Mother of All the Behans
Starring Imelda May.
- Mon 18 Aug - Sat 23 Aug 2025
- 2:30pm / 7:30pm
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£47.50 - £21.50 Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee.
Following two sell-out seasons in Dublin, don't miss Mother of All the Behans at the Grand Opera House for one week only!
Verdant Productions presents Imelda May starring in Mother of All the Behans. From the book by Brian Behan, adapted & directed for the stage by Peter Sheridan. Additional material by Rosaleen Linehan.
Join Imelda May for an evening of songs & stories celebrating the life of Brendan's Mammy, Kathleen Behan.
Kathleen's life was marked by love, loss and motherhood, raising her children amidst political fervour and challenging circumstances. Despite the struggles, Kathleen's home was filled with music and books, and she instilled her passion for freedom and rebellion in her children, many of whom went on to make signification contributions in the literary and activist realms. In her later years, Kathleen found her own spotlight, becoming a celebrated public figure through her singing, storytelling and appearances on radio and television.
Mother of All the Behans is the story of the 'inspirational' Kathleen, a fascinating record of a remarkable life, inspired by the songs and stories handed down through generations, this retelling is an entertaining journey through the social history of Dublin and the Behan family history.
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“It's all rather magical. Taking your breath away a little... A fitting tribute to a remarkable woman.”
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“A highly entertaining evening.”
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“Catch it if you can.”
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“If Kathleen Behan was around today, there's no doubt she would approve.”
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