An Taibhdhearc and

The Performance Corporation

present

Tír an Traonaigh

A new site-specific production in Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo

Two sisters set out on a misguided tour to resolve their feud over land, nature and a noisy little bird.

Step aboard our bus for an unforgettable theatrical journey through the spectacular landscape of North Mayo, where family, biodiversity and the future of the Irish language collide.

As audiences travel through the Mayo Gaeltacht, the story of feuding sisters Annie and Deirbhle unfolds. At the centre of their conflict is the Corncrake, a shy little bird whose distinctive "Crex Crex" call echoes across the Mullet Peninsula each summer after its remarkable migration from Africa.

Tír an Traonaigh has all the hallmarks of The Performance Corporation’s ground-breaking work – an adventurous show that mixes theatre, music, dance and incredible visuals to create an experience that is playful, energetic and thought-provoking.

Written by Tom Swift and directed by Jo Mangan, this new Irish-language production commissioned by An Taibhdhearc explores family, place, memory and the delicate balance between tradition, nature and change.

Ticéid / Tickets

ACCESS & PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Tír an Traonaigh is a travelling, site-specific performance taking place aboard a bus and at a number of locations around Béal an Mhuirthead. Audiences will get on and off the bus several times throughout the performance.

  • The performance begins and ends at the Church of Ireland, Belmullet. We recommend arriving around 15 minutes before your performance time.

    As the performance travels by bus to a number of locations, late admission may not be possible once the bus has departed.

  • Parking is available at Áras Inis Gluaire, approximately a 2-minute walk from the starting point.

  • Please note that this production is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

    Access to the Church involves steps. Access to the handball alley involves a flight of stairs, with an alternative low-level entrance that requires participants to crouch/crawl through an opening.

    The outdoor sections involve walking on uneven ground, including approximately 50 metres at the farm, with another short walk between the bus and the handball alley (approx 5 minutes walking).

    Audiences will be getting on and off the bus at several points during the performance.

  • Parts of the performance take place outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable, suitable footwear.

  • This production contains themes of bereavement and family conflict and may include flashing lighting effects.

  • The show is performed entirely in Irish. English translations will be available. 

CREATIVE TEAM

Produced by
An Taibhdhearc × The Performance Corporation

Written by
Tom Swift

Directed by
Jo Mangan

Cast

Maeve McGrath 

Caitríona Ní Mhurchú 

Caoimhe Wandrel - Brannigan

Stephanie Dufresne

Seamus Moran 

Angela Healy

Creative Team / Foireann Chruthaitheach
Tom Swift – Writer
Jo Mangan – Director
Caoimhe Wandel-Brannigan – Choreographer & Movement Director
Daragh Dukes – Composer & Sound Designer
Jane Cassidy – Video Designer
Marie Hegarty – Lighting Designer
Sinéad Lawlor – Set Designer
Clíodhna Hallissey – Costume Designer
Fionnuala Conway – Digital Artist
Pamela McQueen – Dramaturg
Seoirsín Bashford – Translator & Irish Language Guide

An Taibhdhearc is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, with additional support from GalwayCityCouncil and Rethink Ireland.

The Performance Corporation is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and supported by Mayo County Council.

Tír an Traonaigh received extra support from Ealaín na Gaeltachta and Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla.