The Mariettas - Pothole Productions

What to Expect

The Mariettas is a full-length comedy play by Cavan-based Pothole Productions, charting the story of an all-female showband whose origins lie in an idle shift in Jacob’s Biscuit Factory in Dublin in 1969. Five women from different backgrounds come together through an audition process to form a showband, and the production follows their journey. What makes the show distinctive is the staging: each of the five cast members plays four different characters, switching live in front of the audience using props, voice, accent and movement. The play was developed through a collaborative workshop process.

Good to Know

• Date: Friday 11 September 2026, 8:00pm at Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia, Co. Cavan.

• Tickets from Ramor Arts Centre box office: (049) 854 7074, Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm.

• Presented by Pothole Productions, a Cavan-based theatre company.

• The show has been touring Irish venues throughout 2026.

• Suitable for adults; comedy themes around female friendship and Irish social history.

Getting There

Ramor Arts Centre is on Main Street in Virginia town, approximately 50 minutes from Dublin and 20 minutes from Cavan town via the N3.