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24 Mar 2026

Tipperary theatre to reopen after renovations were carried out over the last six months

The Clockmaker's Daughter

Tipperary theatre to reopen  after renovations were carried out over the last six months

Saoirse Scully will play the role of Constance in The Clockmaker's Daughter

St. Mary’s Choral Society in Clonmel has announced that tickets for its upcoming production of The Clockmaker’s Daughter will go on sale from 10am on Friday, 3rd April, marking an exciting moment for local theatregoers.

The production will run from 27th April to 2nd May at the White Memorial Theatre in Clonmel, and will be particularly significant as it becomes the first show staged at the venue since its reopening.

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The theatre has been closed for the past six months to allow for essential renovations, and its return promises a renewed and enhanced experience for audiences.

The Clockmaker’s Daughter is a sweeping and enchanting musical that tells the story of Abraham Reed, a brilliant but grief-stricken clockmaker, who creates a lifelike automaton named Constance. Brought to life by mysterious forces, Constance begins to experience the joys and complexities of human emotion, especially love.

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However, her existence disrupts the natural order, setting off a chain of events that intertwine romance, jealousy and the consequences of defying fate. With a rich score and a heartfelt narrative, the show blends fantasy with deeply human themes.

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