SUN · 2:00pm
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Weir | Oct. 8 – Nov. 1
Carsen Theater · $17.25–$48.30
SAT · Multiple times
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Weir | Oct. 8 – Nov. 1
Saturday, October 31 at Carsen Theater, Boulder
About this event
TICKETS A woman arrives at a remote country pub in Ireland and is entertained by the local bachelors who drink there. As the men compete to impress her with ghostly tales, she reveals a startling story of her own. The Weir is a modern masterpiece from one of Ireland’s most acclaimed playwrights, blending haunting storytelling with tender Irish camaraderie. The play reminds us that empathy and friendship grow out of the myths and stories that bind us. Thursday, October 8 is Preview Night, with regular tickets just $25 !
Who's playing
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company is a professional company that produces its season at the Dairy Arts Center. The Weir is by Conor McPherson, one of Ireland's most acclaimed playwrights. It is part of the company's 2026-2027 season. The Wall Street Journal called the play a meditation on loneliness and community.
What to expect
This is a talky, atmospheric play built on storytelling, with ghostly tales told over drinks in a rural pub. It runs about 100 minutes with no intermission. The Carsen Theater is a mid-sized room at the Dairy, so the pub's close, quiet circle should feel near. The company does not give detailed content advisories.
Why go
The play is about how friendship and empathy grow out of the myths and stories people share. It suits a cool autumn evening, and the ghost stories fit the season. The run takes in a few matinees, and a Sunday performance with a parents' offer and a free kids' workshop.
Where
Carsen Theater · Walnut Street · Boulder CODirections
