Leaves

Inspired by the book by Stephen Hogtun.

In the last year of its long life, an old oak tree delights in the emergence of a young sapling. The old oak, keen to share the benefits of its time on earth, watches, guides and nurtures the young sapling, teaching it to thrive, survive and be truly alive in the world, aided by some mischievous squirrels.

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.

This non-verbal adaptation combines stunning puppetry, a signature original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, sumptuous design by Maeve Clancy and sensitive direction by Marc Mac Lochlainn.

Leaves is published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Image credits – Stephen Hogtun.

Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland, Foras na Gaeilge & Galway City Council.

Branar is one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies making work for children. Based in the West of Ireland, Branar are renowned for creating highly imaginative and beautiful work.

Established in 2001, Branar works closely with an ensemble of exceptional artists and collaboratively with a number of creative partners, including The Ark, NIE (England), Teater Refleksion (Denmark).

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.