This Christmas the Gate Theatre presents the classic family adventure
THE BORROWERS
by Mary Norton
Adapted for the stage by Charles Way
Music and lyrics by Fionn Foley
Directed by Róisín McBrinn
★★★★ — The Irish Mail on Sunday
ADVISORY:PLEASE NOTE: this production includes the use of HAZE, SMOKE, FLASHING LIGHTS and STROBE LIGHTS. |
ABOUT:Based on Mary Norton’s beloved adventure novels, THE BORROWERS follows the fortunes of the tiny Clock Family. The Clocks live secretly in the walls and floors of a country house and “borrow” from the big people in order to survive. Their lives are plunged into chaos one day when the family’s youngest member, independent 11-year-old Arrietty, is seen by a ‘human bean’, a boy who is visiting the house. To survive, the Clocks must spread their wings and take a perilous and adventure-filled journey into the outside world to find a new home and search out their long-lost family members. This Irish Premiere production of THE BORROWERS is directed by the Gate Theatre’s Artistic Director, Róisín McBrinn. The show, adapted for the stage from Norton’s novels by Charles Way, and features songs written and composed by Fionn Foley. THE BORROWERS will also see the return of the Gate’s popular schools performances which will take place on Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st and Wednesday 27th November, and Wednesday 4th December. For more information on booking, contact the Gate Theatre Box Office on 01-8744045 or boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie. Recommended for children aged 7+ |
TICKETS:Tickets from €16 (Incl. €1 Building Upkeep Levy). |
Cast (in order of appearance)
|
Arrietty
|
Claire O’Leary |
|
Tom / Spiller
|
David Rawle |
|
Mrs. Driver / Aunt Lupy
|
Ruth McGill |
|
Crampfurl / Finn / Uncle Hendreary
|
Martin Beanz Warde |
|
Homily
|
Aoife Mulholland |
| Pod | Ben Morris |
Creatives
| Director | Róisín McBrinn |
| Set & Costume Designer | Paul Wills |
| Lighting Designer | Sarah Jane Shiels |
| Video Designer | Dick Straker |
| Sound Designer | Kevin Gleeson |
| Movement Director | Róisín Whelan |
| Musical Supervisor | David Hayes |
| Assistant Director | Éadaoin Fox |
Production
| Production Manager | Jim McConnell |
| Sound Reinforcement Designers | Jason Fallon, Jody Trehy |
| Deputy Stage Manager | Mark Jackson |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Bianca Baguio |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Niamh Williamson |
| Assistant Stage Manager (University of Galway Placement) |
Julia Bliss |
| Lighting Programmer | Avram Rosewood |
| Production Lighting | Rory Donnelly |
| Matt McGowan | |
| Aidan Crowe | |
| Maeubh Brennan | |
| Lighting Crew | Cathal Brace |
| Niamh O’Farrell Tyler | |
| Stage Carpenter | Ian Thompson |
| Scenic Artist | Sandra Butler |
| Stage Crew | Ross McSherry |
| Darren Magnier | |
| Vincent Doherty | |
| Jay Lambert | |
| Tom Hogben | |
| Video Tech | Eoin Lennon |
| Aidah Sama | |
| Production Sound | Mark King |
| Sound Crew | Paddy Creegan |
| Sound Crew | Daniel Montague O’Brien |
| Costume Maker | Denise Assas |
| Costume Dresser | Sarah Higgins |
| Hair and Make Up Artist | Sarah McCann |
| Costume Maintenance | Dara Gill |
| Costume Dresser / Maintenance | Megan Cassidy |
Booking Information
THE BORROWERS runs at the Gate Theatre from 11th November to 12th January
| Previews | From 11th November |
| Opening Night | Saturday 16th November |
| Closing Night | Sunday 12th January |
| Times | Café and Bar open 1 hour before the performance.
Auditorium doors open 30 minutes before the performance. For select performances, THE BORROWERS will have an earlier start time of 6.30pm. 6:30pm performances:
All other evening performances will have a start time of 7.30pm. |
| ISL-Interpreted Performance | The ISL-Interpreted performance of THE BORROWERS will take place at 2pm, Saturday 7th December. |
| Accessibility | In advance of booking, we kindly ask that patrons with accessibility requirements to contact boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie |
| Offers | Group Offer (6+): 10% discount for group bookings of 6+. T&Cs apply. You can redeem this offer by contacting the Gate Theatre Box Office only. This offer is not available online. Subject to availability. Not redeemable in conjunction with any other offer. Rate applicable for groups of 6 or more. |
| Building Upkeep Levy | As a registered charity, your support of the Gate Theatre is vitally important.
All tickets purchased for Gate Theatre productions now include a €1 Building Upkeep Levy to help us maintain, enhance and invest in our historic landmark building. It helps us provide a world-class theatrical experience for our audiences, artists and local communities, while also safeguarding it for future generations. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing and invaluable support of the Gate and its work. |
