Carlow Arts Festival 2026: CHOP by Cian Kinsella
A dangerously funny, wildly absurd theatre performance written and performed by Cian Kinsella
Monday 1 June 2026, 3pm, Carlow College Grounds
Free, no booking required
Prepare for CHOP, a dangerously funny, wildly absurd theatre performance written and performed by Cian Kinsella (Lords of Strut). This high-energy one-man show dives into fragile masculinity, social satire, and environmental collapse with sharp humour and physical wit that keeps audiences buzzing long after the curtain falls.
CHOP blends comedy and chaos with theatrical playfulness, creating a performance that’s unpredictable, thought-provoking, and unapologetically entertaining. Driven by Kinsella’s dynamic stage presence, the piece pushes boundaries and invites audiences into its absurd world, where physicality and timing elevate every beat of the narrative.
CHOP is presented by VISUAL Carlow as part of Cian Kinsella's artists' residency.
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