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by Paul Curley and John Currivan

Polar Bear and Penguin

Tue 9 Dec 2025
10am and 12pm

€10 and Teachers Free

Photo 8 Polar Bear Penguin Photographer Ste Murray

Following a sell out run in The Ark in 2022 and performances at Sydney Opera House, The Egg Theatre Royal, Bath, Ottawa Children's Festival and Spoleto Festival USA Polar Bear & Penguin is coming to Watergate Theatre for two very special performances this December.

Polar Bear & Penguin, a charming play for young audiences written and performed by John Currivan & Paul Curley.

The tale of an unlikely encounter between a Polar Bear and a Penguin. This is the story of polar opposite characters meeting for the first time, getting to know one another and learning how to survive in a world that is melting beneath their feet...paws...flippers.

Paul Curley (THE DIG and Bake!) and John Currivan (The Bockety World of Henry & Bucket), bring this quirky and relevant play for young audiences to life. Award-winning director Ian Cameron (White) joins the team along with designers Ger Clancy and Sarah Jane Shiels and composer Denis Clohessy.

Polar Bear & Penguin is a tale of our time, infused with humour, friendship and fish.

Polar Bear & Penguin was originally developed by Paul Curley & Draíocht with the support of The Arts Council YPCE Project Award & Meitheal CPS – A Branar Initiative with international presentations supported by Culture Ireland. Presented at Watergate Theatre in association with COBA: Cian O'Brien Arts.

Ages 4+ | Duration 45 minutes


‘Audience treated to a celebration of difference and the power of friendship!’
The Irish Times

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