Chicken

Photos by Hildegard Ryan

May 21st to 24th

by Sunday’s Child Theatre

“This show where a woman who plays a chicken who thinks he’s an Irishman is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.”
Playbill

Don Murphy is a proud Irishman, a hopeless addict and one of his generation’s greatest actors. He also happens to be a chicken. A Kerry cock to be precise.

Over one fateful night, the feathered Oscar-winner shares his star-studded story with an intimate audience — from his big break, to his first bird-on-bird sexual experience, to navigating life in the (human-dominated) celebrity spotlight.

But along the way, Don will be confronted with some harsh truths about himself, chickenkind and humankind.

Sold-out run and winner of Filipa Bragança Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2023.

Single tickets starting at just $55 (incl. tax & fees)

Bellow

Photos by Ste Murray

May 27th to 30th

by Brokentalkers

“The piece in a most untraditional way is a hymn of praise to the accordion in the Irish music tradition.”
No More Workhorse

“An ingenious odd couple. The pairing of a traditional musician with a maker of contemporary theatre…occupies a rarefied zone.”
The Irish Times

Danny O’Mahony has dedicated his life to the mastery of his instrument as well as to the preservation and performance of Irish traditional music.

Now, after 40 years of breathing life into centuries-old tunes to honour the memory of those who have come before him, this walking repository is finally taking a breath, a moment to stop and consider what this lifelong dedication has cost him.

Bellow is a new theatre performance exploring the weight of tradition, the capriciousness of memory and the artist’s need to express their true self.

Single tickets starting at just $55 (incl. tax & fees)

You'll See

Photos by John McMahon

June 6th & 7th

by Branar

“Ulysses for children: has the world gone mad?… Branar has gone and done it.”
The Irish Times

“Never read Ulysses? No worries at all. Branar brings the bones of James Joyce’s epic novel to life with charm and fun. A captivating adaptation devised for children but enthralling for everyone.”
Fringe Review UK

Ulysses for Children?

Yes, Ulysses for Children.

James Joyce’s epic story of one day in one city is brought to life in this inventive new show, bringing Ireland’s most notorious book to audiences aged 8 and upwards, and to all those who haven’t got around to reading it yet.

Combining live performance, intricate paper design, an original score and Joyce’s odyssey, this is theatre that will excite both young and old.

Single tickets starting at just $30 (incl. tax & fees)

What is Bealtaine?

Bealtaine (byal-tin-uh) is an ancient Celtic festival celebrated on May 1st, marking the arrival of summer. One of the four major Gaelic seasonal festivals—alongside Samhain, Imbolc, and Lughnasadh—Bealtaine was traditionally associated with fertility, renewal, and the blossoming of life.

The festival was known for bonfires, music, and storytelling, with flames symbolizing purification, protection, and the return of warmth. Flowers, especially those that bloom in May—like hawthorn, primrose, and rowan—were woven into garlands and doorways to welcome abundance and good fortune. These vibrant blooms were seen as a sign of nature’s renewal and the promise of summer’s bounty.

Today, Bealtaine is often celebrated as a time of creativity, connection, and community, making it a perfect inspiration for a festival that brings stories and artistic expression to life.

To view our 2025 productions, click here.

This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund – a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation