Fishamble's THE HUMOURS OF BANDON by Margaret McAuliffe - Photos by Maria Falconer
The Humours of Bandon
CIACLA is proud to be a presenting partner of ‘The Humours of Bandon’, a FISHAMBLE: THE NEW PLAY COMPANY production at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble in Los Angeles, running from May 6 - 8th 2023.
May 6 at 8pm | May 7 at 3pm | May 8 at 8pm
Tickets $25 | Age Rating 12+
The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, 2055 S Sepulveda Blvd, LA, 90025
60 minutes with no intermission
On the eve of the Irish Open championship, we meet Annie, a 16-year-old Dubliner, as she charts us through the various successes and disappointments of her Irish Dancing life. We share her mind numbing commitment and burning desire to win the Irish Open title. Will she win and, if so, in what way?
From the confines of every parochial hall in Ireland, Irish Dancing champions are churned out at a massive rate. Medals and cups build up in drawing rooms and Riverdance swells a national pride, but the public aren’t privy to the blood, sweat and tears that pave the way to the first place podium.
The Humours of Bandon is a coming of age story, full of heart, humour and wisdom, for anyone who had a childhood passion that threatened to overwhelm their life.
The Humours of Bandon premiered at Bewleys Café Theatre @ Powerscourt as part of Show in a Bag an artist development initiative of Dublin Fringe Festival, Fishamble: The New Play Company and Irish Theatre Institute to resource theatre makers and actors.
WINNER: Best Theatre Script
Writers’ Guild of Ireland ZeBBie Awards
WINNER of the Little Gem Award
Dublin Fringe Festival 2016
NOMINATED: Best Performer
Dublin Fringe Festival 2016
★★★★★Broadway Baby
★★★★ The Times
★★★★ Edinburgh Guide
★★★★ The List
★★★★ The Scotsman
5 Stars ‘…a delight… Margaret McAuliffe is a star… sit back and enjoy this emotional rollercoaster ride.’ Broadway Baby
4 Stars ‘…absorbing… witty and poignant, this is a story that invites you to climb inside and enjoy the ride, told by a performer who has lived and breathed the world she so expertly conveys.’ The Scotsman
4 Stars ‘…wonderful… you must see this show!’ The Irish Times
Written & Performed by Margaret Mc Auliffe
Directed by Stefanie Preissner
Set Design by David Fagan
Lighting Design by Eoin Winning
Script Development by Gavin Kostick
Dramaturgical Assistant Jo Halpin
Produced by Cally Shine
Production Coordinator Ronan Carey
Marketing Dafni Zarkadi & Allie Whelan
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