Baboro, Ireland’s premier international arts festival for children and families runs in Galway city and county this year from 16th - 23rd October, featuring Theatre, Dance, Literature, Music, Puppetry, Workshops and Visual Art for all ages. See the magic of well-known stories come to dazzling life on the stage. Special treats are also in store for everyone with beautiful exhibitions, readings and workshops. Come to Galway to experience this delightful Festival and explore this beautiful family-friendly city.
The biggest Baboro International Arts Festival For Children programme to date features artists and companies from around the world including a very strong Irish programme of work for children and families to enjoy the magic of Baboro together. This year sees the largest weekend proramme ever presenting a variety of inspirational work and performances for children of all ages ranging from 18 months to teenagers - and of course adults too.
Highlights of Baboró 2011 include ‘Clouds’ dance show, a co-production with Spanish company Aracaladanza and Sadler’s Wells ballet school from England, ‘White Caps’, a fusion of film, Bboy and break-dance and renowned percussionists Robbie Harris, and Dave McFaralane’s ‘Globe’, a spectacle of music, dance and percussion from around the world. This however is just a fraction of the huge selection of events organised as part of the festival.
“This is the biggest programme Baboró has ever offered, and we have put special emphasis on a big Family Weekend, encouraging parents and children to make a break for it, get away from the humdrum and spend quality time in Galway with your family over the last weekend of the festival,” said Baboró’s Programme Director Lali Morris.
The 2011 programme can be downloaded at www.baboro.ie
