Baboró International Arts Festival for Children - Programme 2016

baborĂł internatiOnal arts festival fOr children

17-23 October 2016, Galway

#baboro www.baboro.ie Box OďŹƒce 091 569777

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Twenty years a-growing.

Fiche bliain ag fás.

I’m delighted to welcome you to this year’s festival as we celebrate twenty years of wonder, inspiration and creativity for children and families. prepare to pack your bags and be transported into a world of fantastical journeys and voyages of discovery. they may be exciting, sad, hopeful, joyous… they may even be scary. Our lives are filled with journeys that shape the people we become. this year I invite you to pack your life’s suitcase full of wonderful Baboró memories as you navigate the festival.

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BABOrÓ BusInEss supEr HErOEs

O’leary insurances | thisisgalway.ie | seapoint leisure centre | cue One | alex fernie audio OnePagecrM | transitions Optical ltd

BABOrÓ BusInEss HErOEs

MyKidstime.ie | Mcdonagh’s fish & chips | Monroes tavern | te connectivity | Martines restaurant cava Bodega | the Kings head | charlie Byrne’s Bookshop | Optique Opticians | Mr Waffle Galway

BABOrÓ BusInEss sIDEkIck

O’driscoll O’neill ltd. | st anthony’s claddagh & credit Union | coffeewerk + Press | Wooden heart | Bryan s ryan trading faces | loam restaurant | dela restaurant | Milestone inventive | Milano Galway | Mocha Beans Pure Joy Beauty | the Kitchen café | isupply

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the Baboró Board and team would like to acknowledge the passing of the late teenagh cunningham who was the festival's general Manager up until her passing in August 2015. teenagh was passionate about the arts and above all, about access to the arts for all children. As Baboró was a part of teenagh’s journey, we would like to dedicate the 2016 literature programme to teenagh. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Aislinn Ó hEocha, Executive Artistic Director

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cEntrAl BOX OFFIcE: town Hall theatre, courthouse square, galway t: +353 91 569777 – Mon to Sat 10am to 7.30pm Opens 5th September OnlInE BOOkIng 24/7 www.baboro.ie or www.tht.ie

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Baboró is a member of:

Baboró

International Arts Festival for Children

Galway Executive Skillnets

this publication reflects the views only of the organisers, and the commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained within.

Performances €9 Groups of 10+ €7.50pp

Family Ticket €30 (4 persons)

BOOkIng cHArgEs Online: €1 per ticket.

In Person/By Phone: 50c Refurbishment & Development Charge per ticket. plEAsE ArrIvE EArly at the venue and allow time for traffic and parking.

Latecomers may only be admitted at the discretion of management.

AgE guIDElInEs are provided to ensure the best possible experience for your child and others attending. Please trust us, and adhere to these guidelines. children under 12 must be accompanied to events by a guardian.

spEcIAl nEEDs/sEAtIng rEquIrEMEnts must be highlighted at time of booking.

rElAXED pErFOrMAncEs are presented in a supportive atmosphere to reduce any discomfort or anxiety families may have in attending the theatre. rEcOMMEnDED pErFOrMAncEs are highlighted to help special needs schools and groups with making their selection. cHIlDrEn FIrst Baboró actively promotes its Child Protection Policy which adheres to the Children First Guidelines of the Office of the Minister for Children.

DElEgAtE pAckAgEs for Arts Professionals: €60/€35 students/unwaged See www.baboro.ie/delegate or e: producer@baboro.ie t: +353 91 562667

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Ages 6 months to 2 years

Branar téatar do pháistí & starcatchers theatre | Ireland & scotland

Alle Hoeken van de kamermuziek Music | Holland

Cruthanna

Ages 1 to 4

schools preschool to Junior Infants

The Shape of Things

the world around us is made up of wonderful shapes, but sometimes there are so many shapes that some get lost. this is the story of two shapes, cubert and triantán, and the adventures they have finding their way back to one another. set in a soft and tactile environment, this interactive story is told through puppetry, object theatre, music and sound.

De chruthanna iontacha atá an domhan seo timpeall orainn déanta. Ach, uaireanta, éirímid bréan de na rudaí céanna a fheicimid gach lá. seo scéal cubert agus triantán agus na heachtraí go léir a tharlaíonn dóibh nuair a mheasctar na cruthanna ar fad.

