To celebrate Creative February, Barnstorm’s Participation and Education Officer, Jo Hennessy, collaborated with three schools—Kennedy College New Ross, Presentation Primary School Castlecomer, and Glengoole—as part of the Creative Associates Scheme. Jo has been actively involved with her partner schools, including learning how to make St. Brigid’s Crosses with fifth and sixth-class students, leading drama workshops for junior and senior infants, and exploring the concept of creativity with secondary school students.
“Creative February is a chance to celebrate all kinds of creativity, whether it’s existing projects or trying something new with your students,” says Jo Hennessy.
Creative February is an initiative established by the Arts Council to promote the arts and creativity in schools across Ireland. This celebration aims to highlight the wonderful projects happening in schools and emphasise the importance of creativity. Schools can access free online resources on the Arts Council’s website, where teachers can find everything from free drama games to guides on how to make a podcast.
Barnstorms’ Adult Theatre Club is starting again in 2024 with a one-year part-time programme, Theatre Production Skills.
An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and dynamic programme of both training and performances. The 2024 Adult Theatre Club will act as an introduction to local adults who wish to explore, investigate and create theatre as a hobby. In the past, club members have experienced training in everything from improvisation, basic acting and stagecraft to theatre directing and scriptwriting. In the past, club members have experienced training in everything from improvisation, basic acting and stagecraft to theatre directing and scriptwriting. The ATC was first introduced in 2007 in answer to many requests from adults in the region who wanted to know more about theatre and how to make a performance. With a maximum of 14 members each year the alumni from successive groups formed the Barn Owl Players, a vibrant local amateur theatre company that still creates its own unique blend of theatre and theatrical happenings from Tennessee Williams, to John B Keane and from One-Act Festivals to full length plays.
“The Adult Theatre Club is an ideal way of introducing anyone new to acting and theatre in a fun environment; as well as offering local actors a means of honing their skills.” says Participation & Education Officer Jo Hennessy. “No experience is necessary just a keen interest, an open mind and a willingness to try new things” she says.
If you are interested fill in an online Registration Form by Friday 5 January. You can also contact Jo, 056 7751266 or jo@barnstorm.ie, to get a Registration Form
The first session is on the 11 January 2024 and every Thursday evening thereafter from 7.00 to 9.00pm at 3 Johns Quay, Kilkenny R95 T382. Booking is essential, as places are limited