Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
Try Something New, with Cruínniú! (na nÓg.)
Photo Credit Prima Chroma Photography _ Darren Kenna
The Civic are delighted to present FREE multi disciplinary creative workshops and performances from art forms such as Music, Drama, Dance & Digital, Storytelling and Theatre making for ages 0 – 18 years. Expanding audience participation and engagement as part of the The Civic South Dublin Cruinniú na nÓg Festival 2025 . All work is facilitated by professional artists, creating new work for Children on and before Saturday 7th June.
(Curated by Mary Sheehan, Education & Engagement Executive- The Civic)
Singing in The Rain

Presented by Rachel Drew (Let’s Sing)
A musical, multi-sensory experience for children and their families
Time: 10am
Duration: 45 mins.
Age Suitability: 0 – 3 years
Limited Spaces Call 01 4627477 to Book
Make Your Own Story
Presented by Juliette Saumande
Taking inspiration from Juliette’s books ‘My Little Album of Ireland’ and ‘My Little Album of Dublin’, we will use ourselves, each other, our senses and maybe a bit of luck to create our own stories.
Time: 11:45am
Duration: 60 mins.
Age Suitability: 6-12 years
Limited Spaces CLICK HERE to Book
Joy
Join Púca’s largest puppet and their musical friends in their mission to bring Joy to the streets of Tallaght.
Suitable for all, this walkabout outdoor performance invites you to find Joy in the everyday.
Booking not required. All are welcome. An accessible route will be in place for wheelchair users.
Time: 1:30pm
Duration: 30 mins.
Age Suitability: all ages
Beach Days
Presented by Monica Munoz
A multi-sensory dance show followed by an interactive workshop.
Time: 2pm
Duration: 60 mins.
Age Suitability: 5- 10 years
Limited Spaces CLICK HERE to Book
Bang and Blast
Presented by Mary Curran (Whisteblast Quartet)
A music workshop designed to be fun, educational, interactive, inclusive and provide an active introduction to the wonderful French horn, live music, percussion and group play.
Time: 4pm
Duration: 55 mins.
Age Suitability: 4 – 12 years
Limited Spaces CLICK HERE to Book
Leaps and Bounds!
Presented by Freshly Ground Theatre Company
An exciting showcase of new work created by an ensemble of students, ages 11 -14 years across four schools in South Dublin.
Time: 6:30pm
Duration: 60 mins.
Age Suitability: 8+ years
Limited Spaces CLICK HERE to Book
Unlock Creativity with Digital Moves
Presented by Jack Philp
A unique opportunity to explore the worlds of dance, choreography, motion capture and digital art. Join us for workshops in May and Jun and a final showing of the digital participants created, which will be showcased on 7th Jun.
Time: 8pm
Duration: 30 mins.
Age Suitability: 13 – 18 years
Limited Spaces CLICK HERE to Book
All events take place in our studio theatre on Sat 7th Jun, 2025
Free, Booking essential