The Maker

Drexel, an idealist inventor and his quietly brilliant servant, Pipe, are trying to invent something extraordinary — from absolutely nothing.

The Maker invites audiences into a world full of visual surprises, physical comedy, and strange magical experiments that teeter between brilliance and disaster.

From the team that created the world-touring hit show A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings and Barabbas co-founder Raymond Keane, comes this brilliantly playful new show inspired by Beckett, Borges, and Buster Keaton.

Directed by Dan Colley

Created by Dan Colley, with Manus Halligan and Raymond Keane

Performed by

Manus Halligan

Raymond Keane

Johanna O’Brien

Music by Danny Forde

Produced by Matthew Smyth and Ois O’Donoghue

Set Design Andrew Clancy

Costume Design Saileóg O’Halloran

Lighting Design Sarah Jane Sheils

Choreography Rachel Ní Bhraonáin

Voice of the Child Facilitator Mary-Lou McCarthy

Associate Director Ursula McGinn

Assistant Costume Designer Mae Leahy

Stage Manager Bairbre Ní hAodha / Sara Gannon

Assistant Stage Manager Iain Synott

Chief LX Peter Bond / Sarah Timmons

Production Manager Eoin Kilkenny

Graphic Design Sarah Moloney

Production photography Ste Murray

Co-Produced with the Riverbank Arts Centre and Mermaid Arts Centre. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. International touring supported by Culture Ireland. Created as part of Dan Colley's residency in Riverbank Arts Centre supported by Kildare County Council and The Arts Council.