Bellow tells the extraordinary real-life story of one of Ireland’s foremost accordionists, Danny O’Mahony, a man who had dedicated his life to the preservation of traditional Irish music.

Now, after 40 years of breathing life into centuries-old tunes, Danny is finally taking a moment to stop and consider what this lifelong dedication has cost him. From the vibrant dance halls of his youth to the quiet solitude of late-night practice, Bellow weaves together past and present as Danny revisits pivotal moments in his life, his first taste of music as a child, the mentors who shaped him, and the unrelenting pursuit of mastery that left little room for little else. 

Alongside Danny’s sublime live accordion playing, Bellow features an original electronic composition by Valgier Siggurdson and contemporary dance. The result is an arresting theatre performance exploring the artist’s need to express their true self.

Brokentalkers are associate artists of LÓKAL.