🎁PRESENTing… The Arts: UNWRAPPED!
It’s the time of year again! In a sea of so much choice for Christmas gifts, there are so many experiences, gifts and performances that can be a great present, but also bring Ireland’s rich arts scene to life. From theatre shows to dance performances, music gigs to improv comedy, to merchandise and clothing.
All of these presents are not just an item, but the experience of being immersed in Ireland’s vibrant culture and creative arts — and Performing Arts Forum would love to get a chance to highlight them!
The Arts: Unwrapped
Abbey Theatre
info@abbeytheatre.ieWebsite: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/gifting/
Contact: 01 8787 222
Price: Various
Looking for the ideal gift? You’ve found it – a voucher for the National Theatre of Ireland! Unlock a word of Abbey Theatre experiences. Vouchers can be used for theatre and theatre tour tickets, programmes and playscripts.
ANU Productions
Website: https://thedead.ie
Contact: 087 902 0655
Price: Depends on gift voucher amount. A single general admission ticket costs €75
Two of Ireland’s leading theatre companies – ANU and Landmark – come together, in association with MoLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland, to present a thrilling immersive theatre experience of The Dead, in the rich historical interior and unseen rooms of UCD Newman House, 85 St Stephen’s Green. The 2025/2026 show is running from 21 November 2025 – 1 February 2026, with the 2026/2027 running from 20 November 2026 – 31 January 2027. Give the gift of theatre with this unique, special production.
Ceol Connected
ceolconnected@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.mysongtales.ie/
Price: €29.95
Unleash the magic of music with Ceol Connected’s treehouse-themed SongTales box. SongTales offers a unique experience for children that is educational, fun, and bursting with music, wonder and creativity.
- Story booklet: a beautifully illustrated musical story that brings to life the story of The Whistleberries and the magic of the treetops.
- Guided creative activities: a range of step-by-step creative activities designed by experts. Tested and approved by the most creative crew we know – kids!
- Arts, crafts & nature-play: build & design your own treehouse, make your own feather blower, decorate your own butterfly, grow your own white clover, create crazy cloud characters with stickers, make a magical conducting wand, and much more!
- Beautifully illustrated poster: stunning A2 illustrated poster that is perfect for hanging on a child’s bedroom, preschool, or classroom wall.
Dance Cork Firkin Crane
info@firkincrane.ieWebsite: https://dancecorkfirkincrane.ie/news/christmas-dance-gifts/
Contact: 021 450 7487
Price: Starting from €5
A present with purpose!
Dance Cork Firkin Crane Gift Vouchers and Dance Friend packages offer two special ways to give this holiday season. Vouchers can be used for performances, professional classes and workshops in our unique building in Shandon, while becoming a Dance Friend connects your loved one to our community of dance supporters and champions. Each purchase supports local dance artists in Cork.
Dublin City Council Culture Company
info@14henriettastreet.ieWebsite: https://14henriettastreet.ie/shop
Contact: 01 524 0383
Price: €8.00, €30.00 & values of €10, €20 & €30
Soap: 14 Henrietta Street are delighted to share with you our new collection of soaps, carefully crafted to capture the essence of 14 Henrietta Street’s rich heritage. Handmade in Dublin by artisan soapmaker Clarke’s of Dublin, our soaps are inspired by stories from the house’s past. From the gifting of oranges at Christmas to the popularity of lavender cleaning products, each soap offers a sensory connection to those who once lived here.
Books collection: 14 Henrietta Street is delighted to present not one, not two, but three publications which expand on, and uncover the lives of the people who lived at 14 Henrietta Streets and the surrounding areas. Each of the three publications focuses on a significant chapter in the history and evolution of the house; from its grand Georgian beginnings, through its decline into a tenement house, to the last of its residents and their move to suburbia.
Gift Vouchers: A perfect gift for anyone who loves history. Gift vouchers can be used for our guided tours that bring you on a journey from one building’s Georgian beginnings to its tenement times. They can also be redeemed in our online shop where every item is thoughtfully created to reflect and celebrate the 300 years of rich history of 14 Henrietta Street. Vouchers can be printed at home or posted to your billing address within 3-5 days of your order – if you wish the voucher to be sent to an alternative address please comment on your order or contact us directly.
Dublin Dance Festival
info@dublindancefestival.ieWebsite: https://www.dublindancefestival.ie/buy/vouchers
Contact: +353 1 679 8658
Price: €15 – 1000
With a DDF gift voucher, the dance lover in your life can pick and choose from unforgettable dance experiences with Dublin Dance Festival.
