Symposium (2013): The Role of Fairytale in Contemporary Theatre
Theatre research; theatre history; theatre for young audiences; children's theatre; performing arts; fairytales; Brothers Grimm; von Schonwerth;
A 2-day symposium in Trinity College Dublin, about the role of fairytale in contemporary theatre, bringing together speakers from the worlds of theatre, education, literature and psychology. <br /><br />A highlight was speaker Erica Eichenseer, cultural curator in Bavaria, who discovered 500 long-lost fairytales that had been gathered by Franz Xaver von Schonwerth, a contemporary of the Grimm brothers. <br /><br />Keynote speaker was Olivier-award winning playwright Mike Kenny, whose adaptation of the<em> Hansel and Gretel</em> story is produced by Barnstorm Theatre Company. <br /><br />This symposium was funded as part of Ireland's EU Presidency Culture Programme, with support from the Arts Council.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2013
Nuala Roche
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Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany- 2010s
The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket (2013-2019) - International Tours
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; Irish theatre on tour; Irish theatre international tours; international tour; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
<p>"Bockety Brilliance!"- The Irish Times<br /><br />Poetic, humorous and rich in visual antics, the play explores friendship through a day in the life of two friends who have been likened to a modern-day Laurel and Hardy. <br /><br />Written by Sarah Argent, in collaboration with Barnstorm. For children aged 4+ <br /><br /><strong>NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2013:</strong> <br />USA - New York, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, Kansas and Arkansas. <br />CANADA - Ontario (Kitchener, Kingston, Richmond Hill, Brampton)</p>
<p><strong>UK TOUR 2015:</strong> <br />Edinburgh- Imaginate Festival; <br />Bath - the egg, Royal Theatre Bath; <br />London - Polka Theatre.<br /><br /><strong>SPAIN TOUR 2016:</strong> <br />Madrid - Tetralia;<br />Barcelona - Lasala, Sabadell.</p>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
Ireland, USA, Canada, Spain 2013-2019
Nuala Roche
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Ireland, Canada, USA, Spain - 2013 to 2019
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 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
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
The Messenger (2016) by Mike Kenny
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts; Decade of Centenaries; Kilkenny County Council Centenary Programme
Christy (Bullet) Brady wants to be the fastest runner in his street. When the Easter Rising kicks off revolution is the last thing on his mind. <br /><br /><em>The Messenger</em> looks at the impact of the Rising on ordinary families like the Brady's. The play offers the opportunity to take a wider view of children's lives in conflict today. For children age 8+ <br /><br /><strong>A free drama workshop</strong> exploring the play's themes was provided to County Kilkenny schools, along with a <strong>Teachers' Resource Pack,</strong> created by local historian and teacher Ann Murtagh. This initiative was funded by <a href="https://www.kilkennycoco.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kilkenny County Council</a> as part of its <em>2016 Centenary Programme.</em>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2015-2016
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2010s
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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Ireland - 2000s
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