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Schedule

Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

The Nest (Branching Out Art CLG) | Sligo, SO

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A fiery widow, a stubborn creditor, and a duel gone wrong! Know Promises Theatre Collective takes on Chekhov’s brilliantly absurd comedy,
About this Event

A grieving widow refuses to leave her mourning until an unexpected visitor arrives demanding an unpaid debt. What follows is a fiery clash of tempers, insults, a pistol duel, and an unlikely romance. Know Promises Theatre Collective brings Anton Chekhov’s classic comedy to life through playful physical theatre, bold characters, and plenty of absurdity.


Directed by: Dylan McGloin

Cast:

  • Ellen Gilmartin as Popova
  • Kyle Conlon as Smirnov
  • Erik Urban as Luka, the Footman

A Little Extra! 🍷🎁

Every ticket purchased includes a FREE glass of wine, including tickets purchased through our 2-for-1 ticket offer!

And there's more! We're giving audiences the chance to win some fantastic prizes during the run, including:

  • ☕ €50 voucher for Osta Coffee Shop
  • 👔 A brand-new item from the latest EJ Menswear clothing collection

Come along, enjoy a drink, experience some theatrical chaos, and you might even leave with a prize!

With Thanks

Know Promises Theatre Collective would like to extend a huge thank you to our supporters and sponsors for helping make this production possible.

Special thanks to:

  • The Nest & Custom House
  • Sligo Drama Circle
  • EJ Menswear
  • Osta Coffee Shop

Your generosity and continued support help us create, develop, and present new theatrical work in Sligo and beyond. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who makes independent theatre happen.


The Nest is an intimate performance space with limited seating capacity. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is currently limited.


Nest Eircode: F91 K79P

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Where is it happening?

The Nest (Branching Out Art CLG), Custom House Quay, Sligo, Ireland

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Tickets

EUR 10.00 to EUR 11.70

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