Festivals

from 20th October 2010 Lollipops Children's Festival 2010

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Lollipops Childrens Festival takes place in October just before the mid-term break. This year's programme is full of fun events for schools and young people so plplease feel free to contact the box office for more details or to reserve places for your school.

The Acorn Man & The Tale of Francis Flute             

Mighty Tales Theatre Company

This year, we are once again offering rural schools in Roscommon, the opportunity to host their very own theatre company in their school hall during Lollipops. Mighty Tales are coming to Roscommon to share two fantastic and spell-binding tales with primary school children the length and breadth of the county. “The Acorn Man” is a folk tale with an ecological theme about the life of a humble shepherd, who forested an entire mountain single-handed. Inspired by the popular tale 'The Man Who Planted Trees', the show is essentially a homage to old people and their value in society.   “The Tale of Francis Flute” is a comic piece, concerning the exploits of a harmless fool who is convinced that he is going to marry a beautiful princess. Despite her irascible father and the machinations of a gang of villainous palace guards, he achieves his aim. . . . well, almost.   

Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st October | €2         

Spaces strictly limited to 60 per performance  

The Paper Princess

Monkeyshine Theatre Company

You are invited to a birthday party!  There’s glitter and sparkles, a tiny theatre and a magical story to be told. So roll up your sleeves, open your ears and sit down and watch as the paper princess is whisked away, up into the sky, out into the world. This is an enchanting theatre experience for children of 5 yrs and up, based on the book, 'The Paper Princess’ by Elisa Kleven.

Thursday 21st October | 11am | €3

SEE SAW

Ciotóg 

… gently rocking the balance between looking and being looked at, a dance show for and with families with young children...

Let your child lead you in looking at dance. In an intimate and informal environment, with everyone on the floor together, you’re invited to sit down and stretch out as a beautifully intricate and quirkily abstract trio, dances in front, behind, around, over – and maybe even with you! “See Saw” is not only about dancing itself, but how we experience dance, and how every audience influences the dance, to make each performance a unique and special dialogue. Suitable for audiences aged 0 to 100. 

Friday 22nd October | 12pm | €3   

Young Artists @ the Gallery  

This mid-term break, why not join our very own Linda Shevlin in the gallery space for a free tour, especially geared towards children, of our latest exhibition by artist Daniel Chester. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the artist, the work on show and the processes used to create the pieces. Children will also be encouraged to ask questions about the work before enjoying a hands-on art workshop with Linda. Spaces are limited and must be pre-booked at the box office. 

Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th October |11am daily | Adm Free