BABOrÓ nOtEs: This new bi-lingual show has been developed especially for very young children. enjoy an intimate and joyful theatrical experience with your little one.

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Duration: 35 min + 10 min interaction capacity: 50 venue: Mick lally theatre, Druid lane

BABORÓ ON TOUR

Date: thurs 20 October Further Info: www.baboro.ie/school

photographer saris & den Engelsman

Woei!

Whoosh!

Let three wonderful musicians transport you to a warm world of breath and wind – a world where the only spoken language is music and where every breath is transformed into beautiful sounds. This is a wordless performance in which the power of the music and the narrative of the movement are central.

Nominee: Young Audiences Music Awards 2015 (YAMA) Produced by Muziekvoorstelling.nl in partnership with Festival 2 Turven Hoog

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BABOrÓ nOtEs: A joy for the senses, a heartwarming, humorous and gentle introduction to live music for very young children.

Prepare to be blown away!

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40 min + 10 min interaction 75 nun’s Island theatre saturday 4.00, sunday 1.00

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schools preschool to senior Infants

Viduli

Join sa and la as they pack and unpack a large and rather unusual suitcase. these two mischievous friends use humour, dance, movement and song in a battle of wits. this playful show for young children explores fantasy, imagination, memory, time and the simple games children love to play.

teater pero | theatre | sweden

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35 min + 10 min interaction 70 nun’s Island theatre Wednesday 12.00, thursday 3.30

Family Workshop

schools preschool to senior Infants

A story about a Sheep called Peep Age: 3-6 years Date: We 19 3.00 Duration: 60 mins capacity: 20 tickets: €5

Astons Stenar Aston’s Stones

Aston is a little dog who collects every stone he stumbles upon. All of the stones are different, one is sad, another feels cold, yet each one needs to be taken care of. As Aston’s living room is gradually taken over by stones, his parents must help him find a new home for his friends. ‘Aston’s Stones’ is ultimately a story about how easy it is to love.

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Ages 3 to 6

I Pack My Bag

photographer laura nöbauer

BABOrÓ nOtEs: Enjoy playful exchanges between sa and la as they prepare to journey. can you help this crafty pair pack their bag?

theater nuu | theatre | Austria

photographer José Figueroa

Ages 2 to 6

‘a deliciously whimsical take on childhood obsessions… lovely live, jazzy music from three hilariously deadpan performers.’

The Herald, Scotland

BABOrÓ nOtEs: A simple story beautifully told, which reminds us of the joy that the simplest things, even a little stone, can bring to our lives.

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Ages 4+ Family

Ailie cohen puppet Maker theatre | scotland

schools All primary classes

graffiti classics | Music | uk

‘Completely delightful’ ★★★★ scotsman

photographer Worksop college, uk

‘An absorbing transformative journey.’ ★★★★ the stage

photographer Anne Binckebanck

Join larry as his world gets turned upside down by a fantastical flying suitcase taking him further than he ever thought possible.

schools All primary classes

Graffiti Classics

The Secret Life of Suitcases

Meet larry: an office worker who leads a very tidy life. Everything in larry’s life is in its place, and there is a place for everything - until a mysterious suitcase appears at his door. A suitcase with a tiny label. A tiny label with larry’s name on it.

And this suitcase has a mission...

Ages 4+ Family

16 strings, 8 dancing feet, and 4 voices with one aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating. graffiti classics burst the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with their hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy cabaret show. It’s a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedy set, and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one! From Beethoven to Bluegrass, Baroque to pop, and strauss to saturday night Fever, there really is something for everyone – and graffiti classics never fail to get audiences laughing, clapping, and singing along.

BABOrÓ nOtEs: graffiti classics are no stranger to galway stages where they never fail to excite and delight audiences young and old.

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Duration: 60 min venue: Black Box theatre

BABORÓ ON TOUR

Date: tues 18 October 10.00, 12.00 venue: clifden station House theatre Further Info: www.baboro.ie/schools

BABOrÓ nOtEs: Don’t miss this immersive puppet show packed with wit and whimsy when it touches down in galway.

