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The First Friday Series curated by Áine Phillips In association with Clare Arts Office and The Artists’ Resource Room Fri 6 Oct, Fri 3 Nov & Fri 1 Dec 11am the Spás at glór The Artists' Resource Room is a visual artist-led community group providing a space for artistic dialogue in Co. Clare in the form of regular meetings, presentations, artist film screenings and debates. First Fridays is a monthly series of talks and interactions with some of Ireland’s leading visual arts practitioners, both curators and artists, this year curated by Áine Phillips.
Hilary Dully Hilary Dully is a filmmaker who has made work for RTÉ, TG4 and Channel 4 and in more recent years has engaged in community based filmmaking practice. Her film work has engaged with social issues and marginalised perspectives in Irish life for over three decades and she is presently working on a film in collaboration with young people in East Clare. information & booking - www.glor.ie glór gallery is open upstairs in glór from Fri 3 Nov 11am 10am – 5pm daily Little John Nee and is free of charge. Come in, have a Elected to Aosdána in 2016, Little John Nee is a writer and performer, coffee and a wander as well as a prolific creator of work for theatre. His style of theatrical around one of our storytelling with music has won him awards and international recognition. He has released an album of songs from his theatre shows superb exhibitions recorded with The Caledonia Highly Strung Orchestra. featuring renowned Irish artists and Little John will discuss his extensive body of work and his unique craftspeople. creative process. information & booking - www.glor.ie visual arts visual Fri 1 Dec 11am Frank Golden Frank Golden is a Clare-based poet, novelist, and screenwriter. He has published five books of poems and has received bursaries and awards from the Irish Film Board and the Arts Council of Ireland and is Head of Creative Writing at the Burren College of Art. Frank will discuss his creative methods and his cross disciplinary practice which extends PAGE into visual art alongside writing and film making. 2 information & booking - www.glor.ie 3
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Exhibitions of note include The RHA Biennial Drawing Exhibition; Exhibition; Drawing Biennial RHA The include of note Exhibitions Ireland; of Gallery National The by Art from Learning glór is home to a great gallery space that holds excellent visual art excellent holds that space gallery a great to is home glór to not successful, extremely been have Our exhibitions exhibitions. award-winning. mention The Halcyon is a bird of Greek legend and the name is now commonly commonly now is name and the legend of Greek is a bird Halcyon The bird the that believed ancients The Kingfisher. European the to given calm to power the and had Sea Aegean in the nest a floating made and nostalgic be to tends days’ of ‘halcyon use Our current waves. the of youth. days sunny endless seemingly of the recalling textiles as well as painting and showcases the diverse range of work of work range diverse the and showcases painting as well as textiles and nationally. locally both made being From Fri 13 October 2017 – Sat 13 Jan 2018 2018 Jan 13 – Sat 2017 13 October Fri From work the featuring exhibition media a mixed present to is delighted glór call open its launched glór artists. and emerging established of both of Halcyon theme the to respond to nationally artists asking exhibition Days Halcyon Days Days Halcyon Embrace Embrace Office Arts Clare annual PRHA and the O’Dea Mick by – A Dialogue CRUX included have exhibitions group Exhibition. Major in Ireland, finest the from art metalsmiths work , featuring in Metal In artists; and national local by work Bloom, featuring into Burst 20th comprising AIB, and Council Arts The from loan on Colour, Manie William Leech, including artists from Irish artworks century and Louis Le Brocquy; Cooke Barrie Martin William Orpen, Gale, Jellet, featuring Edge exhibition, Edge to Office Arts Clare recent and the and O’Mahony Deirdre Keating, Sean Souter, Camille from work Barry. Aideen
