Branar Téatar do Pháistí return to The Ark for the festive season with their gorgeous adaptation of Oliver Jeffers' best-selling picture book. 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, this adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar's signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams. The perfect festive treat for ages 4+.

Dive into an Ocean of Light at this year’s Wild Lights in Dublin Zoo, with an entirely new cast of illuminated giant silk lanterns celebrating the wonders of the life aquatic. From giant squid to emperor penguins, colossal blue whales and dainty seahorses, Dublin Zoo, once again, will be transformed into a world of illumination with lanterns tailor-made especially for this year’s event. Spectacular new themes feature in this year’s enchanting experience - Winter Wonderland, home to Arctic favourites such as polar bears and walruses, Celebrating China bringing a flavour of the East and

Some music and conversations with Mrs Butterdish. An evening of readings of new Christmas poetry by Gavin Kostick, conversations with Mrs Butterdish and some seasonal music to bring us to a festive mood. Me: … Er… I have a request for you Mrs Butterdish. Mrs Butterdish: Yes, Mr Gavin? Me: … Christmas is coming … Mrs Butterdish: It is. Me: And the Abbey have asked me to read some seasonal poetry, arrange for some music and so on. Mrs Butterdish: The house of Yeats. You must be pleased. Me: … I am … but there's a thing. Mrs Butterdish: Is it that they really w