What if thrifted possessions carried the spirits of past owners, seeking a new host? Thrifted Spirits is a genre-bending, darkly comedic sketch show that merges personal storytelling, absurd characters, and theatrical innovation. Created by comedians Derbáil Kinsella and Joseph W. Dobson, the show explores the eerie, often hilarious histories woven into second-hand clothing. Each thrifted item acts as a portal to the past, unraveling the bizarre, haunting, and ridiculous lives of their former owners.
At its core, Thrifted Spirits is about the stories we inherit—both the ones we embrace and those we unknowingly carry.
Written + Performed By: Derbáil Kinsella @derbailk & Joseph W. Dobson @josephwdobson
Produced By: Wed&Wild Productions @wedwildproductions
Sound Design By: Tadhg Kinsella @tk_lemonade_
Lighting Design By: Jack McNally @jmcnlly
Photography By: Sofia De Rosa @sofiaderosa
THRIFTED SPIRITS was presented as a 20 minute work-in progress as part of
Scene + Heard Festival of New Work 2025 at Smock Alley Theatre Dublin.























