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45 min 128 An taibhdhearc tuesday 3.30

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Ages 6+

kopergietery | theatre | Belgium

Voyage

De Koningin Is Verdwenen

The Queen Has Vanished

the queen has vanished. the king is grieving. princess Anna is waiting for the thaw to set in. A visually evocative, musical tale, the sort of show that uncovers that tiny bit of hope when you have begun telling yourself that all is lost, yet dare to believe that it is not. A tender story about great sadness but also about hope, laughter and sunshine. And time…

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schools 2nd to 5th class

‘voyage’ is an electrifying new play, inspired by ‘gulliver’s travels. Brought to life with Monkeyshine’s unique style, humour and signature charm. this big-hearted epic is filled with ferocious storms, far off lands, curious giants and tiny strangers. the tide is high, the wind is rising and adventure is calling!

photographer phile Deprez

kopergietery bring a stunningly fresh approach to theatre featuring live music and illustration created before your very eyes.

Wild adventures often begin in unexpected places. Our story starts with a young boy whose life doesn’t seem to be going to plan. A chance discovery on a beach leads to an extraordinary adventure that will change our hero's view of the world forever.

‘Hovers perfectly between tragedy and comfort, between drama and humour.’

De standaard

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Monkeyshine theatre | theatre | Ireland

BABOrÓ nOtEs: Monkeyshine brought the beautiful ‘losha’ to galway a number of years ago. now they set out on a new adventure.

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Duration: 50 min venue: town Hall theatre 10 BOX OFFIcE PH: +353 91 569777

Festival venue sponsored by

Produced by Monkeyshine Theatre in partnership with Strollers Touring Network

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Venue

Creative Lab

Aula Maxima, NUI Galway

All Ages

Robotic Adventures

Portershed

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Voyage

Town Hall Theatre

7+

2nd to 5th Class

Graffiti Classics

Black Box Theatre

4+

All Primary Classes

Amhrán na Mara

ILAS, NUI Galway

7 to 12

10am

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The Wordsmith

An Taibhdhearc

11+

10am

ILAS, NUI Galway

8+

4pm

Na Gabh ar Scoil 

Town Hall Studio 

5 to 7

Nun's Island Theatre

2 to 6

Aston's Stones

Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane

3 to 6

The Secret Life of Suitcases

An Taibhdhearc

4+

Dream City

Black Box Theatre

8+

A Feast of Bones

Town Hall Theatre

9+

Whoosh!

Nun's Island Theatre

1 to 4

 L uán agus an Mórphianó

Town Hall Studio

5 to 6

Shape of Things

Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane

6m to 2

The Gold Digger

An Taibhdhearc

10+

Queen Has Vanished

Black Box Theatre

6+

Memory Paths

Charlie Byrne's Bookshop

8+

Alice Underground

Town Hall Theatre

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Sa 22nd

Su 23rd

12pm to 2pm 3pm to 5pm

12pm to 2pm 3pm to 5pm

Public Workshops & Discussions VIDULI - I Pack My Bag Creative Lab An Adventure of a Lifetime Creative Lab An Evening of Inspiration Creative Lab Creative Learning for Young Children

12.30pm to 4.30pm 12.30pm to 4.30pm 9.45am 12.15pm 10am 12pm

Long Way North

I Pack My Bag

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9.45am 12.15pm

7pm

10am

Junior Infants to 1st Class

10am 12pm

Preschool to Senior Infants Preschool to Senior Infants

11.30am 2pm 12pm 5pm 11.30am 3.30pm

All Primary Classes

10am 12pm 10am 12pm 10am, 12pm, 5pm

3rd Class to 2nd Year 5th Class to 2nd Year

11.30am 3.30pm 10am 12pm 10am 12pm 12pm 7pm 10am 12pm

Preschool to Junior Infants Junior to Senior Infants

9.30am 12.15pm 10am 12pm

11am 1pm

9.30am, 11am, 3.30pm 10am 12pm 11am 2pm

10am, 12pm, 4pm

11am 1pm

11am, 1pm, 3pm 1pm 4pm 11am 5pm

11am 3pm 11am 12.30pm 3.30pm

All Primary Classes

Station House Theatre

4+

Shape of Things

Créche

6m to 2

Galway Arts Centre

All Ages

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Becoming: The Adventures of Growing Up Juniper

1pm 4pm

Baboró on Tour

Graffiti Classics

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Robotic Adventures

12.30pm to 5.30pm 12.30pm to 5.30pm

Preschool to Senior Infants

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Robotic Adventures Information Evening for Primary and Secondary School Teachers Robotic Adventures Littlebits Workshop Robotic Adventures Robot Battles CPD Information Evening M.A.M. Networking Event TYA Sector Discussion State of the Nation Making Work for Children The Digital Age School Workshops & Guided Gallery Tours Creative Lab

