The elves are given packs, the songs they can sing, jokes they can tell. The fake snow is sourced from the same company that supplies Game of Thrones.
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The audition process for the elves is almost as well known as the production itself.Īn X-Factor template is used, and candidates are asked a series of important questions, along the lines of, how does Rudolph fly.
“Only one person in the whole place calls them that - payroll,” says Seamus, laughing.
The location is referred to as a set - Beyond is given the respect of a theatrical production - and as for the elves, they are never, called by their human names. This year it’s Beyond, and without spoiling the surprise, it features snow caves and gnomes. Seamus thinks of it as a “panto over 10 acres” - the name and story change every year just as a panto does. Natalie Ryan, 4, gets a hug from Peppermint Wintertoes in the ice tunnel at Fota Island’s Beyond.
Today, it’s become something of a tradition, an institution, in Cork, no mean feat considering it’s only five years in the making. Word quickly spread and demand was so strong, the website crashed when tickets were released. Fake snow, mulled wine - it was a visit that could give Lapland a run for its money. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime." - Booklist "Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day." - School Library Journal "This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too.Peter and Seamus would do it, they agreed, once it was the best in Ireland.įranc, a man who likes to think big, made it far more than just your average visit to Santa. an upbeat story hour selection." - Booklist Wow! Said the Owl : "With a satisfying night-to-day-to-night cycle, the book not only reinforces the concepts of colors but also provides a sense of security of the way things are supposed to be in the world. His colorful mixed-media collages present a hopeful world, filled with summery trees, sunny blue skies, and pastoral scenes from around the globe. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime." - Booklist on Wow! Said the Owl "Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day." - School Library Journal on Wow! Said the Owl "This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too." - The Horn Book on Wow! Said the Owl, What a Wonderful World :"Hopgood interprets this beloved ballad, written by Thiele and Weiss and made famous by Louis Armstrong. an upbeat story hour selection." - Booklist on What a Wonderful World "With a satisfying night-to-day-to-night cycle, the book not only reinforces the concepts of colors but also provides a sense of security of the way things are supposed to be in the world. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime." - Booklist on Wow! Said the Owl "Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day." - School Library Journal on Wow! Said the Owl "This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too." - The Horn Book on Wow! Said the Owl, "A pleasing blend of visual charm and winter cheer that will delight children and grown-ups alike." - School Library Journal on Walking in a Winter Wonderland "Hopgood interprets this beloved ballad, written by Thiele and Weiss and made famous by Louis Armstrong. "Hopgood interprets this beloved ballad, written by Thiele and Weiss and made famous by Louis Armstrong.
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