| TreasuryMagpies on the pylon – traveller wagon wheel theater companymagpies on the pylonA two-person drama exploring the life of the Irish Traveller community through the heartbreaking story of a father and son. Jim does everything for his family, but his greatest struggle begins when his son, Tommy, gradually withdraws from the world and ultimately takes his own life. Suicide …
Collins, Johnny
| STARSJOHNNY COLLINSjohnNy collinsartistBorn: 2005, Ireland Place of living: Meath, Ireland Spoken languages: EnglishAWARDS2023 Freedom to Write Award by John Hewitt Society for Poetry, Northern Ireland-IrelandINTERVIEW WITH johnNy collins Favorite dish:Kebab Favorite color:Black, Purple Favorite artwork:Antonio Canova: Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Edgar Allan Poe: The Raven Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Grey Role modelMy mother, Catherine Joyce Collins, …
It’s a Cultural Thing
| TreasuryIt’s a Cultural Thing. Or is it? – Traveller Wagon WheelIt’s a Cultural Thing. Or is it?The play is based on the life experiences of Michael Collins, a Traveller, who remembers his childhood through innocent eyes. The performance sees Michael going from living in the fields of Kilbeggan in a barrel top wagon to living in a tent at …
Traveller Wagon Wheel Theatre Company
| TROUPSTraveller Wagon Wheel Theater Company TravelLer Wagon Wheel Theater Company Year of foundation of the theater2004 Place:Dublin, Ireland Leader of the theater:Michael Collins, Catherine Joyce Collins Main artists:Michael Collins About the theaterThe Traveller Wagon Wheel Theatre Company exists to enhance Traveller potential, ability and skills to address the issues which affect the quality of their lives through the medium …
Collins, Michael
| STARSMichael CollinsMICHAEL COLLINSActor, Writer, Traveller ActivistBorn: 1966, Ireland Place of living: County Meath, Ireland Height: 155 cm Spoken languages: EnglishAWARDS2011 Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution and work around Travellers’ rights, Traveller Pride Awards 2006 Award from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland in recognition of his work with the pioneering Traveller Wagon Wheel Theatre Company INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL COLLINS Favorite dish:Spuds Cabbage …