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5pm

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Creative Lab Creative Learning in the Classroom

Family

Trouble with Fairies Galway County Venues

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Taking place 10 to 14 Oct

11am

Exhibitions Becoming: Adventures of Growing Up

All Primary Classes

10am to 5.30pm

10am to 5.30pm

10am to 5.30pm

10am to 5.30pm

10am to 5.00pm

10am to 5.30pm

12pm to 5pm

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BABORÓ ON TOUR

RELAXED PERFORMANCES are presented in a supportive atmosphere to reduce any discomfort or anxiety families may have in attending the theatre.

RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCES are highlighted to help special needs schools and groups with making their selection.

Venues & Map

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1. galway Education centre 2. the portershed

8. Mick lally theatre, Druid lane

6. IlAs Building, nuI galway

13. Ardbia House 14. clifden station House theatre

3. Black Box

4. town Hall theatre & studio 5. Aula Maxima, nuI galway 7. An taibhdhearc

9. charlie Byrne's Bookshop

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10. Áras na ngael 11. galway Arts centre 12. nun's Island theatre

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schools 3rd class to 2nd year

De Dansers | Dance | Holland

Droomstad Join us for an invigorating dance party featuring seven musicians and dancers. compelling live music propels the dancers on as they play games of daring and exuberant one-upmanship, creating organised chaos as they go.

‘Dream city’ is an exhilarating and thought-provoking ode to children living in war zones, where the ability to dream is essential to survival.

‘Frenetic brilliance of both music and movement.’ the Herald

BABOrÓ nOtEs: Boys, girls and grown ups will be swept up by this high energy dance and live music performance by one of Europe’s most exciting young dance companies.

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photographer Jelmer de Haas

Dream City

schools 5th class to 2nd year

A Feast of Bones

By Frances kay, Directed by Muireann Ahern

under the twinkling lights of a charming French café, a waitress sits polishing her knives. In the shadows of the First World War, one cunning customer is about to be served a meal he will never forget. A vastly entertaining musical fable, ‘A Feast of Bones’ serves up songs, fun, and fright, delivered with aplomb by louis lovett, lisa lambe and their merry band. so let the music strike up, let hunger be satisfied – and let the laughter be so loud you cannot hear the distant thunder. ★★★★ ‘A fantastically realised show’ the Irish times

‘With ‘A Feast of Bones’, Theatre Lovett proves that Irish theatre for young audiences is capable of matching its international peers.’ the sunday Business post ★★★★’Sparkling piece.’ the sunday times

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Ages 9+

theatre lovett | theatre | Ireland

Festival venue sponsored by

BABOrÓ nOtEs: Festival favourites theatre lovett (‘Mr Foley, the radio Operator’ and ‘the House that Jack Filled’) return to delight us with this dark and humorous retelling of ‘chicken licken’.

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teatret Møllen | theatre | Denmark

Ages 10+

youth Ballet West | Dance | Ireland

Alice Underground

Guldgraveren

conceived and choreographed by claire lillis and Judith sibley, this is a modern interpretation of lewis carroll's classic tales ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘through the looking glass’. together they have created a show filled with drama, acrobatics and stunning high energy dance, all tied neatly together in one of the best loved children's stories of all time.

photographer claire lillis

The Gold Digger

BABOrÓ nOtEs: Baboró celebrates local children and young people as participants in this dance ensemble which supports young dancers in the West of Ireland.

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Festival venue sponsored by

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BABOrÓ nOtEs: galway audiences will appreciate the toe-tapping tunes (think ‘Oh Brother Where Art thou’) and humour that tell an age-old story of setting up home in a foreign land.

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photographer søren Hasselgaard skaaning

Amhrán na Mara Song of the Sea

‘the gold Digger’ tells the tale of a man who leaves his wife and child behind to join the American gold rush. His story and that of his fellow gold diggers is brought to life by four immensely talented men who tell us about leaving home and seeking fortune in a foreign land. rousing live music and song describe the dream of a better life, the fear of the unknown and the longing for the land and faces they left behind.