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The Midwife €7 8pm Oct 17 Tues France 2017 Provost Martin Dir: 15A Cert: mins 117 two unites Seraphine) (Violette, Provost, in this tender actors favourite of France's and female rediscovery about drama comedy is the Frot) (Catherine Claire, friendship. a single title, the of Midwife conscientious a living her has self-restraint whose mother (Catherine Beatrice, day one Until life. muted ex-girlfriend care-free father’s her Deneuve), and joy bringing chaos, contact, makes times. of happier memories Each season glór curates a fortnightly fortnightly a curates glór season Each and Irish acclaimed of critically programme from ranging films films. With international laugh to and docu-dramas dramas superb offers film season glór’s comedies, out loud taste. suit every to something Mary Mad for A Date €7 8pm Sep 26 Tues Ireland 2016 Thornton Darren Dir: 15A Cert: mins 82 Drogheda to returns McArdle Mary ‘Mad’ something in prison - for a short spell after Charlene, friend, best Her forget. rather she’d her be and Mary is to married get to is about Mary refuses Charlene When honour. of maid probably she that grounds on the one’ a ‘plus determined Mary becomes find a date, couldn’t is a Mad Mary for A Date wrong. her prove to first friendship, about story tender and tough days. glory of the go and letting love, glór Film Season Film glór 4
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Tues 14 Nov 8pm €7 8pm Nov 14 Tues USA UK, 2017 Dolezal Rudi Broomfield, Nick Dir: 15A Cert: 105 mins complicated Houston’s Whitney explores This unauthorised documentary her of and exploitation for feelings her Brown, Bobby with relationship with God. relationship singer’s gospel former the and even daughter, in her complicit as presented are associates and some family Houston’s footage unseen on previously heavily relies documentary and the downfall , during which Love Is Your My Love tour, 1999 global giant, Whitney’s from crack. publicly slowly, to began & Gabbana, in Dolce dressed Whitney, Me? I Be Can Whitney: Donnie Darko Donnie €7 8pm 31 Oct Tues 15 Cert: 113 mins USA 2001 Kelly Richard Dir: (Jake Darko, Donnie teen troubled incident, fatal a near after night One the him that figure warning rabbit-like a spooky encounters Gyllenhaal) Donnie As seconds. and 12 minutes, 42 6 hours, end in 28 days, will world the overcome to power the has he believes he his grip on reality, loses future. tragic forecast 15 its celebrate to cinemas in Re-released original and mind-bending classic deserves to be rediscovered on the big big on the rediscovered be to deserves classic and mind-bending original screen. For all the Fires not yet Lit A sung story of everyday courage Co-commissioned by Lime Tree Theatre Belltable, Limerick and Farnham Maltings Wed 4 Oct 8pm €20/€18 Conc./€9 BYOK Suitable for Ages 14+ Duration 60 Mins Bride-to-be Claire is not going to make a speech at her wedding. No way. She’s just not that type of person. But what if being timid is a good thing? What if being scared is just you starting an adventure? And so it is that a morning’s outing to the shops turns into a 24- hour odyssey where our heroine-in-pyjamas tries to locate her brave bone. A new solo performance of songs and spoken word from Catherine Ireton exploring small acts of courage and how they can be as contagious as fear. Winner of Brighton Fringe Music Award 2016
‘If Catherine Ireton performs any kind of a show at a venue near you buy a ticket and go see it’ Guide2Brighton
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow Sat 7 Oct 7.30pm €25 The Johnny Cash Roadshow is the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family and features respected singer-songwriter Clive John. After sold out shows across Europe this is now a bigger show than ever, introducing the new brass section, the ‘Roadshow Horns’ all accompanied by emotive screen visuals. This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world. october ‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was.’ Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Mr. Johnny Cash
