Illumination noun (ih-loo-muh-ney-shuh’n). light, clarification, elucidation, explanation What better way to turn on the light in a child’s mind than by giving them a rich cultural experience? Illumination is our theme for this year, and our programme is bursting with brilliant, dazzling dance, theatre, puppetry, film, storytelling, music, literature events, visual arts and craft exhibitions, workshops and discussions. Our artists have woven light and shadow into their work, and we know that they will indeed dazzle you. So come celebrate Baboró’s 15th birthday in Galway, where we know how to celebrate the arts.
16th to 23rd October 2011 www.baboro.ie
Main Sponsor 2011 Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for people with chronic conditions around the world. The company, which employs 2000 people at its Center of Excellence in Galway, develops and manufactures a wide range of products and therapies with emphasis on providing a complete continuum of care to diagnose, prevent and monitor chronic conditions. Each year, these therapies help more than seven million people. Medtronic is passionate about improving the health of people and communities across the globe and is delighted to partner with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, providing a unique and positive contribution to enhance the local community. Main Sponsor
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1. Town Hall Theatre and Studio 2. Galway Rowing Club 3. Black Box Theatre 4. The Cube, NUIG 5. Zoology & Marine Museum, NUIG 6. Eyre Square Centre 7. Druid Lane Theatre 8. Quay Street
9. Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop 10. Galway City Museum 11. Ard Bia at Nimmos 12. Nun’s Island Theatre 13. One World Centre 14. Seapoint Ballroom 15. The Mall Theatre, Tuam
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 – and traffic!
Programme Director Lali Morris Administrator Holly Sandulo Production Manager Niall Barrett Publicist Gwen O'Sullivan Marketing Consultant Tracey Ferguson Brochure Artist Sadie Cramer Baboró Avatar Morgan O’Brien Interns Anna Pigozzo Rebecca Welbourn Box Office Team Joan Higgins (Manager) Craig Flaherty Marie Folan Seona Ní Chonghaile Conall Ó Riain Jean Oldham Baboró Arts Team Branar Cups and Crowns Sharon Lynch Alison MacCormaic Fiona McDonagh Kevin McNicholas
Funding Bodies General Manager Teenagh Cunningham Schools Liaison Antoinette Geoghegan Sponsors & Friends Liaison Suzanne Meade Artist & Delegate Liaison Aisling O’Sullivan Graphic Design Dermot Kelly at Konnect Website Fable Interactive Year of Craft 2011 Events Curated by Kate Howard Board of Directors Rebecca Bartlett Patrick Brennan David Burke Sybil Curley Trish Forde Matthew Harrison Kevin McSharry Dan Shields (Chair) Maree Uí Chonaill Eithne Verling
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ALL AGES
Priceless! FESTIVAL OPENING EVENT
Baboró invites visitors to Galway and Galwegians to share what is Priceless in their lives!
Business Patrons Alex Fernie Audio | Artisan Restaurant | Boston Scientific Cava Restaurant & Tapas Bar | Eli Lilly | Galway Harbour Company GoBus | Renvyle House Hotel
Thank You Baboró would like to thank The Arts Council, funding bodies, sponsors, partner and friends for their vital support. We also thank you – parents, teachers and children – for coming back to the festival year after year.
Das Papiertheater from Germany will create an art installation in Galway City centre that will animate the street in a unique and interactive way. It will allow families and individuals to express themselves in a fun and creative way. This will form the centrepiece of our Opening Party – a celebration of our 15th birthday, with Mr Whippy Soundsystem, Street Games and a brilliant Baboró festival atmosphere.
We welcome our returning visitors and say a big Hi! to all our new visitors to Galway in 2011.
OCTOBER SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 16 Venue Times
Quay Street - High Street 2pm to 5pm
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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.
