Baboró International Arts Festival for Children - Programme 2009

International Arts Festival for Children 12th to 18th October 2009

Funding Bodies

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IN DUBLIN

Media Sponsors

Pack up the kids, come to Galway and experience something wonderful together, something you’ll remember and treasure forever.

We have one of the most exciting line-ups ever,13 companies and13 venues to celebrate our 13th birthday! There’s mind-blowing dance from the Netherlands, a thrilling dark opera from Northern Ireland, a tearjerker from Denmark, a hilarious clown from Canada and a brilliant collection of music, comedy, theatre, visual arts, storytelling and puppetry from around Ireland.

Programme & Corporate Sponsors



As a first for the festival, Baboró is hosting an international conference on the arts for early years. This promises to be a landmark event for the arts for young people in Ireland.

Supporting Sponsors

So turn the page and start browsing. Forget your troubles, come on get happy! Come to Baboró.

Participating Partners

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Fáilte

Galway City & County Libraries

We would like to thank the Arts Council, funding bodies, sponsors, partners and friends for their vital support. We also thank you; parents, teachers and children for coming back to the festival year after year. We welcome you back.

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Ages 1 to 4

La Baracca

Italy

Theatre

PigNut Productions

Ireland

18mo to 3yrs

Theatre

And then... they fall!

Ahhhh!!

Think about things that fall down - like fruit from trees, or rain, snow, leaves and feathers from the sky. People and animals fall down sometimes. What about things that are thrown and then fall - like stones? What about stars? Simple words accompany the actors’ actions, creating a wonderful unity of images made with movement, light and sound.

Baboró Notes: This is one surprise after another. Parents are surprised by their own children’s engagement and children are surprised by the magic.

It is also a lovely gentle show for special needs children to enjoy.

Irish Premiere

Enter Jay’s world, where bubbles, a pet pig, mysterious plants, and more play a part in creating moments of ahhhh…. magic and delight…. as he settles into his new home. Combining music, illusion and physical theatre, Ahhhh!! is the latest production from PigNut, created with loving care for very young children.

Duration Venue Capacity Days

Baboró Notes: Last year La Baracca presented the lovely show ‘Colours of Water’. We begged them for more and here they are!

Duration Capacity Venue Days 4

40 min 60 Nun’s Island Theatre Thurs 15th 10.30am & 12.00pm Fri 16th 11.00am 3.30pm & 6.00pm Sat 17th 11.30am & 2.00pm

Venue Capacity

Photo: Antonella Dalla Rosa

40 min Blue Teapot Theatre 50 Tues 13th 11.00am & 12.30pm Wed 14th 11.00am & 2.00pm Druid Lane Theatre 70 Thurs 15th 11.00am Fri 16th 11.00am 3.30pm & 6.00pm Sat 17th 10.30am 11.30am & 1.00pm Sun 18th 12.00pm & 2.00pm

Pho to J enn ifer Hut ton

E poi... cadono!

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Teater Refleksion and Teater My

Denmark

Theatre

Himmelsange Songs From Above

Enter this heavenly environment where Mette reveals beauty in miniature. Songs From Above is an experience... Zen and the Art of Tiny Pleasures.

Branar Theatre Co

Ireland

Ages 4 to 9

Puppet Theatre

An Seanfhear Beag

Irish Premiere

The Story of the Little Old Man Artistic advisor Bjarne Sandborg of Teater Refleksion Story by Swedish author Barbro Lindgren Adapted for stage by Marc Mac Lochlainn Puppets by Suse Reibisch

A delicate tale of friendship between a lonely old man and a dog that no one wanted is told with enchanting puppets and live music.

“a performance for toddlers with adult appeal. More please!”

Politiken

Bhí seanfhear beag uaigneach ann. Ní raíbh aon chairde aige, go dtí gur tháinig madra mór isteach ina shaol.

Feasann cairdeas álainn idir an bheirt agus éiríonn an saol níos fearr don bheirt acu.

Baboró Notes: Cuddle up with your child and prepare to experience bliss.

