Super Paua Stories
Super Paua Stories
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Storytelling for young people aged 6+ Love stargazing? Want to know what a banshee fight sounds like? Need to know how to hug without arms? Super Paua Stories will share a brand new original audio story each week, written by Irish writers and performed by professional actors.
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All aboard! Join us for a toe-tapping audio adventure where a train in São Paulo is your dance floor. Maria Eduarda de Andrade Fonseca Cardoso da Silva Barroso Coelho de Almeida Daniel (breathe!) Flynn is on her way to see her Dad, Max the Sax, play a special gig. Can you worm your way past The Minhocão and cross the tightrope in time to meet some very special guests?   A story with English, and Brazilian Portuguese  Devised by Alison Martin, Selma Daniel, Em Ball and Lara GallagherWritten by Alison MartinPerformed by Selma DanielSound Design & Composition by Lara GallagherDirector & Dramaturg- Em BallSound Engineer- Clodagh Mooney DugganTheme Tune by Tom Lane Super Paua Stories Season 4 was made possible by the support of the Arts Council of Ireland. A huge thank you to our partners axis: Ballymun for their support in recording the stories.
Jan 5, 2024
14 min
Toffees de sufletul lu’ Fiodor by Alexandra Gogan
Ale is a 12 year old who knows the power of ‘’poftă’’ and the importance of  honoring a craving, so she’s on a mission! “6 toffees, 5 mouths. De sufletu’ lu’ Fiodor’’. What people on missions don’t tell you is that they’re all afraid of getting caught.  Sometimes, when you find yourself running, it's because you’ve just been very brave the minute before your feet decided to change location.   Toffees de sufletul lu' Fiodor by Alexandra Gogan. A story with English, Romanian and Romani.  Written and performed by Alexandra GoganAdditional performance by Tica Muntean, Alex Nucu & Lauren KellySound Design and Composition by Lara GallagherSound Engineer- Ger KellettDirection and Dramaturgy by Mark BallTheme Tune by Tom LaneSuper Paua Stories Season 4 was made possible by the support of the Arts Council of Ireland. A huge thank you to our partners axis: Ballymun for their support in recording the stories. A special thanks to St Mary's Primary School Dorset Street.
Feb 15, 2023
15 min
Arwa and the Egotistical Limpet
يلا The best pairings are often the most unlikely. Chips and milkshakes. Sandals and fluffy socks. Blathering seashells and a crescent moon. In this story, an unusual allyship is formed between Arwa, a quiet and curious young girl  بنت صغيره, and Gary, a moany grandiose limpet, as the pair venture together under the sea بحر in a quest to retrieve a precious jewel in time for Ramadan.  Arwa and the Egotistical Limpet A story with English, Arabic and a sprinkle of Gaeilge Written by Brigid O'DeaPerformed by Ala Buisir and Morgan CookeSound Design & Composition by Lara GallagherDevelopment & Arabic Translation by Ala BuisirDirector & Dramaturgy by Mark BallSound Engineer- Clodagh Mooney DugganTheme Tune by Tom Lane Super Paua Stories Season 4 was made possible by the support of the Arts Council of Ireland. A huge thank you to our partners axis: Ballymun for their support in recording the stories.
Jan 19, 2023
15 min
Caoimhe agus na Caoga Caorigh Craicáilte Le Fionn Foley
Seo é Caoimhe agus na Caoga Caorigh Craicáilte Le Fionn Foley Tá Caoimhe deich bliain d’aois agus ina chonaí ar fheirm beag lena thuistí amuigh faoin tuath. Nuair a chloiseann a hathair go bhfuil a ghabhar, Setanta, tar éis bhriseadh isteach in Oifig an Phoist agus é ag ithe an t-airgead Comaoineach ar fad, cuireann sé de chúram ar a hiníon aire a thabairt ar a chuid caoige caoire craiceáilte. Níl Caoimhe ró-thogtha leis an jab in aon chor, ach shocraíonn sí cabhrú lena hatháir má ligeann sé í breathnú ar Lethal Weapon II an tráthnóna sin.D’aithíonn Caoimhe amach nach bhfuil sé chomh eascá mar a shíl sí aire a thabairt ar caoige caora cantalach. Tosaíonn ráflaí ag dul tríd an tréad faoi mic tíre agus sionnach fiachmhar sa choill in aice an bpáirc - agus tosaítear deighilt ceart i measc na caoire. Roimh i bhfad, tá eirí amach roimpi agus í ag streachailt caoire a hathair a chomáid faoi smacht. Cathfidh sí foghlaim go tapaí conas dealáil le bréag, cealgaireacht agus cac caoire, nó beidh an tréad go hiomláin tríne chéile. Scéal atá ann faoi a bheidh ag choinnigh do stuaim i lár géarchéim agus a bheidh ionraic duit fhéin i measc cás cracáilte!   Scríofa ag Fionn FoleyIs é Mark Ball a stiúir an scéalPerformed by Morgan CookeIs í Lara Gallagher a rinne an dearadh fuaime agus a chruthaigh an ceol Chruthaigh Tom Lane an ceol téamaSound Engineer- Ger Kellett Super Paua TeamCompany Director- Sian Ní MhuiríProducer- Heather RoseEngagement Director- Mark Ball @SuperPaua - Twitter/[email protected] - Instagram This series was produced in collaboration with axis: Ballymun. Made possible by support from the Arts Council Ireland.
