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How to Catch a Star

Visually stunning with a twinkling score.

— The Irish Times

Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.

Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar are proud to present How to Catch a Star.

This adaptation combines puppetry by Grace Kiely and Neasa Ní Chuanaigh with stunning puppets by Suse Reibisch. With a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire and directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn. Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams.

Age: 4 upwards.
Duration: approx 45 minutes.
Non-verbal show.

Creative Team
Director
Marc Mac Lochlainn
Composer
Colm Mac Con Iomaire
Performer
Neasa Ní Chuanaigh
Performer
Grace Kiely
Set Design
Maeve Clancy
Costume Design
Elaine Mears
Puppet Design
Suse Reibisch
Executive Producer
Joanne Beirne
Line Producer
Kate Murphy
Lighting Design and Set Build
Ciaran Kelly
Stage Manager
Sorcha Ní Chróinín
Stage Manager
Ciara Moloughney
Technician
Michael Foley
Production Photography
Anita Murphy
Dramaturgy
Eileen Gibbons
Assistant Director
Ionia Ní Chróinín

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