Ages 6+ | Duration: 50 mins
Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected present a magical performance of captivating aerial dance, traditional music and storytelling.
“Joyous…Magical….Visually Spellbinding” The Irish Times
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Prepare to be mesmerised by a vibrant and enchanting production for children and families that blends aerial dance with traditional arts in a truly unforgettable way!
Inspired by poems and stories by W.B. Yeats, Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected invite young audiences on a truly imaginative journey. See aerialists glide and twirl like waves in the sea, watch a fiddler soar high through the sky, and catch glimpses of the mysteries that lie behind the moon as it spins round.
Featuring outstanding aerial dancers and traditional musicians playing live on stage, along with daring and exhilarating choreography, dreamlike lighting and immersive soundscapes, When the Moon Spun Round is a fun and joyous experience that is sure to leave audiences of all ages spellbound.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that tours nationally in 2025!
2025 TOUR SCHEDULE
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Schools please contact Box Office
VISUAL Carlow
Solstice Arts Centre, Navan
National Opera House, Wexford
Black Box Theatre, Galway
Samuel Beckett Theatre, Dublin
Presented in association with Dublin Dance Festival and The Ark
Official Trailer
Music
The highly anticipated album featuring the musical score from When the Moon Spun Round is available now!
When the Moon Spun Round features music and songs from the production including Of Night and Light, Waltz of the Halflight, The Wind of Change and Like a Wave of the Sea. Musicians featured on the album include Jym Daly, Thomas Johnston, Tara Dunne, Seán Óg Graham, Niamh Dunne, Stephen Markham and Trevor Hutchinson. Recorded and produced by Fidget Feet’s Jym Daly (Co. Clare), Seán Óg Graham at Bannview Studios (Co. Antrim) and Trevor Hutchinson at Marguerite Studios (Dublin).
Blending traditional and newly composed music, electronic music, ethereal soundscapes and narration by Olwen Fouéré, this album immerses listeners in the joyous and spellbinding world of When the Moon Spun Round.
The album is available on all streaming platforms.
About the Creators
Ceol Connected and Fidget Feet are two of Ireland’s leading production companies creating high quality and engaging work for young audiences that has toured Ireland and internationally.
Since 2011, Ceol Connected has produced shows, festivals, events, albums and other arts experiences for children that draw inspiration and intrigue from the world of traditional arts.
Since 1998, Fidget Feet has created, established and nurtured the aerial dance sector in Ireland and created international connections and collaborations and for 10 years has created and toured work for young audiences. Visit here for more information on Fidget Feet.
Cast & Creative Team
| Director | Chantal McCormick |
| Musical Director | Thomas Johnston |
| Choreography | Co-devised with Chantal McCormick and dancers |
| Music Composition | Thomas Johnston and Jym Daly |
| Sound Design & Arrangements | Stephen Markham |
| Narration | Olwen Fouéré |
| Performers | Vitor Bassi, Charlotte Bruce, Tara Dunne, Thomas Johnston, Oran Leong, Hannah Scully, Vince Virr |
| Set Designer | Orla Kelly |
| Lighting Designer | Sebastian Pizarro |
| Sound Engineer | Tomás Donaghy |
| Costume Designer | Paul Shriek |
| Projections | Jym Daly |
| Dramaturg | Lali Morris |
| Rigger | José Espinoza and Claire Lundy |
| Production Manager | Fintan Sweeney |
| Marketing & Communications | Kara Moore |
| Engagement Officer | Bethany Hayes |
| Studio Engineers | Seán Óg Graham, Trevor Hutchinson |
| String Arrangements | Niamh Dunne |
| Co-creation and co-production | Ceol Connected and Fidget Feet |
| Poetry by | Jym Daly based on W.B. Yeats’s poetry and folktales from the book ‘The Moon Spun Round’ by Noreen Doody and illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald |
WHAT ARE AUDIENCES SAYING?
“I took my kids to see the show and I didn’t realise how much I would enjoy it too! A show for kids that appeals to adults.”
Parent at Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown.
“Everything was unexpected … The boy with the pillow was very funny”
Child at Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick.
“Ceol Connected and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance performed the most beautiful show in An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. When the Moon Spun Round was an immersive, evocative experience. I couldn’t help but notice the saucers for eyes on all of the children’s faces and a fair few of the adults too! The music, aerial performance, dance, story and settings took us to another universe. I highly, highly recommend and would encourage attendance at their future events/performances!”
Parent Tina Mullan at An Grianán Theatre.
“Such an amazing show! We were transported into a magical land with hypnotising music!! Loved it. Fantastic work by Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected!”
Parent Cepta Colhoun An Grianán Theatre
“I just wanted to congratulate you on your show this evening in Galway. I went with my 6 year old daughter and had a pain in my face from smiling in gormless awe at the entire performance. My daughter’s mind was honestly blown. She was on such a high after it.
Such unbelievable talent and creativity seamlessly woven together. We loved it SO MUCH! I really hope you get to take the show on a much larger tour. I can’t quite believe the tickets cost less than a trip to the cinema.”
Parent Ruth Carton at Baboró International Arts Festival for Children.
“Absolutely loved this show as did the children. Pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it was and the talent of the performers was outstanding. So glad we went!”
Parent at Civic Theatre, Tallaght
“This show was amazing. My family which consisted of three generations attended and each generation totally loved it. We felt blessed to have experienced it. The music, acrobatics, the costumes and the dancing where fantastic. We all loved it. My grandson has autism and he loved it. He told all his friends and school all about it. I hope to see this type of event returns again soon. Thank you for putting this event together. Well done to all the performers.”
Parent at Civic Theatre, Tallaght
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