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Let's Take a Journey Together...
Into the Circle Theatre's
Sacred Intention
Into the Circle Theatre is passionately rooted in reverently honouring the tradition of the seanchaí in a modern context. Through the weaving of Irish culture, history, folklore, and mythology, we share hallowed tales of women remembering and reclaiming the wisdom of their body and the magic of their spirit.
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Inspired by the sacredness and healing power of sharing stories,
Into the Circle Theatre facilitates theatrical gatherings with the hopes of nourishing the soul, opening the heart, inspiring the mind, and alighting the spirit.
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In the Works
Dé thír mo Mháithreacha
Of the Land of My Mothers
"When you feel lost, place your trust
in the Mothers;
Claim her name in Her ancient tongue;
Reach your arms towards Her heavens and stars;
Rest your head upon Her breast;
Feel your feet upon Her earth;
And know that you are home."
A piece inspired through diasporic grief
and cultural belonging,
De thír mo Mháithreacha:
Of the Land of My Mothers
tells the tale of one Irish-Canadian woman's search for home upon lands that aren't of her blood and bones.
To know who you are and where you are going;
it helps to know where you come from.
Follow the creative process
of this sacred story at
Weavings of the Wise & Embodied
(on Substack).
Recent Tellings
Sacred Storytelling on Substack
Each entry is carefully curated, imbas inspired, and co-created with the sacredly held Otherworld. Receive the essence of an Into the Circle Theatre gathering - directly to your inbox.
Previous Shows
Into the Circle Theatre's
Inaugural Show
Premiered at the 2023 Ottawa Fringe Festival
Stars, Stones, and Shadows
A Heroine's Tale
Mysticism. Magic. And lore. Traverse into the shadows of our heroine's journey, into the Otherworld, sacredly held by some of Ireland's most ancient and prolific goddesses.
With the sturdy guidance and powerful presence of Macha, the Morrígan, and Brigid, our heroine goes within, as she remembers:
The wisdom of her body.
The power of her voice.
And the magic of her spirit.
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[Show Art by: Devyn Sharpe, Sharpe Illusions Tattoo]
" ... spellbinding ..."
- Apartment 613 (Barb Popel)
Erica O'Reilly
Sacred Storyteller, Writer, Producer,
Into the Circle Theatre's - Creative Visionary
As a sacred storyteller, Erica's heart-centred work is rooted in curating artistic experiences where souls feel seen, held, and heard. She believes deeply in the wisdom of the human body and spirit; and the powerful medicine of storytelling.
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Erica’s dán [soul work] is deeply woven within sacred embrace and traditions of the Irish Mná Feasa (the Wise Women), the Mná Leighas (the Medicine Women), and the Mná Chaointe (the Keening Women), and the Áes Dána (People of the Arts).​
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To learn more about Erica's inspiration and approach to sacred storytelling, click here.