The Humours of Bandon

We are delighted to present this fabulous ‘Hit Show’ which comes straight to the ICC from its sell-out run in Australia. The show, which was previously produced by Fishamble Theatre Company, has been a hit all over Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the USA. This will be the show’s London Premiere! 

Book tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Written & Performed By Margaret Mc Auliffe

Directed by Stefanie Preissner

Duration: 60min:   Age Guidance: 12yrs+

‘Don’t be afraid of that floor, hammer it!’

Annie is a 16-year-old Irish Dancer from Dublin and we meet her on the eve of the biggest competition of her life, the Irish Open Championships 1999. She charts us through the various successes and disappointments of her Irish Dancing life. We share her mind-numbing commitment and burning desire to win the coveted Irish Open title. Will she win and, if so, in what way?
 
From the confines of every parochial hall in Ireland, Irish Dancing champions are churned out at a massive rate. Medals and cups build up in drawing rooms and Riverdance swells a national pride, but the public aren’t privy to the blood, sweat and tears that pave the way to the first place podium.
 
A coming-of-age story, THE HUMOURS OF BANDON is an award-winning play, full of heart, humour and wisdom, for anyone who had a childhood passion that threatened to overwhelm their life. 

 ★★★★★ “A delight… McAuliffe is a star…… sit back and enjoy this emotional rollercoaster ride.”

– Broadway Baby

★★★★ “Sharp, charming and hilarious”

– The Irish Times

★★★★ “Witty and poignant … told by a performer who has lived and breathed the world she so expertly conveys.’

– The Scotsman

★★★★ “[A] witty and warm… Mc Auliffe, like this rather perfectly formed show, is a winner…’”

– The Times

★★★★ ‘…wonderful… you must see this show!’ 

– Edinburgh Guide

★★★★ ‘a hilarious and heart warming production that is not to be missed.
– The Arts Review

★★★★ ‘truly breathtaking… dazzling performance that really needs to be seen to be believed.’
– The Reviews Hub

WINNER: Best Theatre Script
Writers’ Guild of Ireland ZeBBie Awards
WINNER of the Little Gem Award
Dublin Fringe Festival 2016
NOMINATED: Best Performer
Dublin Fringe Festival 2016

★★★★★Broadway Baby
★★★★ The Times
★★★★ Edinburgh Guide
★★★★ The List
★★★★ The Scotsman