and creatives. Th

e company’s approach is rooted in established ensemble practice with all new works produced through collaboration between our writers, directors and cast. Productions include Off The Wall, Language Unbecoming A Lady, The Revenger’s Tragedy, Porkville, Elegies, Romeo & Juliet, Killer Kabaret, A Christmas Carol, A Chip in the Sugar, What Happened Bridgie Cleary, The Bachelor of Kilkish, Animal Farm, Drinking In America and Smallone. We have been nominated for multiple awards including 3 Irish Times Theatre Awards and 3 Origin’s 1st Irish Festival Awards, winning Best Actor in New York in 2015. Our last (and 15th) production was A WILDE FAN - written and performed by Myles Breen, and directed by Liam O'Brien.

There’s only one Myles Breen but then again one is all you need. Happy Birthday to a man of multitudes.
26/08/2026

There’s only one Myles Breen
but then again one is all you need.

Happy Birthday to a man of multitudes.

Two years today. We miss you every day John Murphy. 🙏🏻
22/08/2026

Two years today.
We miss you every day John Murphy.

🙏🏻

Empty chairs at empty tables.Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Caleb Purcell, who was known and respected b...
21/07/2026

Empty chairs at empty tables.

Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Caleb Purcell, who was known and respected by all in the arts in Limerick and beyond, and took some of the most wonderful photography of our and many other’s productions.

Far, far too soon. Thoughts and sympathy to all his family and friends.

Rest in Peace. 🙏🏻

📷 2019 by

Happy Limerick Pride to all those celebrating, partaking and enjoying. What a beautiful day in the city in every sense. ...
11/07/2026

Happy Limerick Pride to all those celebrating, partaking and enjoying. What a beautiful day in the city in every sense.

Bottom Dog has always been proud to represent the stories of everyone on the stage, and have equally been supported by Limerick’s LGBTQ+ community to do.

From our debut of Language UnBecoming A Lady in 2009 for Limerick Pride, to our Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival production of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, the wonderful Bachelor of Kilkish for City of Culture and most recent nationwide tour of A Wilde Fan - diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.

We have already started making plans for in Limerick.

But the question on this apt day is: what would you like to see?



Limerick LGBTQ Pride
Limerick Arts Office
WWW.ILOVELIMERICK.COM
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John Moran - Mayor of Limerick Candidate

Sad farewell to a long time welcoming and warm face BelltableRest in Peace Ann.
10/06/2026

Sad farewell to a long time welcoming and warm face Belltable

Rest in Peace Ann.

It’s alive!! Aliiiiiive! The Plasterer lives… at 7ft tall the monstrous villain of Me, Myself and Them is the work of Em...
19/05/2026

It’s alive!! Aliiiiiive!

The Plasterer lives… at 7ft tall the monstrous villain of Me, Myself and Them is the work of Emma Fisher, Ivan Fisher Owen and Ella Daly.

This theatrical adaption is taking shape. Mad scientists also involved in today’s beginning of this week’s workshopping: Myles Breen Dan Mooney Author Liam O'Brien Emma Langford Meg Hennessy, Brian McNamara and Conor Madden.

With huge thanks to The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Limerick Arts Office The Gaff Beyond the Bark puppet and installation theatre and everyone who recently attended the most theatrical of all table quizzes Jerry Flannery's Bar

The stage is set here at 1314 at Jerry Flannery pub for tonight’s table quiz.We’re more than happy for any last minute p...
16/04/2026

The stage is set here at 1314 at Jerry Flannery pub for tonight’s table quiz.

We’re more than happy for any last minute planners to join us! Kick off at 8pm.

🚨 REMINDER - QUIZ TOMORROW NIGHTBeen prepping all day for opening musical number, so it’s last call now for our Bottom ...
15/04/2026

🚨 REMINDER - QUIZ TOMORROW NIGHT

Been prepping all day for opening musical number, so it’s last call now for our Bottom Dog Theatre Table Quiz tomorrow night!

To be honest, we need a few more tables to make it the night it should be.

If you’ve ever come to a reading, a show, or supported what we do - this is one of those nights where it really counts as all goes towards our new work in the city. 🎭

We’ve some great rounds covering all things theatre, film, music, literature and a few surprises you won’t wanna miss.

👉 €40 for a table of 4
👉 1314 (), Cecil Street
👉 Tomorrow (Thursday), 8pm sharp

If you can:
• Grab a table (even last minute — it’ll be worth it)
• Rally a few friends for an easy night out
• Or share this - genuinely helps more than you think

We’re close… just need that final lift to get it over the line. 🐾

👉 Book here:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/table-quiz-bottom-dog-theatre-fundraiser-tickets-1986707434417

Don’t forget to book your tickets for our fundraising table quiz at 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) on Thursday 16th April.Hoste...
13/04/2026

Don’t forget to book your tickets for our fundraising table quiz at 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) on Thursday 16th April.

Hosted by Myles Breen

Booking at the link here for a great night of trivia and theatre.

Please do share and support.
🙏🏻🎭🐾

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