Quintessence Theatre

08/10/2026

Take a Break from the SOME OF OUR CHILDREN National Tour to catch 2 of the Quintessence family (Anthony & Ceara) in their Uproarious REBOOT! - which is coming to Droichead Arts Centre TONIGHT 8th Oct & to The New Theatre: Dublin next Saturday 17th Oct both for !
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Book your seats now.
👉 Get Tickets: [https://linktr.ee/anthonykinahanactor]
“Reduce. Rewind. Fu@k it. Reboot!”
Laugh yourself sane with this New Satirical Comedy Sketch Show
Written & Performed by & .
Directed by
Join Anthony Kinahan and Ceara Carney as they collide in a comedic cabaret of chaos to dismantle the capitalist systems that have created this current global mess.
They then pick up the pieces and play with the world that we could have instead…
REBOOT! is a contemporary & entertaining new work you wont want to miss.
Produced in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre, REBOOT! is an original development supported by Droichead Arts Centre.
Running time approx. 65mins

07/10/2026

2 SOLD OUT shows of the SOME OF OUR CHILDREN National Tour An Táin Arts Centre today
SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is a compelling (& often comedic) drama portraying a child’s life in the Irish Foster Care system.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Get your Tickets for some of our other tour venues now!
👉 Tickets: [https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre]

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

“True to Life” - “Incredibly Powerful” - “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”
Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.

CAST
Anthony Kinahan
Ceara Carney
Ailing Madden

CREATIVES
Directed by Calvin Magee
Originally Directed by Anna Simpson
Technical Manager - Colin Doran.
Ass. tech Manager - Sophie Cassidy.

05/10/2026

Directing the National Tour of SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is native Calvin Magee. We'll be performing a 2 show day in his home town on Wednesday October 7th at An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk.
Get your tickets here 🎟️ https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre
Solstice Arts Centre Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Ramor Arts Centre Garage Theatre Monaghan Riverbank Arts Centre Theatre Royal Waterford Dunamaise Arts Centre Esker Arts The Mermaid Arts Centre

04/10/2026

We are unbelievably grateful to Lucy from The Reviews Hub for this ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review for SOME OF OUR CHILDREN!
Read it in full here https://www.thereviewshub.com/some-of-our-children-the-new-theatre-dublin/
The audience reaction was powerful on our opening nights at The New Theatre: Dublin.

Make sure you get your tickets for the rest of the tour 💌 👉 https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre🎟️
Coming to An Táin Arts Centre & Ramor Arts Centre next week 🎭

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Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Solstice Arts Centre Garage Theatre Monaghan Theatre Royal Waterford Riverbank Arts Centre Dunamaise Arts Centre Esker Arts The Mermaid Arts Centre Bray

02/10/2026

⭐️⭐️ “Absolutely incredible performances”
“The three actors absolutely BLEW me away”
“Fabulous performances”
“I was fully engaged for every single second of it (as I think everyone in the audience was)”⭐️⭐️
These are just some of the Audience Reactions to the Opening Night of the SOME OF OUR CHILDREN National Tour @ The New Theatre: Dublin last night!!
👏👏All topped off with a Standing Ovation!😍
There’s just one more chance to catch SOME OF OUR CHILDREN @ the New Theatre tonight (2nd Oct) & there are still some tickets left.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Get your tickets now!
👉 Tickets: https://thenewtheatre.com/event/2026/08/26/some-of-our-children/
SOME OF THE CHILDREN is a compelling (& often comedic) drama portraying a child’s life in the Irish Foster Care system.

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨
Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.
.

01/10/2026

⭐️⭐️TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT⭐️⭐️
The SOME OF OUR CHILDREN National Tour is Premiering @ The New Theatre: Dublin TONIGHT!! And there are still some tickets left for tonight & tomorrow night
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Get your tickets now!
👉 Tickets: https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre
SOME OF THE CHILDREN is a compelling (& often comedic) drama portraying a child’s life in the Irish Foster Care system.

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

“True to Life” - “Incredibly Powerful” - “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”
Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.
.

29/09/2026

The SOME OF OUR CHILDREN National Tour Premieres @ The New Theatre: Dublin This Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd Oct @ 19:30.
The play is a compelling (& often comedic) drama portraying a child’s life in the Irish Foster Care system.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Get your tickets now!
👉 Tickets: [https://thenewtheatre.com/event/2026/08/26/some-of-our-children/]

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

“True to Life” - “Incredibly Powerful” - “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”
Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.
.

