síofra
Act 2 of the Dark Mother Trilogy
Written by Natalia Bushnik and Kathleen Welch
Directed by Kathleen Welch
Music composed by Kathleen Welch
"...leaving the audience on edge, searching for coherence inside a dark fable that refuses to settle into sense."
'Critic's Pick', Intermission Magazine
siofra is Act II of the Dark Mother Trilogy by Natalia Bushnik and Kathleen Welch. síofra follows a newlywed couple in Belclare, Ireland, in the late 1800’s, and the tragedy that occurs when they build a home on a supposed ‘fairy mound’ underneath the famed Knockma Hill. Exploring the myth of Irish changelings, síofra features an extremely talented ensemble cast and original music by Welch. Join us at the foot of Knockma Hill, Ireland for a play that is both sinister and mysterious.
PROJECT HISTORY
The first draft of síofra was developed at the Warbler's Roost Artist Residency. It was workshopped with actors through 2025, and premiered in association with Eldritch Theatre in June 2026, at the Red Sandcastle Theatre to critical acclaim.
The Toronto premiere featured the talents of Natalia Bushnik, Darius Rathe, Justin Otto, Rachel Offer, Eric Woolfe, Jeanie Calleja, Susan Wesson, and Claire Haig-Halsall, with direction by Kathleen Welch and Stage Management by Leah Wilton, Lighting Design by Brendan Kinnon, and Ciarán Connaire collaborated as both our Set Builder and Irish Cultural Consultant.
