by Marty Breen

BITCH

WINNER Fringe Theatre Award Edinburgh Fringe Festival ‘25

NOMINATED Best Performer BingeFringe Awards Edinburgh ‘25

WINNER Best Performer & Radical Spirit of the Fringe Award Dublin Fringe ‘24

NOMINATED Best Production & Best New Writing Dublin Fringe ‘24

Marty Breen’s first play premiered at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, Dublin Fringe 2024

Remounted in association with Mermaid Arts Centre, Dublin City Council & Culture Ireland

BITCH by Marty Breen was part of the 2025 Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase.

We all have a crazy ex, right?

Well, she's here. Tonight.

Dogged, drunk and self-destructing, she's declaring open war at an open mic.

And she has a lot to say.

Don't they fucking all?

An award-winning performance that “will likely emotionally eviscerate you”, BITCH is all bark and all bite.

★★★★★

2025 EVENTS

2025 EVENTS

PROJECT ARTS CENTRE, DUBLIN

JULY 22ND - 26TH
As Seen at Fringe Festival

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pleasance jack dome, edinburgh

JULY 28TH - AUGUST 25th
Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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“in an exonerating contest of power and gender, bitch dramatises the precise moment a joke stops being funny.

Breen makes a craft of the cusp, the punchline is her tightrope, and each scene is suspended over a gap in the world only we seem to see or understand. It is a work of rage, fear and compassion… all-important and empowering."

- ★★★★★, the scotsman

TEAM

MARTY BREEN Writer, composer, performer

JEDA DE BRÍ Director, dramaturg

FIONA KELLER Producer

HK NÍ SHIORADÁIN Musical director, sound designer

CHARLOTTE O’REILLY Movement director, AD

SUZIE CUMMINS Lighting designer

MAE LEAHY Costume, Set Designer

JUDE BARRISCALE Stage manager

SARAH MCCANN Makeup Artist

MASHA (MARIA) KHALEEVA Marketing

ISEULT DEANE Debut design

ELISHKA LANE BARNES Debut marketing

"If you don’t pick up on the subtleties in BITCH early on, it’ll likely tear your soul out. Even if you do Marty Breen’s one person, musical monologue is likely to emotionally eviscerate you.

the hairs on the back of your neck rise as Breen bears their soul. Bold, brave, and oft times brilliant, Bitch is a blisteringly breathtaking experience. But Breen is even better. Not to be missed."

- ★★★★★, The Arts Review

"Each character is portrayed by writer/composer/performer/genius Marty Breen, who delivers an agonizing, savage, and consistently charismatic performance.

This production was very hard to watch, and even harder to put into words. But often when something is hard, it is important. BITCH is an important, affecting, and ultimately hopeful piece of theatre that will undoubtedly live in my mind for a long time to come."

- ★★★★★, Bingefringe

image.ie by sarah gill, PHOTO by wil coban

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"BITCH is a one-person show that will tear your heart out without you even knowing it.

It is hard to surmise Breen’s creation into a genre or synopsis as it is never put on a plate (or dog bowl) for the audience. Marty Breen’s show is a meticulously crafted piece of theatre with fully realised yet obscured characters that will draw you into their worlds; before coming together in genuinely surprising and shocking ways. The highlight really is the original songs, full of wit and sadness. Breen’s musicality is something that is rare, their Wicklow accent buried amongst a melee of influences and allusions from Liza Minelli in Cabaret and Victoria Wood, to the anguished trill of Dolores O’Riordan. Breen must be one of the most committed and acerbic performers at this year’s festival."

- ★★★★★, FEST MAG

With special thanks to Dublin Fringe, Irish Theatre Institute, Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, St Bricin’s Park Community Centre, Kirkos Ensemble, Axis Ballymun, Susan Baneham, Denis Clohessy, Emer Dineen, Carys D. Coburn, Iain Synnott, Dylan Farrell, Eimear Murphy, Evie McGuinness, Ferdia MagLochlainn, Philly McMahon, Loughlin Deegan, Jilly McGrath, Simon Lewoski, Bee Sparks, Keith Jordan, Sophie O’Donovan, Jack Farrell, Abbi Breen, Les Keye, Colm Maher, John Crudden, Ali Dempsey McMahon, Jack Scott Shanley, Kate Ferris, Nick Breen, Sophie Motley, Aoife Demel, Ray Yeats, Amy Conroy, Veronica Coburn, Aoibheann McCann, Malachi Breen & Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng.

“Seamless and thrilling… Breen’s vocal prowess is extraordinary: a compelling blend of Fiona Apple’s raw passion and Liza Minnelli’s commanding cabaret flair. Marty Breen delivers a powerful performance in this captivating solo show, immediately establishing an atmosphere of unpredictable energy.

