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
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
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
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
The Elves and the Shoemaker (2005) by Mike Kenny
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
Based on the Grimms’ fairytale, Barnstorm's production represented Ireland at the EU Theatre Arts for Children and Young People Festival in Japan.
The company's tour was supported by Culture Ireland and the Ireland Fund for Japan.
TOUR: Tokyo; Tottori; Hokkaido.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2003-2005
Nuala Roche
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Ireland, Japan - 2005
Town Mouse, Country Mouse (2005) by Medb Lambert
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
Based on Aesop's fable and a devising process, the play gently explores themes of culture, diversity and understanding. For children aged 4 - 6 years.
TOUR: The barn, Kilkenny; The Ark, Dublin; Dunamaise, Portlaoise; Garter Lane, Castleblayney; Mullingar Arts Centre; Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar; Draíocht, Blanchardstown;
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2005
Nuala Roche
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Ireland - 2000s
The Bus (2008) by Maeve Ingoldsby & Philip Hardy
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
<strong>The Bus</strong> follows the progress of a boy as he familiarises himself with the politics of the school bus and learns for himself the rules of survival, and acceptance. <br /><br />This is an ensemble piece with seven actors playing multiple roles. The production zings with explosive energy and breathtaking physical hijinks. <br /><br />While the play specifically reflects the child’s world, its universal theme makes it relevant to all ages.<br /><br /><em>"You will be hard-pressed to find a more energised and boisterously funny show for children this year"</em> - The Irish Times<br /><br /><strong>TOUR 2008:</strong> Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; Backstage Theatre, Longford; Glór, Ennis; Civic Theatre, Tallaght; Mullingar Arts Centre; Town Hall Theatre; Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise; Draíocht, Blanchardstown; Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo; An Táin, Dundalk; Íontas, Castleblayney; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; Garter Lane, Waterford; Siamsa Tíre, Tralee.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2008
Nuala Roche
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Ireland - 2000s
The Song from the Sea (2011 & 2012) by Mike Kenny
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
The play focuses on a young boy’s struggle to find his place in his family, and in the wider world. <br /><br />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, puppets, music and a beautiful song from the sea, this show is a sensory treat. Mike Kenny's writing shows great empathy with young children.<br /><br />For children aged 4+ <br /><br /><strong>TOUR:</strong> Draíocht, Blanchardstown; Dunamaise, Portlaoise; Garter Lane, Waterford; Íontas, Castleblayney; Backstage, Longford; Mullingar Arts Centre; Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge; Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda;
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2011, 2012
Nuala Roche
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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
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