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FIRST FORTNIGHT 2026: Antartica!
Saturday 17th January, 2026 - 10:00

Antarctica! is a theatrical experience that brings the audience on an immersive sensory expedition through the icy world of Antarctica. The performance, told through music and movement, is inspired by Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition which was struck by disaster when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in the ice and ultimately sank.
Join our crew as they set off on a unique adventure across ice and water, overcoming harsh conditions and unknown perils. It is a journey of survival, with teamwork and camaraderie becoming much more important than their original goal. Will everyone make it back safely?
Antarctica! was commissioned by Baboró International Arts Festival for Children through funding by the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. The national tour is supported and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland.
Suitable for children with Moderate Learning Disabilities/Autism and their family (parents & siblings).
Suitable for ages 4-9 years
Duration: 45 mins
Performance times:
Saturday 17 January, 10am & 12pm
Please contact the Box Office directly on 045 448327 to book places for this event.
Artistic Director: Phillida Eves
Co-created by: Phillida Eves and Amélie Bal
Producer: Elaine Donovan
Circus Artist/Performer: Amélie Bal
Choreographer/Performer: Fionnuala Doyle Wade
Musician/Performer: Inés García Montero
Underscore and Sound Design: Alan Preims
Set Design: Orla Clogher
Stage Manager/Assistant Prop Maker: Karina Nachbar
Mentor: Nicole Arkless, Independent (previously of Bamboozle Theatre, UK)
“Antarctica! is an uncompromising story of adventure, risk and perseverance in an icy environment that gently invites participation from its audience, on their own terms. Great care was taken in developing the story and accompanying design and soundtrack. The company’s depth of experience shows in a confident and adaptive delivery to create an engaging, immersive experience full of joy and hope. Our Baboró audiences loved it!” – Aislinn Ó h’Eocha – Artistic Director, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children
Image – Anita Murphy Photography


