Young theatre audiences and their families can experience Shakespeare in a fun and imaginative way when UK writer and actor Tim Crouch performs in March at the national theatre, on the Peacock stage. I, Peaseblossom and I, Malvolio introduce two of the Bard’s better known plays through their lesser known characters with disarming theatricality. Tim most recently wooed audiences with acclaimed performances of I, Malvolio in New York and Vancouver. Paying tribute to Tim Crouch’s artistry, Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre said: “I am delighted to bring such a talented artist for the first time to our national theatre and I know that Tim’s shows will inspire a new generation to be curious about Shakespeare.” [click to continue…]
This year’s Meitheal na mBeag Conference for those working in children’s arts through Irish will be held in An Taibhdhearc, Co. na Gaillimhe. The two day conference, entitled “The Cultural Rights of the Child“, will take place on the 15th and 16th of February 2013. This year’s event takes its theme from Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child ‘to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.’ [click to continue…]
This video is taken from Dara O Briain’s Science Club series from the BBC. It tells the history of music from earliest times, mentioning Pythagoras, Beethoven and Thomas Edison and their contributions to the evolution of music.
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD, and the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, have jointly launched an Arts in Education Charter. This Charter places new responsibilities on Government Departments, agencies, cultural institutions and arts organisations in terms of providing and promoting arts education to children and young people. [click to continue…]
I came across the link to this video today on Twitter. It shows 1969 footage of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, showing how to make simple puppets using everyday materials like socks, a tennis ball, fabric and even an envelope. It gives great ideas for the teacher to show pupils how easy it is to make a simple puppet. These could then be used for a great drama lesson.
Seo na focail agus an fís-scannán don amhrán “Níl Mé ag Bogadh”. Is dócha go bhfuil an fonn ar eolas ag na daltaí sna hardranganna, mar is é “The Man Who Can’t be Moved” an teideal don amhrán i mBéarla ó “The Script”. Mar sin, b’fhéidir go dtaitneoidh sé leis na daltaí agus beidh suim [...]
Seo roc-amhráin ó “Na Fíréin” faoi scéal Niamh agus Oisín i dTír na nÓg. D’fhoghlaim mé an t-amhráin seo nuair a chaith me tamall sa Ghaeltacht blianta ó shin agus tá súil agam go mbainfidh daltaí sna hardranganna taitneamh as fós. (comhad .doc 31KB)
Chuir mé ceist do mhúinteoirí go luath ar leathanach Facebook Seomra Ranga ag lorg amhráin/dánta/rannta leis an fonn ó Frere Jacques. Fuair mé níos mó samplaí as Béarla ná as Gaeilge, ach mar sin féin, tá na cinn seo as Gaeilge go deas. Má tá samplaí eile ag múinteoirí nach bhfuil ar an bPowerpoint seo, [...]
“Getting to Know You” is a well-known song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The King and I” and I taught it to classes for many years. It’s very appropriate to teach in school as it is sung by Anna, the new teacher, in the musical to the children in her class. The song is [...]
I recently asked on the Seomra Ranga Facebook Page for suggestions of classroom songs/rhymes to the tune of “Frere Jacques”. I got plenty of suggestions from teachers. I also came across some others on the internet. These are the ones that we gathered in English. There is also another set as Gaeilge. If you have [...]
Seo na focail agus an fís-scannán don amhrán “Is Cuimhin Liom” ó The Heathers ón albam “Albam Rí-Rá 2011”. Is dócha go bhfuil an fonn ar eolas ag na daltaí sna hardranganna, mar is é “I Remember When” ón bhfógra teilifíse do “Discover Ireland”.
Seo na focail agus an fís-scannán don amhrán “Éist a Ghrá” ó The Coronas ón albam “Ceol 10”. Is dócha go bhfuil an fonn ar eolas ag na daltaí sna hardranganna, mar is é “Listen Dear” an teideal don amhrán i mBéarla.
Seo na focail agus an fís-scannán don amhrán “Chomh Saor” ó The Coronas ón albam “Albam Rí Rá” ó 2011. Is dócha go bhfuil an fonn ar eolas ag na daltaí sna hardranganna, mar is é “Far From Here” an teideal don amhrán i mBéarla.
The Euro 2012 Soccer Championships are nearly upon us and excitement will be mounting towards Ireland’s opening game against Croatia on June 10th. The Ray D’Arcy Show on Today FM asked listeners to suggest lines for the official Euro 2012 song for the Irish team. It was recorded in Windmill Lane Studios
Digital Art Week begins on next Monday 23rd April. We have teamed up with lots of great organisations to make this event the best yet. Below is all the information you need to join in the Digital Art Week experience. We’ve been busy making as many different activities for you to try out throughout the week. [...]
Young theatre audiences and their families can experience Shakespeare in a fun and imaginative way when UK writer and actor Tim Crouch performs in March at the national theatre, on the Peacock stage. I, Peaseblossom and I, Malvolio introduce two of the Bard’s better known plays through their lesser known characters with disarming theatricality. Tim most recently wooed audiences with acclaimed performances of I, Malvolio in New York and Vancouver. Paying tribute to Tim Crouch’s artistry, Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre said: “I am delighted to bring such a talented artist for the first time to our national theatre and I know that Tim’s shows will inspire a new generation to be curious about Shakespeare.” [click to continue…]
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