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Jackie's Day

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Sarah FitzGibbon 

  • Notes

    A play for 3-7 year olds.

  • Synopsis

    Jackie's Day is a child-centred interactive drama using puppets. Based on a series of stories, the play invites children to help Jackie make choices and decisions with regard to the various dilemmas she faces in daily life. These include dealing with a bully, responding to a new baby and caring for a sick brother.

  • Play Type

    Theatre for Young Audiences

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Female

    2

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    24 March 1998

  • Producer

    Produced by Graffiti Theatre Company

  • Original Venue


  • Venue Notes

    This play was first performed at North Presentation Primary School, Cork, as part of a tour to primary schools.

  • Irish Premiere Notes

    This play was also presented in Irish as 'Jackie'.

Original Cast  
The Storyteller Jean O'Dwyer
The Scenesetter Fiona Walsh (1)
Production Team  
Director Sarah FitzGibbon
Designer Michelle Butler
Puppet Design and Construction Geraldine Creedon
Set Construction Harry Moore
Graphic Design Carol Caulfield
Administrator Jennifer O'Donnell
Company Artistic Director Emelie FitzGibbon

Unpublished Scripts

  • Contact

    Graffiti Theatre Company

  • Address

    Assumption Road
    Blackpool
    Co. Cork
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    + 353 (0)21 439 7111

  • Email

    graffiti@eircom.net

  • Website

    www.graffiti.ie

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Graffiti Theatre Company

  • Address

    Assumption Road
    Blackpool
    Co. Cork
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    + 353 (0)21 439 7111

  • Email

    graffiti@eircom.net

  • Website

    www.graffiti.ie

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer. Additional information was supplied by a member of Graffiti Theatre Company.