Sun. 13 Sep. 2026, 8 – 9.15pm
Free Admission
A heartfelt comedy-drama, about love, family and giving people second chances, featuring Brian Higgins, previous winner of Best Actor at the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival.
Presented by The Model in association with Sligo Pride.
Synopsis
Reluctantly forced to return to his rural Sligo roots because of the need to care for his sick mother, Frank has given up on ever finding love. Prompted by his mother to get back on the dating scene, an unexpected connection on Grindr, gives him renewed hope. And with Yuri, their new Ukrainian home-help, easing his caring responsibilities, things are really starting to look up. But when an unexpected discovery completely derails his budding romance, help comes from an entirely unexpected source.
About the Artists
Sean Denyer
Writer/Director
Sean is an award winning playwright and Artistic Director of Wilde Stages, Dublin’s Queer Theatre Festival. His plays have won two National GALA Awards and three “Oscar Wildes” at the Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, as well as being nominated for Best Play at Brighton, Prague and Manchester Fringe Festivals. Now Dublin based, Sean lived in Sligo for many years and returns as often as he can!
Brian Higgins
Actor
Born and brought up in Sligo, Brian is an award winning actor who has starred in numerous plays in Ireland and the U.K For his performance in Tuesdays at Tesco, Brian was awarded, Best Actor at the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. His next project will be starring in a sequel to Blindr, which will feature in the Wilde Stages festival in 2027. This event marks the first time Brian has been back on stage in Sligo since appearing in Blue Heart Theatre’s production of, The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel at the Factory in 2015.
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Sponsors & Funders
This project is in support of the Night-Time Economy After Hours at the Museum scheme by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sports.









