Previous Puppet Shows
"Mick an Chnoic" was conceived as seanachie type figure, who introduces the theme of the show and concludes with a summary of its lessons. Over the years, Mick and his Buddy the Hangeraun, have tackled; Bullying, Litter, Racism, Jealousy, and Greed.
The audience usually meet Mick and the Hangeraun before they settle into a one of Mick´s stories, and being a mountain, Mick has been around for a long time and has heard some good ones!
These are but a few....
"More than a Nuff"
Justin, Etta, and Donagh Nuff were on a picnic. Justin, the youngest, goes exploring and discovers a Wonderberry bush. He picks some to share with his brother and sister, but is waylaied by the evil Pooka.
A cautionary tale of Greed and Gluttony "More than a Nuff" features Wobbly Water, Warbling Worms and of course those Wonderful Wonderberries.
"Eeny, Meeny, Miny or Mo?"
It was decision time on planet Plonk. The handsome princess had to make a choice. Who would be her king? Would it be prince Eeny, the daredevil with the beautiful hair? Wouldit be Meeny, the athelete with the beautiful eyes? Would it be Miny, the romantic with the beautiful lips? Where did plain Mo fit into the equation? And what was the wishing worm to do with any of it?
"Eeny, Meeny, Miny or Mo?" is about jealousy. The story explores
how peer and social pressures can blur perceptions and create "jealousy". It illustrates how honesty and self belief can help to solve the problem.
Despite its more serious message , "Eeny, Meeny, Miny or Mo?" is a light hearted, fun filled, alien love story with plenty of cheesy laughs, catchy tunes and daredevil stunts. Written principally for 6 to 9 year olds, the story can be enjoyed on
many levels by children of all ages.
"The Cabbage Head King"
Another delightful tale from "Mick an Chnoic" which deals with the
problem of bullying, its causes and its cure.
Recommended for an age group of 4 - 8 "The Cabbage Head King" is a story full of song that will delight and educate children of all ages.
Leah Malone should have been a very happy girl. She was the best goalkeeper her school ever had, and they had reached the final of the Cup...But Leah was not a happy girl. Tony Kickham (the school bully) had discovered her secret and was making her life a misery.
Will the Cabbage Mice and the Cabbage Head King be able help her in time to save the Day...and win the match?
"The Legend of the Blue Banana"
Appealing to 6 to 10 year olds "The Legend of the Blue Banana" is fun, entertaining and educational.
It is a fable about the dangers of a closed mind. Racism, social exclusion and blind ignorance are explored
through metaphors, and symbols, teaching us that you can´t judge a fruit by its cover, or is it that you can´t judge a book by its skin...?
And aside from Mick an Chnoic there has also been . . .
"How The Mice Saved Christmas"
Mrs Murphy had Christmas all prepared but.... she forgot to put out the fire, and Santy won´t get down the chimney!
It´s left to the brave Cabbage Mice to be super heroes, avoid the mean eyed cat and wake up Mrs Murphy to save Christmas!
"Bleep and Bloop Enjoy a Change of Heart"
Bleep was stuck inside playing computer and eating chocolate coated crisps and playing his new computer game. He´d missed out on all the fun and exercise and when his friend Bloop finally calls to him he saves him from a horrid dream. Commissioned by the Health Promotion Unit of the Southern Health Board.
"Feargal O´Fiddle´s Birthday Fuddle "
Feargal was so excited on the morning of his birthday that he was up before dawn and set off to visit his Granny Grace O´Malley at the docks. Tempted by cake, Feargal was tricked onto a Pooka´s boat and taken off to a desert island to guard the Pooka´s treasure. Using his wits and with some help from a friendly seagull Feargal escaped and made it home for tea!