a festival for everybody
Sm(ALL) Folk Festival is an inclusive arts festival for young audiences with a focus on accessibility and affordability, aiming to reach children of all backgrounds and abilities (21st Feb - 6th March).
Sm(All) Folk
Making Waves
Jess Rowell in association with Draíocht, Blanchardstown present Making Waves.
An immersive multi-sensory dance theatre performance designed specifically for children aged 8 to 13 years with mild to more complex needs. A magical sea voyage in which the audience and performers set sail in search of hidden treasure. Along the way they encounter rolling waves, sparkling fish and swooping gulls.
For booking please call 01 8832100 or email reception@axisballymun.ie.
Captain Splash's Eggsellent Adventure
Arrrrrrr you ready to set sail for fun and imagination? All aboard as Captain Splash takes his audience on a magical adventure. This is a pirate magic show where children become part of the crew, perform magic tricks, and hear tales of the high seas. Meet Squawk the parrot, Sam the Clam and Naughty Narwal may even stop by. Be amazed by Captain Splash's amazing sword skills. Laugh as magic wands go crazy. Smile during a trip through the Bermuda Triangle of Terror. This is a show the whole family will treasure. Aimed at children aged 3-8.
Written and performed by Jeff Keough, the creator of the hit show "Jackula". Jeff has performed at the White House, Leinster House, and his daughter's Senior Infant Class. Jeff has appeared on RTE, national television in the USA, and performed to over 11 million people over the course of his 30 year career.
WhistleBlast Quartet
Nationwide multimedia performance of a fantastic and famous symphonic classic plus other great repertoire, including Stravinsky’s Petruška plus Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and Kurt Weill songs.
WhistleBlast has devised extensive, unique outreach and performance programmes facilitating young people and wider communities to engage positively with best quality live music. Inclusion, integration of mainstream and special needs sectors and fun are the aim! The focus of our work is to provide excellent interactive experiences of live music for everybody and families of all backgrounds to continue as, or become future audiences & performers. Quartet repertoire can be enjoyed by all ages and demographics. WhistleBlast has huge experience in creating and delivering programming since 2006.
Duration, 55 minutes, no interval
Suitable for ages 10+
2023…
Trolland
Cliodhna Noonan and Axis Ballymun Present
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?
"Only the one who can answer my riddle may be crowned King of the Trolls!"
A performance and art activity for ages 4+
This event is free of charge for local preschools with children aged 4+ and for junior/senior infant classes. One class group per show. Please email anna.kavanagh @ axisballymun.ie to enquire re availability
The Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today you’re in for a big surprise…
The teddy bears’ picnic! Where can we find it? What’s the address? Are we invited? Do teddies eat food? Is the tea they drink real? It’s hard to digest, this mythical meal!
Theodor is a detective who found Timbuktu and a two headed llama that lives in Peru. Now Theo’s hot on the trail of the famous teddy bears’ picnic… a tricky puzzle to pick. Come join us and together, we’ll try our best to help Theo on this cuddly quest. The Teddy Bears’ Picnic is a theatrical treat for children aged 5+ and everyone else is welcome too. (Teddy bears are especially welcome!)
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic is funded by The Arts Council and supported by Riverbank Arts Centre and RTÉ Supporting the Arts.
“Easily the best family entertainment on stage” – The Irish Times
AdoleTA!
AdoleTA! is a dance theatre piece that joyously explores friendship and play. Come into a world with Joy and Sky where anything is possible - a tent can be a crab, an umbrella can be a cloud, and the moon can sing!
Through play, two friends overcome differences and together imagine, create and expand their reality and yours.
Suitable for pre-school / school children aged 3-6. Teachers free, students €3
