Little John Nee is a writer and theatre-maker whose original works have been a distinctive presence in Irish theatre for more than four decades, developing a prolific repertoire of solo shows and collaborations. His work defies genre and dances between worlds; blending clown, lyrical monologue, original song, and quiet anarchy into something unmistakably his own—rooted in tradition but wildly imaginative.
His acclaimed plays include The Derry Boat (Helen Hayes Award nomination, Washington DC), The Mental, Johnny Patterson the Singing Irish Clown, Sparkplug (Irish Times Theatre Award, Prix Italia Special Mention), Radio Rosario, Tea Dance, Nettle Horse (2024), and Zeitgeist Jukebox (2025) “The Art of Gentle Punk” (2026) His work has toured widely and has been adapted for radio, film and publication, including A Donegal Trilogy (An Grianán Theatre, 2011).
Elected to Aosdána in 2016, he lives and works in the west of Ireland
Little John Nee
| Date | City | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/26 | Dublin | peacock stage, abbey theatre | Ireland |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: €10. Box office: (01) 87 87 222. Address: 26/27 Lower Abbey Street,. Venue phone: (01) 87 87 222. St Patricks Festival Abair 26. A night of songs and stories from punk seanchas to stand-up folklore. Acclaimed writer and theatre-maker Little John Nee shares a line-up with Wicklow comedian and storyteller Hugh Cooney. Buy Tickets | |||
