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Ashes to Ashes to Water as part of NEWvember 2026, Dublin
- Wed, Nov 4, 2026
- Civic Theatre · Dublin
About the event
Ashes to Ashes to Water as part of NEWvember 2026: a rehearsed reading with a playwright Q&A at the Civic Theatre, Dublin, on 4 November 2026. Runs 75 minutes.
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Ashes to Ashes to Water as part of NEWvember 2026 is a rehearsed reading followed by a Q&A with the playwright, at the Civic Theatre in Dublin on 4 November 2026. The play follows siblings Aoife and Michael after their mum's drowning. They battle over the spreading of her ashes: Micheal wants to return her to the sea, while Aoife disagrees strongly.
It is billed as a tale of grief, ghosts and belonging. The piece is written by Clodagh Healy and presented by AboutFACE Theatre. It was conceptualised by Friederike Karpf, Zia Basbaum and Clodagh Healy.
The cast is Carolyn Donnelly, Thabile Michelle Hlongwane, Kevin Oliver Lynch, Maureen Rabbitt and Laoisa Sexton. The running time is 75 minutes with no interval. The content warning covers references to themes of murder and suicide.
Useful details
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Category
- Theatre
Good to know
- The show is in the studio space with unallocated seating.
- Arrive early: latecomers will not be admitted.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Ashes to Ashes to Water?
It runs for 75 minutes with no interval.
Is there a content warning?
Yes. It refers to themes of murder and suicide.
Events data: Fáilte Ireland (discoverireland.ie), CC BY 4.0 · CC BY 4.0
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