Baboró’s Early Years and Outreach Programmes are supported by:
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Pg 1
AGES 0 to 3
LA BARACCA – TESTONI RAGAZZI | THEATRE | ITALY
ACTING UP! | EARLY YEARS | IRELAND & ROMANIA
Photo : La Baracca
Silver Tree
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Based on the legend of the Ursitoarea Fairy from Romania, this is a gentle show that captivates babies and delights adults. Watch the little ones, totally engaged with wide-eyed wonder, as they select their blessings from the Silver Tree. This show includes a creative session of games and playful interaction. Baboró Notes Health, Wealth or Knowledge: which blessing will your child innocently select for their future? www.actinguparts.com OCTOBER 60 min MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 30 20 21 22 Town Hall Studio Th & Fr 10.30am,1pm & 4pm Sa 11.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
On Tour
ON - OFF There may be an actor on stage, but the main character is light. Imagine a tap dance to the rhythms of light switches. See ordinary lamps, bulbs and cables become glowing flowers, a spoon, a candle and a spectacular carousel. This is a game, a dance and an enchanting spectacle created to help young children to overcome their fear of the dark and discover the language of light. Baboró Notes With childlike fascination at its heart, the ingenuity and wit of this delightful show is totally charming. www.testoniragazzi.it
Photo : Nader Victor
Duration Capacity Venue Times
Pg 2
AGES 1 to 4
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 19 Duration 55 min Capacity 70 Venue Nun’s Island Theatre Times Mo & We 2pm & 4pm Tu 12.30pm & 3pm
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Pg 3
AGES 2 to 5
FLORSCHÜTZ & DÖHNERT | THEATRE | GERMANY
FLORSCHÜTZ & DÖHNERT | THEATRE | GERMANY
AGES 2 to 5
Mr and Mrs Sommerflügel IRISH PREMIERE
During the show the children, especially the youngest, were roaring with laughter. A beautiful discovery. Le Devoir.com
Baboró Notes: florschütz & döhnert approach their young audiences with respect thereby creating an amazing connection. Half of the fun is watching the response of this very young audience. www.melanieflorschuetz.de Duration Capacity Venue Times
40 min 80 Druid Lane Theatre Mo 11am & 3pm Tu & We 10am & 12pm
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 19
Photo : Thomas Ernst
Immerse yourself in a little fantastic world A suitcase full of light A delicate romance between a whale and a ship The terrible but sweet love story of a mouse desired by a cat A poetic circus for young children
Rawums (:)
Winner of the IKARUS 2008 Award
A trip to the wonderland of gravity Falling is easy Flying is hard Dreaming is fragile, like an egg Duration 40fall mindown and break. While the egg is An egg wants to fly, but it could Capacity 80 dreaming of flying, a man and woman are acting out all kinds of Venue possibilities of fallingTimes and flying - in a charmingly clownish and funny way. ... florschütz & döhnert upturn the laws of nature to hilarious and beguiling effect. The Scotsman
Photo : Thomas Ernst
Baboró Notes Physics for 2 year olds? Such a simple idea, but brilliant. www.melanieflorschuetz.de
Pg 4
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20 22 23 for more info, reviews, video clips and podcasts visit baboro.ie/festival
for more info, reviews, video clips and podcasts visit baboro.ie/festival
Duration Capacity Venue Times
40 min 80 Black Box Theatre Th 11.30am & 3pm Sa 11am & 12.30pm Su 12.30pm & 3.30pm Pg 5
AGES 2 to 6
LA BARACCA – TESTONI RAGAZZI | THEATRE | ITALY
L’elefantino
LA BARACCA – TESTONI RAGAZZI | THEATRE | ITALY
Sotto un’altra Luce Under a Different Light
The Little Elephant
IRISH PREMIERE
Bubu is given the job of doing the family washing. It is a tedious job and, while washing, Bubu tells a story. Clever and imaginative Bubu transforms ordinary socks and stockings into animals of the jungle. This is the story of how the little elephant, with a small nose and an insatiable curiosity, was the first of all of the elephants to have a trunk. Inspired by the Just So story The Elephant’s Child by Rudyard Kipling.
The night turns the stars on and opens the door of dreams… the darkest night is never black… there is always a small light. A dancer and an actortechnician bring the audience into an enchanting world of games and poetry through the magic and diversity of light.
Photo : La Baracca
Photo : La Baracca
Baboró Notes Doing the laundry will never be the same. A simple performance told with a clothesline, a basket of laundry and a Bobby McFerrin song. What fun! www.testoniragazzi.it
Duration Capacity Venue Times Pg 6
AGES 3 to 6
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 19 55 min 150 The Cube, Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway Tu 10am & 4pm We & Th 10am & 12pm
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 18 19 20
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Duration 45 min Venue Black Box Theatre Times Mo & We 9.45am & 12.15pm Tu 11am & 7pm for more info, reviews, video clips and podcasts visit baboro.ie/festival
Baboró Notes This project is dedicated to Early Years, but it is simply an exquisite performance of dance, music and light to be enjoyed by everyone. www.testoniragazzi.it
Pg 7
ALL AGES
ARACALADANZA | DANCE THEATRE | SPAIN
Nubes Clouds
This stunningly beautiful show, a co-production with Sadler’s Wells, sees six dancers create a world of moving objects and dream-like imagery utilising the theme of Clouds in the most magical way. This performance is not only wildly imaginative but packed full of energy. Inspired by the work of the surrealist artist Magritte, Aracaladanza combine their trademark playfulness with mesmerising visuals to bring to life ordinary objects: a flipper dance which is laugh out loud funny and a ladder dance which will take your breath away.
