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The New Theatre presents SOME OF OUR CHILDREN by Quintessence Theatre. In association with An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk . Quintessence Theatre follow their National Tours of Cracks; The Curious Case of Albert Cashier and Belfast Girls, with this powerful portrayal of a child’s life in the Irish Foster care…
The New Theatre presents SOME OF OUR CHILDREN by Quintessence Theatre.
In association with An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk
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Quintessence Theatre follow their National Tours of Cracks; The Curious Case of Albert Cashier and Belfast Girls, with this powerful portrayal of a child’s life in the Irish Foster care system.
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“Imagine turning up at the door of a house.
A house you’ve never seen before, in a town you don’t know.
A house you’re going to be living in, with people you’ve never met.
And all you have is a black bin bag.
A bag that carries your whole life…”
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Inspired by real stories, Quintessence Theatre use their innovative physical ensemble storytelling techniques to explore the lived experience of children-in-care in Ireland & expose the failures of the Irish Foster care system.
An original play, devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is a compelling, & often comedic, drama that highlights the shortcomings of the care system in Ireland, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
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CAST:
Anthony Kinahan
Leah Rossiter
Ceara Carney
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Directed by Calvin Magee
Original Direction by Anna Simpson
Technical Manager – Colin Doran
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PREVIOUS AUDIENCE REACTIONS:
“True to Life”
“Incredibly Powerful”
“Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”
