Upcoming Event

The Umbrella Man: What We Talk About When We Talk About the JFK Assassination

Wednesday 18th November, 7pm | 2 x 45 mins with interval | Tickets €18 | Seating unreserved. Fresh from a successful run at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, Martin Fitzgerald is now bringing his one-man storytelling show to The Dot in Dublin! The Umbrella Man and Other Stories brings a fresh perspective to one of the most enduring subjects of modern history – the JFK Assassination. Rather than getting bogged down by the usual questions of who and why, Fitzgerald instead chooses to focus on the ordinary people who were caught up in the most scrutinised six seconds of the twentieth century. A man who opened an umbrella on a sunny day. A dressmaker with vertigo. A woman with a polaroid. The mysterious Babushka Lady. And the three suspicious tramps, arrested shortly after the assassination. These are the strange, true stories of a small group of accidental bystanders to history, who spent the rest of their lives trying to escape it. The Umbrella Man and Other Stories carefully guides the audience through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, taking them back to 1963 and into the shoes of the people who were present that day. Combining humour, meticulous research and impeccable storytelling, this gripping show shines a new light on the event – whether it’s your specialist subject or you’re a complete novice.

The Umbrella Man: What We Talk About When We Talk About the JFK Assassination

Wednesday, November 18, 20267pm - 9pm

Wednesday 18th November, 7pm | 2 x 45 mins with interval | Tickets €18 | Seating unreserved. Fresh from a successful run at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, Martin Fitzgerald is now bringing his one-man storytelling show to The Dot in Dublin! The Umbrella Man and Other Stories brings a fresh perspective to one of the most enduring subjects of modern history – the JFK Assassination. Rather than getting bogged down by the usual questions of who and why, Fitzgerald instead chooses to focus on the ordinary people who were caught up in the most scrutinised six seconds of the twentieth century. A man who opened an umbrella on a sunny day. A dressmaker with vertigo. A woman with a polaroid. The mysterious Babushka Lady. And the three suspicious tramps, arrested shortly after the assassination. These are the strange, true stories of a small group of accidental bystanders to history, who spent the rest of their lives trying to escape it. The Umbrella Man and Other Stories carefully guides the audience through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, taking them back to 1963 and into the shoes of the people who were present that day. Combining humour, meticulous research and impeccable storytelling, this gripping show shines a new light on the event – whether it’s your specialist subject or you’re a complete novice.

Danny O Brien: Sure Look, Be Grand

Friday, January 29, 20278pm - 10pm

Buckle up Dublin...Danny O’Brien is back at The Dot Theatre! The multi-award-winning comedian returns with his brand new 2027 tour Buckle up Dublin...Danny O’Brien is back at The Dot Theatre! The multi-award-winning Wicklovian comedian returns with his brand new 2027 tour show 'Sure Look, Be Grand' after a completely sold-out run and multiple 5-star reviews at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival! He’s survived touring the world this past year, from motorbiking to far northern Vietnam into China, shows in the Middle East, Singapore, Mexico, Australia, Japan and even Roscommon. Expect bigger laughs, madder stories and pure chaos. This is a live comedy show you don’t want to miss! Sure look, be grand.. "From the very first moment Danny O’Brien walks on stage, he manages to create an outstanding comedy show, brilliantly put together and expertly delivered. His natural Irish charm washes over the eager crowd, and you’re on his side all the way through. This is stand-up at its finest." - One4Review ★★★★★ (This is a B.Y.O.B. friendly event — for anyone whose "dry January" is looking a little… damp by now)