Lasta 2026 offers fun cultural double bill at Longford theatre
Harpist and folk songwriter Molly Donnery will perform at St John's Church on October 3 at 8pm
AUDIENCES can enjoy two Lasta Festival performances in Longford for €25 as part of a special offer at Backstage Theatre this October.
All My Friends are in Australia, an immersive, interactive exploration of friendship, distance, and the challenges of staying or leaving Ireland as a young adult will be performed there on Saturday, October 3 at 6pm. Tickets cost €15.
With Irish emigration on the rise, many young people grapple with a dilemma: should you stay in the familiar or venture into the unknown? The internal conflict of choosing between the comfortable and new experiences weighs heavily on the minds of many. Ultimately, the play poses the question: what are the consequences of choosing either path?
This show is not only colourful and hilarious but also a response to the lack of opportunity for young people, resulting in emigration. It focuses on Trudy who’s stuck in Dublin. Her best friend’s down under. She’s not dead, she’s just on a working visa.
In addition, harpist and folk songwriter Molly Donnery will perform at St John's Church on October 3 at 8pm.
Tickets are €15 each or you can avail of the special offer and attend both shows for €25. Use promo code lastaspecial25 when booking.
Rooted in traditional Irish music, Molly’s poetic song writing explores longing, growth and self-discovery with an intimate, modern folk sound.
Following the release of her acclaimed debut EP, career highlights include The Late Late Show, TradFest 2025 and All Together Now 2025.
See backstage.ie for more information on Harp Media’s evening of film screenings and Lasta’s series of workshops on content creation, improvisation, and yoga.