About
The James Joyce Centre and The Write Stuff are delighted to continue our collaboration with Dublin by Dusk. In partnership with the Department of Culture Communications, and Sport, Fáilte Ireland, Dublin City Council, and Dublin Town. The Write Stuff are gatherings in collaborative storytelling, poetry & music. Curated & hosted…
The James Joyce Centre and The Write Stuff are delighted to continue our collaboration with Dublin by Dusk.
In partnership with the Department of Culture Communications, and Sport, Fáilte Ireland, Dublin City Council, and Dublin Town.
The Write Stuff are gatherings in collaborative storytelling, poetry & music. Curated & hosted by Dublin writer Steve O’Toole. At each gathering, storytellers, and poets, are joined by showcase musicians, working to a pre-agreed theme. Thus, delivering a continuous, collaborative flow of original work.
Please note: This is a very limited ticketed event.
Steve O’Toole
A street stalking creative, poet, storyteller, artist, and the creative force behind The Write Stuff. Not one to sit on the fence, Steve firmly wears both his heart & mind on his sleeve, delivering forceful versed commentary by the page full. Originally performing in the mid 90’s as support to Irish writer ‘Pat Ingoldsby’. It was early 2023, when Steve returned after a far too long hiatus. Since then, he has gone on to read & perform at The International Literary Festival, The Dublin Arts & Human Rights Festival, The Bram Stoker Festival, Culture Nights, Craicly Stories, and curate & host The Write Stuff gatherings at Chapters Bookstore, and other Dublin city venues.
Luke Clerkin
An award-winning singer songwriter from Tallaght whose music has taken him from major festivals like Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, and Stendhal to headline shows at iconic Irish venues including Whelan’s and The Workman’s Club. His music has been featured by outlets including Hot Press and RTÉ, with airplay across Ireland and the UK. Following the critically acclaimed release of his debut album Orpheus in 2025, Luke performed sold out shows in Dublin and Germany, appeared at Electric Picnic and Regard Belfast, and closed the year sharing the stage with Bono, Glen Hansard and Imelda May at the famous Christmas Eve Busk. He is currently working on new material and exciting collaborations set for release throughout the second half of 2026.
Danila
An Italian singer/songwriter based in Dublin. She started off as a singer, then added the ukulele to put her own spin on covers. Now, she writes songs about self-love, self-acceptance, all in a soft and honest package.
Sean Corrigan
A sporty lad first and foremost, who in recent years sought an alternative form of self-expression and found it through poetry and fashion. His poetry is written with the aim of creating and maintaining a rhythm more so than through as an outlet of impressive vocabulary, as one can tell from this bio! A far cry from abstract poetry; will hit every nail on the head and use every cliche to create an image. Has spoken at events such as ‘Slip of the Tongue,’ ‘Seanchoice,’ ‘Sunflower Sessions,’ and ‘Smithfield Creatives.’
The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications, and Sport.
