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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,…

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…

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…

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…

Girl (Iseult Casey) & Woman (Noelle Brown)
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…

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,…

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…

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;…

Cover of bilingual brochure for the festival tour of  The Elves and the Shoemaker in Japan.
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:…

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,…
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