The Irish Countess (75mins) brings to life the extraordinary story of Countess Constance Markievicz. Born into Anglo-Irish privilege, she rejected her comfortable lifestyle and made a defining choice to stand alongside Ireland's revolutionary movement. From the Gaelic Revival through the Easter Rising and the battle for Irish independence, this play presents a reflection on her courage and conviction.
The theme of identity continues in Declan Duffy’s thoughtful and moving presentation: Call Yourself an Irishman (90mins), which follows. Using humour, reflection and song Declan explores what it means to be Irish through the lens of second- and third-generation voices. He'll consider the history of Irish migration to Britain — including the huge contribution of Irish people to Liverpool and Manchester — alongside the difficulties encountered by the people who made that journey. In doing so, he’ll share how all of this has influenced us, their descendants, in our consideration of who and what we are.
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