Super Paua Stories

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Storytelling for young people aged 5+ Love the beach? Want to know what a grumpy limpet sounds like? Need to know how to hug without arms? Super Paua Stories is a collection of multilingual audio stories for young people, written by Irish writers and performed by professional actors.

  1. 08/12/2025

    Lá ar an Trá le hAlison ni Mháirtín

    "Níl aon rud níos fearr ná lá ar an trá, Na tonnta ag snámh, ’s gach rud go breá, An farraige ag oscailt mar bhéal an domhain, Teidí, Áine, ’s Mamaí ó Ard na hAbhann, There’s nothing better than a day at the beach, And the world’s biggest sandpit just within reach..." This bilingual story was inspired by favourite Irish words selected by children from across Wexford through a series of workshops in libraries during the summer of 2025. It is suitable for ages 5+. Writer: Alison Ní Mháirtín Performer and Dramaturg: Miriam Needham Producer and Director: Heather Rose Sound recording and editing: Jonas Dellow Thanks to Wexford County Council, Wexford libraries, Creative Ireland and the Glens Arts Centre for their support.

    7 min

  2. 01/05/2024

    Todos a Bordo!

    All aboard! Join us for a toe-tapping audio adventure where a train in São Paulo is your dance floor. Maria Eduarda de Andrade Fonseca Cardoso da Silva Barroso Coelho de Almeida Daniel (breathe!) Flynn is on her way to see her Dad, Max the Sax, play a special gig. Can you worm your way past The Minhocão and cross the tightrope in time to meet some very special guests?   A story with English, and Brazilian Portuguese  Devised by Alison Martin, Selma Daniel, Em Ball and Lara Gallagher Written by Alison Martin Performed by Selma Daniel Sound Design & Composition by Lara Gallagher Director & Dramaturg- Em Ball Sound Engineer- Clodagh Mooney Duggan Theme Tune by Tom Lane Super Paua Stories Season 4 was made possible by the support of the Arts Council of Ireland. A huge thank you to our partners axis: Ballymun for their support in recording the stories.

    14 min

  3. 02/15/2023

    Toffees de sufletul lu’ Fiodor by Alexandra Gogan

    Ale is a 12 year old who knows the power of ‘’poftă’’ and the importance of  honoring a craving, so she’s on a mission! “6 toffees, 5 mouths. De sufletu’ lu’ Fiodor’’. What people on missions don’t tell you is that they’re all afraid of getting caught.  Sometimes, when you find yourself running, it's because you’ve just been very brave the minute before your feet decided to change location.   Toffees de sufletul lu' Fiodor by Alexandra Gogan. A story with English, Romanian and Romani.  Written and performed by Alexandra Gogan Additional performance by Tica Muntean, Alex Nucu & Lauren Kelly Sound Design and Composition by Lara Gallagher Sound Engineer- Ger Kellett Direction and Dramaturgy by Mark Ball Theme Tune by Tom Lane Super Paua Stories Season 4 was made possible by the support of the Arts Council of Ireland. A huge thank you to our partners axis: Ballymun for their support in recording the stories. A special thanks to St Mary's Primary School Dorset Street.

    15 min

  4. 01/19/2023

    Arwa and the Egotistical Limpet

    يلا The best pairings are often the most unlikely. Chips and milkshakes. Sandals and fluffy socks. Blathering seashells and a crescent moon. In this story, an unusual allyship is formed between Arwa, a quiet and curious young girl  بنت صغيره, and Gary, a moany grandiose limpet, as the pair venture together under the sea بحر in a quest to retrieve a precious jewel in time for Ramadan.  Arwa and the Egotistical Limpet A story with English, Arabic and a sprinkle of Gaeilge Written by Brigid O'Dea Performed by Ala Buisir and Morgan Cooke Sound Design & Composition by Lara Gallagher Development & Arabic Translation by Ala Buisir Director & Dramaturgy by Mark Ball Sound Engineer- Clodagh Mooney Duggan Theme Tune by Tom Lane Super Paua Stories Season 4 was made possible by the support of the Arts Council of Ireland. A huge thank you to our partners axis: Ballymun for their support in recording the stories.

