The 54th Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival
The world premiere of ten plays, including a new work by Colm Toibin, are among the pieces of theatre to be staged across the capital.
The 54th Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival will run over 18 days from September 29, with 28 shows in 25 venues.
Artistic director Loughlin Deegan said his fifth and final festival programme includes a particularly strong Irish theme, alongside many international artists and companies.
Programme and ticket details are available on www.dublintheatrefestival.com.
Opening the festival in the Gaiety Theatre is Donka, A letter to Chekhov, a feat of aerial acrobatics, multi-media illusion and circus magic.
Others highlights include Toibin's Testament, which is directed by Tony award-winner Garry Hynes and performed by one of Ireland's foremost actors, Marie Mullen.
Elsewhere the programme features international works from theatre giants Kneehigh, Les ballets C de la B, and world renowned directors Ivo van Hove, Daniele Finzi Pasca and Alain Platel.