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Presented by The Ark, Dublin Dance Festival and Arts & Disability Ireland.
Marc’s first dance piece for children (4+) is inspired by Aesop’s Fables. The Race entwines three of Aesop’s Fables to create a fun, interactive and colourful world of animals, puppets, theatre and movement.
Presented by a cast of disabled and non-disabled dance artists, all performances are created to offer an inclusive audience experience. The show is relaxed in nature and welcomes children who are neurodiverse.
The Race made its World Premiere as part of Dublin Dance Festival in May 2023.
‘reveals the realms of possibility’ Irish Independent
The Race presented by The Ark, Dublin Dance Festival and Arts & Disability Ireland.
Marc Brew – Director & Choreographer
Rob Heaslip – Performer & Rehearsal Director
Caoimhe Coburn Gray – Performer
Florent Devlesaver – Performer
Helen Hall – Performer
Kelly Phelan – Producer
Alyson Cummins – Set & Costume Designer
Suzie Cummins – Lighting Designer
Tom Lane – Composer & Sound Designer
Caoimhe Dunn – Puppet Designer
Kilian Waters – AV Designer
Clive Welsh – Stage Manager
Sara Gannon – Assistant Stage Manager & Artist Liaison
Toni Bailey – Wardrobe supervisor & Costume maker
Sean Herlihy – ISL Consultant
Chloe Commins – Aerial Consultant
Bríd Ní Ghruagáin – Audio Describer and Touch Tour Guide
Mel Wilson – Access Worker
School Day Performances
Previews: Thu 18 May @ 10.15am & 12.15pm and
Fri 19 May @ 10.15am & 12.15pm
Public Performances
Sat 20 & Sun 21 May @ 2pm & 4pm
Find out more about the show in a series of conversations with the team behind The Race.
‘I couldn’t stand up or dance the way I used to, but I still wanted to express myself’.
Read Marc’s interview with Sara Keating in the Irish Times
Listen to Marc speaking on RTÉ Radio 1’s Arena about The Race, and the importance of represention on the stage.