This week we present SOME OF OUR CHILDREN by Quintessence Theatre.

“Imagine turning up at the door of a house.
A house you’ve never seen before, in a town you don’t know.
A house you’re going to be living in, with people you’ve never met.
And all you have is a black bin bag.
A bag that carries your whole life…”


Inspired by real stories, Quintessence Theatre use their innovative physical ensemble storytelling techniques to explore the lived experience of children-in-care in Ireland & expose the failures of the Irish Foster care system.

An original play, devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is a compelling, & often comedic, drama that highlights the shortcomings of the care system in Ireland, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.

Book now from our website!

29/09/2026

is “coming home” to An Táin Arts Centre on 7th Oct
👉TICKETS HERE 🎟️ https://www.antain.ie/event/some-of-our-children/

🎭 Some Of Our Children

Quintessence Theatre, in association with An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk, present Some Of Our Children
A gripping new play inspired by real stories from the Irish foster care system.
Expect innovative physical theatre, powerful storytelling, moments of humour, and an unflinching look at the realities faced by children in care in Ireland.

One powerful story. Three performers.
Featuring Anthony Kinahan, Leah Rossiter & Ceara Carney�
Directed by Calvin Magee�
Original Direction by Anna Simpson

📅 Wednesday 7th October | 8pm�
🎟️ Tickets: €20 / €18 concession (+1.50 Booking Fee)
Book Now: https://www.antain.ie/event/some-of-our-children/

⚠️ For School & group bookings for the 11am matinée
Tickets are €10 (+1.50 Booking Fee) for students and Teachers go free.
Online booking is unavailable. Please contact our Box Office directly on 042 9332332 during opening hours, Tues–Sat, 10am-4pm

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29/09/2026

So what is SOME OF OUR CHILDREN all about??
Why not find out from the team themselves.
The SOME OF OUR CHILDREN National Tour Premieres @ The New Theatre: Dublin This Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd Oct @ 19:30.
The play is a compelling (& often comedic) drama portraying a child’s life in the Irish Foster Care system.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Get your tickets now!
👉 Tickets: [https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre]

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

“True to Life” - “Incredibly Powerful” - “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”
Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.
.
An Táin Arts Centre Solstice Arts Centre Garage Theatre Monaghan Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Theatre Royal Waterford Riverbank Arts Centre Dunamaise Arts Centre Ramor Arts Centre Esker Arts Mermaid Arts Centre

14/09/2026

Rehearsals are going strong for SOME OF OUR CHILDREN in advance of its National Tour premiering on 1st Oct
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Coming to a venue near you!
👉 Get Tickets: https://linktr.ee/QuintessenceTheatre

PREVIOUS AUDIENCE REACTIONS:
“True to Life” - “Incredibly Powerful” - “Emotional & Hard-Hitting, but also Funny”

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY:
“Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before. And all you have is a black bin bag ... A bag that carries your whole life” 🎭✨

Inspired by real stories & devised by the company, SOME OF OUR CHILDREN is an innovative & powerful portrayal of a child’s life in Foster Care in Ireland, which exposes the failures at the core of the system, while also amplifying the voices of some of our State’s most vulnerable citizens.
This gripping production engages with issues at the heart of Irish society, unearthing stories that demand to be told.

📍 National Tour Dates:
2026
- Dublin: the New Theatre, Dublin 2 | 1st & 2nd Oct
- Dundalk: An Táin Arts Centre | 7th Oct
- Cavan: Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia | 9th Oct
- Sligo: Hawk’s Well Theatre | 14th Oct
- Navan: Solstic Arts Centre | 16th Oct
- Kildare: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge | 13th Nov
- Waterford: Theatre Royal Waterford | 19th Nov
- Monaghan: The Garage Theatre | 21st Nov.
2027
- Offaly: Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore | 29th Jan
- Wicklow: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray | 4th Feb
- Laois: Dumamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise | 11th Feb

Thanks to Droichead Arts Centre for the rehearsal space.

CAST
Anthony Kinahan
Leah Rossiter
Ceara Carney

CREATIVES
Directed by Calvin Magee
Originally Directed by Anna Simpson
Technical Manager - Colin Doran.
Ass. tech Manager - Sophie Cassidy

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The New Theatre: Dublin An Táin Arts Centre Ramor Arts Centre Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Solstice Arts Centre Riverbank Arts Centre Theatre Royal Waterford Garage Theatre Monaghan Esker Arts The Mermaid Arts Centre Dunamaise Arts Centre