Commissions

Baboró is committed to supporting artists and commissioning new work which reflects and inspires children.

The Shape of Quiet Feelings

Maisie Lee

What do you feel when you imagine climate change? What colour is that feeling? What shape?

The Crow's Way

Moonfish Theatre

If someone follows the Crow’s Way, can they ever make it back? When Gerda’s best friend Cuán ruins their village’s annual ritual, he flees into the wild and dangerous forest. The villagers say he’s gone forever, but Gerda’s not so sure…

Tiny Mutiny An Ceannairc Beag Bídeach

Jojo Hynes & Midie Corcoran

Two youth ensembles proclaimed their visions for child-led cultural spaces in the West of Ireland.

Don't Forget to Wash Your Hands

Maisie Lee

An entertaining and thought-provoking audio documentary from Baboró Artist in Residence Maisie Lee, a director of theatre and radio.

Rothar

Branar Téatar do Pháistí

Set in a little bike shop at the end of town, the show follows two boys and their bikes as they conjure play from the everyday and discover a world where anything is possible.

The Libravian

Brú Theatre

The Libravian was commissioned by Baboró for our 2020 Commissions Award.

Into the World Within

Moonfish Theatre

Into the World Within is an audio drama for children.

Flying the Flag

Judith Higgins and Miquel Barceló

Flying the Flag is a celebration of children’s right to experience and participate in the arts.

Our Day Out

Jennie O'Connell

This exhibition of lively and joyful watercolour and digital paintings was presented during our festival in 2021