IRISH PREMIERE
Best Show for Children & Best Costume Design
MAX Awards 2011
...for 50 minutes children and adults were held spellbound. La Tribuna de Albacete
Pg 8
Photos : Eduardo García González
Baboró Notes We welcome back this incredible dance company that brought us the amazing Pequeños Paraisos in 2008. This is one of those extraordinary experiences that can open doors into imagination and wonder. Bring a child and see what happens. www.aracaladanza.com
Duration 50 min Venue Town Hall Theatre Times We 7pm Th & Fr 10am & 12pm Sa 12pm & 2.30pm for more info, reviews, video clips and podcasts visit baboro.ie/festival
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19 20 21 22 Pg 9
AGES 4+
HORSE + BAMBOO | VISUAL THEATRE | ENGLAND
AGES 4 to 7
Photo : Christophe L'Oiseau
Red Riding Hood
VÉLO THÉÂTRE | OBJECT THEATRE | FRANCE
Drawing by: Bob Frith
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IRISH PREMIERE
A young girl, a hungry wolf, a walk through the forest - sounds like a recipe for a disaster. This well known fairy-tale is re-imagined by Horse + Bamboo with their familiar beauty, playfulness and heart. A wonderful presentation of mask and shadow box theatre. On Baboró Notes A perfect show for all the family. And for people who aren't afraid of wolves! www.horseandbamboo.org
One dark night, far far away, Thomas Snout was born. Ever since then he has collected nights, capturing them with his bare hands, which is not an easy task as obscurity is black and dirty and leaves traces. It is also dangerous, as fears live in the night as fish live in the sea. Over the years Thomas Snout has collected 3845 nights, big and little, with or without moonlight, starlit or starless; nights of his own, nights of others, as well as a few that have been lent to him… OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 21 22 23 Duration 60 min Venue Black Box Theatre Times Fr 10am & 12pm Sa 1.30pm & 3pm Su 11am & 2pm
Pg 10
Y’a un Lapin dans la Lune There’s a Rabbit in the Moon
Tour
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Baboró Notes Wait until you see the performance space! Hint: you will have to enter ‘night’. Vélo Théâtre was a hit with Envelopes and Packages in 2004 and it is a pleasure to have them back with this unique show. www.velotheatre.com for more info, reviews, video clips and podcasts visit baboro.ie/festival
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20 21 22 Duration Capacity Venue Times
60 min 70 Druid Lane Theatre Th 11am & 7pm Fr 10am & 4pm Sa 11am & 2pm Pg 11
WORLD PREMIERE
MONKEYSHINE THEATRE | OBJECT THEATRE | IRELAND
Where do things go when you forget them?
Losha likes to collect things that have been forgotten, insignificant things, and things that are important. She shares the memories of half remembered stories and defines the contours of unexpected worlds where only secret dreams can take you.
A delicate world of objects and poetic dance. A sensitive tale made of light and shadows. Losha has been developed as part of The Arts Council’s Theatre Maker In Residence Scheme with Roscommon Arts Office and Roscommon Arts Centre, under the mentorship of Charlot Lemoine from Vélo Théâtre, France.
Baboró Notes This is a beautiful story, told simply with great heart, intelligence and imagination. Come and enjoy.
Clann Lir
BRANAR TÉATAR DO PHÁISTÍ | PUPPET THEATRE | IRELAND
A father’s love for his children is at heart of this beautiful re-telling of the ancient tale of Clann Lir. This magical tale is told with puppetry, vivid imagery and enchanting newly composed live traditional music.
AGES 6 to 10
Photo : Marcus Quinlan
Losha AGES 5+
Tá grá athar dá pháistí ag croílár na hathinsnte seo den sean scéal clúiteach Clann Lir. Insítear an scéal draíochta seo le puipéadóireacht, íomhánna fuinniúla agus ceol aoibhinn nua-chumtha.
