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SPECIAL ASSISTANCE 27 Sept RUDO Y CURSI Christmas Dir: Carlos Cuarón · USA,/Mexico · 2009 · 103 mins Please let us know - when booking your tickets - of Dir: Michael Curtiz · USA any special requirements so we can make your visit as 4 Oct O’HORTON 1954 · 115 mins Dir: Bent Hamer · Norway/Germany/France · 2007 · 89 mins enjoyable as possible. If you book online, you should Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye phone or email us to let us know of any special 11 Oct THE CLASS Dir: Laurent Cantet · France · 2008 · 128 mins meet during the Second requirements. World War and become 18 Oct EVERLASTING MOMENTS firm friends. They team up 8.30pm Dir: Jan Troell · Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden/Germany MOBILE PHONES start 2008 · 131 mins to become popular as a song Mobile phones must be switched off. Pagers must be and dance duo ripping up 25 Oct Bank Holiday - No Film switched off. No cameras, no recording. Management the nightspots with their reserves the right to confiscate offending equipment 1 Nov Japanese Film own brand of feel-good hits. “White Christmas” is a Paid attendances at the Town Hall and Black Box Theatres from January to August 2009 exceeded 87,000 - almost identical to the figure for the same period last year despite the economic and offenders will be removed without refund. 8 Nov KATYN downturn and the Town Hall Theatre being closed for refurbishment in June (pictured above). Take a bow Galway audiences! And thank you for your solid support for our programme of events! Dir: Andrzej Wajda · Poland · 2007 · 121 mins cracking musical. Sure, it is outrageously sentimental and BLACK BOX EVENTS 15 Nov FROZEN RIVER HOW TO BUY CONCESSIONS/GROUP RATES Dir: Courtney Hunt · USA · 2008 · 96 mins it takes very little time to WELCOME Events in the Black Box are either stand up develop any of the characters, Hello and welcome to the October/ 1. The Box Office is open to personal Concessions: Available for Senior Citizens, 22 Nov BROKEN EMBRACES or seated; if seated, note seating is unreserved. but then so what? It’s warm, November/December programme of events callers here at the Town Hall Theatre at Unwaged and Students. Please please note ID is 29 Nov THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST sweet, and perfect for a pre- for the Town Hall and Black Box Theatres. Courthouse Square Galway required and is a condition of sale. CONDITIONS OF SALE OF YOUR LIFE Christmas afternoon matinee. This season’s line up has over 200 different Mon - Sat 10.00am - 7.30pm We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or Dir: Rémi Bezançon · France · 2008 · 113 mins Groups: Book a group of 10+ and get 10% The above film will be screened performances and events across all artforms refunded unless a performance is cancelled or Sundays 8.15pm 2. Phone 091 569777 during above hours. discount. Some events excluded. Contact box E E in a party atmosphere with to choose from, so there really is something abandoned. Your statutory rights are not affected. Membership/season ticket for above nine films 36*/ 32* concession Visa, Access, Mastercard and Laser are office for details. E E carol singing, spot prizes and for everyone in the audience! We hope to Please note the management reserve the right to Guest admission to single films 8*/ 6*. Information/booking: Town Hall Theatre 091 569777 light refreshments 30mins prior see you soon and that you enjoy the shows! accepted. INTERVAL DRINKS make essential changes to the programme. to screening. *Telephone and personal bookings are subject to Fergal Mc Grath, Theatre Manager For full list of conditions, see reverse of tickets. MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO TAKE THEIR SEATS 10 MINS BEFORE SCREENING. Refurbishment Charge of 50-cent per ticket. Avoid the rush by ordering your interval drinks before the show. SPECIAL SCREENING cil Coun ty LATECOMERS i 3. Buy online and view programme updates C media sponsor y E E a w Sunday 4 October 3.30pm Admission 6*/ 5* l a G
