Professional Children's Theatre

Barnstorm is delighted to present this captivating production in the enchanted surroundings of the boot factory Padmore and Barnes of Kilkenny from the 30th November to 16th December. This is a short and caring story about a Christmas gift andRead the Rest…

… the excellent performers each enlist the audience on their side… The Irish Times review 7th June 2022 by Sara Keating A grumpy old man is digging a hole for his cello in the forest floor. He’s terrible at digging,Read the Rest…

By Tom Swift – “captures the zeitgeist of the young person’s world in this play for children aged 9+ years” Alice spends virtually all her time in Wolf Wood. You know, the world’s deepest, darkest online game. Why not? HerRead the Rest…

  Following on from its tours in Britain, Australia, North America and most recently Madrid and Barcelona, The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket returns to Ireland for a five-week tour to eleven venues around the country. This delightful playRead the Rest…

At Kilkenny Arts Festival 2019   In partnership withKilkenny Arts Festival, Barnstorm presents the annual StormFest, a season of Family Theatre and Storytelling. In 2019 we have two internationally acclaimed theatre companies bringing the best in Theatre for Young AudiencesRead the Rest…

Boy with a Suitcase, by Mike Kenny A play for children aged 8-12 years Boy with a Suitcase is the story of a 12 year old war refugee, who undertakes a long and dangerous journey to find asylum in Ireland.Read the Rest…

Henry & Bucket are on the road again, and have sunny Spain in their sights.   Following on from their tours in Britain, Australia, North America and of course Ireland they will now roll into Madrid and Barcelona this AprilRead the Rest…

Rooting through an old trunk, Barney and his dad find more than they bargained for and a few things that set them wondering. Who makes the rules? What happens if you break the rules? And who is the lady withRead the Rest…

For anyone doing last-minute Christmas shopping, your local theatre company, Barnstorm, has the perfect present for children and families, as tickets go on sale today (Wednesday) for their new world-premiere: Barney Carey Gets His Wings. The play takes place inRead the Rest…

By Scott Young Age 4 – 7 Audience reactions: “Very moving!” “The kids were enthralled.” “Really funny!” School groups and families were treated to Star Chasers, described as a tapestry of music, movement and magical imagery, at the Barn TheatreRead the Rest…