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Street Performance: The Tale of Merrymind presented by Fidget Feet

Street Performance: The Tale of Merrymind presented by Fidget Feet

Fidget Feet, the national company for aerial arts in Ireland, in partnership with Donegal Arts Office, are bringing to the festival a sensational new outdoor street performance with 8 FF performers working on their new aerial movable rig ‘Soarapod.’ This new work is inspired by ‘The tale of ‘Merrymind.’
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There are four shows over 2 days. Performaces last 35-40 minutes.

When & Where

Venue: St Columba’s College, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal

  • Saturday 11 October 2025

    • Show 1: 3.00pm

    • Show 2: 5.00pm

  • Sunday 12 October 2025

    • Show 1: 1.30pm

    • Show 2: 3.30pm

 

About the show

 
Fidget Feet, the national company for aerial arts in Ireland, in partnership with Donegal Arts Office, are bringing to the festival a sensational new outdoor street performance with 8 FF performers working on their new aerial movable rig ‘Soarapod.’ This new work is inspired by ‘The tale of ‘Merrymind.’ Come along to one of the shows and see some of the well known characters from this famous Frances Browne story. You will be transported with movement dance, theatre  and comedy to bringing the magic of this story alive.  Show lasts 35-40 minutes.

PS: This is an outdoor performance so come dressed for all weathers and if you need to bring a camping chair during the performance please do !

 

About Fidget Feet

Since 1998, Fidget Feet have created, established and nurtured the aerial dance sector in Ireland and created international connections and collaborations. Over 30 shows have been created and toured in this time, ranging from indoor, outdoor, crane, and vertical dance performances around iconic Irish landmarks, shows for young audiences, community development regionally, professional development through establishing Ireland’s first aerial dance festival and training centre. These performances and opportunities take place throughout the country to make the art form accessible to all. We have achieved this through hard work, successful partnerships with venues, educational institutes, festivals and funding bodies such as Creative Europe, and the Arts and Cultural Capital Scheme 2016.

Ticketing Info

  • Admission: €5 per ticket / €15 for a family of four

  • Spaces limited – advance booking essential

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Acknowledgements

Part of the Donegal Bay and Bluestacks Festival.
Event sponsors: Creative Ireland and The Arts Council.
Festival sponsors: Donegal County Council and the Finn Valley Voice.

About the Frances Browne Literary Festival

The Frances Browne Literary Festival celebrates the life and legacy of Frances Browne (1816–1879), the “Blind Poetess of Ulster.” Rooted in her hometown of Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Co. Donegal, the festival brings together poets, writers, musicians, and communities from Ireland and beyond to share in her spirit of creativity, inclusion, and multilingual expression.

📖 Explore the full programme and festival information at: www.francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com

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