CLEITE
She Waits. The Sun Sets. A sailor breathes his last.
A piece of mask theatre inspired by the Claddagh in the west of Ireland, Cleite tells the story of a Fisherwoman waiting for her husband to return from sea. Featuring live Sean Nós songs and based on superstitions of the old fishing communities of the West of Ireland, this piece was devised in Katie’s Cottage, Claddagh, a restored cottage and museum.
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Cleite Premiered at the Galway Theatre Festival May 2018. It sold out three runs including a reimagined version for young audiences at Baboró International Festival for Children where it also toured to Teach Uí Phiarsaigh, Rosmuc. Cleite was presented at Traidphicnic and Cairde arts festivals in summer 2019.
Our Team
Created by James Riordan.
Produced by Jill Murray.
Mask by Orla Clogher.
Costume by Cherie White.
Performed by Philippa Hambly.
Sean Nós sung live by Cáitlíln Ní Chualáin.
Stage Managed by Catherine Denning.
Supported by
Galway City Council, Creative Ireland and Baboró.