Baboró Notes A beautiful Irish poem brought to life through these amazing puppets. www.branar.ie
www.monkeyshinetheatre.com OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 18 19 Duration 50 min Capacity 80 Venue Black Box Theatre Times Tu 9.45am & 12.15pm We 11am & 3pm Pg 12
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OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 19 Duration Capacity Venue Times
50 min 70 Town Hall Studio Mo & We 10am & 12pm Tu 10am & 3pm
Foras na Gaeilge
Pg 13
AGES 6+
DAS PAPIERTHEATER | DANCE THEATRE | GERMANY TANZTHEATER DE LooPERS
BRANAR TÉATAR DO PHÁISTÍ | PUPPET THEATRE | IRELAND
AGES 7+
Ich Sehe Was... was du nicht siehst! MISE Scéal Cailín IRISH PREMIERE
A paper roll rolls on stage – it’s a path, no, a rope, it becomes a newspaper, is folded twice, it’s a scarf, a mirror, now it’s a human being, no, two! All these things come into existence in front of the audience, but still you ask, what do I see? This is a visual game that plays with shadow and illusion through dance and amazing movement.
Photo: das papiertheater
Baboró Notes What a great way to inspire children to play with something as simple as paper. www.daspapiertheater.de
MISE Scéal Cailín is supported by The Arts Council and is produced in association with Draíocht. Branar developed this production under the mentorship of Espen Dekko of Dekkoart Theatre Norway.
Baboró Notes Branar just keeps getting better. www.branar.ie OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20 21 22 23
On Tour OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20 Pg 14
MISE The Story of a Girl
This is the story of a little girl that can’t sleep and a cloud that won’t leave her. With beautiful puppetry, live music and animation, Branar tells the story of the night the girl couldn’t get to sleep and the adventure she had trying. Photo : Réidín Ní Thuam
I Spy with my little eye!
Duration 55 min Venue Black Box Theatre Times Th 10am & 12.30pm
Duration Capacity Venue Times
50 min 70 Nun’s Island Theatre Th & Fr 10.15am & 12pm Sa 2.30pm & 5pm Su 1pm & 3pm Pg 15
Globe
ALL AGES
GLOBETHESHOW | WORLD MUSIC | IRELAND
CHAMPLOO | MULTIMEDIA DANCE | ENGLAND
White Caps
AGES 10 to 14+
IRISH PREMIERE
Conceived and created by Robbie Harris and Dave McFarlane, Globe is a heart pumping spectacle, combining music, dance and percussion from around the world. Join this celebration of the rhythms that are universal to the music, dance and singing of every culture.
Baboró Notes We are thrilled to bring this amazing original production to the beautiful Seapoint Ballroom. Plus everyone gets to play a BoomWhacker! www.globetheshow.com
...a gripping and magical journey through the dance of life. The Guardian Photo : Yvette Monahan
With Congolese guitar and vocals, Irish fiddle and bodhrán, Taiko drumming, Brazilian capoeira, South African Gospel and live video feed, this promises to be a stunning family gig.
In a jaw dropping fusion of lyrical film and explosive BBoy and breakdance, White Caps follows the journey of two men as they embark on an epic adventure; a compassionate, exhilarating search for harmony and completeness. The tale is told going back and forth between dance and film accompanied by a unique soundtrack by Type Sun. Baboró Notes This is one of the most exciting productions that we have had the pleasure to present. It is the merging of dance and film like you have never seen before. The dance alone is a knockout. And the film is…magnificent. www.champloo.co.uk
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 22 23
Pg 16
Duration 60 min Venue Seapoint Ballroom Times Sa 1pm & 5pm Su 2pm & 4pm
Photo : Rob Saunders
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 Duration 60 min Venue Town Hall Theatre Times Mo 12pm & 7pm Tu 11am Pg 17
Melvin Burgess
AGES 13 to ADULT
MELVIN BURGESS | LITERATURE | ENGLAND
Often described as the ‘godfather’ of Young Adult fiction in Britain, Melvin Burgess has won various prestigious awards, including the Carnegie Medal for Junk (1996), which has become one of the bestknown Young Adult books of that decade. Burgess succeeds in exploring issues common to every teenager. His aim is to avoid hypocrisy by tackling controversial subjects directly and authentically. His new book Kill All Enemies tries to give a voice to disenfranchised young people, excluded from school - all the more topical after recent events.
