By Sarah Argent, in collaboration with Barnstorm Theatre Company
” An artfully told tale of boyhood friendship. There is nothing like finding a kindred spirit – the echo of ‘me too!’ – to comfort you in moments of uncertainty.” – The Irish Times
How do you make friends? Meet Alf and B, and discover how they do it!
Like starting school or a new job, nothing is familiar. Two strangers, thrown together, strive to find ways to engage, co-operate and play.
Good pals Alf and B recall the day they first met. Poetic, musical, energetic, poignant and mischievously humorous, this new play, Me Too! explores notions of ‘fitting in’; of being ‘not the same’; of ‘encountering difference’.
Barnstorm teams up again with director and deviser, Sarah Argent and the creative engine that created the international hit The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket, to produce a gem which will resonate with all children whether from the same street or from different parts of the world.
World première of a new play made especially for children aged 4+, their teachers and families.
| The Production | Venues | Production |
|---|---|---|
| B: Aidan Crowe | The Barn, Kilkenny; 056 7751266 | Mon 19th to Fri 23rd Oct; Mon 16th to Mon 23rd Nov; 10.00am & 11.30 daily. |
| Alf: Oisín Robbins | Family performances: Fri 23rd Oct at 3.30pm; Sat 21st Nov at 12 noon. | |
| Written & directed by: Sarah Argent (in collaboration with the company) | Mill Theatre Dundrum | Sun 25th Oct |
| Set Designer: Ger Clancy | Siamsa Tíre, Tralee | Wed 28th Oct |
| Set Builder: | Hullabalo! Festival, Birr Theatre & Arts Centre | Fri 30th Oct |
| Costume Designer: Miriam Duffy | Dunamaise Arts Centre | Sat 31st Oct |
| Composer: Jack Cawley | Mullingar Arts Centre | Mon 2nd & Tue 3rd Nov |
| Lighting Designer: Mark Galione | Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet | Thur 5th Nov - 10.30am |
| Stage Manager: Steve Rider | Civic Theatre, Tallaght | Tue 10th Nov - 10am & 11.30 |
| Production Manager: Vincent Dempsey | Riverbank Arts Centre | Wed 11th Nov - 10am & 11.30 |
| Illustration: Alé Mercado | Ramor Theatre, Virginia | Sat 14th Nov - 3.00pm |
| The Barn, Kilkenny | Mon 16th to Mon 23rd Nov - 10am & 11.30 | |
| The Barn, Kilkenny - FAMILY SHOW - 056 7751266 | Sat 21st Nov - 12 noon |

