Performance Space 122

A king is in love with a butterfly, Deirdre is smashing her head in, a salmon is quoting Ulysses and everywhere you look, swan feathers. A funny, dark and magical take on seven Celtic myths with a modern twist, Map features a lyrical script by acclaimed young Irish playwright Darragh Martin, innovative puppets by puppeteer Katey Parker, a stunning original score by composer Donovan Seidle and all the magic of Tír na nÓg.

Using puppets ranging from beautiful Bunraku and traditional shadow puppets to innovative uses of broken umbrellas, Orange-juice cartons and potatoes, Map brings the epic world of Celtic Ireland to life in a surprising and unique fashion as an ordinary breakfast table becomes the site of an epic battle and giants, swans and butterflies cross paths with a widower addicted to crossword puzzles and the most beautiful girl in Ireland off out at the 80s night at the disco. Many Irish place-names derive from Celtic myths, so a map of Ireland can be seen as a map of lost things, etched out in a language and stories that some have forgotten.

Darragh Martin has had his work performed internationally and his hit An Air Balloon across Antarctica was nominated for a prestigious Green Room Award in Melbourne before enjoying a successful tour to the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals. Puppeteer Katey Parker most recently performed as part of the sell-out Puppet Playlist at The Tank. Composer Donovan Seidle was featured in the YouTube Symphony Orchestra in 2009 and was the Associate Music Director for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Puppet Designer Katey Parker plays the Salmon of Knowledge and Queen Medb alongside a talented young ensemble of actors, puppeteers and musicians.

the invisible company is proud to be part of 1st Irish 2010, New York's annual Festival of Irish theatre. The Festival runs from September 7th to October 4th at venues across New York. For a full list of events visit www.1stIrish.org

September 16 - 26
Sept 16 - 18, 22 - 25 @9pm
Sept 19 & 26 @ 3pm
Special Children's Matinees:
Sept 18th & 25th @ 3pm
$18 ($15 students; $10 for under 12s for Special Sat Matinees)

Note: PS122 Passports do not apply to this series