WRITER’S PRESENTATION Young Adults are invited to attend a workshop by Melvin Burgess
WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Schools are invited to propose a visit by Melvin Burgess. baboro.ie/schools
IN CONVERSATION Professional and emerging writers’ encounter. See p25.
Pg 18
€5 OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19 Duration 120 min Venue Jigsaw, Fairgreen House Time 4.30pm OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20
FREE
Duration 120 min Venue Secondary School (TBC)
€5 OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20 Duration 120 min Venue Ard Bia at Nimmos Time 7pm
Malachy Doyle
MALACHY DOYLE | LITERATURE | IRELAND
AGES 5 to 7
Malachy Doyle is the author of many popular picture books, retold folk tales and a number of novels for older readers, including the criticallyacclaimed Georgie and Who is Jesse Flood? In Galway, Malachy will be reading from some of his many bestselling picture books, including his most recent, Hen's Cake and The Happy Book.
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 22
FREE Duration 60 min Venue Ard Bia at Nimmos Times 11am & 1.30pm
PATRICIA FORDE & AILBHE NIC GIOLLA BHRIGHDE | LITERATURE | IRELAND AGES 3 to 5
Patricia Forde & Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde Futa Fata Publishing has released two new picture books this year, written by two popular and talented Galway based authors, Patricia Forde and Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde. Tá dhá phictiúrleabhar nua foilsithe ag an gcomhlacht Futa Fata i mbliana, iad scríofa ag beirt údar atá lonnaithe i nGaillimh, beirt a bhfuil an-tóir orthu: Patricia Forde agus Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde.
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 23 Booking Essential
FREE Duration 45 min Venue Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop Times 1pm & 2.30pm Pg 19
ALL AGES
EXHIBITION | CRAFT | IRELAND
Objects Of Memory - Illuminated Curated by artist and facilitator Kate Howard, this specially created exhibition features the work of two emerging Galway based artists. Both work in textiles, both explore memories and feeling – yet the work they have created is individual and unique. Small and delicate, the pieces all have a sense of the ethereal, of a fleeting memory or feeling explored. Craft Artists Jenny McKenna Knit, Stitch and Macramé Roisin O'Brien Textile OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
Venue Times
Galway City Museum 10am to 5pm
Guided Tours & Demonstrations for Families Duration 30 min OCTOBER Times 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 3pm MO TU WE TH FR SA SU FREE Capacity 20 (First come First served) 22
Make a Day of It Guided Tours and Demonstrations for Schools FREE - Booking essential www.baboro.ie/schools
EXHIBITION | WORKSHOPS | IRELAND
AGES 5+
Exploring Craft - Felt and Clay
Ceramic artist Frances Kilcommins and textile artist Vivienne Martin introduce a variety of methods of working with Felt or Clay to school groups and families. Booking required www.baboro.ie/festival Workshops for Families OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 22
€5 Booking essential Duration 90 min Venue Galway Rowing Club Times 11am & 2.30pm
Make a Day of It – Workshops for Schools OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 19 20 21
Duration 40 min Venue Galway Rowing Club Times By arrangement
Skeleton Wings and Curious Things Group Expeditions for Schools & Families attending L’elefantino (Pg 6) Expedition Leaders: Fiona McDonagh and Sharon Lynch We are beings… all different, for different reasons. Join our exciting expedition by torchlight and discover creatures and critters from the deepest oceans to the tallest trees and uncover strange specimens and exotic beings! Duration 30 min OCTOBER Zoology & Marine Biology Museum, MO TU WE TH FR SA SU Venue Ryan Institute NUI Galway *18 19 20 Times Schools by arrangement *FREE Family Expedition 3pm *Booking essential www.baboro.ie/festival www.nuigalway.ie/zoology/museum.html
Pg 20
Pg 21
ALL AGES
EXHIBITION | VISUAL ARTS | IRELAND
EXHIBITION | VISUAL ARTS | IRELAND
ALL AGES
Kilcoona School
2011 ABOVE & BEYOND AWARD
The Above & Beyond Award was created to recognise inspiring individuals, organisations or communities that create opportunities for children to access the arts. This exhibition is led by Sadie Cramer, visual artist and parent, with the combined support of parents, teachers and the community, all working together to keep the arts alive and vibrant in their school. The work exhibited in the selected venues is the student’s response to Baboró’s theme for 2011 – Illumination. Venues Times
Town Hall, Black Box, Nun’s Island and Druid Lane Theatres Eyre Square Centre OCTOBER During Scheduled Performance Times MO TU WE TH FR SA SU Eyre Square Centre see Day by Day. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Sadie Cramer
Brochure Artist 2011
What happens when you elevate the child? What happens when their ideas are encouraged? What happens when those ideas are realised? What happens when those ideas are given a forum? What happens when thousands of other children interact with those ideas? WHAT HAPPENS…? Sadie Cramer, from Teignmouth in Devon, studied Fine Art Sculpture at The University of Ulster at Belfast. Always seeking to draw out the creative spirit in every child, much of her work involves coordinating art projects in schools. This has fed into her own art practice, be it visual art, the written word or illustration. For the past 16 years Sadie has lived in a top secret hide-out on the shores of Lough Corrib with her Irish husband and four children. Make a Day of It Guided Tours for Schools Booking required www.baboro.ie/schools
Meet the Artist - for Families
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Venue Times
Eyre Square Centre See Day by Day
Sa 22 only 11am to 4pm Pg 22
Pg 23
BABORÓ ON TOUR
TUAM!
