Bloomsday Festival 2026: Danse Lumière

Join us on 13th June for this special Bloomsday Festival performance of a dance-theater work inspired by James Joyce, created by American dance company Danse Lumière.

Danse Lumière creates dance-theater that connects arts, environment, and humanity. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, the company is known for adapting significant literary works for the stage, reimagining them through a fusion of dance, music, and theater. Danse Lumière’s work often engages with some of the most pressing social issues of our time.
Founder and Artistic Director Kathryn Roszak is widely recognized for her stage adaptations of works by writers including Isabel Allende, Maxine Hong Kingston, Emily Dickinson, Tomas Tranströmer, and Rainer Maria Rilke.
Artistic Director
Kathryn Roszak is the Artistic Director of Danse Lumière, an acclaimed choreographer and advocate for women in the arts. Her work has been presented by the Martha Graham Dance Series, San Francisco Symphony, 92NY, and La MaMa ETC. She is also the founder of the Women Directors, Choreographers, and Composers Residency at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program.
For more information, please visit https://www.dlkdance.com.

“So engaging was last night’s performance. Lujan, from the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, epitomizes why ballet remains vibrant and alive. I marveled at his nuanced and rich interpretations.”
-Theater Beyond Broadway, New York City

“The performance was a sophisticated and moving interpretation of Joyce’s world. Roszak’s work reflects a rare combination of literary depth, choreographic precision, and cultural sensitivity. She approaches Joyce not only with reverence, but with a dynamic artistic vision that resonates with contemporary audiences.”
— Liam Reidy, President, United Irish Cultural Center

Two performances at 3pm & 7pm.

is organised by in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Artistic Director Kathryn Roszak

Actor Russell Murphy

Dancer Jonatan Lujan

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Host or Publisher James Joyce Centre