Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre
The Siamsa Tíre mission is to reflect Ireland's great wealth of music, dance and folklore on stage, through vibrant, colourful theatrical entertainment and to continue creating new folk theatre presentations, drawing on our traditions and a rich cultural reservoir.
Presented through the medium of theatre, using traditional song, dance and mime/movement these Siamsa Tíre performances continue to receive standing ovations both from home and worldwide audiences, captivated perhaps by the appeal of a way of life from times past and by the intriguing Celtic resonances that are so much part of Irish heritage and traditions. The theatre also hosts concerts, opera, and other theatrical events.
At the heart of Siamsa Tire lies a five-person professional core group of full-time players supported by selected artists drawn from the local community but trained in the unique Siamsa style and idiom.
Full-time and community performers integrate and blend into a dedicated and talented team.
Training occurs in the theatre and in the Tithe Siamsa (Folk Acadamies) at Finuge in North Kerry and Carraig in Corca Dhuibhne, the gaelic or Irish speaking area of the Dingle Peninsula.
The Siamsa Tíre Company uses the stage discipline of traditional music, song and dance and mime/movement, when presenting their productions.
For more information www.siamsatire.com
