As the sun sets on three nights, the names of the dead are read, each commemorated with a stone in The Cairn.

Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre presents this newly commissioned, intimate physical theatre performance from the May 28-30, in the unique setting of Pollnagollum Caves, Boho. Written by Carlo Gébler and Seamus McCanny, devised and performed by Dylan Quinn, the performance builds on the company’s existing portfolio of work that seeks to explore issues relevant to our past, present and future.

Writer Carlo said: “The Cairn is a dance piece, an art piece, and a theatre piece, an index of our dead, which memorialises the names and final moments of everyone killed in Fermanagh and its hinterlands between August 1920 and August 1921, during the the War of Independence.

“The list is long. The lives cut short are many and there is nothing to celebrate.”

The limited audience members may come and go as they witness the construction of the Cairn, the selection of one stone after an-other and the final creation of the physical memorial. The two hour event culminates in a dance performance during the final hour, emerging from the emotionally-charged process.

Artistic Director Dylan Quinn said: “The Cairn is a reflection on our past, an opportunity to consider who we are and who we want to be. Our creative voices play a vital role in helping us explore our human experiences and enable us to consider more creative solutions to the challenges we face.

“The Cairn has been created to provide an intimate exploration of a specific period of time in our history and to reflect on its impact through a physical, emotional and creative investigation.”

A limited number of 20 seats will be provided for viewers, allowing them to be part of an intimate theatrical experience and allow for social distancing. Access arrangements and tickets will be available on the company website dylanquinndance.org.

Over the past challenging 12 months, Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre has continued to deliver creative projects, presenting two festivals, an ongoing health and well-being programme, whilst touring the company’s acclaimed performance Fulcrum in Germany. Artistic Director Dylan Quinn is currently working on a new live theatre production, Rough Girls with the Lyric Theatre Belfast, and has recently been awarded a commemoration attachment with the Abbey Theatre Dublin.

The performance of The Cairn has been funded by The Arts Council for Northern Ireland and made possible with support from The Department for Foreign Affairs.