Quintessence Theatre

14/09/2026

Rehearsals are going strong for SOME OF OUR CHILDREN in advance of its National Tour premiering on 1st Oct
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Coming to a venue near you!
👉 Get Tickets: https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre

PREVIOUS AUDIENCE REACTIONS:
“True to Life” - “Incredibly Powerful” - “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.

📍 National Tour Dates:
2026
- Dublin: the New Theatre, Dublin 2 | 1st & 2nd Oct
- Dundalk: An Táin Arts Centre | 7th Oct
- Cavan: Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia | 9th Oct
- Sligo: Hawk’s Well Theatre | 14th Oct
- Navan: Solstic Arts Centre | 16th Oct
- Kildare: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge | 13th Nov
- Waterford: Theatre Royal Waterford | 19th Nov
- Monaghan: The Garage Theatre | 21st Nov.
2027
- Offaly: Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore | 29th Jan
- Wicklow: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray | 4th Feb
- Laois: Dumamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise | 11th Feb

Thanks to Droichead Arts Centre for the rehearsal space.

CAST
Anthony Kinahan
Leah Rossiter
Ceara Carney

CREATIVES
Directed by Calvin Magee
Originally Directed by Anna Simpson
Technical Manager - Colin Doran.
Ass. tech Manager - Sophie Cassidy

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The New Theatre: Dublin An Táin Arts Centre Ramor Arts Centre Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Solstice Arts Centre Riverbank Arts Centre Theatre Royal Waterford Garage Theatre Monaghan Esker Arts The Mermaid Arts Centre Dunamaise Arts Centre

10/09/2026

“True to Life” - “Incredibly Powerful” - “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”
These are just some of the reactions to Quintessence Theatre’s SOME OF OUR CHILDREN - a compelling (& often comedic) drama portraying a child’s life in the Irish Foster Care system.
SOME OF OUR CHILDREN embarks on a National Tour in Oct 2026
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Coming to a venue near you!
👉 Get Tickets: https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.

📍 National Tour Dates:
2026
- Dublin: the New Theatre, Dublin 2 | 1st & 2nd Oct
- Dundalk: An Táin Arts Centre | 7th Oct
- Cavan: Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia | 9th Oct
- Sligo: Hawk’s Well Theatre | 14th Oct
- Navan: Solstic Arts Centre | 16th Oct
- Kildare: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge | 13th Nov
- Waterford: Theatre Royal Waterford | 19th Nov
- Monaghan: The Garage Theatre | 21st Nov.
2027
- Offaly: Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore | 29th Jan
- Wicklow: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray | 4th Feb
- Laois: Dumamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise | 11th Feb

CAST
Anthony Kinahan
Leah Rossiter
Ceara Carney

CREATIVES
Directed by Calvin Magee
Originally Directed by Anna Simpson
Technical Manager - Colin Doran.
Ass. tech Manager - Sophie Cassidy


The New Theatre: Dublin An Táin Arts Centre Ramor Arts Centre Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Solstice Arts Centre Riverbank Arts Centre Theatre Royal Waterford Garage Theatre Monaghan Esker Arts The Mermaid Arts Centre Bray Dunamaise Arts Centre

08/09/2026

🔥🔥HOT OFF THE PRESS🔥🔥
Behold the Posters & Flyers for our
“SOME OF OUR CHILDREN” National Tour coming to a venue near you between Oct 2026 & Feb 2027.
Thanks to Niall O’Brien & Anglo Printers

🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Book your seats now.
👉 Get Tickets: [https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre]

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative (& often comedic) powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.

Previous Audience Reactions:
· “True to Life”
· “Incredibly Powerful”
· “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”

See it live at a venue near you:
📍 National Tour Dates:
2026
- Dublin: the New Theatre, Dublin 2 | 1st & 2nd Oct
- Dundalk: An Táin Arts Centre | 7th Oct
- Cavan: Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia | 9th Oct
- Sligo: Hawk’s Well Theatre | 14th Oct
- Navan: Solstic Arts Centre | 16th Oct
- Kildare: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge | 13th Nov
- Waterford: Theatre Royal Waterford | 19th Nov
- Monaghan: The Garage Theatre | 21st Nov.
2027
- Offaly: Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore | 29th Jan
- Wicklow: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray | 4th Feb
- Laois: Dumamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise | 11th Feb

CAST
Anthony Kinahan
Leah Rossiter
Ceara Carney

CREATIVES
Directed by Calvin Magee
Originally Directed by Anna Simpson
Technical Manager - Colin Doran.
Ass. tech Manager - Sophie Cassidy


The New Theatre: Dublin An Táin Arts Centre Ramor Arts Centre Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Solstice Arts Centre Riverbank Arts Centre Theatre Royal Waterford Garage Theatre Monaghan Esker Arts The Mermaid Arts Centre Dunamaise Arts Centre

01/09/2026

24/08/2026

“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

The Secret is out! We are going on the road again, this time bringing our compelling (& often comedic)…
“SOME OF OUR CHILDREN” on National Tour.
Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.