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Directed by Melissa Firlit Performed by Craig McArthur Craig by Performed Firlit Melissa by Directed 8pm 11 Oct Wed 60 Mins Duration 14+ Ages for Suitable Conc. €15/€13 Thomas evangelist fierce but town, Irish a quaint like seem might Inishfree is a miserable Flynn Dwain jovial that knows He better. knows Magill Mrs sweet and that mother, his lovely enslaves O’Leary Timmy drunk, that flirt. is a blasphemous Cleary But place. this sinful save to on his shoulder, God with Thomas, to is down It dog barking a and misbehaving is angel an listening, not are townsfolk the salvation? for quest in his go will Thomas far how Just silenced. be will not Tickets selling fast. selling fast. Tickets Dermot & Dave: Ah Sure Lookit Ah Sure & Dave: Dermot €29 8pm 13 Oct Fri show comedy new hilarious Ennis with their to comes FM duo Today The show, up stand their from expect can people what . Asked Lookit Sure Ah legs and that grows show radio ‘Imagine a bonkers said: Whelan Dermot an arms like its waving and firing out craic arms and a head and starts ’ close. even Not in that movie. angry King Kong comedy, improvised stand-up, characters, favourite listeners’ With all their love?! to not – what’s segment gardening and an interactive music With Italian menu, served by Raviolo Verde @ glór. Verde Raviolo by served menu, With Italian Thurs 12 Oct From 6.30pm Film at 7.30pm €22 Film & Food & Food Film €22 7.30pm at Film 6.30pm From 12 Oct Thurs 18 Cert: mins 175 USA 1972 Coppolla Ford Francis Dir: film break-through Coppola’s Francis saga, Mafia Puzo’s on Mario Based American of seventies works and influential successful most of the one was film. The than a gangster more melodrama is a family Godfather The cinema. the of action the and Borgias, the like than Capone like less are Corleones baptisms, funerals. weddings, meals, rituals: family around film is planned Italian Film & Food Night & Food Film Italian The Godfather Post show discussion with Craig McArthur McArthur with Craig discussion show Post Misterman Resolve Productions present Resolve MÓRglór Award Concert 2017 Sat 14 Oct 8pm €22/€20 Conc. glór’s annual award to celebrate outstanding contribution to traditional music has this year been awarded to Dr. Geraldine Cotter. From Ennis, Geraldine is a well-known tin whistle and piano player, teacher and researcher. She has produced in excess of twenty albums as a recording artist, and is an accomplished piano accompanist and tin whistle soloist. She is a member of the Boruma Trio and Shaskeen. The MÓRglór concert honouring Geraldine will feature some of the most renowned traditional musicians and singers in the country and the county including Shaskeen, The Boruma Trio, Mary MacNamara, Charlie Harris, Maeve Donnelly, Eamonn Cotter, Tim Collins, Lillis Ó Laoire and the Performing Landscapes Ensemble, The Cotter Family, Mairead Casey and many more. information & booking - www.glor.ie
Ennis Food Festival presents Gourmet Food Village featuring Kevin Dundon Sun 15 Oct 12 – 5pm Kevin Dundon Demonstrations 2 & 4pm Duration 45 mins each €7.50 per adult, children free of charge Ennis Food Festival presents this year’s highlight event - the Gourmet Food Village at glór featuring TV Chef Kevin Dundon. Best known for his appearances on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen and RTÉ’s The Today Show, Kevin Dundon of Dunbrody Country House Hotel is the Good Food Ambassador for SuperValu and the face of many Irish Food campaigns by
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Clare Arts @ glór Arts Clare Clare’s Got Talent (semi-final) 8pm Oct 22 Sun (semi-final) 8pm Oct 29 Sun (semi-final) 8pm 5 Nov Sun 16s Seniors/Under €15/€10 (final) 8pm 12 Nov Sun of 4 family €20/€60 and in October is back Talent Got Clare’s 2017! November a chance present to FM is delighted Clare sponsored €3000 win to act lucky one for Hurley. O’Sullivan DNG by acts local feature will Performances comedians, musicians, dancers, singers, much and performers street magicians, and groups performers with solo more vote audience support in the the vying for of panel the from of approval seal the and Judges. expert information full for FM Clare to tuned Stay and live auditions deadline, entry about shows. last. The team took 9 took team The last. th 9
