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Rapids (2017)

As part of Dublin Theatre Festival, Talking Shop & Shaun Dunne Presents

10 - 14 October 2017

RAPIDS by Shaun Dunne , Dublin Theatre Festival, Theatre at Project Arts Centre, Dublin
Dublin Theatre Festival: Exploring instances of disclosure and the presence of stigma in the lives of men and women who are HIV+ in Ireland today, playfully and respectfully making the private public.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK 2019 DATES

Preview: Oct 10, 7.45pm €13/€14
Matinee: Oct 14, 2.45pm €16/€17
Exploring instances of disclosure and the presence of stigma in the lives of men and women who are HIV+ in Ireland today, Rapids is a new work from Talking Shop Ensemble that looks to playfully and respectfully make the private public.
In making this piece, the company have collaborated with several groups from the HIV+ community.
From young men in rural Ireland to migrant women seeking asylum, this form-flipping piece of documentary theatre will take you through the myriad of perspectives and experiences that compound what it means to live positive in this country.
Contains references to sex and sexual violence that some may find distressing, recommended for ages 17+

‘Emotionally affecting.’
[stars-4]
The Irish Times on ‘I’ve to Mind Her’

Join the Conversation:
#DTF17
#ProjectArts
Suitable for ages 17+

Duration: Approx. 70 mins. No interval.

Post-show: Oct 11, post-show. With members of the company.

Funded through an Arts Council Theatre Project Award.
Produced in association with Project Arts Centre.

Created with Aisling Byrne, Robbie Lawlor and Lisa Walsh
Cast includes: Charleigh Bailey, Shaun Dunne and Lisa Walsh
Set, Costume and Light Designer: Ciaran O’Melia
Sound Designer: Sinead Diskin
Film Designer: Kilian Waters
Dramturg: Gary Keegan

Exploring instances of disclosure and the presence of stigma in the lives of men and women who are HIV+ in Ireland today, Rapids is a new work from Talking Shop Ensemble that looks to playfully and respectfully make the private public.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK 2019 DATES

Preview: Oct 10, 7.45pm €13/€14
Matinee: Oct 14, 2.45pm €16/€17

In making this piece, the company have collaborated with several groups from the HIV+ community.
From young men in rural Ireland to migrant women seeking asylum, this form-flipping piece of documentary theatre will take you through the myriad of perspectives and experiences that compound what it means to live positive in this country.

Created with Aisling Byrne, Robbie Lawlor and Lisa Walsh
Cast includes: Charleigh Bailey, Shaun Dunne and Lisa Walsh
Set, Costume and Light Designer: Ciaran O’Melia
Sound Designer: Sinead Diskin
Film Designer: Kilian Waters
Dramturg: Gary Keegan

‘Emotionally affecting.’
[stars-4]
The Irish Times on ‘I’ve to Mind Her’

Funded through an Arts Council Theatre Project Award.
Produced in association with Project Arts Centre.

Join the Conversation:
#DTF17
#ProjectArts
Suitable for ages 17+

Duration: Approx. 70 mins. No interval.

Post-show: Oct 11, post-show. With members of the company.

Tickets

€16/20

Time

7.45 pm

Content Advice

Contains references to sex and sexual violence that some may find distressing

Age Guidance

Recommended for ages 17+

Genres

Theatre
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