You can see Polar Bear & Penguin live:

Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse , Ontario, Canada

May 9th – May 13th 2025

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Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

May 31st – June 1st 2025

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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 and John Currivan bring this quirky new play for young audiences to life. Award-winning director Ian Cameron joins the team, along with designers Ger Clancy & Sarah Jane Shiels and composer Denis Clohessy. Polar Bear & Penguin is a tale of our time, infused with humour, friendship and fish.

‘The play demonstrates friendship as an antidote to loneliness. A lovely intimate theatre experience.’ 

Katy Hayes – Irish Independent
Photo by Ste Murray

‘…a celebration of difference and the power of friendship. Polar Bear and Penguin is a winner for younger and more sensitive audiences.’

Sara Keating – The Irish Times

Written & Performed by Paul Curley & John Currivan

Set Designer Ger Clancy

Director Ian Cameron

Lighting Designer Sarah Jane Shiels

Music & Sound Design Denis Clohessy

Digital Design & Animation Sabhdh Lawlor & Gareth Gowran

Costume Designer Ciara Fleming

Stage Manager Méabh Crowe

Chief LX Órla Kelly-Smith

AV Technician Aidah Sama

Creative Producer Claire O’Neill

Production Manager Lisa Mahony

Associate Producer Meitheal CPS; a Branar Initiative

Poster Design Philip Kennedy

Photography – Ste Murray

Videographer José Miguel Jiménez

Producing Partner Draíocht

Associate Producer (international presentation) COBA Cian O’Brien Arts