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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Aug 11

"Octopus Children is... a poetic landscape, but it's a coming-of-age story, and it's a love letter to the Black, Irish and queer communities."
FELISPEAKS was on @rteradio1.bsky.social Out and Proud last Saturday – read/listen back here!

Coming soon to Dublin Fringe:
www.rte.ie/lifestyle/li...

A love letter to the Black, Irish and queer communities

On this week's Out & Proud, poet, performer and playwright Felicia Olusanya aka Felispeaks sits down with Trevor Keegan.

www.rte.ie

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Aug 11

"Octopus Children is... a poetic landscape, but it's a coming-of-age story, and it's a love letter to the Black, Irish and queer communities."
FELISPEAKS was on @rteradio1.bsky.social Out and Proud last Saturday – read/listen back here!

Coming soon to Dublin Fringe:
www.rte.ie/lifestyle/li...

A love letter to the Black, Irish and queer communities

On this week's Out & Proud, poet, performer and playwright Felicia Olusanya aka Felispeaks sits down with Trevor Keegan.

www.rte.ie

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jul 28

A gorgeous feature interview with FELISPEAKS, covering all things Octopus Children, coming to Project Arts Centre as part of Dublin Fringe Festival this September. Tickets selling fast!

www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...

FeliSpeaks: Life as a ‘black, Irish, queer culchie’

Felicia Olusanya, aka FeliSpeaks, has created a show with thisispopbaby for the Dublin Fringe, exploring what it is like to grow up as a ‘queer black Irish midlands culchie’

www.irishtimes.com

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · Jul 19

What a shot of sheer joy Riot is. Part comedy, aerial show, political pulpit, circus… and a mankini. Full of heart, energy and craft. Ends tomorrow - well done @pantibliss.bsky.social @thisispopbaby.bsky.social @emmetkirwan.bsky.social Lords of Strut, Omar Cortes Gonzalez, The Sirens, Up & Over It.

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Sylvia Leatham @sylvialeatham.bsky.social · Jul 19

Saw ‘Riot’ last night at Vicar Street. Wildly entertaining, a circus for grownups! Specifically Irish too. Highly irreverent, hugely relevant to our times. @pantibliss.bsky.social & @emmetkirwan.bsky.social on top form. Plus AMAZING sean nós dancers!

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Performers from Riot on stage, standing in a circle.

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Conor Horgan @conorhorgan.bsky.social · Jul 19

Some of my images for the incredible show RIOT, made in collaboration with Niall Sweeney for @thisispopbaby.bsky.social. Extra tickets have just been released for the last two shows in Vicar Street, tonight and tomorrow - grab them if you can!

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Javier Torres @jtorferna.bsky.social · Jul 19

Tonight I’ve been to #RIOTtheSHOW at Vicar Street by @thisispopbaby.bsky.social with an amazing team and @pantibliss.bsky.social behind it. Created & directed by Jennifer Jennings and @phillymcmahon.bsky.social. It was a blast, a must! If there’re any tickets left for tomorrow, don’t think twice 🪩

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · Jul 21

Riot last night was fantastic.
Imagine pool noodle Jesus doing Cirque du Soleil to an 80’s soundtrack interrupted occasionally by a tracksuit top buzzed up Poet,
@emmetkirwan.bsky.social and all led brilliantly by incoming Irish president @pantibliss.bsky.social

@thisispopbaby.bsky.social

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jul 9

Announcing: OCTOPUS CHILDREN by FELISPEAKS atDublin Fringe Festival💥

Written by FELISPEAKS, Octopus Children follows Young Felicia coming of age as a queer, ‘Black Irish midlands culchie’ grappling with their identity, led by a wise guide: The Octopus.

Book now: www.fringefest.com/fest.../what...

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our @pantibliss.bsky.social in the Indo at the weekend!
Just two weeks til RIOT is back at Vicar St and tickets are getting scarce.

m.independent.ie/style/celebr...

Panti Bliss: ‘I don’t care if companies pull out of Pride parades. I am more concerned for the queer people who work in those companies’

Rory O’Neill, also known as Panti Bliss, is a drag queen and LGBTQ+ activist from Ballinrobe, Co Mayo. He owns Pantibar in Dublin city centre, and has been vocal about the conversation around HIV sin...

m.independent.ie

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jun 24

Word's Out: Tickets are flying for RIOT at Vicar St, and our final best-priced tickets (€34.95 + fees –€41 on Ticketmaster) are about to sell out across all shows.