Baboró Notes: This heart-warming story is performed with such grace and attention to detail that it can be understood in any language

Duration Capacity Venue Days 6

35 min 40 Radisson Blu Hotel Thurs 15th 11.00am & 1.00pm Fri 16th 10.00am & 3.30pm Sat 17th 10.30am &11.30am

Duration Capacity Venue Days

45 min 70 Nun’s Island Theatre Mon 12th 10.00am & 12.00pm Tues 13th 10.00am & 12.00pm Wed 14th 10.00am & 4.00pm

Photo Marc Quinlan

Ages 2 to 4

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Ages 5+

Jamie Adkins

Canada

Circus

Circus INcognitus

Children and the young-at-heart will love the funny and charming Jamie Adkins in his newest show. Jamie's incredible juggling, slackwire feats, and acrobatics are interwoven with a touching story about a natural clown who has something to say, but just can't quite get it out.

An expert at comedy born of desperation, Jamie's performance is humble and unguarded. Adkins deftly escorts the audience along his poetic journey with sidesplitting wit.

“Though Mr Adkins’ best routines draw oohs and ahs, he is just as successful at drawing laughs” New York Times

Duration Venue Days 8

60 min Black Box Theatre Mon 12th 10.00am & 12.00pm Tues 13th 11.00am & 7.00pm Wed 14th 10.00am & 12.00pm

Pho to A ma nda Rus sell

Baboró Notes: This show may well be the hit of the festival. Don’t miss it.

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Ireland

Music / Comedy

There’s a Snail in the Garden Dermot Carmody and Morgan C Jones (International Improv & Newstalk’s The Emergency) have created a hilarious live music and comedy show. These two Silly Daddies will have all the family in stitches. It’s like vaudeville for children.

“Two Irish musician comedians are making original music for kids that doesn’t talk down to them - or make their parents cringe” Irish Times Baboró Notes: Three cheers to these two guys for being brave enough to perform to a whole new audience.

Duration 60 min Venue Town Hall Theatre Days Mon 12th 11.00am & 7.00pm Tues 13th 10.00am & 12.00pm Wed 14th 10.00am & 12.00pm Also on tour see P22 10

Cups and Crowns

Ireland

Ages 5 to 8

Theatre

A Hedge Called Hog Can you imagine a world without imagination? That’s Pio’s world, sitting in a white room day after day with only a goldfish for a friend. She needs help! Come and see what can happen when you let your ideas fly.

Baboró Notes: This is one of those off-beat, quirky shows that is loaded with lots of fun and interaction.

Duration Capacity Venue Days

45 min 90 Druid Lane Theatre Mon 12th 11.30am Tues 13th 10.30am & 4.00pm Wed 14th 10.30am & 12.00pm

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ShakaBang

Photo Fiona McD

Ages 5 to 10

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Ages 5 to 9

Your Man’s Puppets

Ireland

Story Telling / Puppetry

Tales from the Workshop

Teater Refleksion / De Røde Heste

Denmark

Theatre / Puppetry

Goodbye Mr Muffin

From the hidden corners of a quiet workshop, a quirky collection of puppets comes magically to life when Clare, the lovely storyteller, comes to visit. Begging her for new stories, the puppets and the audience are given a rich banquet of stories and tales.

Once upon a time Mr Muffin was young, strong and proud. He could carry a whole cucumber on his back! Now he is old, tired and grey. He sits alone in his house remembering... In an atmosphere of warmth, humour and respect, Goodbye Mr. Muffin tells the heart-rending story of the last days in the life of a beloved guinea pig and the feelings and emotions experienced during the passing of a much-loved pet.

Baboró Notes: It is a joy to watch the chemistry between storyteller Clare Murphy and puppeteer Tommy Baker not to mention the puppets.

“Puppet theatre of the absolute finest kind about big issues in life, that we can all relate to.”

Politiken

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45 min 70 Town Hall Studio Wed 14th 10.30am & 12.30pm Thurs 15th 10.30am & 12.30pm

Baboró Notes: Moments like these are rare. Your heart will fill with warmth and may reach breaking point. Bring a hankie just in case.

