Armagh Theatre Group Mini Plays Festival - Abbey Lane Theatre

What to Expect

Armagh Theatre Group’s Mini Plays Festival is an annual three-night event at Abbey Lane Theatre in Armagh, showcasing short plays selected from open submissions by writers from across Ireland and beyond. Scripts are chosen anonymously, ensuring the selection is based purely on quality. Each selected writer receives a small royalty, and the plays are directed and performed by Armagh Theatre Group members.

The festival has run for at least three consecutive years and is a valued platform for new writing and local theatrical talent. Writers retain all rights to their work. The 2026 festival is expected to follow the same format, with ten or more plays staged across the three nights.

Good to Know

• Three-night run at Abbey Lane Theatre, Armagh - exact autumn 2026 dates to be confirmed by ATG (date shown is a likely placeholder; check armaghtheatregroup.com for confirmed schedule)

• Tickets typically GBP 8-10 on the door or via Eventbrite

• Contact Armagh Theatre Group via Facebook (ArmaghTheatreGroupatg) or armaghtheatregroup.com for confirmed dates and booking

• Confidence: likely - festival ran in 2024 and 2025, 2026 edition has been announced with submissions open

Getting There

Abbey Lane Theatre is in the centre of Armagh city, a short walk from the bus station and Market Place Theatre.