‘A hug runs all the way through this’: How to Catch a Star, based on the Oliver Jeffers book, returns to the Ark
This puppet show, which has been a huge hit for Branar, draws similar reactions from children all over the world
Branar
‘Over a million kids have come here’: 30 years of The Ark children’s cultural centre
Creative director Aideen Howard says facility remains unique on the international stage
Leaves, at Dublin Theatre Festival, reflects on care, growth, death and intelligence of nature
Dublin Theatre Festival 2025 review: production is more like a meditation on tender ecosystem of connection than an adaptation
Rothar review: A playful show that transcends language and nationality
Dublin Theatre Festival 2023: Both actors are equally impressive in this all-ages offering from Galway’s Branar
How to put on a show for kids: Encourage the imagination, avoid audience participation and never dumb down
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
You’ll See...: Ulysses for kids, with a star turn from the charming, funny, knowing Helen Gregg
Theatre: Branar’s take on James Joyce is surprisingly simple for such a complicated novel – and a great introduction to its appeal
Is this a golden age for children’s theatre? Oh, yes, it is
Work made for children used to be rare, but there's now a rich bounty of shows
Druid Theatre withdraws major production from Galway 2020
Loss of planned project with writer Colm Tóibín for Inis Meáin a significant blow
‘Wild thing’ and lobsters kick off Galway festival
Galway celebrates two arts festivals in one fortnight
Pinocchio: a rebel icon that appeals to real boys and girls
For the sisters at the helm of Moonfish, a fascination with the rebellious marionette goes back a long way
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