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m Refurbishment Charge per ticket. Box Office. Ideal birthday and Christmas Gifts! Please allow for Galway traffic! celebrated James Joyce story receives a welcome re-release. Town Town Hall Mon 5 - Sat 10 October 8.30pm Hall Theatre Thu 24 Sept - Wed 2 Dec All concerts start at 8pm Tickets Mon - Tues E12* Studio Tickets E20/E16 concessions/members Wed - Sat E15*/E13* Tickets for concert on Tue 3 Nov E25*/E22.50* concessions/E21* members Mon 5 October 8pm Thurs 24 September 8pm ID required when collecting tickets at box office. Tickets E25* Tickets E20*/E18* concession For special season ticket deals and full programmes visit www.musicforgalway.ie or contact Music for Galway 091 705962 or [email protected] JULIE FEENEY Frankie Gavin Autumn Season Following rave reviews for the composer and The New Feast your Ears Mon 21 Sept - Sat 3 Oct and singer’s sell-out Galway Arts Festival One Shot World (no show Sundays) 8.30pm show, Julie is back to the Town Hall for a very De Dannan Music for Galway The story is set around a Tickets E15*/E12* concession special performance of her new album pages. 29th International Concert Season 2009-2010 bungled jewellery store robbery. Traditional super group De Dannan Each gangster is assigned a disbanded in 2003 and this July, Thu 24 Sept Andreas Haefliger Aula Maxima colour, and instructed not to “…She is an innovator, an original; original founding member and piano NUI Galway discuss each other’s personal incomparable with any of her world famous fiddle player Frankie contemporaries and she has created what Mon 12 Oct Haydn Trio Eisenstadt Aula Maxima background to minimise the just might be the Irish Album of the Year…” Gavin unleashed a new group, which Adapted by chances of them being traced if The Irish Times piano trio in his own words “will reflect a De Graham Feeley someone were to be caught. Dannan of the 21st century”. Tue 27 Oct Auer Quartet Aula Maxima strings Haw Theatre Company The new line up is led by Frankie Gavin on fiddle, flutes & whistles Tue 3 Nov Opera Theatre Company Town Hall Theatre Mon 28 September - Sat 3 October 8pm MICK LALLY in with Michelle Lally on vocals, Tues 6 October 8pm “Magnetically authoritive and Tickets E22*/E18* concession Starring Thu 12 Nov Mari & Håkon Samuelsen Aula Maxima lucid…the joy is unconfined.” Simon Delaney Damien Mullane on accordion, Mike violin & cello Tickets E20*/E18* concession The Irish Times LAST TRAIN Galvin on bouzouki & guitars and Lane Productions (Bachelor’s Walk) Thu 19 Nov Cédric Tiberghien Aula Maxima Eric Cunningham on percussion, FROM and piano Focus Theatre present Bosco Hogan in STONES IN HIS POCKETS Conor Delaney flutes & whistles. Don’t miss! HOLYHEAD Wed 2 Dec Gandolpho St. Nicholas’ By Marie Jones (I Keano) baroque violin & Collegiate I AM OF IRELAND Written and Directed harpsichord Church by Bernard Field By Edward Callan Adapted from the works of W.B. Yeats Two men discover more than they bargained for as they while away the To mark the 70th Anniversary of W.B. Yeats’ passing, Focus Theatre night on a train to nowhere. With the presents a revival of an entertainment on the life and work of one of help of drink, poker and a beguiling Ireland’s great creative icons. Gipsy they encounter the truth within through the lives of each other. Bosco Hogan gives one of his finest and accomplished performances in a richly drawn portrait of the poet, the mystic, the visionary and the man.
