Over the years Siamsa Tíre has created a vast repertoire of Folk Theatre productions which are based on the lore, traditions, myths and legends of Ireland.

The most recent productions include:

Oisín - his legendary journey to Tír na nÓg - the land of eternal youth.

Clann Lir - the Children of Lir.

San Am Fadó - a production which portrays life on a typical small farm in days long since gone.

Ding Dong Dederó - Forging the Dance

Siamsa Tíre has performed in theatres throughout Ireland North & South.
The company has performed extensively in England, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, France and Spain.

Siamsa Tíre has undertaken four tours in the United States the last being in November '99 when 16 performances were presented at Fords Theatre Washington.
It has also taken part in the world indigenous theatre festival at York University in Toronto.

The company toured Australia as part of that country's bicentennial in 1988.

Performances by the company have been critically acclaimed throughout many countries.




Some snippets from reviews include :

"A very rare experience…fresh, varied, magical and swift moving…"
Fernau Hall, Daily Telegraph, London

"Far and away the richest treatment of our old customs and way of life…"
Desmond Rushe, Irish Independent

"A vibrant authenticity all to seldom met in professional folk groups"
Kriegsman, Washington Post

"Absolutely superb… it made me want to catch the next plane to Dublin…"
Clive Barnes, New York Times