THE ENCHANTED ISLAND

New theatrical experience that explores loss of familiar surroundings due to climate change in a playful, immersive manner.

The Enchanted Island, an immersive theatrical experience created by Aran Islands based theatre-maker Jenni Nikinmaa, premiered in Birr in 2023. The play, performed by actors katy Mullins and Jenni Nikinmaa and
featuring the voices of Mikel Murfi and Tonya Lenhart is a walk-through adventure that takes us on the legendary vanishing island, Hy-Brasil. The show is set outdoors, where the magical island appears like it used to when humans still believed in magic. Hy-Brasil used to travel around the west coast of Ireland, seen from Cork to Rathlin but rarely reached. This time, the island is seeking us out because its inhabitants are worried about climate change and rising oceans.

Cast

Jenni Nikinmaa  is a playwright, dramaturg & poet, performer and theatre-maker. Shortlisted for Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize 2020. Remote Control Residency 2021, Gap Day 2021. Theatre57 TEST-residency 2022. Remote Control Residency 2022. MAKE 2022 residency. FUEL development program 2023. Artist at Work Dublin Fringe 2023 at Interface Inagh. Pavilion Theatre Studio residency 2023.

Dates & Venues

Wed July 24th 2024 – 3:00 pm
Bank House Whiddy Island*
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Thu July 25th 2024 – 2:00 pm
Timoleague Community Hall
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Thu July 25th 2024 – 4:00 pm
Timoleague Community Hall
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Fri July 26th 2024 – 2:00 pm
Sherkin Island Community Hall*
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Fri July 26th 2024 – 4:00 pm
Sherkin Island Community Hall*
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