A play about Phil Lynott is coming to Vicar St

A play about the life and legacy of Phil Lynott is coming to Vicar St next Spring.

Moonlight is an expansive rock and theatre production that follows the the childhood of Lynott, who spent his early days in Crumlin and would go on to become the frontman of the legendary Thin Lizzy, influencing and inspiring an entire generation of musicians around the world.

Moonlight comes to Vicar St for one night only on April 3rd. 

Tickets start from €39.20 on sale now via Ticketmaster. 

Created by John Merrigan and Danielle Morgan, and directed by Jason Figgis, this production boasts a deeper portrait of a true poet who has earned his place among the best writers, musicians and artists in Ireland. Peter M. Smith takes on the lead role, supported by supporting cast and live band that will play a blend of Thin Lizzy hits and all new original music. The play will also feature a cameo performance by Eric Bell, co-founder of Thin Lizzy.

“When offered the chance to play the role of Philip Lynott, I was truly honoured as an actor, as a proud Dubliner, and as a Thin Lizzy fantastic," says Peter M. Smith. "Too much has been said about the rockstar lifestyle – it is a tired subject. This production seeks to honour Philip Lynott for what he was – a literary great and consummate artist.”

As August 2024 marked what would have been Lynott's 75th birthday, Moonlight is both a tribute and an authentic account of the rockstar's life.