Premiere (49.95 +bf) & Ringside (59.95 + bf) are also selling fast💫

Grab yours before they're gone
www.ticketmaster.ie/riot-tickets...

THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jun 12

We've updated our list of funding & development opportunities for artists!

Feat. @axisballymun.bsky.social
@createireland.bsky.social Culture Ireland, Safe to Create, NASC touring network + more

If you know of an opp. we should include, ping us & we'll add it!
www.thisispopbaby.com/news/funding...

Funding & Development Opportunities for Theatre Artists — THISISPOPBABY

We know how tricky it can be to keep up with the ever-shifting world of funding and creative support—so we’ve done a bit of digital foraging on your behalf. Like good magpies, we’ve gathered links, tw...

www.thisispopbaby.com

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · May 22

We're thrilled to announce that Clinch Wealth Management is proudly hosting #RIOTtheSHOW this July 💖

Clinch is a great supporter of the arts & Dublin's cultural life – we can't wait to work with the team on the return of our big, entertaining night out www.thisispopbaby.com/show-listing...

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Apr 24

Go raibh míle maith agaibh as teacht!💫

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The Reviews Hub @thereviewshub.bsky.social · Apr 19

#CIRCUS #REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WAKE Factory International - Aviva Studios @thisispopbaby.bsky.social www.thereviewshub.com/wake-aviva-s... "celebrates not only the joy of life but its chaotic, anarchic nature… a reflection not so much of the sombre circle of life, more the giddy circus of life" #Manchester

WAKE - Aviva Studios, Manchester - The Reviews Hub

Creators and directors: Jennifer Jennings and Phillip McMahon with text from Carys D Coburn Choreographer: Philip Connaughton A wake is a ritual social gathering, held before a funeral, at which famil...

www.thereviewshub.com

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Amanda Dunlop @liveartalive.bsky.social · Apr 19

liveartalive.com/2025/04/19/w...
Can't think of a better way to celebrate the dead than at #WAKE @thisispopbaby.bsky.social Currently at Factory International

WAKE

WAKE ia an adrenalin filled celebration by Dublin based company ThisIsPopBaby. A wild trip to a cèilidh that must surely be fuelled on mind bending Irish moonshine.

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · Apr 3

Fantastic review of @thisispopbaby.bsky.social’s Wake on the West End

Wake review – Irish dance takes a raucous, pole-dancing rollercoaster ride

Gleefully exploding traditional funeral rites, Thisispopbaby deploy styles from stepdance to pole dance to upend expectations of Irish culture

www.theguardian.com

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jan 17

📢WAKE goes to Manchester!🌟
We are delighted to announce that our smash hit show WAKE will show at Manchester's incredible Aviva Studios, the home of Factory International, from 17-21 April 2025.

Generously supported by Culture Ireland

Tickets on sale now: waketheshow.com

WAKE

waketheshow.com

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Jen Keane @zenbuffy.bsky.social · Dec 4

If you've missed this in the past, this is your chance. You won't regret it.

THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Dec 3

📢NEWS: The show that stole the hearts and blew the minds of a nation is back!

Our all-star RIOT squad is reforming for four glittering nights on 17-20 July in Vicar Street ⚡️❤️‍🔥

Pre-Sale for all subscribers from 8.30am this Friday 6 Dec: mailchi.mp/17a6c27163f6...

#RIOTtheShow

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Mark Galione 🇪🇺🇮🇪 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @markg66.bsky.social · Dec 9

Can’t believe we’re going to get the chance to do it again

THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Dec 6

On sale now: RIOT.
The show that stole the hearts and blew the minds of a nation returns to Vicar Street in July 2025.

Four nights only – book now: thisispopbaby.com/book-now/

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Dec 6

On sale now: RIOT.
The show that stole the hearts and blew the minds of a nation returns to Vicar Street in July 2025.

Four nights only – book now: thisispopbaby.com/book-now/

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Dec 6

⚡️RIOT 2025 is on sale NOW.⚡️
Four nights only at Vicar Street - 17-20 July.

Don't miss the legend that is RIOT – book now:
thisispopbaby.com/book-now/

THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Dec 6

See you there!✨

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Dec 3

📢NEWS: The show that stole the hearts and blew the minds of a nation is back!

Our all-star RIOT squad is reforming for four glittering nights on 17-20 July in Vicar Street ⚡️❤️‍🔥

Pre-Sale for all subscribers from 8.30am this Friday 6 Dec: mailchi.mp/17a6c27163f6...

#RIOTtheShow

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Dec 2

We meet at the barricades once again. Dispatch coming soon.