Duration Capacity Venue Days

40 min 60 Town Hall Studio Mon 12th 10.00am & 4.00pm Tues 13th 10.30am & 12.30pm

Photo Jan Rüsz

Duration Capacity Venue Days

Ages 6 to 10

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Ages 6+

Mighty Tales

Ireland/Portugal

Storytelling / Music

The Tale of Biddy Early & Other Stories

Sit back and enjoy a tale or two told by Helen Lane and Steve Johnston in verse or song, accompanied by live music and presented in a marvellous miniature Victorian theatre box.

The Tale of Biddy Early - A Folk Opera Based on the bawdy tale, The White Witch of Clare, who defied authority throughout her long life, and was tried for witchcraft.

Presented with a choice of one of the following tales: (1) Frances Flute and the Three Thieves. 6 to 9 yrs (2) Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Coleridge. 9+ yrs Baboró Notes: This is great cráic for all ages.

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Also on tour see P22

(2) Ancient Mariner: 12.00pm 7.00pm 3.00pm

Ages All

Dance

The Celebration & Once Upon a Time

World Premiere

Specially commissioned by Youth Ballet West for Baboró and funded by the Arts Council, The Celebration, was created by internationally acclaimed choreographer, Cathy Sharp. This dance piece highlights the company’s energy and youth.

Once Upon a Time takes the audience on a spellbinding journey through many favourite classic tales, including Snow White, Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks. Inspired by the music of John Lanchberry, the ballet is choreographed

by Judith Sibley, Artistic Director of Youth Ballet West.

Baboró Notes: How wonderful it is to see the raw talent and determination of these young dancers.

Duration Venue Days

60 min Town Hall Theatre Sun 18th 3.00pm & 7.00pm

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60 min Capacity 50 Blue Teapot Theatre (1) Frances Flute: Thurs 15th10.00am Fri 16th 10.30am Sat 17th 1.00pm

Ireland

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Duration Venue Days

Youth Ballet West

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Cahoots NI

Northern Ireland

Opera / Theatre

The Musician

Ages 8 to 11+

International Premiere

The Musician is a spellbinding new opera for young people. The story of a child destined to become the best known flautist of them all….the Pied Piper. Rejected by his own townsfolk, the young boy meets a travelling musician who teaches him how to play the flute. The boy plays beautifully but then discovers that the music has an extraordinary effect on the town’s rats; a dangerous hypnotic power.

With magic, dance and its very own orchestra, The Musician is a dark, original and truly thrilling piece of musical theatre. Written and composed by Conor Mitchell (recent collaborator with Pet Shop Boys and the Peter Hall Company).

“The Musician becomes a chilling horror-opera... which challenges the imagination of its young audience.”

The Irish Times Baboró Notes: It was an amazing experience to sit with a school audience and see them totally enraptured by an opera. Beware of the rats….

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60 min Black Box Theatre Thurs 15th 10.00am & 12.00pm Fri 16th 10.00am & 12.00pm Sat 17th 2.00pm & 5.00pm

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Ages 9+

Introdans Ensemble for Youth

The Netherlands

Dance

Black & White

Prepare to be amazed by this stunning cast of twelve red hot dancers who will rock you with their athletic power, their awe inspiring grace, and mad sense of humour.

Celebrate dance that is of the highest quality, exciting, imaginative and surprisingly funny.

Introdans for Youth occupies a unique position in Europe, being the only dance company on the continent to present modern ballet performances for children and young people. The repertoire includes ballets by renowned choreographers Paul Lightfoot, Sol León, William Forsythe, Hans van Manen and Robert Battle.

“The standard of dance is second to none, with moments of precision timing beautifully executed.’

The Scotsman Baboró Notes: Attention! Don’t let the youth label stop you from seeing this company, this is not just for kids!

Duration Venue Days

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60 min Town Hall Theatre Thurs 15th 12.00pm & 7.00pm Fri 16th 10.00am &12.00pm Sat 17th 8.00pm Introdans Masterclass for professional dancers see P23

Supported by the Royal Netherlands Embassy Dublin

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Day by Day

EVENT And then.. they fall!

VENUE

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MON 12TH

Nun's Island Theatre

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Two Venues (check Day)

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Songs from Above

Radisson Blu Hotel

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The Story of The Little Old Man

Nun's Island Theatre

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10.00am & 12.00pm

Ahhhh!!

