How to Catch a Star

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 combines puppetry by Cillian O Donnachadha and Neasa Ní Chuanaigh with stunning puppets by Suse Reibisch. With a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire and directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn. Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams.

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.

Director Marc Mac Lochlainn

Composer Colm Mac Con Iomaire

Performer Neasa Ní Chuanaigh

Performer Cillian O Donnachadha

Set Design Maeve Clancy

Costume Design Elaine Mears

Puppet Design Suse Reibisch

Executive Producer Joanne Beirne

Line Producer Niamh Ní Fhlatharta

Lighting Design and Set Build Ciaran Kelly

Stage Manager Karina Nachbar

Technician Michael Foley & Lucy Birmingham

Production Photography Anita Murphy

Dramaturgy Eileen Gibbons

Assistant Director Ionia Ní Chróinín