THE MOTH & BUTTERFLY
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF
STORYTELLING & IMPROVISATION
FEBRUARY 1ST - 4TH, 2024
FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1st:
1pm - 'Earth & Heart'
WHEN: 1-2pm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2024
WHERE: O'DONOGHUE THEATRE, UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
***FREE EVENT - BOOKING ESSENTIAL***
The fight for climate justice is not just for the future, but also for the past. Mythology is perhaps the best insight we have into the beliefs of ancient societies that valued the planet rather than destroying it. By retelling old stories, we can re-establish our connection with Earth as sacred and prevent total climate destruction.
Audience Age: 16+
7.30pm - 'Irish for Storytellers'
WHEN: 7.30-9pm Irish Time, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2024
WHERE: ONLINE
There is a world within the words, and the Irish language can be a creative maze in which to explore meaning, music and magic of our ancient language and intertwine it in our stories. Let's explore how the Irish language has informed the Irish skill of storytelling. Let's brainstorm (tobsmaoineamh) words and phrases with which to ignite a story. This tender, humorous and intricate language is a storyteller's dream. Suitable for all levels.
Audience Age: 16+
Friday, February 2nd:
11am - 'Stories for Children / Scéalta do Pháistí'
WHEN: 11am-12 noon, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2024
WHERE: GALWAY CITY LIBRARY, ST AUGUSTINE ST
***FREE EVENT***
A magical storytelling event for children! Stories will be told in English and as Gaeilge (Irish) and a mixture! Children must be accompanied by a guardian and admission is free. Audience Age: 6+.
3pm - 'Wonderous Little Tales'
WHEN: 3-4pm FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2024
WHERE: CHARLIE BYRNE'S BOOKSHOP
THE CORNSTORE, MIDDLE ST, GALWAY
***FREE EVENT***
A storytelling event for the whole family! Join our guest storytellers as they weave tales wild and wonderous! Audience Age: Families. Children must be accompanied by a guardian and admission is free.
8pm - 'Stories from the Void'
WHEN: 8-9pm FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2024
WHERE: BLUE TEAPOT THEATRE,
MUNSTER AVE, GALWAY CITY
Improvisation is the art of process. Sara creates an intimate atmosphere by inviting us to witness her thoughts and body impulses at their rawest form, transforming them into stories and impressions in front of the audience’s eyes. In this solo show, Sara says goodbye to fellow performers and traces the void they leave behind.
How does this emptiness enrich her? What words and feelings does it offer? What does it take away? Who or What will she meet when she is alone? Scored by a live DJ/Musician, Sara invites us with her, as she descends into the unknown. This event is supported in part by the Embassy of Solvenia and the Slovenian Ministry of Culture.
Please note, this event is theatre setting: doors at 7.30, show at 8.00, late admission not guaranteed. Please email us in advance of attending (mothandbutterflystories@gmail.com) if you require accessibility access.
Audience Age: 18+
SATURDAY, February 3rd:
2pm - 'The Body Speaks' Workshop
WHEN: 2-5pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, 2024
WHERE: BLUE TEAPOT THEATRE,
MUNSTER AVE, GALWAY CITY
Words are not only powerful, they are delicious, big and small and funny, but speaking through our body movement can have universality that does not need grammar. In this workshop we will discover tricks and tools to help us tell stories with no words, movement to add to our spoken stories, as we learn how to create atmospheres, emotions, landscapes, and so much more! This event is supported in part by the Embassy of Solvenia and the Slovenian Ministry of Culture.
Audience Age: 18+
7.30pm - 'Heart Fire'
The moth & butterfly Flagship show
WHEN: 7.30-9.30pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, 2024
WHERE: BLUE TEAPOT THEATRE,
MUNSTER AVE, GALWAY CITY
Join the Moth & Butterfly Crew, special festival ensemble, and audience tellers for our flagship night of storytelling and improvisation. The event combines true, folk and improvised tales, all told to the theme of 'Heart Fire'. These nights have been described as 'truly magical arts night', and sell out fast, so booking is essential!
Please note, this event is theatre setting: doors at 7.00, show at 7.30, late admission not guaranteed. Please email us in advance of attending (mothandbutterflystories@gmail.com) if you require accessibility access.
Audience Age: 18+
SUNDAy, February 4th:
6pm - 'Wonder Tales'
WHEN: 6-7.15pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2024
WHERE: ROUGE RESTAURANT, DOMINIC STREET
World acclaimed Welsh Storyteller Daniel Morden shares some of his favourite traditional tales. Expect grisly fun! Bizarre, dreamlike stories from long ago, filled with moments of magic and menace, drama and danger, horror and humour.
'A master storyteller…' THE GUARDIAN
Audience Age: 18+
Doors at 5.30, show at 6.00, late admission not guaranteed.
8pm - 'The Big Story Circle'
Join the storytelling ensemble and audience as we celebrate the last event of the festival - the Big Storytelling Circle!
WHEN: 8-9.30pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2024
WHERE: ROUGE RESTAURANT, DOMINIC STREET
NO ADVANCE BOOKING - DONATIONS AT THE DOOR
Doors at 7.30 pm. Admission is by donation/pay what you wish and donations are accepted at the door. At the Story Circle we will share a short (5-7 min) story. All styles of storytelling are welcome! Those wishing to tell can sign up on entry.
This is an over 18's event after 9pm, as the venue is a licensed premises.
THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL:
'Home/Land'
