28 January 2026
Ten Years, Three Storytellers, and Over 1,000 Standing Ovations
Ten Years, Three Storytellers, and Over 1,000 Standing Ovations
A decade ago, Seven Drunken Nights The Story of The Dubliners took its first steps onto the theatre stage. Ten years later, it has become a worldwide celebration of Ireland’s most iconic ballad group, selling out theatres, touring internationally, and earning over 1,000 standing ovations.
But behind the music, the laughter and the unforgettable songs lies something even more powerful: the storytellers who bring The Dubliners’ journey to life.
Across its touring history, Seven Drunken Nights has been narrated by three extraordinary performers, Ged Graham, Eoghan Burke and Shane Morgan. They do not appear on stage together, and they do not share the role simultaneously. Instead, each leads their own tours of the production, shaping a unique era in the show’s evolution and bringing their own emotional and artistic voice to the story.
Three voices. Three perspectives. One unforgettable legacy.
Ged Graham The Original Storyteller and the Heart of the Show
When Seven Drunken Nights first launched, it needed a narrator who understood not only the music of The Dubliners, but the soul behind it. That storyteller was Ged Graham.
For many fans, Ged is the definitive narrator of Seven Drunken Nights. His warmth, humour and deep musical roots immediately establish trust with an audience, drawing them into Dublin’s world of the 1960s and introducing Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna, Luke Kelly and Ciarán Bourke with respect, humanity and emotional depth.
Ged’s storytelling paints vivid pictures of the band’s journey, guides audiences through their greatest moments, and gives real weight to the ballads that shaped generations. He does not simply tell the story. He invites audiences to belong to it
For ten years, Ged has been the heartbeat of the show, shaping its identity and helping define what Seven Drunken Nights has become. His influence continues to inform every version of the production and every narrator who follows.
Eoghan Burke The Modern Irish Voice Carrying the Legacy Forward
As the show grew and reached new audiences, Eoghan Burke stepped in to lead his own tours of Seven Drunken Nights, bringing a fresh Irish energy that resonates strongly with modern audiences.
Eoghan represents the next chapter of the Dubliners tradition. Youthful, warm and unmistakably Irish, his storytelling is steeped in ballad culture and folk heritage while feeling immediate and contemporary. He connects naturally with those who grew up with the music and with those discovering it for the very first time.
Where Ged brings reflection and memory, Eoghan brings immediacy and modern Irish spirit. His era of the show has helped introduce Seven Drunken Nights to younger generations while staying completely faithful to the heart and authenticity of the Dubliners’ music.
Shane Morgan The Theatrical Narrator Who Brings the Characters Alive
When Shane Morgan takes centre stage as narrator, the storytelling gains a distinctly theatrical dimension.
Shane leads full productions of Seven Drunken Nights on his own tour runs, bringing strong stagecraft, expressive character storytelling and a sharp sense of pacing to the show. His humour and comic timing balance beautifully with the emotional weight of the Dubliners’ story, reflecting the band’s own blend of heart, mischief and personality.
Shane’s approach makes historical moments feel dramatic, alive and immediate. His version of the show is lively, engaging and rich in character, offering audiences a slightly different lens through which to experience the same legendary journey.
Each narrator carries the show in their own way.
Ged with wisdom and heart.
Eoghan with youthful authenticity.
Shane with theatrical flair.
This is one of the reasons Seven Drunken Nights has remained vibrant for a decade. The production evolves from tour to tour, while remaining unmistakably true to itself. It breathes, it grows, and it continues to live on through the voices of its storytellers.
No matter who is narrating, the structure and soul of the show remain the same. The story of four men who shaped Irish music. The songs that became part of global culture. The humour that defined Dublin’s personality. The emotional depth of Luke Kelly’s legacy. The mischievous joy behind Seven Drunken Nights itself.
The difference lies in how each narrator colours the journey with their own emotional palette. And in every case, the result is the same. Audiences do not just watch the show. They feel part of the story.
Over 1,000 standing ovations, a decade of sell out performances, international tours and fans returning year after year are not the result of spectacle or gimmicks. They come from connection. From storytelling. From three narrators who have each honoured the Dubliners’ legacy with integrity, talent and heart.
As Seven Drunken Nights enters its second decade, the story continues to grow. New narrator led tours, fresh insights, updated musical moments and deeper emotional beats ensure the production remains a living legacy.
The Dubliners changed Irish music forever.
Seven Drunken Nights ensures the world never forgets.
And whether it is Ged, Eoghan or Shane standing centre stage, the story remains just as powerful, because it is always told with passion, respect and soul.
