Xnthony LTD presents
ISL Performance for the Matinee Show 28th Oct
Post-Show Discussion with Tanya Dean: Wed 25th Oct
A musical about a man the English don’t remember and the Irish will never forget. Put your hands up for Oliver Cromwell: Daddy of Democracy, Puritan and total Taurus.
Ollie’s Army is back for a night of pure carnage, legendary pop anthems and bloody historical re-enactments.
But listen, he’s very sorry. Really very sorry. Really.
Written by Anthony Keigher, Sam Curtis Lindsay and ÓDÚ. Funded by the Arts Council/An Chomuhairle Ealaíon, Arts Council England, Roscommon County Council and Xnthony LTD.
Developed at MAKE with Cork Midsummer Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, Project Arts Centre, Theatre Forum and supported by NDT Broadgate.
Winner of Best Ensemble at Dublin Fringe Festival. Nominated for Best Production, Best Sound Scape, Best Costume and the Audience Choice Award at Irish Times Theatre Awards 2022.
Accessibility
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Credits
Written by Anthony Keigher, Sam Curtis Lindsay and ÓDÚ.
Directed by Sam Curtis Lindsay.
Composed by ÓDÚ
Music Production and Sound Design by Klong
Set Design by Emma Bailey
Lighting Design by Joshie Harriette
Choreographed by Sarah Blanc
Costume Design by Joey A Frenette
Produced by Hannah Turk and Gwen Van Spÿk
Cast:
Iestyn Arwel
Lórcan Strain
Sé Carr
Alison Arnopp
and Xnthony
Biographies
Anthony Keigher is an award-winning performer, writer, and producer making musical theatre, cabaret and club experience under the alter-ego of pop-star XNTHONY. Keigher explores pop culture, social phenomena and community life to create multi-platform performances that are thought-provoking, acerbic, clubby and entertaining. The work often focuses on revisiting historical moments or long-held cultural traditions as a way to create new conversations. Sometimes it’s just about rehashing a Cher song and having fun.
Xnthony has undertaken commissions and collaborations for many exemplary organizations including Roundhouse, Dublin Fringe, National Theatre and Southbank Centre. He is funded by Arts Council Ireland and recently received Theatre Presentation funding to premier his ambitious new musical ‘Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry’ which premiered at Dublin Fringe Festival at Project Upstairs in September 2022. The show was critically acclaimed, sold out and was awarded Best Ensemble.
Press
“Snappily directed by Sam Curtis Lindsay, and featuring great, varied songs by Ódú, this hilarious, deceptively angry marvel deserves a long life on stages of all sizes. Don’t miss.” – The Irish Times ★★★★★
‘Brash, funny and divine’ – The Arts Review ★★★★★
‘A superb musical comedy’ – Chris McCormack ★★★★
Funding
Funded by the Arts Council/An Chomuhairle Ealaíon, Arts Council England, Roscommon County Council and Xnthony LTD.
Developed at MAKE with Cork Midsummer Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, Project Arts Centre, Theatre Forum and supported by NDT Broadgate.
Project Arts Centre is proudly supported by The Arts Council and Dublin City Council.
Disclaimer
Some partial nudity. Age advisory of 14+