Noah Barleywater runs away, 2023

Produced by Barnstorm Theatre Company

The world premiere of a truly exciting theatre piece adapted by internationally renowned playwright Mike Kenny from John Boyne’s novel of the same name.

Noah is running away from his problems, or at least that’s what he thinks, the day he takes the untrodden path through the forest. When he comes across a very unusual toyshop and meets the even more unusual toymaker, he’s not sure what to expect. But the toymaker has a story to tell, a story full of adventure, and wonder and broken promises. And Noah travels with him on a journey that will change his life for ever.

This is a thought-provoking fable for our modern world from the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

Based on the novel by John Boyne

Adapted by: Mike Kenny

Producer: Anja Terpestra

Director: Phillip Hardy

Music and Sound: Cameron Macaulay

Movement Director: Ella Clarke

Lighting: Mark Gallione

Set Design: Andrew Clancy

Puppets: Tommy Baker

Stage Manager: Michaela Conley

Images: Dylan Vaughan

Cast: Jack Mett, Áine Collier, Andy Doyle, Dylan Kennedy, Meabh Quinn