Introducing Oh, What a Day! – Little Red Kettle’s New Interactive Touring Play

A brand new adventure is on its way to primary schools across Waterford!

Little Red Kettle is delighted to introduce Oh, What a Day!, our latest Interactive Touring Play (ITP), written and directed by Joe Meagher.

Packed with humour, imagination and plenty of unexpected twists, this year’s production explores what happens when everything seems to be going wrong, and how we can find ways to cope, adapt and keep going.

With children at the heart of the action, Oh, What a Day! promises another exciting live theatre experience, bringing storytelling, creativity and participation directly into primary schools.

Oh, What a Day! – The Story

We’ve all had one of those days when absolutely nothing seems to go right. But what if one bad day turned into something much bigger?

In Little Red Kettle’s new Interactive Touring Play, Oh, What a Day!, an ordinary day takes an unexpected turn, leading to a whirlwind of mishaps, surprises and challenges.

Through humour, storytelling and a little bit of chaos, the play explores how we cope when things don’t go to plan, how we deal with frustration and how a different perspective can help us find a way forward.

And in true Little Red Kettle style, the children aren’t simply watching the adventure unfold — they become part of the story, helping to bring the action to life!

The Children Are the Stars of the Show

What makes Little Red Kettle’s Interactive Touring Play special is that the children themselves become the characters in the story.

Rather than watching a traditional performance, pupils are invited to step into different roles, helping to create the action as the story unfolds.

Guided by the LRK performance team, the children receive gentle prompts, whispered instructions and support throughout their involvement. There’s no need to learn lines, prepare costumes or rehearse beforehand.

Teachers can even find themselves becoming part of the fun!

This approach allows children to experience theatre from a completely different perspective, encouraging confidence, imagination, teamwork and a sense of achievement.

Learning Through Storytelling and Play

Each year, Little Red Kettle’s Interactive Touring Play explores themes that are relevant to children’s lives and the world around them.

This year’s production focuses on how we respond when things go wrong. Through the story, children can explore big feelings, unexpected challenges and the importance of approaching difficult situations with creativity and resilience.

While the experience is designed to entertain, it also creates opportunities for meaningful learning.

For teachers, the themes can spark classroom conversations about emotions, perseverance, problem-solving, and supporting one another.

By combining theatre and participation, Oh, What a Day! gives children a fun and memorable way to explore ideas that extend beyond the performance itself.

Meet the Team Behind Oh, What a Day!

Written and directed by Joe Meagher, Oh, What a Day! brings together a talented creative team for another season of interactive theatre in primary schools.

Joining Joe are Natasha Everitt, Shauna Farrell, Cillian Jacob and David Marchant, who will guide young participants through the story, supporting them as they step into different roles and bring the performance to life.

Deirdre Dwyre, our Production Designer, brings the production’s visual world to life by creating the colourful backdrops, costumes and props that transform school halls into imaginative theatrical spaces.

Behind the scenes, preparations are well underway, with the team already having come together for an initial table read ahead of rehearsals beginning in November.

We’ll also be introducing the team individually in our upcoming Meet the Cast feature, giving everyone a chance to get to know the people behind the production before they head out on the road.

Bringing Oh, What a Day! to Schools

Little Red Kettle’s Interactive Touring Play brings live theatre directly into primary schools, making the experience accessible to children in their own school environment.

The new production begins touring on 23 November 2026, bringing another season of storytelling, participation and creative adventures to school halls across Waterford.

For schools familiar with our ITP, it’s an opportunity to enjoy a brand new story. For those who haven’t experienced it before, Oh, What a Day! offers an exciting introduction to Little Red Kettle’s approach to interactive theatre.

Want to learn more about how our Interactive Touring Play works?

Read our blog: What Is Little Red Kettle’s Interactive Touring Play?

For enquiries or further information about Oh, What a Day!, contact [email protected].

We can’t wait to bring another unforgettable theatre experience to schools!