Barnstorm Theatre Company

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Barnstorm Youth Theatre is hosting a Fundraiser Table Quiz on Thursday, 26 March at 7pm in the Home Rule Club Studio Thi...
16/03/2026

Barnstorm Youth Theatre is hosting a Fundraiser Table Quiz on Thursday, 26 March at 7pm in the Home Rule Club Studio
This fun and lively evening is a chance for the Youth Theatre along with their friends and families to come together, test their trivia knowledge, and support young people involved in theatre.

All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting Barnstorm Youth Theatre’s programmes, helping young performers develop their creativity, confidence, and performance skills.

To book your table click the link below.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/barnstormtheatrecompany/2121353

05/03/2026

We take our headshots very seriously 😁

Barnstorm Theatre is in its 35th year, and the years have absolutely flown by. With the passing of time, we have created...
26/01/2026

Barnstorm Theatre is in its 35th year, and the years have absolutely flown by. With the passing of time, we have created some amazing memories and made history. We are looking to celebrate that history by highlighting some of our unsung heroes.

First up is the table. The table was used in the first Barnstorm production at the Watergate Theatre, Crimes of the Heart, and was most recently used again in a production at the Watergate Theatre. The table returned to the stage 34 years after its first appearance.

34 years in theatre and it never had to learn any lines. 😄

We are delighted to welcome our new Producer Richard Manworth to the Barnstorm family. We are so excited to be working w...
09/01/2026

We are delighted to welcome our new Producer Richard Manworth to the Barnstorm family. We are so excited to be working with Richard he brings a wealth of experience and an exciting look to the future. Give Ricard a warm welcome in the comments you are sure to meet him at one of our upcoming productions 🤗

Richard Mansworth is recognised as a leading emerging figure in Irish commercial theatre, with an established reputation as an award-winning producer and director. He is honoured to be appointed to the role of Producer with Barnstorm Theatre Company and looks forward to contributing to the company’s continued artistic excellence and organisational development.

Richard has played a central role in the development of emerging talent through The Richard Mansworth Stage School, delivering sustained, hands-on work with children and young people, creating meaningful pathways for participation, training, and progression in the performing arts.
Richard contributes to the wider cultural sector as a Peer Panel Adjudicator with The Arts Council of Ireland and is a member of the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA).

His work has been recognised with multiple Arts Council awards and industry honours, and his career includes sold-out national tours, the creation of new Irish theatre, and forthcoming productions.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year we can't wait for 2026.

What a whirlwind of a year 2025 has been! So much happened in Barnstorm, it’s a bit tricky trying to whittle everything ...
30/12/2025

What a whirlwind of a year 2025 has been! So much happened in Barnstorm, it’s a bit tricky trying to whittle everything down to a neat summary, so we’ve decided to break it down in numbers instead:

1 new Artistic Director
4 Barnstorm Theatre Productions
1 Festival with 3 visiting Productions
1 Youth Theatre Production & 1 Theatre Club Production
4 Venues & 2 Site-Specific locations
72 Actors
46 Creatives & Crew
3,256 Audience (approx. 2,040 of which were children & young people)
90 Youth Theatre Members
3 Summer Drama Camps with 47 children
5 Creative engagement programmes in over 50 schools

It has been a jam-packed year full of brilliant partnerships, collaborations and creativity and we are so grateful to each and every person who has been with us along the way. As we hunker down for some much needed rest over the holiday season, we hope that you are as excited as we are to venture into 2026 where a whole new year of fun, creativity and theatrical magic awaits us!

Nollag Shona & Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh - go dté sibh slán.

The Barnstorm Team

As 2025 draws to a close it is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our incredible General Manager, Producer, fixer,...
19/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close it is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our incredible General Manager, Producer, fixer, doer, caretaker and all round gem of a team member, Anja Terpstra.

In January, Anja will return to the Netherlands to take up a new role as the Director of Bibliotheek Drachten, a wonderful community focussed library and cultural events space in the heart of Friesland.

Although we are very sad to see her go, we are immensely grateful for all her work and achievements with Barnstorm over the last few years and we wish her all the best in her new venture.

We have no doubt that she will flourish in her new role and we hope her new colleagues know how lucky they are to have her.

Anja - wij wensen u het beste!

CASTING CALL - Barnstorm Theatre Company and Asylum Productions are seeking community actors for Episode 4 of an epic re...
15/12/2025

CASTING CALL - Barnstorm Theatre Company and Asylum Productions are seeking community actors for Episode 4 of an epic retelling of the story of the Kilkenny Witch Trials.

We have a number of roles available for various ages and genders from age 13 upwards.

Episode 4 will be presented for a limited run in late February, before returning for an extended run during Kilkenny Arts Festival in August along with the 4 other episodes.

Please note: these are non-professional roles for community actors/citizen performers.

Casting will be by open audition, and all applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of experience, and or past work with us.

We believe in a diverse and colourful creative environment. We very much welcome applications from trans & non-binary performers, people from ethnic and cultural minorities and people with disabilities/disabled actors.

For more information and how to apply, please see the link in our bio.

Final rehearsals are well underway for 'Cue The Chaos' a mini one act festival brought to you by Barnstorm Theatre Club ...
08/12/2025

Final rehearsals are well underway for 'Cue The Chaos' a mini one act festival brought to you by Barnstorm Theatre Club under the wonderful direction of Jo Hennessy.

If you haven't already, be sure to book tickets now!

Performances in Barnstorm Studio, Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th December at 8pm.

Booking: eventbrite.ie https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cue-the-chaos-tickets-1974983461699?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

🎁🎉 We are delighted to be chosen as one of the lucky recipients of the 🎁❤️With this funding we are able to engage in "...
05/12/2025

🎁🎉 We are delighted to be chosen as one of the lucky recipients of the 🎁❤️

With this funding we are able to engage in "See, Play, Create" it's a creative learning programme designed to bridge the gap in youth arts opportunities for young people with disabilities in Kilkenny. We believe every young person has the right to see inspiring theatre, play creatively, and create their own stories on stage.

Through drama and imaginative play, we seek to break down barriers that prevent these young people from participating in cultural activities, ensuring they have meaningful opportunities to explore their creativity.

Tune to RTÉ for the Late Late Show for the most iconic night of TV and start your festive period off with a smile.

Barnstorm Theatre Club presents: 'Cue the Chaos' Two plays. One night. Endless laughter.Step into a whirlwind of comedy...
27/11/2025

Barnstorm Theatre Club presents: 'Cue the Chaos'

Two plays.

One night.

Endless laughter.

Step into a whirlwind of comedy as our One-Act Festival pulls back the curtain on the beautiful chaos of community theatre!

In 'Bad Auditions by Bad Actors' by Ian McWethy a frazzled casting director races against the clock to find the perfect leads—only to face a parade of wildly unprepared, overly dramatic, and delightfully bizarre auditioners.

The madness continues backstage in 'Chaos Behind the Curtains' by Laoise Brownlee where a colourful cast of characters scrambles to hold a production together as everything around them spectacularly falls apart.

From disastrous auditions to backstage blunders, this double-bill celebrates the lovable messiness of live theatre with nonstop laughs, big personalities, and unforgettable moments.

Join us for an evening of theatre where the drama offstage is even funnier than the show on it!

Dates: Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th December at 8pm
Venue: Barnstorm Studio, 3 Johns Quay, Kilkenny
Tickets: €15
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cue-the-chaos-tickets-1974983461699?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Address

3 John's Quay
Kilkenny
R95T382

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm

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+353567751266

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