Rothar

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  • Run time: 45 minutes Subject to change
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Theatre is child’s play in this imaginative bicycle adventure from Ireland

In the little bike shop at the end of town, a world of adventure awaits.

Miquel and Moisés arrive for work in a bicycle repair shop, which quickly becomes a workshop of their imagination. Adventures follow the two boys as they create scenarios, spark joy and transform everyday objects from their small bike shop to imaginatively travel to places they can only dream of.

Through Branar’s gorgeous design, brilliant physical comedy and the power of play, discover where creativity can take us.

Come on a bicycle ride through the imagination with Rothar!

Rothar is produced in association with Drama at University of Galway and Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, as part of Creative Europe’s Mapping Project.

Supported by Sydney Festival and Culture Ireland.

Sydney Opera House presents a Branar production

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About Branar

Branar is one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies making work for children. Based in the West of Ireland, Branar are renowned for creating highly imaginative and beautiful work.

Established in 2001, Branar has created over 20 shows in that time. It works closely with an ensemble of exceptional artists and collaboratively with a number of creative partners, including The Ark, Baboró, NIE (England), Starcatchers (Scotland), Teater Refleksion (Denmark) and many leading Irish arts centres and festivals.

The company tours nationally and internationally, bringing its work with equal enthusiasm to leading arts venues such as the South Bank Centre, London as to a local school in Galway. Branar is committed to reaching its audience, wherever they are.

Cast and creatives

Performer
Miquel Barceló

Composer & Performer
Moisés Mas García

Director
Marc Mac Lochlainn

Set Design
Maeve Clancy

Costume Design
Elaine Mears

Lighting Design
Ciaran Kelly

Assistant Director
Neasa Ní Chuanaigh

Executive Producer
Joanne Beirne

Line Producer
Niamh Ní Fhlatharta

Collaborating Artist
Ionia Ní Chróinín

Set Build
Ciaran Kelly

Prop Maker
Sorcha Ní Chróinín

Technician
Michael Foley

Marketing Assistant
Noel Minogue

Production Photography
Anita Murphy

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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