For the first time ever, the much loved Fairy-tale comes to the stage in an unforgettable live stage production of song and laughter. Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Ruff The dog! perform live on stage, right before their eyes in this exciting and fun filled musical production. The popular tale takes a few twists
Ireland's travelling marionette (string puppet) theatre, Moon & Sixpence, present a cheeky version of “Red Riding Hood” featuring the classic fairy-tale characters. The production, lasting fifty minutes, is performed live with music and sound effects and draws plenty of audience participation, as much from adults as from children. This string puppet production includes a moral
Theatre Lovett are back with their new production, They Called Her Vivaldi. Edward M. Haberdasher has crafted very peculiar earmuffs for his very particular daughter Cecilia Maria. (The earmuffs come with three settings: Snowflake, Tinkly Bells and, for hardcore noise-prevention scenarios, Cheesegrater). Don’t shout about it but Cecilia Maria thinks they make her look fascinating
Theatre Lovett are back with their new production, They Called Her Vivaldi. Edward M. Haberdasher has crafted very peculiar earmuffs for his very particular daughter Cecilia Maria. (The earmuffs come with three settings: Snowflake, Tinkly Bells and, for hardcore noise-prevention scenarios, Cheesegrater). Don’t shout about it but Cecilia Maria thinks they make her look fascinating
The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! The Speks
Monday’s Child tells the simple poetic story of the unique bond between a little girl and an old woman suffering memory loss. Together, in a dream-like garden, they sing and dance and dress up, as they joyously explore a treasure trove of memory boxes. This sensitive, imaginative, yet funny play explores how we collect memories,
Me, Mollser is the story of a strong-willed, passionate young Dubliner coping with consumption during the 1913 Lockout and Easter Rising of 1916. You may recognize her from Sean O’Casey’s famous Irish play The Plough and the Stars, which was first performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1926. Curious and enthusiastic, Mollser guides you through
LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Presents ‘Cinderella’ with special guest Bosco 2pm & 4pm The Lambert Puppet Theatre is widely recognised as the premier Touring Puppet Theatre Company in Ireland and also internationally renowned for its many fine productions in Theatres throughout Ireland, The UK and Europe.. From its earliest beginning the Lambert family has been involved
LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Presents ‘Cinderella’ with special guest Bosco 2pm & 4pm The Lambert Puppet Theatre is widely recognised as the premier Touring Puppet Theatre Company in Ireland and also internationally renowned for its many fine productions in Theatres throughout Ireland, The UK and Europe.. From its earliest beginning the Lambert family has been involved
A rockabilly-rockabye show for under 5s with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties or Severe Learning Difficulties. Part of our UP programme, SNOOZLE & THE LULLABUGS brings together our PMLD and early years work for the first time. Snoozle wants to stay up and rock, but his band, The Lullabugs, just want to go to sleep.
A rockabilly-rockabye show for under 5s with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties or Severe Learning Difficulties. Part of our UP programme, SNOOZLE & THE LULLABUGS brings together our PMLD and early years work for the first time. Snoozle wants to stay up and rock, but his band, The Lullabugs, just want to go to sleep.
Animagination Festival presents: The Fantastical Time Travelling Library Bus with Moonfish Theatre “If we want to release the trapped moments of history, we have to do it now. This might be our only chance!” Welcome to the Fantastical Time Travelling Library Bus - this is no ordinary Library Bus! The books in this bus are
Animagination Festival presents: THE MAGIC BOOKSHOP From Monkeyshine Theatre in Association with Roscommon Arts Centre Welcome to The Magic Bookshop! It’s a treasure trove of wonders where old books flock together and their stories hop from the pages. Peter and John work at the new arrivals desk. Great heaps of books have to be sorted and
Two Schools Show - Thursday & Friday: 10am & 12pm When one man's dream of a new beginning collided with the birth of a nation To mark the centenary celebrations of the 1916 Rising, Branar have created a new show for audiences aged years 8 plus called Maloney’s Dream. Maloney's Dream is a theatre show
When one man's dream of a new beginning collided with the birth of a nation. To mark the centenary celebrations of the 1916 Rising, Branar have created a new show for audiences aged years 8 plus called Maloney’s Dream. Maloney's Dream is a theatre show which is set against the background of Easter week 1916.
