MOSH is a raucous dance-theatre show that explores a (sometimes) misunderstood subculture with humour, heart and a whole lot of headbanging!
This is the thrill of fighting another human, without the fear. This is a dance, a gig, a theatrical shove into the heart of the pit. This is the meaning behind the chaos.
The Mad Bastards, The Pit Protectors, The Karate Choppers, The Bearded Beer Drinkers; everyone plays their part in this ritual of wild abandon.
Blending raucous dance, live music, interviews with real mosh pit devotees, and new writing, MOSH dives into the deeper meaning behind a misunderstood subculture. Is this violence or dancing? What are the rules? What do bacteria, birds, gas and moshers have in common? And why would anyone do this?
This is a show about a community connected through music and risk – a show with humour, heart and a hell of a lot of headbanging.
“The five cast members (who are exceptional) explode onto the stage in a flurry of bodies, potent bursts of energy and passionate releases”
★★★★★ Irish Times
“Their depictions, both in words and dance, are moving and, dare I say, romantic, entirely turning the genre on its head for anyone green with mosh immaturity.”
★★★★★ Irish Times
“The sound of the guitar hits you in the gut, along with the singer’s full-throated, death-metal growl. In the middle of the crowd is a circle of thrashing bodies, hair flying, limbs everywhere, bouncing off each other. The mosh pit.” – Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian
WINNER: Best Ensemble and Best Sound Design at Dublin Fringe Festival Awards 2023
Rachel Ní Bhraonáin’s multidisciplinary approach comes from her varied background as a performer on stage, on screen and on the sides of buildings. Her work (independent and collaborative) has been presented across Ireland and the UK. She is the Dance Artist in Residence at Garter Lane Arts Centre.
Credits
Writer and Director Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
Choreographer Robyn Byrne
Dancers Gerard Headley, Emily Kilkenny Roddy, Alex O’Neill, Ben Sullivan, Adam O’Reilly
Musicians Karen Millar, Cameron Macaulay
Set & Costume Designer Ellen Kirk
Lighting Designer John Gunning
Sound Designer & Composer Richard Durning
Composer Joe Love
Creative Producer Tilly Taylor
NB: MOSH features loud music, smoke machines and strobe lighting. The show contains references to violence and swearing.
