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Town Mouse, Country Mouse (2005) by Medb Lambert
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;…
TOUR: The barn, Kilkenny; The Ark, Dublin; Dunamaise, Portlaoise; Garter Lane, Castleblayney;…
The Song from the Sea (2011 & 2012) 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 Messenger (2016) by Mike Kenny
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. The Messenger looks at the impact of the Rising on ordinary families like the Brady's. The play offers the…
The Elves and the Shoemaker (2005) by Mike Kenny
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:…
The company's tour was supported by Culture Ireland and the Ireland Fund for Japan.
TOUR:…
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…
The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket (2013-2019) - International Tours
"Bockety Brilliance!"- The Irish TimesPoetic, 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. Written by Sarah Argent, in collaboration…
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Symposium (2013): The Role of Fairytale in Contemporary Theatre
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. A highlight was speaker Erica Eichenseer, cultural curator…
StormFest at Kilkenny Arts Festival (2019)
Barnstorm continues its successful partnership with Kilkenny Arts Festival in programming a season of family theatre, a significant storytelling programme.
Supported by Kilkenny County Council.Family Theatre Programme: Fly, Teater Patrasket…
StormFest at Kilkenny Arts Festival (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,…
Scaredycats (1999) by Maeve Ingoldsby
Barnstorm has another winner in this production - Irish TimesScaredycats 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…