Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.
Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar are proud to present How to Catch a Star.
This adaptation directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, seamlessly blends stunning puppet design by Suse Reibisch, a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, with Branar’s signature storytelling - creating a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams.
How To Catch a Star is published by HarperCollins Children’s Publishers.
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Age Recommendation - 3-5 years
Polka Theatre creates a range of productions to be enjoyed by children from 0-12 years. Whilst all children may attend our productions, we feel that this story is best suited to the suggested audience. This may be due to the themes or presentation style. We encourage you to consider this when booking tickets. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged over 16.
Creative Team
Director Marc Mac Lochlainn
Composer Colm Mac Con Iomaire
Set Designer Maeve Clancy
Costume Designer Elaine Mears
Puppet Designer Suse Reibisch
Production Manager Michael Foley
Executive Producer Joanne Beirne
Line Producer Niamh Ní Fhlatharta
Lighting Designer and Set Builder Ciaran Kelly
Production Photographer Anita Murphy
Dramaturgy Eileen Gibbons
Assistant Director Ionia Ní Chróinín
A Branar production, kindly supported by Culture Ireland
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** Early Bird valid on all public performances ends 30 November. Group offers not applicable during preview performances. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. We reserve the right to remove any discounts.
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- Age range 3-5 yrs
- 3rd Jul - 11th Aug
- Start time Varied
- Duration 45 mins
- Location Polka's Adventure Theatre
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- Date 21/07/2024
- Time 10:00 am
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