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days to reach Everest Base Camp before John set off off set John before Camp Base Everest reach to days ascent. of the phase next on the Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Elevate to donated will be sales ticket from Proceeds 2017 Everest ascent and raising awareness for the the for awareness and raising ascent Everest 2017 founded. and his wife he charity took Burke John and hotelier mountaineer Everest dream, personal fulfil a to partly challenge, on the charity the and funds for awareness raise also to but young among wellbeing promotes which Elevate, of group a of part as Nepal to travelled John people. on April 4 Clare Co. six from John Burke in Conversation Conversation in Burke John €20 8pm Oct 21 Sat tallest world’s to summit the man Clare first The and winning journalist award will join mountain Cooke John broadcaster Thurs 19 Oct 8pm 8pm Oct 19 Thurs 18s BYOK Under Conc./€9 €20/€18 Director Whelan Peter Christian Elliott Cello Cello NicAthlaoich Aoife the among are Concertos Brandenburg Bach’s concerto. Baroque of the examples perfect most their invention, tireless their match works Few the From or virtuosity. instrumentation colorful of elegance rhythmic the to of Bach pomp soaring the Queen, Fairy Purcell’s from suite orchestral the drawing a rich provides court Baroque sound of the this concert. for board The Irish Chamber Orchestra presents on theBach Road Blue Raincoat Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland Tues 24 Oct 7pm Suitable for Ages 7+ Duration 70 mins €10 Adults/€8 Child/€30 Family 4 The classic literary tale enthrals and engages children and adults alike as they follow Alice down a rabbit hole and into a world full of fantastical people, and strange and unpredictable events. Originally adapted for the stage by Jocelyn Clarke, this acclaimed production was restaged by Blue Raincoat Theatre Company last year as part of the company’s 25 year celebrations. Fast-paced and physical, this retelling of Alice in Wonderland is not to be missed. information & booking - www.glor.ie
Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre, Riverbank Arts Centre and the Bird and Bat (Iceland) presents Strange Feathers Sat 28 Oct 12 & 2pm €8 Adults/€6 Children Suitable for 18 months - 7 years, children with special needs and their parents/guardians. Duration 60 mins Join two birds hatching into the world, on a journey of discovery, as they hear the sounds of nature, see colours for the first time and learn how to fly. Mixing exciting aerial circus, dance, live music, soft colourful lighting, and soothing sensory sounds, these friendly birds and their feathers will enthrall the whole family! Strange Feathers is an engaging and humorous interactive, non-verbal show, specifically designed and created for young children.
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Ireland’s songstress of rockin’ blues; Wicklow singer, singer, Wicklow blues; of rockin’ songstress Ireland’s of Vaudeville, Queen and Dun Laoghaire Emma Nicolai a and features and vocals, Jhil Quinn on washboard songs performing sidemen blues’ of band cracking of the history in the women by and recorded written blues. Ladies in the Blues Blues the in Ladies Conc. €22/€20 8pm 3 Nov Fri and Billie Minnie Memphis Smith, Bessie like Artists the transform helped have others amongst Holiday, Ladies form. music a global art to a folk from Blues to and women these to homage pays Blues in the McSweeney Flo features show The tradition. that of Conal Gallen: How’s Your Father? Your How’s Gallen: Conal €25 8pm 2 Nov Thurs 16+ Recommendation Age riot a minute laugh a non-stop, is Father? Your How’s laughter! and constant confusion of craic, the It’s of cream the from play comedy new brand hilarious and Rory Conal and son team, - father Irish comedy funniest their probably written have who Gallen, date! to play comedy of love, tale is a side-splitting Father? Your How’s Your of ‘How’s and a bit food bad mystery, deceit, measure! good in for thrown Father’ Wed 1 Nov 8pm €30 €30 8pm 1 Nov Wed her of release the with scene the on arriving Since in Sea Sew album solo debut nominated mercury to strength from gone has Hannigan Lisa 2008, mesmerising delivering world, the touring strength performances. and captivating in debut an acting was there touring, In between , Song of the Sea animation Oscar-nominated the Oscar-winning and the on Fargo work soundtrack was Swim At released . Recently Gravity for score , Music Prize Irish Choice 2017 the for also shortlisted in a row. nomination third her Hannigan earning Lisa Hannigan Hannigan