New music show inspired by The Saw Doctors to premiere in Galway this November

A new music show inspired by the music and story of The Saw Doctors is set to take to the stage in Galway this November.

Shamtown was written by The Saw Doctor's manager, Ollie Jennings and will run at the Mick Lally Theatre from November 15-22. The production will be directed by Andrew Flynn, with musical direction from Carl Kennedy.

I'm delighted to announce my first theatre show will get a full professional production in the Mick Lally Theatre, Galway under the direction of Andrew Flynn from 15-22 November. Tickets are now available for the ten performances of Shamtown from https://t.co/ET4GH5O4tJ pic.twitter.com/qxFL9FaETS

— Ollie Jennings (@JenningsOllie) June 22, 2026

According to The Tuam Herald, the show is set in the late 1980s and early 1990s and draws on memories and stories from Tuam, a market town in North Galway where the band is from.

It also portrays cultural landmarks including Macnas Theatre Company in Galway and the recording of The Waterboys' Fisherman's Blues in An Spidéal.

The production has received support from Galway City Council Arts Office, the Town Hall Theatre Patron Scheme and an Agility Award from the Arts Council.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit the link here.