Theatre: Fairy Tree by Blue Teapot Theatre

Blue Teapot Theatre Company will premiere Fairy Tree, a new theatre show for children from 4 to 7 December at Blue Teapot Theatre.

Written and directed by Rod Goodall, Fairy Tree is a humorous, charming, festive theatre show that incorporates puppetry, original music and song aimed at children aged from six years and suitable for all audiences. As with all Blue Teapot’s work, the cast comprises seven actors with intellectual disabilities who work together as a professional ensemble.

A perfect winter’s tale, Fairy Tree tells a story of fairies, so cold they are freezing to the trees. Two young girls notice them and ask the community to take the fairies into their houses to warm up. Not everyone is pleased about the idea but it is agreed, as long as the fairies do not overstay their welcome. Will the fairies stick to the agreement?

About the creators

Rod Goodall’s career in theatre spans six decades. Throughout, he has directed, acted, written and produced. A founding member of Footsbarn Travelling Theatre, Goodall became Artistic Director & Performance Director of Ireland’s premier spectacle theatre company Macnas to international acclaim.

Speaking about the origins of the play, Artistic Director Petal Pilley explained, “The impetus for Fairy Tree came from conversations with our actors to inform a strategic arts plan and capture their artistic ambitions. Several expressed they wanted to create theatre for children with one actor saying that he had never seen anyone like him on stage as a child. Not long after, I read a short story by Rod Goodall about the presence of the fairy realm in our everyday lives and saw the spark for a new piece of children’s theatre. This led to the commission”.

Information and Access Supports

Fairy Tree runs from Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 December 2024 at Blue Teapot Theatre. There will be a matinee on Saturday 7 December, and a free sensory tour available before both Saturday shows.

Access supports will be available in the lead up to the performance including an Easy Read Programme, Full Colour Programme and Sound Effects Audio File. For more information and more access supports, visit blueteapot.ie/fairy-tree-supports

Photos by Anthony Downes Xposure.