TWISTED LANE
Prologue invites the audience to become voyeurs to the backstage world of a travelling circus. The audience are autonomous to choose their own path through the circus encampment, by following characters and exploring spaces they will discover more than the performance of the circus, they will uncover the stories of the people who live in this world.
Current production Prologue is an outdoor immersive performance in partnership with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. It was presented at Cairde on 7 & 8 July 2024 at Temple House.
A short YouTube presentation from Director Aoife Carry (for ISACS PITCH programme at Waterford Spraoi):
About
Twisted Lane
Twisted Lane Productions is an Irish based Spectacle Theatre company founded by Aoife and Mark Carry in 2021. Aoife and Mark have been working Internationally on large scale circus and spectacle shows since 2014. They have worked with companies such as Franco Dragone, Cirque Du Soleil and MGM. Twisted Lane's main inspiration for deviating from large scale work in 2025 is Compagnia Finzi Pasca (Swiss based production company) who have not only created large scale performances for Olympic Games Ceremonies and two Cirque Du Soleil shows, but also create smaller successful touring shows to showcase their unique style and storytelling through circus.
-
Twisted Lane Productions were recipients of the European Festival Association's Emerging Artist Award 2023.
-
They receive Arts Grant Funding from the Arts Council of Ireland.
-
Twisted Lane also receive producing and expert advisory supports under Promenade's Arts Council funded Creative Production Supports programme
Future
Projects
Future project in development from 2025
​
In 2025 Twisted Lane are developing a new contemporary circus production exploring the theme of grief through the clearing of a loved one’s belongings. This will be a staged indoor performance directed by Aoife Carry. It will involve a solo performer with object manipulation and movement sequences. Partners Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and Clifden Arts Festival.
We are seeking partners for residency space, co-production and presentation opportunities from 2025.Premiere planned for summer 2026. ​​​
​