Crooked House Theatre Company Presents:

Is Mise Éire Eile: I am another Ireland

The true story of a community grappling with itself after the arrival of 100 international protection applicants.

Conceived and Directed by: Emily B Ditkovski
Written by: Yassine Barkaoui, Serena Giordanengo, and Members of Crooked House Theatre Company.

On a rainy evening in autumn 2023, the staff of The Gables, a small guesthouse in Newbridge, prepared to welcome 100 international protection applicants. As buses carrying men seeking asylum pulled into the new direct provision site, they were met by hundreds of Newbridge residents who had gathered in the rain to protest their arrival.

The protests lasted weeks and shocked the city with its own ability to hate.

Is Mise Éire Eile tells the story of a community grappling with itself following the protests and coming to terms with its new residents. With text from interviews with the applicants themselves, community members, and local leaders—and performed by Crooked House’s company of international performers—Is Mise Éire Eile shares the stories of these men and provides hope for building stronger communities.

The production runs for 80 minutes with no interval.

The performance will be followed by a panel discussion with company members, local community organisers, and elected officials to discuss practical tools for building more harmonious communities.

Tickets €20 plus €1.50 booking fee