WED 14TH

11.00am & 12.30pm Blue Teapot Theatre

11.00am & 2.00pm Blue Teapot Theatre

10.00am & 12.00pm

10.00am & 4.00pm

THURS 15TH

FRI 16TH

SAT 17TH

10.30am & 12.00pm

11.00am 3.30pm & 6.00pm

11.30am & 2.00pm

11.00am Druid Lane 11.00am & 1.00pm

Circus INcogniitus

Black Box Theatre

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10.00am & 12.00pm

11.00am & 7.00pm

10.00am & 12.00pm

There's a Snail in the Garden

Town Hall Theatre

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11.00am & 7.00pm

10.00am & 12.00pm

10.00am & 12.00pm

A Hedge Called Hog

Druid Lane Theatre

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11.30am

10.30am & 4.00pm

10.30am & 12.00pm

Tales from the Workshop

Town Hall Studio

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Goodbye Mr Muffin

Town Hall Studio

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10.00am & 4.00pm

10.30am & 12.30pm

Biddy Early & Other Stories (1) & (2)

Blue Teapot Theatre

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The Celebration & Once Upon aTime

Town Hall Theatre

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The Musician

Black Box Theatre

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Black & White

Town Hall Theatre

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Baboró on Tour

10.30am & 12.30pm

11.00am 3.30pm & 6.00pm 10.30am 11.30am & 1.00pm Druid Lane Druid Lane 10.00am & 3.30pm

10.30am & 11.30am

10.00am (1) 12.00pm (2)

10.30am (1) 7.00pm (2)

1.00pm (1) 3.00pm (2)

10.00am & 12.00pm

10.00am & 12.00pm

2.00pm & 5.00pm

SUN 18TH

12.00pm & 2.00pm Druid Lane

10.30am & 12.30pm

3.00pm & 7.00pm 12.00pm & 7.00pm Biddy Early 10.00am & 12.00pm

10.00am & 12.00pm

8pm

There's a Snail in the Garden 10.00am & 12.00pm

There's a Snail in the Garden 4.00pm

Clifden Station House Hotel

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Wassa Wassa Percussion Workshop

Black Box Theatre

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12.30pm

Wassa Wassa Drum Circle

Black Box Theatre

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2.30pm

Exhibitions Alison MacCormaic Judy Greene's Design Concourse Ruth Le Gear - Water That Sleeps Galway Arts Centre Janusz Korczak - Champion of the Child Galway City Musuem

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TUES 13TH

Literary Events See Page 27 See Page 28 See Page 30

Brian Moses - Rhythm Performance Wendy Hayes - Woodpecker Wood Fiona Tierney - Lion's Lunch

Westside Library See Page 25 City Library See Page 24 Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop See Page 24

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Baboró on Tour Mighty Tales (P14) Biddy Early Folk Opera performed with...

Days (1) Frances Flute: (2) Ancient Mariner: Weds 14th 10.00am 12.00pm Duration 60 min Capacity 50 ShakaBang (P10) There’s a Snail in the Garden Music and Comedy Days Fri 16th 10.00am & 12.00pm Sat 17th 4.00pm Duration 60 min Venue Station House Theatre Clifden Available for Your School (P25) Brian Moses, Poet Bring this poetry and musical performance and poetry workshop to your school.

For details contact Baboró office t: 091 562 667 e: admin@baboro.ie

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Teater Refleksion and Teater My (P6) Himmelsange (Songs from Above) Theatre Acting Up Consultancy, in conjunction with Graffiti Theatre and Cork College of Commerce have combined to bring Songs from Above to Cork, as part of the Baboró Network Touring Initiative For details check website www.baboro.ie Funded by HSE Cork

Creative Engagement

Ages All

Wassa Wassa Percussion Workshop

Parents and children, Grannies and grandchildren should come to the Black Box on the last day of Baboró to make a mighty noise!

Niall Delahan will show you how to make those riffs on the drums – if you have one of your own bring it, otherwise we’ll have some for you to learn on.

Wassa Wassa Drum Circle

The Black Box is the place to be on Sunday afternoon – get into the rhythm with your favourite adult – bring a drum or a shaker if you have one, or we’ll provide them for you. Either way, you’re guaranteed a rocking good time!

