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@branarteatar.bsky.social
· Feb 19
At Branar, we create wonderful arts experiences for children so that they and their imaginations may thrive ✨
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Announcing the participants of Branar Meitheal 2025-2026! Branar and our partners are delighted to support these 10 artists and producers in the creation, development and presentation of work for young audiences over the next 18 months.
July 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Announcing the participants of Branar Meitheal 2025-2026! Branar and our partners are delighted to support these 10 artists and producers in the creation, development and presentation of work for young audiences over the next 18 months.
You'll See... at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
📖The Times' best shows to see this year
📖TimeOut's best kids’ shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
📖Festmag's top picks for kids
Tickets and more information: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/youll-...
📖The Times' best shows to see this year
📖TimeOut's best kids’ shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
📖Festmag's top picks for kids
Tickets and more information: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/youll-...
July 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
You'll See... at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
📖The Times' best shows to see this year
📖TimeOut's best kids’ shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
📖Festmag's top picks for kids
Tickets and more information: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/youll-...
📖The Times' best shows to see this year
📖TimeOut's best kids’ shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
📖Festmag's top picks for kids
Tickets and more information: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/youll-...
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We asked Marc Mac Lochlainn, Artistic Director of @branarteatar.bsky.social and Maeve Bryan,
Executive Director of Galway Music Residency, to
chat about the experience of both groups collaborating
together for Story of a Day – Scéal Lae at Galway International Arts Festivals this month.💛
Executive Director of Galway Music Residency, to
chat about the experience of both groups collaborating
together for Story of a Day – Scéal Lae at Galway International Arts Festivals this month.💛
July 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We asked Marc Mac Lochlainn, Artistic Director of @branarteatar.bsky.social and Maeve Bryan,
Executive Director of Galway Music Residency, to
chat about the experience of both groups collaborating
together for Story of a Day – Scéal Lae at Galway International Arts Festivals this month.💛
Executive Director of Galway Music Residency, to
chat about the experience of both groups collaborating
together for Story of a Day – Scéal Lae at Galway International Arts Festivals this month.💛
Branar are thrilled to announce our new show “Leaves” coming this Autumn
Inspired by the beautiful picture book by Stephen Hogtun, Leaves is a new show from Branar about learning how to be in the world and those who guide us all through.
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Inspired by the beautiful picture book by Stephen Hogtun, Leaves is a new show from Branar about learning how to be in the world and those who guide us all through.
branar.ie/en/shows/lea...
June 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Branar are thrilled to announce our new show “Leaves” coming this Autumn
Inspired by the beautiful picture book by Stephen Hogtun, Leaves is a new show from Branar about learning how to be in the world and those who guide us all through.
branar.ie/en/shows/lea...
Inspired by the beautiful picture book by Stephen Hogtun, Leaves is a new show from Branar about learning how to be in the world and those who guide us all through.
branar.ie/en/shows/lea...
There's still time to apply for Branar Meitheal! Read more about the different strands of the programme at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
June 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
There's still time to apply for Branar Meitheal! Read more about the different strands of the programme at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Our friends at @branarteatar.bsky.social have lots of excellent opportunities open to artists and producers to participate in the next phase of Branar Meitheal. Check out the details below ⤵️
Branar is inviting artists and producers to apply to participate in the next phase of Branar Meitheal. Read more about the different strands of the programme at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
May 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Our friends at @branarteatar.bsky.social have lots of excellent opportunities open to artists and producers to participate in the next phase of Branar Meitheal. Check out the details below ⤵️
Branar is inviting artists and producers to apply to participate in the next phase of Branar Meitheal. Read more about the different strands of the programme at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
May 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Branar is inviting artists and producers to apply to participate in the next phase of Branar Meitheal. Read more about the different strands of the programme at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
We are thrilled to announce that Story of a Day/Scéal Lae is part of this year's Galway International Arts Festival!
The show runs from the 14th - 20th July in the Cube Theatre, at the University of Galway. Suitable for children aged 4+ and their families.
The show runs from the 14th - 20th July in the Cube Theatre, at the University of Galway. Suitable for children aged 4+ and their families.
May 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We are thrilled to announce that Story of a Day/Scéal Lae is part of this year's Galway International Arts Festival!
The show runs from the 14th - 20th July in the Cube Theatre, at the University of Galway. Suitable for children aged 4+ and their families.
The show runs from the 14th - 20th July in the Cube Theatre, at the University of Galway. Suitable for children aged 4+ and their families.
Some behind the scenes photos of the puppet design process for one of our productions coming later this year! 🐿
The team were experimenting with different types of puppets to see which one best suits the show.
Keep an eye out for more information on this upcoming production in the coming months 🍂🍂
The team were experimenting with different types of puppets to see which one best suits the show.
