Productions

In April 2012, sixteen members of Kilkenny Youth Theatre brought the dark corridors of Gormenghast to life. A story of family responsibilities vs personal freedom, good vs evil, young against old and how murder, seduction and rebellion can rock traditions held fast for thousands of years to their very core.

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Following their debut, Shorts 11, in May 2011, Barnstorm’s Adult Theatre Club began again in Spetember to perfect their acting skills and began to tackle the role of ‘The Director’. The fruits of their labour were seen at The Barn in February 2012 when Bits, Bites and Pieces hit the stage.

The national tour for A Murder of Crows begins at Draíocht on 27th February and takes in nine venues. A Murder of Crows is a gothic story of two children’s journey from abandonment and fear to ultimate survival. Music by Pól Brennan (Clannad).

Now a firm favourite with Barnstorm audiences, this uplifting and encouraging play for children aged 4 and up, tells the story of a young child’s struggle to find his place in his family, and in the wider world.

World Première. A gothic story of two children’s journey from fear and abandonment to ultimate survival, seen from the perspective of a chorus of raucous and garrulous crows.

Barn Owl Players’ second One-Act Festival, at The Barn. A programme of two short plays. The first, The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter, directed by Ita Morrissey and performed by Jim Carroll and John Whitely. The second play, The Donahue Sisters by Geraldine Aron is set in the attic of a childhood where three sisters meet up and share stories before taking part in a dark ritualistic re-enactment.

In May 2011, Kilkenny Youth Theatre with a cast of sixteen asked us what is our responsibility in taking care of our world? Chris has a headache, a migraine, he’s off form and now he has to work with the ’geeks’ of the school on an ‘Environmental Project’, you just know it’s not going to be his week…or is it?

A collection of excerpts performed by the third intake of adults to the Adult Theatre Club. A fine debut.

A series of readings, poetry, excerpts and song for Valentine’s Day. Love Is…was presented at the 18th century Hole in the Wall tavern in Kilkenny. An alternative to the usual Valentine’s entertainment, audience participation added to the atmosphere and enjoymentRead the Rest…