Education at The Civic Spring 2026

The Civic believes in creating opportunities, meeting the needs and giving more access for all to engage with, experience and actively participate in our Arts programmes. Focused on being child-centred, encouraging student-led interactions with participants and audience responses to our many scheduled events, workshops, presentations, live performances, shows and tours. We’re delighted to be working, partnering and co-producing with a strong network of talented professional Artists, and Theatre Companies to make and produce the highest quality of work, that supports the curriculum, and positively impacts groups and communities. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, safe space for all to enjoy and value the Arts. Find out more and for Bookings contact Mary Sheehan, Education Executive at The Civic mary@civictheatre.ie

Schools Shows Spring 2026

TEACHERS GO FREE / STUDENTS €6

SCÉAL LAE/ STORY OF A DAY
Presented by Branar



FEB Tue 24th
10am (performed in English)
12pm (performed in Irish)
Suitable for ages 4+

Presented by Branar
I’m awake I think… But what was it that woke me? That tap tap on the window, that sliver of sun on the wall, my cold foot? Or did my dream wake me? Branar tours a magical, music-filled show that journeys through one child’s day, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, combining live theatre performance, live music, and animation. A delightful blend of storytelling, written by renowned children’s author Mary Murphy, performed by actor Eoin O’Dubhghaill. Music performed live on stage by a Piano Quintet.

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THE SCHOOLYARD BAND CONCERT
Presented by The Mobile Music School

MAR | Mon 2nd
Due to the success of the mini tour to schools last spring we are delighted to be offering two concerts in The Civic at 11am or 12.30pm. Each concert will last approximately 1hr and will introduce the children to a range of different musical instruments and types of music. (11am concert facilitated as gaeilge). On the day you’ll hear lots of different music including TV and cartoon themes, pop songs, some classical music and traditional Irish tunes. There will be lots of opportunities to sing and clap along!
11am (performed in Irish)
& 12:30pm (performed in English)

To Book PLEASE CLICK HERE

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THE WITCH WHO COULDN’T SLEEP
Presented by The People’s Theatre Company UK


MAR | Wed 18th | 11am
Suitable for ages 4+

The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep – By Steven Lee A new Story Time musical from the creators of A Big Egg. Being a witch is super exciting. There’s always so much to do and so much fun to be had. Especially around the holidays .
And maybe that’s why Natascha The Witch can’t sleep…
Can anyone, or anything, help her drift off?

This heart-warming interactive musical blends storytelling, songs, and animation to create a magical experience for children who will love getting to join in, shout out, and help shape the story as it unfolds. Based on a story from Steven Lee’s best selling “How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales” this gentle, heartwarming show celebrates all the things that make life special, including love, laughter, and belonging
So bring your imagination (and pyjamas!) and join us for an enchanting sing-along adventure.

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Spring Education Programme 2026

THE CHALLENGES OF BEING MY BEST SELF
Presented by Real Learning Ltd
FEB | Mon 9th – Tue 10th 9.30am-12pm or 1-3.30pm

FEB | Mon 9th – Tue 10th

With a cast of 4 Actors/Facilitators a unique piece of Forum Theatre is performed to a group of TY Students to explore and workshop the challenges that young people face. The audience/participants can stop the story and ask the actors to have  the characters approach the challenges they face in different ways. It is hoped that participants who actively engage in the workshops will be equipped with the toolkit to cope with situations and develop better interpersonal skills.

As part of Real Learning’s ‘Life Play’ programme, The Challenges of Being My Best Self is a Theatre in Education workshop that has been written and designed with the input from Young People, Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Drama Therapist, Clinicians and Youth & Engagement Community Workers. We are delighted to be offering 40 places for TY students to actively participate and enjoy learning about this style of theatre in this to 2.5hrs workshops with 4 sessions available on 9th or 10th February 2026.

Fee is €10 per student. Teachers do not attend the workshop but are required to remain in the venue.  Each session is shared with another secondary school to encourage empathy and enhance peer learning. Maximum of 20 places available from each school.

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STEPPING STONES WAY
Presented by Freshly Ground Theatre Company


JAN – MAR 2026
This community building and young theatre making programme continues to engage with two selected 6th Class & 1st Year groups with weekly workshops from January to March 2026 with a final presentation day on 19th March. The participating schools are: St Aidan’s Senior National School, St Aidan’s Community School, Scoil Maelruain Primary School & Old Bawn Community School.

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THE SCHOOL YARD BAND TOUR
Presented by The Mobile Music School


TOUR FEB – MAR 2026
The School Yard Band returns in 2026 with a series of Concerts for Primary Schools. They’ll deliver a fun and engaging introduction of live music performances for children with this brilliant 5 piece Brass ensemble at your school and in the theatre! Primary Schools tour commencing this Spring.

To register interest for your school to participate PLEASE CLICK HERE

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TEDDY PLAY
Presented by Rose Productions


TOUR FEB – MAR 2026
Teddy Play show is a multi-sensory interactive experience created by and for children on the autistic spectrum aged 7-10 years. Each child is welcome to play as much or as little as they wish, in whatever way works for them. This is an ASD unit, Primary Schools tour with three children’s shows available for up to 6 children per performance.

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THE SCHOOLYARD BAND CONCERT
Presented by The Mobile Music School

MON 2nd MAR, 2026
Due to the success of the mini tour to schools last spring we are delighted to be offering two concerts in The Civic at 11am or 12.30pm. Each concert will last approximately 1hr and will introduce the children to a range of different musical instruments and types of music. (11am concert facilitated as gaeilge). On the day you’ll hear lots of different music including TV and cartoon themes, pop songs, some classical music and traditional Irish tunes. There will be lots of opportunities to sing and clap along!

To Book PLEASE CLICK HERE

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UP IN THE CLOUDS
Presented by Anna Newell Theatre Adventures


APR | Mon 20th – Wed 22nd
A chilled-out adventure for children and young people with complex/profound needs. Performed inside a dreamy white tent to just 3 audience members at a time, ‘Up In The Clouds’ drifts its audience off to a gentle magical place full of exquisite live harmony singing, air and space and gentle object play, with the shows designed so that the performers can respond to each individual child/young person. A spa for the soul… Performed for children with complex needs this Spring.

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For Booking Enquiries, contact Education Executive, Mary Sheehan
mary@civictheatre.ie