These are unique family days for children with an intellectual disability between the ages of 8-13 years and their families. Facilitated by Draíocht artists we will explore a range of arts, themes and materials in a hands on way. If you are unsure if this day is suitable for your family please contact Sarah on 01-809 8029.

Please note Draíocht is a fully accessible venue.

While everyone else celebrates Valentines Day, we are coming over all artsy and celebrating Van Gogh instead and it just so happens that you might go away with a nice Valentines gift for someone special too!

Family Day Notes: No booking necessary – just drop in at any stage / Dress for Mess / Unless otherwise stated these activities are designed for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings are welcome to take part / Please be aware that Draíocht’s Family Days are not designed for groups / All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child.

A Murder of Crows is a dynamic and theatrically exciting work for children aged 8 and over, based on the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel. The play explores themes of famine, family loyalties and personal growth. Six actors weave a gothic story of two children's journey from abandonment and fear to ultimate survival, seen from the quirky perspective of a chorus of raucous and garrulous crows, whose boisterous antics will delight children.  

Ages 8-12 yrs / Dur: 65 mins / 2 Teachers free per class

Though we learn primary colours at an early age, what they are and how they mix can still be a bit of a mystery! These innovative workshops with dance facilitator Mark Rogers will mix dance and visual arts in an educational and exciting way to explore primary colours in such as way that students will remember them … for a while!

PRIMARY CYCLE WORKSHOPS

Workshop A: Age range: 1st-2nd class
Mon 05 and Tue 06 March 2012
10-11.30AM or 12-1.30PM

Workshop B: Age range: 3rd-4th class
Wed 07 and Thurs 08 March 2012
10-11.30AM or 12-1.30PM

Workshop Notes:
Limited to 1 class per school but other classes are welcome to be part of a waiting list / Cost per class €45.00 / Please get in touch with Sarah Beirne (01)8098029 if cost is an issue for your school / Booking is essential, tel Box Office on (01) 8852622 / Max of 30 students per class.

In some cultures creating the sound of falling rain is believed to bring about a storm. With Irish weather, we hope that won’t happen! But we do hope you’ll join us in making these musical instruments. If you have long tubes from wrapping paper, bring them with you!

Family Day Notes: No booking necessary – just drop in at any stage / Dress for Mess / Unless otherwise stated these activities are designed for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings are welcome to take part / Please be aware that Draíocht’s Family Days are not designed for groups / All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child.

Two dancers bring the audience into an enchanting world of games and poetry through the magic of light. As the night turns on the stars and opens the door of dreams, join the central character in this play, the light itself, as it plays and dances and changes shape, size and colour. This is an exquisite performance of dance, music and light that can be enjoyed by everyone. The darkest night is never black … there is always a small light somewhere.

SUN 25 MAR  4PM / Family Show
MON 26 & TUES 27 MAR  10am & 12 noon / School Shows
WED 28 MAR  10am / School Show

All tickets €5 // Ages 3-6 // Dur: 45 mins // 2 Teachers Free per Class


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Lights! Music! Action! Since movie makers first added sound to the action, the marriage of movies and music has been a match made in heaven – whether it be theme songs, mood setting music or full-blown musicals. Let Coolmine take you on a magical musical tour from the glamour of the Hollywood classics through the wonderful world of Disney and to the theme songs that immediately evoke a movie (think of all those Bond theme songs!). 

Walking Man tells the tale of a man who has spent his whole life in pursuit of success. He has always rushed headlong through life, determined to follow in his father’s footsteps to the best job on the top floor of the tallest building in the whole city. And when he has done all that, with Walking Woman and little Walking Baby at his side, something doesn’t feel quite right. Walking Man must go on an entirely new journey, which takes him far from his way back home.
Walking Man is a charming allegory, which will captivate its audience. With the help of an original live music score, the actor brings us into the world of the Walking Man, a tiny wooden figure. The world may be in miniature but the story is universal.
This exciting performance is designed for children aged 6-9 years and their families and is presented by Graffiti Theatre Company, Cork.