Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns to Galway this 11 - 20 October. Ahead of our September programme launch, we are very excited today to reveal a sneak peek at three exciting events for families and schools to look forward to.
We’re also thrilled to share this year’s vibrant, joyful poster image, from the Little Monsters exhibition by Laura Angell.
Festival highlights include a madcap musical from the Netherlands, a hilarious take on ‘grown-up’ life from Belgium, and Laura Angell’s colourful installation of textile tapestries and crochet.
"While we at Baboró prepare to share the full festival programme soon, I couldn’t wait to tell you about a few of my favourite events including two wryly comic theatre shows from Europe called BullyBully and Grown Ups. Alongside a beautiful and thought provoking exhibition of needlework and tapestries by local artist Laura Angell in Galway Arts Centre. Expect a host of stunning shows and participatory creative workshops for all ages and abilities across Galway city and county in October," Aislinn Ó hEocha, Executive Artistic Director.
The full programme will include visual arts, music, dance, theatre, literature, creative workshops and adult events, as well as many more performances for all ages. Details will be released Tuesday 3 September, with tickets on sale from 4 September at 6pm.
BullyBully
4+ YRS | An Taibhdhearc | Maas Theater en Dans, The Netherlands | Theatre
A madcap musical exploring the humorous similarities between toddlers and world leaders. This bold and engaging production by Maas Theater en Dans is a must-see for its catchy songs and heartwarming resolution.
Grown-Ups
5+ YRS | Black Box Theatre | Compagnie Barbarie/BRONKS, Belgium | Theatre
An absurd tragic horror comedy that humorously questions what adults really do while children are at school. Compagnie Barbarie and BRONKS deliver a thought-provoking yet hilarious portrayal of adult life from a child's perspective.
Little Monsters
ALL AGES | Galway Arts Centre | Laura Angell, Ireland | Visual Art
This installation of bright, bold, colourful textile tapestries and 3D shapes explores success and failure, as well as the need for approval and love in an increasingly digital world. Using a range of techniques including tapestry, embroidery, crochet and manipulated machine knitting, local artist Laura Angell invites us into a world of symbols, omens and lucky charms.
Unveiling our 2024 Cover Image
How to Book Tickets
Our full programme will be announced on Tuesday 3 September and tickets will go on sale the following day, Wednesday 4 September at 6pm.
Sign up to our newsletter today to receive the festival announcements and box office opening times.
Printed programmes will be sent to Galway schools in late August.
Families & Public
Browse the programme from 3 September, and purchase tickets from 4 September:
- Book online here at www.baboro.ie
- Book over the phone at 091 569 777
- Book in person from the Town Hall Theatre, Galway
Schools
All schools and group bookings via the Online Booking Request, available here from Monday 26 August.
Contact Schools Box Office Liaison Mars on schools@baboro.ie or 091 532 985 for assistance with show selection, online booking, bus subsidies and any other queries.
Delegates
Delegate passes and events will be available on www.baboro.ie from 4 September.
Baboró's 28th Festival is supported and funded by
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is Ireland’s flagship festival devoted exclusively to children and families. Baboró is funded by The Arts Council of Ireland and Galway City and County Councils. This year’s festival is supported by our Irish Language Partner, Cúla4; Literature Partner, Charlie Byrne’s Book Shop and Sustainable Print Partner, iSupply. Baboró is also supported by the businesses and venues of Galway City.