Venue Days

Black Box Theatre Sun 18th 12.30pm Workshop Sun 18th 2.30pm Drum Circle

Dance Masterclass with Introdans (P18)

Ages 16+

Iris Reyes Blanco from Introdans will lead a repertoire masterclass for professional and semi professional dancers. This is an opportunity to work with one of the best dance companies in Europe.

Venue Contact Baboró Office for details Days Sat 17th Time 4.00pm T: 091 562 667 e: admin@baboro.ie

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Literary Events Ages 4 to 6

by Fiona Tierney This is a story about courage, confidence and facing up to unpleasant truths.

Venue Day

Ages 5 to 8

by Wendy Hayes

Readings Lion’s Lunch

The Promise from Woodpecker Wood

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop Sat 17th 10.30am & 12.00pm

The Woodpecker Wood story DVD revolves around the lives and adventures of twelve little woodland characters and one human - Mr Woodcutter! Throughout these adventures, children are encouraged to appreciate and understand their own unique personalities and the value of feelings, friendship, honesty, discipline and team spirit!

Wendy Hayes will present the characters from the story.

Venue Days

City Library Tuesday - Thursday Tues to Thurs 11.15am & 12.15pm Fri 12.15am & 2.00pm Sat 11.30am & 3.00pm

Literary Events Poetry Brian Moses

Ages 8+

Brian Moses is one of Britain’s favourite Children’s poets. Brian’s poems are quirky, sometimes sad and often quite surreal. And great fun! He is a talented performer and accompanies his poems on a range of bizarre percussion instruments. His love of music is also reflected in the rhythms of his poems when performed. He writes about what children know – he remembers what it was like to be a child.

Venue Days

Westside Library Wed 14th 3.30pm

Available for your School Wed 14th Performance and Workshop. Available On Tour to your school For details contact Baboró Office 091 562 667

Baboró Poetry Project

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Baboró wishes to start a conversation between children and poets as part of a 2-year project. Carefully chosen poems will be given pride of place at all Baboró Festival venues and children will be asked to record their responses in any chosen format or artform. For the next two years a series of poems will be available to schools along with various activities geared to stir creative responses from the children. It is Baboró’s ultimate aim to publish this poetry and the responses to it.

Keep an eye on www.baboro.ie for developments

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Surprise!

Macnas

Ireland

Ages All

The Explorer Keep on the look out for an explorer on an exciting journey in search of the great white horse he has dreamt of.... along the way he encounters a ghost ship, a shoal of punk rock sardines, a skeleton orchestra, a magical serpent and a mysterious and beautiful queen. Macnas will present a journey maker’s story on a street, in a house, garage, warehouse, on the moon or in a tree house near you...

Keep an eye on www.baboro.ie for developments

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Visual Arts

Ages All

Alison MacCormaic 2009 Brochure Artist Alison MacCormaic has a long association with Baboró as part of the Arts Team. Here we get a glimpse of her own talents using felt, wool and soft materials to create the colourful images that grace the pages of this brochure.

Venue Days

Judy Greene’s Design Concourse Mon 12th to Sat 17th 11.00am to 5.00pm

Róisín Coyle Small Worlds

Galway Arts Centre joins Baboró in bringing Róisín Coyle to a selected school to work with children in creating interactive theatrical boxes that illustrate one specific moment in a story, a poem or a dream. This project is funded by Galway County Arts Office.

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Visual Arts

Ages All

Ruth Le Gear

Water That Sleeps Galway Arts Centre presents this unique mixed media exhibition created especially for Baboró. Ideas about how water holds the memory of what has passed through it brought the artist to Iceland, where she believes glaciers, thawing out, reveal long lost memories and stories.

“I found a polar bear wandering around with a large block of ice on his back. He came on broken ice floes, on sleeping waters to the vast expanse of Iceland.” - Ruth Le Gear Baboró Notes: This is one of those extraordinary experiences that can open doors into imagination, wonder and play. Bring a child and see what happens.

Venue Days Times

Galway Arts Centre Mon 12th to Sat 31st Mon to Sat 10.00am to 5.30pm

School Workshops available, contact Galway Arts Centre see below.