Lisa Chris Meehan and his Redneck Friends Sat 4 Nov 8pm €20/€17 Conc. Chris Meehan and his Redneck Friends is a 10-piece country band with a line-up that reads like Irish music’s hall of fame and embraces many forms of music, including Cajun, Western Swing and a large helping of rock n’ roll. Having performed with many illustrious guest artists including John Prine, Mary Black, Mike Scott, Mich Hanly, Freddie White and Philip Donnelly over the years, Chris Meehan and his crew skilfully negotiate country waltzes, western swing, cajun craic, jump blues, jazz and Americana standards coloured by a dizzying array of sharp solos. information & booking - www.glor.ie
Clare Arts @ glór Ger Carey Live Tues 7 Nov 11am €10 (Teachers Free) Duration 100 mins Ger Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up comedy show for transition year students. By secretly observing his subjects in their natural habitat, such as leaning on lampposts, in chippers, outside chippers, in shopping centres and sitting on any kind of steps, Ger has uncovered the weird and frightening world of the teenager! The aim of the show is to get teenagers to laugh at themselves and appreciate the differences of others. Booking directly on 059-9141333 information & booking - www.glor.ie
Living a Wild Life with Colin Stafford-Johnson Thurs 9 Nov 8pm €18/€16 Conc.
november Join multi-award winning wildlife cameraman and presenter Colin Stafford-Johnson for an evening of hair raising stories from 30 years filming in some of the wildest places left on earth. Filming and presenting the Secret Life of the Shannon, Wild Ireland and Living the Wildlife has lead to adventures in every corner of Ireland. Hear about Colin’s most special wildlife encounters close to home and learn how to witness them for yourself in what promises to be a spell
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Ambient melodies, traditional compositions compositions traditional Ambient melodies, Notify and and Notify Trio Lettieri Mark The Conc./€9 €20/€18 8pm Nov 17 Fri BYOK Mark America’s meets Notify Ireland’s music exceptional for an Trio Lettieri collaboration. Irish of traditional crossroads the At Notify electronica, and ambient jazz music, with Irish music into life new breathes soft from ranges that tapestry a musical crescendos. crashing to melodies is an instrumental Trio Lettieri Mark The Snarky by led ensemble fusion jazz-rock and three-time Grammy member Puppy and composer, guitarist award-winning Lettieri. Mark ‘ of electronic with layers beats and groovy and Co at their sounds. This is Pádraig .’ best experimental
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Duration 105 mins Duration have to seems Mahon) (Isobel Mae, Selma children, home, beautiful life, perfect the (Maria Carmel, when husband…but architect mother climbing her social McDermottroe), launch to a party organise to her help to arrives soon it extension, state-of–the–art new her it seems. as all is not that clear becomes of the height the at set is a comedy BOOM? people the at and looks boom, economic mythical through fall who and those fantasy the live who real more something into hopefully cracks, the sustaining. and more BOOM? BOOM? By Isobel Mahon Directed by Caroline FitzGerald. Conc. €18/€16 8pm 16 Nov Thurs 16+ Recommendation Age Tull has roped in the help of his faithful his faithful of help the in roped has Tull various her nurses his wife while Kate daughter his arch but or Lisdoonvarna, in bed ailments plans to teacher school local the Flannery enemy Tull… for election the scupper Mary McEvoy & Michael Scott & Michael McEvoy Mary McEvoy Mary and Kenny Jon Starring Scott Michael by Directed Conc. €22/€20 8pm 11 Nov 10 - Sat Fri Successful The demand, popular to due Returning misadventures trials, tribulations, the TD follows seeks he as McAdoo of Tull antics and hilarious Elections.’ ‘October in the Dail the re-election to The Successful TD Successful The B. Keane John by Kenny, Jon by stage the for Adapted CTD Productions present CTD Productions Rise Productions present The Good Father by Christian O’Reilly Wed 22 Nov €18/€16 Conc. Age Recommendation 15+ Duration 120 mins New Year’s Eve. Two very different strangers meet, each looking to shake off disappointments of the past. But champagne, cheap lager and their chance encounter leads this unlikely couple to an unplanned pregnancy. Can they make their newfound family work? Winner of the Stewart Parker Award, this heartfelt drama charts their journey of love, loss, and redemption. After international Martin Hayes and successes Fight Night and The Games People Dennis Cahill Play, Rise Productions return to glór with this Sun 19 Nov 8pm touching story celebrating the triumph of €22/€20/€10 BYOK hope. Clare’s own Martin Hayes is regarded as one Post show discussion with members of the of the most extraordinary talents to emerge company in the world of Irish traditional music. His information & booking - www.glor.ie unique sound, his mastery of the fiddle, his acknowledgement of the past and his Aonghus McAnally Celebrates shaping of the future of the music, combine Christie Hennessey to create an astonishing and formidable Fri 24 Nov 8pm €22.50/€20 Conc. artistic intelligence. Dennis Cahill is a master One of Ireland’s most beloved singer- guitarist, a native of Chicago born to parents songwriters, Christie Hennessy delighted from the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. audiences at home and abroad until his tragic Cahill’s spare, essential accompaniment to and untimely death in 2007, aged just 62. november Martin Hayes’ fiddle is acknowledged as a major breakthrough for guitar in the Irish In this all-new show, celebrated entertainer Aonghus McAnally brings the Hennessy tradition. songbook to life with his uncanny recreation information & booking - www.glor.ie of his close friend Christie’s voice and guitar playing. Featuring all his best loved hits this magical evening showcases the storytelling brilliance of Christie Hennessy with 22 of his PAGE greatest songs. 14 information & booking - www.glor.ie november PAGE 15
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Pat Talbot Productions in association with with association in Productions Talbot Pat Productions presents Wild reacquainted many fans with his very distinctive distinctive his very with fans many reacquainted Show Late One sang he when of loss with his story and empathised voice joined will be Sean Morgan. with Aine duet Hour, the More and Doherty Stephen Feely, Fergus Coyne, Pat by onstage a definite with and stories of song a night for Doocey David flavour. Christmas A Night with the Stars the with A Night €25 8pm 6 Dec Wed A Night a fantastic for acts country top 5 of Ireland’s Join Shine, Brendan featuring special Christmas Stars The With Collins Michael and Flavin Mick Lynam, Ray Nerney, Declan some with along hits biggest their showcase each will who Storm Keltic fabulous of the company in the magic festive band. Age Recommendation 15+ Duration 70 mins Duration 15+ Recommendation Age of conversations a series begins girl A teenage 1986. Ireland Mary in a grotto. Virgin of the with a statue original Mary and Me is a compellingly story, a true by Inspired for search woman’s young a of imagining humorous often and life. in her of turmoil a time at and meaning understanding first on its embarks now Me Mary and reviews, 5 Star After Irish tour. Kelleher with Irene discussion show Post Argus ***** Brighton piece’ crafted ‘A superbly Mary & Me & Me Mary Kelleher Irene by performed and Written Wild Belinda by Directed Conc. €18/€16 2 Dec Sat with Sean Keane Keane Sean with €25 8pm 1 Dec Fri the since country the across theatres packed to is playing Sean of his 10 release Christmas by the Hearth Hearth the by Christmas Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra presents A Celtic Christmas Fri 8 Dec 8pm €25/€22 Conc. Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra is ‘a formidable collective of musicians’ (The Irish Times) who have thrilled audiences from Clare to Korea with their innovative blend of traditional and classical music. In 2015 they debuted Celtic Christmas to over 1000 people at Moscow Christmas Festival. Now they bring the show to glór with an expanded chamber orchestra and choir led by Niamh Varian-Barry (Solas). Highlights include Flynn’s trad re-imagining of Ravel’s Bolero (dedicated to Clare legend Tony MacMahon), alongside traditional Celtic Christmas music and Flynn’s much loved Clare Concerto. ‘Astonishing music.....simply unforgettable’ Irish Examiner
