Port na bPucaí
About
The beauty of life in the West of Ireland is reflected through the eyes of an old man from the islands, as he makes his way from this world to the next. His magical vision is unleashed upon the streets at Samhain. This tender, contemplative and hauntingly beautiful parade celebrates all that is mystical and magical about the West.
Creative Team
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Orla Clogher
Director + Designer
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Cherie White
Costume Designer
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Orlagh De Bhaldraithe
Musical Director
45+
Professional Artists
250+
Volunteers
60,000+
Audience
The Story
An imaginative celebration of life in the West of Ireland.
The beauty of life in the West of Ireland is reflected through the eyes of an old man from the islands, as he makes his way from this world to the next. His magical vision is unleashed upon the streets at Samhain. This tender, contemplative and hauntingly beautiful story celebrates all that is mystical and magical about the West.
The Characters
The Mystic
The Poet
The Gannet
The Seals
The Lighthouse Keeper
The Sea Mistress
The Lone Piper
The Production Team
ARTISTS + MAKERS
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- Angie Byrne
- Ciaran Bonner
- Peter Casby
- Tommy Casby
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- Dave Donovan
- Eugene Finnegan
- Gavin Morgan
- Paul McDonnell
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- Tom Meskell
- Ali Nightingale
- Áine Lawless
- Ger Sweeney
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- Lisa Sweeney
- Susie Reibsich
- Dave Young
COSTUME
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Costume Superviser
- Niamh Moloughney
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Costume Team
- Marcella Morgan
- llaria pellizzaro
- Jingyi Zhang
- Jacqueline Heimel
HAIR + MAKE UP
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Hair Designer
- Sarah Mason
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Makeup Designer
- Michelle Ruane
ENSEMBLE DIRECTORS
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Performance
- Miquel Barcelo
- Jonathan Gunning
- Alex Podger
- James Riordan
- Judith Sibley
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Stilting
- Aidan Phelan
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Drumming
- Éimhín Cradock
PRODUCTION TEAM
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Producer
- Noeline Kavanagh
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Company Administrator
- Georgina O'Connor
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Production Manager
- Peter Jordan
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Assistant Production Manager
- Emma O'Grady
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Production Coordinator
- Debbie Wright
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Event Controller
- Eamonn Fox
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Macnas Volunteers Coordinator
- Victoria McCormack
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Sound Engineer
- Kevin Hughes
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LX
- Jim Faulkner
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Pyrotechnics
- Alex Podger
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Pyrotechnics
- Black Powder Monkeys
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Production Assistant
- Hillary Kavanagh
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Costume Buyer
- Niamh Moloughney
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Workshop Manager
- Gavin Morgan
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Filming
- Heavy Man Films
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Official Photographer
- Julia Dunin
ENGINEERS OF IMAGINATION
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- Nuala Gallagher
- Gemma Byrne
- Hannah Dobs
- Lorcan McGeough
- Conor Rock