A Murder of Crows (2011) by Mike Kenny
<em>A Murder of Crows</em> 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. <br /><br />Six actors weave a gothic story of two children’s journey from abandonment and fear to ultimate survival, seen from the quirky perspective of a chorus of raucous and garrulous crows, whose boisterous antics will delight children.<br /><br />For children aged 8 and older.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
2011
Nuala Roche
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Ireland, Kilkenny - 2010s
Bananas in the Bread Bin (1997) - National Tour
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; performing arts;
<p>A play for children aged 6 to 12 years. Written by Maeve Ingoldsby. Production photograph from Barnstorm's national tour.<br /><strong><br />Photo 1-</strong> L to R: Actors Seamus Power (Michael); Enda Andrew Kilroy (Martin), Aoife O'Beirne (Emer), Fiona Glascott (Aisling)<br /><br /><strong>Photo 2-</strong> L to R: Actors Enda Andrew Kilroy (Martin) & Aoife O'Beirne (Emer)<br /><br /><strong>1997 TOUR:</strong> Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; Backstage Theatre, Longford; Belltable Arts Cente, Limerick; Siamsa Tíre, Tralee; Hawk's Well. Sligo; Town Hall Theatre, Galway; Gaeity Theatre, Dublin</p>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1997
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 1990s
Boy With A Suitcase (2019) by Mike Kenny
Children's theatre; theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; performing arts;
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. <br /><br />Naz teams up with Krysia, a young girl in similar circumstances, who helps him dodge soldiers and find safe passage over mountains, across seas and through the mire of a city slum. <br /><br />A gripping tale of adventure and stories, Naz’s journey throws a spotlight on the real dangers faced by children in other parts of the world, and the lengths to which they must go to reach safety in the relative security of a country like Ireland. <br /><br />For children aged 8 to 12. <br /><br />County Kilkenny schools attending the play received two workshop sessions: one about <b>visual literacy</b> - before attending the play - and a 2nd on <b>critical analysis</b>, after seeing the play. <br /><br />Author, local historian and former teacher Ann Murtagh developed a Teacher Resource Pack for the play, with Barnstorm.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2019
Nuala Roche
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2019 - Kilkenny, Ireland
Digger, Doc & Dee-Dee (2005) by Maeve Ingoldsby
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; children's theatre; professional theatre; performing arts;
Production photo for the national tour.
Written by Maeve Ingoldsby, adapted from the play 'Bella, Boss und Bulli' by Volker Ludwig.
For children aged 6 -11 years.
TOUR: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; Gaeity Theatre, Dublin; Backstage Theatre, Longford; Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Adapted from the play 'Bella, Boss und Bulli' by Volker Ludwig
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1996
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 1990s
Little Victories (2003) by Shaun Prendergast
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
Production photographs for the premiere at Watergate Theatre and a national tour. Thematically, the play explores the process of a young person coming to terms with change in his life.
For children aged 8 - 13 years.
TOUR: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; Black Box, Galway; Garage Theatre, Monaghan; Civic Theatre, Tallaght; Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone; St Michael's Theatre, New Ross; Garter Lane, Waterford; Backstage Theatre, Longford; Hawk's Well, Sligo; Mullingar Arts Centre; Belltable, Limerick; Everyman Palace Theatre, Cork; Draíocht, Blanchardstown; The Helix, Drumcondra; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2003
Nuala Roche
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Ireland - early 2000s
Martha (2007) by Manley, Robertson & Wood
Children's theatre; theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; performing arts;
<span style="float:none;background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;">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 “No”. </span><br style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;" /><br style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;" /><span style="float:none;background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;">The battle that ensues is full of fun and pathos and leads to a friendship that re-kindles in Martha a warmth towards those around her. </span><br /><br />First produced by Barnstorm in 2004 featuring actors Roisin Gribbin & Johnny Hopkins, the play was revived in 2007 with actors Rita Hamill and Gus McDonagh.<br /><br /><strong>2007:</strong> The Barn Theatre, Kilkenny<br /><strong>Tour, 2004:</strong> The Barn Theatre Kilkenny; Dunamaise Portlaoise; Roolaboola Festival; Mullingar Arts Centre; Garter Lane, Waterford.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2007
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2000s
Monday's Child (2017) by Brendan Murray
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
<p>Monday’s Child<span style="float:none;background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;"> 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.<br /> </span><br />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+<br /><br />2017 UK TOUR:</p>
<p>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.</p>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2014 - 2017
Nuala Roche
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Ireland, United Kingdom - 2000s
One-Two-Three O'Leary (2000) by Bernard Farrell
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
Promotional flyer for the national tour of Barnstorm's play for children.
Written by Bernard Farrell, adapted from the play 'Max und Milli' by Volker Ludwig.
For children aged 6 -10 years.
TOUR: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; Hawk's Well, Sligo; Everyman, Cork; Riverbank, Dublin; Theatre Royal, Waterford.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1993-1994
Nuala Roche
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Theatre, Kilkenny, Ireland - Early 1990s
Silly Bits of Sky (2007) by Maeve Ingoldsby
Children's theatre; theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; performing arts;
<p><em>"Once again, Barnstorm Theatre Company have come up with a winning formula"</em> <strong>- Kilkenny People</strong> <br /><br />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...</p>
<p><em><span style="text-align:left;color:#000000;text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;float:none;background-color:transparent;">For children aged 7 to 11 years. </span></em></p>
<p><span style="float:none;background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;"><strong>Running time:</strong> 80 minutes</span><span style="float:none;background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;"><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="float:none;background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;"><strong>National Tour: </strong><br />Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; <br />Backstage Theatre, Longford; <br />Siamsa Tíre, Tralee;<br />Hawk's Well, Sligo; <br />Town Hall Theatre, Galway;<br />Town Hall, Dundalk;<br />Gaiety Theatre, Dublin; <br />Belltable, Limerick;<br />Cork Opera House.<br /><br /></span></p>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1998
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 1990s
Star Chasers (2018) by Scott Young
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts; plays for children;
<p>Described as a tapestry of music, movement and magical imagery, Star Chasers is a modern-day adventure for all. Premiered in Kilkenny in 2017.<br /><br />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<strong><br /><br />NATIONAL TOUR -</strong> April & May 2018:</p>
<p>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</p>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2016-2018
Nuala Roche
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Ireland, UK - 2010s