3 extra dates have been added to Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma on June 20-22 due to high demand, following the selling out of its initial 3 dates at Vicar Street.

Created by John Merrigan and Danielle Morgan, the expansive rock / theatre production explores the early life of Thin Lizzy star Philip Lynott who rose from the streets of Dublin to influence a generation of musicians. The production covers the period in the late '60s and '70s when Dublin and London were dynamic melting pots of musical innovation.

The show will be complete with all the Thin Lizzy hits, as well as new original music performed by the live band on stage.

Under the direction of Jason Figgis, Peter M. Smith will play Lynott, supported by a great cast and live band. The honour piece aims to tell the less well-known side of Lynott’s story in an honest and powerful way. Philip Lynott would have turned 75 years old this year.

Discussing his upcoming role, Peter M. Smith said: “When offered the chance to play the role of Philip Lynott, I was truly honoured as an actor, as a proud Dubliner, and as a Thin Lizzy fanatic. Too much has been said about the rockstar lifestyle – it is a tired subject. This production seeks to honour Philip Lynott for what he was – a literary great and consummate artist.”

Tickets cost €39.20 and are available here.