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Songs of ReJoycing
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
16 June 2026
The James Joyce Centre presents Songs of ReJoycing on Bloomsday, Tuesday, 16th June at 7.30pm. Songs of ReJoycing is a short musical celebration, inspired by James Joyce’s Ulysses, with script and lyrics by Brian Gallagher and music by Shaun Purcell.

Songs of ReJoycing is a short musical celebration, inspired by James Joyce’s Ulysses, with script and lyrics by Brian Gallagher and music by Shaun Purcell.

The show features six original songs and a reprise, with all of the pieces based on scenes from Ulysses. The songs are introduced and put in context, describing the characters involved, the emotional background and the setting. By linking the text between each song, Songs of ReJoycing is an accessible, musical way into the novel and stars renowned musical theatre performers Mark O’Regan, Barbara Galvin, and Brian Gilligan, with musical direction by David O’Connor.

Come celebrate with conclusion of the Bloomsday Festival with songs, readings and great company!

Event details
Dates
16 June 2026
Time
Start 19:30End 20:30
Price
15
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James Joyce Centre, James Joyce House, 35 N Great George's St, Rotunda, Basement, Co. Dublin, D01 WK44, Ireland
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The James Joyce Centre is located in an exquisite 18th century townhouse in the old Georgian quarter of Dublin. The James Joyce Centre is a museum and cultural institute dedicated to the life and works of James Joyce and more broadly, Irish literature, history and culture.

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