Story of a Day | Scéal Lae

Draíocht, Saturday 21st February

I’m awake I think…
But what was it that woke me? That tap tap on the window, that sliver of sun on the wall, my cold foot?
Or did my dream wake me? …

So begins a music filled story of one child’s day that turns the ordinary into extraordinary with live music, vibrant storytelling and vivid animation.

Story of a Day – Scéal Lae is a live performance commissioned by Branar in collaboration with MusicConnects (previously Galway Music Residency).
Words and illustrations by renowned children’s author Mary Murphy and original score by award winning composer Tom Lane.

Created for children aged 4 years upwards.


Date:
Saturday 21st February
Time:
3.00pm
Price:
€5 - €7.50
Address:
Draiocht Blanchardstown, Coolmine, Blanchardstown, County Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Draiocht Blanchardstown, Coolmine, Blanchardstown, County Dublin, Ireland

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