Cable Boy

Cork-based writer and performer Christian O'Reilly created Cable Boy, a solo theatrical production examining Irish youth culture through the lens of 1990s Cork city life. The show, directed by Patrick Sutton, weaves personal narratives with period music to chronicle O'Reilly's formative years. Cable Boy's structure alternates between spoken word performance and musical interludes featuring songs from the era. The production completed its initial run at Cork Opera House and continues to tour major Irish cultural venues. Upcoming performances include a return to Cork Opera House on May 8, 2025, followed by shows at Dublin's venue on May 15, 2026, and Galway's Róisín Dubh on May 1, 2026. Ticketmaster Ireland serves as the official ticketing partner for all scheduled performances. The show's content explores themes of Irish family dynamics, regional identity, and cultural shifts during Ireland's economic transformation of the 1990s. Cable Boy incorporates elements of theatrical storytelling, musical performance, and social commentary. The production maintains its focus on Cork's distinct cultural landscape while connecting to broader Irish experiences of the period.