Axes chop. Wood flies. Egos splinter.
CHOP is a dangerously funny, wildly absurd descent into fragile masculinity, environmental collapse, and the insatiable hunger for more. Expect real danger, real questions, zero solutions…. and a lot of laughs.
This is the kind of show you come out buzzing from: funny, physical, slightly dark, and full of heart. At its centre is a lone wood-chopper stuck in a strange, end-of-the-world loop, hacking away as everything around him falls apart.
Blending slapstick, clowning, and high-energy physical comedy… with real axes and real wood chopping! CHOP turns eco-anxiety, masculinity, and our messy relationship with the planet into a fast, joyful, and surprisingly moving experience. Part absurd spectacle, part urgent provocation, it sits at the turning point between collapse, connection, and change.
links to gigs on dates page
Tour dates 2026
May 31st Carlow Arts Festval
September 11 Axis Ballymun
September 18 An tain Dundalk (outdoor show as part of Culture Night)
October 9 Visual Carlow
November 12 Backstage theatre
DREAM FACTORY
Dream Factory premiered as part of Dublin Theatre festival in 2024.
An eyepopping, jawdropping, heart-soaring circus musical sensation like you’ve never experienced before.
A hilarious and galvanizing modern legend about climate breakdown and biodiversity in the playful and infectious comedic style of Lords of Strut.
The wildest and biggest show Lords of Strut has ever done… it was super well rput has been put on ice as it is such a massive show to produce… a lot of work went into the show and there is a lot of love for it… so we may get some fire under it and melt the ice but for right now she’s still frozen
Paradise Cabaret
Paradise Cabaret has added a feather to its Boa… with
CABIN FEVER
Is available for bookings or a Paradise Cabaret can be tailored to suit the moment… get in touch if you need some cabaret in your life
Paradise Cabaret present
CABIN FEVER, a brand new comedy, musical, late night party theatre show. Presented by Lords of Strut in collaboration with Ping Pong Disco.
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CHOP
Axes chop. Wood flies. Egos splinter.
CHOP is a dangerously funny, wildly absurd descent into fragile masculinity, environmental collapse, and the insatiable hunger for more. Expect real danger, real questions, zero solutions…. and a lot of laughs.
“Expect puppets, crafts, and a whole lot of chopping, all carried out with an intense and manic nature”.
No More Work Horse
“A Nervous breakdown in the most anarchic way possible”
The Irish Times
“Joyfully unhinged… but grounded in a snappy script that keeps the momentum alive”
Richards Reviews
Body Brothers is a RTEJr show which explains the human body through two curious dance-obsessed brothers – Lords of Strut.
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“ABSURDLY BRILLIANT” BROADWAY
LORDS OF STRUT
Started out as a street performance double act, has grown into one of Irelands leading circus and performance companies.
Currently on tour with CHOP – written and performed by Cian Kinsella, check dates page for gigs near you. Chop is both suitable for theaters and outdoor performances .
DREAM FACTORY the Musical is was premiered at Dublin Theatre Festival September 2024.
Paradise Cabaret is currently available for booking for 2027 with CABIN FEVER or its classic show line up style Cabaret.
Since 2023 Cian is the Artistic and Managing Director of Lords of Strut. As artistic director Cian has a focus on Art for Climate, Play as a creative stratedgy. And bringing people together to enjoy and participate in the Arts. Cian’s other major project is Ping Pong Disco, a performance and disco venue and pop up club, for more info PING PONG DISCO
LORDS OF STRUT’s unique combination of dance, comedy and circus has seen them win multiple awards for their work written for both adult and family audiences alike. The Street Performance World Champions and fan favorites of the hit ITV show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ have appeared on multiple television talk shows, created flash mobs, toured a hugely successful street show, and developed a hit online video series in addition to their critically acclaimed live shows.
