An odd collection of tricksters live in the gorse bushes at the edge of the town. They’re best left alone, the townsfolk say. We’ve nothing to do with them. What they don’t say is ... except for the odd healing spell, love cure, hair-cut, or to burn them out of their nests once a year.
Following the critical and audience response to Lost Lear (nominated for Best New Play; Best Supporting Actor and Best AV Design at the Irish Times Theatre Awards 2023), Dan Colley is now making work inspired by his research from his residency at Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge. The Wrens is a dark, yet vibrant fable loosely based on the Curragh Wrens.
This magic-realist piece for audiences aged 8+ is a poignant, funny, and wildly speculative interpretation of history and myths. A new piece from Dan Colley (A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, Lost Lear) is bound to captivate and inspire.
Co-commissioned by Draíocht and co-produced by Riverbank Arts Centre, supported both by Fishamble's New Play Clinic and The Ark; funded by the Arts Council of Ireland.
"Draíocht is delighted to co commission this new piece of work for children. We have been a longtime supporter of Dan Colley's work. His commitment to creating exciting and innovative work for young audiences chimes with our commitment to both these audiences and the artists who create same." - Emer McGowan, Director, Draíocht
Credits
Written by Dan Colley,
with Osaro Azama, Venetia Bowe, Karen McCartney & Maeve Stone
Music by Maeve Stone
Directed by Dan Colley
Produced by Matthew Smyth
Performed by Osaro Azams, Venetia Bowe, Karen McCartney
Set and Costume Design Molly O'Cathain
Sound Design Alma Kelliher
Lighting Design Suzie Cummins
Dramaturg Amanda Piesse
Costume Supervisor/ Assistant Costume Designer: Saoirse O'Shea
Hair and Makeup Design: Michelle Ruane
Stage Manager Evie McGuinness
Assistant Stage Manager Sarah Purcell
Chief LX Adrian Moylan
Production Manager Eoin Kilkenny
Graphic Design Sarah Moloney
