Circus

Heart of Our Story

St. Patrick’s Park, Dublin

Free

On Saturday 11 July, the Dublin City Council We Love July programme moves to St. Patrick's Park for Heart of Our Story, inspired by Dublin's rich literary heritage and the 300th anniversary of Gulliver's Travels. Storytellers, musicians, puppeteers and circus performers will bring the park to life through performances, workshops and imaginative experiences designed to spark curiosity and celebrate the stories that shape the city. All events are free. Programme subject to change MUSIC STAGE 12.00 – Regional Massapê – Música Brasileira 12.40 – Ballad Storytelling with Sean Fitzgerald 13.30 – Candlelit Tales 14.55 – New Brass Kings 15.45 – Ballad Storytelling with Sean Fitzgerald 16.50 – Regional Massapê – Música Brasileira 17.20 – Joe the Magician STORYTELLING TENT 12.00 – Ta Tum Tum – If Gulliver Was Travelling to Brazil, What Would He Find? 12.45 – Little Gem Puppets presents Maggie! 13.25 – Department of Cryptozoology 14.10 – Storytelling with Aideen McBride 14.55 – Little Gem Puppets presents Maggie! 15.40 – Ta Tum Tum – If Gulliver Was Travelling to Brazil, What Would He Find? 16.25 – Storytelling with Aideen McBride 17.10 – Department of Cryptozoology MOVEMENT & PARTICIPATION 12:00 – Drumology 12:40 – Jitterbug Jackson 13:20 – Gomba 14:00 – Jitterbug Jackson 14:40 – Joe The Magician 15:20 – Drumology 16:00 – Gomba 16:40 – Jitterbug Jackson 17:20 – Drumology DUBLIN CITY LIBRARIES DCC Libraries Presents "The Reading Nook" at St. Patrick's Park Drop into The Reading Nook at any time during the day to browse and borrow from our pop-up library, featuring a magical and mythical storybook collection, discover the services offered by DCC Libraries, and sign up for your FREE DCC Libraries membership. Visit www.dublincitylibraries.ie to explore thousands of books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, online resources, events, and free library services. Open throughout the day from 12:00pm-6:00pm Sensory Storytimes These welcoming multi-sensory storytelling sessions are tailored for neurodivergent children and individuals in a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment. Please note: Places are limited to 10 participants per session and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Email [email protected] for more information. Sensory Storytimes will take place in The Reading Nook at: 1:10pm–1:40pm, 3:00pm–3:30pm, 5:10pm–5:40pm CREATIVE CORNER 12pm – 14.15pm – Giant Collaborative Map Installation with Jane Groves: Inspired by Gulliver's Travels, children are invited to help create a giant imaginative map of lands, seas and adventures. 15.15pm – 18.00pm – The Creative Creatures of Hy-Brazil with Heather Grey: Create fantastical creatures inspired by the legendary island of Hy-Brasil using recycled materials and lots of imagination. FESTIVAL WALKABOUTS – ALL DAY Clancy Brothers The Giant Heart Amazing Flea In A Suitcase Keyboard Cormac The Bubble Guys MOMENTS OF WONDER - POP UP PERFORMANCES 12.15 – Curious State present: Scissors & Comb A choreography of chaos! 15.15 – Tumble Circus 16.00 – Curious State present: Scissors & Comb A choreography of chaos! 17.15 – Tumble Circus Further programme announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Programme subject to change. All events are free