shankill stories

Written By: Seth Linder
Directed By: Paula McFetridge & Fionnuala Kennedy
Production Premiere: 9th July 2013

Kabosh, in partnership with Shankill Women’s Centre, the Spectrum Centre and the Shankill Area Social History group, delivered a unique theatrical walking tour.

Building on the success of previous theatrical tours, Kabosh commissioned playwright Seth Linder to write four dramas inspired by stories and locations along this historic road, beginning at Shankill Graveyard and taking in Shankill Library, the Hammer area and the Spectrum Centre.

Each tour was led by Billy Drummond from Shankill Alternatives and the SASH Group. Billy led audience members down one side of the road, and back up on the other, detailing historic events and places along this unique area of Belfast. At the four locations, actors emerged upon the audience, with each drama bringing to life a specific historical event or area related to or about the Shankill.

Since the premiere each of the dramas have been revived in different settings for other events and commemorations.

Experience the piece via Streets of Belfast here

the tour and combined performances with Kabosh illuminated the history of the area, offering a personal humanity to the stories and relevance of the history to where we stand today.

Lorraine Brett A&B
I was really impressed with the tour, the content and the performances. More people should def see this!

James Edgar BCC