BPM
BRIAN FRIEL
2025
BPM is a bold new dance-theatre production inspired by the euphoric and defiant spirit of Northern Ireland’s 1990s–2000s rave scene — a time when young people sought refuge, release, and rebellion against the backdrop of political unrest and the fragile hope of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Driven by a live DJ set, this immersive performance fuses raw contemporary dance, striking theatrical moments, and authentic voices from the era. At its heart lies a provocative question: Did the rave generation create the space for a peaceful future in Northern Ireland?
CUCK
​TINDERBOX THEATRE COMPANY'S IGNITION
A show in a week with the provocation "CUCK" by Abbie Spallen
Choreography: Eileen McClory
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Dramaturgy: Hanna Slattne
Dancers: Ryan O'Neill & Vasiliki Stasinaki
Photos: Ciaran Bagnall
Film: Conan McIvor
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​Produced by Tinderbox Theatre Company
BPM intends to tour in spring/summer 2026, mainly non-traditional theatre spaces and clubs as an immersive full hour experience followed by a live DJ set and we are also keen to tour internationally. There has been high interest in the show already, for more information contact eileen@offtherailsdance.com
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A touring spec and footage is available on request.
TEAM
Concept & Direction: Eileen McClory
Choreography: Eileen McClory & Company
Sound Designer: Isaac Gibson
Lighting Designer: Mary Tumelty
Dancers: Gerry Headley, Saoirse O’Kane, Ed Mitchell,
Rosie Mullin & Ryan O’Neill
Rehearsal Director: Ryan O’Neill
Images: Lost lens Caps
Music credits: Orbital, Ralph Fridge, Da Hool, Mauro Picotto,
System F, Blank & Jones, Sidekick
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Sound Bites: Blue Sky Media suppliers & copyright's owners for this material: Lush documentary, BBC Radio Ulster
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Supported by: Arts Council Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council, Queens University, The MAC, Brassneck Theatre, Belfast International Arts Festival.
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