New play by Paul Curley created with help of Kildare school pupils
At the Riverbank this weekend
Riverbank Arts Centre are delighted to welcome Paul Curley back to their stage with Grey Matter, a new play for young audiences by Paul Curley and Ger Clancy, on Saturday 23 September at 11am and 1pm.
A scientist. A parrot. A lifelong friendship. Grey Matter explores the joyful relationship between a boy and his pet (African Grey) parrot as they journey through life together, experiencing the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Performer and writer Paul Curley in collaboration with designer and puppet-maker Ger Clancy bring this captivating new play for young audiences to life, asking us to consider who we are, and how we get to know ourselves.
Paul reflects on the making of his new theatre piece, which was created with the help of school children in Newbridge.
"Having visited children in local schools while we were creating this work, we’re very excited to now return to Riverbank Arts Centre to present our brand-new show, for ages 8+ Grey Matter. We always get a really warm welcome from audiences in Newbridge and this new collaboration with designer and puppet maker Ger Clancy, promises to be a real treat for school and family audiences."
Directed by Bjarne Sandborg of Teater Refleksion (Denmark) and Ian Cameron (Scotland) along with designers Sarah Jane Shiels, Ciara Fleming and composer Denis Clohessy, Grey Matter promises to be a treat for audiences young and old.
Grey Matter was originally commissioned by Draíocht and is presented with the support of The Arts Council YPCE Project Award, Riverbank Arts Centre, Creative Hubs - Dublin City Council Arts Office and Meitheal CPS – A Branar Initiative.
Grey Matter will performed at Riverbank Arts Centre on Saturday 23rd September at 11am & 1pm. Tickets are priced €10/€32 (family of 4) and can be booked through the Box Office, either in person or by telephone on 045 448327 Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm (closed for lunch 2-2.30) and Saturday 10am-1pm. Tickets can also be booked 24/7 on www.riverbank.ie – Online tickets subject to €1 booking fee per ticket.