See it live at a venue near you:
📍 National Tour Dates:
2026
- Dublin: the New Theatre, Dublin 2 | 1st & 2nd Oct
- Dundalk: An Táin Arts Centre | 7th Oct
- Cavan: Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia | 9th Oct
- Sligo: Hawk’s Well Theatre | 14th Oct
- Navan: Solstic Arts Centre | 16th Oct
- Kildare: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge | 13th Nov
- Waterford: Theatre Royal Waterford | 19th Nov
- Monaghan: The Garage Theatre | 21st Nov.
2027
- Offaly: Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore | 29th Jan
- Wicklow: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray | 4th Feb
- Laois: Dumamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise | 11th Feb

🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Book your seats now.
👉 Get Tickets: [https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre]

SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is in association with An Táin Arts Centre Dundalk.

Previous Audience Reactions:
· “True to Life”
· “Incredibly Powerful”
· “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”

CAST
Anthony Kinahan
Leah Rossiter
Ceara Carney

CREATIVES
Directed by Calvin Magee
Originally Directed by Anna Simpson
Technical Manager - Colin Doran.
Ass. tech Manager - Sophie Cassidy


The New Theatre: Dublin Ramor Arts Centre Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Solstice Arts Centre Riverbank Arts Centre Theatre Royal Waterford Garage Theatre Monaghan Esker Arts Centre Mermaid Arts Centre Dunamaise Arts Centre

05/08/2026

Best of luck to the team of GOLDILOCKS & THE 3 PLANETS starting today

🚀 Today we can reveal 3 of the characters you will meet in 'Goldilocks and the 3 Planets' and one of the very cool set pieces. Say hello to Ella Must, Baby Bear and Goldilocks herself.
Our costume designer is Tazmin McCreesh with set by Ulrike Leibetrau.

🌏 Goldilocks and the 3 Planets
📅 Weds 5th August - Sun 9th August | 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Daily 7pm (Saturday 8th Only)
🎟️ Tickets €15 Adults / €10 Child / €40 Family Pass (2 adult + 2 child tickets OR 1 adult + 3 child tickets) (+€1.50 booking fee per ticket per person)
🔗 For more info and to book, please visit our box office on Crowe St., call 042 9332332 or visit our website on https://www.antain.ie/event/goldilocks-and-the-3-planets/

This is an off-site promenade performance at Anaverna House, Ravensdale. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared for the unpredictable Irish weather.
Please note tickets will not be available in Anaverna House and must be pre- booked in advance of travel.

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Dundalk Chamber Visit Louth Dundalk Tourist Office

16/07/2026

12/06/2026

We’re all set to go here @ Droichead Arts Centre for TONIGHT’s 8pm performance of comedy drama THE BRÓD, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL
Remaining Tickets Here 🎟️ https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873686171
After playing Nationwide - From Dublin to Cavan; From Aran Islands to Navan, this is the LAST CHANCE to catch this comedy drama, all about the life & loves of the Irish community.
DONT MISS OUT!!

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
Inspired by true stories, THE BRÓD, THE BOLD, & THE BEAUTIFUL is an original, raucous play spanning 30 years of Irish LGBTQ+ experience & exploring the challenges & joys of living as an LGBTQ+ person today.

Using their innovative physical ensemble storytelling techniques, Quintessence Theatre
examine and celebrate the lives of 3 LGBTQ+ people: each born into a different generation,
& each navigating new & ongoing issues of prejudice, pride, identity, love, and legacy.

THE BRÓD, THE BOLD, & THE BEAUTIFUL is part of Spiral’s BIG GAY WEEKEND for & was created in association with Outcomers LGBT Support Service, An Táin Arts Centre Dundalk, & kindly supported by Louth County Council
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12/06/2026

🚨🚨LAST CHANCE🚨🚨 to catch THE BRÓD, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL tonight @ Droichead Arts Centre
🎟️Remaining Tickets Available Here🎟️ https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873686171
DONT MISS OUT!!!

11/06/2026

What time is it?
It’s time to switch on 95.8 LMFM now & listen to our Anthony talk to Cabrina Conaty on the all about THE BRÓD, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL coming to Droichead Arts Centre TOMORROW Fri 12th June
Listen live here https://onicplayer.ie/play/lmfm
TICKET HERE 🎟️ https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873686171
After playing Nationwide - From Dublin to Cavan; From Aran Islands to Navan, this is the LAST CHANCE to catch this comedy drama, all about the life & loves of the Irish community.
DONT MISS OUT!!

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
Inspired by true stories, THE BRÓD, THE BOLD, & THE BEAUTIFUL is an original, raucous play spanning 30 years of Irish LGBTQ+ experience & exploring the challenges & joys of living as an LGBTQ+ person today.

Using their innovative physical ensemble storytelling techniques, Quintessence Theatre
examine and celebrate the lives of 3 LGBTQ+ people: each born into a different generation,
& each navigating new & ongoing issues of prejudice, pride, identity, love, and legacy.

THE BRÓD, THE BOLD, & THE BEAUTIFUL is part of Spiral BIG GAY WEEKEND for & was created in association with Outcomers LGBT Support Service, An Táin Arts Centre Dundalk, & kindly supported by Louth County Council
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