Storytelling event with Jack Lynch
Master of storytelling, Jack Lynch tells a wide range of stories that draw on Ireland's rich oral tradition combining elements from folklore with ancient Irish myths and Wonder Tales. Dublin-born Jack is rooted in the seanchai tradition as explored by Eamon Kelly and John Campbell, having shared a stage with both. His great humor and charm combine to deliver his engaging stories in the most entertaining, hilarious manner.
As a storyteller, told often for the Dublin Yarnspinners, Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC, in Belgium, England, Scotland, and Illinois festivals. He has twice been the featured Irish storyteller at the Cape Clear Festival and at Gimistory in the Cayman Isles. festivals. As an actor, he's played in almost all of Dublin and the country's Theaters. He's appeared on Ballykissangel and numerous other TV programmes and films. He also spent five seasons as a presenter/writer/actor/puppeteer on Irish Children's TV.
Jack’s repertoire includes Irish myths and Wonder Tales and tall tales. He has recently explored the folklore associated with WB Yeats alongside the current Yeats Exhibition at the National Library of Ireland. He has much experience in schools, libraries, and prisons.
He is a founder member (and chairman) of Storytellers of Ireland/Aos Scéal Éireann and of the Dublin Yarnspinners, he co-curated the “Making Hay While the Sun Shines” Festival at Farmleigh in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.
When working with young people, Jack draws on stories from many corners of the world and encourages the collection of reminiscences from grandparents. He leads a storytelling workshop for children at the National Museum in Collins Barracks. For the Axis Centre in Dublin’s Ballymun, Jack facilitates the annual Tales project. At the National Library of Ireland, he has explored the folklore of WB Yeats as part of The Life and Work of William Butler Yeats, the library’s current exhibition.
Ticket 4 €, at box office 5 €
For Tallink Club One members -10%
Translation into Estonian.
Start at 18:00.
Duration 2 hours (15 min break).
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