All his life Mac has wanted to be an archaeologist, to be an expert in finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the facts and not get carried away with his highfalutin stories! But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairytale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove that what he finds is what he thinks it is.
Will people believe him, or is this just another of his tall tales?
Performer and writer Paul Curley and designer Ger Clancy, in collaboration with director Robert Alan Evans, bring this theatre adventure in archaeology to life. The Dig spins a classic yarn into a brand new light that delights audiences young and old.
The Dig will tour to Galway school halls: For schools interested in this performance, see baboro.ie/schools for school booking requests.
Paul Curley is a theatre artist with over 20 years’ experience making, performing and touring theatre nationally and internationally. Paul works collaboratively to create innovative and engaging theatre experiences for children and families. Paul created BAKE!, THE DIG, GREY MATTER and large-scale sculpture THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM with Ger Clancy; POLAR BEAR & PENGUIN with John Currivan. Co-writer of musical GOLD IN THE WATER. Most recent creation is DOTS, a visual theatre piece for 4yrs +. Paul was a Meitheal CPS Artist 2022-24 and Draíocht Theatre Artist in Residence 2021-23 and has been working with Creative Producer Claire O’Neill since 2022.