Heartfelt and humorous, an honest exploration of family, autism and the stories that shape us
‘Addressing autism with sensitivity and charm, Brambles is a genuine delight’ The Arts Review
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BEWLEY’S CAFÉ THEATRE with Cara Christie is proud to present...
Following its SOLD-OUT Dublin Fringe run in 2025!
BRAMBLES
by Cara Christie
Claire crash-lands from Cork into her sister Holly’s flat on a mission to dig up the past. But Holly doesn’t have time for Claire, she is too busy building her own family’s future with her partner Glen.
An exploration of the stories that shape us, through two sisters who have grown apart, learning to find their way back together.
Inspired by Christie’s own family, Brambles is a lived, felt experience, exploring the messy, complex bonds between neurodiverse and neurotypical siblings.
Brambles is a piece of theatre that weaves intimate storytelling and humour into a profoundly affecting experience for audiences.
“Very emotional, more emotional than I thought it would be. It’s a story that resonates with lots of families not just in Ireland but the world. And the Bram Stoker bit was genius” Audience reaction
Content/themes: Contains references to mental health.
Duration: 60 minutes
Relaxed Performances:move, make noise, re-enter freely, ensemble-led, sensory, humour-filled, and radically accessible.
Age Guidance: 14+
Accessibility pack available :
Nominated for the Fishamble New Writing award, Making it Happen Award and Best Performer Award in Dublin Fringe 2025.
Developed at Dublin Fringe Festival Studios. Supported by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Irish Theatre Institute (ITI), Lyric Theatre & Pavilion Theatre.
BOOKING INFORMATION
January 11th – 30th, 2027
Mon-Sat at 1pm (doors open at 12.50pm)
Tickets: Low-price Mon/Tues €10, Wed/Thurs €12, Fri/Sat €15.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible via the main Grafton Street entrance with a lift to the second floor.
CAST AND CREW
WRITTEN BY:Cara Christie
DIRECTED BY:Olivia Songer
PERFORMED BY:Aoife Cassidy, Cara Christie & Oliver Flitcroft
SET & COSTUME DESIGN: Florentina Burcea
LIGHTING DESIGN:Conor McGowan
SOUND DESIGN: Paul Donegan
GRAPHIC DESIGN:Paul Donegan
PHOTOGRAPHY:Carol Cummins