What about M.E.?
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What about M.E.? will be performed on 18 October 2026 at the O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance in Galway, showcasing four short plays about ME/CFS and Long-Covid. The event is free to attend.
A Culture Night performance of four-short plays written about and by people living with ME/CFS and Long-Covid followed by discussion.
We shouldn't be this sick, right? Across Ireland, thousands of people are living with a chronic, complex, multi-systemic disease that keeps one in four confined to their homes- often without answers or treatment.
‘What about M.E.?’ is a collection of four-short plays written about and by people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) & Long-Covid- exploring what it's like living on pause in a world obsessed with moving forward.
A Culture Night event presented by Aoife Delany Reade, Áine O'Hara, Cáit Dwyer & Jacinta Fay in partnership with Arts in Action, University of Galway. Supported by Galway City Council.
Duration:1hr 30 mins (Performance 1 hour, followed by 30 minute post-show discussion with members of the ME/CFS community).
Live-Stream Accessibility:This event will also be shared via a pre-recorded live-stream to ensure accessibility for those who cannot attend in person. To receive the pre-recorded livestream link, please email: aoifemdr@gmail.com. NOTE: you do not need to book a ticket via Eventbrite for live-streaming. Live-stream links will be emailed out on Thursday 17th September.
Accessibility:This event takes place in a wheelchair accessible theatre-venue, with a max. audience of 120. The performance is relaxed, & audience members are welcome to move as needed. The venue will have standard 'house lighting' upon audience arrival, & dim/low lighting throughout the performance. A very limited number of disabled parking spaces are available approx. 30m in front of the venue. Additional disabled parking spaces are available 300m from the venue at 'The Quadrangle'. We encourage attendees to wear masks, so as to make protect audience members who are immunocompromised.
Arts in Action is the flagship public arts, performance and creative engagement programme of the Institute for Creativity at the University of Galway.
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Frequently asked questions
What about M.E.? takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 19:00.
What about M.E.? is held at O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance in Galway (University Rd University Road, Galway, H91 T8WR).
Entry to What about M.E.? is free.
The forecast for What about M.E.? is Clear · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for What about M.E.? can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
What about M.E.? will be performed on 18 October 2026 at the O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance in Galway, showcasing four short plays about ME/CFS and Long-Covid. The event is free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
A Culture Night performance of four-short plays written about and by people living with ME/CFS and Long-Covid followed by discussion.
We shouldn't be this sick, right? Across Ireland, thousands of people are living with a chronic, complex, multi-systemic disease that keeps one in four confined to their homes- often without answers or treatment.
‘What about M.E.?’ is a collection of four-short plays written about and by people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) & Long-Covid- exploring what it's like living on pause in a world obsessed with moving forward.
A Culture Night event presented by Aoife Delany Reade, Áine O'Hara, Cáit Dwyer & Jacinta Fay in partnership with Arts in Action, University of Galway. Supported by Galway City Council.
Duration:1hr 30 mins (Performance 1 hour, followed by 30 minute post-show discussion with members of the ME/CFS community).
Live-Stream Accessibility:This event will also be shared via a pre-recorded live-stream to ensure accessibility for those who cannot attend in person. To receive the pre-recorded livestream link, please email: aoifemdr@gmail.com. NOTE: you do not need to book a ticket via Eventbrite for live-streaming. Live-stream links will be emailed out on Thursday 17th September.
Accessibility:This event takes place in a wheelchair accessible theatre-venue, with a max. audience of 120. The performance is relaxed, & audience members are welcome to move as needed. The venue will have standard 'house lighting' upon audience arrival, & dim/low lighting throughout the performance. A very limited number of disabled parking spaces are available approx. 30m in front of the venue. Additional disabled parking spaces are available 300m from the venue at 'The Quadrangle'. We encourage attendees to wear masks, so as to make protect audience members who are immunocompromised.
Arts in Action is the flagship public arts, performance and creative engagement programme of the Institute for Creativity at the University of Galway.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is What about M.E.??
What about M.E.? takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is What about M.E.? taking place?
What about M.E.? is held at O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance in Galway (University Rd University Road, Galway, H91 T8WR).
How much are tickets for What about M.E.??
Entry to What about M.E.? is free.
What will the weather be like at What about M.E.??
The forecast for What about M.E.? is Clear · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near What about M.E.??
Yes — hotels within walking distance of O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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