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"Mary is a living link between Billie Holliday and Amy Winehouse".
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One of Ireland’s greatest soulful jazz and blues singers performing live in concert at the MAC next January.
Mary Coughlan is one of Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singers, celebrated for her soulful voice, emotional depth and powerful stage presence. For over 4 decades, she has blended blues, jazz, Irish traditions and cabaret with raw honesty and empathy.
Rising from a troubled past marked by abuse, addiction and tragedy she has transformed personal pain into powerful artistry. Her performances mix heartfelt storytelling, wry humour, and intense emotion, reinterpreting songs from the legends; Ella Fitzgerald to Tom Waits, Jimmy MacCarthy to Joy Division.
Her debut album, Tired and Emotional (1985), catapulted her to fame, and 15 albums later Mary continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Experience Mary Coughlan live – a rare opportunity to witness an extraordinary and enduring musical talent.
Please note, this performance may contain strong language
How Our Prices Work
How Our Prices Work
The MAC is a charity dedicated to creativity, culture, and connection - every £1.50 we make goes directly into supporting our transformative arts and community programmes. Therefore a booking fee of £1.50 per ticket* will apply to all bookings made through our website and over the phone.
*There is no booking fee charge for bookings made in person, free events, school groups, community groups, personal assistant tickets and 16-25 member tickets.
Dates & Times
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| Fri 15 Jan 2027 | 7:45pm | £29.50 | Book Now |
Reviews
Reviews
Irish News
"She doesn’t just take her audiences to church with her music, she practically baptises them with her passion and pain".
Accessibility
Accessible Seats
Wheelchair Accessible Seats
We have 6 dedicated wheelchair seats in our Downstairs Theatre – two on the balcony and four on the ground floor (please see seats listed below). These seats are locked off sale on our website so that we can keep them available for wheelchair users. To book a wheelchair accessible seat please call our box office team at 028 9023 5053.
Wheelchair Accessible Seats:
Stalls
- Row A1-2 and A18-19 (accessible via ground floor)
- Row L1-2 and L18-19 (accessible via floor 1 via lift)
Balcony
- Row P22-23 and 20-21 (accessible via floor 2 via lift)
Seats with no steps
If you have any issues with steps, we have a number of seats available with no steps to access.
Rows with no steps:
- Row A in the Stalls (accessible via ground floor)
- Row L in the Stalls (accessible via floor 1 via lift)
- Row P in the Balcony (accessible via floor 2 via lift)
Hearing Loop
There is an induction loop in our Downstairs Theatre which is available during all performances. The loop amplifies the sound of the show via customer’s hearing aid or earphones alongside our infrared devices.
- Infrared necklace – compatible with hearing aids switched to channel T.
- Infrared headset – for customers with no hearing aid.
To book an infrared necklace/headset ahead of your visit, please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053.
Join our Access Register
The MAC has developed an Access Register which aims to help us do all possible to meet your needs when visiting us‚ whatever your needs may be. We welcome you to join our Access Register here.
Carer’s Ticket Policy
If you require a personal assistant or carer, you are entitled to a free carer’s ticket. Please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053 to book a free carer’s ticket.
More Information…
For more information on accessibility at the MAC please see our website here.
For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or call us on 028 9023 5053.
Cast
Cast
- Mary Coughlan
- Johnny Taylor (piano)
- Jimmy Smith (guitar)
- Barry Donahue (double bass)
- Dominic Mullan (drums)
- Taylor Lally (support)
