Happiness Then at Garter Lane

Happiness Then comes to Garter Lane Theatre in Waterford on Friday 23 October 2026 at 8pm. Elizabeth Moynihan’s comedy drama follows sisters Bridget and Frances as they meet after their mother’s death and confront a difficult family relationship.

A comedy drama about sisters

Directed by Liam Halligan and performed by Rachael Dowling and Sorcha Furlong, Happiness Then examines bereavement, family friction and the possibility of support between siblings. The production is presented by Bernie Bourke and Liam Halligan with Bewley’s Cafe Theatre and Once Off Productions.

The story centres on the sisters’ disagreements and the emotional questions behind them. It is a theatre performance rather than a discussion or workshop.

Tickets, duration and age guidance

Book Happiness Then through Garter Lane’s official ticket page. Tickets are listed at €22 plus a booking fee. The venue gives age suitability as 12+.

The running time is 60 minutes with no interval. With an 8pm advertised start, allow approximately an hour for the performance. Check your ticket and the venue’s latest instructions for arrival arrangements.

The show takes place in Garter Lane Theatre. Read the official event information for updates. Contact the box office before booking if you need guidance about access or seating.

Leave enough time to reach the theatre before the 8pm start. Your restaurant reservation does not include admission to the performance, so keep your event ticket ready when arriving.

Good to know

Date: Friday 23 October 2026
Start: 8pm
Duration: 60 minutes, no interval
Venue: Garter Lane Theatre, Waterford
Tickets: €22 plus booking fee
Age suitability: 12+

Pre-show dining

Consider dinner at Dooley’s Hotel on Merchants Quay or the Bianconi Restaurant at the Granville Hotel on Meagher Quay. Check serving times, book ahead and allow time to reach the correct Garter Lane entrance on O’Connell Street.

Pre-show and after-show drinks

Tully’s Bar and Tom Mahers are nearby Cultural Quarter pubs for a drink before or after the performance. Tully’s offers craft beer and Irish whiskey; Tom Mahers is known for its traditional pub setting and Whiskey Mac. Check current music programmes and closing times when planning your evening.

More places to eat and drink

Explore Where to Eat for restaurants and dining options, or browse our Pubs & Bars listings to choose somewhere that suits your evening.

Getting home

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