CHILDRENS EVENTS

sprÓg
Produced by Garter Lane Arts Centre, sprÓg began life in 2000 as a fringe event to the Spraoi Festival, focusing on lively, engaging entertainment for 5-8 year olds. For 2008 sprÓg will run for five days, from Monday, July 28th, and incorporates performance, workshops and exhibitions in dance, puppetry, music, storytelling and arts by national and international companies. Further information on www.garterlane.ie


Spraoi Drums
Now a regularly established favourite at the festival, Spraoi Drums involves 35 young people aged between 10 and 18 who workshop in percussion throughout the summer, culminating in various performances at the Spraoi Festival. Led by percussionist John Barron, they produce a totally infectious mix of African, Brazilian and Caribbean beats.

Other Events
The Spraoi festival incorporates many performances for children into it’s overall programme. Wyse Park, in Waterford’s city centre, will focus particularly on family entertainment. Highlights for 2008 will include “The Polar Bear” by Los Kaos, performances by Dowtcha Puppets from Cork, break dancing by Street Scape from Waterford, and magic from Magic4U from Australia.

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