Kilkenny theatre barnstorming at home and abroad
Ireland’s much-loved and lauded
The Bockety World of Henry & Bucket, which wowed audiences throughout Ireland (and subsequently in the UK), kicked off a North American tour in Garden City USA this month and will take in venues in New York, Ontario Canada, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey,
While at home the company is producing the world-premiere of a new play for children that was born out of an exploration of
At the same
“Barnstorm was founded in 1991 and our aim was to make
Early on we
Star Chasers is written by Scott Young, directed by Katy Weir and stars John Delaney and Conal O’Sheil. It is a modern day adventure for all, which sees Billy and Dad heading north with just a tent and a box full of Mam’s memories.
On the
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.
The Bockety World of Henry & Bucket written and directed by Sarah Argent, starring Paul Curley and Aidan Crowe, examines what friendship is, what goes wrong and how you fix it. The play is described as ‘Beckett for children’ and ‘a stand-out piece of children’s
Children delight in the
Barnstorm’s production of the poignant and moving Monday’s Child, a play for children about age-related memory loss, is written by award-winning writer Brendan Murray, directed by Philip Hardy and stars Noelle Brown and Iseult Casey.
A little girl meets an old woman who is searching for searching for something. She can’t quite remember what it is but it is important! Together in a dream-like garden, they sing and dance and dress up as they joyously explore a treasure trove of memory boxes. It becomes a birthday party, full of surprises that assist the woman in reclaiming her memories and identity. Barnstorm is supported by the Arts Council/
Ireland. something. She can’t quite remember what it is but it is important! Together in a dream-like garden, they sing and dance and dress up as they joyously explore a treasure trove of memory boxes. It becomes a birthday party, full of surprises that assist the woman in reclaiming her memories and identity. Barnstorm is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealíonn and Kilkenny County
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