Hello!

It is my absolute honour to welcome you to our much loved  Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society.

With great pride, we celebrate our living legacy, recognised  as Ireland's Leading Amateur Musical Society and Performing Arts Company. We are a vibrant, combined family of passionate performers from dedicated soaring choruses and voices ...to on-their-feet, loyal audience supporters. ..for over 100 years.

Since our founding In Dublin , way back in 1913, we have brought the joy of full-company musical theatre to Irish audiences, celebrating incredible talent, while  nourishing a deep love for music and  drama from the classics to hot toe-tappers, which I too was a part of, as a youngster !

Combined ovations of devoted fans and newcomers alike in their millions have resounded from our first home at THE GAIETY THEATRE in 1913  to THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL ,in 2025.

As we kick off new shows this year with fresh ensembles and talented R&R Juniors, we look forward to sharing unforgettable performances with you, filled with music, laughter, and most of all heart. Thank you for being part of our shared journey—whether on stage, in production, behind the scenes, or in the audience. You are together, the heartbeat of the R&R!

Here’s to another year of music and memories. It's showtime !

John Hurley,

President, Rathmines & Musical Society

Spring 2025