News

30.3.2015
Creating an exhibition with many stories to tell…

Cleo Fagan, curator of our new exhibition 'Once Upon a Picture' talks about the process of putting together an exhibition for children.

10.3.2015
It’s the final week of ‘Far Away From Me’ at The Ark

How did that happen? It seems like yesterday we were sitting in the workshop at the first reading and the whole adventure lay ahead of us. In the interim we’ve had a lot of laughs, some pulling out of hair, lots of late nights working on technical elements and lots of early mornings with yoga and warm ups happening in every corner of the building.

4.3.2015
The best view in the house…

Our FoH Manager Lizzy Morrisey shares her thoughts on 'Far Away From Me' having seen it thirty something times with thirty something different audiences!

26.2.2015
Once upon a time they all lived happily ever after – Really?

Drama facilitator Joanna Parkes suggests ways teachers can use Drama to challenge the stereotypes often present in traditional stories/fairytales.

10.2.2015
“Ok guys, let’s take it from the toe hang!”

Thoughts from the rehearsal room...Actor Peter Corboy shares his experience of rehearsing our new show 'Far Away From Me'

13.1.2015
Thoughts from the first day of rehearsals

It won’t matter how many years I work in theatre, I know I will never tire of the excitement of first day of rehearsals. There is something about the first day that is hard to capture in words but there is nothing like it. The first day of a brand new show like Far Away From Me is better again, as everyone is introduced for the first time to the story we will collectively tell to our audience.

8.1.2015
Our Winter Art Studio experience.

We are coming to the final days of The Winter Art Studio here at The Ark. This vibrant programme has been immensely popular with public and schools alike. Our aim has been to connect children and families to contemporary art and artists and to invite them to experience a taste of being an artist working in an art studio.

18.12.2014
Aideen Howard announced as new Director of The Ark

The Ark is delighted to announce that Aideen Howard has been appointed as its new Director. Aideen will commence the role in April 2015.

13.11.2014
Most Peculiar Music Workshops taking the country by storm!

The Ark and Music Network are out and about with our Most Peculiar Wintry Music Workshops!

23.10.2014
The Ark relaunches a much-loved album of songs and stories for children aged 3-8!

The Ark is delighted to be re-launching Out of the Door of The Ark, an album of songs for children aged 3-8 by Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden.