HubCap Theatre
Mon, 17 Aug
|Whitechurch & Waterloo Community Centre
After bringing “The Parish” to over 70 venues nationwide, the boys return home to open our festival with comedy about life in a rural community.


Time & Location
17 Aug 2026, 20:00 – 21:30
Whitechurch & Waterloo Community Centre, Whitechurch and Waterloo Community Centre, Farranastig, Co. Cork, T34 RR58, Ireland
About the event
Tickets on sale now :
https://gr8events.ie/marys-hopes-and-dreams-festi-geal
We're delighted to kick off Festi-Geal with two men who know a thing or two about bringing communities together through laughter.
Hailing from Whitechurch and deeply rooted in rural life, Hubcap Theatre is the award-winning comedy partnership of Michael Ryan and Sean Kelleher. Since forming their theatre company in 2019, they've built a loyal following across Ireland with their unique brand of comedy, creating hilarious and heartwarming stories inspired by the characters, conversations and communities of rural Ireland. Their productions have toured more than 70 venues nationwide and have become favourites at festivals, community halls and theatres alike.
Known for their fast-paced performances, colourful characters and laugh-out-loud mix of slapstick, music, mime and storytelling, the Hubcap boys have a remarkable ability to find the extraordinary in ordinary Irish life. Whether it's cattle dealers, parish hall committees, tennis players or local legends, nobody is safe from their…