{"id":298855,"date":"2026-02-15T04:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T04:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/298855\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T04:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T04:49:09","slug":"rising-letterkenny-star-brings-acclaimed-historical-drama-to-home-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/298855\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Letterkenny star brings acclaimed historical drama to home stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A young, critically acclaimed Letterkenny actor has wowed audiences in Derry and is now set to bring a dynamic new theatrical production to An Grian\u00e1n Theatre, with tickets already selling fast for its upcoming performance on 20th February.<\/p>\n

Daith\u00ed \u00d3 hArag\u00e1in, aged 11, recently lit up the stage at the Millennium Forum in Derry in The Unfinished Broadside, a powerful new production that brings to life an extraordinary and largely untold chapter in the shared history of Ireland, Scotland and the United States. <\/p>\n

The production is presented by Sollus Cultural Promotions in association with Inishowen Development Partnership through the International Fund for Ireland\u2013funded EMBRACE Programme.<\/p>\n

Blending drama, original music and choreography,\u00a0The Unfinished Broadside\u00a0illuminates the remarkable role Ireland and Scotland played in shaping the birth of America. Daith\u00ed takes on the role of a young John Dunlap, the Irish printer entrusted with producing the very first printed copies of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n

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Daith\u00ed \u00d3 hArag\u00e1in in \u2018The Unfinished Broadside\u2019<\/p>\n

The recent performance in Derry was met with an enthusiastic response from audiences, with many praising the show\u2019s ambition, emotional impact and storytelling. Audience members described it as\u00a0\u201ca gripping and moving piece of theatre that brings history vividly to life\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201ca powerful celebration of courage, identity and migration that resonates deeply today.\u201d\u00a0Another attendee called it\u00a0\u201ca stunning collaboration of music, movement and drama that leaves a lasting impression.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,\u00a0The Unfinished Broadside\u00a0features a cast of 40 local performers, including actors, dancers, musicians and singers. The production was written by Jonathan Burges, choreographed by Georgina Kee McCarter, with original music especially composed for the show by Tracey McRory, Richard Laird and Paddy Danagher.<\/p>\n

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The Unfinished Broadside<\/p>\n

Development Officer with Inishowen Development Partnership, Tracey McRory, said she was delighted to work with cross-border EMBRACE project partners Sollus to bring the production to both Derry and Letterkenny.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Unfinished Broadside\u00a0blends history, intrigue and time-travel storytelling to bring the birth of a nation vividly to life,\u201d she said. \u201cWe were thrilled to involve so many talented local people in this production. Daith\u00ed, in particular, is establishing himself as one of the region\u2019s most promising young performers, recently starring in\u00a0Trespasses\u00a0on Channel 4 and\u00a0Say Nothing\u00a0on Disney+.\u201d<\/p>\n

Daith\u00ed, who trains at Encore Performing Arts Academy in Letterkenny, also shared his excitement at being part of the production, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to help bring this powerful story to audiences during such a significant anniversary year.<\/p>\n

Following its successful and warmly received performance at the Millennium Forum,\u00a0The Unfinished Broadside\u00a0comes to An Grian\u00e1n Theatre, Letterkenny on\u00a020th February 2026, with tickets now selling fast.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available from An Grian\u00e1n Theatre: https:\/\/angrianan.com\/event\/the-unfinished-broadside\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rising Letterkenny star brings acclaimed historical drama to home stage was last modified: February 14th, 2026 by Contributor<\/p>\n

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