AGES 4+
On Tour
Enjoy Baboró at The Mall Theatre in Tuam. Four days of theatre for schools and families, as part of our commitment to access to the arts for everyone. Catch the beautiful Silver Tree at Indreabhán and at a County venue near you. Check www.baboro.ie/festival
HORSE + BAMBOO
Red Riding Hood OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19 20
AGES 6+
SEE Pg 10
Venue The Mall Theatre, Tuam Times 10am & 12pm
DAS PAPIERTHEATER
SEE Pg 14
Ich Sehe Was... I Spy... OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 21 22
Silver Tree
AGES 0 to 3
Pg 24
ACTING UP!
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 18 19
Venue The Mall Theatre, Tuam Times Fr 10am & 12pm Sa 12pm 3pm
SEE Pg 2 Venue Tu 18 Seanscoil Salearna, Indreabhán Times 10am, 12pm & 3pm Venues Mo 17 We 19 Check www.baboro.ie/festival
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT In line with our policy on access to and development of the arts we present Professional Development Opportunities for Artists, Writers and Educators. Spaces of Creation: The Creative Process of Playwriting €30 For: Writers and Theatre Makers 1 - Day Intensive Workshop Led by Suzan Zeder and Jim Hancock (University of Texas at Austin). See Pg 26. Venue The Cube, Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway Times 11am to 4.45pm
OCTOBER SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 16
Story Told Through Movement and Objects €10 For: Artists and Students 3 - Hour Workshop Bruno Cappagli (Artistic Director, La Baracca - Testoni Ragazzi) See Pg 6. Participants will explore objects and movement as an influence for improvisation and narrative. OCTOBER Venue Times
The Cube, Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway SU MO TU WE TH FR SA TBA 17
Melvin Burgess in Conversation with Orla Higgins €5 For: Writers A professional and emerging writers’ encounter with author Melvin Burgess, writer of acclaimed and often controversial Young Adult fiction. An opportunity to meet in an informal setting and discuss his approach to writing. See Pg 18. Venue Times
Ard Bia at Nimmos 7pm
OCTOBER SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 20
Creating Change FREE For: Educators 2 - Hour Interactive Workshop Explore new and creative ways of celebrating international days and find new materials to explore issues like Human Rights, Trade Justice and Diversity. Venue Times
Galway One World Centre 5pm
OCTOBER SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 20
For Booking and Further Information www.baboro.ie/festival
Pg 25
ADULTS
TALKS & DISCUSSIONS
TALKS & DISCUSSIONS
ADULTS
Talking About....
Spotlight On....
Working with Mentors Branar Téatar do Pháistí and Monkeyshine Theatre have both had the opportunity to work with mentors of international standing to guide them with new productions. Branar Téatar do Pháistí developed MISE Scéal Cailín under the mentorship of Espen Dekko of Dekkoart Theatre, Norway. www.dekkoart.com
Scriptwriting and Devising for Young Audiences The Spotlight On… Series continues this year, as Baboró looks to other countries for inspiration in the development of quality programming for children and families. This year we put America in the spotlight with Suzan Zeder and Jim Hancock, coauthors of The Spaces of Creation: The Creative Process of Playwriting.
Monkeyshine Theatre developed Losha under the mentorship of Charlot Lemoine of Vélo Théâtre, France. www.velotheartre.com
Suzan Zeder is an internationally renowned playwright, whose credits include Step on a Crack and Wiley and the Hairy Man. She is currently Head of Playwriting at the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin.
