Circus Science by the Sea Festival 2025 - Achill Island, Basking Shark Fishermen (age 12+)
Location: Westport Town Hall Theatre
Date: 15 - 15 Nov
Circus Science by the Sea Festival 2025
Saturday November 15th | Westport Town Hall Theatre | 6:00pm
Tickets: €15 / €10 conc.
(ISL interpreted performance)
From hunted to honoured. Over the last half century, Achill Island’s relationship with the basking shark has shifted from an active hunting industry to tourist attraction.
Using film, audio visual effects and newly compiled archive footage – set to an original score played live by Mayo’s leading traditional musicians – Achill Island, Basking Shark Fisherman traces the history of our relationship with these magnificent creatures of the Atlantic Ocean.
Join us for an evening full of understanding and compassion about who we are, what we did, and how we can change.
Don't miss the live panel discussion after the show with The Achill Sound musicians and storytellers.