The Story of Hospitality

Jennie Moran/Luncheonette

Performance, Lecture, Celebration

Date: Sunday 29th September
Time: 14:00
Location: The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Ln, Galway

What is hospitality and why does it matter? This performance is a celebration of the gorgeous system we have invented for welcoming strangers. We will delve into the origins of this poetic practice, the risks involved, the philosophy behind it, the strict rules, the honour attached to it, the folklore that surrounds it. This is an invitation to see hospitality, not as an industry, but as a gut instinct that we humans have for generosity and coexistence and to reconsider our role as hosts to one another.

Story of Hospitality is written by Jennie Moran/Luncheonette and animated by dance artist Roberta Ceginskaite and accompanied by musician Seamas Hyland.

Jennie Moran is an Irish visual artist who uses the philosophy of hospitality to create opportunities for shared connection. She runs Luncheonette, an emergency response unit which uses food to make places better. She has written a book entitled How to Soften Corners about the impact of hospitality in institutions.  

Roberta Ceginskaiteis a creator and dancer based in Galway. She graduated in Contemporary Dance from Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Tilburg. On return to Ireland, Roberta partook in the Step Up Dance Project, working with choreographer Fearghus Ó’Conchúir. She recently presented her solo piece ‘Spoonful’ at the What Next 2023 festival in Limerick and continues to create her own work thanks to the Arts Council Agility Award, the HATCH mentorship award from Dance Ireland and the Galway Dance Project.

Seamas Hyland, native of west Waterford is a multi-instrumentalist, set dancer and singer. He is currently based in Dublin and is working to release a solo button accordion album in 2023. He plays in a duet project with banjo player Paddy Cummins and is a full-time member of the Mary Wallopers

 Supported by the Arts Council

Photo by Pablo Marín García

Once Upon A Sound

Hosted by Dónal Dineen

Date: Saturday 05 Oct
Time: 7pm – late.
Tickets: €10
Location: The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Ln, Galway

Donal Dineen is an Irish DJ, radio presenter and film maker. A pioneering force for a generation of music fans, Donal is renowned for his deep passion for music as well as a curator of unique multi-disciplinary events.  Current projects include the music podcast Make Me An Island and a documentary film Dance to Remember which will premiere at the Kerry Film Festival in October.

Dónal will be hosting a special live edition of his Once Upon A Sound video series at AATE where he'll be exploring music as a source of inspiration for creative minds working in other media.

Taking our cue from the Desert Island Discs programme first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1942, guests will be invited to choose a selection of audio recordings that they would take with them if they were to be cast away on a desert island as a jump-off point for a discussion about the role sound plays in their practice.

Details of invited guests to be announced! Follow @ArchAtTheEdge for updates. 

Ticket holders are invited to join us later as we continue into the night with dancing till late!

Please note this event will be recorded.