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Due to pHenomenal public demand! Town Hall Theatre in association with Tripod III FUAIM NA The MAGNETS gCUINNEAGÁIN THE MAGNETS are one of the most uniquely (The Cunningham entertaining music acts in the world today. By combining harmony vocals with beat box drumming sound) they have taken a cappella music to a whole new audience and created a sound rivalling that of any Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance with a band with instruments. In fact, THE MAGNETS have contemporary slant. A vibrant group of young the advantage over any conventional band. They can musicians, dancers and singers teams up with perform anytime, anywhere there is space for six Wed 21 October 8pm some older, well-known traditional artists men to stand and sing. From street corner to arena, E blending and contrasting old with new in a Sat 10 October 8pm Tickets 15* E just add an audience and let the party begin! dynamic, fast-moving musical extravaganza! Tickets 20* MCD presents The Headline Agency WALLIS BIRD Thurs 8 & Fri 9 October 8pm LUKA BLOOM Tickets E15*/E14* concession Tues 20 October 8pm 26-year-old Irish artist Wallis Bird Tickets E25*/E24* concession is back with her second album New From the man who brought you Why Men Cheat and What Men Internationally acclaimed singer/ Boots, the follow-up to 2007’s Spoons, Want comes the final instalment of theMen Trilogy. songwriter, Luka Bloom, has which rocketed into the Top 10 UK Peadar de Burca’s new stand-up show hits Galway, fresh from enjoyed eighteen years of successful From the poignant All I Ask Of You to the Digital Album Charts, and earned her its Edinburgh Fringe Festival success. Comedian and writer worldwide tours. With his new studio dramatic One Day More Mad About’s talented comparisons to Ani diFranco and Janis de Burca got married a month ago in Barcelona to a Polish album Luka returns to the raw live ensemble conjure stunning performances Joplin. Having toured over the last two woman… and now he tells us the reason why he chose this sound, reminding us why he is such a which evoke the true spirit of the West End. years with artists as diverse as the woman ahead of the other Irish women he almost married… master of the concert stage Transporting you on a whistle stop tour legendary Billy Bragg and Ivor Novello Allow yourself to be taken on a journey around a man’s mind. into the heart of London’s theatre-land this award-winner Gabrielle, Wallis And don’t worry… it won’t take long. “An inspired and inspiring award-winning show contains over 25 of rounded off the year by clinching one performer” your favourite musicals from composers of the biggest TV campaigns of 2008 such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Boublil and when her storming cover of Just Can’t Schonberg. So, sit back and enjoy two hours Get Enough was used on a prime-time of unforgettable West End and Broadway nationwide advertisement. Peadar de Burca favourites - and a superb, glitzy stage show. Town Town Town Town Hall Hall Hall Hall Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Mon 12 - Wed 14 Oct Mon 12 - Wed 14 Oct Thurs 15 - Sat 17 Oct Fri 16 & Sat 17 Oct E E Mon & Wed 10am & 12 noon, Mon 11am & 7pm, Tues & Wed 10am & 12pm Thurs & Fri 10am & 12pm, Tickets 120*/ 90* E E Tues 11am & 7pm Tickets 8*, Family Ticket 30* (4 tickets), Sat 2pm & 5 pm For Creche Teachers, Parents, Artists, Researchers and Creators E E E Tickets 8*, Family Ticket 30* (4 tickets), Schools 6.50* Tickets E8*, Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets), E 12 - 18 October 2009 Schools 6.50* Ages 5-10 Schools E6.50* Conference on Arts for Early Years Ages 5+ “Two Irish musician comedians are making Ages 8+ original music for kids that doesn’t talk Natural Born Artists down to them - or make their parents cringe” Canada Northern Ireland The irish Times Cahoots NI, International Conference exploring the world of the Jamie Adkins Ireland arts for ages 0 to 6 years, and the critical contribution ShakaBang The Musician that the arts make to children and to society as a whole, Circus INcognitus Speakers include psychologist David Coleman, presenter Children and the young-at-heart will love the funny and charming There’s A Snail The Musician is a spellbinding new opera of RTÉ series 21st Century Child, and Martin Drury, Arts Jamie Adkins in his newest show. Jamie’s incredible juggling, slackwire for young people. The story of a child Director with the Arts Council. feats, and acrobatics will amaze you while his humour will have you in the Garden destined to become the best known roaring with laughter. flautist of them all … the Pied Piper. BABORÓ Dermot Carmody and Morgan C Jones With magic, dance and its very own This show may well be the hit 09 (International Improv and Newstalk’s The Emergency) orchestra, The Musician is a dark, original of the festival. Don’t miss it. In a hilarious music and comedy show for the entire family. and truly thrilling piece of musical theatre.
