Scribe-of-all-trades: novels, plays, journalism. Mainly write about theatre, film and literature. Theatre Critic with the Irish Independent. independent.iehttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mk3hak3kxk2mMy review of The House Must Win musical by Mick Flannery at Dun Laoghaire's Pavilion, transferring to Cork's Everyman next week. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/katy-hayes-musical-triumph-pitches-underdog-youth-against-elder-tyranny-in-the-house-must-win/a1516301746.html22 Apr 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3hak3kxk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mjwt2b6ek22xMy review of Do You Come From Gomorrah? at the Abbey Theatre, Peacock Stage, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/kincora-boys-home-scandal-hovers-over-frank-mcguinnesss-searing-new-play/a302163437.html20 Apr 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwt2b6ek22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mjras5bjkc2xMy review of Barnum, at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/barnum-the-circus-musical-review-olde-world-homage-to-human-ingenuity-has-a-timeless-charm/a2081341600.html18 Apr 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjras5bjkc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mjrapdelzk2xMy review of Billy Roche's Of Mornington currently running in Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/new-billy-roche-play-finds-the-epic-in-the-ordinary-but-needs-more-polish-and-sheen/a1572105576.html18 Apr 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrapdelzk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mj5cbxmgb22oMy review of Single White Female at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/modern-makeover-of-psycho-thriller-single-white-female-is-strong-on-ideas-but-light-on-detail/a140112588.html10 Apr 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5cbxmgb22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3midrpuwzyk2uMy review of Rusalka at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/fairy-tale-opera-given-smart-satirical-tone-needs-one-more-twist/a442418778.html31 Mar 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3midrpuwzyk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mhy4f3a3os2lMy review of Wild Swimming at Bewley's Cafe Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/a-jaunty-theatrical-dive-into-the-war-of-the-sexes-thats-badly-in-need-of-a-man/a1324478579.html26 Mar 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhy4f3a3os2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mhv4m4bdak2rMy review of the revival of Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/sean-ocaseys-play-about-the-easter-rising-is-drained-of-colour/a2138268282.html25 Mar 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv4m4bdak2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mg34hzhxws2oMy review of The Quiet Men at Bewley's Café Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/charming-solo-show-pays-tribute-to-brothers-who-were-abbey-theatre-stalwarts-with-colourful-lives/a1544258094.html02 Mar 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg34hzhxws2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mfm3v6vt5k2xMy review of Fair Deal by Una McKevitt on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre@abbeytheatre.bsky.social https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/sparks-fly-as-the-irish-mammy-gets-a-theatrical-reboot-for-an-age-of-egotism/a469216572.html24 Feb 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfm3v6vt5k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mf2thc6jn22eMy review of Arthur Miller's The Crucible at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. Third American play in three weeks; we are getting our fill of USA drama at the moment... https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/arthur-millers-witch-hunt-classic-the-crucible-has-too-much-talk-and-not-enough-passion/a1497645888.html17 Feb 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2thc6jn22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3meqje2z4zk2eMy review of the Irish premiere of Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day at the Gate Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/eureka-day-flips-from-laughs-to-loggerheads-with-cheeky-skill-as-parents-go-to-war-over-child-vaccinations/a863455261.html13 Feb 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqje2z4zk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3meqiwest5s2eMy review of Aaron Sorkin's version of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mocking Bird at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/harper-lee-classic-moves-with-times-as-atticus-finch-portrayed-as-a-centrist-dad/a1871807960.html?errorCode=013 Feb 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqiwest5s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3meedfggs4s2fTrying to encourage/appease the sun gods in Blackrock.08 Feb 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3meedfggs4s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3me72bk7u522hGoogling garden plants to grow in a marsh since I now live in a marsh. #whatthefliuch06 Feb 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3me72bk7u522hhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3me6whr6xik2hMy interview with Conall Morrison, who is director of a new play, Fair Deal by Una McKevitt, which opens in the Peacock @abbeytheatre.bsky.social next week. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/theatre-director-conall-morrison-i-dont-think-there-is-any-danger-of-the-male-voice-being-silenced/a773751652.html06 Feb 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3me6whr6xik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3me4krcs4ps2zMonkstown Dart/Canal05 Feb 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4krcs4ps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mduxng56hk2iMy review of The Flag at the National Gallery of Ireland. https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/wild-and-original-performance-art-contemplating-irishness-at-the-national-gallery-can-tie-you-up-in-knots/a1446997510.html02 Feb 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mduxng56hk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mdl5hw2crk23The people I know who work this schedule are all artists. Often younger artists, but they do do this. But not the marry early bit. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jan 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdl5hw2crk23https://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mcwnyafvqk27Delighted to see a world premiere film screening at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, which seats c.2000, as part of Dublin International Film Festival. Dublin's largest cinema is Cineworld 17 (c.403 seats); or Odeon 1 (c.380seats). Proper red carpet vibes! https://www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/show/diff-closing-night-gala-power-ballad-world-premiere/21 Jan 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwnyafvqk27https://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mcmfd4mo722eI review Anne Gildea's standup show at the Viking Theatre in Clontarf in today's Irish Independent @independent.ie17 Jan 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcmfd4mo722ehttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mc64atroxc2zMy review of Robin and Dawn, lunchtimes at Bewley's Café Theatre on Grafton Street in Dublin. Runs until Jan 31 https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/miscarriage-and-a-rare-glimpse-at-its-effects-on-the-male-psyche-explored-in-two-hander-play-robin-and-dawn/a887900060.html11 Jan 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc64atroxc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mbwqyoic5k2iAt the Viking Theatre in Clontarf to review Further Adventures in Womaning, Anne Gildea's new standup show.08 Jan 2026 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwqyoic5k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mbmo7ihvzk2oAlmost time to switch off the red light.04 Jan 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbmo7ihvzk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3mbmo2kgpx22oSaturday's Indo Review and my feature on Top Hat coming to Bord Gais Energy Theatre later this month.04 Jan 2026 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbmo2kgpx22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/katyhayze.bsky.social/post/3maobmjxrfs2nBulb blew in my crib, and I could only find a red replacement. Now baby Jesus is getting born in a brothel, not in a stable, and Christmas is ruined.23 Dec 2025 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:j2vaqphgmazaehql3i4hoiyu/app.bsky.feed.post/3maobmjxrfs2n