Acting

Theo Dorgan

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Known For

Ordinary ThingsOrdinary Things · 2001
Ordinary Things
2001
MovieDocumentary
A short documentary about everyday objects, the people who used them, and the beauty of that use. From the video description: "An encounter with the past. The introductory film for visitors to the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) - Country Life. It tells a story about Irish traditional folk life, the self-sufficiency and community spirit by which people's lives were played out against a challenging physical environment. That environment quite often dictated the materials, crafts and traditions by which lives were lived. The museum's collection of 'ordinary things', on display in Turlough Park, illustrate these stories." Written and narrated by Irish writer and broadcaster Theo Dorgan. Made in association with the NMI — Country Life. Available online on the Youtube channel of the NMI — Country Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCYrq8yWSSQ
The Ulysses ProjectThe Ulysses Project · 2022
The Ulysses Project
2022
MovieDramaComedy
An irreverent, modern, non-traditional re-telling of Ulysses, told rapidly by a succession of over 75 international actors. The film maintains the rhythm of the novel's stream of consciousness with intimate, minutely nuanced provocative performances.
Staging the Treaty: Part 1 - Into the MaelstromStaging the Treaty: Part 1 - Into the Maelstrom · 2023
Staging the Treaty: Part 1 - Into the Maelstrom
2023
Movie
A four-part filmed presentation of Staging The Treaty by ANU Productions - a live recording of the long-form theatre performance re-staging the Dáil Debates of (1921–1922) at the original location where they took place in Earlsfort Terrace. Based on adaptation of original transcripts by Theo Dorgan, directed by Louise Lowe in 2022 and filmed by Tiny Ark. INTO THE MAELSTROM (161 mins): DAYS 1–4. The Plenipotentiaries have arrived back to Dublin from London to present the Treaty for ratification by Dáil Éireann. A bitter argument brews with De Valera, Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins.
Staging the Treaty: Part 3 - The PurgeStaging the Treaty: Part 3 - The Purge · 2023
Staging the Treaty: Part 3 - The Purge
2023
Movie
A four-part filmed presentation of Staging The Treaty by ANU Productions - a live recording of the long-form theatre performance re-staging the Dáil Debates of (1921–1922) at the original location where they took place in Earlsfort Terrace. Based on adaptation of original transcripts by Theo Dorgan, directed by Louise Lowe in 2022 and filmed by Tiny Ark. THE PURGE (99 mins): DAYS 9–11. As the Debate unfolds, key figures outline what is it stake. Former comrades are turning into bitter enemies. Chaos is threatening on all sides.
Staging the Treaty: Part 2 - The Battle of the TitansStaging the Treaty: Part 2 - The Battle of the Titans · 2023
Staging the Treaty: Part 2 - The Battle of the Titans
2023
Movie
A four-part filmed presentation of Staging The Treaty by ANU Productions - a live recording of the long-form theatre performance re-staging the Dáil Debates of (1921–1922) at the original location where they took place in Earlsfort Terrace. Based on adaptation of original transcripts by Theo Dorgan, directed by Louise Lowe in 2022 and filmed by Tiny Ark. THE TITANS (191 mins): DAYS 5–8. The Dáil is now in Public Session. Arthur Griffith proposes adoption of the Treaty, De Valera opposes this.
Staging the Treaty: Part 4 - The BallotStaging the Treaty: Part 4 - The Ballot · 2023
Staging the Treaty: Part 4 - The Ballot
2023
Movie
A four-part filmed presentation of Staging The Treaty by ANU Productions - a live recording of the long-form theatre performance re-staging the Dáil Debates of (1921–1922) at the original location where they took place in Earlsfort Terrace. Based on adaptation of original transcripts by Theo Dorgan, directed by Louise Lowe in 2022 and filmed by Tiny Ark. THE BALLOT (140 mins): DAYS 12 & 13. Attempts to find common ground have failed. De Valera announces that he proposes to resign as President. Griffith calls, in an impassioned speech, for the Treaty to be passed. The vote is finally taken. The Dáil has spoken, but there will be no peace.

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Ordinary ThingsOrdinary Things · 2001
Ordinary Things
2001
MovieDocumentary
A short documentary about everyday objects, the people who used them, and the beauty of that use. From the video description: "An encounter with the past. The introductory film for visitors to the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) - Country Life. It tells a story about Irish traditional folk life, the self-sufficiency and community spirit by which people's lives were played out against a challenging physical environment. That environment quite often dictated the materials, crafts and traditions by which lives were lived. The museum's collection of 'ordinary things', on display in Turlough Park, illustrate these stories." Written and narrated by Irish writer and broadcaster Theo Dorgan. Made in association with the NMI — Country Life. Available online on the Youtube channel of the NMI — Country Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCYrq8yWSSQ

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