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'Rachaimis ar thuras le chéile...'
Let's Take a Journey Together...
Into the Circle Theatre's
Sacred Intention
Into the Circle Theatre is devoted to reverently honouring the tradition of the Irish seanchaí.
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Through the weaving of Irish culture, folklore, and mythology, we share hallowed tales of remembering the wisdom of the body, the magic of the human spirit, and the sacred relationship between the physical and otherworldly realms.
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Many of these tales arise from the diasporic experience, carrying the grief of separation and the longing to belong — to land, to language, and to home, echoing through our bones.
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Rooted in the healing power of storytelling, Into the Circle Theatre kindles community gatherings, where story becomes a sacred journey back to the essence of who we are — body, heart, and soul.
In the Works
Dé thír mo Mháithreacha
Of the Land of My Mothers
Premiering in Early 2027
"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
Into the Circle on Substack
Recent Tellings
Vision of Imbolc | S1 Ep6
Stand at the ceremonial threshold between seasons — where Samhain meets Imbolc.
Journey into the heart of the story, where an Cailleach greets Brigid at the turning of the year. Stillness softens. Darkness lifts. And seeds of becoming begin to stir.
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Here, the wise woman does not entirely disappear as the light returns. She is invited to walk with us — carrying the bones of what has been, midwifing what is yet to be born.
A Winter's Wish | S1 Ep5
Journey into a winter’s tale where a child’s soft question stirs the magic of an Cailleach, the ancient grandmother spirit of Irish folklore — and the quiet miracles that can mend a grieving heart.
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In a tale where myth is woven alongside the human heart, an Cailleach offers the Little Boy (and listeners alike) a spark of winter magic and a gentle reminder: our loved ones remain connected to us, even when their physical presence feels far away.
Molly's Story | S1 Ep4
In Molly’s Story, journey into a tale that moves between beginnings and endings, held by the ancient ones who dwell betwixt the veils. As Samhain continues, let us look to the North — to the ancestors, an Cailleach, and the quieting Earth — as we’re reminded that death is not an ending, but perhaps immram into a new beginning.
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
Irish-Canadian Storyteller, Writer, Producer,
Into the Circle Theatre's - Creative Visionary
As a sacred storyteller, spiritual counsellor, and ordained minister, 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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As the Creative Visionary of Into the Circle Theatre, Erica weaves Irish culture, folklore, and mythology into contemporary storytelling that honours feminine wisdom and ancestral memory.
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