Anna Newell
Anna Newell, a Bray based and internationally acclaimed director makes extraordinary pieces for children. Working in partnership the three centres - The Civic Theatre, Draíocht and Mermaid Arts Centre, Anna will develop three new works for early years and kids with complex needs and present them over the coming year.
Show Title: BABY’S FIRST XMAS Age: 0 – 12 months Cap: 8 babies + 8 parents/guardians
Date: December 2018 Duration: 20 mins + 20 mins play
Civic Theatre 16 perf (4 days x 4 perf)
Draiocht 4 perf (1 day x 4 perf)
Mermaid 3 perf (1 day x 3 perf) Mermaid in collboration with The Courthouse will present these shows in Tinahely.
Show Title: Little Tiny Xmas Age:under 5 years with complex needs Capacity: 6 children + 6
Date: December 2018 Duration: 20 mins + 20 mins play
Civic Theatre 4 perf (1 day x 4 perf)
Draiocht 4 perf (1 day x 4 perf)
Mermaid 1 perf (1 day x 1 perf) Mermaid in collboration with The Courthouse will present these shows in Tinahely.
Show Title: Sing Me to the Sea Age Range: 1 – 12 years
Capacity: 9 made up of 3 children + 3 parents/guardians + the 3 performers
Date: June/July 2019 Duration: 20 mins + 20 mins play
Civic Theatre 15 perf (5 days x 3 perf)
Draiocht 15 perf (5 days x 3 perf)
Mermaid 15 perf (5 days x 3 perf)
Show Title: Big Kid Little Kid Age Range: 3 – 6 years Capacity: 30
Date: September 2019 Duration: 25-30 mins + 20 mins play
Civic Theatre 10 perf (5 days x 2 perf)
Draiocht 6 perf (3 days x 2 perf)
Mermaid 6 perf (3 days x 2 perf)