All Ages Family

scéal Ben agus a dheirfiúr bheag saoirse - an leanbh rón deireanach - a théann ar thuras iontach isteach i ndomhan draíochta na finscéalaíochta ársa atá ag dul i léig agus iad ag iarraidh filleadh ar a mbaile cois farraige. screened in Irish with English subtitles.

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Family Ages 8+

The Long Way North

Beautiful animated film that follows the story of feisty sasha as she sets off on an adventure to find her missing explorer grandfather.

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galway Arts centre | visual Art | Ireland

All Ages

The Adventures of Growing Up

“I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I had not realized that girls grow quicker than books...But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” cs lewis

this is an exhibition that sees growing up as an adventure in itself. A person creates their own story through growing,

changing and learning. However there are many facets to this - in order to grow you have to leave something behind, you have to leap into the unknown. the artists investigate these complex issues through the frame of fairytales and folktales - how stories can teach us about morals, relationships and identity.

Date:

Mon-sat 10.00 to 5.30 sun 12.00 to 5.00

Schools Make a Day of It see page 23 for details

FrEE FAMIly WOrksHOps - BOOkIng EssEntIAl:

Louise Manifold: Bringing Miniature Worlds to Life | Age 6+ Working with objects, creating dioramas and animation. *participants must bring a shoebox for this workshop

Dates: Wed 19 October, 5.00 sat 22 October, 12.00

capacity: 20

Duration: 90min

Pawel Kleszewski + Kasia Zimnoch: Myths & Fairytales | Age 6+ visual storytelling workshop. parents and children create their fairytale together.

Date:

sun 23 October, 12.00 (in English), 3.00 (in polish)

capacity: 20 Duration: 90min

All children must be accompanied by an adult for full duration of each workshop.

shona shirley MacDonald, Brochure Illustrator | visual Art | Ireland

Juniper

A series of glimpses into an atmospheric and richly detailed visual story, depicting the protagonist Juniper and her companions who are searching through peculiar and threatening landscapes, trying to make sense of their world.

Dates: 17 Oct - 9 nov

venue: town Hall theatre

Schools Make a Day of It see page 23 for details

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5th class to First year

The Wordsmith

Becoming: Artists: Alan clarke, louise Manifold, pawel kleszczewski & kasia Zimnoch curator: Maeve Mulrennan

Ages 11+

patricia Forde | literature | Ireland Ark is a place of tally sticks, rationed food and shared shoes, where art and music are banned, language is severely restricted and outcasts are thrown to the wolves.

When letta discovers that John noa is planning to rob the people of language altogether and make them Wordless, she has to stop him. But she’s only a young girl and he’s the leader of the known world…

‘A novel that truly stands apart for its originality and relevance…’ the Irish times. shortlisted for cBI 2016 Book of the year Awards BABORÓ ON TOUR patricia will tour to the paediatric unit, university Hospital galway

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Duration: 60 mins venue: An taibhdhearc tickets: €4

Máire Zepf & tarsila krüse | reading & Workshop Ireland | schools Junior Infants to 1st class

gemma Breathnach | reading Ireland | schools Junior to senior Infants

Na Gabh ar Scoil

Luán agus an Mórphianó

Date: tues 18 October, 10am & 12pm venue: town Hall studio Duration: 45 mins capacity: 30 tickets: €4

Date: Fri 21 October, 10am & 12pm venue: town Hall studio Duration: 40 mins capacity: 30 tickets: €4

tá cóilín ina shuí go moch - inniu a chéad lá ar scoil! Ach tá fadhb amháin aige - níl Mamaí ag iarraid ligean dó dul ar scoil!

Interactive bi-lingual workshop based on ‘na gabh ar scoil’.

pignut productions | storytelling Ireland | Ages 3 to 5

The Trouble with Fairies

the week before Baboró begins, Jay ryan goes on a daring adventure as he scours the county for mischievous fairies.

In association with the Galway Schools Library Service see baboro.ie/schools for venues and dates.

BABORÓ ON TOUR

Date: Monday 10 to Friday 14 October

charlie Byrne’s Bookshop | storytelling Ireland | Ages 3 to 5

Charlie Byrne’s Storytime

children’s storytime with ruth, all welcome Date sat 22 October, 11:00 Duration 60 min Venue charlie Byrne’s Bookshop

tar ar thuras ceolmhar le luán an luch agus é ag iarraidh mian a chroí a bhaint amach agus bheith ina phianadóir cailiúil.

