SoFFt Productions & Meath Arts Office present EXILE written by Deirdre Kinahan and directed by Jim Culleton in Kells and Dublin this Autumn!

EXILE is a unique collaborative production, merging theatre and music to explore the extraordinary life of Fenian, poet, convict, journalist and orator John Boyle O'Reilly from Dowth County Meath. This exciting new work is written by Deirdre Kinahan and features some of Ireland’s greatest musicians. Deirdre Kinahan is acclaimed for shining a light on somewhat forgotten or overlooked stories from history, giving us insight not only into what happened but the men and women themselves. In EXILE she joins with collaborators and musicians in exploring his radical soul, creating a moving elegy of spoken word, rhythm and rock.

The on stage cast and musicians include Steve Wickham, Wayne Sheehy, Mary Murray, Saramai Leech and Jess Kavanagh.

Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub, 19th -21st November 2026

The Substation, Dublin Port Company, 26th - 28th November 2026

Tickets on sale now at sofftproductions.com/exile (http://sofftproductions.com/exile). Group concession: Over 8 tickets at a rate of €15 per person.

Commissioned and developed by Meath County Council Arts Office with support from Creative Ireland, the Arts Council of Ireland, Dublin Port Company and Funded by the Culture Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. Produced by SoFFt Productions & Meath Arts Office.

Artwork by Dearbhla Kelly

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