A theatre work
for
young audiences
based on the exhibition
THE YELLOWMAN
at THE RHA GALLERY
Dublin
The Cast
Brian Thunder -The YELLOW MAN
Karen Ardiff - THE WOMAN
Aidan Conway -NARRATOR/PRIEST
Based on the book
THE YELLOW MAN
by Pauline Bewick
Created for the stage
by
Pauline Bewick,
Michael Scott
and
Brian thunder
Music Michael Scott, Avril Ryan
with
Avril Ryan - Keyboards and Tape
Russa O'Snodaigh - Percussion & Noises
Setting
Michael Scott and Michael McCaffery
based on the paintings and Drawing by Pauline Bewick
Presented
at
THE RHA DOWNSTAIRS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Ciaran MacGonigal
The Production was presented with a Grant from
An Comahirle Ealiónn /The Arts Council
The production was revised in 2006 for a national tour
The Yellow Man
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - it’s the Yellow Man - Pauline Bewick’s classic comic book hero is coming to a theatre near you in a new interactive stage production aimed especially at 3-8 year olds. An ideal Spring treat!
The Yellow Man is special.
He lives in the mountains and - with his extraordianry powers - some people see him as a force of nature.
But he wants to get out and do the things that ordinary people do. He wants to go in a plane .
He wants to drive.
He’s seen a pair of snazzy shoes he really likes.
He’d like to drink some wine and more than anything else, he loves to dance .
Join him and his cat on the holiday of a lifetime as he breathes his own special magic into the sleepy Tuscan towns as he brings spring with him---with some hilarious consequences.
With a catchy live score by Michael Scott
and lots of opportunities to join in...
"The Yellow Man is about the most colourful kids’ show you’ll see this side of Christmas"
Internationally reknowned artist and illustrator Pauline Bewick has recreated her multi-coloured, wildly inventive designs for this special stage production—a riot of colour and invention.
Actors and dancers, puppets and clowns all join in this fast-paced comedy carnival.
The Yellow Man was aimed at young children and was a high-energy production with strong narrative interest and stimulating aural and visual senses.
The play lasted around forty minutes and was performed as part of an interactive session in which children get to paint, create stories and make music together.
The Yellow Man was produced by City Theatre Dublin -
"Follow the Yellow Man on his adventures with the local butterflies, ants and flowers, then go on a visit with him
to the "Big City"
in his little car and watch him dance the Tango -
then home to bed to his faithful cat."
The Children were invited to participate in the show and help with the music by bringing items they can use to make the sounds for the Yellow Man.
There was a short workshop before the show to help the children create the music with the musicians.
The Cast
2026
Mark O Shaughnessy -The YELLOW MAN
Lorna Kennedy - THE WOMAN
Stephen Kelly - NARRATOR/PRIEST
Choreography
Erica Delaney
Senic Artist and Puppets
Mia Van Evelingenin
Stage manager
Pearse Kavanagh
Directed By
Michael Scott
Technical Director
Cormac Veale
