[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Féile Uladh – An Cumann Scoildrámaíochta 2019 Amharclann An Ghrianáin, Leitir Ceanainn Déardaoin 21ú & Dé hAoine 22ú Márta Moltóir: Pluincéad Ó Fearraigh Déardaoin 21ú Márta: Seisiún 1 Comórtas 10.00 ‘Plúirín Sneachta’ 3 Scoil Cholmcille, Maigh Rua 10.40 ‘Winnie Wonka’ 6 Scoil Naomh Dúigh, Anagaire 11.10 *Ní mar a chítear a bítear* 9 …
As we travel round the island of Ireland here’s some historical trivia for each of the locations we’re touring to, courtesy of Manny Man of course! See the tour dates here: http://www.angrianan.com/an-grianan-on-tour-manny-man-hits-the-road/
It’s 2017 and I’m sitting with Philip Parr, drinking coffee in the March sunshine at the International Community Arts Festival (ICAF) in Rotterdam. We’re talking about the ICAF experience and also flying kites — floating ideas about working on something together. We’d met back in July 2015 at a symposium I was curating, entitled Beyond …
We had such a fun time making Manny Man Does the History of Ireland for last year’s Earagail Arts Festival that we just couldn’t keep it to ourselves! So we’re delighted to announce that we’ve reassembled the team and we’re taking Manny Man on the road! We’ll be touring the show to 16 venues across …
This week we learned we were successful in receiving Creative Europe funding for an exciting new project called Shaking the Walls with partners from across Europe. The project is led by Gdański Teatr Szekspirowski (Poland), the other partners are Parrabbola (UK), Cooltour Ostrava (Czech Republic) and Ratatam (Iceland). 2019 marks An Grianan Theatre’s 20th anniversary and we are …
Shaking the Walls: The Winter’s Tale Summer 2019 Read More »
After last year’s warm response to our relaxed performance of Peter Pan we are pleased to announce that we will hold a relaxed performance of our Christmas Show The Nutcracker on Thursday 14 December at 11am. What is a relaxed performance? Relaxed Performances are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more …
A youtube sensation, a hit book and soon to be a stage show! See Ireland’s tumultuous millennia of history turned into a fun and easy-to-understand story. We are currently developing a stage adaptation of John D Ruddy’s Manny Man Does the History of Ireland with a view to presenting it to schools audiences in May …
UPDATE: ALL AVAILABLE WORKSHOP SLOTS HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED. Join us this December for a sparkling new version of Christmas favourite The Nutcracker, and our version is for boys every bit as much as it’s for girls! Adapted by Guy Le Jeune from the folk tales of ETA Hoffman and Alexandre Dumas and directed by choreographer …
News for teachers: Christmas show and free workshops Read More »
An Grianán Theatre is on the road South of the Gap as part of the Donegal Bay and Bluestacks Festival. Our new production Shoot The Gear created by our Theatre Artist in Residence Guy LeJeune celebrates the stories and experiences of the Killybegs fishermen. The play which will be performed in the Fish Auction Hall …
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We are holding open auditions for our December production of The Nutcracker on Sun 17 September. About the show This is a fresh new version of the magical Christmas tale. Our Nutcracker is set in Donegal and blends drama, comedy and dance in a colourful story for family and school audiences. There will be …
Open Auditions for An Grianán Theatre’s Christmas 2017 Production Read More »
Could you be our Peter Pan? We are looking for someone in their mid to late teens. Male or female, ability to act, sing and dance a definite plus! We are also casting for: The Darlings: Wendy – female, playing age approx 12/13 years old John – male, slightly younger than Wendy Michael – male, …
[box style=”red” closable=”un-closable”]We welcome members of the public to come and sign the book of condolence. We will pass this on to Brian’s family. If you would like to sign it it please call in to the theatre’s box office.[/box] We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ireland’s greatest playwright and proud …
Last May children from our youth theatre programme presented a new production of Annette McNelis’ litter awareness show Environment the Musical. Tonight RTE1’s Nationwide will present a special report on the show: ENVIRONMENT THE MUSICAL/REPORT BRIAN MCVEIGH “We all share responsibility for protecting our environment, be it in the home recycling or by keeping our …
We are reviving our very successful production of Fiesta this autumn and will be holding auditions to recast three of the main roles as well as some chorus positions. Date and time: Thursday 13th August at 7pm in An Grianan Theatre Main Cast 2 female 1 male Plus chorus roles Adults only roles available. The …
Our cast has been working hard rehearsing for our production of Environment the Musical and here are a few snapshots of their first dress rehearsal. Our technicians are still building the set so the stage is looking a little bare here. But the show is coming together very nicely and we are looking forward to …