How does it work? Come and hear about their experiences. Guests: Marc Mac Lochlainn, Artistic Director, Branar Téatar do Pháistí (Pg 15) Kareen Pennefather, Artistic Director, Monkeyshine Theatre (Pg 12) Charlot Lemoine, Artistic Director, Vélo Théâtre (Pg 11)
Venue Time
€10 Booking Essential Town Hall Studio 4.30pm
This event will be mediated by Patrick Lonergan, Lecturer in Drama at NUI Galway. Venue Time
OCTOBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 18
Pg 26
Jim Hancock is a movement specialist and teacher of movement for actors. Along with his wife, Suzan Zeder, he has conducted numerous creative workshops documented in their book, The Spaces of Creation: The Creative Process of Playwriting. He has headed and chaired acting/directing programmes and departments at a number of universities, including the University of Texas at Austin.
€10 Booking Essential Town Hall Studio 4pm
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Suzan Zeder and Jim Hancock will also lead an intensive 1-day Workshop at for Writers and Theatre Makers. See Pg 25. Book for the Workshop and this Event together for €35 for more info, reviews, video clips and podcasts visit baboro.ie/festival
for more info, reviews, video clips and podcasts visit baboro.ie/festival
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Box Office
Families & General Public.... Booking Information Central Box Office Town Hall Theatre Courthouse Square, Galway Tickets
Performances €8 Family Workshops €5
Opens 6th September t: +353 91 569 777 Mon to Sat 10am to 7.30pm Family Ticket €25 (4 persons) Groups of 10+ €6.50 per ticket
Talks, Discussions & Professional Develpment Events see Individual Pages Online booking opens 6th September Open 24/7 www.baboro.ie or www.tht.ie Booking Charges Online €1.50 per ticket In Person/by Phone 50c Refurbishment & Development Charge per ticket for Town Hall Theatre, Town Hall Studio and Black Box tickets only. No charge for In Person/Phone bookings for tickets for all other venues. Baboró programmes afternoon, evening and weekend performances specifically for members of the public and groups. A limited number of public tickets are also available for morning shows, which are primarily aimed at schools and school groups. Check with Central Box Office regarding availability for morning shows. Delegates Delegate Packages (€25) for Arts Professionals - Programmers, Directors, Venue Managers, Creators and Producers. See www.baboro.ie/delegate for details and to download a Request Form or e: admin@baboro.ie t: +353 91 562 667 Age Guidelines We provide Age Guidelines on all Event Pages. This is to ensure that audiences get the most enjoyment from any event. Please trust us, and adhere to these age guidelines, this will ensure the best possible experience for your child and others attending. Children under 12 must be accompanied to events by a guardian. Pg 28
Box Office Schools & Groups....
Booking Information School Tickets €6.50 DEIS Schools €5.50 FREE Teacher Tickets 1 per 10 children - 1 per 4 children for preschools Special Needs - as required Early Booking Request Forms will be posted to schools. Workshops and Guided Gallery Tours are FREE but must be requested in advance by completing a Workshop & Guided Gallery Tour Booking Request Form. First Round Booking Request Deadline Wednesday, 21st September Email forms to schools@baboro.ie or post to: Baboró, Hynes Building, St Clares Walk, Merchants Road, Galway. Forms CAN be submitted after that date but for best availability it is advisable to submit your booking request by 21st September. We no longer accept FAX bookings. Download all Booking Request Forms from www.baboro.ie/schools Bus Subsidy Baboró runs a Bus Subsidy Scheme for schools. Claim forms will be sent with booking confirmations to schools. Booking Charges There are NO booking Charges for Schools and Groups for morning performances, workshops or gallery tours. ALL School and Group bookings for morning shows are processed through the Baboró offices. Schools Liaison Antoinette Geoghegan will be available 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday to guide and assist you on 091 562 642.
