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Green Shoot Productions is delighted to announce the production of an exciting new play, What Did You Do For Ireland, Da? by Bronagh Diamond
The play tells the story of one family from the New Lodge Road and their 17 year-old son, Jamie as he struggles to make sense of his sexuality and the world around him.
Is his grandfather’s republican past something he should be proud of? Can he understand his grandmother’s behaviour as she suffers from agoraphobia? Can Jamie conceive of going to the newly-built University Of Ulster – 500 yards from his front door?When Jamie ‘joins up’ to try and emulate his grandfather’s republican reputation the story takes an unexpected turn, forcing the family to recognise that their enemy isn’t ‘themens’ on the other side of the Peace Wall or the Security Forces, but a new burgeoning enemy within.
What Did You Do For Ireland, Da? is a powerful story, laced with great humour. It has its finger on the pulse of what it’s like to grow up working class in the Belfast of 2025. Can Jamie escape the remnants of past conflicts or can he take his own path, embrace his sexuality and emerge into a brighter future?
NOTE: Commissioned by Green Shoot as part of its 2-year Community Theatre Residency in the New Lodge area of North Belfast, the play is based on workshops and discussions with young people and residents groups in the area
Age Guidance: 16+ (strong language)
How Our Prices Work
How Our Prices Work
The MAC is a charity dedicated to creativity, culture, and connection - every £1 we make goes directly into supporting our transformative arts and community programmes. Therefore a booking fee of £1 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, children’s tickets and 16=24 member tickets.
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Team & Cast
Team
- Writer: Brónagh Diamond
- Director: Michelle Wiggins
- Lighting Design: James McFetridge
- Sound Design: Mal McGinley
Cast
- Caroline Curran
- Kealan McAllister
Accessibility
Accessible Seats
The Upstairs Theatre has unreserved seating, this means that seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If, however, you have any access needs, we can reserve specific seats for you. To do so, please call our box office team on 028 9023 5053.
Wheelchair Accessible Seats/ Seats with no steps
The first row in the theatre has no steps to access. The theatre is accessible on floor 1 via lift.
Hearing Loop
There is an induction loop in our Upstairs 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.
