PUPA.

SYNOPSIS:

Pupa is an original dance theatre project that follows the story of two lovers, Loveen and Maggot, who are navigating their relationship whilst being trapped inside their damp and moldy apartment. This fragmented dark comedy is rooted in relationship psychology research and speaks to the multigenerational loneliness that is experienced within the Irish zeitgeist.

In 2022, the Institute of Public Health declared that, “Ireland has highest levels of loneliness in Europe.” Pupa is an exploration of this loneliness. What are the causes of multigenerational isolation? How do feelings of loneliness lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics? How can we help one another to feel less secluded? Pupa sets out to examine these questions through an artistic experimentation of found texts, cultural theories and personal experiences.

Pupa is being presented by Galway Theatre Festival and Ciaróg Productions. This Work In Progress showing would not be possible without the support of Galway Theatre Festival, Town Hall Theatre, University of Galway's Drama Department, Mick Lally Theatre and our patron donations.