Just a little update....

We haven't been sleeping on the job, we've been exploring new ideas and although we have been quiet we have been doing what we can behind the scenes.
As part of our sister programme 'Theatre in the Raw', we have been looking at ways to create and exchange ideas in the simplest of ways.
Not all of us have access to computers or the internet so we've been talking on the phone, sharing our thoughts and reflections. We've developed the idea of creative exchanges and hope to open this up to more of you in the new year.

Most simply we will walk together exploring something creative. Where we can't meet we will talk on the phone. This is an experiment, we might meet at either end of a park bench and listen to music, share a story or simply sit in silence and look at what passes us by. We travel with nothing but a small speaker and a few everyday objects stuffed into our suitcase or backpack.

If you would like to be part of a creative exchange or walk get in touch and we'll let you know more.
Be patient, we are not funded and are only small but we will try to get to everybody in time.

Coming up: Tales from the lean to. -We will be inviting you all to respond to a small set we have created 'The lean to'....more to come

Complicit is a new theatre piece by Gemma Gallagher and will be developed as part of our new sister project 'Theatre in the Raw' early in 2019. Complicit is an exploration of the struggles of a whistleblower and her contemplation of where things begin, at what point do we become complicit.
Complicit is an instinctual work in response to exposure of abuse within social care, viewed through the eyes of a whistleblower.
Exploring movement, design and non-linear narrative to present factual material with a team of estabilished artists. Beginning with the writers personal experience of working in care. The development will be supported through the Arts Council of Ireland project awards.

Creative Learning Programme

We are now taking bookings for a new creative learning programme for 2024 in theatre for groups and organisations working with people with Intellectual disabilities around Ireland.

We have recently designed and facilitated workshop programmes in St John of Gods Services, Solstice Arts centre in Navan, Backstage Theatre in Longford and Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray and is now opening up this tailored programme around the country.

Since 2001 Shadowbox has been creating and touring their own brand of visual theatre both in the Ireland and internationally. In performance, we explores visual expression in hand with exploration of real life experiences in order to stimulate and awaken audiences.

There are many possibilities within the creative learning work. Activities are tailored to the group we are working with, so no two workshops are the same. We are open to the possibility of working with all groups, including young people and schools. Please contact us to talk in more detail about how we could work together.

How long can it be?

• 1 day
• 1 week residency: can conclude with a presentation
• 10-12 week residency: one day a week

Costs begin at €200 incl. VAT. Plus travel and accommodation where necessary.