Details
1996. Northern Ireland’s on the brink. Politics is a boys’ club, and we’re done pretending otherwise.
This high voltage piece of gig theatre, based on real political transcripts and lived experience, smashes open the true story of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition.
Cuckoo Land throws audiences straight into the adrenaline of a movement built from kitchen tables, community halls, and pure stubborn hope. These weren’t career politicians. They were activists, mothers, social workers, academics; women who realised that if they didn’t fight their way into the process, nobody was ever going to open the door for them.
This is the story of what happens when women crash the party, refuse to behave, and drag a country toward a different future, one cigarette and late night strategy session at a time.
Cuckoo Land is loud, bright, and long overdue.
Age Guidance: 14+ (Strong language, Tobacco/Alcohol use, depictions of misogyny and references to Troubles-Related Violence. Please note content warnings and age rating to be updated during rehearsals.)
Cuckoo Land is Produced by Kabosh and The MAC. With thanks to our funders: Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council, The Department of Foreign affairs and trade Reconciliation fund, Belfast Stories, and The Unity Theatre Trust
How Our Prices Work
How Our Prices Work
The MAC is a charity dedicated to creativity, culture, and connection - every £1.50 we make goes directly into supporting our transformative arts and community programmes. Therefore a booking fee of £1.50 per ticket* will apply to all bookings made through our website and over the phone.
*There is no booking fee charge for bookings made in person, free events, school groups, community groups, personal assistant tickets and 16-25 member tickets.
Dates & Times
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| Sat 11 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | Preview Performance | £20.00 | Book Now | ||
| Sun 12 Apr 2026 | 2:30pm | Preview Performance | £20.00 | Book Now | ||
| Wed 15 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | Preview Performance | £20.00 | Book Now | ||
| Thu 16 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | Opening Night | Limited availability | £20.00 | Book Now | |
| Fri 17 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Sat 18 Apr 2026 | 2:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Sat 18 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Sun 19 Apr 2026 | 2:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Wed 22 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Thu 23 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Fri 24 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Sat 25 Apr 2026 | 2:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Sat 25 Apr 2026 | 7:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now | |||
| Sun 26 Apr 2026 | 2:30pm | £20.00 | Book Now |
Accessibility
Accessible Seats
Wheelchair Accessible Seats
We have 6 dedicated wheelchair seats in our Downstairs Theatre – two on the balcony and four on the ground floor (please see seats listed below). These seats are locked off sale on our website so that we can keep them available for wheelchair users. To book a wheelchair accessible seat please call our box office team at 028 9023 5053.
Wheelchair Accessible Seats:
Stalls
- Row A1-2 and A18-19 (accessible via ground floor)
- Row L1-2 and L18-19 (accessible via floor 1 via lift)
Balcony
- Row P22-23 and 20-21 (accessible via floor 2 via lift)
Seats with no steps
If you have any issues with steps, we have a number of seats available with no steps to access.
Rows with no steps:
- Row A in the Stalls (accessible via ground floor)
- Row L in the Stalls (accessible via floor 1 via lift)
- Row P in the Balcony (accessible via floor 2 via lift)
Hearing Loop
There is an induction loop in our Downstairs Theatre which is available during all performances. The loop amplifies the sound of the show via customer’s hearing aid or earphones alongside our infrared devices.
- Infrared necklace – compatible with hearing aids switched to channel T.
- Infrared headset – for customers with no hearing aid.
To book an infrared necklace/headset ahead of your visit, please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053.
Join our Access Register
The MAC has developed an Access Register which aims to help us do all possible to meet your needs when visiting us‚ whatever your needs may be. We welcome you to join our Access Register here.
Carer’s Ticket Policy
If you require a personal assistant or carer, you are entitled to a free carer’s ticket. Please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053 to book a free carer’s ticket.
More Information…
For more information on accessibility at the MAC please see our website here.
For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or call us on 028 9023 5053.
Team & Cast
Team
- Produced by Kabosh and The MAC
- Written by Vittoria Cafolla and Katie Richardson
- Directed by Paula McFetridge
- Set Design: Tracey Lindsay
- Costume Design: Enda Kenny
- Audiovisual design: Fergus Wachala-Kelly
- Lighting Design: Mary Tumelty
- Movement Direction: Paula O’Reilly
- Production Manager: Sinéad Owens
- Stage Manager: Caitlín Hunter
- Sound Engineer: Beth Tays
- Brand Design: Laura Craig
- Producers: Ronan McManus (Kabosh) & Julie Stewart (The MAC)
Cast

Maeve Byrne

Caroline Curran

Orla Gormley

Allison Harding

Orla Mullan

Cheylene Murphy

Christina Nelson

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