Puppet stories
5th, 19th and 26th June 2010
Puppets act out the classic story of the siblings Hansel and Gretel. It tells of how the two children‘s love for sweet things got them captured by a mean old witch in a gingerbread house.Time & Venue: 3.30pm, Lambert Puppet Theatre, Monkstown, Co. Dublin.
Cost: €11-13
www.lambertpuppettheatre.ie
Shadows in theatre
Friday 11th JuneSha
dow puppet theatre for children from four years of age. Join Alice on her magical adventures as she chases the White rabbit back in time, inspired by the tale of Lewis Carroll. Alice meets the Cheshire Cat, a two-legged dragon, and many more of the classical characters.
Cost: £3.50
www.ardhowentheatre.com
Classic stories
Saturday 12th June
A curious young girl, a picnic in the woods, domesticated bears and lots and lots of porridge. The story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears told through the use of puppetry, storytelling and object theatre. Suitable for children aged 3-7 years.
Cost: £6
www.marketplacearmagh.com
Classic film
Sunday 13th June
See The Sound of Music, the magical, heart-warming, true-life story that has become one of the most popular family films of all time. Julie Andrews as Maria, leaves a convent to become governess to the seven motherless Von Trapp children. You know the songs. Pre-film brunch available from 11am
Cost: €8
www.mermaidartscentre.ie
Monsters & Things
15th and 17th JuneA sudden case of the sniffles puts Podi and Jack's plans to become famous in jeopardy when, by chance, Jack happens across a spell book belonging to a mysterious wizard. Puppet show suitable for children from five years of age and up.
Time & Venue: 10.30 and 12pm, Belltable, Limerick
Cost: €5
www.belltable.ie
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum!
15th and 16th JuneThe classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk comes alive through music, sound effects and magic. When Jack climbs the beanstalk and meets the ill-tempere
d Giant, the fun really begins. Recommend for children from three years of age.
Cost: €13.50 for adults, €12.50 child.
www.friarsgate.ie
Short and sweet
Saturday 19th June 2010
A quirky playful theatre adaptation of the well known song “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly”. Small scale 25 minute show, suitable for children between 3-7 years of age. A solo show that features a mysterious story parcel, a saucepan with strange ingredients and other curious surprises.Time & Venue: 1pm and 3pm, in the foyer, The Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo.
Cost: €5
www.hawkswell.com
Seeing the music
Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th June 2010Echoa, part of the Cork Midsummer festival, where dance becomes the music and the music can be seen. An hour of pure creative fun, a dynamic blend of dance, drums and physical comedy, a Stomp for the young. Suitable for all the family.
Time & Venue: 8pm on Sat 26th, 2.30pm and 8pm on Sun 27th, Cork Opera House, Cork.
Cost: €15
www.corkmidsummer.com
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