Keep an eye out for more information on this upcoming production in the coming months 🍂🍂
April 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Some behind the scenes photos of the puppet design process for one of our productions coming later this year! 🐿
The team were experimenting with different types of puppets to see which one best suits the show.
Keep an eye out for more information on this upcoming production in the coming months 🍂🍂
The team were experimenting with different types of puppets to see which one best suits the show.
Keep an eye out for more information on this upcoming production in the coming months 🍂🍂
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📣 #jobfairy
👉Programmer Manager @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Recruiting a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing 4pm Monday 12 May
👉Programmer Manager @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Recruiting a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing 4pm Monday 12 May
April 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
📣 #jobfairy
👉Programmer Manager @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Recruiting a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing 4pm Monday 12 May
👉Programmer Manager @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Recruiting a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing 4pm Monday 12 May
Now hiring!
We have reopened applications for our Branar Meitheal Programme Manager role.
Days - This is a full time role.
Location - The role will be hybrid, a combination of working onsite in the Branar office and working remotely
Duration - This is a 24-month fixed term appointment.
We have reopened applications for our Branar Meitheal Programme Manager role.
Days - This is a full time role.
Location - The role will be hybrid, a combination of working onsite in the Branar office and working remotely
Duration - This is a 24-month fixed term appointment.
April 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Now hiring!
We have reopened applications for our Branar Meitheal Programme Manager role.
Days - This is a full time role.
Location - The role will be hybrid, a combination of working onsite in the Branar office and working remotely
Duration - This is a 24-month fixed term appointment.
We have reopened applications for our Branar Meitheal Programme Manager role.
Days - This is a full time role.
Location - The role will be hybrid, a combination of working onsite in the Branar office and working remotely
Duration - This is a 24-month fixed term appointment.
Just over two weeks until the team travels to Canada with Story of a Day/Scéal Lae
Supported by Culture Ireland The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council
branar.ie/en/shows/sto...
Supported by Culture Ireland The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council
branar.ie/en/shows/sto...
April 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Just over two weeks until the team travels to Canada with Story of a Day/Scéal Lae
Supported by Culture Ireland The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council
branar.ie/en/shows/sto...
Supported by Culture Ireland The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council
branar.ie/en/shows/sto...
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Yesterday, we sent out our March newsletter with information on what we got up to last month. You can read it now at mailchi.mp/4bf47a4b31cc...
Yesterday, we sent out our March newsletter with information on what we got up to last month. You can read it now at mailchi.mp/4bf47a4b31cc...
April 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Join our mailing list and keep up to date with all things Branar!
Yesterday, we sent out our March newsletter with information on what we got up to last month. You can read it now at mailchi.mp/4bf47a4b31cc...
Yesterday, we sent out our March newsletter with information on what we got up to last month. You can read it now at mailchi.mp/4bf47a4b31cc...
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📣#jobfairy @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Looking to recruit a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative.
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing date 4pm Wednesday 16 April
🗣Looking to recruit a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative.
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing date 4pm Wednesday 16 April
April 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
📣#jobfairy @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Looking to recruit a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative.
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing date 4pm Wednesday 16 April
🗣Looking to recruit a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative.
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing date 4pm Wednesday 16 April
The next iteration of Branar Meitheal commences in June 2025 supported by the Arts Council Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit two roles for the programme.
March 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The next iteration of Branar Meitheal commences in June 2025 supported by the Arts Council Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit two roles for the programme.
Happy World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People!
The World Day of Theatre campaign Take a Child to the Theatre Today has been a long running focus on access for children and young people to their cultural rights.
Read more here: assitej-international.org/advocacy/wor...
The World Day of Theatre campaign Take a Child to the Theatre Today has been a long running focus on access for children and young people to their cultural rights.
Read more here: assitej-international.org/advocacy/wor...
March 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People!
The World Day of Theatre campaign Take a Child to the Theatre Today has been a long running focus on access for children and young people to their cultural rights.
Read more here: assitej-international.org/advocacy/wor...
The World Day of Theatre campaign Take a Child to the Theatre Today has been a long running focus on access for children and young people to their cultural rights.
Read more here: assitej-international.org/advocacy/wor...
Miquel Barceló's Ballad of a Bandit begins it's 9 week tour to schools next week! The show will be touring to classrooms in Galway County and City, and Roscommon.
Ballad of a Bandit is a rollicking story of a highway man, a Robin Hood-like character and master of disguise, Captain McNamara.
Ballad of a Bandit is a rollicking story of a highway man, a Robin Hood-like character and master of disguise, Captain McNamara.
March 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Miquel Barceló's Ballad of a Bandit begins it's 9 week tour to schools next week! The show will be touring to classrooms in Galway County and City, and Roscommon.
