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Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Creative Production Services Award, Galway City Council and Galway County Council

Welcome to the meitheal! - Manuela Corbari, Jane Hayes, Fiona Keller, Tom Lane, Maisie Lee, Leonora Neary, Ursula McGinn, Gill NicConmara, Em Ó Ceallaigh and Julie Sharkey.

Read more about the participants at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...

Announcing the participants of Branar Meitheal 2025-2026! Branar and our partners are delighted to support these 10 artists and producers in the creation, development and presentation of work for young audiences over the next 18 months.

Commissioned as part of Ulysses 2.2, a collaborative project between ANU, Landmark Productions and Museum of Literature, Ireland.

The show runs in the Pleasance Courtyard as part of the 2025 Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase from the 30th July - 24th August.
Designed for children aged 8+ and their adults
Duration: approx. 45 minutes

You'll See... at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

📖The Times' best shows to see this year
📖TimeOut's best kids’ shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
📖Festmag's top picks for kids

Tickets and more information: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/youll-...

We asked Marc Mac Lochlainn, Artistic Director of @branarteatar.bsky.social and Maeve Bryan,
Executive Director of Galway Music Residency, to
chat about the experience of both groups collaborating
together for Story of a Day – Scéal Lae at Galway International Arts Festivals this month.💛

Leaves is published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Image by Stephen Hogtun.

Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon , Foras Na Gaeilge Galway City Council & Galway City Arts Office

This non-verbal adaptation combines stunning puppetry, a signature original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, sumptuous design by Maeve Clancy and sensitive direction by Marc Mac Lochlainn.

Suitable for children aged 4-8 and their families.

Branar are thrilled to announce our new show “Leaves” coming this Autumn

Inspired by the beautiful picture book by Stephen Hogtun, Leaves is a new show from Branar about learning how to be in the world and those who guide us all through.

branar.ie/en/shows/lea...

Branar Meitheal is supported by the The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Galway County Council, and Galway City Council

There's still time to apply for Branar Meitheal! Read more about the different strands of the programme at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...

Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.

Our friends at @branarteatar.bsky.social have lots of excellent opportunities open to artists and producers to participate in the next phase of Branar Meitheal. Check out the details below ⤵️

Branar is inviting artists and producers to apply to participate in the next phase of Branar Meitheal. Read more about the different strands of the programme at branar.ie/en/meitheal-...

Deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.

A collaboration between Branar and Galway Music Residency

Tickets go on sale at 10am tomorrow, Friday May 9th.

Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council

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

We are thrilled to announce that Story of a Day/Scéal Lae is part of this year's Galway International Arts Festival!

The show runs from the 14th - 20th July in the Cube Theatre, at the University of Galway. Suitable for children aged 4+ and their families.

Some behind the scenes photos of the puppet design process for one of our productions coming later this year! 🐿

The team were experimenting with different types of puppets to see which one best suits the show.

Keep an eye out for more information on this upcoming production in the coming months 🍂🍂

#Jobfairy Beside Performing Arts Forum Logo

📣 #jobfairy
👉Programmer Manager @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Recruiting a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing 4pm Monday 12 May

Branar Meitheal Programme Manager Branar Meitheal is a dynamic production supports programme for artists and producers dedicated to the development, creation & presentation of high-quality performing arts for young audiences across…

The closing date for applications is Monday 12th May 2025 at 4pm

For full job description, visit: performingartsforum.ie/job/branar-m...

Now hiring!
We have reopened applications for our Branar Meitheal Programme Manager role.

Days - This is a full time role.
Location - The role will be hybrid, a combination of working onsite in the Branar office and working remotely
Duration - This is a 24-month fixed term appointment.

Story of a Day/Scéal Lae is a live performance in a collaboration between Branar and Galway Music Residency, that combines words and illustrations by renowned children’s author Mary Murphy, animated by Manuela Cobari, with an original score by award winning composer Tom Lane.

Just over two weeks until the team travels to Canada with Story of a Day/Scéal Lae

Supported by Culture Ireland The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Foras Na Gaeilge, Galway City Council

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#Jobfairy Beside Performing Arts Forum Logo

📣#jobfairy @branarteatar.bsky.social
🗣Looking to recruit a dynamic/experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative.
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../branar-meitheal.../
⏰Closing date 4pm Wednesday 16 April

Branar Meitheal is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Galway County Council, and Galway City Council.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and experienced Programme Administrator to work closely with the Branar Meitheal Programme Manager and core Branar team to deliver this phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative.
Apply here: performingartsforum.ie/job/branar-m...

We are looking for to recruit a dynamic, motivated and experienced Programme Manager to work closely with the core Branar team to deliver the next phase of the Branar Meitheal initiative.
Apply here: performingartsforum.ie/job/branar-m...

The next iteration of Branar Meitheal commences in June 2025 supported by the Arts Council Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit two roles for the programme.

Branar is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Foras Na Gaeilge Galway City Council Galway City Arts Office Galway County Council Culture Ireland