On a rainy evening in autumn 2023 the staff of a small guesthouse in Newbridge prepared to welcome 100 international protection applicants. As buses with men seeking asylum pulled into the new direct provision site they were met by dozens of Newbridge residents who had gathered in the rain to protest their arrival. Protests occurred over many weeks and shocked the city. ‘Is Mise Éire Eile’ tells the story of a community grappling with itself following the protests and learning to connect with its new residents.
With text from interviews with the applicants themselves, community members, and local leaders, Is Mise Éire Eile shares true stories from our community and provides hope for building stronger communities. The performance will be followed by a panel discussion with company members, local community organisers, and elected officials to discuss practical tools to build more harmonious communities.
Written By: Yassine Barkaoui, Serena Giordanengo, and Members of Crooked House Theatre Company
Directed By: Emily B Ditkovski
Cast :
Abdulselam Toğ
Alex Prikna
Anna Dal Ben
Halit Kayacan
John J. O’Hagan
Chloe Martin
Makis Nanos
Marta Peniza
Abdelmonem Nassef
Serena Giordanengo
Tuana Sunar Xeni Vassilakis
Yassine Barkaoui
Presented By: Crooked House Theatre Company
Duration: 80 mins. Followed by a post-show discussion.
Age Suitabilty 16+
Kindly Supported By:
DCEDIY and European Solidarity Corps, a division of the European Union
