Johnny Got A Bus Pass - Little John Nee

LITTLE JOHN NEE is a writer and theatre-maker whose original works have been a distinctive presence in Irish theatre for more than four decades, developing a prolific repertoire of solo shows and collaborations. His stage successes defies genre and dances between worlds; – blending clown, lyrical monologue, original song, and simmering anarchy into something unmistakably his own—rooted in tradition but wildly imaginative.

Elected to Aosdána in 2016, Little John Nee, based in the  west of Ireland, has toured widely and his creative projects has been adapted for radio, film and publication, including A Donegal Trilogy (An Grianán Theatre, 2011). His acclaimed plays include The Derry Boat (Helen Hayes Award nomination, Washington DC), The Mental, Johnny Patterson the Singing Irish Clown, Sparkplug (Irish Times Theatre Award, Prix Italia Special Mention), Radio Rosario, Tea Dance, Nettle Horse (2024), Zeitgeist Jukebox (2025) and the “The Art of Gentle Punk” (2026). 

Wherever he performs, Little John Nee leaves the stage to a rapturous and appreciative audience who recognise they have experienced live one of the most vibrant and imaginative Irish artists working today in the creative space.

Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and active citizenship.

The Bealtaine Festival, an Age & Opportunity Arts initiative, is one of our flagship events. The festival continues to grow with the support and collaboration of our partners and hundreds of organisers throughout the country, as well as all those who attend a Bealtaine event. We are grateful to all those who organised events and look forward to another creative and inspiring year of Bealtaine Festival.

Bealtaine Festival is an Age & Opportunity arts initiative funded by the Arts Council and the HSE.