Miriam Margoyles for Dublin gig
Playing at the Convention Centre in Dublin and in the Opera House in Cork this autumn, the effervescent, irreverent and indomitable figure of Miriam Margoyles will hold centre stage at her one woman shows in Dublin on October 10th and Cork on October 13th.
But what is it all about and what can we expect from this firecracker of a performer at this point in her life, and why, at the age of 84 is she even bothering with the hassle of a tour. OXFORD, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Miriam Margolyes, award winning actress and writer, attends the Oxford Literary Festival 2025 on March 29, 2025 in Oxford, England. (Photo by)
Because she obviously loves what she does, and that is to talk. A lot. About everything and anything.
Off the back of her sold-out 2024 tour, Miriam returns, this time, as always, diving headfirst into a mix of life's standout moments.
Miriam will invite us deeper into her world, sharing new cherished memories and razor-sharp observations and wit and of course, as she says herself, just a little bit of smut.
Margoyles is an extraordinary performer, and at 84 years old she shows no sign of stopping, although she will readily admit to not being as able on the pins as she used to be. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock (961847bv)Miriam Margoyles
Known for her work as a character actor across a broad range of television, film and stage, Margoyles probably became most famous to the younger generation as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies.
But those of us of who can claim to be Gen X or older, will probably remember her best for her dulcet tones as the voice of the sexy cartoon rabbit in the Cadburys caramel chocolate adverts.
Margoyles was also one of the original 2006 London cast of Wicked the Musical, playing opposite Idina Menzel (Elphaba) as Madame Morrible, a role she played again on Broadway in 2008. Actress Miriam Margolyes interviewed on the BBC Breakfast show Monday 24th July 2006 (Photo by Jeff Overs/BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images)
But the show she is bringing to Ireland in October, which is entitled, From A to Z promises to deliver a word and a story behind every letter, and every letter reveals a new gem from her 84 extraordinary years.
Known for her no-nonsense chat on the indignities of ageing, witty observations of life, including the people she has worked with throughout the decades, or stories of growing up and coming out, Miriam's insights into life are as unique as the lady herself.
She brings her new show to Dublin on Oct 10th at the Convention Centre, and her show at the Cork Opera House is already sold out.
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