Lúminaria
There is an emergency in the village of Lúminaria and only Lúna can save them.
With an array of wonderful characters played by three amazing actors, colourful puppets and original music, Lúminaria brings the audience on a whimsical journey into the unknown.
Lúminaria is a coming-of-age story about a young girl called Lúna who learns about sadness for the first time and must go on an on adventure into the unknown to find light for her mother.
A Backstage Theatre production supported by Arts Council Ireland with development support from Creative Ireland and Roscommon Arts Centre. Written by Fionnuala Gygax, directed by Maisie Lee.
Creative Team
Written by : Fionnuala Gygax
Directed by: Maisie Lee
Produced by : Backstage Theatre Longford
Cast: Donncha O’Dea, Martha Breen, Honi Cooke
Set and Costume Design: Ellen Kirke
Lighting Design: Stephen Dodd
Sound Design: Denis Clohessy
Stage Manager: Evie McGuinness
Production Manager: Eoin Kilkenny
Chief LX: Suzie Cummins
Tour 2022
Backstage Theatre Lonford - May 20th and 21st
Mermaid Arts Centre - May 24th
Source Arts Centre - May 26th
Pavilion Theatre - May 28th
Roscommon Arts Centre - May 31st
Belltable Limerick - June 4th
Townhall Cavan - June 7th
An Grianán - June 9th
Dunamaise - June 11th
Lúminaria, National Tour, May/June 2022, produced by Backstage Theatre
The simple quest structure of Lúminaria, Fionnuala Gygax’s first play for young audiences, belies a sophisticated approach to storytelling. It channels a deep emotional landscape, taking viewers on a dark journey in the safe space of the theatre… Martha Breen, Honi Cooke and Donncha O’Dea perform with evident glee under Maisie Lee’s energetic direction. Over 50 minutes audiences aged seven and over are thoroughly entertained.
Sara Keating, Sunday Business Post, 29/05/2022
