A musical about a man the English don’t remember and the Irish will never forget. Put your hands up for Oliver Cromwell: Daddy of Democracy, Puritan and total Taurus. Ollie’s Army is back for a night of pure carnage, legendary pop anthems and bloody historical re-enactments.
But listen, he’s very sorry. Really very sorry. Really.
This is history but not as you know it; Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry is an outrageous new musical exploring English colonialism in Ireland framed by an archaeological dig in search of Cromwell’s missing head.
The story sees award-winning cabaret star and writer Xnthony channel England’s ‘Daddy of Democracy’ with an electrifying blend of pop bangers and musical theatre extravaganza.
Winner of best ensemble award at Dublin Fringe Festival 2022. Nominated for Best Production, Best soundscape and best costume at The Irish Times Theatre awards 2o22.
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“Hilarious, deceptively angry marvel [that] smuggles polemic into its comic show-stoppers - The Irish Times ★★★★★”
“‘Brash, funny and divine’ - The Arts Review ★★★★★”
PHOTO BY Patricio Cassinoni
PHOTO BY Patricio Cassinoni
PHOTO BY Patricio Cassinoni
The O.C team
Lead Artist and Writing - Anthony Keigher
Direction and Writing - Sam Curtis Lindsay
Composition and Writing - Sally Ó Dúnlaing
Producing - Hannah Turk
Choreography - Sarah Blanc
Set Design - Emma Bailey
Stage and Production Management - Zoe Smith
Costume Design - Joey A Frenette
Lighting Design - Joshie Harriette
Music Production and Sound Design - Klong
Marketing - Mads Street
Assistant Set Design - Pai Rathaya
Assistant Costume Design - Ross Aylward-Tarten
Funded by Arts Council Ireland, Arts Council England, Camden People’s Theatre and Xnthony ltd.
original 2022 Cast
Oliver Cromwell - Xnthony
Ensemble - Alison Arnopp
Ensemble - Sé Carr
Ensemble - Iestyn Arwel
Ensemble - Lórcan StraiN