Bitch is a meticulously crafted and potent fusion of cabaret, drag, stand-up and theatre, tackling difficult subjects with a dark, electrifying and unforgettable verve.  Breen puts on a masterclass in emotional storytelling, wrecking you in the best way to impart a message you won’t forget.”

- ★★★★★, THE LIST

We're here, we made it! After @rteradio1 & the wonderful @fiachnaobraonain played BITCH's finale Black Dog last night, it felt like a good time to close the curtain & thank so many people for our summer run of BITCH. Thank you to each and e
We're here, we made it! After @rteradio1 & the wonderful @fiachnaobraonain played BITCH's finale Black Dog last night, it felt like a good time to close the curtain & thank so many people for our summer run of BITCH. Thank you to each and every person who came to our Dublin run @projectartscentre & our Edinburgh run @thepleasance , & the fantastic staff at both venues Our biggest thanks goes out to @cultureireland , without whose support as part of the Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase this run wouldn't have been possible Huge thank you goes out to @mermaidartscentre & @dublincitycouncil for their support And to our phenomenal team, Writer, composer & performer @martymcbreen Director & dramaturgy @jedadebri Assistant dir & movement dir @char_oreilly Musical dir & sound design @hk.ni.sh Designer @maesulaleahy Lighting @suzielcummins Makeup design @sarahmcannmakeup Producer @fikell.er Stage Manager @dame_judy_dunch Original design @izyult Socials support @marykhaleeva Thank you to the brilliant @ezzthetic.photography for these fantastic production shots of our Edfringe run You can listen BITCH'S finale BLACK DOG on the RTÉ Radio 1 player at the link in our bio. Thank you for all your support for our little show. For now, goodnight bitches!
As BITCH does its getout of @thepleasance , we are thrilled to wake up with our final review - another 5 stars, this time from @thelistuk 🎉 The perfect end to the month of @edfringe Our team is due a big sleep! But for now thank you all for comin
As BITCH does its getout of @thepleasance , we are thrilled to wake up with our final review - another 5 stars, this time from @thelistuk 🎉 The perfect end to the month of @edfringe Our team is due a big sleep! But for now thank you all for coming and making this dream month a reality 🐺
These 2 tired bitches have ONE SHOW left in them! @martymcbreen @dame_judy_dunch After an amazing month @edfringe , BITCH has its final show TOMORROW 2.45pm @thepleasance Jack Dome (Contrary to popular belief Fringe is NOT quite over!!!) Get the fi
These 2 tired bitches have ONE SHOW left in them! @martymcbreen @dame_judy_dunch After an amazing month @edfringe , BITCH has its final show TOMORROW 2.45pm @thepleasance Jack Dome (Contrary to popular belief Fringe is NOT quite over!!!) Get the final few tickets now so you can't say you missed this "genius" 5-star show (@festmag ) Thank you to all our audiences @edfringe so far, it has been a dream 🐺
🌟 BITCH wins a Fringe Theatre Award 🌟 Thank you to @fringetheatreawards 🐺 Don’t miss your chance to see BITCH @edfringe before it finishes up in THREE days Get your tickets now and see this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “all important and empowering&rd
🌟 BITCH wins a Fringe Theatre Award 🌟 Thank you to @fringetheatreawards 🐺 Don’t miss your chance to see BITCH @edfringe before it finishes up in THREE days Get your tickets now and see this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “all important and empowering” (@the.scotsman ) show ⏰ Everyday at 2.45 pm til 25th of August 📍 @thepleasance JACK DOME
Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase 2025 ⭐️ Big thanks to @cultureireland for their support of BITCH @edfringe and other incredible Irish shows! We were honoured to be programmed alongside the legends @coisceimdancetheatre @mothpoet @skelpielimmerpro
Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase 2025 ⭐️ Big thanks to @cultureireland for their support of BITCH @edfringe and other incredible Irish shows! We were honoured to be programmed alongside the legends @coisceimdancetheatre @mothpoet @skelpielimmerproductions @tshatt_2025 @branarteatar @dangcolley @nicklibra10 at the Edinburgh Showcase 2025! 🖤 Get your tickets NOW for the last week of BITCH @thepleasance ⏰ Everyday at 2.45 pm til 25th of August 📍PLEASANCE JACK DOME
More @edfringe audience reviews 🖤 and a sold out show today! As BITCH heads into its FINAL WEEK, make sure to get any remaining tickets NOW for this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ show! ⏰Everyday at 2.45 pm til 25th of August 📍PLEASANCE JACK DOME
More @edfringe audience reviews 🖤 and a sold out show today! As BITCH heads into its FINAL WEEK, make sure to get any remaining tickets NOW for this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ show! ⏰Everyday at 2.45 pm til 25th of August 📍PLEASANCE JACK DOME
