Wednesday, March 11 | Thursday, March 12 | Friday, March 13 | All shows at 7 p.m.
Topper Theater of the John and Joan Mullen Center for Performing Arts
Bellow tells the extraordinary real-life story of one of Ireland’s foremost accordionists, Danny O’Mahony, a man who had dedicated his life to the preservation of traditional Irish music.
Now, after 40 years of breathing life into centuries-old tunes, Danny is finally taking a moment to stop and consider what this lifelong dedication has cost him. From the vibrant dance halls of his youth to the quiet solitude of late-night practice, Bellow weaves together past and present as Danny revisits pivotal moments in his life, his first taste of music as a child, the mentors who shaped him, and the unrelenting pursuit of mastery that left little room for little else.
Alongside Danny’s sublime live accordion playing, Bellow features an original electronic composition by Valgier Siggurdson and contemporary dance. The result is an arresting theatre performance exploring the artist’s need to express their true self.
Created and directored by: Brokentalkers | Written by: Feidlim Cannon, Gary Keegan and Danny O’Mahony | Performed by: Danny O’Mahony, Gary Keegan and Emily Kilkenny Roddy
About Brokentalkers
A multi-award-winning Dublin-based theatre company, led by co-artistic directors Feidlim Cannon and Gary Keegan with creative producer Rachel Bergin. For over two decades, Brokentalkers have been making formally ambitious work that defies categorization and have built a reputation internationally as one of Ireland’s most innovative and original theatre companies.
