Provocation, pizzazz and the power of a dancefloor.

The show that fills your heart and blows your mind.

RIOT is a night of wild theatre, sizzling circus, comedic acrobatics, heart-breaking monologues, Tayto crisps, Roscommon GAA, and an iconic surprise nightly guest. It shouldn’t all go together. But oh, how it does. Infusing theatre, variety and the energy of the dance floor, it’s your big night out, with a delicious twist.

Both party and politic, this is a love letter of hope to the future and a clarion call on the state of the world.

Contains: a glittering performance from Panti Bliss, spoken word by Emmet Kirwan, frocks by James McGlynn Seaver, set design by internationally renowned artist Niall Sweeney.

Join THISISPOPBABY for the UK Premiere after 10 years of international success. It brings a perspective that’s more poignant now than ever before. Experienced in-the-round, it’ll fill your heart, make your cheeks ache and send you off into the night inspired, replenished and ready for revolution.

High heels optional. High spirits guaranteed.

★★★★★ “An unadulterated celebration of skill, passion and possibility” The Reviews Hub
★★★★★ “A love poem of hope from the heart to the future” The Arts Review
★★★★★ “Beg, borrow or steal a ticket” entertainment.ie

 

 

Starring Panti Bliss, Emmet Kirwan, Lords of Strut and The Sirens. Plus a surprise special guest each night.

Produced by THISISPOPBABY. Ground-breaking original work that blends theatre, spoken word, clubbing and activism.

Created and directed by Jennifer Jennings and Phillip McMahon. Award-winning co-directors of THISISPOPBABY.

Choreographed by Suzanne Cleary and Peter Harding. Irish Dance experts and performance duo Up & Over It.

Costume by James McGlynn Seaver. Innovative Irish costume designer. Also known as ‘Head of Frocks’.

Set design by Niall Sweeney. Set and graphic designer whose style is influenced by the 1990s Dublin club scene.

 


* All orders will be subject to a fee of £2.00. Please see T&Cs for more details.