SCANRA: Samhain at the Cellar
- Saturday 26 October 7:30pm
- The Workmans Cellar
- €12 + €1.34 Booking Fee
music
storytelling
SCANRA: Samhain at the Cellar is an immersive night of music, myth and storytelling celebrating the Irish origins of Samhain through the voices and mediums of modern creators.
Presented in collaboration with Workmná, who are dedicated to showcasing female and non-binary artists, the night will feature live performances from composer and violinist Éna Brennan, the award-winning Dulciana Vocal Ensemble, goth folk artist Aoife Wolf, and industrial duo 7of9 – each set specially curated to evoke elements of the supernatural and the strange.
As well as music, the night will feature pop-up storytelling from spoken-word artist Jo Morrigan Black and the Fireside podcast’s Kevin C. Olohan.
SCANRA is not your average costume party. While dressing up is encouraged, you’re invited to bring your curiosity, imaginations and keep your wits about you as the Cellar is transformed into a haunted tapestry of the macabre.
| Duration | 4 hrs |
|---|---|
| Doors | 7pm |
| Age Suitability | 18+ |
| Latecomers | Latecomers are welcome, please enter quietly if arriving mid-performance. We encourage attendees to arrive at the start so they don't miss a thrill or chill. |
| Warnings | This event contains strobe lighting and adult themes. |
| Accessibility | Venue is not wheelchair accessible. The venue is accessed by 9 steps from street level down into the cellar. More info |
The Workmans Cellar, 8 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 HT44, Ireland
Bus
The closest Dublin Bus stops to the Workman’s Cellar are:
Stop 1934, Dame Street, Westbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 123 150, 151, 77A
Stop 7581, Dame Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 14, 15, 15A, 15B, 15D, 14
Stop 1358, Dame Street, Eastbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 65, 65B, 68, 68A, 69, 77A, 150
Stop 312, Wellington Quay, Westbound – Bus numbers 26, 52, 74, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6; Dublin Express: P29, X25, X27, X28, X30, X31
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
Tickets are €12 + €1.34 Booking Fee
Arrival
Large portions of Temple Bar are cobblestoned and pedestrianised, but some of the pathways can be uneven, narrow or obstructed by bins and locked bikes. The road of Essex Street is cobbled, and it is used by cars.
The closest Dublin Bus stops to the Workman’s Cellar are:
Stop 1934, Dame Street, Westbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 123 150, 151, 77A
Stop 7581, Dame Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 14, 15, 15A, 15B, 15D, 14
Stop 1358, Dame Street, Eastbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 65, 65B, 68, 68A, 69, 77A, 150
Stop 312, Wellington Quay, Westbound – Bus numbers 26, 52, 74, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6; Dublin Express: P29, X25, X27, X28, X30, X31
Nearest accessible parking is at the Fleet Street Car Park, which is 350m away.
Limited accessible parking bays are located on Essex Street and Castle Street.
Pick up and drop off is available on Essex Street.
Entry
As this is a basement venue, there are 9 steps down into the Workman’s Cellar. Unfortunately there is no lift or ramp access, so this venue is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Space
The Workman’s Cellar is the basement venue of The Workman’s Club, which is accessed on Wellington Quay. Access for the Cellar is via Essex Street, but there is no access from this venue to The Workman’s Club. Once inside the main entrance, there are steps within the venue, leading to the performance space and bathrooms.
This venue is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There is no designated accessible bathroom in this venue, and there is no step-free access to the ladies and gents bathrooms either. The closest accessible bathroom is in Roberta’s, the restaurant above the Cellar on Essex Street and is accessible via lift, or just inside the entrance of Porterhouse Bar, which is also on Essex Street.
Bar
The bar has a height of 135cm, with the option of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Straws are available.
Performance Space
A small stage will host the musicians and spoken word artists. There will be standing room for the majority of guests but if people with access requirements need to sit, volunteers can arrange for chairs to be placed in a suitable location.
Seating
Moveable chairs with no arm rests are available. Fitted couches run alongside the edges of the venue.
Sound
This will be a miced event using the venue’s in house PA system.
Lighting
Throughout the venue, there will be brighter lights with some darkened areas in the performance space. The bathrooms have direct white light. No strobe lighting will be used.
Quieter Room
There is no designated quiet space in The Workman’s Cellar.