St. Patrick’s Day Shows
Design and production has commenced at Spraoi Studios on a series of new shows which the company will present in several Irish cities and towns on St. Patrick’s Day. Following
St. Patrick’s Day Shows
Design and production has commenced at Spraoi Studios on a series of new shows which the company will present in several Irish cities and towns on St. Patrick’s Day. Following a hectic 2024 production schedule, the studios have been stripped-back and are cleared for the creation of a whole new body of parade productions. In
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Spraoi News
Arts Council Policy Launch
The Arts Council has launched its first Street Performance and Spectacle policy and strategy implementation plan. The document charts a roadmap for these exciting art forms for the coming years.
Spraoi Speech
Spraoi Speech, a periodic company newsletter, was recently published and circulated to festival and other Spraoi stakeholders. It captures the diverse range of activities Spraoi was involved in throughout 2024.
Spraoi at Samhain
Spraoi returns to Waterford streets with a Fire & Shadows procession on Friday, October 25th. An ancient Waterford folklore character with dark history returns with Waterford spectacle artists, dancers, musicians, and
Spraoi N.E.S.T. Artists 2024
Waterford Spraoi is partnered with festivals in Scotland, England, and Wales. Together they form the 4 Nations Bursary Project. It empowers artists from all four countries to create new street
Waterford Credit Union Winners
Congratulations to Waterford Credit Union and City of Waterford Brass who won Best Community Entry award for this year’s Waterford St. Patricks Day Parade. Their award was presented by Mayor
Spraoi Clonmel Performances
Spraoi was delighted to be commissioned by Tipperary County Council to perform at the official opening of Clonmel’s stunning new Kickham Barracks Plaza. Spraoi’s friends and colleagues Wobbly Circus, Maria
Snail’s Tale Dublin Debut- St Patricks Day Festival
Snail’s Tale by Wexford artists Caoimhe Dunn and Dominic Palmer received its Dublin premiere during this year’s St. Patrick’s Festival. Spraoi’s Mentoring+ programme supported and guided the production’s development over
Mayor Visits Spraoi Studios
Mayor of Waterford, Councillor John O’Leary, recently visited Spraoi Studios. The Mayor was videoed for a promotional campaign relating to 2023 St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Mayor O’Leary met and chatted
Spraoi Festival Nominated for Waterford News and Star Green Room Award
The Waterford News and Star Green Room Awards nominations shortlists have been announced. Spraoi Festival is shortlisted for ‘The People’s Choice Award’. Spraoi is absolutely delighted to be considered by
60th Anniversary Celebration
Waterford Credit Union celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. It plans an array of events marking the occasion, including performances in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parades in Waterford and Tramore.
Spraoi at SETU
SETU commissioned Spraoi to participate in the celebrations by animating the Cork Road campus with performances and installations