You may think you know JUNGLE BOOK, but Indigo Moon Theatre brings you a surprisingly good story that inspired by the poetry & spirit of Rudyard Kipling's original books. Fearless and free, Mowgli the ‘man-cub,’ finds fun and friendship as he learns to live by the Law of the Jungle. Mowgli's wild adventures in the
Times: 12pm & 2pm WIGGLEGIGGLE is an energetic, wigglesome, gigglesome mashup of words and rhythms and nifty noises designed to engage children’s imaginations and to enchant their eyes and ears! Inspired by conversations with children themselves, this show takes as a starting point the substantial research around how music and rhythm can develop listening and
Miriam Lambert Puppeteer presents The Three Little Pigs Huff and Puff and the children will be blown away by this imaginative solo puppet production, of the three little pigs. In this pigs tale, Mummy pig is so proud of her little piglets, encouraging them to dream big and follow their hearts. Like all little ones,
Púca Puppets present The Mice and The Elephants “Did anyone hear anything? I thought I heard a little creaky squeaking sound?” said the Elephant. “Please can you ask the elephants to stop walking on us!” the Mouse shouted. The Elephant looked around, “...Oh my goodness, what a teeny, tiny, funny little furry thing you are,
A family friendly stand-up comedy club for kids and big kids! We bring top comedians with silly jokes to make you giggle and grin and laugh out loud. Our MC is from the The Laughter Lounge, Steve Cummins. Joining him is Father Teds, Joe Rooney, and regular comedy performers Totally Wired. Come to the show
Fidget Feet (Ireland) & the Bird & Bat (Iceland) presents Strange Feathers Strange Feathers is an aerial dance show aimed at the youngest audiences. Two little birds are learning to fly with the help of their surroundings in nature. Feathers drop from the sky to the beautiful sounds of soft music. With two aerial dancers and
Fidget Feet (Ireland) & the Bird & Bat (Iceland) presents Strange Feathers Strange Feathers is an aerial dance show aimed at the youngest audiences. Two little birds are learning to fly with the help of their surroundings in nature. Feathers drop from the sky to the beautiful sounds of soft music. With two aerial dancers and
Lyngo Theatre presents: THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO A show by Marcello Chiarenza, Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch Music by Carlo Cialdo Capelli , Design assistant Elena Marini One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of
Conor is on a mission. A mission to get to the outer edge of the Universe before he runs out of time. But how long until the end of the Universe? How much space? How much time? Conor: at the end of the Universe is a sensory and artistic journey through space at time-bending speeds.