Jan 3, 2023
21 min
The Snowman by Cathal McCabe
Kamil and Julia wake to an overnight snowfall. They can't wait to go outside to build a snowman. Thus begins the short life of The Snowman who, 'born' in December, 'lives' only until the new year... but a life full of incident, observation, emotion and poetry. Based on the author's poem 'The Snowman' from his collection this is a story for children and their parents.   Written by: Cathal McCabe Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Sophie Campbell, Kamila Dydyna, Lena Kwiatkowska, Mateusz Szczerek and Max Woods Sound Design: Fiona Sheil Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council
Jun 25, 2021
12 min
Dzien z zycia Shepa by Edyta Dolan
Shep znalazł nowy dom. Teraz zajmuje się spacerami, pochłanianiem smakołyków, a nawet wspina się na drzewa! Is this happiness going to last? Co jeśli sąsiedzi Tyc i Hyc mają rację kiedy krzyczą za nim: Zostawili go poprzedni właściciele to i pewnie ci go zostawią, musi być jakiś wybrakowany!   Written by: Edyta Dolan Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Mateusz Szczerek and Justyna Cwojdzińska Sound Design: Dariusz Weclawek Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council
Jun 25, 2021
18 min
Dee Dee and Her Special Day by Peter McCluskey
Dee-Dee Nee-Bee-Ess-Kee is 12 years old and she loves to daydream and to play with her little dog, Bobek. Mieszka w małym miasteczku niedaleko pięknego lasu. One day she decides not to go to school but, instead, to go to the forest to have a special day all to herself. "Bobek -  I will have a fantastic day and do all the things I want to do," she tells her little dog. Bobek jumps up and down and runs around in circles -  jest taki podekscytowany. Early in the morning Dee Dee sets off for the forest to have her special day. But...how will Dee-Dee's day turn out to be? How special will it be? Cóż, dowiedzmy się, co się stanie......   Written by: Peter McCluskey Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Justyna Cwojdzińska Sound Design: Fiona Sheil Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council
Jun 25, 2021
17 min
Kacperek i Zwierzaki by Ignacy Rybarczyk
A tale about a young boy who finds his bravery whilst defending those who have no voice. It gives a little touch of how it is to live in the Polish countryside, where oftentimes simple empathy is overshadowed by everyday work.   Written by: Ignacy Rybarczyk Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Mateusz Szczerek and Justyna Cwojdzińska Sound Design: Dariusz Weclawek Additional music by: Fiona Sheil Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council
Jun 25, 2021
20 min
Sugar Gang by Anna Weglarczyk
A quest for a missing superhero. Learning the meaning of true friendship. Launching your own start-up business powered by sugar. Ignacy, a 9-year-old boy from Poland, found it all in a gated community of North Dublin. However, the feeling of belonging was for him the most important find of them all.  ------- Poszukiwanie zaginionego superbohatera. Odkrycie znaczenia prawdziwej przyjaźni. Uruchomienie własnego start-upu napędzanego cukrem. Ignacy, 9-letni chłopiec z Polski, znalazł to wszystko na zamkniętym osiedlu w północnym Dublinie. Jednak poczucie przynależności było dla niego najważniejszym znaleziskiem ze wszystkich.   Written by: Anna Weglarczyk Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Mateusz Szczerek, Lena Kwiatkowska and Max Woods Sound Design: Dariusz Weclawek Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council
Jun 25, 2021
19 min
Krys’s Passport to Poland by Alison Martin
When Krys Maguire’s family move from Poland, she says goodbye to best friend Aggy and any chance of going to the Euros. “Co może być ważniejsze niż Mistrzostwa Europy?” But a trip to Dalymount means the soccer-mad schoolgirl might get the result she wants after all.   Written by: Alison Martin Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Sophie Campbell, Justyna Cwojdzińska and Kamila Dydyna Sound Design: Fiona Sheil Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council
Jun 25, 2021
15 min
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