Sétanta - A play that bridges the language divide
Produced by Connemara-based Fibín theatre company, the play, Sétanta, is an avant-garde depiction of an old saga in Irish mythology, telling the story of how the title character and his ill-fated friend, Ferdia, become sworn enemies under the reign of the powerful Queen Medb. One of the directors of the play and founder of Fibín, Darach Ó Tuairisg, says Sétanta is also suitable for non-Irish speakers.
“The ethos of the company is to make the Irish language accessible to all. To achieve that, we use masks, puppets, video art and music in our productions. It’s really about pushing the Irish language and creating a piece of art that just happens to be as Gailege.”
