Theatre

Taboo

May 30, 2025 - May 31, 2025 8pm

The Mall Arts Centre

Following sold out runs in Cork and Waterford Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company present John Morton’s dark comedy ‘Taboo’

“What’s the worst first date you’ve ever had?”

There was a boy and a girl and somehow, they met. Lily doesn’t get out much. Tom finds it hard to meet new people. And now they’re having their first date. Lily cooks a three-course meal. Tom brings flowers and wine.

On the surface, everything seems fine. But in the modern world, dating is a surprisingly complex thing with a lot of unwritten rules. There are certain things you shouldn’t do on a first date. And then there are certain things you shouldn’t do at all.

Taboo is nominated for Waterford News and Star Green Room Awards for

  • Best Play of the Year 2024
  • Best Supporting Actress (Jenny Fennessy)
  • Won Best Supporting Actor (Dylan Kennedy)
  • Best director (Dylan Kennedy and Shane Dempsey)

Tickets €15*

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Taboo

May 30 @ 12:00 am - May 31 @ 12:00 am

Following sold out runs in Cork and Waterford Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company present John Morton’s dark comedy ‘Taboo’

“What’s the worst first date you’ve ever had?”

There was a boy and a girl and somehow, they met. Lily doesn’t get out much. Tom finds it hard to meet new people. And now they’re having their first date. Lily cooks a three-course meal. Tom brings flowers and wine.

On the surface, everything seems fine. But in the modern world, dating is a surprisingly complex thing with a lot of unwritten rules. There are certain things you shouldn’t do on a first date. And then there are certain things you shouldn’t do at all.

Taboo is nominated for Waterford News and Star Green Room Awards for

  • Best Play of the Year 2024
  • Best Supporting Actress (Jenny Fennessy)
  • Won Best Supporting Actor (Dylan Kennedy)
  • Best director (Dylan Kennedy and Shane Dempsey)

Details

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May 30 @ 12:00 am
End:
May 31 @ 12:00 am
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https://ie.patronbase.com/_Youghal/Productions/RBTC/Performances

Venue

The Mall Arts Centre
Mall House
Youghal,Co. CorkP36 A660Ireland
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