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Fishamble’s The Humours Of Bandon by Mags McAuliffe Pic: Patrick Redmond

The Humours of Bandon

Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

On tour

Rating:****

The Humours of Bandon premiered at the Dublin Fringe Festival in 2016 as part of Fishamble Theatre’s Show in a Bag initiative, which offers performers an opportunity to develop a piece of work for the touring circuit with expert help.

The model has offered some theatrical gems since the initiative began in 2010, including Dublin Old School, Charolais and Beowulf: The Blockbuster, ...