When Cork musician Eoin French passed away in August 2024, the Irish musical community mourned the loss of a giant. As known as Talos, French departed this mortal coil way, way too early but leaves a musical legacy that will be cherished by many for years to come. He was also responsible for providing one half of the creative output of the transformative 2022 hit show Accents, written by Emmet Kirwan.
Prompted by the birth of Kirwan’s first son, the actor-writer explores the sounds of our voices and how they define us, how we’re perceived and how they can give us power, a play that takes the form of eight poems delivered against French’s incredible soundtrack.
The show has its own unique universe with its own gravitational pull, with an expanding and contracting celestial rhythm driven by Kirwan, under the compelling and energetic direction of one of Ireland’s most exciting directors, Claire O’Reilly. It is Kirwan’s Big Bang stage presence, his pulsating life-affirming energies through words and movement that make this show a must for your new year outing.
Accompanied by the amazing musical talents of Ben Bix and Brian (The Line) Dillon, two classically trained musicians and members of the experimental electronic super group Melty Brains. Through their multi-instrumental talents they bring Eoin’s exquisite score to life.
Ambassador Theatre, Dublin
Thursday 16 + Friday 17 + Saturday 18 January @ 7.30pm
Tickets: €31.25/€50 + booking fee
Ambassador Box Office – ticketmaster.ie
