Who are Barefeet, I hear you ask? From very humble beginnings armed only with face paint and a drum or two, Barefeet have been helping children living on the streets of Zambia for seven years. Co-founder Tobias Tembo, his colleagues and friends explain the uniqueness of the Barefeet story as they educate through entertainment (a clip worth watching).
And now, finally, after months of planning, Barefeet Zambia are on their way to Ireland!
If you are a youth worker, arts practitioner, development worker, development educator, or young person – or all of the above – there is something in this tour for you.
From Monday 30th June – Thursday 3rd July a range of activities and performances have been tailor made for general audiences and for practitioners for those looking to pick up a range of active learning methods based on Barefeet’s many years of experience in the field of street theatre. These include:
| Afrobatics | practitioners workshop | Mon 30 June 10:30am – 12:30pm @ Dance House (Dublin)
Uncle John | practitioners workshop | Mon 30 June 2:30 – 4:30pm @ Dance House (Dublin) NGO Safari | practitioners workshop | Tues 1 July 2:30 – 4:30pm @ Dance House (Dublin) Afrobatics | young people workshop | Tues 1 July 2:30 – 4pm @ Dance House (Dublin) Uncle John | young people workshop | Wed 2 July 3-5pm @ Limerick City Centre Barefeet street theatre parade and float performances through Temple Bar and Smock Alley. Info here: https://www.youth.ie/barefeet |
Events in Limerick are booked out but there are some limited places in Dublin soooo, if you have a love for drama, development, education; if you work with young people, or, if you are a young person, there is something in this tour for you.
Having seen the Barefeet crew perform in Zambia four years ago I can say that it’s worth the journey. You will leave the workshop/seminar/performance feeling inspired, refreshed, and determined!
Find more info via www.youth.ie/barefeet where you can book a spot NOW!