Tea Party with Picnic, Music & Games Venue Galway Arts Centre Days Sun 18th 11.30am - 1.30pm Admission Free. Booking essential call Galway Arts Centre 091 565 886 or e: maeve@galwayartscentre.ie

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Documentary Exhibition

Global Education ‘Speed Dating’ Event for Teachers

Ages 6+

Sample an array of resources, stories and creative approaches to stimulate and engage children in human rights and global education.

Janusz Korczak

Champion of the Child Featuring drawings by Itzhak Belfer, an Israeli artist of international renown and one of the children saved by Korczak. Champion of the Child tells the moving and inspiring story of Janusz Korczak (1879-1942). A pioneer of children’s rights and a key influence on the 1979 UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, Korczak devoted his life to the rights and wellbeing of children, regardless of nationality or religion. The exhibition shows how his teachings on the treatment of children continue to resonate around the world today. It charts his efforts to protect children from the horrors of the Warsaw ghetto before his death in Treblinka concentration camp.

Baboró Notes: Seeing this exhibition is a profound experience and a gentle reminder to respect and value children everywhere and to hear their voice.

Additional materials supplied by Amnesty International and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office Acknowledgements: Jewish Museum London Venue Days 30

Galway City Museum Tues 13th - Sat 17th 10.00am to 5.00pm

Workshops with storyteller Miriam Birungi Omoro; drama and creative writing educator Pete Mullineaux; Amnesty International and the Galway One World Centre.

Free copies of Horses and Tortoises – Stories from Africa (courtesy of the Hugh Lane Gallery) and Diversity Through the Arts (Comhlamh), resource lists and more.

PLUS the opportunity to win a date (well, a workshop) with Pete or Miriam for your class.

Contact Galway One World Centre for details t: 091 530 590 w: www.galwayowc.org

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Conference Crêche Teachers, Researchers, Parents, Artists, Creators

Natural Born Artists Arts for Early Years

“…arts education is essential for building innovative thinkers who will be our nation’s leaders of tomorrow” Michelle Obama

Baboró will host an international conference exploring the world of the Arts for Early Years (0 to 6 years) as part of the festival in October. Funded by the Arts Council, NUI Galway and the European Commission’s Culture 2007 – 2013 Programme, as part of the Small Size – Big Citizens Project, this conference aims to bring artists, researchers, crêche teachers, parents and practitioners together to examine cultural politics with a small “p”

Key Speakers include: David Coleman A graduate of University College Dublin, clinical psychologist, broadcaster and author David Coleman has been working with children and families for over ten years. He has become well known in Ireland as the presenter of two RTÉ television series Families in Trouble and Teens in the Wild. He is also the presenter of 21st Century Child – a landmark venture for RTÉ following 12 families in Ireland over a period of 6 years, from the births of their babies onwards. David is the author of Parenting is Child’s Play, a guide to raising children.

Asking the questions, Where are we now?, Where do we want to be in 5 years’ time?, and How do we get there?, the conference will address the critical contribution that the arts make to children and to society as a whole.

Martin Drury Currently an Arts Director with the Arts Council, Martin Drury’s work, both in and outside of the Arts Council, has been central to many developments in arts education and provision for young people. He began working in the arts in 1979, the year the groundbreaking report The Place of the Arts in Irish Education was published.

Reflecting on this report, his contribution to the Baboró conference will review 30 years of arts policy and provision for young people in Ireland, and will offer views on what needs to be attended to in the coming decade.

There will be a series of presentations and discussions from the perspective of child psychology, cultural policy, artistic development, children’s engagement and the roles of adults (teachers and parents) in engaging with children and the arts. Delegates will also attend performances aimed at the very young, programmed specifically for children in the Early Years spectrum.

Conference Presenters Include Charlotte Fallon, Theatre De La Guimbarde, Belgium Rhona Matheson, Starcatchers, Scotland Corina Chiran, Independent Practitioner, Romania

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Venue Days

Town Hall Theatre Complex Fri 16th and Sat 17th

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Box Office

t : +353 (0) 91 569 777 Town Hall Theatre, Courthouse Square, Galway Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 7.00pm Opens September 17th

Schools and Groups School tickets €6.50 Registered Disadvantaged Schools €5.50 Free teacher’s tickets (1 in 10 for schools) (1 in 4 for pre-schools) Tickets are non-refundable.

