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theatre · Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 8:00pm 
Jekyll and Hyde
At The Source Arts Centre · Cathedral St, Thurles Townparks, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
At The Source Arts Centre · Cathedral St, Thurles Townparks, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic tale of a man torn between his respectable self and a murderous alter ego is one of the most enduring stories in the English language, and this four-night run at The Source Arts Centre brings it to the stage in Thurles. If you enjoy theatre that earns its tension - a story where the horror comes from character rather than spectacle - this is a good evening’s outing for adults and older teenagers who can handle the darker themes of the original Victorian novella.
The production runs from Wednesday 29 July through Saturday 1 August, giving audiences four chances to catch it in The Source’s intimate 250-seat theatre. The Jekyll and Hyde story follows the respected Dr Henry Jekyll, whose experiments with a chemical compound allow his repressed, violent side to emerge as the terrifying Edward Hyde. Stage adaptations of this material tend to lean hard into the psychological drama - the horror of watching a man lose control of who he is - and the compact theatre space at The Source suits that kind of close, unsettling storytelling well. Whether the production leans toward straight drama or includes musical elements depends on the specific adaptation being staged; check The Source’s website for the full programme note before booking.
Thurles is well connected by rail - Irish Rail runs regular services from Dublin Heuston (roughly 1 hour 40 minutes) and from Limerick Junction, making it genuinely viable to come in by train for an evening show. The Source Arts Centre sits on Cathedral Street close to the town centre, a short walk from Thurles railway station. If you are driving, Thurles is on the M8 / N62 corridor and parking is available in the town centre and in the underground car park beneath The Source building itself, with internal lifts connecting directly to the venue.
Thurles is the home of the GAA - Semple Stadium is minutes from the town centre and worth a look even when there is no match on - and the town has a good number of traditional pubs and places to eat within easy reach of The Source if you want to make a night of it. There is more to see in Thurles and across Co. Tipperary.
Heading to The Source Arts Centre in Thurles? Tipperary has plenty more to see. Read the Thurles area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.