Devious Theatre named artists in residence at the Watergate in Kilkenny

Kilkenny-based Devious Theatre Company are Watergate Artists in Residence for 2026 – 2028 and the collective are devising a brilliant body of work to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

The popular collective, who were founded in 2006, are renowned for their originality and innovation and the group are an award winning artist collective whose work spans theatre, film, radio, comedy and site specific performance.

“We don’t like labels. Thus, our artistic credo is chaotic by design and distinctly guerrilla. Over the last two decades we have created nearly 30 productions and have toured our work nationally and internationally.

“We build new work from the ground up, starting with the ensemble and the questions they want to tackle.

“This process reflects our belief that theatre should feel alive, relevant and accessible to audience members who might not normally choose the theatre for a night out.

“Our practice has allowed us to build original productions that challenge form, cross pollinate genres, and speak directly to audiences in a language they recognise.

“We perform different works in different spaces for different audiences using different methods. Plainly put, to deviate means to move away from an expected path, norm, or standard and encourage a deliberate divergence from convention.

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“It has shaped the DNA of the company, and it continues to lead us into the future. Our focus remains on building young audiences, empowering emergent artists, showcasing diverse voices and ensuring that Kilkenny remains a vibrant home for ambitious homegrown storytelling,” a spokesperson for the company said.

The core members of Devious Theatre are Ken McGuire, Kevin Mooney, Niamh Moroney and John Morton.

In early February Devious Theatre workshopped The Folklore Commission, a new play by Peter McGann and John Morton, directed by Sarah Baxter – the makers of The Hellfire Squad and The Roaring Banshees.

The play is set in October 1935 when a group of folklorists connected to the newly formed Folklore Commission converge on an abandoned dancehall on the Kilkenny/Tipperary border. Superstition, paranoia and madness overtakes them as they reckon with the faerie lore of the site.
Devious Theatre are producing and developing a new body of work for their residency.

For more see devioustheatre.com