Cities are monuments to our folly and our power – our attempt to stake claims on the environment around us. But they are also living museums, encroached upon by the nature they replaced. The stories hidden in the cityscape, the stories that play out within and without them, are etched in stone, concrete and steel.

Nestled in the heart of the city, the Franciscan abbey has known prayer, song, dereliction, commerce and the crude hand of progress. And like many parts of our heritage, it is getting a new life, in a new version of the city.

Marking this moment in time, visual artist, theatre maker, composer and sound designer Peter Power (whose installation with Eat My Noise, fLux, was so breathtaking in St Canice’s two years ago) has gathered an award-winning creative team to present a multi-media live theatre installation performed by the music ensemble 'Counsel' on the grounds of this iconic site.

The City Is Never Finished is a journey of exploration that will take approx. 30-40minutes, or less as you decide. Audiences will be staggered throughout the evening and bookings are for arrival time at the location.

Creative Team

Concept, Design & Direction by Peter Power

Composed by Peter Power & Michael Gallen

Video Design by David Mathúna

Lighting Design by Sarah Jane Shiels

Sculptural Design Realisation by David O'Brien and Sophie Gough

Dates

13 - 15 Aug: Kilkenny Arts Festival, St Francis Abbey, IN-PERSON, Various Times