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Director/Choreographer/Theatre maker/Film maker/ArtisticDirector and dogodad Next project 'SingSong' with @CoisCéim @projectartscentre https://teapawt.net/t.co/lGYNh7drHP

Dublin, Ireland
Joined November 2011
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Saddened to hear the news of Tom Stoppard. He was a gentle giant. I spent 9 weeks at the National Theatre in 2002, as movement director on The Coast of Utopia. He was constantly in the rehearsal room, writing away at his desk. He was a master. Rest in power @NationalTheatre
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Thank you for coming, great to have you with us today. We are very grateful for the support @culture_ireland @CoisCeim
A wonderful @edfringe afternoon with @CoisCeim 's Dancehall Blues today in @DanceBase A powerful exploration of human connection, dreams and nightmares, this production is proudly supported by @culture_ireland Book now before the run ends! ↘️edfringe.com/tickets/whats-o…
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Thank you for your incredible support.
A huge thank you to the Showcase 2025 artists for presenting their work at Culture Ireland's Edinburgh Showcase event yesterday @edfringe, and to all the national and international presenters for joining us! Culture Ireland's Edinburgh Showcase 2025 productions are: 📍 @traversetheatre Lost Lear by Dan Colley with Riverbank Arts Centre and Mermaid Arts Centre @riverbankarts and @mermaidarts 📍 @ThePleasance You’ll See… by Branar BITCH by Marty Breen in assocation with Mermaid Arts Centre @mermaidarts 📍 @assemblyfest This Sh*t Happens All The Time by Amanda Verlaque @tshatt_EdFringe DANCEHALL BLUES by David Bolger – CoisCéim Dance Theatre @coisceim 📍 @summerhallarts Anthem for Dissatisfaction by SkelpieLimmer Productions Anatomy of a Night by Nick Nikolaou 📍 @ScotStoryCentre Carpet Muncher by Jo Morrigan Black @DeptCultureIRL
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What a team! Opening tomorrow @ Dance Base #DanceHallBlues
The cast and crew of DANCEHALL BLUES have made it to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Shows kick off tomorrow at Dance Base, get your tickets here: coisceim.com/productions/dan… Thanks to @culture_ireland for supporting international touring.
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Thank you for having us and making us feel so welcome. Huge thanks to all the wondeful audiences and what a response. we hope to be back soon. Dance on!
✨THANK YOU A huge thank you to all the cast & crew of @CoisCeim DANCEHALL BLUES. To the performers Emily Kilkenny, Roddy and Alex O’Neill, to the Artistic Director, David Bolger, and to everyone who came and let themselves be moved- Break a leg tonight on your final performance
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Final performance today 1pm & 1:30pm @ St Georges Dock, Dublin 1. See you there! Bring your sun screen
IN DUBLIN this weekend? Don't miss the final performances of BENCH at St Georges Dock! Catch Mufutau Yusuf and Alex Vostokova in action at 1pm and 1:30pm TODAY! More: coisceim.com/productions/ben… @artscouncil_ie @LabDCC @culturehead
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Happy trails to 'Lovesong' by Abi Morgan @GateTheatreDub Have a wonderful last performance!
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Last week to catch Lovesong @GateTheatreDub
LOVESONG: OFFICIAL TRAILER 💗 LOVESONG by Abi Morgan, directed by David Bolger is NOW ON at the Gate Theatre until 15th June. BOOK NOW and use code LOVESONG15: gatetheatre.ie/production/lo… Trailer by Patricio Cassinoni #Lovesong #AbiMorgan #LovesongByAbiMorgan #GateTheatre
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Such a joy to work on this very special play with very special people. Lovesong @GateTheatreDub playing until 15th June.
LOVESONG: OFFICIAL TRAILER 💗 LOVESONG by Abi Morgan, directed by David Bolger is NOW ON at the Gate Theatre until 15th June. BOOK NOW and use code LOVESONG15: gatetheatre.ie/production/lo… Trailer by Patricio Cassinoni #Lovesong #AbiMorgan #LovesongByAbiMorgan #GateTheatre
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It was a joy to teach today. Thank you to everyone who attended. Wishing you many dancing days ( & nights) ahead. 🕺💃👏☀️🌞
BROADREACH | OLDER PEOPLE... Artistic Director #DavidBolger will lead the WEDNESDAY CLASS to kick of new term tomorrow, 15 JANUARY at 2:30pm, at the Carmelite Centre as part of our 30th birthday celebrations. No booking required - just drop in & dance! coisceim.com/.../opportuniti…
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Check out clue number 8..........Sunday Indo crossword. @Independent_ie
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This little dote is thankfully safe now. What is wrong with people being cruel to animals. Please donate, if you can, to the overstretched services.
Jewel 💔 Thank you to her wonderful foster parents for setting her up with her very own quiet private little bed to feel safe in if things get a little overwhelming 💔💖 If Jewel could talk the story would be made of nightmares 💔💔 This Friday please donate to our winter appeal, we need to build more kennels, stables, fencing etc. it’s really hard for us, so many animals crying out for help 💔💔💔💔 Please DONATE TODAY…maybe skip one drink, coffee, slice of pizza and donate it to Jewel 💔💖💔💖 donate.mylovelyhorserescue.c…
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The Barrowers @GateTheatreDub is a big adventure for small and big people alike. Beautifully imagined by the entire team. It was lovely to hear the young audience gasp with sheer joy. What a treat. Have a great run! 🏃‍♀️ 👋 🎄 @RoisinMcBrinn #TheBorrowers.
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We're in Cork with the Drums. Can't wait!
TONIGHT for ONE NIGHT ONLY catch #DavidBolger’s “heart pumping, rhythm jumping” THE PIECE WITH THE DRUMS featuring jazz drummer #ConorGuilfoyle Where: @EverymanCork When: 8pm Tickets: everymancork.com/events/the-… Performance followed by post show talk with #LaurieUprichard
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Thanks to everyone at @BelfastFestival and the wonderful audiences for an incredible experience. Have a fantasic festival.
Another standing ovation for the mighty @CoisCeim and their Piece with the Drums in @TheMACBelfast . Wonderful audiences both nights. Thanks so much to all who came. Great way to end Day 4 of #BIAF24 So much more to come belfastinternationalartsfest…
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Looking forward to performing The piece with the Drums in Cork at the beautiful @EverymanCork 23rd OCT.
Only two weeks until THE PIECE WITH THE DRUMS lands in Cork! @CoisCeim Dance Theatre presents The Piece with the Drums by David Bolger WED 23 OCT ★★★★ “immediate, endearing and subtle" – The Irish Times 👉 bit.ly/4bP0th5
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