Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday throughout May at 8.30pm
SAN AM FADÓ
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

In times past almost every farmyard activity had a tune to it. San Am Fadó weaves the work and the workers, the worksongs and the dances into a marvellous fast-moving, thrilling piece of theatrical entertainment. This production dramatises a whole year's cycle of living and working the land, emphasizing the labour and rituals that celebrated the seasons. Through lively singing, music, dancing and mime, San am Fadó moves from the open air of the bog fields and harvest festivals, to the warmth of the hearth-lit kitchen and celebrates the joys and sorrows of a typical family in Ireland in times past.

Saturday 10th and every Thursday & Saturday thereafter throughout May @ 8.30pm
CLANN LIR
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

An eternal tale of evil and salvation, a story as old as Ireland itself. According to the legend, the four children of King Lir, Fionnuala, Conn, Aodh and Fiachra were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother, Aoife. This production portrays the journey of the Four Children of Lir who are doomed to spend nine hundred years in the guise of swans, but are allowed to keep their beautiful singing voices.

In times past almost every farmyard activity had a tune to it. San Am Fadó weaves the work and the workers, the worksongs and the dances into a marvellous fast-moving, thrilling piece of theatrical entertainment. This production dramatises a whole year's cycle of living and working the land, emphasizing the labour and rituals that celebrated the seasons. Through lively singing, music, dancing and mime, San am Fadó moves from the open air of the bog fields and harvest festivals, to the warmth of the hearth-lit kitchen and celebrates the joys and sorrows of a typical family in Ireland in times past.

An eternal tale of evil and salvation, a story as old as Ireland itself. According to the legend, the four children of King Lir, Fionnuala, Conn, Aodh and Fiachra were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother, Aoife. This production portrays the journey of the Four Children of Lir who are doomed to spend nine hundred years in the guise of swans, but are allowed to keep their beautiful singing voices.

Saturday 21, Thursday 26 & Saturday 28 of June @ 8.30pm
TEARMANN
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

In the Great Irish Famine of the nineteenth century, one million people who spoke no other language but their native Irish, perished. They carried in their folk memory an unknown library of music and dance. For many of them, the last refuge was the Poorhouse, where they found shelter. Tearmann is the story of how, in this place of refuge, a tradition survived.

Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday throughout July @ 8.30pm
OILEÁN
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

This production celebrates and explores Blasket Island living whilst also challenging our own notions of identity as contemporary islanders. Oileán captures the spirit of this island community, their traditions and customs, their wealth of song and story, their love of life and their strong kinship with one another.

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday throughout July @ 8.30pm
TEARMANN
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

In the Great Irish Famine of the nineteenth century, one million people who spoke no other language but their native Irish, perished. They carried in their folk memory an unknown library of music and dance. For many of them, the last refuge was the Poorhouse, where they found shelter. Tearmann is the story of how, in this place of refuge, a tradition survived.

Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday throughout July @ 8.30pm
OILEÁN
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

This production celebrates and explores Blasket Island living whilst also challenging our own notions of identity as contemporary islanders. Oileán captures the spirit of this island community, their traditions and customs, their wealth of song and story, their love of life and their strong kinship with one another.

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday throughout August @ 8.30pm
CLANN LIR
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

An eternal tale of evil and salvation, a story as old as Ireland itself. According to the legend, the four children of King Lir, Fionnuala, Conn, Aodh and Fiachra were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother, Aoife. This production portrays the journey of the Four Children of Lir who are doomed to spend nine hundred years in the guise of swans, but are allowed to keep their beautiful singing voices.

Monday to Wednesday throughout September at 8.30 pm
SAN AM FADÓ
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

In times past almost every farmyard activity had a tune to it. San Am Fadó weaves the work and the workers, the worksongs and the dances into a marvellous fast-moving, thrilling piece of theatrical entertainment. This production dramatises a whole year's cycle of living and working the land, emphasizing the labour and rituals that celebrated the seasons. Through lively singing, music, dancing and mime, San am Fadó moves from the open air of the bog fields and harvest festivals, to the warmth of the hearth-lit kitchen and celebrates the joys and sorrows of a typical family in Ireland in times past.

Tickets: please call reservations

Every Thursday & Saturday throughout September at 8.30pm
TEARMANN
National Folk Theatre of Ireland

Premiered in 2006, Tearmann brings the audience on a moving journey to the poorhouse and the Great Irish Famine. Many of those who perished during the famine carried in their folk memory an unknown library of music, song and dance. For some, the last refuge was the Poorhouse. As the drama unfolds, a pair of dance shoes becomes the embodiment of not only all that was lost, but everything that was saved, everything that is still cherished in Irish folk traditions. The dance shoes come to symbolize this wealth of culture - these are magical shoes, they have a life of their own.

Tickets: please call reservations

Thursday 2nd & Saturday 4th October at 8.30pm
TEARMANN

Premiered in 2006, Tearmann brings the audience on a moving journey to the poorhouse and the Great Irish Famine. Many of those who perished during the famine carried in their folk memor an unknown library of music, song and dance. For some, the last refuge was the Poorhouse. As the drama unfolds, a pair of dance shoes becomes the embodiment of not only all that was lost, but everything that was saved, everything that is still cherished in Irish folk traditions. The dance shoes come to symbolize this wealth of culture - these are magical shoes, they have a life of their own.

Tickets: please call reservations

Reservations Theatre Box Office
Tel: (066) 712 3055 Fax: (066) 712 7276 email: siamsaboxoffice@eircom.net

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BOX OFFICE
The box office is open for advance booking from 9.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Only ticket sales for the evening performance are processed in the hour before the show.

BY PHONE
Visa, Mastercard and Laser are accepted. There is no extra credit card charge. Please have your credit card ready when booking. Tickets are held at the Box Office for collection.

TICKET EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS
Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunds given. Refunds will only be made in the event of a cancelled performance.

DISCOUNTS
Concessions available to unwaged, third level full-time students and OAP on the production of relevant ID on certain shows.

GROUP BOOKINGS
Special offers are available for specific shows for group bookings. Deposit is required. For school groups - one free teacher space will be offered for every 20 students on the understanding that the teacher sits with their group.

LATECOMERS
For the comfort of all customers latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

WHEELCHAIR USERS
Wheelchair spaces are available within the building. Please inform the Box Office when you book your tickets and they will be able to advise you on suitable seating.

HARD OF HEARING
An induction loop is in operation in the auditorium for patrons with hearing difficulties. People with hearing aids should set them to "T".

GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift Vouchers are available at the Box Office for any denomination of your choice.

CHANGE OF ADVERTISED PROGRAMME
Siamsa Tíre reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and vary the advertised programme if necessary.

Reservations
Theatre Box Office
Tel: (066) 712 3055 Fax: (066) 712 7276 email: siamsaboxoffice@eircom.net

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