MOSH Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
Ireland
This is a dance, a gig, a theatrical shove into the heart of the pit
Fri 23—Sat 24 May 2025
Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding chaos of the mosh pit, where dance and release collide. The adrenaline rush, the raw connection, the pulse of live music – it’s more than a gig. It’s a way of life.
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€22 full price / €18 conc.
How long?
60 mins (no interval)
Age guidance: 12+. This performance features loud music, smoke machines, strobe lighting and strong language, as well as references to adult topics and violence.
From the show
Watch
★★★★★ Their depictions, both in words and dance, are moving and, dare I say, romantic, entirely turning the genre on its head for anyone green with mosh immaturity.
The Irish Times
There is a lot of humour in the piece which is unexpected, but alongside this is the warm and loving spotlight that shines on a subculture, teasing out the many and varied personal and communal reasons for its existence.
Reviews Hub
★★★★★ The five cast members (who are exceptional) explode onto the stage in a flurry of bodies, potent bursts of energy and passionate releases.
The Irish Times
In MOSH, you’ll come face to face with The Mad Bastards, The Pit Protectors, The Karate Choppers, and The Bearded Beer Drinkers – each playing their part in this unfiltered ritual of wild abandon. But beneath the sweat and fury lies something deeper: a community built on music, movement, risk and the momentum of the crowd.
Featuring raucous dance, live music and interviews with real mosh pit devotees, this show uncovers the hidden meaning behind a misunderstood subculture. Is it aggression? Is it connection? What are the rules and why would anyone do this?
Following 5-star reviews and an award-winning run at Dublin Fringe Festival 2023, MOSH is back for a national tour across Ireland in 2025. Don't miss your chance to experience this show packed with humour, heart and plenty of headbanging.
Credits
- Writer & Director Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
- Choreographer Robyn Byrne
- Dancers Gerard Headley, Emily Kilkenny Roddy, Alex O’Neill, Adam O’Reilly, Ben Sullivan
- Musicians Cameron Macaulay, Karen Millar
- Sound Designer Richard Durning
- Composers Richard Durning, Joe Love
- Set & Costume Designer Ellen Kirk
- Lighting Designer John Gunning
- Creative Producer Tilly Taylor
- Assistant Producer Róisín Harten
- Production Manager Jack Leitch
- Stage Manager Lisa Barry
- Audio Engineer Éoin Murphy
- Chief LX Peter Bond
Tour and creation funded by The Arts Council of Ireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and supported by field:arts. MOSH was created with additional support from Waterford City & County Council, ArtLinks, Firkin Crane, and Garter Lane Arts Centre. Originally developed at the 8th PanPan International Mentorship and VISUAL Carlow.
