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Easter Arts & Bumble Bee Children’s Festival

April 6th – 9th 2007

Theme: Stars

GÚNA NUA & CIVIC THEATRE PRESENT

TROUSERS by Paul Meade & David Parnell
FRIDAY 6TH & SATURDAY 7TH APRIL 20.00 Siamsa Tire

Back to the Irish stage by huge public demand and after their U.S. success Off Broadway, New York, Gúna Nua Theatre restage their superb comedy about friendship, loyalty, expanding waistlines, bad haircuts and 80’s male pop duos.

Dermot lives a quiet life alone when suddenly his peaceful and ordered existence is shattered by the arrival of his old friend Mick. Mick has been kicked out by his girlfriend and needs a place to stay. He brings with him a bag of unwashed clothes, very little money and a business plan.

Memories are evoked of the last time they shared accommodation one summer in Manhattan, when both worked in a restaurant to earn their college fees and sang male duets to impress girls. The story switches between present and past, as both guys try to sort out each other’s messy lives.

Trousers explores the meaning of life, friendships surviving tough times, the need for love and the healing properties of herbal tea. This is a comedy for men who like yoga and beer, and women who wonder what makes them tick.

Grant Aided by ‘The Touring Experiment ‘– An Arts Council initiative It is a two-year action research project, which is designed to inform and shape future policy for touring theatre in the Republic of Ireland.

Bookings and information: Siamsa Tíre Box Office
T: 066 7123055 E:siamsatire@eircom.net

BUMBLE BEE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS

STARS DRAMA
Monday 9th April 12.00 Yellow Room, KDYS Learn how you can be a ‘Star’ by joining us in this all star cast. Be as care free or as serious in this fun filled workshop. Under 8 yrs Max 12 places €5 Monday 9th April 15.00 Yellow Room, KDYS Prepare to be star struck and having so much fun doing so. Don’t miss this workshop with Ann, a real treat for 8 – 12 yr olds.

8 – 12 yrs Max 12 places €5

GLITTER NA GIG PUPPET THEATRE
Monday 9th April 13.00 Imperial Hotel

Spring is trying her best to work hard and get the weather looking better. Everyone is helping her except for Briar, who is jealous and doing her best to upset the applecart! Help finally arrives, when Mother Nature sends a little sun star that will warm everything up and give a warm glow to the sun. But this star is missing, where is it? Who has it? And will it be found in time. There is also a lamb that is lost and trying to find a new mother, Cockie and Henny are at odds to make a new nest and all the other animals up to their usual fun and games!
Tickets €5