Lacrima
Lace, sweat, and tears.
Behind the glamour and prestige of high fashion, invisible hands craft a luxurious wedding dress for an audience of billions.
The Princess of England is to be married – across the globe, designers and artisans race against time to create her wedding gown under a shroud of secrecy. In Paris, a prestigious fashion house conceives the gown; in Normandy, lacemakers of Alençon devote their craft to its delicate flourishes; in Mumbai, embroiderers pour artistry into shimmering motifs. Through intertwining stories, Lacrima reveals the hidden human cost stitched into every seam.
Director and playwright Caroline Guiela Nguyen – one of Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary theatre-makers – combines meticulous research, theatric intimacy, and cinematic scale in this ambitious production. Split-screen staging, shifting sets and close-up video capture conjure the feel of a live film, drawing audiences deep into the urgency and emotional stakes of the story.
Performed in French, Tamil, English and sign language, with surtitles, Lacrima weaves themes of globalisation, labour, and beauty into a gripping and deeply human narrative.
This is a rare chance to experience a global theatre event. Over three absorbing hours, Lacrima reveals the invisible threads connecting us all – and offers you a seat inside a landmark of contemporary theatre.
The Bogong’s Song
This is what it sounds like … when moths fly.
As night descends, millions of moths take flight – and our tale begins. Country reveals its secrets in this generous, spellbinding story for young audiences.
Darkness gently envelops our world. The Bogong moth begins its journey as Nan tucks in her grandkids, promising to tell them a story. Through moonlit-shimmering wings, we’re invited into a world rich with secrets. The past lights up, revealing hidden connections and ancient tales, and showing us that we’re all connected – from towering trees to itsy-bitsy insects.
A brand new work from Yolande Brown and Chenoa Deemal, The Bogong’s Song is a mesmerising mix of spoken-word, shadow puppetry, dance, and song. Created especially for primary-aged children, its big, captivating themes of Country and place will enchant and expand growing minds of all ages – and invite us to think about how we’re connected to the natural world.
If you’re 7-12 years old – or know someone who is – you’re invited to come along and experience a magical 45 minutes. There’s no interval, so be sure to flutter by the bathroom beforehand.
Wake
Death has never felt this alive.
Euphoric. Anthemic. Ecstatic. WAKE is cabaret at full tilt – an Irish wake reimagined as a glittering, heart-thumping celebration of life.
In Ireland, a wake is no ordinary farewell. It’s a ritual of release – music, stories and laughter spilling through the night, a community gathering to honour endings and embrace new beginnings.
WAKE takes that spirit – and transforms it into contemporary spectacular. Expect a kaleidoscopic cabaret featuring world-class Irish talent – from pole dancers and breakdancers to tap and aerial artists, from drag royalty and slam poets to live musicians and circus daredevils. It’s tradition spun sideways, a riot of artistry and energy that juxtaposes the ancient and the now.
Created by Dublin trailblazers THISISPOPBABY (RIOT, Sydney Festival 2018), WAKE is loud, proud, and unapologetically alive. It has wowed audiences across the globe, praised as “a raucous, pole-dancing rollercoaster” (The Guardian) and “Riverdance for club queens” (The Irish Times).
WAKE is both spectacle and communion – a cabaret of life, loss and wild joy, showcasing the very best of contemporary Irish culture. Step inside, and live.