Marie Jones' The Blind Fiddler

Marie Jones’ magic weaves live traditional music with our unique sense of humour for Un-fleadh-gettable show.

The Blind Fiddler by Marie Jones, is a Tragi-dramedy theatre piece that explores family, memory and cultural identity, set against a traditional Irish Music backdrop.

The narrative follows Pat and Mary Gormley, an ill-matched couple — Pat is a relaxed pub owner, storyteller and musician, while Mary is focused on social advancement. Their daughter Kathleen, looking back thirty years later, attempts to understand her parents’ relationship and the forces that drove their family apart. Through this reflective journey, Kathleen uncovers an important family secret and reevaluates her childhood memories

The story transports you from 1970’s Northern Ireland to the 1990’s.

The Blind Fiddler is a Marie Jones classic, having previously sold out UK and Irish tours, as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Featuring world class musicians Cathal Hayden & Mairtín O’Connor and the Murphy brothers, Niall & Eoin. Fiddler is a perfect illustration of Marie Jones’ fantastic ability to blend comedy & tragedy.