Hacklers Theatre Company

Hacklers Theatre Company Cavan based Theatre Group that likes to challenge the audience, Aristophones, Beckett, Mamet, Banville, Mike Leigh, Dermot Healy and more.

Director Damien O'Brien. Dermot Healy lived in Cavan in the 1970's and early 1980's, It was there he founded the Hacklers with Ray O'Connor and made history by winning the All Ireland Drama Festival with their first production of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting For Godot". Demot directed numerous productions before moving to London. Damien O'Brien is a an original member of the Hacklers and stage mana

ger on the winning production of " Waiting for Godot". Returning home from London in 1991, he took up the role of director . Plays include 'Endgame' and 'Happy Days' by Samuel Beckett both touring to the International Beckett Festival in Enniskillen 2012 and 2014. David Mamets "Oleanna" 2013 performed in the Druid Theatre Galway. 'Abigail's Party' by Mike Leigh Cavan 2015 and "What the People Saw" adapted from page to stage from the book by Mick O'Farrell by the Hacklers for Cavan County Councils 1916-2016 programme of events. The Hacklers have gained a reputation for performing plays that challenge actor and audience by playwrights that are rarely seen outside of City Theatres. Current production 'On Broken Wings' by Dermot Healy touring in September, Cavan and Leitrim.

Hacklers perform Eoghan Rua ONeill “Outsider” Friday 8th November Cavan. Museum 8.45pm poetry Mark Lawlor music Ellen OB...
08/11/2024

Hacklers perform Eoghan Rua ONeill “Outsider” Friday 8th November Cavan. Museum 8.45pm poetry Mark Lawlor music Ellen OBrien not to be missed . A great weekend ahead!

From 7-10 November 2024 a Weekend of Commemorative Events will take place to recall the story of Eoghan Rua Ó Néill.

To discover more or to book your place, visit:
https://townhallartscentre.com/ or phone: 049 4380494

For further details see: https://www.cavanlibrary.ie/cavan-history/

Eoghan Rua Ó Néill (c.1580–1649), the famous Irish military leader, was the nephew of Hugh Ó Néill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone. Eoghan Rua left Ireland in 1605 to pursue a military career on the Continent.
When news of the 1641 rising reached the Continent, Eoghan made preparations to return home and fight, landing at Doe Castle in Donegal in July 1642, and remaining in Ireland until his death in Cavan in 1649.

This programme of events will focus on different elements of Eoghan Rua Ó Néill’s story. With events including drama, music and history, you are invited to come and find out more about this iconic man.

Cavan County Council Cavan Arts Cavan County Museum Cavan Heritage Breifne Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Virginia & District Historical Society Moybologue Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg Creative Cavan

29/10/2024

From 7-10 November 2024, a Weekend of Commemorative Events will take place to recall the story of Eoghan Rua Ó Néill.

Eoghan Rua Ó Néill (c.1580–1649), the famous Irish military leader, was the nephew of Hugh Ó Néill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone. Eoghan Rua left Ireland in 1605 to pursue a military career on the Continent.
When news of the 1641 rising reached the Continent, Eoghan made preparations to return home and fight, landing at Doe Castle in Donegal in July 1642, and remaining in Ireland until his death in Cavan in 1649.
This programme of events will focus on different elements of Eoghan Rua Ó Néill’s story. With events including drama, music and history, you are invited to come and find out more about this iconic man. Events will take place 7-10 November 2024 throughout a range of venues in Co. Cavan.

To find out more or to book your place visit: https://townhallartscentre.com/
Or phone: 049 4380494
For further details see: https://www.cavanlibrary.ie/cavan-history/
Cavan County Council Cavan Arts Cavan County Museum Cavan Heritage Breifne Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Virginia & District Historical Society Moybologue Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg

The Hacklers are performing 0wen Roe “Outsider “ written and directed by Damien OBrien. Cast includes Michael Olwill , J...
29/10/2024

The Hacklers are performing 0wen Roe “Outsider “ written and directed by Damien OBrien. Cast includes Michael Olwill , Jonathan Binchy
, Marie White and John Meehan. Poetry by Mark Lawlor and music Ellen O‘Brien as part of this wonderful festival to celebrate the 375th birthday of Owen Roe .
Friday 8th November 8.30pm . Admission is free , but booking is advised . All details below.

