WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX
by Veronica Coburn

In 1922, Ireland’s first Constitution promised liberty “without distinction of sex.” Fifteen years later, Bunreacht na hÉireann betrayed that promise. Article 41 reduced women to domestic and reproductive roles, erasing unmarried, queer, trans and non-conforming lives while legitimising a culture of exclusion and silence that has suffocated generations of Irish women. This legacy still shapes Ireland today.

Blending spoken text, choral song, dance by sean nós and contemporary dancer Sibéal Davitt, an original score / sound design by Sinéad Diskin and the voice of a powerful chorus, Veronica Coburn creates an urgent theatrical reckoning with gender, power and the unfinished fight for equality.

Premiered October 2026 at Draíocht Blanchardstown as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.

Funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

Conceived, written, and directed by
Veronica Coburn

Presented by
Once Off Productions & Draíocht Blanchardstown

AVAILABLE TO TOUR

For touring details contact producer Maura O’Keeffe at maura@onceoffproductions.com

PAST PERFORMANCE DATES
30 September - 3 October 2026 at Draíocht Blanchardstown, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival

Performers
Caoimhe Coburn Gray and Sibéal Davitt

Composer & Sound Design
Sinéad Diskin

Set & Costume Design
Deirdre Dwyer

Lighting Design
Mark Galione

Video Design
Michael Dunne

Choreographer
Sibéal Davitt

Creative Producers
Emer McGowan and Maura O’Keeffe

Line Producer
Emilia Smart-Denson

Assistant Director
Mark Anthony O’Reilly

Production Manager
Brendan McLoughlin, Showscope

Technical Manager
Mark Fennell, Showscope

John McCabe
Technical Manager, Draíocht

Stage Manager
Stephanie Ryan

Production Sound Engineer
Kevin McGing

Chief Electrician
Alan Mooney

Assistant Stage Manager
Kaitlin Gaddy

Rehearsal Facilitator
Debra Salem

Collaborating Artist/Early Development
Joe Lee

Choreographic Consult
Emily Kilkenny Roddy

Chorus Video
Kilian Waters and Daniel Keane, Arcade Films

Chorus Audio Engineer
Morgan Dunne

Graphic Design
Medb Lambert

Photography
Ewa Figaszewska

Chorus recorded at Studio14