Mother Of All The Behans

3Olympia, Tuesday 29th July - Saturday 2nd August

Join Imelda May for an evening of songs & stories celebrating the life of Brendan's Mammy. ‘Mother of All the Behans’ is the story of his ‘inspirational' mother Kathleen, a fascinating record of a remarkable life. Inspired by the songs and stories handed down through generations, this retelling is an entertaining journey through the social history of Dublin and the Behan family history.

Speaking ahead of her sold out run in 2024, Imelda May said: “I’m over the moon to get to reprise my role of Brendan Behans extraordinary mother Kathleen in Peter Sheridan’s incredible one woman play Mother Of All the Behans. I hold Kathleen’s story very close to my heart as I do all the women’s stories that have shaped the world but are too often unspoken about.

I’m very aware of the chance Peter has taken and has given me in casting me as Kathleen and I am indebted to him for trusting me to put the work in and do a good job of it. I’m a storyteller for sure but a one person play is no easy feat for even a well trained actor but months of dedication and hard work paid off and thanks to you all filling the theatre night after night and spreading the word when you left, we’ve been asked to do it again!! I couldn’t be more humbled or more grateful to you all!”


Date:
Tuesday 29th July - Saturday 2nd August
Time:
7.30pm (Matinee Thurs/Saturday @ 2.30pm)
Price:
From €21.50
Address:
3Olympia Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, Dame Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland

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