From 7-10 November 2024, a Weekend of Commemorative Events will take place to recall the story of Eoghan Rua Ó Néill.

Eoghan Rua Ó Néill (c.1580–1649), the famous Irish military leader, was the nephew of Hugh Ó Néill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone. Eoghan Rua left Ireland in 1605 to pursue a military career on the Continent.
When news of the 1641 rising reached the Continent, Eoghan made preparations to return home and fight, landing at Doe Castle in Donegal in July 1642, and remaining in Ireland until his death in Cavan in 1649.
This programme of events will focus on different elements of Eoghan Rua Ó Néill’s story. With events including drama, music and history, you are invited to come and find out more about this iconic man. Events will take place 7-10 November 2024 throughout a range of venues in Co. Cavan.

To find out more or to book your place visit: https://townhallartscentre.com/
Or phone: 049 4380494
For further details see: https://www.cavanlibrary.ie/cavan-history/
Cavan County Council Cavan Arts Cavan County Museum Cavan Heritage Breifne Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne Virginia & District Historical Society Moybologue Historical Society - Cumann Seanchais Mhaigh Bolg

28/10/2024

The Hacklers will perform their play “Owen Roe Outsider “on Friday 8th November ,Cavan County Museum .Admission free though booking is advised through the Museum. Performance is part of the Eoghan Rua ONeill Birthday celebrations 7th to 10th November . A fabulous weekend ahead! See Cavan County Library for all details.

Thanks to everybody who came from far and wide to see “No More time !Two great audiences. Damien McCarney hosting the Q ...
02/10/2023

Thanks to everybody who came from far and wide to see “No More time !Two great audiences.
Damien McCarney hosting the Q and A with Greg after the show on Saturday night.

30/09/2023

Great opening show last night , one show to go tonight 8pm

28/09/2023

LOW ticket warning 🔥
The Hacklers present No More Time a selection of poems by Greg Delanty
8.00pm sharp
Daf building beside Circle K Dublin Rd

Multisound or at the door. Not to be missed

Fri and Sat 29th and 30th 8.00pm

This Friday 29th and Sat 30th Sep , 8.00pm sharp .The Hacklers perform a selection of Poems by Greg Delanty from his bo...
25/09/2023

This Friday 29th and Sat 30th Sep , 8.00pm sharp .The Hacklers perform a selection of Poems by Greg Delanty from his book No More Time “at the Daf Building beside Circle K on the Dublin Rd we can’t wait ……….Greg will take a Q and A session after the performance on Sat night . Tickets in Multisound or at the door.
Actress Marie White , photo credit Ray O’Reilly

Cone and see the poems of Greg Delanty brought to life on Culture Night , at the Daf Building beside Circle K on Dublin ...
17/09/2023

Cone and see the poems of Greg Delanty brought to life on Culture Night , at the Daf Building beside Circle K on Dublin Rd!

Remarkably the mannerly pupils of St Felim’s who entered the old Abbey last Wednesday didn’t say a word, yet even their teachers couldn’t resist a side-ways glance at the curious characters perched on one of the park benches. Paul Connolly is dressed in ...

Great Article in todays Celt about our upcoming performances of Greg Delanty’s “No More Time” thank you Damian McCarney!...
13/09/2023

Great Article in todays Celt about our upcoming performances of Greg Delanty’s “No More Time” thank you Damian McCarney!! Some exciting news ….. there will be a Q and A session after the performance on Sat 30th Sep with the author Greg Delanty who is in Ireland at the moment promoting his new book “ The Professor of Forgetting” we are super excited that he will be in attendance! All info below and tickets Multisound and on the door.

Cavan ArtsCulture Night 2023 22nd September Selection of poems by Greg Delanty performed by the Hacklers 8.00pm -...
06/09/2023

Cavan Arts

Culture Night 2023
22nd September Selection of poems by Greg Delanty performed by the Hacklers 8.00pm - 8.30pm Gonzo Youth Hub Dublin Rd H12 Y8P5

Full performances 29th and 30th Sep 8.00pm tickets Multisound
All details below.
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28/08/2023

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