Episode 1
‘Cinderella’s Other Fella’ written and narrated by the hilarious comedian and children’s author Jason Byrne. A bizarre and funny take on the traditional tale involving a ‘step-ma’, step-sisters, a glamourous ball and some wigs.
Episode 2 –
‘A-Lad-in The Mitchelstown Cave’ written by Karl Harpur and narrated by Radio and TV Presenter Doireann Garrihy. This modern take on a classic tale is funny and heart-warming. Can Al and his bestie, Jazzie, save Al’s home from the evil Mr McScrawney? McScrewie? McScoogie …. we can never get his name right.
Episode 3 –
‘The Great Big Pig Gig’ written and narrated by the comedian and actor Bernard O’Shea. This take on a classic fairy-tale will have you laughing … and possibly singing … out loud; a treat for Vegans everywhere.
Episode 4 –
‘The Little Red Hen’ written and narrated by comedian … and friend to Zig and Zig, Sinead Quinlan. A hen, a pumpkin and a group of friends who can’t put down the game-controller for two minutes. Seriously … what’s wrong with animals these day?! All that screen time is bad for their eyes.
Episode 5 –
‘Humpty Mumpty’ written by children’s author and comedian Jason Byrne and narrated by Radio and TV Presenter Baz Ashmawy. Will Humpy ever get a crack at his dream job? Or will he just end up with egg on his face! And yes … there are lots of egg puns in this one!
Series Overview
Storybud’ is a series of 15 funny, short stories based on well-loved fairytales and nursery rhymes for kids aged 8 and over. Written by Jason Byrne, Karl Harpur, Alison Spittle, Bernard O’Shea and Sinéad Quinlan; the stories are hilariously reimagined with lots of funny and silly twists.
With a large dollop of Irishness these refreshed tales like ‘Cinderellas other Fella’ and ‘The Elves and the Loo Maker’ and ‘Humpty Mumpty’ are read in true Jackanory style by Jason Byrne, Deirdre O’Kane, Bernard O’Shea, Doireann Garrihy, Sinéad Quinlan and Baz Ashmawy.
Each tale is brought to life with a dash of top notch funky and colorful illustrations and animation helping the humour along the way.