This Culture Night Galway County Council proudly presents Take a Walk with Crom, an intimate Macnas spectacle that will meander through the medieval streets of Athenry.
Watch the wise and magnificent Crom lurk around Athenry town centre alongside Macnas performers, stilt walkers and drummers who promise to entertain and enthrall.
Crom emerged from the 2014 Macnas production Symphony for the Restless and has wandered the streets of Galway City, Dublin City and Ballina.
‘Raging, roaring, grieving; staggering, rootless out of proportion; loose wild and weary in this world. The giant, Crom is tormented by his own illusion and delusions. He is intoxicated with rage, he is disorientated, restless, and lawless…’
Macnas is an award-winning internationally acclaimed performance company from Galway. Productions are immersive and spectacular, and its repertoire includes parades, theatre shows, installations, film and performance art.
Macnas makes transformative immersive work, collaborating with artists, audiences and communities, nationally and internationally.
In 2020 Macnas relocated their sculpture workshop to 5km outside of Athenry and have been working with local schools and getting to know the area.
Macnas artist Lisa Sweeney worked with 6th class students at Scoil Croí Naofa to create nests and feathers that were part of Con Mór, The Giant in 2023.
In the past, Macnas performed many times during the Athenry Medieval Festival. Now, for the first time since the mid-90’s, Macnas will take to the streets of Athenry to delight audiences of all ages.
“We are delighted to work with Macnas in an outdoor setting and as its home to the Macnas workshop, Athenry presents as a perfect venue”, says Sharon O’Grady, Galway County Arts Officer.
Before Take a Walk with Crom, come to Athenry to enjoy other Culture Night events at Skylark, Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre and walk around the town to experience ‘one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Ireland’.
Stay afterwards to witness a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Londis Athenry in the park.
Galway County Council Arts Office in partnership with Macnas and Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre present Take a Walk with Crom, a Culture Night Late event.
