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In the run up to St Patrick's Day, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is hosting Fireside stories at the Albert Basin in Newry on 14 March at 7.30pm.
The spectacular production will be performed by renowned circus company, Nikki & JD and Lost Dog in an outdoor show that combines acrobatics, dance, theatre and storytelling to re-enact the old English poem, Beowulf.
Traditional seanchaí (storyteller) Steve Lally, will open the show with the retelling of some of our epic Irish myths and legends accompanied by a fire-eater and bodhrán player. This will be followed by the main event, an exhilarating fire performance carefully choregraphed to take people on a dark and funny journey into the world of Beowulf.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrnes said, “We are delighted to be hosting Fireside Stories in three different outdoor locations across our district, celebrating our landscapes, places and spaces. The performers specialise in a unique blend of skills in circus and contemporary dance and the manipulation of fire to achieve strong storytelling that packs an emotional punch. This free event is designed to bring families out of their homes and into our towns and city at this time of year and should not be missed. We are pleased to have the event funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.”
Fireside Stories will also be in the Grove Car Park, opposite St Patrick’s Square, Downpatrick on Thursday 13 March and at Newcastle Event Space, behind the Leisure Centre on Friday 14 March. Each night will start at 7.30pm and further information can be found on www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/arts
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund which aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
