Won’t Be Told
A rebellious circus adventure that rages against the dying of the light!
Annoying, talented, and stubbornly skilled, Ken and Tina from Tumble Circus present Won’t Be Told, a rebellious circus adventure that rages against the dying of the light. Their world is packed with wild acrobatics, absurd juggling, and hysterical comedy, all delivered with the fierce determination of performers who refuse to go quietly. This is circus with attitude, heart, and a glorious refusal to behave.
Won’t Be Told is presented by Age & Opportunity, as part of the Bealtaine Festival which has been running since 1995 and is one of the largest festivals of its kind in Europe. Taking place throughout the month of May, it brings together artists, organisations and communities across Ireland to explore ageing through performance, visual art, music and participatory events. The programme spans theatres, public spaces and community settings, with a focus on access, visibility and creative expression at every stage of life.
As part of the Bealtaine programme, Won’t Be Told will be performed in a wide range of settings, including public squares, arts venues and community-based locations. This approach brings the work directly into different environments and audiences, reflecting the festival’s wider aim of making art visible and accessible across everyday spaces.
All shows are free of charge but those marked ** require pre-booking due to limited capacity.
| Date | Venue |
| 7th May 2.30pm | Wygram Nursing Home, Wexford |
| 8th May 2pm | St John’s Community Hospital – outdoor amphitheatre (via Creative Places Enniscorthy) |
| 8th May 5pm | Wexford Arts Centre (outside via SpringMoves Dance Festival) |
| 9th May 2pm | Market Square, Dundalk (via An Táin Arts Centre) |
| 10th May 1pm | Civic Theatre (Outdoors at Parthalán Place)** |
| 11th May 1pm | Community Centre (via Civic Theatre) |
| 13th May 1pm | Axis, Ballymun, Dublin (outside) |
| 16th May 1pm | Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo** |
| 19th May | Roscommon Care Centres |
| 20th May 3.15pm | Roscommon Square (via Rosorcas) |
| 21st May 2pm | St. Vincent’s Day Care Centre, Tipperary Town (via Creative Places Tipperary Town) |
| 21st May 5pm | Artist talk: How (Not) To Run a Circus Successfully for 30 Years (via Creative Places Tipperary Town) |
| 22nd May 11.00am | Fethard and District Day Care Centre (via Tipperary Arts Office) |
| 22nd May 3.30pm | Showgrounds Shopping Centre, Clonmel (via Tipperary Arts Office) |
| 23rd May 2pm | Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray (outside) |