Solas Nua presents Branar's
You’ll See…
in association with Spooky Action Theatre and Keegan Theatre
Kindly supported by Culture Ireland. Commissioned as part of Ulysses 2.2, a collaborative project between ANU, Landmark Productions and Museum of Literature, Ireland.
When: Friday, May 15 | 7:30 pm | Runtime: 40 minutes, no intermission
Where: Spooky Action Theatre (located in Universalist National Memorial Church: 1810 16th St NW, Washington, DC)
Tickets: $25, available here
James Joyce’s epic story of one day in one city is brought to life in this inventive new show, bringing Ireland’s most notorious book to audiences aged 8 and upwards, and to all those who haven’t got around to reading it yet.
Combining live performance, intricate paper design, an original score and Joyce’s odyssey, this is theatre that will excite both young and old.
Branar
Based in the West of Ireland since 2001, Branar is one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies making work for children. Renowned for creating highly imaginative and beautiful work, Branar tours nationally and internationally. Their company’s motto is ‘serious fun’.
Aiming to instill not just wildness inside us but wonder, joy, curiosity and compassion, Branar views every child in Ireland and beyond as an equal citizen of the world who should be nurtured through engagement with exceptional arts experiences. Filled with wonder and creativity, their world and the world around them will be more fulfilling for all.
The company tours nationally and internationally, bringing its work with equal enthusiasm to leading arts venues such as the South Bank Centre, London as to a local school in Galway. Branar is committed to reaching its audience, wherever they are.
"Ulysses for children: has the world gone mad?... Branar has gone and done it." —The Irish Times
“Never read Ulysses? No worries at all. Galway company Branar bring the bones of James Joyce’s epic novel to life with charm and fun. A captivating adaptation devised for children but enthralling for everyone.” —Fringe Review
“The absolute ideal way to introduce your child to the ineluctable modality of the visible. You know you want to...I absolutely loved this funny, sprightly, smart, charming and emotional show” —Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Children’s Laureate 2024 - 2026
You’ll See… Creative Team
Adapted by March MacLochlainn and Helen Gregg
Performer Helen Gregg
Director Marc Mac Lochlainn
Producer Joanne Beirne
Composer Michael Chang
Book Design and Creation Maeve Clancy
Lighting Design Michael Foley
Sound Design Adrian Ferry
Costume Design Elaine Mears
Cinematography James Ryan and StationHouse Media
Set Build Ciaran Kelly
Paper Creation Sorcha Ní Chróinín
Stage-Manager & Technician Michael Foley
Line Producer Niamh Ní Fhlatharta
Marketing Noel Minogue
Production Assistant Nóra Burke
Design Assistant Oisín Parslow
