Theatre are one of those rare new bands that seem to carry the weight of their influences but arrive sounding fully alive and original. Hailing from Limerick and only formed in late 2022, their sound blends shoegaze, gothic-tinged rock and folk-laced melancholy — reverb-drenched guitars, ghostly vocals, and an atmosphere that feels both ancient and immediate.

They don’t rush things. Songs drift in with long builds, textures weaving around haunting melodies and emotionally heavy lyricism — like you’re walking through misty streets half asleep and half haunted. Their demos and early shows have quietly earned attention for that potent mix of sorrow and beauty, and for sounding like a soundtrack to every uneasy midnight walk you’ve ever taken.

When they play live, Theatre don’t just perform: they summon. There’s a slow-burning intensity to their sets — melancholic, moody, but deeply human and vulnerable. If you find yourself drawn in, there’s a chance it’ll stay with you long after the last chord fades.