Friday 1 4 2011

Skyfest & Paddy’s Day

After a couple of extremely hectic weeks both Paddy’s Day and National Lottery’s Skyfest are done and dusted ! On Paddy’s Day, Buí Bolg performed their interpretation of Roddy Doyle’s new short story “Brilliant” to an audience of about half a million! We’ve heard through the grape vine Roddy Doyle was quite impressed, particularly with our Wellington boot monument!
Two days later we braved the elements to perform on Wexford’s marina for Skyfest, where we were televised live around the country, performing as fireworks erupted overhead. It was mmmagical!
Massive thanks to Buí Bolg’s Youth Group, Martina Leacy Dance Academy, Sheila-Grace Dance, Elizabeth Rose Browne, Jacare and Anaspitos, who wowed audiences across Ireland with their performances at the events. Word on the street is it was “Brilliant”! (Never gets old..)

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Final Run of Lay Me Down Softly

Billy Roche’s play ‘Lay Me Down Softly’ is coming to the end of it’s run at the Project Arts Centre in Dublin. The final showing at this venue takes place Saturday 2nd April at 8.00 PM. We’ve been delighted with the media reaction to the play, especially with the praise for our set and costume design (credit due to Fionnuala Mc Mullin and Frances White respectively!)
“A Quiet Gem..Superb ensemble performances..beautiful writing and box clever directing .. a joy to watch . Exquisite set & lighting” The View – RTE1
“Hugely imaginative set by Bui Bolg .Roche's fine writing presents a peek inside an unseen world” Sunday Business Post
Buí Bolg’s entire set is designed as a boxing ring contained in the circus tent, slipping the audience into the dark lonely world of Delaney’s Travelling Road Show. Watch the action unfold from ring side seats one last time!
 

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Branwen

Next Friday 8th of April sees the debut of ‘Deryn Drycin’ – A brand new Welsh language musical based on the epic legend of Branwen. The musical is directed by Eilir Owen Griffiths and Iestyn Llwyd and performed by the students of University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen.
The musical will feature puppets and props produced by Buí Bolg as part of our exciting new Welsh-Irish partnership. Tickets to this otherworldly and enchanting production are free; however advanced booking is required…so get ‘em while they’re hot!
This project comes courtesy of Coracle part funded by European Regional Development supporting the Ireland Wales programme
 

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World Circus Day

Circus Gerbola and Buí Bolg have teamed up for World Circus Day 2011. Last year B.B. Youth group were invited to receive classes with the experts at the Big Top.
They loved it so much they’re coming back for more! As well as the Master Class, The Youth Group has been invited to perform at the night time show, Saturday 16th at 7.30pm, New Ross.

The classes involve trampoline and aerial skills, plate spinning, juggling, stilt walking and much more. 'Circus Gerbola’s artists are trained to a very high level and possess extraordinary levels of skill. It’s wonderful to share our experiences directly with such talented young people' - Tara Gerbola, Circus Gerbola, Manager.

B.B. Youth group meet weekly to train in street arts, puppetry and improvisation. 'This is a fantastic opportunity for our Youth Group, seeing behind the scenes and getting a peek into life in a circus‘ says Lucy Medlycott, Buí Bolg, Manager.

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P.S.

Don’t overlook our Easter Package with new puppets and costumes in production

...eggstatic!

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