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We are a theatre company, based in the North-West of Ireland, bringing magic to the stage! πŸ‡ β€˜Get mad. Get Brave. Get Inspired.’ https://www.therabbitsriottheatrecompany.com/

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Traesa Nealon, Jonathon Heart and much more Arts North West Β· Episode

If you missed @treasanealon.bsky.social chatting about Homesick at the Dublin Fringe Festival on Ocean FM Ireland last night - you can listen back here!

Homesick will be in The Pearse Centre from the 6-12 September.

🎟️ 🎟️ 🎟️ >> www.fringefest.com/festival/wha...

#dublinfringe25

18.07.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m so excited to be part of the Dublin Fringe Festival this year with my play Homesick!!

We will be in The Pearse Centre from 6-12 September!

Grab your tickets here >> www.fringefest.com/festival/wha...

09.07.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re thrilled to announce that our show, Homesick, is part of Dublin Fringe Festival 2025! 😍🀩

We’ll be performing at The Pearse Centre, on 6th to the 12th of September.

Buy your tickets here >> www.fringefest.com/festival/wha...

#DublinFringe25

13.07.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of eight photographs of different artwork created today as part of a fundraiser.

A collage of eight photographs of different artwork created today as part of a fundraiser.

Some of the beautiful art work created at our fundraiser today! Thank you so much for everyone who came & supported!

We’re fundraising to bring a play to Dublin in September, & we’ll be announcing more details during the week!

you can donate here >> gofund.me/78380abc

05.07.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red and white text saying say yes to the basic income for the arts

Red and white text saying say yes to the basic income for the arts

The NCFA is undertaking a national outreach campaign that actively targets government officials, local representatives, and key stakeholders, calling on them to support continued funding and a more permanent commitment to BIA.

19.06.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support our New Play as we bring it to Dublin!, organised by Sonia Norris We are The Rabbits Riot Theatre Company (Treasa Nealon & Sonia Norris) and… Sonia Norris needs your support for Support our New Play as we bring it to Dublin!

We’re currently working to send one of our shows to Dublin this September. More will be revealed about this show in due course!

Any donation amount would be greatly appreciated & would really help us out.

βœ¨πŸ™πŸ»>> gofund.me/9df4ec37

01.06.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are some of the fundraisers we have happening in Manorhamilton as we take one of our new plays to Dublin in September!

Alternatively you can donate to our GoFundMe here >> gofund.me/0d844934

We really appreciate the support! πŸ™πŸ»

09.06.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a wonderful time producing the 24 Hour Play Extravaganza with a brilliant group of young people for CruinniΓΊ na nΓ“g yesterday!

Funded by Creative Ireland and Leitrim County Council.

08.06.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support our New Play as we bring it to Dublin!, organised by Sonia Norris We are The Rabbits Riot Theatre Company (Treasa Nealon & Sonia Norris) and… Sonia Norris needs your support for Support our New Play as we bring it to Dublin!

I’m so excited to be bringing one of my new plays to Dublin this September! We need help to bring it there, so please donate, share, follow @rabbitsriottc.bsky.social and myself for upcoming details.

every little helps! xoxo

05.06.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support our New Play as we bring it to Dublin!, organised by Sonia Norris We are The Rabbits Riot Theatre Company (Treasa Nealon & Sonia Norris) and… Sonia Norris needs your support for Support our New Play as we bring it to Dublin!

We’re currently working to send one of our shows to Dublin this September. More will be revealed about this show in due course!

Any donation amount would be greatly appreciated & would really help us out.

βœ¨πŸ™πŸ»>> gofund.me/9df4ec37

01.06.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paved By Poetry - Poetry Day (2025) β€” The Rabbit's Riot Theatre Company

Read the Paved By Poetry Booklet, which is a celebration of Manorhamilton, it’s community, it’s history and it’s beauty now!

Supported and funded by @poetryireland.bsky.social for Poetry Day.

www.therabbitsriottheatrecompany.com/past-work/pa...

06.05.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are just a handful of the poems created through the Paved By Poetry Workshops & online prompts.

They, with other pieces inspired by the town of Manorhamilton, will be read tomorrow night in @glensartscentre.bsky.social at 6pm.

This project is supported by @poetryireland.bsky.social

30.04.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bright Ideas: Paved by Poetry

Celebrate Poetry Day with powerful poetry performances facilitated by @rabbitsriottc.bsky.social at @glensartscentre.bsky.social.

⏰ 6pm-9pm | May 1st
πŸ“The Glens Arts Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
🎟️Book free tickets: glenscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

28.04.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is one of the poems created through our Paved By Poetry prompts!

