CQAF 2025

(Rooftop Outdoor performance)

Written & Performed by Patrick J O’Reilly

Award-winning Belfast writer and performer Patrick J O’Reilly brings his captivating new play, Dressed for Space, to a Belfast audience for the first time.

Simon has never felt at home on Earth—because Simon is an alien in disguise. Now, he’s arranged for his extraterrestrial family to pick him up from a Belfast rooftop, and he’s inviting you to his farewell party. A deeply personal and uplifting story of belonging, difference, and the search for home, Dressed for Space blends humour, heart, and sci-fi wonder in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

Originally developed during an artistic residency at Rotterdam Rooftop Festival, the play has toured across Europe but makes its Belfast debut under the open sky.

“To perform on a rooftop is a beautiful experience. Having the sky as a backdrop creates a sense of awe—and I think we should be in awe every day.” – Patrick J O’Reilly

Limited capacity— As this is an outdoor event please dress warm and weather-appropriate.

Accessible entry via CastleCourt.