Moonfish theatre | Immersive theatre Ireland | Ages 8+

Memory Paths Bóithríní na Smaointe

Discover the hidden lives of four young people who took part in a historic moment of Irish history. An evocative bi-lingual audio and visual immersive experience.

Developed in conjunction with Riverbank Arts Centre and Kildare Library Service as part of the Arts Council Artist in Residence Scheme 2015-16. ssat 22 & sun 23, 12.30 to 5.30 Begins every 30 mins Tickets: €6 Duration 50 min Venue charlie Byrne’s Bookshop Date

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All Ages | 17-23 October Dress for mess

Deirdre rogers & Órla kelly | visual Art | Ireland children must be accompanied by an adult

colmac robotics | Ireland

Ages 20 months to 4 years

An Adventure of a Lifetime

Join Mr line as he adventures to lands far away, meeting shapes of all sizes, constructed with weird and wonderful materials so we can travel to a drawing party on planet colour.

Date: sat 22 & sun 23, 10.00 to 11.00 capacity: 30 tickets: €5 All Ages

The Sky’s the Limit: Drop-in Family Fun

take a creative voyage of discovery, exploring the boundless imaginations of young and old through the endless possibilities of creative reuse, materials such as wool, plastic, fabric, tubing, foam and much more.

Date: time: tickets:

sat 22 & sun 23 October 12:00 to 2:00 and 3:00 to 5:00 €5

BABORÓ ON TOUR

Baboró’s creative lab will tour to a crèche and the paediatric unit, university Hospital galway

Adults

An Evening of Inspiration need some creative ideas to spruce up your rainy day activity repertoire? let Órla, Deirdre and author patricia Forde guide you.

Date: Mon 17, 7.00 to 8.30 capacity: 30 tickets: €10 Creches to Senior Infants

Artistic Adventures for Schools and Créches come on a creative voyage with your teacher to places and lands that only your imagination can invent.

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Professional Development Workshops

tickets: €15/12

Early Years Educators & 3rd Level Students A hands-on session exploring the use of the creative arts to support early learning and development.

Wed 19, 7.00 to 8:30 Date:

Primary & Special Needs Teachers learn tried and tested methods to support you in the classroom.

Date: thurs 20 October 7.00 to 8.30

Venue

20 BOX OFFIcE PH: +353 91 569777

Wed 19 to Fri 21

Schools Make a Day of It see page 23 for details

Aula Maxima, the quadrangle, nuI galway

Free Parking is available evenings and weekends near venue. On bus routes 404 & 405. see www.baboro.ie for full details.

schools 3rd to 6th class

Robotic Adventures

Baboró’s Creative Lab

A place to invent, design, explore, build and create using a wealth of unusual materials gleaned from recreate’s ‘Warehouse of Wonders’.

Ages 6+

Schools 3rd to 6th Classes

these workshops explore the topics of robotics and technology in a fun and interactive way. pupils must work in teams to design, build programme and test their very own robot that can complete a challenge!

Dates: venue:

Mon 17 - Fri 21 October Arás na ngael, Dominick st.

Schools Make a Day of It see page 23 for details

Robotics for Primary and Secondary School Teachers

Discover how to easily integrate robotics technology in the classroom to aid teaching and develop creative young minds. robotics overlaps with many existing and new areas of the curriculum.

Dates: time: tickets: venue:

tues 18 October 7.00 to 8.30 €15/12 galway Education centre cluain Mhuire, Wellpark

colmac robotics workshops provide the perfect environment for children to be creative, innovative and inspired, while learning important skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, design and computer programming.

Family Drop In Zone Ages 6+

Explore the wonderful world of robotics with your family. get ahead of the curve using cutting edge intelligent materials along side traditional lego pieces.

Dates: times: venue: tickets:

sat 22 & sun 23 October 12.30 to 4.30 portershed, Eyre square €10

littleBits Workshop Ages 8+

cutting-edge workshops using electronic building blocks to create inventions large and small.

Date: time: venue: capacity:

sat 22 October 10:00 to 12:00 portershed, Eyre square 20 tickets: €15

Robot Battles Ages 8+

Explores the area of robotics by way of robot battles. children will learn the fundamentals of programming, design, engineering and automation in a fun, energetic environment!

