Polar Bear & Penguin by Paul Curley & John Currivan

Following a sell out run in The Ark in 2022 and performances at Sydney Opera House, The Egg, Bath, Ottawa Children's Festival and Spoleto Festival USA Polar Bear & Penguin is coming back to the Mermaid for a limited run this December.

A charming play for young audiences written and performed by John Currivan & Paul Curley, Polar Bear & Penguin tells the tale of an unlikely encounter between a Polar Bear and a Penguin.

This is the story of polar opposite characters meeting for the first time, getting to know one another and learning how to survive in a world that is melting beneath their feet...paws...flippers.

Paul Curley (THE DIG and Bake!) and John Currivan (The Bockety World of Henry & Bucket), bring this quirky and relevant play for young audiences to life. Award-winning director Ian Cameron (White) joins the team along with designers Ger Clancy and Sarah Jane Shiels and composer Denis Clohessy.

Polar Bear & Penguin is a tale of our time, infused with humour, friendship and fish. Polar Bear & Penguin was originally developed by Paul Curley & Draíocht with the support of The Arts Council YPCE Project Award & Meitheal CPS – A Branar Initiative, international performances supported by Culture Ireland.

Image credit: Ste Murray