Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic tale, brought to the stage for children and adults to share. In a kitchen, in a theatre, two storytellers and their audience find something remarkable — a very old man with enormous wings. The wise neighbour woman tells us he’s an angel. The priest says he’s an imposter. Pilgrims flock to see him, hoping to be healed by him, hoping for a gawp. They leave with something different than what they expected.
This play is adapted from Gabriel García Márquez’s (Colombian novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982) short story ‘Señor muy viejo con unas alas Enormes’.
Collapsing Horse are excited to return this classic piece of magical realism to the stage in search of its beautiful, strange, emotional richness. It comes to The Civic on 8/9 March for families, adults and children to enjoy!
“fifty minutes of near theatrical perfection” ★★★★★ The Arts Review
“a model of ingenuity” ★★★★ The Irish Times
“There is as much for adults to enjoy…. as there is for children” ★★★★ Sunday Business Post
“a beautiful if enigmatic ending… The two performers perform as a perfect team and the whole thing is an absolute delight. ★★★★★ The Mail on Sunday
Presented by Dan Colley (Collapsing Horse) and Riverbank Arts Centre
Duration: 45 minutes
Age Suitability 8 +
Schools Booking: 9 March 11am
Children €6, Teachers go FREE
Booking direct via Box Office 01 4627477