Historical figures brought to life in new production coming to Cork's Everyman theatre 

Three of Ireland’s most important historical characters will be brought to life in a unique show debuting at The Everyman later this month.

Souls, Shadows and Secrets is an original multi-media performance that brings Michael Collins, Countess Markievicz and Éamon de Valera to life on stage through old Pathé newsreels from 1915 to 1927.

Audiences will hear Michael Collins, Countess Markievicz, and Éamon de Valera tell personal stories and reveal their aspirations for the revolutionary period in Irish history.

Underscored by live traditional Irish music, the play also explores the emotions of the country’s women and men from a century ago.

Written and directed by Barry Monahan of the School of Film, Music and Theatre at UCC, the original multi-media performance will take to the stage at The Everyman on August 21 and 22.

Director of the Cork International Film Festival Fiona Clark said Souls Shadows and Secrets is “absolutely superb – beautifully drawn script, perfectly understated acting, seamlessly and poetically matched with stunning archive footage”.

For more information on the performance, visit everymancork.com.