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  • Tags: Theatre for Young Audiences

Actors (L to R): Sarah Kinlen, Fiona McGeown, Shane O'Reilly, Annette Flynn, Paul Curley, Conor Donelan
A Murder of Crows is a dynamic and theatrically exciting work for children aged 8 and over, based on the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel. The play explores themes of famine, family loyalties and personal growth. Six actors weave a gothic story of…

Goose and Martha (Rita Hamill)
Martha doesn’t like anyone. She’s a grumpy reclusive woman living in a hut on the beach. She scares people away with her sharp tongue and her “Keep Out” signs, but she doesn’t bank on meeting an endearingly cheeky goose who can’t read and understand…

Deggsie (Gus McDonagh) and Petey (Niall McDonagh)
"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…

Poster Design: Tom Feehan
Like his hero, Sinbad the Sailor, who undertook many perilous voyages in search of his fortune, Naz must travel half-way around the world to reach the safety of his brother in Dublin. Naz teams up with Krysia, a young girl in similar circumstances,…

Illustration for promotional material: Alé Mercado
A 2-day symposium in Trinity College Dublin, about the role of fairytale in contemporary theatre, bringing together speakers from the worlds of theatre, education, literature and psychology. A highlight was speaker Erica Eichenseer, cultural curator…

Illustration: Alé Mercado & Graphic Design: Tom Feehan
Christy (Bullet) Brady wants to be the fastest runner in his street. When the Easter Rising kicks off revolution is the last thing on his mind. The Messenger looks at the impact of the Rising on ordinary families like the Brady's. The play offers the…

L to R: Caoimhe Cassidy, Bryan Quinn, Aron Hegarty, Jack Walsh
A new Irish fairytale by Mike Kenny. The Ice Child is a tale about growing up different. It's a fairy story - a story told by fairies about people. Using real-time video and live performance, a motely band of contemporary sídh (Irish fairy-folk)…

Bucket (Paul Curley) & Henry (John Currivan)
"Bockety Brilliance!"- The Irish TimesPoetic, humorous and rich in visual antics, the play explores friendship through a day in the life of two friends who have been likened to a modern-day Laurel and Hardy. Written by Sarah Argent, in collaboration…

Dad (John Delaney) & Billy (Conal O'Shiel)
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…

Puppet Josh from The Song from the Sea by Mike Kenny
The play focuses on a young boy’s struggle to find his place in his family, and in the wider world. The Song from the Sea focuses on a young boy's struggle to find his place in his family,  and in the wider world. Blending storytelling, performance,…
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