Dublin Dance Festival: When the Moon Spun Round 22 - 24 May 2025
A magical performance of captivating aerial dance, traditional music and storytelling at Samuel Beckett Theatre.
Dublin Dance Festival and The Ark present a family show for ages 6+
Prepare to be mesmerised by a vibrant and enchanting production for children and families that blends aerial dance with traditional arts in a truly unforgettable way!
Inspired by poems and stories by W.B. Yeats, Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected invite young audiences on a truly imaginative journey. See aerialists glide and twirl like waves in the sea, watch a fiddler soar high through the sky, and catch glimpses of the mysteries that lie behind the moon as it spins round.
Featuring outstanding aerial dancers and traditional musicians playing live on stage, along with daring and exhilirating choreography, dreamlike lighting and immersive soundscapes, When the Moon Spun Round is a fun and joyous experience that is sure to leave audiences of all ages spellbound.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that returns to Dublin this May!
Credits
Director: Chantal McCormick
Musical Director: Thomas Johnston
Choreography Co-devised with: Chantal McCormick and Dancers
Music Composition: Thomas Johnston, Jym Daly
Narration: Olwen Fouéré
Performers: Tara Dunne, Charlotte Bruce, Hannah Scully, Oran Leong, Vince Virr, Thomas Johnston
Lighting Designer: Sebastian Pizarro
Sound Engineer: Tomás Donaghy
Set Designer: Orla Kelly
Costume: Designer Paul Shriek
Projections: Jym Daly
Dramaturg: Lali Morris
Rigger: José Espinoza, Claire Lundy
Production Manager: Fintan Sweeney
Marketing & Communications Manager: Kara Moore
Engagement Officer: Bethany Hayes
Studio Engineers: Seán Óg Graham, Trevor Hutchinson
Sound Design & Arrangements: Stephen Markham
String Arrangement: Niamh Dunne
Poetry by Jym Daly based on the children’s poems of W.B Yeats from the book “When the Moon Spun Round”.
Wondering how to get to Samuel Beckett Theatre?
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To get from The Ark on Eustace Street to Samuel Beckett Theatre, head east on Eustace Street toward Temple Bar. Turn left onto Dame Street and continue walking for about 5 minutes. You'll reach the entrance to Trinity College Dublin on your left, just past the intersection with College Green. It's a short and easy walk through the heart of Dublin's city centre!