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Actors Dorothy Cotter, Noni Stapleton & Brian Thunder
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,…

Spike - Town Mouse (Sean McDonagh) and Dandelion - Country Mouse (Jody O'Neill)
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;…

The Bus (2008) by Maeve Ingoldsby & Philip Hardy
The Bus 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. This is an ensemble piece with seven actors playing multiple roles. The production…

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,…

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…

Actors Alan Butler and Muireann Ryan
Written in 1980, Translations is a three-act play by Irish playwright Brian Friel. The play is set in the Donegal townland of Baile Beag (Ballybeg) in 19th century agricultural Ireland. This is the first in a series of Leaving Certificate curriculum…

Actors (L to R): Dee Gibney, Steve Nolan, Brendan Corcoran, Jim Carroll.
One of the best-loved classics of 20th century American theatre, All My Sons showcases Arthur Miller's brilliance in exploring human nature and the psychology of family.This Barnstorm-Watergate production is the third in a series of Leaving…

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In marking its 25th year creating theatre, Barnstorm partners with Kilkenny Arts Festival to present a season of family plays, inviting companies from Scotland and Belfast to present their work during the festival.BarnFest audiences enjoyed The…

From Kilkenny Arts Festival brochure (2017)
Barnstorm continues its successful partnership with Kilkenny Arts Festival in programming a season of family theatre, a significant storytelling programme and presenting an exhibition in the Barn Theatre.Family Theatre Programme: Queen of Colours,…

Roisin Gribbin as The Mother in the Barnstorm production of ‘The Ballad of Rory Roe' by Ken Bourke
A Millennium open-air spectacle in Kells, celebrating Kilkenny's heritage and people. Featuring the play 'The Ballad of Rory Roe' written by Ken Bourke. The grounds of Kells Priory were transformed into a medieval settlement for this specatular…
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