Date: time: venue: capacity: tickets:

sunday 23 October 10.00 to 12.00 portershed, Eyre square 20 €15

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Something for the Grown Ups Date: Monday 17 October 5.00 to 6.30 | venue: town Hall studio

PJ Lynch in Conversation with Tarsila Krüse & Shona Shirley Macdonald pJ lynch is the fourth laureate na nÓg, and one of Ireland’s most lauded artists. He and his guests will discuss their careers as illustrators. tickets: €6 registered Delegates Free

Date: Monday 17 October 6.00 to 8.00 | venue: Aula Maxima upper, nuI galway | FrEE

Online schools Box Office complete new Online Booking Request Form at www.baboro.ie/schools

Baboró schools liaison can assist you with your online booking.

Email schools@baboro.ie or phone 091 562 642. tIckEt InFOrMAtIOn School €6.50 DeIS Schools €5.50 No booking fee apply

tEAcHErs gO FrEE 1 per 10 children 1 per 5 for Pre-schools Special Needs – as required

Baboró CPD Taster Evening

FIrst rOunD BOOkIng rEquEst DEADlInE Friday, 16th September Complete online form at www.baboro.ie/schools. Booking requests ArE accepted after this date.

Date: tuesday 18 October 2.30 to 4.30 | venue: see baboro.ie for details | FrEE

Bus suBsIDy scHEME Schools can apply for financial support after festival.

Meet facilitator catherine simon and learn more about what to expect from Baboró’s ‘Drama tools in the classroom’ in summer 2017. course is designed with teachers and artists in mind.

M.A.M. Gathering

M.A.M. (Mothers Artists Makers) is a national network of theatre practitioners who are mothers, founded as a result of the hugely influential #WakingtheFeminists campaign. come along for a chat to find out more about this network and its aims. children are welcome.

Date: tuesday 18 October 5.00 to 6.30 | venue: town Hall studio

Making Work for Children in the Digital Age

A discussion exploring the use of technology in making work for children. What opportunities do new technologies hold for theatre makers? What are the challenges? How do we remain relevant to an increasingly tech savvy audience? tickets: €6 registered Delegates Free

Date: thursday 20 October 2.00 to 3.30 | venue: Aula Maxima upper, nuI galway

Dance & Movement Workshop

A professional development workshop for dancers and actors exploring movement principles and De Dansers' unique approach to making work. Delivered by Josephine van rheenen, choreographer and Dancer with De Dansers. capacity: 15 tickets: €15/12

Date: saturday 22 October 4.00 to 5.00 | venue: Ard Bia the House, Henry street

A Taste of Adventure

A talk for parents with Aoibheann Macnamara about nurturing your child's love of food through travel and adventure. capacity: 25

tickets: €10 – A Baboró Fundraiser Event

22 BOX OFFIcE PH: +353 91 569777

scHOOls: MAkE A DAy OF It Request a free workshop or guided tour when completing school booking form online. These must be booked in advance.

plEAsE nOtE: All School and Group bookings for morning shows are processed through the Baboró Schools Liaison only.

The Festival team pAtrOn: Michael D. Higgins prEsIDEnt OF IrElAnD ÉArlAMH:Micheál D. Ó huigínn uAcHtArÁn nA hÉIrEAnn Executive Artistic Director Aislinn Ó heocha producer Jennifer Ahern Finance Sinead wynne communications Juley-Ann Collins Development Assistant Kate Murray production Manager Niall Barrett publicity Sinead McPhillips Sabrina Sheehan Digital Marketing Amy Forde Niamh Frehill

Artist & Delegate liaison Aisling O’Sullivan Brochure Illustrator Shona Shirley Macdonald graphic Design Dermot Kelly photographer Marina Levitina Website Pixel Design Distribution Jay Ryan Baboró Interns Briana Pagano Hannah Ryan Sarah Smyth

Board of Directors Sybil Curley (Chair) Annette Curley Carmel Brennan eithne Verling eoin Barry Fergus Cronin Gráinne Ferry Karissa Douglass-Higgins Majella Perry Patrick Lonergan Box Office team Seóna Ní Chonghaile (Mgr) Annie McMahon emer McMahon eoin Butler Thornton Féilim Ó hAoláin Finian O'Gorman Jack Gibbons Marie Folan Seóna Tully www.BABORO.Ie 23

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