not on
our watch

Written By: Louise Mathews
Directed By: Paula McFetridge
Production Premiere: 25th January 2023

free tickets available for summer 2026

When our only dedicated women’s hostel is threatened with closure, six determined workers rise together to fight against a failing system and an uncaring establishment

For 12 weeks they live, work, and breathe resistance.

Standing up to a management structure refusing to find solutions.

Standing up for the women they protect.

Standing up for essential services.

Standing up to shout:

NOT ON OUR WATCH

Produced by Kabosh with support from Unite The Union.

Inspired by interviews with the workers of Regina Coeli hostel.

Winner of Aisling Arts & Culture Award 2023

Upcoming Performances

Bristol

6th July 2026, 7:00PM
Unite South West - Tony Benn House, Victoria St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AY
In Association with Unite The Union, Funded by The Connect Fund

Free tickets here
Cardiff

7th July 2026, 7:00PM
Unite Wales Region - 1 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9SD
In Association with Unite The Union, Funded by The Connect Fund

FREE TICKETS HERE
BIRMINGHAM

8th July 2026, 7:00PM
Unite the union, Regional Office, 30 Jennens Road, Birmingham, B7 4EH
In Association with Unite The Union, Funded by The Connect Fund

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LONDON

9th + 10th July 2026, 7:00PM
Unite London and Eastern Regional Office, School House, 33-37 Moreland St, London EC1V 8BB
In Association with Unite The Union, Funded by The Connect Fund

free tickets here
lisburn

22nd July 2026, 7:00PM
Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
Part of Lisburn Feile 2026

Free Tickets Here

This is a political play in every sense of the word. Not only does it tell a story, it consciously serves as a call to action

International Socialist Alternative
Not On Our Watch is an important piece of theatre that highlights how a society can so often overlook the support and fair treatment of women.

Alan In Belfast

CREATIVE TEAM

Creative Team:

Design: Elle Kent

Graphic Design: Laura Craig

Production Photography: Johnny Frazer

Promotional Photography: Neil Harrison

Stage Managers: Rory Casey, Caitlín Hunter & Stephen Quinn

Song Writer: Katie Richardson

Banner Design: Laura Nelson

Badge Maker: Alli McKeever

Producer: Andrew Hume (2023/24), Ronan McManus (2025-)

Assistant Producer: Lizzie Howard

Cast:

Bernadette Brown (2023/24), Colette Lennon - Dougal (2025-)

Catriona McFeely

Rachael McCabe

PAST PERFORMANCES

25th January, Out To Lunch Festival, The Deer’s Head, Belfast
26th January, Brassneck Theatre Company, Belfast
27th January, The Little Theatre, Bright Umbrella, Belfast
28th January, The 100 Club at The Duncairn, Belfast
29th January, Lyric Theatre, Belfast
2nd August, Shorts Recreational Club, Belfast (presented by East Side Arts Festival)
3rd August, Cultúrlann Uí Chanain, Derry
6th August, The Old Church Centre, Cushendun
10th August, The Deer’s Head , Belfast
11th August, Felon’s Club, Belfast (presented by Féile An Phobail)
12th August, Teacher’s Club, Dublin
15th August, Tí Chulainn Cultural Activity Centre
16th August, The Court House, Bangor (presented by Open House Festival)
4th October, Longstone GAC, Annalong

6th October, St. Geneveive’s High School, Belfast

8th October, Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey

9th October, Barron Hall, Newtownabbey

10th October, The Craic Theatre, Coalisland

14th October, Footprints Women’s Centre, Belfast

15th October, Shankill Shared Women’s Centre, Belfast

15th October, The Market Place, Armagh

16th October, Downshire Arms, Hilltown

17th October, Cushendall Golf Club

18th October, Black Mountain Shared Space, Belfast

21st October, O’Donaghue Theatre, NUI Galway

23rd & 24th October, Roddy McCorley Heritage Centre, Belfast

25th October, The Playhouse, Derry
UK TOUR IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNITE THE UNION (FUNDED BY CONNECT FUND)
7th January, The Casa Bar, Liverpool
8th January, Unite The Union, Cardiff
11th January, The Renfield Training and Conference Centre, Glasgow
12th January, The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
One-Off performances 2026
22nd March, Unite The Union Women’s Conference, Clydebank
24th April, UNISON Manchester