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
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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Ireland - 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
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: 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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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