A Murder of Crows (2011) by Mike Kenny
<em>A Murder of Crows</em> is a dynamic and theatrically exciting work for children aged 8 and over, based on the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel. The play explores themes of famine, family loyalties and personal growth. <br /><br />Six actors weave a gothic story of two children’s journey from abandonment and fear to ultimate survival, seen from the quirky perspective of a chorus of raucous and garrulous crows, whose boisterous antics will delight children.<br /><br />For children aged 8 and older.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
2011
Nuala Roche
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Ireland, Kilkenny - 2010s
Martha (2007) by Manley, Robertson & Wood
Children's theatre; theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; performing arts;
<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;">Martha doesn’t like anyone. She’s a grumpy reclusive woman living in a hut on the beach. She scares people away with her sharp tongue and her “Keep Out” signs, but she doesn’t bank on meeting an endearingly cheeky goose who can’t read and understand “No”. </span><br style="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;" /><br style="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;" /><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;">The battle that ensues is full of fun and pathos and leads to a friendship that re-kindles in Martha a warmth towards those around her. </span><br /><br />First produced by Barnstorm in 2004 featuring actors Roisin Gribbin & Johnny Hopkins, the play was revived in 2007 with actors Rita Hamill and Gus McDonagh.<br /><br /><strong>2007:</strong> The Barn Theatre, Kilkenny<br /><strong>Tour, 2004:</strong> The Barn Theatre Kilkenny; Dunamaise Portlaoise; Roolaboola Festival; Mullingar Arts Centre; Garter Lane, Waterford.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2007
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 2000s
Silly Bits of Sky (2007) by Maeve Ingoldsby
Children's theatre; theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; performing arts;
<p><em>"Once again, Barnstorm Theatre Company have come up with a winning formula"</em> <strong>- Kilkenny People</strong> <br /><br />Deggsie is fiercely sensitive to being slagged about his family. When his boast of having a new sleeping bag is challenged by Spider, Deggsie realises he will have to produce the sleeping bag or be found out. But Deggsie’s plans go awry. The only solution to his problem means betraying the trust of the one person who understands him...</p>
<p><em><span style="text-align:left;color:#000000;text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;float:none;background-color:transparent;">For children aged 7 to 11 years. </span></em></p>
<p><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;"><strong>Running time:</strong> 80 minutes</span><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;"><br /></span></p>
<p><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;"><strong>National Tour: </strong><br />Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; <br />Backstage Theatre, Longford; <br />Siamsa Tíre, Tralee;<br />Hawk's Well, Sligo; <br />Town Hall Theatre, Galway;<br />Town Hall, Dundalk;<br />Gaiety Theatre, Dublin; <br />Belltable, Limerick;<br />Cork Opera House.<br /><br /></span></p>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
1998
Nuala Roche
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Kilkenny, Ireland - 1990s
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
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
Monday's Child (2017) by Brendan Murray
Theatre in Kilkenny; theatre history; Irish theatre; professional theatre; children's theatre; performing arts;
<p>Monday’s Child<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;"> 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.<br /> </span><br />Brendan Murray's play was developed with input from neuroscientists at the University of Sussex, and the UK Alzheimer’s Society. For children aged 4+<br /><br />2017 UK TOUR:</p>
<p>Cornerstone, Didcot; The Garage, Norwich; The Seagull, Lowestoft; Whitby Hall, Ellesmere Port; Waterside Arts Centre, Sale; Z-Arts, Manchester; The Place, Bedford; Farnham Maltings; Spring Arts Centre,Havant; Gulbenkian, Canterbury; Chipping Norton Theatre; Ashcroft Arts, Fareham; Forest Arts, New Milton.</p>
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Kilkenny County Library, Local Studies Department
2014 - 2017
Nuala Roche
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Photographs: Dylan Vaughan
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Ireland, United Kingdom - 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
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
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 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