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For Dolores

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  2w

Realtín is Irish, outgoing, bubbly. She used to be a mad socialite, but things are different now that she has a baby, Dolores. Mother, baby and even Aunt Mo come to terms together in this play about coping, friendship and motherhood.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

“When beautiful worlds collide.”

Mo (the Scottish one) and Réaltín (the Irish one) partied, played and blazed their way through the Edinburgh student dream.

Set in Glasgow a couple of years later, For Dolores is about friendship, motherhood and coming to terms with your worst mistakes.

Like twin stars in obsessive orbit, it’s a friendship, a rivalry and an adventure.

Risk is a delicious pleasure: until it all explodes in the blink of an eye.

How far will they go for love?

For Dolores was presented by Fishamble: The New Play Company, in association with Lime Tree Theatre|Belltable, Galway International Arts Festival, and Traverse Theatre at Belltable, Mick Lally Theatre, Pavilion Theatre and Traverse Theatre as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in July and August 2026.

History

For Dolores premiered across Ireland in 2026, produced by Fishamble: The New Play Company in association with Traverse Theatre, Galway International Arts Festival and Belltable. The play was performed at the Galway International Arts Festival and at the Pavilion Theatre in Dublin.

Cast Attributes

REALTÍN
ADA

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    Glasgow. Now.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 75 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Drugs
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes
    • Suicide

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    For Dolores – Eva O’Connor in Conversation

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Authors

Eva O'Connor

Eva O'Connor is a writer and performer from Ogonnelloe Co. Clare. She trained at Rose Bruford drama school, and runs Sunday’s Child theatre company with Hildegard Ryan. Her work has been produced in Ireland, the UK, France, Belgium, Australia, and the US. She has won multiple ...
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