The Ark11a Eustace St., Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
The Ark is a gorgeous, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more. Its programme of world class performances, exhibitions and creative workshops changes every few weeks, so expect a different experience every visit! Listed by Time Magazine as one of the top 10 things to do in Dublin, The Ark is open to families at weekends and during school holidays, and to schools on weekdays. See ark.ie for current programme.
Family events at The Ark
April – August 2013
Take a Trip!
Saturdays 20 APR – 8 JUN 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
Ages 4-12 & participating adult
Tickets €6 per child, no advance booking
Check-in for this relaxed, self-guided Saturday activity for children and parents. Choose a suitcase packed with inspiration on an adventurous travel destination, then use the instructions and materials provided to make your own piece of art in response.
Dublin Dance Festival at The Ark
What on Earth!? (Scottish Dance Theatre)
Saturday 18 MAY 2pm/4pm Sunday 19 MAY 2pm
Ages 5+
Tickets €12/€9 conc.
Family ticket €40 for 4 tickets
Combining dance theatre, animation and an uplifting global soundtrack, What on Earth!? takes you on a curious night time journey full of surprise encounters. A brilliant and playful experience for all the family.
Join us for a pre-show pyjama party! Come along half an hour before each show in your cosiest pjs and bring your teddy and a treat for a ‘midnight feast’ before the show starts.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, MUSIC!
Music & Film workshops
2 MAY – 29 JUNE
Tickets €11/€8 conc.
Come to The Ark and create your own musical soundtracks inspired by silent cartoons, early film comedies, science fiction movies and more. You don’t need any previous musical experience to take part - just pack your imagination and your ability to make some noise!
Choose from a selection of workshops for 2-12 year olds at The Ark
Piano Goes to the Pictures
Bank Holiday Mon 6 MAY 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
Duration 30mins
Ages All the family
Tickets €5
Come and watch a selection of great silent cartoons and early film comedies with Elaine Loebenstein improvising a live piano score to the films on-the-spot right before your ears and eyes. A truly special experience not to be missed!
Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies
Sun 16 JUN 3pm
Ages All the family
Tickets €12/€9*
Family ticket €40 for 4 tickets
These international travelling folksters present their joyful cabaret of sing-a-long choruses and music populated by pirates, lizards, cracks in the wall, hummingbirds and Basque cyclists, in a performance that will also feature beautiful animations. Come in your most colourful wellies for a foot-stomping time!
“One of my favourite bands of recent years” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
Iberian Percussion Extravaganza
Sat 29 JUN 3pm
Ages All the family
Tickets €12/€9*
Family ticket €40 for 4 tickets
Be enthralled by the vibrant rhythms of Coetus, a one-of-a-kind percussion group from Barcelona. Expect the unexpected as the band rouses your ears, feet and heart with their sounds of celebration. Presented by The Ark in association with The Big Bang Festival in celebration of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union 2013.
ROLL UP! ROLL UP!
A celebration of circus
Guided exhibition and circus skills experience at The Ark
Tuesdays – Sundays, 4 JULY – 31 AUGUST 10.30am*, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm & 4.30pm (*no 10.30am tour on Sundays) Late opening Thursdays: last tour at 6pm
Duration 90 mins (approx 50mins tour & 40mins activity)
Ages all the family
Tickets €9 (children aged 2+ and adults) | €30 for family of 4
Thrifty Tuesdays Tickets €7.50
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, roll up and discover the incredible feats, sights, sounds and smells of the circus! Let our circus characters guide you through four floors of interactive exhibits, bringing to life the awesome, curious and dramatic worlds of circus troupes. Then step right up and learn an amazing new circus skill or create a sensational piece of circus art.
Each week there will be a different circus skills session at the end of the tour – see ark.ie for timetable. The skills sessions are most suitable for ages 4+, but there will be plenty to keep adults and younger children busy too!
A series of circus-themed visual arts workshops, aerial workshops and early years workshops will also run at The Ark throughout July and August. See our website for more information and to book.
Directions
The Ark is situated in the heart of Temple Bar, close to Dublin Bus, DART and Luas connections. Visitors to The Ark can take advantage of a special rate at Fleet Street car park.
Contact The ArkTelephone:(01) 6707788 Please mention FunDays.ie
International: +353 1 6707788
Email: boxoffice@ark.ie
Website: www.ark.ie
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