As BITCH takes our last day off, we celebrate one of our best weeks so far, with making it onto the sold out board @thepleasance ! Make sure to get your tickets now for our FINAL WEEK at Edinburgh Fringe! 📍 PLEASANCE JACK DOME 🕝 2.45PM TIL 25TH A
As BITCH takes our last day off, we celebrate one of our best weeks so far, with making it onto the sold out board @thepleasance ! Make sure to get your tickets now for our FINAL WEEK at Edinburgh Fringe! 📍 PLEASANCE JACK DOME 🕝 2.45PM TIL 25TH AUGUST 7 more chances to catch this "electrifying performance" (@bingefringemag ), "meticulously crafted piece of theatre" (@festmag ) & 5-star show (@the.scotsman ) Get your tickets in our bio before they're gone!
It's another ★★★★★ for BITCH by @martymcbreen this time from @the.scotsman "A battle of wills and wit... It is a work of rage, fear and compassion" Read the full review by Josephine Balfour-Oats at the link in our bio Get the last few t
It's another ★★★★★ for BITCH by @martymcbreen this time from @the.scotsman "A battle of wills and wit... It is a work of rage, fear and compassion" Read the full review by Josephine Balfour-Oats at the link in our bio Get the last few tickets for the final week @edfringe now! 📍 @thepleasance JACK DOME 🕝 2.45PM every day til 25th Aug (bar 18th)
Check out some more audience reviews from our @edfringe page! 🖤 “Is there anything more I need to say to convince you?” Get you tickets now and catch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “BITCH” at 2.45 pm 📍PLEASANCE JACK DOME @thepleasance 📆 EVE
Check out some more audience reviews from our @edfringe page! 🖤 “Is there anything more I need to say to convince you?” Get you tickets now and catch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “BITCH” at 2.45 pm 📍PLEASANCE JACK DOME @thepleasance 📆 EVERYDAY till August 25th (bar 18th)
Check out the new interview from the brilliant writer & performer of BITCH @martymcbreen They talk to @britishcomedyguide about the impulse & inspiration for the show 🐺 🖤 Give it a read & keep inviting everyone to see it at @edfringe!
Check out the new interview from the brilliant writer & performer of BITCH @martymcbreen They talk to @britishcomedyguide about the impulse & inspiration for the show 🐺 🖤 Give it a read & keep inviting everyone to see it at @edfringe! 📆 at 2:45 pm in @thepleasance Jack Dome EVERY DAY till 25th of August (bar 18th)
We're here, we made it! After @rteradio1 & the wonderful @fiachnaobraonain played BITCH's finale Black Dog last night, it felt like a good time to close the curtain & thank so many people for our summer run of BITCH. Thank you to each and e As BITCH does its getout of @thepleasance , we are thrilled to wake up with our final review - another 5 stars, this time from @thelistuk 🎉 The perfect end to the month of @edfringe Our team is due a big sleep! But for now thank you all for comin These 2 tired bitches have ONE SHOW left in them! @martymcbreen @dame_judy_dunch After an amazing month @edfringe , BITCH has its final show TOMORROW 2.45pm @thepleasance Jack Dome (Contrary to popular belief Fringe is NOT quite over!!!) Get the fi 🌟 BITCH wins a Fringe Theatre Award 🌟 Thank you to @fringetheatreawards 🐺 Don’t miss your chance to see BITCH @edfringe before it finishes up in THREE days Get your tickets now and see this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “all important and empowering&rd Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase 2025 ⭐️ Big thanks to @cultureireland for their support of BITCH @edfringe and other incredible Irish shows! We were honoured to be programmed alongside the legends @coisceimdancetheatre @mothpoet @skelpielimmerpro More @edfringe audience reviews 🖤 and a sold out show today! As BITCH heads into its FINAL WEEK, make sure to get any remaining tickets NOW for this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ show! ⏰Everyday at 2.45 pm til 25th of August 📍PLEASANCE JACK DOME As BITCH takes our last day off, we celebrate one of our best weeks so far, with making it onto the sold out board @thepleasance ! Make sure to get your tickets now for our FINAL WEEK at Edinburgh Fringe! 📍 PLEASANCE JACK DOME 🕝 2.45PM TIL 25TH A It's another ★★★★★ for BITCH by @martymcbreen this time from @the.scotsman "A battle of wills and wit... It is a work of rage, fear and compassion" Read the full review by Josephine Balfour-Oats at the link in our bio Get the last few t Check out some more audience reviews from our @edfringe page! 🖤 “Is there anything more I need to say to convince you?” Get you tickets now and catch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “BITCH” at 2.45 pm 📍PLEASANCE JACK DOME @thepleasance 📆 EVE Check out the new interview from the brilliant writer & performer of BITCH @martymcbreen They talk to @britishcomedyguide about the impulse & inspiration for the show 🐺 🖤 Give it a read & keep inviting everyone to see it at @edfringe!