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
Curriculum Play Live (2016): Translations by Brian Friel
Barnstorm Theatre; Watergate Theatre; Leaving Cert drama; theatre for schools; Theatre in Kilkenny;
Written in 1980, <strong><em>Translations</em></strong> 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. <br /><br />This is the first in a series of Leaving Certificate curriculum plays, providing young people in the southeast with the opportunity to see their Leaving Cert drama brought to life on stage.<br /><br /><em><strong>Curriculum Play Live</strong></em> is a joint Barnstorm and Watergate initiative.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Watergate Theatre
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2016
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2010s
Curriculum Play Live (2018): All My Sons by Arthur Miller
Barnstorm Theatre; Watergate Theatre; Leaving Cert drama; theatre for schools; Theatre in Kilkenny;
One of the best-loved classics of 20th century American theatre, <em>All My Sons</em> showcases Arthur Miller's brilliance in exploring human nature and the psychology of family.<br /><br />This Barnstorm-Watergate production is the third in a series of Leaving Certificate curriculum plays, providing young people in the southeast with the opportunity to see their Leaving Cert drama text brought to life on stage. Brian Friel's <em>Translations</em> and Sean O'Casey's <em>The Plough and the Stars </em>have also been staged.<br /><br /><strong><em>Curriculum Play Live</em></strong> is a joint Barnstorm and Watergate initiative.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Watergate Theatre
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2018
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2010s
StormFest at Kilkenny Arts Festival (2017)
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts; festival; arts festival; Kilkenny Arts Festival;
Barnstorm continues its successful partnership with Kilkenny Arts Festival in programming a season of family theatre, <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;"> a significant storytelling programme</span><em style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;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;"> </em>and presenting an exhibition in the Barn Theatre.<br /><br /><strong>Family Theatre Programme:</strong> <br /><i>Queen of Colours</i>, Compagnie Les Voisins (Germany);<br /><i>Katie's Birthday Party,</i> Mary-Frances Doherty (Northern Ireland);<br /><i>Portofino-Ballade,</i> Peter Rinderknecht (Switzerland) <br /><br /><strong>Yurt at the Yard (Storytelling):</strong> <br />Niall De Búrca, Helena Byrne, Simone Schuemmelfeder, Nuala Hayes and Liz Weir. <br /><br />Supported by Kilkenny County Council
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2017
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe - 2010s
Community : River Through Time (2000)
Barnstorm; cultural history; Irish theatre; Kilkenny theatre; Kilkenny arts; performing arts; theatre history; community theatre; community arts; Millenium; Kells Priory;
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. <br /><br />The grounds of Kells Priory were transformed into a medieval settlement for this specatular pageant celebrating the history of Ossory through music, drama and theatre.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1999-2000
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2000s
Community: The 'Comer Story (1997/ 1998) by Ken Bourke, with Castlecomer community.
Theatre in Kilkenny; Kilkenny theatre; community theatre; Irish theatre; cultural history
In 1996 Barnstorm embarked on a 16-month project with playwright Ken Bourke and the people of Castlecomer to devise and present a community play unique to that community, reflective of its rich history and its people. <br /><br /><strong>The 'Comer Story</strong> was presented in Castlecomer Community Hall in 1997 and in the Watergate Theatre in 1998. The play was written in collaboration with the people of Castlecomer.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1990s
Nuala Roche
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Community: A Woman's Sphere (2006)
Scripted by Maeve Ingoldsby and Rebecca Moran.<br /><br />In 2006 over 100 Kilkenny women, from 11 diverse communities, responded to a callout to be involved in a community project asking 'what does it mean to be a woman in Kilkenny today?' Guaranteed confidentiality, some of these women participated in a series of discussions and drama workshops over 7 months.<br /><br /><strong>A Woman's Sphere</strong> <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;">captured the essence of how the women defined their experience of being a woman living in Kilkenny. It was </span>performed in a sphere configuration in The Barn Theatre and the Brewery Club, Parliament Street.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2006
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2000s
The Ice Child (2014) by Mike Kenny
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts; contemporary fairytale;
<em>A new Irish fairytale by Mike Kenny. </em><br /><br /><strong>The Ice Child</strong> is a tale about growing up different. It's a fairy story - a story told by fairies about people. <br /><br />Using real-time video and live performance, a motely band of contemporary sídh (Irish fairy-folk) enact a dazzling 'once-upon-a-time' tale. <br /><br /><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;">For children aged 8+ </span>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2014
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2010s
Curriculum Play Live (2017): The Plough and the Stars by Sean O' Casey
Barnstorm Theatre; Watergate Theatre; Leaving Cert drama; theatre for schools; Theatre in Kilkenny;
<strong>The Plough and the Stars</strong> is set during the turbulence of the Easter 1916 rebellion. It premiered in 1926 at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. The first two acts take place in 1915, looking forward to the liberation of Ireland, and the last two acts are set during 1916's Easter Rising.<br /><br />The second in a series of Leaving Certificate curriculum plays, providing young people in the southeast with the opportunity to see their Leaving Cert drama brought to life on stage.<br /><br /><strong><em>Curriculum Play Live</em></strong> is a joint Barnstorm and Watergate initiative.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Watergate Theatre
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2017
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2010s
Scaredycats (1999) by Maeve Ingoldsby
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
<em><strong>Barnstorm has another winner in this production -</strong> </em>Irish Times<br /><br /><em>Scaredycats</em> explores children's fears of change, of loss and 'things that go bump in the night'. Packed with fun, thrills and deliciously scary situations the play's exciting mix of live music, songs, comedy and drama explores the children's efforts to identify and deal with their fears, and their relationship with the adult world. <br /><br />For children aged 6 to 12. <br /><br /><strong>NATIONAL TOUR: </strong><br />Watergate, Kilkenny; Siamsa Tíre, Tralee; Belltable, Limerick; Town Hall Theatre, Galway; Gaiety Theatre, Dublin; Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen; Backstage, Longford; Cork Opera House; Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo ; Rialto Theatre, Derry
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1999
Nuala Roche
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