In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
Presented by
Once Off Production and
NB Theatre
In Plain Sight is an off-site performance taking place at Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard (N91 KWP4) and supported by Backstage Theatre.
- Friday 13th November @ 8pm
- Saturday 14th November @ 2pm
The show explores the legacy of the construction of Mother and Baby homes on the inhabitants, wider communities and the buildings themselves.
In a delicate and compassionate exploration, through story, song and architecture, performer/activist Noelle Brown and singer/architect Camille O’Sullivan question the links between inconvenient history and place through the church run and state approved Mother and Baby homes at Sean Ross Abbey, Castlepollard and Bessborough.
During the performance, Noelle and Camille will discuss the design and history of these institutions and highlight the environments experienced by the women and children. The narrative incorporates reflections on original architecture, modern excerpts from government policy, and 100-year-old correspondence from the religious orders who ran these buildings for over 70 years.
Throughout these curated scenes, the show will weave original songs performed by Camille alongside re-enactments of Noelle’s campaigning for Justice. All of these narrative elements combine to tell a powerful story about the history of religious led incarceration and the power of storytelling to heal deep wounds.
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