Midsummer nights

11 Feb-28 March: Enjoy Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, for the first time in 35 years. This comedy showcases Shakespeare’s exceptional work and is directed by Gavin Quinn. Tickets are priced at €13-€40 and can be purchased from www.abbeytheatre.ie

The Fresh Prince

20 Feb-2 April: Star of the standup comedy scene and the TV screen, Neil Delamere brings his brand new tour, The Fresh Prince of Delamere, to the iconic Vicar Street venue in Dublin. This laugh-out-loud comedy event is not to be missed. Tickets are €25 and can be booked through www.vicarstreet.ie

The Five Lamps Festival

4-14 March: The Five Lamps Art Festival showcases Irish and international artists. The 2015 event will feature an exhibition of work from Stephen Loughman, music in Busara, storytelling by PUCA puppets and much more. All events are located around Dublin city. For more information, visit www.fivelampsarts.ie

Ennis book club

6-8 March: The Ennis Book Club Festival is the perfect event for book lovers. Located in various venues around Ennis, the festival offers the opportunity to share the joy of reading, meet authors, discuss books and to have a weekend break with friends. For more information, visit www.ennisbookclubfestival.com

Drama festival

6-14 March: Roscommon Drama Festival, at the Roscommon Arts Centre, will showcase nine nights of award-winning performances by groups from all over the country looking to win a nomination to the All-Ireland drama finals. For more details about this year’s programme, visit www.roscommondramafestival.com