Just the ticket: Sara Keating's cultural diary

From gritty Dublin drama to a Jacques Brel revival, we take a look at what the 2017 promises for theatre-goers

Mikel Murfi in Ballyturk Pic: Patrick Redmond

While 2016 was a year dominated by the commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising, 2017 begins without historical baggage, offering a chance to revel in art for art’s sake rather than for tradition. With this in mind, here are a few suggestions for embracing the new year by supporting new work.

Whether that’s an established artist trying something new or a new voice struggling for attention, you can be sure that they’ll appreciate ...