Inspired by Patrick Kavanagh’s A Christmas Childhood poem, this is a touching story about a young boy whose life was full of wonder, fantastical adventures with his friends, and a deep connection with nature and the world around him.

However, after growing up moving away from home, he somehow lost his wonder along the way.

Can his childhood book of memories help him to rediscover it?

Can he reconnect with the magic of childhood once again?

Using a combination of live music, puppetry and animation The Land of a Hundred Little Hills is a joyful, moving, and action-packed musical tale.

A unique, authentic gig theatre experience for children ages 6+ that vividly and intimately celebrates the wonder childhood; exploring how the ordinary can become extraordinary in the eyes of a child.

Coproduced by Ceol Connected, the National Concert Hall and Draíocht Arts Centre. Commissioned by the Patrick Kavanagh Centre and Monaghan County Council and funded by the Arts Council.

Creative Team

Aisling Byrne	Director, dramaturg & co-writer
Emma Fisher-Owen	Set & paper puppet design, animation & co-creator
Thomas Johnston	Performer, musical director, producer, co-creator & composition
Áine McGeeeny	Performer, composition & arrangements
Stephen Markham	Performer, composition, arrangements & sound design
Seán O’Meara	Performer & arrangements
Tommy Baker	Puppeteer & ‘little boy’ puppet-maker
Sebastian Pizarro	Lighting Design
Olga Profutkina	Costume Design
Ivan Fisher-Owen	Puppet mechanism designer & animator
Colin Bartley	Carpenter
Brioni Gallagher	Creative Producer
Lisa Mahony	Production Manager
Tomas Donaghy	Sound Engineer for tour
Michael Stapleton	Stage manager for tour
Sheila Murphy	Lighting operator for tour
Gary de Búit	Filmmaker