By Medb Lambert,
Devised by Barnstorm Theatre Company
Dandelion, Country Mouse (Jody O'Neill) (Photo: Dylan Vaughan)
Spike (Town Mouse) is a city slicker. He loves the fast pace of life, the bright lights and the noise and bustle of the town. Dandelion (Country Mouse) prefers the open spaces, the quiet and the simpler life of the country. What happens when they suddenly find themselves in the unfamiliar surroundings of each other’s very different worlds?
Based on Aesop’s fable, Town Mouse, Country Mouse takes the audiences on a magical journey into the world of the mischievous mice, while gently exploring themes of culture, diversity and understanding.
A play for children aged 4 – 6 years.
Running time approx 40 minutes.
| The Production | Production History | |
|---|---|---|
| Actor 1: Seán McDonagh | The Barn, Kilkenny | 24th - 28th October, 5th - 9th, 12th - 16th December |
| Actor 2: Jody O'Neill | The Ark, Dublin | 2th - 5th November |
| Director: Philip Hardy | Dunamaise, Portlaoise | 7th - 8th November |
| Set Designer: Ferdia Murphy | Garter Lane, Waterford | 10th - 11th November |
| Producer: Vincent Dempsey | Íontas, Castleblayney | 17th - 18th November |
| Lighting Designer: Nick Anton | Mullingar Arts Centre | 21st - 25th November |
| Costume Designer: Ferdia Murphy | Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar | 28th - 29th November |
| Movement Director: Mike Carbery | Draíocht, Blanchardstown | 1st - 2nd December |
| Composer: John Ryan | ||
| Production Manager: Michael Burke | ||
| Stage Manager: Steve Rider | ||
| Set Construction: Ted Barham | ||
| Set Construction: Michael Burke | ||
| Set Construction: Alan Clarke | ||
| Set Construction: Jacinta Breen | ||
