When the Moon Spun Round Fidget Feet & Ceol Connected
Dublin Dance Festival and The Ark present a family show for ages 6+
Ireland
A magical performance of captivating aerial dance, traditional music and storytelling
Thu 22—Sat 24 May 2025
Prepare to be mesmerised by a vibrant and enchanting production for children and families that blends aerial dance with traditional arts in a truly unforgettable way!
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€17.50 full price / €12.50 conc
The concession price is available for adult/child tickets purchased by senior citizens, the unwaged, those in receipt of disability benefits, third-level students and Dance Ireland members
Early Bird Offer: Pay just €15 for full price tickets when booking by Tuesday 24 December.
How long?
60 mins (no interval)
BOOKING OPENS 9AM, FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER.
For children aged 6+
For school and group bookings, please contact The Ark on +353 (0)1 670 7788 / boxoffice@ark.ie
Relaxed Performances:
Thurs 22 May at 12.15pm & Sat 24 May at 4.30pm.
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 Sat 24 May, 4:30pm. To register, please contact The Ark on +353 (0)1 670 7788 / boxoffice@ark.ie.
From the show
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★★★★★ “Joyous… Magical… Visually Spellbinding.”
The Irish Times
Inspired by poems and stories by W.B. Yeats, Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected invite young audiences on a truly imaginative journey. See aerialists glide and twirl like waves in the sea, watch a fiddler soar high through the sky, and catch glimpses of the mysteries that lie behind the moon as it spins round.
Featuring outstanding aerial dancers and traditional musicians playing live on stage, along with daring and exhilirating choreography, dreamlike lighting and immersive soundscapes, When the Moon Spun Round is a fun and joyous experience that is sure to leave audiences of all ages spellbound.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that returns to Dublin this May!
Credits
- Co-creation & Co-production Ceol Connected and Fidget Feet
- Director Chantal McCormick
- Musical Director Thomas Johnston
- Choreography Co-devised with Chantal McCormick and Dancers
- Music Composition Thomas Johnston, Jym Daly
- Narration Olwen Fouéré
- Performers Tara Dunne, Charlotte Bruce, Hannah Scully, Oran Leong, Vince Virr, Thomas Johnston
- Lighting Designer Sebastian Pizarro
- Sound Engineer Tomás Donaghy
- Set Designer Orla Kelly
- Costume Designer Paul Shriek
- Projections Jym Daly
- Dramaturg Lali Morris
- Rigger José Espinoza, Claire Lundy
- Production Manager Fintan Sweeney
- Marketing & Communications Manager Kara Moore
- Engagement Officer Bethany Hayes
- Studio Engineers Seán Óg Graham, Trevor Hutchinson
- Sound Design & Arrangements Stephen Markham
- String Arrangements Niamh Dunne
Poetry by Jym Daly based on the children’s poems of W.B. Yeats from the book “When the Moon Spun Round”.
