Ireland’s Travelling
Marionette Theatre
We specialise in providing marionette performances for primary schools.
“Highly commended as taste-forming theatre for tots.”
The Irish Times“Universal acclaim. No discussion required!”
Scoil Bhride, Blanchardstown“Brought a touch of magic to the school.”
Dunloe National School, DonegalThe Moon & Sixpence Puppet Theatre
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The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre is a marionette (string puppet) theatre. This kind of puppetry is more complex than glove or rod puppets and, because the puppeteers operate behind and above the marionettes, it requires a much bigger fit-up (staging).
Unusually for marionette theatres, Moon and Sixpence productions are performed live, allowing for some personalisation and improvisation within the performances.
The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre was originally devised as a travelling company and continues that tradition today.
Primary Schools
The theatre specialises in performances for mainstream primary schools.
Libraries
Moon & Sixpence also performs in libraries.
Arts Festivals
Moon & Sixpence also performs at arts festivals.
School Shows
We provide very different marionette productions for junior and senior classes.
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Junior Classes
Junior Infants to 3rd Class.
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Senior Classes
3rd to 6th Class.
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Backstage Pass
Our visits to primary schools sometimes include a “backstage pass” for 6th class pupils, who get to see and hear how the show is developed and performed.
Voices from the Audience
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“Both children and teachers were thoroughly enchanted by your magical performance. The characters were hilarious and the intricacy of the movement of the marionettes really captivated the audience.”
St Oliver Plunkett N.S., Malahide“When I asked teachers if they’d like to make a booking with you again, there was universal acclaim. No discussion required!”
Scoil Bhride, Blanchardstown“Brought a touch of magic to the school.”
Dunloe National School, Donegal“The senior show was equally as enjoyable and perfectly pitched for the 3rd–6th class age groups.”
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