CoisCéim Dance Theatre SINGSONG, a celebration of coming together, at Project Arts Centre
SINGSONG, the new production from CoisCéim Dance Theatre, will have its world premiere at Project Arts Centre, Dublin, from 28 November to 5 December 2026. Directed and choreographed by Artistic Director David Bolger, it is the first of a three-part series of new works exploring connection, universality and fortitude.
Set in a community hall, the kind of ordinary room that hosts everything from bingo nights and public meetings to choir practice, SINGSONG explores vulnerability, belonging and the trust that grows when people make space for one another. Speaking ahead of the premiere, David Bolger said:
“The show unfolds as both performance and gathering, using the simplest tools available including, laughter, bodies, a shared room, a classic tune and a cup of tea. We are more connected than ever and also more isolated than ever. Getting people into a room to sing and dance together might sound old-fashioned, but right now I think it is one of the most radical things you can do.”
SINGSONG features exciting dance talent, with performances from Sibéal Davitt, Anderson de Souza, Alex O’Neill, Simone O’Toole, Anne Rowe and Mufutau Yusuf. The dancers are joined by ‘The Thursday Night Crew’, an ad hoc group of 20 or so singers invited to be part of the project.
“The singers have been with us weekly since early September at our Fairview studio,” explains Bolger. “We've been working with composer Denis Clohessy and vocal director Morgan Crowley to explore the ideas of togetherness and community. When a whole room hums or moves together, you feel it, and the connection between people becomes physical. No screen can give you that.”
The show brings together a number of CoisCéim Dance Theatre’s long-time collaborators, including award-winning lighting designer John Gunning, costume designer Arran Murphy and hair and make-up designer Val Sherlock.
Established in 1995, CoisCéim Dance Theatre has been a driving force in the development of contemporary dance in Ireland, receiving numerous awards for its work and touring both nationally and internationally.
SINGSONG runs at Project Arts Centre, Dublin, from 28 November to 5 December. All tickets are Pay What You Can, with a recommended price of €26 (€12 to €40). For tickets, see coisceim.com
CoisCéim Dance Theatre is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland.
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