Connor's Gonna Tell: The Táin Bó Cúailnge
It’s the Táin Bó Cúailnge! From Old Irish: Táin (raid), Bó (cattle), Cúailnge (the name of really big cow). We’re going to steal him! There are many táins, but this one stars Cúchulainn, the most murdery boy-hero of Ireland. Winner of the 2022 Redlocks Award at the MN Fringe. Epic story telling punctuated by comic dramaturgy.
A one man story, that feels like it's told by an entire cast.
The magic in presenting these stories of Irish mythology comes from the pairing of Connor M. McEvoy incredible emoting, paired with a phenomenal live soundtrack provided by Bradley Kallhoff.
As the story weaves the music grows from lulls into great crescendos, expertly timed to the performance and lighting that builds an entire world out of words.
A Fringe is like a diet, it requires balance. After you go to your improv and musicals and comedies you need to cleanse your palate –– this storytelling show is the perfect way to round out a Fringe.
I walked away having learned actually a considerable amount about Irish mythology, and felt good about it.
Connor is a masterful storyteller, weaving in conversations with the audience into an epic tale.
I love hearing a gifted storyteller in action. Connor weaves a masterful tale without missing a beat. Pride, love, friendship, and a simple plot to invade a kingdom to steal a bull.
Another highly recommended show
In Connor’s Gonna Tell: The Táin Bó Cúailnge, myth meets merry scholarship. Connor guides us through a storied theft—not just of cattle, but of hearts—with the assured energy of a theatre professor on open mic night. Equal parts academic and actor, he animates the ancient Irish saga with precision and playfulness, and the live music underscores each dramatic crescendo. It’s a performance that laughs, intrigues, and leaves you breathless—proof that epic storytelling and Fringe ingenuity can ride in perfect tandem.l
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Connor's Gonna Tell: The Táin Bó Cúailnge retells an old Irish folk story with theatrics and live music, and it was nothing but personable and charming. Conner, the storyteller, creates a fun and inviting atmosphere, akin to a fireside story, while showing off the drama of this old tale. The whole performance felt very conversational, like a friend telling me an exciting anecdote. Beside Conner was a musician providing a beautiful live backing track with the mandolin the whole way through. They worked with only two props and both of them were beautifully made. This was engaging and friendly, I would recommend it to anyone who loves Irish folklore, or just funny and dramatic stories!