Live Collision

Big news from Live Collision —

We’re delighted to share that we’ve been awarded a Commission Award from the Arts Council to support the work of Pradeep Mahadeshwar in developing TAMASHA / Out of Shadows (working title).

This also marks the beginning of a week-long residency as part of Live Collision Salon 2026, where we’ll be working closely with Pradeep towards a new performance work, with a view to premiering at Live Collision 2027.

After a day of rest, we’re back in the space — settling into a slower, focused week at Project Arts Centre.

TAMASHA / Out of Shadows brings together a cast of myth-inspired characters to explore q***r migrant life in Ireland, tracing themes of displacement, desire, stigma and belonging.

Pradeep Mahadeshwar (he/they) is a Dublin-based filmmaker and visual artist from India whose work explores migration, language, q***r identity, and intercultural storytelling. Working across film and performance-led visual practice, he centres the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people of colour in Ireland within broader transnational contexts.

Since 2019, his ongoing project New Irish Q***rness has examined the evolving landscape of Ireland’s multi-ethnic q***r identities through experimental and performative cinema. His films employ surreal and satirical strategies to interrogate sexual racism, displacement, nostalgia for language and land left behind, gender fluidity, and belonging, creating emotionally layered cinematic spaces that challenge dominant representations.

Alongside his artistic practice, Pradeep is the founder of Q***r Asian Pride Ireland and the Q***r Spectrum Film Festival, initiatives that expand access to cultural cinema for migrant and QPoC communities. His filmmaking combines formal experimentation with a sustained commitment to cultural equity, critical engagement, and audience development within contemporary Irish film culture.

Huge thanks to our hosts Project Arts Centre, to the Arts Council for their support, and to Pradeep - we’re excited to begin this journey together.

📍Project Arts Centre
5–8 May 2026
Photo by Pradeep Mahadeshwar
• Proudly supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Cou

After successful runs in New York, Calgary, London and Melbourne, The First Bad Man returns to Dublin for a limited run as part of Live Collision Salon.

A live performance based on a reading of THE FIRST BAD MAN, a novel by Miranda July.

The characters have recently joined a book club. This performance recounts the book club members’ encounter with the characters of Miranda July’s novel.

Reviewed by The Observer as: ‘Heartbreakingly sad, thoughtful, disgusting and hilarious’. Presented by Pan Pan Theatre.

Limited Run - Don’t Miss - Go to livecollision.com to find out more and book tickets. Link in bio

Saturday, 02nd May at 6pm at Flux Studios on Chatham Row, Dublin 2.
Tickets: €22 concession & you receive a copy of the book on arrival.

SUPPORTED BY ARTS COUNCIL — DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Suitable for ages 16+.

This performance includes depictions of violence and sexual content. For further information about content warnings see the website.

🔷 LIVE COLLISION SALON 2026 IS OPEN 🔷

Today marks the beginning of the 15th edition of Live Collision, Dublin’s leading Live Art festival, and this year, we’re doing things differently.

Introducing the Live Collision Salon: a space for ambitious ideas, works in progress and artists pushing beyond the expected. This is Live Art up close - immersive and experimental. Across Dublin city centre, we’re opening the door to process, risk and unfolding ideas. Join us as it begins.

✨ LUNA (1 May)
✨ First Bad Man running across the weekend
✨ Lady Marmalade (2 May)
✨ Listening Rooms: Live (3 May)
✨ Listening Party (3 May)
✨ Artist Residencies throughout

📍 Dublin City Centre
📆 01 to 03 May 2026
🛸 Explore the full programme at the link bio
•⁠ ⁠Proudly supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council
•⁠ ⁠Thank you to , tscentre , & .lexicon dlr Lexicon for their continued support