Tearmann Aiteach / Queer Sanctuary

Tearmann Aiteach / Queer Sanctuary dances a welcoming space that supports flourishing, solidarity and spritely sparkle. It has grown out of Fearghus Ó Conchúir and Isabella Oberländer’s separate practices as artists of different genders, generations and nationalities. Their dancing together celebrates what’s possible between their queer bodies and others.

Watch trailer below

You’re invited to watch, and if you fancy, to dive in. Dress up or not. Sparkle.

As part of their research into Tearmann Aiteach / Queer Sanctuary, Isabella and Fearghus collaborated with Dance Limerick’s Pride Dance Project throughout 2024, offering workshops for the participants in which they tested some of the concepts and materials that are part of this piece. A large group of participants came together to explore movement involving extensions and connection, in a warm playful space where everyone found their own style.

Isabella Oberländer is a dance artist who has aligned her performance practice with a wide range of queer and feminist art-making in Ireland. Fearghus Ó Conchúir is a dance artist whose work has investigated the politics of gay experience in Ireland. They have been developing this work together for the past two years.

Please note: Contains loud noise, smoke machines, strobe lighting and nudity. 

Production Credits

Concept, Choreography and Performance Isabella Oberländer and Fearghus Ó Conchúir
Set and Video Design Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng
Fashion Design Gregor Pituch
Lighting Designer Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Additional Composition Alma Kelliher
Dramaturgical Support Luke Pell
Production Manager: Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Producer Louisa Borg Costanzi Potts
Marketing Emer Casey
 
Produced with the support of An Chomhairle Ealaíon/The Arts Council and Dance Limerick. Tearmann Aiteach / Queer Sanctuary is also supported by Dance Cork Firkin Crane, Dublin Fringe Festival, Dance Ireland, Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Tipperary Dance, and Dublin Dance Festival.