The Humours of Bandon
Fishamble: The New Play Company presents
The Humours of Bandon
by Margaret Mc Auliffe
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
‘Don’t be afraid of that floor, hammer it!’
Annie is a 16-year-old Irish Dancer from Dublin and we meet her on the eve of the biggest competition of her life, the Irish Open Championships 1999. 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 coveted Irish Open title. Will she win and, if so, in what way?
From the confines of every community 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.
A coming-of-age story, THE HUMOURS OF BANDON is an award-winning play, full of heart, humour and wisdom, for anyone who had a childhood passion that threatened to overwhelm their life.
This North American tour is supported by Culture Ireland.
Fishamble is an Irish theatre company that is passionate about discovering, developing and producing new plays of national importance with a global reach, while championing the role of the playwright.
Fishamble, after transferring 15 productions to the US, now embarks on its biggest North American tour yet.
Fishamble is funded by the Arts Council, Dublin City Council, and Culture Ireland.
WINNER Best Theatre Script at the Writer’s Guild of Ireland ZeBBie Awards
WINNER Little Gem Award at Dublin Fringe Festival
NOMINATED Best Performer at Dublin Fringe Festival
★★★★★ ‘…a delight… Margaret McAuliffe is a star… sit back and enjoy this emotional rollercoaster ride.’ Broadway Baby
★★★★ ‘…witty and warm… McAuliffe, like this rather perfectly formed show, is a winner…’ The Times
★★★★ ‘…wonderful… you must see this show!’ Edinburgh Guide
★★★★ ‘witty and poignant… told by a performer who has lived and breathed the world she so expertly conveys.’ The Scotsman
★★★★ ‘terrific one woman show… by turns sharp, charming and hilarious… All round, a champion turn.’ The Irish Times
★★★★ ‘truly breathtaking… dazzling performance that really needs to be seen to be believed.’ The Reviews Hub
★★★★ ‘a hilarious and heart warming production that is not to be missed. – TheArtsReview.com
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Developed 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.
Bainbridge Performing Arts is pleased to offer an “Open Doors” program. Free and reduced-cost tickets to most events are available to community members in need through our partner Helpline House thanks to a grant from BCF Discretionary Grant Fund, BCF Community Grant Cycle Partners, Plan B Fund, Sada Ross Fund, Debbie & Tom Kuffel, David & Kathleen Thorne, Brigette & Jeremy Yates, and the Mabee Family Foundation.
To reserve tickets please contact either the BPA Box Office at 206.842.8569 or Helpline House at 206.842.7621.