Peggy O’Hegarty and her parents are packers. They squeeze fruit into tins, foxes into boxes, even bikes into brown paper bags. And all the while Peggy sings with the voice of an angel – a grossly unfortunate angel, who can’t sing at all. But one day work stops working, and the jobs stop coming, and Peggy steps outside to find that winter has arrived… and everyone in her city gone!
Ingenious performer Louis Lovett leads the audience on an untamed adventure that crosses snowy lands and wild seas. As Peggy desperately tries to save the day, we learn about love, loss, the reassurance of goats, and the courage to sing gloriously on or off-key.
Directed by one of Ireland’s most celebrated directors, Lynne Parker (recipient of the Irish Times Special Tribute Award 2009 for her contribution to Irish Theatre). Performed by Ireland’s most experienced and critically acclaimed actor for young audiences Louis Lovett. Written by one of the most exciting new voices in Children’s Theatre today.
10:30am and 1pm, 5 to 8 August.
"The whole thing is a guaranteed pleasure… delightfully imaginative… stunning performance by Louis Lovett in a five-star production by director Lynne Parker."
Irish Mail on Sunday
“Riotously inventive.” ****
The Scotsman
“An absolute gem of a production… Why can’t all theatre be like this?”
The View RTÈ
"Kruckemeyer is a significant force in theatre for young people…one of the best plays for children."
Irish Theatre Magazine
Dates: 5 - 8 August (Term 3)
Time: 10.30am and 1.00pm
Duration: 60 minutes + Q&A Session
Suitability: Years 2 to 6
