International Literature Festival Dublin

Dublin’s annual celebration of the best of Irish and international literary talent

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Words Upside Down: Moth & Butterfly Storytelling

Settle in for an evening of dynamic oral storytelling performed by the Moth & Butterfly ensemble, guest artists, and even a few lucky audience members.

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Location :

In-Person

Age :

18+

Date :

Mon 20 May

Time :

18:00

Venue :

Merrion Square Park - Byzantium

Price :

€10 / €8
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Words can turn worlds upside down, inside out, and backwards. Settle in for an evening of dynamic oral storytelling performed by the Moth & Butterfly ensemble, guest artists, and even a few lucky audience members. From traditional tales to personal stories to improvised yarns, this multi-genre celebration of the oral tradition is not to be missed for tellers and listeners alike.”

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Moth & Butterfly is an Arts Collective and Festival from the West of Ireland celebrating traditional and innovative modes of storytelling. In addition to their regular live storytelling nights, they host the annual Moth & Butterfly International Festival of Storytelling and Improvisation.

Presented in partnership with Moth & Butterfly.

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