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BABORÓ Ages 6-10 Schools 6.50* Ireland From the hidden corners of Youth Ballet West Denmark Your Man’s Puppets a quiet workshop, a quirky The Netherlands Teater Refleksion The Celebration (World Premier) Tales from collection of puppets comes Introdans Ensemble for Youth De Røde Heste Denmark magically to life when Clare, and Once Upon a Time the Workshop the lovely storyteller, comes Black and GOODBYE to visit. Begging her for new Specially commissioned by Youth Ballet West for stories, the puppets and the White Baboró and funded by the Arts Council, The Celebration, MR MUFFIN was created by internationally acclaimed choreographer, “Puppet theatre of the audience are given a rich In an atmosphere of warmth, humour Prepare to be amazed by this stunning cast Cathy Sharp. Once Upon a Time is an added treat and respect Goodbye Mr Muffin tells the absolute finest, about big banquet of stories and tales. issues in life that we can of twelve red hot dancers who will rock choreographed by Judith Sibley, Artistic Director of heart-rending story of the last days in the all relate to’’ you with their athletic power, their awe Youth Ballet West. life of a beloved guinea pig and the feelings inspiring grace, and mad sense of humour. and emotions experienced during the passing of a much-loved pet. Moments like Attention! Don’t let the youth label stop you from seeing this company, this is not this are rare. Bring a hankie. Hans Gerritsen Photo: just for kids! town hall studio town hall studio Town Hall Theatre town hall theatre GALWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL 09 Featuring Also… T Black Box T heatre Black Box Theatre own Hall Theatre Late NightComedy the best comedians of Bounce &NeilDelamere PJ Gallagher, DeadCat Thurs 22October8pm Fr Jack and specialguest Redmond (Eoin McLove) & Joe R from thestarsofFr Ted A nightofstandupcomedy Tickets Thurs 22&Fri 23October8pm plus John Lynn Jason Byrne Wed 21October8pm P atrick M E 20*/ ooney 21 -25October2009 E 18* concession (Frank Kelly)
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09 09 GALWAY THEATRE FESTIVAL FESTIVAL THEATRE GALWAY TOWN TOWN HALL HALL THEATRE Tues 27 October 8.30pm Wed 28 - Fri 30 October 8.30pm STUDIO Tickets E12* Tickets E10*/E8* concession Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 October 8pm Croí Productions Tickets E17.50*/E15* concession An evening with MISS PAULA FLYNN MARY Encore FINNEGAN’S WHO KILLED THE CELTIC TIGER? Although 2007 saw the gossamer voiced miss Flynn top the charts after her version of Let’s WAKE Written by Peter Kennedy, an outrageous comedic view of the Irish economy Dance featured in a campaign for Ballygowan, she Directed and Written by and its central fi gures, through the medium of musical revue. had long been dazzling audiences alongside Jinx Alex Perry Lennon. With the release of her solo album she Produced by Thurs 29 October 8pm A GREAT NIGHT OUT! now moves centre stage. maria Anastacia Keogh Tickets E30* A comedy-horror tale inspired by the famous James Joyce novel Finnegan’s Wake, this is a supernatural HAL KETCHUM JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL tale set on the night of Hallowe’en in contemporary 30 October - 1 November Hal Ketchum has sold over 7 million Galway with fl ashbacks to an ‘age of sorcery’ in albums and had 15 top 10 hits Galway Film Society in association with the embassy of Japan and access>CInemA medieval Galway. This will have you holding onto the MorWax Productions worldwide including Past the Point of is delighted to bring the rich and varied cinema of contemporary Japanese edge of your seat - and falling off it with laughter! Rescue, Mamma Knows the Highway, fi lmmakers to Galway. Small Town Saturday Night, Sure Love, Fri 30 & Sat 31 October Titles confi rmed at time of print include the award winning fi lmsA Stranger of Tickets E16* Wed 28 October By Peadar de Burca Five O’Clock World and Hearts are Mine and Kamikaze Girls. Full details will be available in the Japanese Film Festival Gonna Roll. Doors 8pm programme from October. Over 120 beers, ales Tickets E22.50* Hal, who was honoured as a membership of Galway Film Society and ciders from Mon 2 - Sat 7 November 8.30pm member of the Grand Old Opry in includes admission to the Japanese IMELDA MAY Tickets E15*/E14* concession nashville, wowed Irish audiences Film Festival closing fi lm on nov 1st. around the world. with a sellout tour last year. His Lt. Colonel eamon Colclough served on many music has had a long connection For information and details go to missions with the Un as part of Ireland’s peace- with Ireland - it was Irish songwriter www.greatirishbeerfestival.com keeping force. From Bosnia to Beirut he has mick Hanly who wrote the hit song quietly played his part in the history of the world. Past the Point of Rescue which took Jane’s Hero is a celebration of the human spirit in Hal to stardom. the face of insurmountable odds and shows how A night to remember for hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places. all country fans!