Lurganboy Woods by Fiona Boyle celebrates the wildness and freedom of youth.

Celebrate Poetry Day with us this Thursday at 6pm in @glensartscentre.bsky.social!

Supported and funded by @poetryireland.bsky.social.

28.04.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re thrilled that Paved By Poetry received a Bright Ideas Bursady from @poetryireland.bsky.social!

Find out more about Paved By Poetry here >> www.therabbitsriottheatrecompany.com/present-work...

23.04.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A man sits on the ground and rest his arm on the chair. There are bits of rubbish surrounding him on the black floor and he’s smiling.

A man sits on the ground and rest his arm on the chair. There are bits of rubbish surrounding him on the black floor and he’s smiling.

The man standing with a script in one hand and the other hand in a fist. He has his head turned away looking at the side. His face is screwed up.

The man standing with a script in one hand and the other hand in a fist. He has his head turned away looking at the side. His face is screwed up.

A man stands looking out at the audience. He has a tie wrapped loose around his neck.

A man stands looking out at the audience. He has a tie wrapped loose around his neck.

A man is sitting on stage. He has a grey blanket wrapped around her shoulders. And he is speaking.

A man is sitting on stage. He has a grey blanket wrapped around her shoulders. And he is speaking.

Wow! We’re overwhelmed by the lovely audience reaction to our rehearsed reading of Homesick by @treasanealon.bsky.social

Kyle Gerald Conlon was fantastic in his performance of Jason & was wonderfully directed by Sonia Norris.

Funded by the Leitrim Arts Office & The Glens Arts Centre. ✨

31.01.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A man stands behind a chair on a black stage. He is looking to the left.

A man stands behind a chair on a black stage. He is looking to the left.

A man is sitting on a stage. He’s wearing jeans and a top.

A man is sitting on a stage. He’s wearing jeans and a top.

A man sits on the stage, holding a pen to his mouth.

A man sits on the stage, holding a pen to his mouth.

If you are in Manorhamilton this Thursday at 7pm, come to The Glens Arts Centre to see the rehearsed reading of @treasanealon.bsky.social new play β€˜Homesick’ performed by Kyle Gerald Conlon & directed by Sonia Norris!

You can book a ticket here >> www.eventbrite.ie/e/homesick-b...

29.01.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in The Glens Arts Centre on 30th of Jan for a rehearsed reading of @treasanealon.bsky.social new play 'Homesick' performed by Kyle Gerald Conlon & directed by Sonia Norris.

'Homesick' is a one-man show about how grief shapes us & how fear paralyses us.

🎫 www.eventbrite.ie/e/homesick-b...

18.01.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Spring Schedule for 2025.
Senior youth theatre workshop.
Homesick, a rehearsed reading. 
Clothes swap fundraiser. 
Youth theatre performance.

The Spring Schedule for 2025. Senior youth theatre workshop. Homesick, a rehearsed reading. Clothes swap fundraiser. Youth theatre performance.

We’re thrilled to present our Spring Schedule (so far!) for 2025! ✨πŸ₯³

You can find out more details on >> www.therabbitsriottheatrecompany.com

15.12.2024 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
difference.

Consider supporting the rabbits riot theatre company. Help us provide creative outlets in the community cover expenses and make work.

difference. Consider supporting the rabbits riot theatre company. Help us provide creative outlets in the community cover expenses and make work.

If you are feeling generous this Christmas season and would like to support the arts consider donating to us and helping us create work in our community and beyond.

✨ www.therabbitsriottheatrecompany.com/donate

11.12.2024 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was truly spectacular!

11.12.2024 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A silhouette of a man in an open doorway the bottom of his legs are sliced and jutted. The picture is in black-and-white.

A silhouette of a man in an open doorway the bottom of his legs are sliced and jutted. The picture is in black-and-white.

A one-man show about how grief shapes us & how fear paralyses us.

Written by @treasanealon.bsky.social, directed by Sonia Norris & performed by Kyle Gerald Conlon.

Find out more here>> www.therabbitsriottheatrecompany.com/present-work...

26.11.2024 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been steadily adding to this starter pack for Irish theatre/performance accounts for the last few days as more people have been migrating over to here. Drop a comment below if you'd like to be added!

go.bsky.app/fy3T4J

20.11.2024 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman in a blue scrub suit stands on a chair and elegantly pulls back a rubber band with her arms. One arm is outstretched and the other is raised in the air elbow jutting out and covering her face.

A woman in a blue scrub suit stands on a chair and elegantly pulls back a rubber band with her arms. One arm is outstretched and the other is raised in the air elbow jutting out and covering her face.

Three people, two women and one man, stand in a row and look off camera.

