Making A Show of Myself at The Irish Cultural Centre

The Irish Cultural Centre in London is proud to present the UK debut of the international hit Making A Show of Myself, written and performed by Mary Kate O’Flanagan and directed by Will O’Connell.

Fresh from a sold-out four-week Off-Broadway run at the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York, the show arrives in Hammersmith following acclaimed runs in Ireland, Edinburgh Fringe, and the United States, where it built a strong word-of-mouth reputation and critical praise.

The production has now been nominated for the Outstanding Solo Performance Award at the 2026 New York Outer Critics Circle Awards, placing O’Flanagan alongside internationally recognised performers including Daniel Radcliffe, Jean Smart and Sean Hayes.

This marks a significant moment for the artist, who began her live storytelling career in Ireland and has since become the only Grand Slam Champion Storyteller at The Moth on two continents.

About the Show

Making A Show of Myself is rooted in the Irish tradition of seanchas—live storytelling as a shared cultural act. Through six true-life stories, O’Flanagan explores how storytelling shapes identity, builds connection, and offers perspective in uncertain times.

With humour, warmth and emotional precision, the show invites audiences into a deeply human experience of memory, meaning and resilience. From the opening moments, audiences are placed in the hands of a performer described as a “virtuoso storyteller.”

Critical acclaim includes:

“O’Flanagan is a steadfast, masterful storyteller… quietly profound.” – Interlude, New York
“Dotted with humour, sprinkled with self-awareness, and absolutely drowning in love.” – The Reviews Hub
“Plenty of charm… a life-affirming show.” – Independent.ie
“An entertainer of the first rank… a privilege for the audience.” – No More Workhorse

Full reviews: www.makingashowofmyself.com