Sean Puppets

Welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of Kerry native, Sean O'Laoghaire. Sean, who lives in his native Portmagee, describes himself as "a dealer in of dreams and imagination, creating spaces and realms that allow magic to happen through puppet shows, stories and workshops."

Sean tells stories, performs puppet shows and conducts workshops and his love of Irish language, folklore, wildlife and environmental issues shines through in everything he does. He has been touring extensively throughout Ireland for Seachtain na Gaeilge with his show, Seasonal Soap Opera, playing in Kerry, Cork, Carlow, Kilkenny and Offaly.

"I first started touring with my show Seasonal Soap Opera about two years ago," said Sean. "The show is loosely scripted and based on the seasons. So the recent Seachtain na Gaeilge shows were based firstly on Spring and then on pollution and the way in which mankind has taken control of the weather away from the seasons with Mother Nature relegated to the subs bench. The show is totally interactive with the audience deciding who wins the battle."

The show is primarily aimed at families but contains something for everyone and all age groups. "My shows have a number of different levels, adults will enjoy certain elements of Seasonal Soap Opera while children will enjoy totally different aspects of the show," says Sean.

Sean grew up in a house full of stories, high jinks and laughter. He has been able to translate this upbringing in to his very creative and unusual style of work. He has been storytelling, performing and working as a puppeteer for more than ten years and loves the opportunity to tour around and see more of Ireland.

"I don't have a TV at home and so it's nice to stay in hotels and get a chance to catch up on some telly," laughed Sean. "I suppose my show is a bit like The Simpsons, in that it has something for everyone. I never really understood the need to differentiate between children and adults, after all every adult was once a child and every child will one day be an adult, and I think cleverly produced shows, whether on TV or put on with puppets, can and should appeal to everyone."

Sean has toured Ireland extensively, he has also worked in England and appeared on the TG4's chat show Ardan performing his Puppet Show Seo Don Gach Aimsir. On Sunday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. in Portmagee Community Centre, Sean will be performing with the All-Ireland award winning Portmagee Youth Club in a piece he wrote and helped direct. Tickets are available on the door for 5 euro for adults and 3 euro for teenagers.

Sean will also appear as part on the upcoming Samhlaiocht Easter Arts 7 Children's Bumble Bee festival in the Imperial Hotel on Easter Monday.

For more information or to book for gigs please call Sean directly on 087 776 2989 or log onto