You’ll See...

A woman stares forward opening a book. Paper characters pop out of the page.
  • Kids & Families
  • Theatre
  • Australian premiere
  • Wild Things
  • Centre for Creativity
  • Run time: 45 minutes, no interval Subject to change

Ireland

Ulysses for Children? Yes. Yes, Ulysses for Children. James Joyce’s epic novel, set across a single day in Dublin, comes to life for young audiences in this inventive new show. 

From esteemed Irish company Branar, You’ll See… combines live performance, intricate paper design and an original score in a piece of theatre that will excite both young and old. 

Supported by Culture Ireland.

Commissioned as part of Ulysses 2.2, a collaborative project between ANU, Landmark Productions and Museum of Literature, Ireland.

Sydney Opera House presents a Branar production

Event details

Ulysses for children: has the world gone mad?... Branar has gone and done it.

The Irish Times

Improbable and ambitious? Yes! One performer on stage telling a very famous story. You’ll See provides an enticing gateway for audiences both young and old, to discover the monumental and massive genius of James Joyce’s Ulysses. 

Why the Wild Things Festival Curator loves this show

About Branar

Based in the West of Ireland since 2001, Branar is one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies making work for children. Renowned for creating highly imaginative and beautiful work, Branar tours nationally and internationally. Their company’s motto is ‘serious fun’.

Aiming to instill not just wildness inside us but wonder, joy, curiosity and compassion, Branar views every child in Ireland and beyond as an equal citizen of the world who should be nurtured through engagement with exceptional arts experiences. Filled with wonder and creativity, their world and the world around them will be more fulfilling for all. 

The company tours nationally and internationally, bringing its work with equal enthusiasm to leading arts venues such as the South Bank Centre, London as to a local school in Galway. Branar is committed to reaching its audience, wherever they are.

Cast and credits

Adapted and Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn
Adapted and Performed by Helen Gregg
Producer Joanne Beirne
Composer Michael Chang
Book Design and Creation Maeve Clancy
Lighting Design Michael Foley
Sound Design Adrian Ferry
Costume Design Elaine Mears
Set Build Ciaran Kelly
Paper Creation Sorcha Ní Chróinín
Stage-Manager and Technician Michael Foley
Line Producer Niamh Ní Fhlatharta 
Marketing Noel Minogue
Production Assistant Nóra Burke
Design Assistant Oisín Parslow

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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Centre for Creativity

The Centre for Creativity is located at the end of the Western Foyers, next to the Drama Theatre. Best accessed through the Western Foyers entry.

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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