EUREKA DAY
by Jonathan Spector
Directed by Roy Alexander Weise
A smart broadway smash-hit comedy about good intentions, bad timing, and how contagious community really is.
The Irish Times and the Irish Independent have listed Eureka Day as a ‘laugh out loud’ ‘headline play’ for 2026.
‘The perfect play for our age of disagreement.’ – New York Times
ABOUT
High up in the hills of Berkeley, California, is Eureka Day; an independent, alternative school where liberal values and inclusion reign supreme. Every child matters and is welcome in this progressive paradise. That is, until a health scare shakes the parents and community to its core. As the executive board attempt to navigate the crisis, we see that mumps might not be the only thing that’s contagious.
This Irish premiere of Jonathan Spector’s timely comedy Eureka Day has taken London and Broadway by storm. Roy Alexander Weise directs an international ensemble including Philippa Dunne from Sharon Horgan’s hit comedic series on BBC Motherland and more!
DurationApprox. 1hr 45min (No interval)
ADVISORY
This production touches on sensitive themes such as child loss and illness.
Please note that this production uses bad language some people may find offensive.
Age recommendation: 12+
PRESS
Philippa Dunnes makes an appearance of Ireland AM:
BOOKING INFORMATION
Eureka Day runs at the Gate Theatre from 30 January to 7 March.
Previews: From Friday 30 January 2026
Opening Night: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Closing Night: Saturday 7 March 2026
Times:
Evening Shows: Café and Bar: 6:30pm | Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 7:30pm,
Matinee Shows: Café and Bar: 1:00pm | Doors: 1:30pm | Show: 2:00pm
ISL-Interpreted Performance: There will be an ISL-Interpreted Performance of Eureka Day on Saturday, 28 February at 2pm.
Accessibility: In advance of booking, we kindly ask that patrons with accessibility requirements to contact boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie
Offers:
Group Offer (6+):
10% discount for group bookings of 6+. T&Cs apply. You can redeem this offer by contacting the Gate Theatre Box Office only. This offer is not available online. Subject to availability. Not redeemable in conjunction with any other offer. Rate applicable for groups of 6 or more.
Senior Offer:
Seniors can can avail of discounted tickets to see any show here at the Gate Theatre. These tickets can be purchased in-person from the Box Office on the day you intend to attend the show. This offer is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only. Tickets from €21.50.
CAST:
MEIKO: Kae Alexander
CARINA: Ayesha Antoine
DON: Stephen Brennan
SUZANNE: Philippa Dunne
ELI: Rowan Finken
CREATIVES:
Director: Roy Alexander Weise
Set Designer: Loren Elstein
Costume Designer: Joan O’Clery
Lighting Designer: Sinéad McKenna
Sound Designer and Composer: Kevin Gleeson
AV Designer and Programmer: Michael Dunne
Movement and Intimacy Director: Eddie Kay
Voice Director: Cathal Quinn
Casting Director: Helena Parker
Assistant Director: Emma Finegan
Building Upkeep Levy
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