Health and Safety Baboró actively promotes its Child Protection Policy which adheres to the Children First Guidelines of the Office of the Minister for Children. Special Needs or Seating Requirements must be made known to us at time of booking. Pg 29
Day by Day
Event
Venue
Ages
Page
Su 16th
Priceless
Quay Street
All Ages
1
2pm to 5pm
Mo 17th
Tu 18th
We 19th
Th 20th
Fr 21st
Sa 22nd
Su 23rd
Event
Sotto un'altra Luce Under a Different Light
Black Box Theatre
3 to 6
7
9.45am 12.15pm
11am 7pm
9.45am 12.15pm
Sotto un'altra Luce Under a Different Light
Clann Lir
Town Hall Studio
6 to 10
13
10am 12pm
10am 3pm
10am 12pm
Clann Lir
Mr and Mrs Sommerflügel
Druid Lane Theatre
2 to 5
4
11am 3pm
10am 12pm
10am 12pm
Mr and Mrs Sommerflügel
White Caps
Town Hall Theatre
10 to 14+
17
12pm 7pm
11am
On-Off
Nuns Island Theatre
1 to 4
3
2pm 4pm
12.30pm 3pm
Silver Tree
Town Hall Studio
0 to 3
2
5+
12
Priceless
White Caps
Exploring Craft - Felt
21
Exploring Craft - Clay
21
Melvin Burgess - Writer's Presentation
18
Skeleton Wings & Curious Things
21
11am 3pm
Losha
Exploring Craft - Felt
21
10am 12pm
10am 12pm
L'elefantino The Little Elephant
Exploring Craft - Clay
21
7pm
10am 12pm
Nubes Clouds
Guided Gallery Tours for Families
Losha
Black Box Theatre The Cube NUI Galway
2 to 6
6
Nubes Clouds
Town Hall Theatre
All Ages
8
Ich Sehe Was... I Spy…
Black Box Theatre
6+
14
10am 12.30pm
MISE Scéal Cailín
Nuns Island Theatre
7+
15
10.15am 12pm
Rawums (:)
Black Box Theatre
2 to 5
5
11.30am 3pm
Y’a un Lapin dans la Lune There’s a Rabbit in the Moon
Druid Lane Theatre
4 to 7
11
11am 7pm
Red Riding Hood
Black Box Theatre
4+
10
Globe
Seapoint Ballroom
All Ages
16
10am 12pm
12pm 2.30pm
Ich Sehe Was... I Spy… 10.15am 12pm
2.30pm 5pm
1pm 3pm
MISE Scéal Cailín
11am 12.30pm
12.30pm 3.30pm
Rawums (:)
10am 4pm
11am 2pm
10am 12pm
1pm 3pm 1pm 5pm
Sadie Cramer
23
Objects of Memory - Illuminated
20
Y’a un Lapin dans la Lune There’s a Rabbit in the Moon
Guided Gallery Tours for Schools
11am 2pm
Red Riding Hood
Sadie Cramer
23
2pm 4pm
Globe
Objects of Memory - Illuminated
20
Professional Development
Red Riding Hood
The Mall Theatre
4+
Ich Sehe Was... I Spy…
The Mall Theatre
6+
10am 12pm
10am 12pm
Red Riding Hood 10am 12pm
Ich Sehe Was... I Spy…
12pm 3pm
Literature
Literature
Malachy Doyle
Ard Bia at Nimmos
5 to 7
18
Patricia Forde & Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde
Charlie Byrne's
3 to 5
19
11am 1.30pm
Malachy Doyle 1pm 2.30pm
Exhibitions Sadie Cramer
21
Silver Tree
Baboró on Tour at The Mall Theatre Tuam
On Tour
Skeleton Wings & Curious Things
School Workshops
L'elefantino The Little Elephant
10am 4pm
Page
On-Off
2pm 4pm 10.30am 1pm 4pm 10.30am 1pm 4pm 11.30am 1pm 3.30pm
9.45am 12.15pm
Public Workshops
Patricia Forde & Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde
Spaces of Creation with Suzan Zeder & Jim Hancock
25
Story Told through Movement & Objects with Bruno Cappagli
25
In Conversation - Melvin Burgess
25
Creating Change
25
Exhibitions Eyre Square Centre
All Ages
23
Objects of Memory - Illuminated
Galway City Museum
All Ages
20
Kilcoona School
Various
All Ages
22
9am to 7pm
9am to 7pm 10am to 5pm
9am to 7pm 10am to 5pm
9am to 9pm 10am to 5pm
9am to 9pm 10am to 5pm
See Page 22 for Venues and Opening Times
9am to 7pm 10am to 5pm
11am to 7pm
Sadie Cramer
Talks & Discussions
Objects of Memory - Illuminated
Spotlight On…. Scriptwriting & Devising
26
Kilcoona School
Talking About…. Working with Mentors
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