Ballad of a Bandit is a rollicking story of a highway man, a Robin Hood-like character and master of disguise, Captain McNamara.
Ballad of a Bandit is a rollicking story of a highway man, a Robin Hood-like character and master of disguise, Captain McNamara.
Clann Lir in yesterday's Connacht Tribune!
March 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Clann Lir in yesterday's Connacht Tribune!
Happy World Book Day!
I think you can guess our favourite book here at Branar is our You'll See... pop-up book made by Maeve Clancy. This book is how we like to bring the story of James Joyce's Ulysses to life in our show, You'll See...
I think you can guess our favourite book here at Branar is our You'll See... pop-up book made by Maeve Clancy. This book is how we like to bring the story of James Joyce's Ulysses to life in our show, You'll See...
March 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Happy World Book Day!
I think you can guess our favourite book here at Branar is our You'll See... pop-up book made by Maeve Clancy. This book is how we like to bring the story of James Joyce's Ulysses to life in our show, You'll See...
I think you can guess our favourite book here at Branar is our You'll See... pop-up book made by Maeve Clancy. This book is how we like to bring the story of James Joyce's Ulysses to life in our show, You'll See...
Branar sa Scoil got underway this February in Radharc na Mara and Mercy Primary schools. Over the month, 36 workshops across Visual Arts and Drama took place in classrooms as part of this programme.
Here are some pictures from one of the Clay Character Creation workshops with Sorcha Ní Chróinín.
Here are some pictures from one of the Clay Character Creation workshops with Sorcha Ní Chróinín.
February 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Branar sa Scoil got underway this February in Radharc na Mara and Mercy Primary schools. Over the month, 36 workshops across Visual Arts and Drama took place in classrooms as part of this programme.
Here are some pictures from one of the Clay Character Creation workshops with Sorcha Ní Chróinín.
Here are some pictures from one of the Clay Character Creation workshops with Sorcha Ní Chróinín.
Check out our February Newsletter to find out what we've been up to over the last month!
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Branar 2025 Newsletter #2
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February 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Check out our February Newsletter to find out what we've been up to over the last month!
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✨Upcoming shows with Branar over the coming months ✨
February 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
✨Upcoming shows with Branar over the coming months ✨
You’ll See… will be heading to Belfast Children’s Festival next month. The show takes place in the Linen Hall Library from Saturday 8th March - Sunday 9th March.
Suitable for ages 8+
For tickets and more information, visit: youngatart.co.uk/events/youll...
📸 John McMahon
Suitable for ages 8+
For tickets and more information, visit: youngatart.co.uk/events/youll...
📸 John McMahon
February 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
You’ll See… will be heading to Belfast Children’s Festival next month. The show takes place in the Linen Hall Library from Saturday 8th March - Sunday 9th March.
Suitable for ages 8+
For tickets and more information, visit: youngatart.co.uk/events/youll...
📸 John McMahon
Suitable for ages 8+
For tickets and more information, visit: youngatart.co.uk/events/youll...
📸 John McMahon
We are delighted to announce that Story of Day is heading to Ottawa Children’s Festival in Canada this May!
Story of Day runs as part of the festival from the 9th May - 12th May.
Tickets and more info can be found at www.showpass.com/story-of-a-d...
Story of Day runs as part of the festival from the 9th May - 12th May.
Tickets and more info can be found at www.showpass.com/story-of-a-d...
February 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We are delighted to announce that Story of Day is heading to Ottawa Children’s Festival in Canada this May!
Story of Day runs as part of the festival from the 9th May - 12th May.
Tickets and more info can be found at www.showpass.com/story-of-a-d...
Story of Day runs as part of the festival from the 9th May - 12th May.
Tickets and more info can be found at www.showpass.com/story-of-a-d...
Branar are thrilled to be touring our show, Clann Lir, to schools this February to April.
Read more about Clann Lir here: branar.ie/en/shows/cla...
Le tacaíocht ó / Supported by
Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council, Galway City Arts Office, Galway County Council and The Arts Council of Ireland.
Read more about Clann Lir here: branar.ie/en/shows/cla...
Le tacaíocht ó / Supported by
Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council, Galway City Arts Office, Galway County Council and The Arts Council of Ireland.
February 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Branar are thrilled to be touring our show, Clann Lir, to schools this February to April.
Read more about Clann Lir here: branar.ie/en/shows/cla...
Le tacaíocht ó / Supported by
Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council, Galway City Arts Office, Galway County Council and The Arts Council of Ireland.
Read more about Clann Lir here: branar.ie/en/shows/cla...
Le tacaíocht ó / Supported by
Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council, Galway City Arts Office, Galway County Council and The Arts Council of Ireland.