A fast paced journey to present day Ireland, REEL LUCK captures the pace of transformation in Irish culture over recent decades. From the land of de Valera’s vision and moving statues to Eurovision and peace in the North, it explores the changes in the role of women, moral values, symbols of fortune and the rural / urban divide.

Choreographer David Bolger
Composer Kenneth Edge
Lighting Designer Paul Keogan
Costume Designer Helen McCusker
Original Cast Muirne Bloomer, David Bolger, Ella Clarke, Aideen Gohery, Jim White, Kevin O’Connor (fiddle)
Subsequent Cast Members James Hosty, Laura Macken, Liz Roche

Past Performances

Premiere
6-7 June 1995 | Belltable Arts Centre | Limerick, Ireland
Other Performances
9-10 June 1995 | New Music, New Dance, Project Arts Centre | Dublin, Ireland
21-25 November 1995 | Project Arts Centre | Dublin, Ireland
6 December 1995 | Town Hall Theatre | Galway, Ireland
11 December 1995 | Firkin Crane | Cork, Ireland
2 March 1996 | Watergate Theatre | Kilkenny, Ireland
4-5 March 1996 | Belltable Arts Centre | Limerick, Ireland
6 March 1996 | Firkin Crane | Cork, Ireland
8-9 March 1996 | An Taibhdhearc | Galway, Ireland
15-17 March 1996 | Theatre Workshop | Edinburgh, UK
25 March 1996 | The Place Theatre | Spring Loaded Festival | London, UK

Reviews

“The second programme of Dance Fest ’95 was a triumph, ending with a performance of Reel Luck by CoisCéim Dance Theatre which entitles choreographer David Bolger to be considered a national treasure” The Irish Times

“The highlight of Dance Fest ’95” Arts Show, RTE Radio

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