Polar Bear and Penguin

The tale of an unlikely encounter between a Polar Bear and a Penguin. This is the story of polar opposite characters meeting for the first time, getting to know one another and learning how to survive in a world that is melting beneath their feet ... paws ... flippers.

Paul Curley (THE DIG and Bake!) and John Currivan (The Bockety World of Henry & Bucket), bring this quirky and relevant play for young audiences to life. Award-winning director Ian Cameron (White) joins the team along with designers Ger Clancy and Sarah Jane Shiels and composer Denis Clohessy.

Polar Bear & Penguin is a tale of our time, infused with humour, friendship and fish.

Polar Bear & Penguin was originally developed by Paul Curley & Draíocht with the support of The Arts Council YPCE Project Award & Meitheal CPS – A Branar Initiative and is presented with the support of an Arts Council Touring Award.

The team behind Polar Bear & Penguin
Polar Bear / John Curivan
Penguin / Paul Curley
Writers / John Curivan & Paul Curley
Director / Ian Cameron
Set Design / Ger Clancy
Stage Manager / Meabh Crowe
Lighting Designer / Sarah Jane Shiels
Composer / Denis Clohesy
Digital Design/Projection / Sadhbh Lawlor & Gareth Gowran
Costume Designer / Ciara Fleming
Production Manager / Lisa Mahony
Poster Design / Philip Kennedy
Set Construction / ArtFx Ltd
Chief LX / Orla Kelly Smith
Producer / Claire O’Neill