Available in €15, €25, €50 and €100, there’s a DDF gift voucher to suit every occasion and all vouchers can be redeemed against live and digital Festival events when booking with DDF Box Office online, by phone, or in person.
Dublin Theatre Festival
info@dublintheatrefestival.ieWebsite: https://dublintheatrefestival.ie/gift-vouchers/
Contact: 01 677 8439
Price: From €10
Dublin Theatre Festival Gift Membership and Gift Vouchers
Becoming a Friend of Dublin of Dublin Theatre Festival is one of the many ways that you can support the Festival. Friends enjoy free and discounted tickets, priority booking, brochure listing, year-round exclusive friends events and much more. Take the stress out of buying Christmas presents and give your loved ones an experience to remember while also supporting Irish theatre. The perfect present, a Dublin Theatre Festival gift voucher can be used to buy tickets to any event in our programme or to become a Friend of the Festival.
Fishamble: The New Play Company
info@fishamble.comWebsite: https://www.fishamble.com/shop/
Contact: 085 264 9552
Price: Various
As well as the usual selection of playscripts, this Christmas, Fishamble have curated a selection of playscript bundles. From plays that focus on Irish History, to bundles of the company’s most recent plays to collections featuring the perfect monologues for actors to have up their sleeves.
Fishamble also have gift cards for sale as part of this year’s Christmas shop. Gift Cards can be redeemed for Friends memberships, playwriting courses, books, donations, or a combination of all the above.
The Gaiety School of Acting
info@gaietyschool.comWebsite: https://gaietyschool.com/gift-vouchers/#
Contact: 01 679 9277
Price: €80 upwards
The Gaiety School of Acting – The National Theatre School of Ireland – provides training in the dramatic arts up to the highest level, empowering people of all ages and stages, cultures and backgrounds, to lift their horizons, discover their artistry, and go beyond what they thought was possible.
We train actors for careers in stage, screen and audio and our Professional Actor Training programme is the longest running course of its type in Ireland.
The Lir Academy
info@thelir.ieWebsite: https://www.thelir.ie/news/christmas-vouchers-at-the-lir-academy
Contact: 01 896 2559
Price: €50 – 200
This year, give the gift of drama with The Lir Academy.
We are offering digital vouchers that can be used on any short course of your choice – whether it is acting, technical theatre, voice-over work, audition workshops, or anything else.
You can purchase vouchers for the value of €50, €100, and €200. This is the ideal present for your creative friend or family member who would love to explore training at The Lir Academy.
Please note that the last date for making a purchase before Christmas is Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
Mermaid Arts Centre
info@mermaidartscentre.ieWebsite: https://mermaid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/products/regular?_ga=2.67390105.924385171.1528708841-824412679.1484658837
Contact: 01 272 4030
Price: Any Price – No minimum or maximum spend
Give the gift of a great night out! There’s something for everyone to choose from – music, cinema, theatre, comedy, workshops and more! Buy vouchers online to print at home, or visit/call the Box Office. There’s no expiry date, and they are valid for all Mermaid events!
Project Arts Centre
box-office@projectartscentre.ieWebsite: https://projectartscentre.ie/shop/
Product prices: €8 – €25
Gift vouchers: €10 – €100
‘SCRATCH’ Colouring Book – Project Arts Centre is delighted to collaborate with visual artist Kian Benson Bailes and designer Alex Synge to create Scratch: A Colouring Book to mark the end of our 2025 programme. The book is comprised of 10 original illustrations inspired by Irish folklore, queer autobiography, references to sign language, and recurring motifs and patterns designed with both neurodivergent and neurotypical audiences in mind. Combining bespoke commissions and archival drawings, it allows our audiences to engage with our artists and the work that we present in our programme in a different way.
‘Take Care Of Each Other’ Merch – Project are also selling items from Take Care of Each Other!, Project Arts Centre’s limited-edition merch collaboration with the best in vintage fashion, Tola Vintage. Looking for a perfect seasonal gift? We’ve got you sorted! ❤️
Riverbank Arts Centre
boxoffice@riverbank.ieWebsite: https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/products/regular
Contact: 045 448 327
Price: Any – No minimum spend
A Riverbank Gift Voucher lets your loved ones pick their perfect night out and create memories that last far beyond the wrapping paper.
Wexford Arts Centre
boxoffice@wexfordartscentre.ieWebsite: https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/products/regular
Contact: 053 912 3764
Price: Any denomination from €5 upwards
Gift Vouchers are the perfect gift for any occasion – treat that someone special in your life to a Wexford Arts Centre Gift Voucher. Book now… they’ll love you for it!