The Inspector

Adapted by Footsbarn Travelling Theatre from Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector and performed in their atmospheric Big Top.

The Iveagh Gardens, October 3rd-7th and 10th-15th at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee on October 8th at 3 p.m.

Dracula: the music and film

A new musical score for Tod Browning's legendary 1931 film composed by Philip Glass, and performed by him, with the acclaimed Kronos Quartet.

At the National Concert Hall, October 2nd-4th at 8.30 p.m.

The Lost Days of Ollie Deasy

Created by Mikel Murfi with Macnas and designed by Patrick O'Reilly, this show is based on an epic, Odyssean search for a great hurling hero who has mysteriously gone missing.

Mansion House Round Room, October 5th-8th and 10th-14th at 8 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 3 p.m.

Down the Line

A new story of family life by Paul Mercier, directed by Lynne Parker. At the Peacock, October 4th-7th and continues from October 9th, at 8.15 p.m. with matinees on October 7th and 14th at 2.45 p.m.

Genesi: from the museum of sleep

Italy's Societas Raffaello Sanzio creates a play out of three dramatic moments of creation and destruction in history.

O'Reilly Theatre, October 5th-7th, 7.30 p.m.

Dublin Carol

A new production of Conor Mc Pherson's heart-breaking and warming play about an alcoholic father's reunion with his daughter when his wife dies. Directed by Robin Lefevre with Donna Dent, John Kavanagh and Sean Mc Donagh.

Gate Theatre, October 3rd-7th and 9th14th, 8 p.m.

Eircom Children's Season at the Ark

Features productions from the US, Italy and Quebec. Booking: 01-6707788