“…a thrillingly contemporary response to Virgil’s epic…” – The Guardian ★★★★
Trojans by Philip Connaughton
Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company
26 March - 4 April 2026
Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company proudly revives Trojans, the ground-breaking dance work by acclaimed choreographer Philip Connaughton. Inspired by Virgil’s epic The Aeneid, this thrilling production combines powerful contemporary dance with an exhilarating electronic score by composer Oberman Knocks and visuals by Luca Truffarelli.
Revisiting themes that feel as urgent today as ever – war, migration, displacement, and identity – Trojans resonates deeply in a modern context. Connaughton’s bold reimagining offers audiences a fresh and emotionally charged perspective, challenging us to reflect on who we are, where we come from, and the forces that shape our shared humanity.
Trojans was originally produced by Company Philip Connaughton & Once Off Productions.
Production Credits
Created, directed and choreographed by Philip Connaughton
Lighting Design Begoña Garcia
Costume Design Emily Ní Bhroin
Sound Design/Composer Oberman Knocks
Video Design Luca Truffarelli
Associate Lighting Designer Sebastian Pizarro
Rehearsal Director Glòria Ros Abellana
Cast
Joanna Banks
Robyn Byrne
Jou-Hsin Chu
Clara Kerr
Sean Lammer
Tom O’Gorman
Hamza Pirimo
Rosie Stebbing
Meghan Stevens
Preview
Thurs 26 March, 7:30pm
Dates & Times
Fri 27 March, 7:30pm
Sat 28 March, 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Tues 31 March - Fri 3 April, 7:30pm
Sat 4 April, 2:30pm
Tickets
Preview €18
Performances €22/20
Space
Space Upstairs
Duration
65 minutes.
Warnings
There will be loud music and ear plugs will be available to those who need them.
There will also haze and some flickering light (not strobe lighting).
Genres
Dance
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