The Wilder Wisdom of the Auld Ones

 

Venue VTOS @ 1pm

Capacity 50 -book at festival desk before 12.45am to avoid disappointment

An hour of ancient stories brought to life by the artful narration of Nuala Hayes and music of

Anne Marie O’ Farrell

For ages 12 and over

The stories of the Cailleach, the wise woman or hag of Irish mythology, are full of mystery and the power, wisdom and imagination of older people. Often this power is a threat, sometimes it’s a challenge, but always, like the rocks and the stones of the earth, it’s a force of nature. Many of these stories come from the oral tradition, and although considerable scholarly work has been done by eminent folklorists such as.   They tap into old pre-Celtic and pre-Christian beliefs. They challenge, entertain and divert and are important in a world that is in flux.

NUALA HAYES Well known actor and storyteller. Member of Abbey Theatre for five years. Founded Two Chairs Company, with musician Ellen Cranitch 18 years ago. Has performed at all the major Storytelling Festivals in Ireland was Director of the Dublin Festival, Scéalta Shamhna, for 10 years. Recently played leading roles in the New Theatre’s adaptation of The Tailor and Ansty by Eric Cross (2005); The Well of the Saints by J.M. Synge (2008) and in The End of the Beginning, by Seán O’Casey, with Big Telly Theatre Company.

http://www.storytellersofireland.org/index.php/863 

ANNE-MARIE O’FARRELL Well respected harpist, composer and teacher who graduatedfrom UCD and was awarded an M.A. in compostion from NUI Maynooth. Plays a pivotalrole in the development of the Irish Harp and is consultant to Salvi harpmakers. Performs withboth classical and traditional musicians. Recordings include her solo albums, Heads and Harps, Harping Bach to Carolan, The Jig’s Up, and Double String with Cormac de Barra