The Adventures Of Shay Mouse – The Mouse From Longford
The Adventures Of Shay Mouse – The Mouse From Longford
By Pat McCabe.
Adapted & performed by Shane Carroll & Padraic McIntyre.
Runtime: 55 mins | No interval
Suitable for ages 5+
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Shay Mouse lived peacefully in Bornacoola Wood until an evil band of rats took it over, forcing Shay to leave in disgrace.
He travels across the midlands where, in a series of wonderful adventures, he meets new friends and enemies. He eventually ends up in Dublin where he befriends Jack Russell, but will they be able to rescue all his friends from Pat The Rat and his evil band back in Bornacoola Wood?
Based on one of the warmest and lively children’s books to be published in Ireland, this new adaptation and inventive production with songs and delightful regional accents is a treat for young audiences.
Poster Image Credit: Shane Cooney
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