# The Holding Bones as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling

> The Holding Bones as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling takes place on 22 November 2026 at Civic Theatre, Civic Theatre, Parthalán Place, Belgard Rd, Tallaght, Dublin. The Holding Bones lovingly recalls a host of characters – songsters, storytellers and mischief makers. In paying playful homage to her ancestors, Niamh Lawlor contemplates the purpose of life. Her…

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- Last updated: 2026-10-19

## Key facts

- **Starts:** 22 November 2026
- **Ends:** 22 November 2026
- **Venue:** Civic Theatre, Civic Theatre, Parthalán Place, Belgard Rd, Tallaght, Dublin
- **County:** Dublin
- **Province:** Leinster
- **Destination:** Dublin
- **Coordinates:** 53.28838, -6.37219

## Booking and links

- [Tickets and event info](https://www.civictheatre.ie/whats-on/the-holding-bones-as-part-of-the-sceal-festival-of-puppetry-storytelling/)

## Details

The Holding Bones lovingly recalls a host of characters – songsters, storytellers and mischief makers. In paying playful homage to her ancestors, Niamh Lawlor contemplates the purpose of life.

Her life.

Set in her studio she draws upon her skills as a puppet maker and visual artist to enrich the tale she has to tell, as funny as it is deeply moving.

Age Suitability (Adults)

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