Filmmaker Darius Devas is hosting an Irish culture night, fundraising for a documentary series he’s making later this year about a journey to Ireland. The night will feature an incredible array of talent from the community, weaving together song, story, poetry, mythology, and teaser footage Darius filmed last year in Ireland.
The series will follow the journey of Darius and three friends, Purdie Wood, Thomas Kiely, and Megan Edwards traveling to Ireland to explore their cultural heritage together. Over the past year, the four have been gathering to deepen their relationship to their Irish ancestry. They will share songs, stories, and the powerful experience of coming together in this way. The night will also feature Irish singer-songwriter Julie Hayes, Alice Night, and violinist Cye Wood – with more to be announced.
Darius says, ‘I want to bring a feeling to the night, of the magic that I’ve been experiencing with my friends as we’ve been doing a deepdive together into our cultural connections. Then the plan is to make this a series to share with the world. I want to inspire people to build connections with whatever culture they come from.’
Dinner and drinks will be available on the night.
Sunday from 5pm at The Drill Hall Theatre, Mullumbimby. Tickets: humanitix.com.
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