6 Truly Unique Shows To Catch At Dublin Fringe Festival
Dublin’s Fringe festival is one of the most unique occurrences in the Irish calendar. Esoteric events filled with music, comedy, theatre, dance, drag and late-night mischief from the weird and wonderful world of Irish artistry. Here is a chance to see the faces of the figures pushing performing arts forward in Ireland, whilst acknowledging the big questions of housing, community, migration, identity and belonging. There’s something for everyone, whether you want to solidify your love for an art form or discover a new joy. 16 days containing 86 brand new shows, Hundreds of artists, Irish and international, kicking off on 6 September.
+353 Presents: The Revenger’s Tragedy
When:
10 – 13 Sept, 21:00
13 Sept, 15:00
Where:
Abbey Theatre – Peacock Stage
A combination of the world of Jacobean theatre and the viral world of Irish drill. Drawing on the similarities in tone yet differences in aesthetic, the play stars Irish rappers in the world of the 17th century play ‘The Revenger’s Tragedy’. This includes a completely original score pulling on a full live orchestra and the signature beats of the drill world.
Octopus Children
When:
5 Sept, 21:00 (preview)
6 – 7 Sept , 21:00
11 – 14 Sept, 18:15
12 & 14 Sept, 13:00
Where:
Project Arts Centre – Space Upstairs
Presented by THISISPOPBABY (WAKE, RIOT) and written by powerhouse FELISPEAKS, Octopus Children is a powerful coming-of-age story blending poetry, music and dance to tell the story of Young Felicia, a queer, “Black Irish culchie” from the Midlands, grappling with identity and belonging. Bound to be a banger.
Change
When:
Performances
18 Sept, 18:15 (preview)
19 – 20 Sept, 18:15
20 Sept, 13:00
Audio Described Performance
19 Sept, 18:15
Where:
Project Arts Centre – Space Upstairs
An evocative dance piece which has been made in collaboration with Environmental Research Institute at UCC. This work is a call to climate action as we look at how humans have changed the earth we live on and what we can do to save it.
Testo
When:
9 – 10 Sept, 21:00
Where:
Project Arts Centre – Space Upstairs
International Drag sensation Wet Mess brings their show Testo to Dublin, combining drag and stunning visuals with a range of recorded interviews, Testo presents an intimate trans reality filled with desire, humour, & complexity. The show challenges mainstream media’s sensationalised depictions of trans experiences. Genderpunk at its finest.
Pea Dineen: Raising Her Voice
When:
6 Sept, 18:15 (preview)
7 Sept, 18:15
11 – 14 Sept, 21:00
13 Sept, 13:00
ISL Interpreted Performance
12 Sept, 21:00
Where:
Project Arts Centre – Space Upstairs
Welcome to “a trans fantasia”. Pea Dinnen adapts 90s pop classics to address subjects such as trans liberation with a playful narrative. Elegant and decadent, we are taken through three decades of history whilst being served a show from a cabaret veteran.
Oisín: A Modern Retelling of The Legend Of Oisín In Tír Na Nóg
When:
19 Sept, 19:00
Where:
The Racket Space
Irish rapper Blue Niall and visual artist St. Diabhal, who has previously worked with Kneecap are blending hip-hop, Irish traditional music, and Celtic illustrations to retell the legend of Tír na nÓg ina truly immersive experience. The work draws parallels between the fantasy land and the struggle of young Irish people emigrating and returning to an Ireland that they no longer recognise.
