Cornerstone, Didcot; The Garage, Norwich; The Seagull, Lowestoft; Whitby Hall, Ellesmere Port; Waterside Arts Centre, Sale; Z-Arts, Manchester; The Place, Bedford; Farnham Maltings; Spring Arts Centre,Havant; Gulbenkian, Canterbury; Chipping Norton Theatre; Ashcroft Arts, Fareham; Forest Arts, New Milton.
]]>Monday’s Child tells the story of the unique bond between an old woman and a little girl. Since Barnstorm's first production in 2014, this poignant, funny and exuberant play has wowed adults and children alike.
Brendan Murray's play was developed with input from neuroscientists at the University of Sussex, and the UK Alzheimer’s Society. For children aged 4+
2017 UK TOUR:
Cornerstone, Didcot; The Garage, Norwich; The Seagull, Lowestoft; Whitby Hall, Ellesmere Port; Waterside Arts Centre, Sale; Z-Arts, Manchester; The Place, Bedford; Farnham Maltings; Spring Arts Centre,Havant; Gulbenkian, Canterbury; Chipping Norton Theatre; Ashcroft Arts, Fareham; Forest Arts, New Milton.
For children aged 7 to 11 years.
Running time: 80 minutes
National Tour:
Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny;
Backstage Theatre, Longford;
Siamsa Tíre, Tralee;
Hawk's Well, Sligo;
Town Hall Theatre, Galway;
Town Hall, Dundalk;
Gaiety Theatre, Dublin;
Belltable, Limerick;
Cork Opera House.
"Once again, Barnstorm Theatre Company have come up with a winning formula" - Kilkenny People
Deggsie is fiercely sensitive to being slagged about his family. When his boast of having a new sleeping bag is challenged by Spider, Deggsie realises he will have to produce the sleeping bag or be found out. But Deggsie’s plans go awry. The only solution to his problem means betraying the trust of the one person who understands him...
For children aged 7 to 11 years.
Running time: 80 minutes
National Tour:
Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny;
Backstage Theatre, Longford;
Siamsa Tíre, Tralee;
Hawk's Well, Sligo;
Town Hall Theatre, Galway;
Town Hall, Dundalk;
Gaiety Theatre, Dublin;
Belltable, Limerick;
Cork Opera House.
Siamsa Tíre, Tralee; Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo; Glór, Ennis; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; Backstage Theatre, Longford; Axis, Ballymun; An Grianán, Letterkenny; Garage Theatre, Monaghan; Riverbank, Newbridge; Roscommon Arts Center; Mullingar Arts Centre; Source Arts Centre, Thurles
]]>Described as a tapestry of music, movement and magical imagery, Star Chasers is a modern-day adventure for all. Premiered in Kilkenny in 2017.
This is a rich exploration of the relationship between a parent and child, and their attempts to come to terms with the shared loss in their lives. For age 4 - 7
NATIONAL TOUR - April & May 2018:
Siamsa Tíre, Tralee; Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo; Glór, Ennis; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; Backstage Theatre, Longford; Axis, Ballymun; An Grianán, Letterkenny; Garage Theatre, Monaghan; Riverbank, Newbridge; Roscommon Arts Center; Mullingar Arts Centre; Source Arts Centre, Thurles
Supported by Kilkenny County Council.
Family Theatre Programme:
Fly, Teater Patrasket (Denmark);
Little Gift, M6 Theatre Company (UK)
Pop-up Storytelling with Niall de Búrca:
Storytelling for Children;
Storytelling for Teens;
Storytelling for Adults;
Storytelling Workshop for Adults.
Logo design by Alé Mercado
Barnstorm continues its successful partnership with Kilkenny Arts Festival in programming a season of family theatre, a significant storytelling programme.
Supported by Kilkenny County Council.
Family Theatre Programme:
Fly, Teater Patrasket (Denmark);
Little Gift, M6 Theatre Company (UK)
Pop-up Storytelling with Niall de Búrca:
Storytelling for Children;
Storytelling for Teens;
Storytelling for Adults;
Storytelling Workshop for Adults.
Logo design by Alé Mercado