Macnas At School
An Treun - The Summoning of the Lost
Macnas invites schools to be a part of our new show, An Treun - The Summoning of the Lost!
This year, Macnas has commissioned a new story for children called Holding Up The Sky – The Return of the Lost, written by Louise Lowe and illustrated by Lisa Sweeney. The story is part of this year’s Macnas parade, directed by Louise Lowe with lead designer Owen Boss of ANU Productions.
This year’s parade celebrates environmental awareness through the story of the Corncrake, one of Ireland’s most endangered birds. A century ago, its distinctive call could be heard across the country - until the fields fell silent. Through this year’s parade, young people and schools can come together to explore themes of climate change, biodiversity, and cultural memory, reimagining what has been lost and daring to bring it back.
The new story follows Callie the Corncrake, a lonely bird whose call once filled Ireland’s meadows before machines and mowing silenced her world. With the help of a girl named JoJo, children across the city use homemade guiros to mimic her call during a parade. Their collective sound magically brings the corncrakes - and hope for nature’s return - back to the sky.
Education Pack
You can help Callie hold up the sky!
Once you have read the story, we would love for you to create your own güiro, and bring it to the parade, calling Callie’s family and friends to return to Ireland. A güiro is a percussion instrument, or an instrument that produces sound when it’s struck. They are an easy instrument to make at home and school from recycled materials!
Our Programme
Macnas is an award-winning internationally acclaimed spectacle theatre company from Galway.
Master storytellers, Macnas bring the magic of imagination to life through creating and delivering incredible spectacle shows. This program is designed to invite pupils into the world of Macnas and is led by highly skilled visual and performance artists.
Macnas design bespoke programs to suit the needs of individual schools.
For full details and enquiry's of the Macnas At School Programme contact:
Victoria Mc Cormack
Head of Creative Engagement
victoria@macnas.com
Objectives
Our Objectives
Explore Imagination through visual storytelling, making, performance and play.
Instill confidence in creative expression.
Promote connection, wellbeing and belonging.
Encourage creative play, collaboration and creative listening.
Develop children’s capacity to learn through creative problem solving.
Celebrate each child’s unique creativity.
Provide an unforgettable experience.
Our Goal
To empower children by engaging their active imagination.
Macnas provide dynamic and accessible tools that encourage children to problem solve, promote creative play and create meaningful connections.