Branar Téatar do Pháistí & Starcatchers present: The Shape of Things Created by Ailie Cohen & Marc Mac Lochlainn The world all around us is made up of wonderful shapes. But sometimes you can get tired ofseeing the same things all the time. This is a story of Cubert the cube and Triantán the triangle, and the adventures they have when all of the shapes get mixed up. Set in a soft and tactile environment Starcatchers and Branar tell this interactive story
A fantastic family show, with plenty of fun and dramatic show pieces to entertain! Starring some of the most talented children and adults from your local area. Dance showcasing in Ballroom, Latin, Hip Hop, Salsa and Contemporary, with a kaleidoscope of music from the musicals, chart and modern dance music. Open your imagination to the
On a winter’s night…. Festive traditions from around the world. Why do we have tinsel on our Christmas trees? Why do we get oranges at the bottom of our stockings? Why are there 8 days in Hanukah? Inspired by the highly successful ‘Joy to the World’ exhibition which since 2007 has been seen by thousands
The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! The Speks
Ceol Connected's The Quiet Tree is an intimate traditional music, storytelling, and puppetry performance specifically designed for young children and their families. The creatures of Whistleberry Forest have discovered a little oak tree growing deep in the woods. However, there are no birds singing, no leaves rustling, and no animals scurrying around its trunk. This
WOOFLE In this 30-minute show, singer-songwriter Dan Leith brings us lots of furry fun with Woofle – a show about one Dan and his dog with lots of silly songs. From chasing bees and getting mucky, to taking a walk and having a bath, this quirky combination of video footage and live music gives an
Would you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a prince just like the hero of this story, brought to vivid life on our incredible sloping stage by Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools
The Far Field tells the story of Farmer Lonán, who, one summer’s day discovers a magical whistle hidden in a hare’s nest. Suspecting that it belongs to the fairy folk who live at the edge of his farm, Lonán decides that the whistle should be returned to its rightful owners. Join Thomas Johnston (whistles/song), Seán
The Far Field tells the story of Farmer Lonán, who, one summer’s day discovers a magical whistle hidden in a hare’s nest. Suspecting that it belongs to the fairy folk who live at the edge of his farm, Lonán decides that the whistle should be returned to its rightful owners. Join Thomas Johnston (whistles/song), Seán
Waves is the story of Elizabeth Moncello: of her youth growing up on a small Australian island in the 1930s and how she came to be the unofficial inventor of the butterfly stroke. An intimate theatrical event combining highly expressive storytelling, delicate movement and splashes of humour to tell Elizabeth’s amazing tale of a life
You are invited to celebrate Katie’s 12th birthday with her as she explores what it’s like to be 12 years old. Having just moved school but not quite a teenager yet, Katie reflects on times gone by and looks to the future and all it can be. There will be truths, there will be dares,
The Shape of Things combines puppetry, object theatre and music, exploring how the world around us is created from different shapes, textures and materials in a beautiful non-verbal story featuring two quirky puppets, which unfolds in a specially designed space for adults and babies to relax in together. This beautiful, playful and tactile experience has been
The Shape of Things combines puppetry, object theatre and music, exploring how the world around us is created from different shapes, textures and materials in a beautiful non-verbal story featuring two quirky puppets, which unfolds in a specially designed space for adults and babies to relax in together. This beautiful, playful and tactile experience has been
Four Go Wild In Wellies is a brand new show for audiences aged 3-5 years from Indepen-dance4, Scotland’s inclusive professional dance company. This whimsical adventure features bobble hats, scarves, tents that have a life of their own and, of course, lots of fun in wellies!
Follow CBeebies Patrick Lynch as he uses a pioneering mix of live cinema and theatre to take you on a thrilling ride across the magical world of ancient Greece. With miniature sets he directs the lights, camera and action in front of your eyes to show the famous battles, floating islands, one-eyed giants and angry
A boy tricks death and locks it in a box. He battles with a ferocious monster who has fought great armies of the world and lived to tell the tale. He risks everything he has to save his mother from the sickness that grips her. This is a story that tells of a love and
Strange Feathers is an aerial dance show aimed at the youngest audiences. Two little birds are learning to fly with the help of their surroundings in nature. Feathers drop from the sky to the beautiful sounds of soft music. With two aerial dancers and a musician on stage Strange Feathers mixes contemporary dance, aerial dance
Family favourites Theatre Lovett return with this upbeat comedy-adventure. A sensitive musical-prodigy makes a quiet name for herself in a cacophonous world. As our young heroine journeys over cobblestones and canals, we learn about love, loss, the place of salt in our diet and the courage to lose our footing without losing our way. "Theatre
A performance for 2-4 year olds Welcome to the beautifully strange world of White. Full of birdsong and birdhouses, it gleams and dazzles and shines in the night. Two friends look after the birds and make sure the eggs stay safe. We watch, we help. The world is bright, ordered and white. But high up
Is hunger stronger than love? In this story it seems to be as the poor woodsman’s empty stomach goes to his head, he gives in to the bony step-mother and they leave Hansel and Gretel in the forest, not just once but twice and the second time there won’t be any moonstones to follow back
The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! The Speks
