A Bolt From D’Blue

Written and  performed by David Gilna. 

‘Exquisitely uplifting, jolting and hysterical’ - THE IRISH ECHO.

Playwright David Gilna was just 18 years old when he reached out to stop a ladder from falling, only for a fork of lightning to zap him from the heavens, sending 300,000 volts of electricity through his body.

David’s heart subsequently stopped, and it took him years to recover. But the experience also changed the course of his life in more positive ways.

“Your life can be taken away in seconds, our time here is so precious,” the 36-year-old, from Swords, said.

"In this powerful one-man show "A Bolt From D'Blue," David Gilna recounts his early dreams of being a performer, his family history, his first arrival to the US, and, of course, the moment that changed his life forever: being struck by lightning. Gilna deftly guides us through the humor and horror of this near-death experience, weaving the trauma of this life-changing event into a poignant and unforgettable show. “David Gilna is a natural storyteller with an amazing story, made all the more powerful because it’s absolutely true. Bolt From D’Blue is a perfect example of what live theatre is about:  "A Bolt From D'Blue" is not to be missed."

David will have a different guest join him every night!

Nightly at 8:00pm. No performance Sundays. All seats €20