# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lucia Joyce - Contemporary Dance Irish Premiere - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Her father James Joyce changed literature. Lucia dreamed of making her mark through dance. Discover Lucia Joyce’s story through movement, theatre and film. Spain’s Karlik Danza Teatro brings Lucia Joyce, a Small Drama in Motion to New Ross for its Irish premiere at the 2026 Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre. Often remembered simply as the daughter of James Joyce, Lucia was a gifted modern dancer with a creative identity and ambitions of her own. This evocative dance-theatre production looks beyond her famous surname to reveal the woman, the artist and the complex life behind it. Combining contemporary dance, theatre and multimedia storytelling, the production uses the expressive power of the body, words and images to explore Lucia’s inner and artistic world. Running for approximately 70 minutes and suitable for ages 14+, the performance will be of particular interest to: * Transition Year and senior-cycle students * Dance and drama students * Teachers and youth arts groups * Lovers of theatre, dance, literature and Irish cultural history * Anyone interested in women artists whose stories have been overlooked When: Friday, 16 October 2026 Where: St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross Book your tickets: Visit St Michael’s Theatre or call +353 51 421255. A special companion event Earlier that afternoon, Dr Deirdre Mulrooney will introduce Lucia Joyce as an artist and significant figure in the hidden history of modern dance in 20th-century Ireland. Deirdre has been reclaiming Lucia’s artistic legacy through her RTÉ Lyric FM documentary, short dance film and 2024 publication, Lucia Joyce: Full Capacity. She will also share her 2026 aerial dance film, The Clouds Are Not Inaccessible, inspired by a little-known surrealist text written by Lucia in 1932. Together with Bess Rowen, Deirdre will explore the fascinating connections and parallels between Lucia Joyce and Eugene O’Neill. When: Friday, 16 October at 3.30pm Where: New Ross Library Admission: Free, but advance booking is required (Details to be announced) Presented as part of the Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre, 14–18 October 2026. Join us for an evening that brings Lucia Joyce out of the shadows and into the spotlight. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-ross/lucia-joyce-contemporary-dance-irish-premiere/200030766751526 - **Event Categories**: Art, Theatre, Entertainment, dance, performances, Festivals, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: New Ross - **state**: WX - **country**: Ireland - **location**: South Street, New Ross, Ireland Y34 D902 - **lat**: 52.39416 - **long**: -6.94533 - **full address**: South Street, New Ross, Ireland Y34 D902, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lucia Joyce - Contemporary Dance Irish Premiere - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4b05096f3ec15d5251c4245ba7772f2a2f587e8a0775af885a9a3c1be9e287d0-rimg-w1200-h630-dc385868-gmir?v=1791043345 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lucia Joyce - Contemporary Dance Irish Premiere being held? - **A:** Lucia Joyce - Contemporary Dance Irish Premiere takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at South Street, New Ross, Ireland Y34 D902, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lucia Joyce - Contemporary Dance Irish Premiere? - **A:** Lucia Joyce - Contemporary Dance Irish Premiere is organized by The Eugene O'Neill International Festival of Theatre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lucia Joyce - Contemporary Dance Irish Premiere is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Ross, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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