An evening of stand-up comedy, dance, and short films by Black and Irish artists. At its core, exploring our experiences as Black and Irish artists through humour and creativity. Celebrating a range of Black Irish identity. Comedy from Yemi Edebiri,
Song and Stand-up performed by Tierra Porter. A dance piece exploring the duality of identity by Favour Odusola. A new short comedic play by Steve Hartland and a captivating story by Aesha Tandy telling of a unique expat experience where the expected story was not as expected. Alongside poetry by Neltah Chadamoyo and short films by Grace Miazoloh, Jonahtan Heed and Esosa Ighodaro.
We will also be presenting the performance reading of the companion piece to the gallery installation “Rice and Bean: 2 Kitchens” verbatim poetry by Tanya Bridgeman.
The evening features performances by Yemi Edebiri, Favour Odusola, Neltah Chadamoyo, Grace Miazoloh, Steve Hartland, Chioma Ugonabo, Leah Minto, Gabriel Adewusi, Tierra Porter, Aesha Tandy.
Following the performances, there will be an open panel discussion with some of the
artists on creativity, identity, and representation.
Presented by: Arinola Theatre
Duration: 90 mins
Tickets: €10/€8
*Please note this show is in our studio space with unallocated seating. Please arrive early. Latecomers will not not be admitted.
Black History Month at The Civic
This October, at the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, we invite you to a powerful and multi-disciplinary programme marking Black History Month with the theme “Whose Story?” — a question that invites reflection on ownership, voice, and representation in history and storytelling. Through visual art, theatre, comedy, film, music, and discussion, the programme celebrates the richness and complexity of Black Irish identity.
Showcasing the work of contemporary Black artists based in Ireland, we are celebrating Black identity in Ireland today with events that spotlight Black and Irish creatives across multiple disciplines and artforms. Curated by Civic Theatre Associate Artist, Esosa Ighodaro, the programme runs until October 26th.
Kindly Supported by South Dublin County Council