Families and General Public Tickets €8 Groups of 10+ €7 per ticket Percussion Workshop €5 Drum Circle €5 Lion’s Lunch €3 Introdans Masterclass €8 Family Ticket €30 (4 Tickets per performance) Town Hall refurbishment fee 50 cent per ticket for events in the Town Hall Theatre, Town Hall Studio and Black Box Theatre Tickets are non-refundable.

Early Booking Request Forms will be posted to schools or are available from w: www.baboro.ie t: 091 562 667 e: admin@baboro.ie Completed Forms are due Thursday September 10th by 5pm Post to Baboró, Hynes Building, St Clares Walk, Merchants Road, Galway e: admin@baboro.ie t: 091 562 642

Age Recommendations We ask you to respect the age recommendation listed for performances.

This will ensure the best possible experience for your child and others attending.

Bus Subsidy Baboró runs a Bus Subsidy Scheme for schools. Forms available online w: www.baboro.ie or e:admin@baboro.ie t: 091 562 642

Health and Safety Baboró actively promotes its Child Protection Policy which adheres to the Children First Guidelines laid down by the Office of the Minister for Children. For the safety and enjoyment of all, children under 12 must be accompanied to performances by a guardian.

Delegate Packages (€25) available for Arts Professionals Creators, Producers, Directors and Educators. Limited availability.

Order forms available from t: +353 (0) 91 562 667 e: admin@baboro.ie w: www.baboro.ie Natural Born Artists Conference €120 for two days of performances, workshops, keynote speakers, presentations, discussions.

Package includes all documentation, tickets to performances, programme, refreshments, dinner (Fri 16th) lunch (Sat 17th) Booking & information: w: www.baboro.ie e: admin@baboro.ie t: +353 (0)91 562 667

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School Information and Assistance Line open September 2nd to 10th t: 091 562 642 (No Bookings can be made on this line) School bookings after Sept 10th can be made through the Box Office (see top of page)

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Events Map

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Venues:

HOSPITAL

TO WESTSIDE LIBRARY

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Black Box Theatre

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Town Hall Theatre and Studio

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Radisson Blu Hotel

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City Library

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Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop

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Galway City Museum

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Druid Lane Theatre

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Judy Greene’s Design Concourse

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Nun’s Island Theatre

10 Galway Arts Centre 11 Blue Teapot Theatre

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12 Station House Theatre Clifden

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Baboró reserves the right to alter any advertised programme if necessary.

Please note: Latecomers may only be admitted at the discretion of artists and management. Please allow extra time for unforeseen delays.

Publicist Kathy Scott Accommodation Sponsors

Festival Team Programme Director Lali Morris General Manager Teenagh Cunningham

Business Partners

Business Patrons Adare Guesthouse | Artisan Restaurant | Boston Scientific | GoBus | Kelly’s Bar Restaurant & Venue Mabinóg | Mothercare | Mountain Trail Bike Shop | Pacinos on the Bridge | Screenway Supersitters | Tamarind | The Born Store | Westwood Hotel

Administration Jennifer Hutton Gwen O’Sullivan

Marketing Consultant Tracey Ferguson Photographer Marina Levitina Graphic Design Dermot Kelly at Konnect Brochure Artist Alison MacCormaic

Intern Silvia Dallai

Avatar Created by Morgan O’Brien

Financial Controller Gerry Cleary

Box Office Team Joan Higgins (Manager) Marie Folan Finian O’Gorman Craig Flaherty Seona Ni Chonghaile Jill Murray

Friends Coordinator Kathy Murphy Production Manager Niall Barrett

Baboró Board of Directors Rebecca Bartlett Patrick Brennan David Burke Trish Forde Matthew Harrison Pete Ray Dan Shields (Chair) Eithne Verling Baboró Arts Team Branar Drámaíochta Cups and Crowns Sharon Lynch Alison MacCormaic Dee O'Reilly PigNut Productions Catherine Simon Baboró is a member of

Find out what’s on at

www.events.artscouncil.ie You can find out more about the arts here:

www.artscouncil.ie