Roisin’s Robe, an Allegory by Patrick Hogan, former Clare TD, is a one-act play set in a typical Irish farmhouse.
The play, set against the backdrop of the Easter Rising of 1916, delves into themes of loss, resilience, and national identity through the allegorical representation of Ireland as Roisin. Roisin, a matriarch longing to reclaim her stolen robe, symbolizes Ireland’s quest for freedom and unity. Her family, each embodying different facets of the Irish struggle, faces both internal and external conflicts as they strive to restore their mother’s dignity and heritage.
Roisins Robe was billed for production by the Dramatic Society of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union on Sunday April 23rd, 1916. Due to the Easter Rising, this performance did not take place.
Clare Youth Theatre, through the Decades of Centenaries Programme, are proud to present this rehearsed reading, produced by Jessica Curtin.
This production is presented by Clare Arts Office as part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme and is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media and Clare County Council.
Special thanks to Clare Libraries, Clare Local Studies Centre and Clare Museum.
Admission is free. No tickets required and all are welcome.