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The Ark For Children And Family Events
Ark Events introduces children to the joy, wonder and creativity of the arts, and plays a vital role in raising the standard of culture for children. Here, in a unique building designed specifically for them, children aged 2 to 12 explore everything from theatre, music and literature to painting, film, dance and more. They discover what it means to be an artist, from respected professional artists. There’s no better way to nurture hungry young imaginations, or to inspire a lifelong journey through culture.
Find Out More About … The Ark A Cultural Centre For Children
The Ark’s programmes are often interactive. There is making and doing as well as listening and viewing. Their staff members work closely with small groups of children to ensure high-quality and personally meaningful experiences.
The Ark booking office is open Tuesday – Friday from 10 am-4:30 pm, and one hour before performances and workshops on weekends and in the evening. Outside these times, you can book online. Opening hours for exhibitions, workshops and performances vary – please check relevant event page on the website for full details.
The Ark Events Coming Your Way
To Find Events and More Information on any of The Ark Events and Workshops
Booking Online:– You can book any of the events online here through our booking link directly to The Ark Events ticket sales
Booking: Tel: 01 6707788
Family Fun Note – In the interests of the best possible experience for the audience and performers, we ask that you respect the age guide of the show. If you have any questions about the age guide then do contact the box office team via email or 016707788.
Make your own Deadly Dance Track Workshop
This mid-term, become a dance music producer in this music technology workshop especially for ages 8+. Part of the Bram Stoker Festival 2017
Make great music using just a computer and your own musical imagination. Learn how to use music technology using a programme called Abelton Live that is used in professional music recording studios. Once you’ve got the hang of the basics there will be a chance to try out making your own dance track, or maybe have a go at more advanced options like remixing or mashing up your favourite tracks. After that the sky is the limit as to what music you can make.
Tracks will be recorded and uploaded to Soundcloud so you can easily share it with your friends afterwards. These music technology workshops are led by tutors from Create Sound who are experienced producers, DJs and workshop facilitators.
Laptops, headphones and all equipment provided and no prior experience is needed – just a love of music!
Tickets – €11 per person (20% Member discount applies)
Dates & Times – Sat 28 Oct & Thurs 2 Nov t 2017 / @ 10:30am (Ages 8-9) & 2pm (Ages 10-12)
Age Guide – Ages 8-9 and Ages 10 – 12
Duration – 2.5 hours
Booking Information
Please note: This is a longer workshop to allow adequate time to learn the software and try out all the various opportunities. There will be a short break during the session. Please ensure children bring a small snack.
In the interests of the best possible experience for everyone involved, we ask that you respect the age guide of the workshop. If you have any questions about the age guide then do contact us via email boxoffice@ark.ie or 016707788.
The Supernatural Pop-Up Choir Family Workshop
Create a big, other-worldly sounding choir and sing pop songs together in just an afternoon! Part of the Bram Stoker Festival 2017.
Go along to this fun workshop with families and friends and enjoy learning to sing a number of well-known fun songs together as one big group and turn them into fun new spooky versions with gothic harmonies, strange vocal sounds and crazy other-worldly improvisations thrown in for good measure.
Finally (weather permitting), this pop-up choir of deadly singers will invade the outside for a flash mob performance of these new supernatural songs for all to hear (and tremble!)
No prior experience whatsoever is needed – come one come all!
Tickets – €11 per child (20% Member discount applies)
Dates & Times – Sun 29 Oct @ 2pm
Age Guide – For ages 7+ and their adults
Duration – 90 mins
Booking Information
This is designed to be a family experience, so all chidlren should be accompanied by a participating adullt! Everyone participating requires a ticket.
Dracula’s Disco
Due to popular demand, this year The Ark take Dracula’s Disco outside to Meeting House Square where DJ Will Softly will be playing all the latest hits for you to enjoy complete with confetti cannons to inspire some seriously deadly dancing! This fun-packed and energetic DJ set will be perfect for young zombies, ghosts and all music-loving monsters. So get on your feet and have a blast!