They are all wearing blue scrub suits.

Three people, two women and one man, stand in a row and look off camera. They are all wearing blue scrub suits.

A woman is talking to another woman. The first woman face is clearly seen while the other is in profile turned looking at the woman talking.

A woman is talking to another woman. The first woman face is clearly seen while the other is in profile turned looking at the woman talking.

A woman is wearing a white full face mask.

A woman is wearing a white full face mask.

#BraveNewWorld was a verbatim, multi-media & interactive production about revenge porn and trolling.
Directed by Sonia Norris. Script compiled and written by @treasanealon.bsky.social. It was readapted in 2019, workshopped and presented as rehearsed reading in The Glens Art Centre.

17.11.2024 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you or a young person you know based in North Leitrim are interested in joining, please contact Treasa at therabbitsriottheatrecompany@gmail.com

19.11.2024 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A poster promoting Senior Youth Theatre at the Glens Centre

A poster promoting Senior Youth Theatre at the Glens Centre

Manorhamilton Senior Youth Theatre starts their Spring Term on Mon the 13th Jan. Co-directed by performer & storyteller Jay Ryan & playwright & theatre-maker @treasanealon.bsky.social, these weekly workshops are fun-filled & relaxed sessions that experiment with improvisation, script and character.

19.11.2024 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was one of the fairies in 2017 and a woman I know literally stopped me & started to have a conversation with me as I was performing. πŸ˜‚βœ¨

17.11.2024 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

3400 was in reference to the number of women who traveled from Ireland to the UK in 2015.

796 is in reference to the number of babies who were buried with a grave in the Tuam Mother & Baby Home.

18.11.2024 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman sits on a chair looking out at the audience. She is wearing black jeans and a open blue shirt with a navy T-shirt under it. Another woman rests her head on the other woman’s leg and she is on the ground. The woman on the ground is wearing a red skirt and has a brown shirt wrapped around her. She’s looking down at the ground.

A woman sits on a chair looking out at the audience. She is wearing black jeans and a open blue shirt with a navy T-shirt under it. Another woman rests her head on the other woman’s leg and she is on the ground. The woman on the ground is wearing a red skirt and has a brown shirt wrapped around her. She’s looking down at the ground.

The woman in the red skirt looks off stage.

She is dancing. Beside her, the other woman has her arms displayed talking to the audience.

The woman in the red skirt looks off stage. She is dancing. Beside her, the other woman has her arms displayed talking to the audience.

The woman with the open blue shirt is sitting behind a table with a white floral tablecloth upon it. on the table are various cups and a bottle of Jameson. Her hands are classed on the table and she’s looking at the audience. To the right of her is a chair with a brown piece of fabric on it.

The woman with the open blue shirt is sitting behind a table with a white floral tablecloth upon it. on the table are various cups and a bottle of Jameson. Her hands are classed on the table and she’s looking at the audience. To the right of her is a chair with a brown piece of fabric on it.

The woman from the fourth sits behind the table she looks at the audience, her face slightly annoyed. Behind her, the other woman is clutching her hands and raising them up slightly.

The woman from the fourth sits behind the table she looks at the audience, her face slightly annoyed. Behind her, the other woman is clutching her hands and raising them up slightly.

In 2022, we revived the play with Local Live Funding. Starring Grace Collender as Nora and Lauren Farrell as Aisling. Photographs by Cat Bonner.

18.11.2024 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white photo. Two women are on their knees. The woman in the foreground is looking down at a red rose clasped in her hands. The rose is the only thing in colour in the photo. She is wearing a white apron and there is rosary beads wrapped around one of her hands.her a woman is embracing her her arms wrapped around her waist. This woman is also looking down at the Rose.

A black and white photo. Two women are on their knees. The woman in the foreground is looking down at a red rose clasped in her hands. The rose is the only thing in colour in the photo. She is wearing a white apron and there is rosary beads wrapped around one of her hands.her a woman is embracing her her arms wrapped around her waist. This woman is also looking down at the Rose.

The same two women in a coloured photo. One of the women is drinking from a wine glass the other is behind her one arm wrapped around her neck with the rosary beads around her hand and the other hand is poking her cheek. The woman from behind looks drunk.

The same two women in a coloured photo. One of the women is drinking from a wine glass the other is behind her one arm wrapped around her neck with the rosary beads around her hand and the other hand is poking her cheek. The woman from behind looks drunk.

Later on in 2017 it was adapted into 796/3400 which further explored the themes of mother and baby homes. It was performed at the Galway Fringe Festival with
@treasanealon.bsky.social as Aisling and Aisling Mannion as Nora. Photograph by Cat Bonner.

18.11.2024 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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