The Story of Hospitality

Jennie Moran/Luncheonette

Performance, Lecture, Celebration

Date: Sunday 29th September
Time: 14:00
Location: The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Ln, Galway

What is hospitality and why does it matter? This performance is a celebration of the gorgeous system we have invented for welcoming strangers. We will delve into the origins of this poetic practice, the risks involved, the philosophy behind it, the strict rules, the honour attached to it, the folklore that surrounds it. This is an invitation to see hospitality, not as an industry, but as a gut instinct that we humans have for generosity and coexistence and to reconsider our role as hosts to one another.

Story of Hospitality is written by Jennie Moran/Luncheonette and animated by dance artist Roberta Ceginskaite and accompanied by musician Seamas Hyland.

Jennie Moran is an Irish visual artist who uses the philosophy of hospitality to create opportunities for shared connection. She runs Luncheonette, an emergency response unit which uses food to make places better. She has written a book entitled How to Soften Corners about the impact of hospitality in institutions.  

Roberta Ceginskaiteis a creator and dancer based in Galway. She graduated in Contemporary Dance from Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Tilburg. On return to Ireland, Roberta partook in the Step Up Dance Project, working with choreographer Fearghus Ó’Conchúir. She recently presented her solo piece ‘Spoonful’ at the What Next 2023 festival in Limerick and continues to create her own work thanks to the Arts Council Agility Award, the HATCH mentorship award from Dance Ireland and the Galway Dance Project.

Seamas Hyland, native of west Waterford is a multi-instrumentalist, set dancer and singer. He is currently based in Dublin and is working to release a solo button accordion album in 2023. He plays in a duet project with banjo player Paddy Cummins and is a full-time member of the Mary Wallopers

 Supported by the Arts Council

Photo by Pablo Marín García