Come along in costumes of any kind and make up your own graveyard dance moves.
Tickets -Free entry on a first come basis.
Dates & Times – Bank Holiday Mon 30 Oct @ 2-4pm
Age Guide – Ages 5 +
Duration – TBC
Please Note – Meeting House Square does have protection against the worst of the rain, but please remember to dress for the weather
Songwriting & Digital Tools Workshop
Learn how to create your own original pop songs in a lively workshop led by artists from Songschool. Invent your own lyrics and then come up with rhythms and melodies to turn them into a new smash hit!
Starting with fun music warm-ups, the group will then be guided in creating lyrics and music for a new song. Along the way you’ll get to explore song structure, composing, arranging and performance. Music software will be used to help you including Garage Band and Music Memos.
They will also record a live demo audio recording of the song at the end of the workshop which will help you remember the song afterwards and we will share it with you using SoundCloud which you can use to share if you wish.
Tickets – €11 per person (20% Member discount applies)
Dates & Times – Wed 1 Nov @ 11 am (Ages 7-9) & 2 pm (Ages 10-12)
Age Guide – Ages 7-9 and Ages 10-12
Duration – 90 mins
Booking Information
In the interests of the best possible experience for the participants and artists, we ask that you respect the age guide of the workshop. If you have any questions about the age guide then do contact our box office team via email or 016707788.
Booking Online:– You can book any of the events online here through our booking link directly to The Ark Events ticket sales
Spooky Songs and Sounds Workshop
Create your own fun and spooky music, soundscapes and songs for the week that’s in it with the help of Lorna McLaughlin, a member of the band The Henry Girls.
All of the music you create will be recorded as a live demo audio recording to help you remember it afterwards and for you to share using SoundCloud if you wish
Tickets – €11 per person (20% Member discount applies)
Dates & Times – Friday 3rd November @ 11am (Ages 5-7) & 2pm (Ages 8-10)
Age Guide –
- Ages 5-7, 75 mins.
- Ages 8-10, 90 mins.
Duration –
Booking Information
In the interests of the best possible experience for the participants and artists, we ask that you respect the age guide of the workshop. If you have any questions about the age guide then do contact our box office team via email or 016707788.
Music Gigs: SPACE
Always popular with The Ark’s audience, Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden invite children aged 6+ to take part in a musical exploration into space! Part of Science Week at The Ark
Using unusual sounds on unfamiliar instruments, SPACE will take you on an imaginative voyage to the stars complete with orbiting instruments, galactic games and original songs. Musicians Nico and Martin bring you an interactive music performance featuring their trademark wit, gentle energy and a little bit of chaos.
Tickets – €12 per person (20% Member discount applies)
Schools: €5 or €4.50 Early Bird (if booked by 27 Oct).
To make a schools booking, please use their schools booking form or call 016707788
Dates & Times –
- School Days – Fri 17 Nov @10.15am & 12.15pm
- Weekends – Sat 18 Nov @ 2pm & 4pm
Age Guide – Ages 6+
Duration -60 mins
Booking Information
In the interests of the best possible experience for the participants and artists, we ask that you respect the age guide of the workshop. If you have any questions about the age guide then do contact our box office team via email or 016707788.
Family Talk: My Place in Space
How was our Solar System made? How do we smash an atom? Did you know that we are all made from star dust? Find out in this special space-themed Science Week event
Exploring the story of our place in space, Dr Niamh Shaw merges astrophysics with particle physics in a highly interactive event aimed at all the family.
Tickets – Free Entry. Pre-booking recommended
Dates & Times – Sun 19 Nov @ 2pm & 4pm
Age Guide – All the Family
Duration – 45 mins
Booking Information
In the interests of the best possible experience for the participants and artists, we ask that you respect the age guide of the workshop. If you have any questions about the age guide then do contact our box office team via email or 016707788.
