síofra (2026)
Produced by
Presented by
Director: Kathleen Welch
Playwrights: Kathleen Welch
Composer: Kathleen Welch and Natalia Bushnik
Venue
Run
June 17th, 2026 – June 28th, 2026
Synopsis
siofra is Act II of the Dark Mother Trilogy by Natalia Bushnik and Kathleen Welch. síofra follows a newlywed couple in Belclare, Ireland, in the late 1800’s, and the tragedy that occurs when they build a home on a supposed ‘fairy mound’ underneath the famed Knockma Hill. Exploring the myth of Irish changelings, síofra features an extremely talented ensemble cast and original music by Welch. Join us at the foot of Knockma Hill, Ireland for a play that is both sinister and mysterious. (natbushnik0.wixsite.com/spindlecollective)
Cast
| Natalia Bushnik | Mary |
| Darius Rathe | Michael |
| Justin Otto | Thomas |
| Eric Woolfe | Dr. Ferris |
| Claire Haig-Halsall | Eimear |
| Susan Wesson | Nora |
| Jeanie Calleja | Niamh |
Creative Team
| Kathleen Welch | Director |
| Kathleen Welch | Playwright |
| Kathleen Welch | Composer |
| Natalia Bushnik | Playwright |
| Leah Wilton | Stage Manager |
| Brendan Kinnon | Lighting Designer |
Production
| Natalia Bushnik | Producer |
| Ciarán Connaire | Set Builder |
| Ciarán Connaire | Irish Language Consultant |
| Eric Woolfe | Prop Designer |