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Frozen Sing Along With Face-Painting, Fancy Dress and Special Guest Appearances Sat 9 Dec €8 for adults/€6 for children Face Painting 4 – 5.15pm Film at 5.30pm Dir: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee 2013 107 mins Cert: G Join us this December for a fun filled sing-along with everyone’s favourite princesses. Walt Disney presents Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Frozen Fancy Dress for the little ones is encouraged, and we look forward to seeing lots of Annas, Elsas, Kristoffs and even Olafs turning up! Limited capacity for face painting, come early. december
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In Ballet Ireland’s production, Shakespeare’s tragic tale is tale tragic Shakespeare’s production, Ireland’s Ballet In the into Verona of medieval streets the from transported is a ballet result The school. high of a modern-day classrooms comedy hatred, and passion of combination dazzling a with tragedy. and high Fri 15 Dec 7.30pm 7.30pm Dec 15 Fri of 4 family child/€60 €22/€20/€13.50 mins 120 Duration 8+ Recommendation Age Romeo lovers, star-crossed the of tale Shakespeare’s on Based Against time. all of stories love greatest the of one is Juliet & ill-fated the warfare, and gang feuds of ancient a backdrop are families their but in love, hopelessly falls couple young enemies. bitter Romeo & Juliet DanceMasters Showcase 2017 Showcase DanceMasters Conc. €12/€10 7pm 13 Dec Wed 27 in its - now of Dance School DanceMasters Clare Arts @ glór Arts Clare With special guest star soprano Claudia Boyle, guest star star guest Boyle, Claudia soprano star guest With special multi- of the members many as well as Costello, Sean tenor Vladimir’s from and accompaniment family Jablokov talented the from music majestic of concert unforgettable an musicians, is surprises of festive Lehar and a couple Franz family, Strauss guaranteed. Sat 16 Dec 8pm 8pm 16 Dec Sat 4 Family Conc./€99 €30/€28 glow a seasonal brings he as Vladimir sensation violin Join the from melodies classical beautiful most of the some to Waltz, The Skaters like favourites evergreen Hear era. Romantic O timeless and the of the Bells The Carol Waltz, The Christmas arrangements. new in wonderful Holy Night performed Vladimir’s Christmas Viennese Ballet Ireland presents in Co. Clare - showcases its annual end of year performance. performance. year end of annual its - showcases Clare in Co. performing enjoy will county the across classes from Children 4 - 13 ages from Children of glór. setting professional in the and fun varied energetic, night, one in a special will perform and family. friends for performance Clare Arts @ glór Clare Youth Trad Orchestra Sun 17 Dec 7pm €15 Following its highly acclaimed debut at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August, the Clare Youth Trad Orchestra makes its first appearance in glór. The 100-strong collective from across the county will perform original arrangements of some trad favourites, under the direction of founder Padraic O'Reilly. The orchestra will be joined by some surprise special guests from the trad world for this unique performance. information & booking - www.glor.ie
Clare Arts @ glór Rice College Christmas Concert Tues 19 Dec 7.30pm €10 The talented students of Rice College will grace glór’s stage again this year with an entertaining mix of music, song, dance and drama. This annual extravaganza promises to be a special and festive display of the wonderful and colourful artistic life of the students of Rice College. A heart warming night is promised which will send you home smiling and in awe of these multi talented young people! Bígí linn!
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Clare Arts @ glór Pantaloons present Cinderella Fri 22 – Sat 23 Dec & Wed 27 - Sun 31 Dec 2.30pm €15/€50 Family of 4 Pantaloons are back this year for their 15th production - Cinderella. Take a beautiful girl, two nasty, bullying ugly sisters, a quirky fairy godmother, the love of a handsome prince and a single glass slipper and you have the recipe for a great night of panto! Pantaloons are joined once again by the wonderful dancers from Sparks Hip Hop dance school.
december Expect lots of hisses and boos, laughter, singing and dancing.
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