A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings
Presented by Canada Ireland Foundation
Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic tale, brought to the stage for children and adults
to share.
In a kitchen, in a theatre, two storytellers and their audience find something remarkable — a very old man with enormous wings. The wise neighbour woman tells us he’s an angel. The priest says he’s an imposter. Pilgrims flock to see him, hoping to be healed by him, hoping for a gawp. They leave with something different than what they expected.
Adapted from Gabriel García Márquez’s ‘Un señor muy viejo con unas alas enormes,’ Collapsing Horse brings this classic piece of magical realism to the stage in search of its beautiful, strange, emotional richness.
Inspired by a story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Directed by Dan Colley, Adapted by Dan Colley, Manus Halligan & Genevieve Hulme Beaman, Produced by Matthew Smyth, Set and Objects designed by Andrew Clancy, Lighting designed by Sarah Jane Shiels, Composition and Sound Design by Alma Kelliher, AV Design by Eoin Kilkenny, Production Management by Eoin Kilkenny, Stage Management by Evie McGuinness, Production Photography by Ste Murray. Originally produced by Collapsing Horse, Funded by Arts Council Theatre Project Award and a residency in Riverbank Arts Centre, supported by the Arts Council and Kildare County Council. International touring supported by Culture Ireland.
November 27
to November 29, 2025
Tickets are Adult - $45 Student - $30
Franco Boni Theatre
November 27th – 8pm
November 28th – 8pm
November 29th – 8pm
For children 8+ and adults of all ages.
This performance is 45 Minutes
