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The Collector - The Presence of Absence
Tallaght, Co. Dublin
16 June 2026
Family friendly
This is the story of a man and his remnants. Together they live on a short street with long shadows, in his former father’s former shop, with a makeshift imagination and a suitcase with just enough space to fit inside.

The Presence of Absence tells the semi-fantastical story of The Collector – a recluse who has closed himself off from the outside & built his own world from the discarded scraps of society.

Incorporating circus skills with projection mapping, physical theatre, dysfunctional furniture and a unique soundscape, this story is a beautiful exploration of social isolation and celebrates the unexpected in the seemingly eccentric.

Presented By: Alchemy Arts

Duration: 50mins. No Interval

Age suitability 8+

Tickets €15 / conc €12

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Event details
Dates
16 June 2026
Time
Start 16:00End 16:50
Price
15
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Civic Theatre, Parthalán Place, Belgard Rd, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 NWN7, Ireland
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