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‘In Plain Sight’ is a site-specific, intimate performance taking place in Roscrea, tracing the memories that a building holds and the challenges when that history is controversial and contested.
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 homes at Roscrea, Castlepollard and Bessborough.
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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.
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Directed by Veronica Coburn, with sound and original music by Denis Clohessy and lighting by Bill Woodland, 'In Plain Sight' is a unique theatre event that is part town hall talks and part documentary theatre.
It shines a light on community and nation, questioning who we are and how we can move forward while still grappling within the shadows of Church and State.
Patrons Note: this event takes place at the Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Roscrea, E53 KO63
Performance Times Dates:
Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30pm
Thursday, July 10 at 3pm & 7:30pm
Friday, July 11 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 3pm & 7:30pm
Tickets for the events cost €18.
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