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Peat

28 Feb - 31 Mar 2019

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Peat — The Ark presents the world premiere of a brand new theatre show for ages 8+ by Kate Heffernan. Directed by Tim Crouch.

Directing for the Screen

10 Mar 2019

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Directing for the Screen — Join IFTA and Emmy award winning Director Dearbhla Walsh for a workshop for children with a keen interest in film and life behind the screen. Part of Fantastic Flix at The Ark.

Seedlings Early Years Workshops

29 - 30 Mar 2019

Seedlings Early Years Workshops — Our Seedlings workshops offer opportunities to explore materials and the world around them through playful and engaging activities. Ideal for getting little ones (and their grown-up!) imagining and creating together.

Early Years Music Show: Smile

5 - 6 Apr 2019

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Early Years Music Show: Smile — Part of BIG BANG Dublin! Join us for a delightful performance of magical chamber music for little ears performed by three exceptional musicians. Ages 2-6

Mile(s)tones

5 - 6 Apr 2019

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Mile(s)tones — Part of BIG BANG Dublin! An intriguing musical journey through the universe of Miles Davis for ages 6+

BIG BANG Dublin! 2019

5 - 7 Apr 2019

BIG BANG Dublin! 2019 — In April 2019, we will present Ireland’s first ever annual international music festival for young audiences. You can look forward to lots of amazing music performances and exciting installations for children aged 2 to 12.

Music Rooms: Discovery Trail

6 Apr 2019

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Music Rooms: Discovery Trail — Part of BIG BANG Dublin! Get a taste of 3 fresh family music performances at an early stage whilst getting to see a number of behind-the-scenes buildings and spaces in Temple Bar. This is a great chance for music lovers of all ages to try something new together. Ages 6+

Interactive Installation: Pneumaphones

6 - 7 Apr 2019

Interactive Installation: Pneumaphones — Part of BIG BANG Dublin! Sit, lie or roll on one of the yellow air cushions to activate these fascinating sound sculptures - each one of them is a strange and unusual wind instrument!

Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered!

13 Apr - 23 Jun 2019

Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered! — Throw the dice and enter a colourful and creative world of board games in this exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, London.

Workshop: Make Your Own X’s and O’s!

20 - 27 Apr 2019

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Workshop: Make Your Own X’s and O’s! — People all around the world have been playing X’s and O’s (also known as noughts and crosses or Tic Tac Toe) for thousands of years. Now it’s your turn to add your own unique, creative spin on this well-known game.

Young Inventors Camp

23 - 26 Apr 2019

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Young Inventors Camp — From analogue to digital - explore the evolution of physical games with Make Create Innovate in this four day camp for Ages 9-12.

Workshop: Game Changer Jewellery

4 May 2019

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Workshop: Game Changer Jewellery — From fun to funky, make your own accessories with old game pieces in these craft workshops for ages 8-12.

Workshop: Design a Board Game

6 May 2019

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Workshop: Design a Board Game — Join award winning game designer and developer Brenda Romero and design your very own board game in this fun workshop for Ages 8-12.

Family Talk: So you want to be a Game Designer?

6 May 2019

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Family Talk: So you want to be a Game Designer? — Award-winning game designer and developer Brenda Romero has been inventing games since she was a child, landing her first job in game design at the age of 15.

Children’s Dance Workshop

11 May 2019

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Children’s Dance Workshop — This fun dance workshop for ages 7-12 will incorporate hip hop and contemporary dance techniques.

W.A.M. (We Are Monchichi)

11 - 12 May 2019

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W.A.M. (We Are Monchichi) — The Ark and Dublin Dance Festival present an engaging family show at the O'Reilly Theatre for ages 7+ that takes an amusing look at our relationship with others.

ILFD at The Ark

26 May 2019

ILFD at The Ark — We welcome International Literature Festival of Dublin back to The Ark again in 2019 with a day full of fun events featuring some of your favourite authors and books.