Fishamble: The New Play Company presents THE HUMOURS OF BANDON

Written & performed by Margaret McAuliffe 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 Eva Scanlan

‘Don’t be afraid of that floor, hammer it!’

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.

Developed as part of Show in a Bag an artist development initiative of Tiger Dublin Fringe, Fishamble: The New Play Company and Irish Theatre Institute to resource theatre makers and actors.

WINNER Best Theatre Script at the Writer’s Guild of Ireland ZeBBie Awards 2017

WINNER Little Gem Award at Dublin Fringe Festival 2016 NOMINATED Best Performer at Dublin Fringe Festival 2016

 ‘…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

 ‘… Margaret McAuliffe spins a yarn of gold…’ The List