No Magic Pill
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No Magic Pill
No Magic Pill
By Christian O’Reilly
Presented by Magic Pill Productions
Running time: 80 mins | No interval
If you are a wheelchair user/disabled person or have any other additional needs, please call us on 043 3347888 to book.
Tue 12th @ 8pm
Wed 13th – Matinee @ 12pm (School groups please contact Box Office on 043 3347888)
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No Magic Pill is the heartfelt, hilarious and irreverent story of an activist and a celebration of love, friendship and the enduring pursuit of freedom.
From award-winning playwright and screenwriter Christian O’Reilly – Unspeakable Conversations, Sanctuary, The Good Father, Inside I’m Dancing – and directed by Raymond Keane, No Magic Pill was the winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2022 Irish Times Theatre Awards and wowed audiences and critics alike when it premiered that year.
Inspired by real-life activist and wheelchair-user, Martin Naughton, leader of the disability rights movement in Ireland (who passed away in 2016), this production breaks new ground in Irish theatre in its casting of disabled actors.
Martin is a man at war with the Government, with society, but, above all else, with himself – and at this crisis point in his life, which road will he choose? Will his fight for equality be derailed by dreams of lifelong love and distant shores?
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Praise for No Magic Pill…
★★★★ “physically striking … gutsy and engaging”
-The Irish Times“an evening of transformative theatre that compels as much as it entertains”
-Irish Independent
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What audiences are saying…
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Behind the scenes…
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Accessible Performances
No Magic Pill will be presented with additional accessibility considerations, including increased seating for wheelchair users and their companions.Irish Sign Language interpretation (see video below by interpreter Shelley Gibson) and Audio Description will be available for every performance
- A touch tour* will take place prior to the 12pm school matinee performance on Weds 13 November
- €10 ticket for disabled patrons + PA/Companion
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*The Touch Tour provides context about the show to allow blind and partially sighted members of the audience to familiarise themselves with the design of the space, costumes and props ahead of the show itself. It can also be of benefit for neurodivergent patrons and is open to those who are not in a position to attend the show itself.
No Magic Pill is funded by the Arts Council and is presented in association with Independent Living Movement Ireland, Irish Wheelchair Association and Disability Federation of Ireland. Magic Pill Productions would also like to acknowledge the support of Town Hall Theatre, The Civic, Glór, Backstage and The Glens Arts Centre.
Age 12+
Strong Language
Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
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CAST: Sorcha Curley, Eric Fitzgerald, Mark Fitzgerald, Patrick Kearns, Ferdia MacAonghusa & Julie Sharkey
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Backstage Theatre is now listed on Euan’s Guide – a review website specifically tailored to disabled patrons that aims to “remove the fear of the unknown” and inspire people of all abilities to try new places. You can find Backstage Theatre’s page on Euan’s Guide by clicking here.
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Don’t worry if you or any of your party are unable to attend a performance. If you contact our Box Office team on 043 3347888 no later than 4pm two days before the show*, you can exchange your tickets for another performance or ask for a credit voucher (which does not expire).
*Must be two working days. Box Office hours: Mon-Fri (10am to 5pm)
Please note: No refunds/exchanges can be offered on the day of a performance or after a show has taken place.
If we need to cancel or postpone a show, our team will be in touch to let you know and offer you a refund or exchange.
Accessibility
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