    16 min

  5. 01/03/2023

    Caoimhe agus na Caoga Caorigh Craicáilte Le Fionn Foley

    Seo é Caoimhe agus na Caoga Caorigh Craicáilte Le Fionn Foley Tá Caoimhe deich bliain d’aois agus ina chonaí ar fheirm beag lena thuistí amuigh faoin tuath. Nuair a chloiseann a hathair go bhfuil a ghabhar, Setanta, tar éis bhriseadh isteach in Oifig an Phoist agus é ag ithe an t-airgead Comaoineach ar fad, cuireann sé de chúram ar a hiníon aire a thabairt ar a chuid caoige caoire craiceáilte. Níl Caoimhe ró-thogtha leis an jab in aon chor, ach shocraíonn sí cabhrú lena hatháir má ligeann sé í breathnú ar Lethal Weapon II an tráthnóna sin. D’aithíonn Caoimhe amach nach bhfuil sé chomh eascá mar a shíl sí aire a thabairt ar caoige caora cantalach. Tosaíonn ráflaí ag dul tríd an tréad faoi mic tíre agus sionnach fiachmhar sa choill in aice an bpáirc - agus tosaítear deighilt ceart i measc na caoire. Roimh i bhfad, tá eirí amach roimpi agus í ag streachailt caoire a hathair a chomáid faoi smacht. Cathfidh sí foghlaim go tapaí conas dealáil le bréag, cealgaireacht agus cac caoire, nó beidh an tréad go hiomláin tríne chéile. Scéal atá ann faoi a bheidh ag choinnigh do stuaim i lár géarchéim agus a bheidh ionraic duit fhéin i measc cás cracáilte!   Scríofa ag Fionn Foley Is é Mark Ball a stiúir an scéal Performed by Morgan Cooke Is í Lara Gallagher a rinne an dearadh fuaime agus a chruthaigh an ceol  Chruthaigh Tom Lane an ceol téama Sound Engineer- Ger Kellett Super Paua Team Company Director- Sian Ní Mhuirí Producer- Heather Rose Engagement Director- Mark Ball @SuperPaua - Twitter/Facebook @Super.Paua - Instagram This series was produced in collaboration with axis: Ballymun. Made possible by support from the Arts Council Ireland.

    21 min

  6. 06/25/2021

    The Snowman by Cathal McCabe

    Kamil and Julia wake to an overnight snowfall. They can't wait to go outside to build a snowman. Thus begins the short life of The Snowman who, 'born' in December, 'lives' only until the new year... but a life full of incident, observation, emotion and poetry. Based on the author's poem 'The Snowman' from his collection this is a story for children and their parents.   Written by: Cathal McCabe Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Sophie Campbell, Kamila Dydyna, Lena Kwiatkowska, Mateusz Szczerek and Max Woods Sound Design: Fiona Sheil Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council

    13 min

  7. 06/25/2021

    Dzien z zycia Shepa by Edyta Dolan

    Shep znalazł nowy dom. Teraz zajmuje się spacerami, pochłanianiem smakołyków, a nawet wspina się na drzewa! Is this happiness going to last? Co jeśli sąsiedzi Tyc i Hyc mają rację kiedy krzyczą za nim: Zostawili go poprzedni właściciele to i pewnie ci go zostawią, musi być jakiś wybrakowany!   Written by: Edyta Dolan Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Mateusz Szczerek and Justyna Cwojdzińska Sound Design: Dariusz Weclawek Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council

    18 min

  8. 06/25/2021

    Dee Dee and Her Special Day by Peter McCluskey

    Dee-Dee Nee-Bee-Ess-Kee is 12 years old and she loves to daydream and to play with her little dog, Bobek. Mieszka w małym miasteczku niedaleko pięknego lasu. One day she decides not to go to school but, instead, to go to the forest to have a special day all to herself. "Bobek -  I will have a fantastic day and do all the things I want to do," she tells her little dog. Bobek jumps up and down and runs around in circles -  jest taki podekscytowany. Early in the morning Dee Dee sets off for the forest to have her special day. But...how will Dee-Dee's day turn out to be? How special will it be? Cóż, dowiedzmy się, co się stanie......   Written by: Peter McCluskey Directed by: Kamila Dydyna Performed by: Justyna Cwojdzińska Sound Design: Fiona Sheil Theme tune by: Tom Lane Recording engineer: Stephen Crawley Produced by: Heather Rose Dramaturgy by: Mark Ball Language consultant: Aleksandra Rosiak   Special thanks to: Riverbank Arts Centre, axis: ballymun and the Arts Council

    18 min
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Storytelling for young people aged 5+ Love the beach? Want to know what a grumpy limpet sounds like? Need to know how to hug without arms? Super Paua Stories is a collection of multilingual audio stories for young people, written by Irish writers and performed by professional actors.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
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