As the year draws to a close, and as we celebrate a year of PAF Connects, Performing Arts Forum would love you to join us for our Yuletide Gathering to raise a glass of mulled wine (or a nice cup of coffee) to the creativity and collaboration that have shaped our lovely community in 2025; a year that reminded us of the importance of connection and community in uncertain times. ✨
Where & When:
- 15:30 – Join us in the Peacock Bar for tea, coffee, mulled wine & festive treats
- 16:15 – We’ll move into the auditorium for a look back on the year. Hear about our working groups, plans for 2026, and the opportunity to share your reflections
- 17:45 – Meeting closes
Register here:
We would also love to hear from you! Whether or not you can make it on the day, if you’d like to share something that worked well for you in 2025, or your plans for 2026, please complete the registration form and we will be in touch.
A Festive Extra – PAF Connects @ Abbey Theatre
Stay on for PAF Connects upstairs in the Abbey for Dublin Gothic!
Enjoy delicious festive food and drinks in the Abbey Bar from 18:00, followed by the performance at 19:00.
Written by Barbara Bergin and directed by Caroline Byrne, the world premiere of this wild, exuberant ride through our capital’s twentieth century comes to the Abbey Stage this November.
Dublin Gothic is a loser’s history of the city and its people, told through a joyous mix of literary styles. This extraordinary tragicomedy follows three generations of residents in one Dublin 1 house across a century of social upheaval. Set against the backdrop of a transforming city and teeming with Dublin wit and character, let this glorious collection of endearing and dastardly locals entertain you as they dance through time and struggle to keep the only thing they have to lose: the roof over their heads.
Schedule
- 18:00 Meet at Abbey Theatre for drinks & refreshments
- 19:00 Show begins (Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes including interval)
Book now
Please complete this form to book your PAF Connects tickets and we will send you a payment link.
Please note that the payment link will be sent to you manually and not through an automated system and may not arrive immediately.
Attendance Details:
- The Peacock Bar gathering is free to attend, but registration is required. Register here.
- The PAF Connects event is €20, which includes food, drinks, and a ticket to Dublin Gothic. Book here.
🎀 Wrap It Up With A Bow: Stay The Night
StayCity ApartHotel City Quay (a 7 minute walk from The Abbey Theatre & a 5 minute walk from Pearse Street Train Station) have kindly offered discounted rates for the night of the 26th for any out-of-towners who want to treat themselves and stay for PAF Connects and not worry about making it home afterwards.
- €125* – Studio apartment single or double occupancy (beds can be double or twins)
- €130* – Studio apartment triple occupancy (beds can be double or twins + single sofa bed)
- €160* – One-bedroom apartment quad occupancy at (beds can be double or twins + double sofa bed)
*All prices are room only (breakfast is extra), subject to availability, terms & conditions apply.
To Book: Booking Details To Follow Shortly
Accessibility: The hotel have fully wheelchair accessible rooms on request
Parking: The hotel recommend QPark IFSC Commons Street North Wall – reception will validate your ticket to avail of the €23 full day rate
There is also on street parking around the area is free 7pm – 7am and there are limited spaces at Park Rite City Quay (car park closes at 8pm and call out charges applies to retrieve car outside of normal hours)