Moonlight Dream Maiden Voyage Dance
Dublin Dance Festival and The Ark present a family show for ages 3 – 6
Northern Ireland
A magical adventure to the moon for little ones and their grown-ups
Thu 07—Sun 10 May 2026
Step into a world of wonder with Moonlight Dream, a gentle dance and live music experience for families with children under 6, created by choreographer Georgia Tegou with original music by composer Ursula Burns.
Price
€18.50 full price / €14 conc.
Concession price available for adult/child tickets purchased by senior citizens, the unwaged, those in receipt of disability benefits, third-level students and Dance Ireland members
How long?
30 mins (no interval)
For children aged 3 – 6
For school and group bookings, please contact The Ark on +353 (0)1 670 7788 / boxoffice@ark.ie
Non-verbal show (apart from one line of song in the show: “You can go by car, you can go by train, you can go by elephant, you can go by plane, but have you ever gone by cloud.”)
Relaxed Performances:
Friday 8 May at 12:15pm and Saturday 9 May at 2pm
Relaxed performances are aimed at families or school groups with children who are on the autism spectrum or those who have sensory sensitivities and will be tailored for the comfort of your child. The sound will be at a lower volume and the lights will be dimmed rather than completely dark.
Audio Described & Touch Tour:
A pre-show touch tour and live audio description (via headphones) are available for the performance on Friday 8 May at 12:15pm (Touch Tour starts at 11:30am) and Saturday 9 May at 2pm (Touch Tour starts at 1:15pm). To register, please contact The Ark on +353 (0)1 670 7788 / boxoffice@ark.ie.
From the show
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‘A gorgeous snuggle of a show.’
'Alan in Belfast’ Blog
‘The dance has lulled everyone – adults included – into a zen-like state of calm.’
‘Alan in Belfast’ Blog
Inspired by the soothing rituals of bedtime – cosy stories, soft lullabies and quiet moments – this enchanting show welcomes little ones and their grown-ups on a magical, sensory-rich adventure to the moon.
Follow a curious child, a caring bear and a mischievous fox as they explore the night sky and discover the limitless possibilities of the dream world. With live music, flowing movement, and glowing lightscapes, you are transported to a peaceful, ethereal space where imagination takes flight.
This relaxed dance performance is designed to be inclusive, calming and full of wonder for the whole family – perfect as a first theatre experience and a joyful way to bond, unwind and ignite curiosity.
Come snuggle up and dream with us!
Credits
- Choreographer Georgia Tegou
- Composer and Live Music Ursula Burns
- Performers Sandy Cuthbert, Janie Doherty, Andrea Madore
- Lighting and Set Design Ciaran Bagnall
- Costumes Úna Hickey
- Technical manager Alan Clarke
- Artistic Director Nicola Curry
- Company Manager Nuala McGreevy
Co-commissioned and produced by Maiden Voyage Dance principally funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Co-commissioned with Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company supported by The Arts Council of Ireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
