Longford's Backstage Theatre to support poignant off-site performance
In Plain Sight is supported by Backstage Theatre and will examine the lasting impact of Mother and Baby homes
A POWERFUL performance exploring the legacy of Ireland’s Mother and Baby homes, is set to take to the stage in Castlepollard this month, with support from Longford’s Backstage Theatre. Through story, song and architecture, In Plain Sight will examine the lasting impact of these institutions on women, children and communities, bringing to light a painful chapter of Ireland’s history.
This is an off-site performance taking place at Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard (N91 KWP4) and supported by Backstage Theatre.
In a delicate and compassionate exploration, through story, song and architecture, performer/activist Noelle Brown and singer/architect Camille O’Sullivan question the links between inconvenient history and place through the church run and state approved Mother and Baby Institutions at Sean Ross Abbey, Castlepollard and Bessborough.
During the performance, Noelle and Camille will discuss the design and history of these institutions and highlight the environments experienced by the women and children. The narrative incorporates reflections on original architecture, modern excerpts from government policy, and 100-year-old correspondence from the religious orders who ran these buildings for over 70 years.
Throughout these curated scenes, the show will weave original songs performed by Camille alongside re-enactments of Noelle’s campaigning for Justice.
All of these narrative elements combine to tell a powerful story about the history of religious led incarceration and the power of storytelling to heal deep wounds.
Tickets for In Plain Sight at Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard on Friday, November 13 at 8pm and Saturday, November 14 at 2pm are available on 0433347888 or at backstage.ie