MORA - a performance about tea, worries and friendship (2023) Supported by Axis, Ballymun and AGF funding from the Arts Council, An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
For ages 3-6 years.
Directed by Aisling Byrne Written in collaboration with Sarah Fitzgibbon Sound Design by Cormac O'Connor Set and Costume Design by Orla Kelly Performed by Cliodhna Noonan Stage technician Akvile Simanskiene
Mora is a brownie fairy who lives in a teahouse she built herself in the forest. She has three sprite friends who live with her. Kiki is mischievous, Sclimpini is a worrier and Luchorpán is desperately shy. Today Mora wants to throw a tea party with invited guests (you!) to thank Luchorpán for making her beautiful new shoes. But things do not always go to plan ... and getting ready to have an event at home with three personalities around is definitely not easy...
"It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be!!!"
TROLLAND - A performance about leadership and choice. With the puppets of Vitalijus Mazuras. TROLLAND is produced by Axis Ballymun and premieres as part of SmAllfolk Festival in 2024.
Long time ago, in a land wild and free, lived a king of the trolls, king of stone , wind and sea. But now, he is old and frail and it is time to pass the crown to one new. Who will step forward? What will they offer? Who will the people choose and why? Who would you choose?
A performance and art activity for ages 4+
Directed by Dominic Moore Adapted by Dominic Moore from an original text by the late Jacques Mathiessen Puppets by master puppeteer Vitalijus Mazuras Music composed by Oleg Pomonorev Arranged by Dominic Moore Set construction David Noonan Stage technician Dominic Moore
Performed by Cliodhna Noonan
"Only the one who can answer my riddle may be crowned King of the Trolls!"
SILVER TREE - A performance about fate and choices, based on the Romanian legend of the Ursitoarea fairy.
Once upon a time there was a fairy and a Silver Tree. And a baby. The fairy gave the baby a choice of three wishes. What could they be?
A performance and keepsake art activity for 0-9 months and adult carers
Directed by Giovanna Caire Designed by Margareta Smith Performed by Cliodhna Noonan
"Che sera, sera, whatever will be, will be... " (Doris Day).
DREAMTRAIN - A performance about travel, landscapes, making new friends and solving problems.
Train whistle blowing... who's calling? where destination? what destination? Close your eyes and come aboard!
A performance for 0-4 with a keepsake art activity included.
Created by Cliodhna Noonan Designed by Serban Rotariu Original lullably composed and arranged by Lyric Unger-Bowditch
Performed by Cliodhna Noonan
"All aboard!!! Take your seats! Dreamtrain Away!!!"