THE MAKER
Drexel, an idealist inventor and his quietly brilliant servant, Pipe, are trying to invent something extraordinary — from absolutely nothing.
The Maker invites audiences into a world full of visual surprises, physical comedy, and strange magical experiments that teeter between brilliance and disaster.
From the team that created the world-touring hit show A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings and Barabbas co-founder Raymond Keane, comes this brilliantly playful new show inspired by Beckett, Borges, and Buster Keaton.
Age: 5 -10
Reviews
“To describe in detail what follows would be to give the game away. But the production’s inventiveness only intensifies, tumbling forward in a crescendo of visual wit and finely tuned physical comedy.” - The Irish Times ★★★★
“a masterclass in making theatre” - The Arts Review ★★★★
Production
Co-Produced with the Riverbank Arts Centre and Mermaid Arts Centre. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. International touring supported by Culture Ireland. Created as part of Dan Colley's residency in Riverbank Arts Centre supported by Kildare County Council and The Arts Council.
2025
Riverbank Arts Centre (Preview)
Dublin Theatre Festival at Draiocht (Premiere)
Baboró International Festival for Children, Galway
Photograph by Ste Murray
Directed by Dan Colley
Created by Dan Colley, with Manus Halligan and Raymond Keane
Performed by
Manus Halligan
Raymond Keane
Johanna O’Brien
Music by Danny Forde
Produced by Matthew Smyth and Ois O’Donoghue
Set Design Andrew Clancy
Costume Design Saileóg O’Halloran
Lighting Design Sarah Jane Sheils
Choreography Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
Voice of the Child Facilitator Mary-Lou McCarthy
Associate Director Ursula McGinn
Assistant Costume Designer Mae Leahy
Stage Manager Bairbre Ní hAodha / Sara Gannon
Assistant Stage Manager Iain Synott
Chief LX Peter Bond / Sarah Timmons
Production Manager Eoin Kilkenny
Graphic Design Sarah Moloney
Production photography Ste Murray
