World premieres, national and international acts and a Big Day Out in the park, they’re all part of the huge programme on offer at Drogheda Arts Festival 2022 which returns, live and kicking, over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Quintessence Theatre in association with Droichead Arts Centre, An Táin Arts Centre and Drogheda Arts Festival, proudly presents the world premiere of Behind Locked Doors.
First premiered as a short digital mini-series at Drogheda Arts Festival 2021, Quintessence Theatre will be returning to the live stage with Behind Locked Doors an original dark drama exploring the shadows of Ireland’s pandemic lockdown: domestic violence and parental alienation.
Based on true stories from lockdown 2020, Quintessence introduces you to two neighbours who find themselves unable to leave their homes in Drogheda due to national Covid restrictions. One just wants to feel safe in her own home. The other (above) just wants to see his children.
Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion with the director, cast, and a representative from Women’s Aid and Treoir.
Audience Reactions from their mini-series as part of Drogheda Arts Festival 2021 programme include; “Powerful … Words Fail Me”, “Unmissable”, “Compelling”, “Heart Shatteringly Brilliant” and “Moving”.
Previous productions by Quintessence Theatre include: Cracks (Island wide Tour 2018); Dracula (2017 & 2018 – Winner Broadway World’s BEST NEW PLAY 2018); The Star of Chester’s Lane (Commission of Drogheda Arts Festival 2018 & National Tour 2021) and The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s Lady Soldier (March 2020), the remarkable true story of a Trans soldier from Clogherhead, who fought in the American Civil War.
The show takes place in Droichead Arts Centre, opening night Thursday 28th April 8pm, Friday 29th April 12noon and 8pm. Book your tickets now.
We’re all ready for a big day out – aren’t you? Come join the DAF Big Day Out on Bank Holiday Monday May 2nd in Dominics Park, a day of free music, performances, activities and more.
In the Irish premiere of Autin Dance Theatre. They travel to Ireland with Eko, a four metre high giant from the sea, along with his friends, to tell the story of Out Of The Deep Blue, exploring Dominic’s Park, come meet them! Pre-recorded audio notes, audio descriptions, social story and a touch tour are available, for more information please contact hello@droghedaartsfestival.ie
Tumble Circus are literally rolling into town on their bikes for their circus show Cycle Circus! With acrobatics, juggling, hula hoops, slapstick, bottle walking, solo and group numbers—this show is all human and all skill! Don’t miss their crazy antics.
Bombinate Theatre brings their gorgeous and funny show Goodnight Egg to Drogheda audiences, made especially for children and families. Sometimes it can be hard to sleep. Our minds wander and we can’t keep our eyes shut. But tonight, things will be different. Cross your fingers (and toes)! Come discover what adventures egg gets up to!
Come explore Bricí Spraoi! An imagination playground especially designed for children. With lots of big blue blocks, in various shapes and sizes – squares, channels, chutes, balls, connectors and more, children can build, explore and create whatever their imagination likes! Bring your blankets, picnics and enjoy DAF Big Day Out!
Tickets are currently on sale for Paramount Styles – exclusive first Irish performance brought to you by Drogheda Arts Festival and ‘thirtythree-45’ and Rónán Ó Snodaigh and producer Myles O’Reilly performing their new album ‘Tá Go Maith’. For more information and tickets click here.
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