That's Life

That's Life People with intellectual disabilities creating art, music and theatre Creativity: That’s Life aims to unleash the creativity inherent in all participants.

That’s Life is an arts, leisure and personal development program of the Brothers of Charity services, Galway. The vision of Thats Life is of a society in which people with intellectual disabilities experience and contribute to its cultural and artistic life, and are an integral part of it. Our mission is to offer opportunities for people to discover and realize their artistic potential through par

ticipation in high quality arts programs and to support the creation of beautiful work that enriches people’s lives and the life of their community. Our core values and principles
Individual choice: That’s Life respects individuals’ right to make their own choices. We support participants on individual and collaborative journeys of self-discovery and self-expression. Quality: That’s Life is committed to achieving the highest possible quality of engagement, artistic product and outcomes. Connection: That’s Life enables participants to claim their rightful place in the arts and wider community, and to make their contribution to the communities in which they live and work. We use our creativity to develop new ways of working and to respond to participants’ interests. We bring innovation and flexibility to all that we do. We create safe environments in which participants can explore their creative potential and develop new aspects of themselves. Enthusiasm: That’s Life believes passionately in everyone’s innate ability and potential. We bring energy, positivity and dynamism to all that we do.

What a fabulous performance of An Rún - The Secret, at the Nuns Island Theatre last night! Corlann Ireland That's Life N...
28/05/2026

What a fabulous performance of An Rún - The Secret, at the Nuns Island Theatre last night! Corlann Ireland That's Life Nuns Island Theatre Galway Arts Centre GRETB Vanessa Earl Imelda Reynolds Andrew Madec

Final rehearsals before today’s two sell out performances of AN RÚN – The Secret Nuns Island TheatreGood luck everyone! ...
26/05/2026

Final rehearsals before today’s two sell out performances of AN RÚN – The Secret Nuns Island Theatre
Good luck everyone!
📌 Galway Arts Centre I Nuns Island Theatre
📅 Tue 26 May 11.30am & 1.30pm / Wed 27 May 7.30pm
Corlann Ireland Galway Arts Centre That's Life
Vanessa Earl Imelda Reynolds Andrew Madec

Rehearsals are well underway for the That’s Life Theatre Ensemble performances of an exciting new production AN RÚN – Th...
18/05/2026

Rehearsals are well underway for the That’s Life Theatre Ensemble performances of an exciting new production AN RÚN – The Secret.

Nuns Island Theatre, Galway City,
Tuesday 26th May 2026 @ 11.30am & 1.30pm
Wednesday 27th May 2026 @ 7.30pm.
Admittance: 5 euro
Tickets available through the Galway Arts Centre
www.galwayartscentre.ie/whats-on/an-run-the-secret/
AN RÚN – The Secret
Somewhere between a haircut and a harp, everything changed.

King Labhraidh (Low-ree) Loingseach (Lin-shock) rules with absolute authority — and absolute fear. Three times a year the curtains are drawn, the shutters closed, and another life is lost to keep his secret safe. When young barber Jonny is dragged from his home and his mother Una walks alone through mountain and forest to face down a king, something shifts forever.

Drawing on the ancient Irish oral tradition, this fierce and tender new work moves between folk myth and urgent present tense, blending physical theatre, live music and the collective breath of the That’s Life ensemble to create something that feels at once ancient and immediate.

All enquiries regarding tickets go to Nuns Island Theatre 091- 565 886/ 089 6075619 or [email protected].

The actors and musicians in AN RÚN – The Secret are Ciara Heneghan , Maeve Moran, Aine McDermott, Frances Carr, Colm Biggins, Tiago da Silva, Mary Connolly, Martin McDonagh and Michael Waldron. An Run- The secret is directed & devised by Vanessa Earl in collaboration with theatre practitioner Imelda Reynolds & musician & composer Andrew Madec.

Vanessa Earl is an award‑winning actor and theatre‑maker trained at L’École Jacques Lecoq. She has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Clod Ensemble and Théâtre de Complicité, and has appeared in projects for Netflix, BBC and Channel 4. Now based in Ireland, she recently directed SALT, a major outdoor performance on Galway’s beaches for audiences of over 2,000 people.

That's Life would like to give special thanks to GRETB for their support and funding of this project, and the staff from
Bellhaven & Stepps in Gort,
Atlanta Row in Galway city ,
Limelight in Oranmore
An Ceardlann in Athenry
for their help facilitating the workshops and rehearsals.
Corlann Ireland Nuns Island Theatre fans That's Life Vanessa Earl Imelda Reynolds Andrew Madec

Just a quick reminder that Bounce is on tonight 8pm - 10.30pm at the Róisín Dubh Hope to see you there!
11/05/2026

Just a quick reminder that Bounce is on tonight 8pm - 10.30pm at the Róisín Dubh Hope to see you there!

The That's Life Choir and Gamelan Ensemble were delighted to perform at 'Making it Happen', which launched Corlann Irela...
22/04/2026

The That's Life Choir and Gamelan Ensemble were delighted to perform at 'Making it Happen', which launched Corlann Ireland, the new name for The Brothers of Charity. The event at the Connacht Hotel showcased the wonderful work of Corlann with people supported in the Western Sector of the new organisation.

There was quite a buzz at last week's That's Life Awards, celebrating another fantastic year of workshops, events and in...
20/04/2026

There was quite a buzz at last week's That's Life Awards, celebrating another fantastic year of workshops, events and installations overseen by our team of hard working, talented facilitators. Thanks to everyone who helped us along the way. In total, That's Life undertook 17 projects during the year, with 85 individuals receiving certificates (though not everyone could make it to pick up their awards). Thanks to Eamon Loughrey for being so generous with his time, and the support of the QED department on the day. Corlann Ireland

Just to confirm that Bounce is going ahead as planning tonight!…Hope to see you there 8pm to 10pm Róisín Dubh
13/04/2026

Just to confirm that Bounce is going ahead as planning tonight!…Hope to see you there 8pm to 10pm Róisín Dubh

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