“Mary Kate O’Flanagan has perfected the art of storytelling. She is an entertainer of the first rank and it is a privilege for the audience that she is prepared so generously to make a show of herself” – No More Workhorse

Back by popular demand, this is the culmination of a national tour after a sellout debut run here at Smock Alley in November/December 2023.

Making A Show of Myself is unique piece of theatre with roots in Seanchas (the Irish tradition of live storytelling.) In it, Mary Kate shows how stories save our sanity and sustain our spirits. She demonstrates how storytelling defines the shared values of tribes and binds together families, friend groups and the whole human race. She makes her case while illustrating it with six of her own captivating true-life stories that have made her a Grand Slam Champion Storyteller here and in America.

Making A Show of Myself has been described as “a hit show from one of the country’s most exciting creative minds.” – Cork Independent

”Endearing… uplifting… O’Flanagan is a joy to spend just over an hour with… get there while you can!” – ReviewsHub

“This life-affirming show is a good antidote right now in a world that seems impossibly difficult and cruel” – Irish Independent

This show has sold out before.

Age Suitability: 15+
Warnings: Mild sexual reference

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY Mary Kate O’Flanagan
DIRECTED BY Will O’Connell

TICKETS €20 | €16 (PREVIEW / CONCESSION)

RUNNING TIME 80 MINS

*Please be advised that the Saturday matinee show has a post-show discussion.

About the Company
Making A Show of Myself is a collaboration between Mary Kate, an award-winning storyteller and professional story expert and Will O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most beloved theatre makers, actor, pianist, composer and director.