October 2026

Streaming for Schools - On Demand Performances

1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026
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Streaming for Schools - On Demand Performances
Bring The Ark to your Classroom with our suite of on-demand performances, workshops and teacher CPD.

ON DEMAND FOR SCHOOLS - Music Workshop with Ed Devane

26 Jan - 31 Dec 2026
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ON DEMAND FOR SCHOOLS - Music Workshop with Ed Devane
Take part in Sonic Explorations with Ed Devane, a music workshop presented by The Ark and Music Network, from the comfort of your classroom!

Autumn/Winter Streaming for Broadband Connection Points 2026 copy

2 Oct - 31 Dec 2026
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Autumn/Winter Streaming for Broadband Connection Points 2026 copy
The Ark is streaming FOUR of our critically acclaimed shows created especially for children, for participating Broadband Connection Points,

Bees

3 - 4 Oct 2026
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Bees
Come and join the hive! A FREE, interactive outdoor theatre show for families at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin.

Pram People

8 - 11 Oct 2026
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Pram People
Building on successful presentations around the world, Pram People by Polyglot Theatre (Australia) comes to Dublin in collaboration with local communities supported by the North East Inner City Initiative (NEIC).

Babies @ The Ark: Excitedly Resting

14 Oct - 14 Nov 2026
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Babies @ The Ark: Excitedly Resting
Back by popular demand, babies from birth to 24 months and their grown-ups can explore our interactive space created by artist Orla Kelly

Baby Workshop: A River Adventure

16 - 17 Oct 2026
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Baby Workshop: A River Adventure

Join visual artist Órla Kelly for a gentle storytelling adventure in our baby space.

Teachers' CPD: Process to Performance

17 Oct 2026
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Teachers' CPD: Process to Performance
A one-day practical workshop for primary-level teachers exploring how to take your class from process drama to performance.

Early Years Workshop: The Bear's Garden

23 - 24 Oct 2026
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Early Years Workshop: The Bear's Garden

A playful journey of stories, nature, making and imagination for little ones and their grown-ups.

Dracula’s Disco 2026

26 Oct 2026
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Dracula’s Disco 2026

Get in the spooky spirit with Dracula’s own DJ spinning the decks at this spooky disco for ages 4 +.

Live Online Workshop for Broadband Connection Points 2026: Halloween Mask Making

27 - 30 Oct 2026
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Live Online Workshop for Broadband Connection Points 2026: Halloween Mask Making
Funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development & The Gaeltacht, The Ark presents a spooky Samhain mask making workshop, just in time for Halloween with artist Debora Adachi!

Workshops: Invisible Artworks!

29 - 30 Oct 2026
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Workshops: Invisible Artworks!
What's hiding in that painting? Join artist Róisín White and find out in these creative workshops for Ages 5-12.

Early Years Workshop: The Tiny Tree Folk & The Magic Tree

31 Oct 2026
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Early Years Workshop: The Tiny Tree Folk & The Magic Tree
Get cozy with artist Joanna Parkes in an interactive storytelling workshop for Ages 2-4.