And what if the two countries in question share a profound and complex history, one of conquest and subjugation, of resistance and rebellion?
But which happen to be closest neighbours across the Irish Sea, and have grown to a mutual understanding, and (a sometimes uneasy) co-existence?
Where do you, born and raised in one of those countries, but with ties and binds to the other, find your identity?
How do you define yourself?
And what do you say to those who seek to impose your identity upon you?
Are you British? Or are you Irish? Or don’t you know?
And why the hell are there so many Irish people in England, anyway?
Join Declan Duffy as he attempts to make some good sense out of it all.
He’ll be considering the history of Irish migration to Britain, the difficulties encountered by the people who made that journey, and how all of it has influenced us, their descendants, in our consideration of who we are, what we are.
There’ll be some songs, of course there will, and a few laughs too, as we attempt to answer the vexed question of how many boxes you technically have to tick in order to confidently state: “I am Irish (sort of)”.
Jack Studio Theatre
London SE24 2DH
THURS | 29 JAN 2026
FRI | 30 JAN 2026
SAT | 31 JAN 2026
7:30pm
St Patrick's Hall
Shercock, Co. Cavan
THURS | 12 FEB 2026
8:00pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE LOCALLY
Show Technical Information
Get-in: 2 hours prior to performance, with any pre-rig completed prior to get-in.
Get-out: 30 minutes.
Venue Configuration: End-on, proscenium arch, or thrust staging is preferable. Performing area: minimum 6m (wide) by 5m (depth) with 3m (height).
Set: Chair ; table ; one or more bar-stools if that is possible. All with character, rather than yer basic plastic jobs. Preferably wooden, unlike the performance.
Lighting: Spare and simple lighting, which will require a venue lighting technician, please.
Sound: Ambient micing across the stage, appropriate to the venue specification.
Staffing: There is one performer. No get-in or get-out assistance is required. This is a compact and cost-effective production, no doubt.
Facilities: Dressing room for one performer, as basic or luxurious as you like.
Performances last 1hr 15mins (no interval).
- Images and production photos, plus digital assets for use within venue brochures or broader usage, can be provided. A short video trailer is also available for promotional purposes.
- I am active in approaching press and reviewers, and contacting local community groups, who might be interested in the show. A social media campaign on instagram, twitter and facebook will accompany the show.
- Please make contact to negotiate the financial agreement for the show.
Declan Duffy | 07947 528568 or show@generationirish.net
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