Special performances and events

Want to do a doodle that glows? Learn about Dangerology? Play a game of Pictionary on a big screen? We’re expert in taking the daft and the fanciful, and making it a reality. We love to see families and kids take part in the adventures and experiences we conjure up. We design and tailor every creative project and event to suit the space, audience and context. And we’re always open to new ideas and opportunities.

‘We had a fantastic experience at the Glow festival in Smithfield. We attended the story doodle workshop and we all had a really positive and worthwhile experience. The kids really engaged with the workshop and as a teacher I picked up some great story writing ideas. We also enjoyed the street performers and hula hoop session!!! Would highly recommend and look forward to attending other similar events’.

Parent at Glow family festival, Smithfield

Events for Private Clients

We love to work with clients to produce unique and unforgettable events. We create magical experiences that bring staff and their families together to celebrate special times of year. From summer family fun days to winter wonderlands; staff and family outings to special celebrations. We work with clients to produce tailored events that amaze, dazzle and delight.

‘We really enjoyed working with Grasshopper on our recent Take Your Kids to Work Day event. They really stood out by listening to the brief and suggested activities that didn’t rely on technology, but taught something along with being fun and engaging. They were a pleasure to collaborate with’.

Claire Adams, Facebook

Outdoor arts

We get a kick out of putting on events in public places where every family is welcome. We love designing projects for streets, parks, squares and other outdoor spaces. We work with leading Irish and International artists to produce outdoor arts programmes. See projects our team has previously worked on here.

Creative collaborations

Children are instinctively creative. We unite them with artists in schools, in the community and with their families so they can explore, learn and grow. We set up exciting projects and events, where children get to work with designers, composers, musicians, storytellers, choreographers and street performers, to learn skills, experiment, invent and create.

‘The entire outreach project process was most enjoyable and also educational. We would like to thank Grasshopper for allowing us to participate. We would readily partake again if invited!’

Fionnuala McHugh, Vice-Principal, Dublin 7 Educate Together National School (participants in a lantern making project , co-ordinated by Grasshopper and facilitated by artist Maeve Clancy, Nov 2016)