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This Solution

World Premiere

11-15 October, 2023

Based on a true story, This Solution is a new documentary-theatre hybrid from Shaun Dunne that fuses revelatory testimony with new writing, dance, and original music.

A porn set. 

A private dance class. 

A perpetual agreement. 

Cash in hand. 

Based on a true story, This Solution is a new documentary-theatre hybrid from Shaun Dunne that fuses revelatory testimony with new writing, dance, and original music. Inspired by a young Irish man’s experience of the gay porn industry, this genre-bending new work looks at consent and contracts, regret and rebirth, uniting a compelling team of contemporary artists. This project marks Dunne's return to Dublin Theatre Festival following the cinematic release of "How to tell a Secret" (IFTA nominated, adapted from Rapids, DTF, 2018).

World Premiere.

[How to tell a Secret is] one of the smartest most ingeniously crafted Irish films in years – Irish Examiner

Contains strong language, loud noises, mature themes, sexual themes, strobe lighting, use of haze.

Commissioned by Project Arts Centre, with support from Mermaid Arts Centre, Dublin Theatre Festival, field:arts. — Funded by the Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon Project Arts Centre is proudly supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council.

Directed by Claire O’Reilly & Shaun Dunne Choreographer & Performer Jessie Thompson Assistant Director Giulia Grillo Creative Producer Killian Coyle Set & Costume Design Ellen Kirk Lighting Designer John Gunning Music & Sound Design Robbie Kitt Film Design, Photography & Videography Luca Truffarelli Production Manager Eoin Hannaway Stage Manager Rachel Ellen Bollard ASM Aimee Crilly Chief LX & Op Emily O’Riordan Sound Engineer Charlie Moloney Graphic Design Sarah Moloney PR Niamh Mongey Cast Adam John Richardson, Jessie Thompson, Adam O’Reilly, Michael McEvoy, Anderson de Souza

Irish Sign Language interpreted performance: 13 Oct / 7.30 pm. Audio described performance and Captioned performance: 15 Oct / 6.30 pm

Contains strong language, loud noises, mature themes, sexual themes, strobe lighting, use of haze. If you require assistance for your visit, please do not hesitate to contact us at access@projectartscentre.ie or call 01 8819 613. You can find the latest information about Project’s accessibility here.

A porn set.

A private dance class.

A perpetual agreement.

Cash in hand.

Based on a true story, This Solution is a new documentary-theatre hybrid from Shaun Dunne that fuses revelatory testimony with new writing, dance, and original music. Inspired by a young Irish man’s experience of the gay porn industry, this genre-bending new work looks at consent and contracts, regret and rebirth, uniting a compelling team of contemporary artists. This project marks Dunne’s return to Dublin Theatre Festival following the cinematic release of “How to tell a Secret” (IFTA nominated, adapted from Rapids, DTF, 2018).

Talking Theatre – 14 Oct: Post-Show with Claire O’Reilly, Shaun Dunne, and members of the company.

Irish Sign Language interpreted performance: 13 Oct / 7.30 pm.

Audio described performance and Captioned performance: 15 Oct / 6.30 pm.

This show is part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2023 – View the full Project lineup here!

DTF strives to be widely accessible and is proud to once again offer 10% off tickets for selected festival productions at 10 euro for under 30s, unwaged and freelance artists and arts workers. Register here.

ACCESSIBILITY

Irish Sign Language interpreted performance: 13 Oct / 7.30 pm. Audio described performance and Captioned performance: 15 Oct / 6.30 pm

Contains strong language, loud noises, mature themes, sexual themes, strobe lighting, use of haze.

If you require assistance for your visit, please do not hesitate to contact us at access@projectartscentre.ie or call 01 8819 613. You can find the latest information about Project’s accessibility here.

CREDITS

Directed by Claire O’Reilly & Shaun Dunne

Choreographer & Performer Jessie Thompson

Assistant Director Giulia Grillo

Creative Producer Killian Coyle

Set & Costume Design Ellen Kirk

Lighting Designer John Gunning

Music & Sound Design Robbie Kitt

Film Design, Photography & Videography Luca Truffarelli

Production Manager Eoin Hannaway

Stage Manager Rachel Ellen Bollard

ASM Aimee Crilly

Chief LX & Op Emily O’Riordan

Sound Engineer Charlie Moloney

Graphic Design Sarah Moloney

PR Niamh Mongey

Cast Adam John Richardson, Jessie Thompson, Adam O’Reilly, Michael McEvoy, Anderson de Souza

PRESS

[How to tell a Secret is] one of the smartest most ingeniously crafted Irish films in years – Irish Examiner

FUNDING

Commissioned by Project Arts Centre, with support from Mermaid Arts Centre, Dublin Theatre Festival, field:arts.
—
Funded by the Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Project Arts Centre is proudly supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council.

DISCLAIMER

Contains strong language, loud noises, mature themes, sexual themes, strobe lighting, use of haze.

Tickets

€20 - €31.50

(Full price ticket includes €1.50 booking fee)

Times

11-13 Oct, 7.30pm

14 Oct, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

15 Oct, 6.30pm

Location

Space Upstairs

Accessibility Information

Irish Sign Language interpreted performance: 13 Oct, 7.30pm.

Audio described performance & captioned performance: 15 Oct, 6.30pm.

Contains loud noises, strobe lighting and use of haze.

Content Warning

Contains strong language, mature themes and sexual themes.

Genres

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