Tracks in the Snow – The Henry Girls
Back by popular demand this Christmas, follow the heavenly harmonies of The Henry Girls into an enchanting world of winter!
From sparkling icicles to wolves in the forest, the joy of sledding at high speed or the wonder of the Aurora Borealis on a frosty night, discover the magic and mysteries of the festive season.
And just what did make those tracks in the snow? Find out as the band’s playful humour and trademark folk and trad melodies celebrate some of the things we love to see and do when the world turns white.
Tickets – €12 per person (20% Member discount applies)
Schools: €5 or €4.50 Early Bird (if booked by 27 Oct).
To make a schools booking, please use our schools booking form or call 016707788
Dates & Times –
- Weekends & Holidays – Every Saturday 2-30 Dec & Sun 17, Thu 28 & Fri 29 Dec @ 2pm & 4pm
- School Days – 1-21 Dec (Tue-Fri) @ 10.15am & 12.15pm
- Relaxed Performances – Thu 7 Dec @ 10.15am & 12.15pm & Sun 17 Dec @ 2pm
- Touch Tour – Fri 29 Dec @ 1.15pm – Free with your tickets for the 2pm show.
Age Guide – Ages 4 +
Duration – 50 mins
Booking Information
For preview performances on Fri 1 Dec and Sat 2 Dec (2pm only) all tickets are €9 for public or €4 for schools.
In the interests of the best possible experience for the participants and artists, we ask that you respect the age guide of the workshop. If you have any questions about the age guide then do contact our box office team via email or 016707788.
The Ark Opening Times
The Ark booking office is open Monday-Friday from 10am-4:30pm, and one hour before performances and workshops on weekends and in the evening. Outside these times, you can book online. Opening hours for exhibitions, workshops and performances vary – please check relevant events.
Directions To The Ark
The Ark is located in the heart of Temple Bar, on Eustace Street, which links Dame Street, at the South Great George’s Street junction, and the Quays, at the Millennium Bridge.
Car
The Fleet Street (Temple Bar) Car Park is located just off Westmoreland Street. As soon as you enter Westmoreland Street turn left for Fleet Street and the car park is on the left (opposite The Morgan Hotel).
The Fleet Street car park rate for visitors to The Ark is €5 for 3 hours. Any additional hours are charged at €3.10 per hour. To avail of the parking rate please present your ticket stub from The Ark, along with your parking ticket, when paying at the cash desk prior to collecting your car.
To get from the car park to The Ark, walk straight down Fleet Street, through Temple Bar Square and East Essex Street. Then take a left turn onto Eustace Street. The Ark is located just up the street on the right.
Bus
Take any bus to Dame Street or College Green. Walk down Dame Street and turn onto Eustace Street. The Ark is located halfway down the street on the left.
Dame Street is serviced by the following Dublin Bus services: 16; 16a; 19; 19a; 121; 122; 123; 49; 49a; 50; 51b; 51c; 54a; 56a; 77; 77a; 78a; 150; 151.
College Green is serviced by the following Dublin Bus services: 16; 16a; 19; 19a; 121; 122 123; 4; 7; 10; 10a; 11; 11a; 19; 19a; 46a.
Dart
Get out at Tara Street Dart Station and walk up the Quays, turning left when you reach the Millennium Bridge onto Eustace Street. The Ark is located just up the street on the right.
Luas
Red Line Luas (from Tallaght/Connelly): Get out at the Jervis stop.
Walk down through the Italian Quarter and cross the Millennium Bridge. You are now at the end of Eustace Street. The Ark is just up the street on the right.
Green Line Luas (from Sandyford/St Stephen’s Green): Get out at Stephens Green stop.
Walk down through Grafton Street. Take the left turn just after Brown Thomas onto Wicklow Street to Great George’s Street. Turn right and walk to Dame Street. Cross the road and turn onto Eustace Street. The Ark is located halfway down the street on the left.