TOWN TOWN BLACK TOWN BLACK TOWN HALL HALL BOX HALL BOX HALL THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE STUDIO THEATRE STUDIO Wed 4 November 8pm 7, 8 & 14 November E Tickets 25* 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm Tickets E7* The Headline Agency ANDY IRVINE & Fri 6 & Sat 7 November 8pm THE BLOODY DONAL LUNNY’S Matinee Sat 3pm E E TALE OF LITTLE MOZAIK Tickets 25*, Matinee 20* Over The Rainbow is a compelling award-winning musical RED & WOLFIE Envisaged by venerable vocalist & telling the life story of the late Eva Cassidy. Little Red Riding Hood - sweet little girl Wed 4 - Sat 7 November 8pm multi-instrumentalist Andy Irvine, or bloodthirsty mass murderer? Tickets E18* Opening Night, Mozaik is a truly international Tues 3 November 8pm Featuring ZOE E22.50*/E20* concession thereafter ensemble, who can not only Wolfie - monstrous beast or a sensitive Tickets E25*/E22.50* concession TYLER ( “Any Dream perform music from a wide array canine dude who just happened to eat will Do” and “How of cultures, but interweave their lots of grannies? Abbey Theatre Amharclann na Mainistreach do you Solve a Intrigue surrounds the ruthless beauty Alcina myriad influences into an entirely Problem like Maria”), who spends her time seducing lovers then - TERMINUS new sound. Moving effortlessly All will be revealed in this dark comic the show follows once bored - swiftly disgarding them. Deceit, from Celtic to old-time to Eastern expose of Little Red Hood … we go, see the slo-mo ebb and flow; the mill, the babble, the rabble of wobbling Eva’s life from the age of 10 growing sensuality and seduction pervade Handel’s European music, these musicians Suitable for ages 7 to 107 years waywards, exiled and aimless, unlike us as, purposeful and double-file, like kids on a up in a musical family, to her first glorious music with exquisite arias (sung in are as versatile and eclectic as the Written, produced and performed dare, we head who the hell knows where? … professional gig aged just 18, to her English) that lament love unrequited and faith music created between them, whose by Rab Swannock Fulton & Fionnuala poignant and tragic death aged just betrayed. Considered by some Handel’s last Hold tight, as the ordinary turns extraordinary in this vivid and exhilarating play by traditions and styles are distinct yet Gallagher. 33 and features stunning renditions of great opera and set in a timeless world full Mark O‘Rowe, writer of Howie the Rookie and Intermission. blend beautifully to form a cohesive Cassidy’s music including a haunting www.myspace.com/rabswannockfulton of passion and plots where reality blurs with work of art. Catapult from the bustling streets to the skies above Dublin, then plummet deep to interpretation of Somewhere Over www.facebook.com/rab.fulton fantasy, Alcina will delight the first time opera- the bowels of the earth as three people are ripped from their daily lives and thrown The Rainbow. A must-see for all Eva goer and the passionate fan alike. into a fantastical world of singing serial killers, avenging angels and love-sick demons. Cassidy Fans - and for anyone who’s Contains strong language and violent descriptions. Suitable for over 16s. lost someone they love. Black Town Town Town Town Box Hall Hall Hall Hall Theatre Theatre Theatre studio Theatre Intimate Wed 11 & Thurs 12 November 8pm Fri 13 & Sat 14 November 8pm Thurs 12 - Sat 14 November 8pm Tickets E30* Tickets E22*/E20* concession Tickets E32.50* Robert C Kelly and Michael Harrison Present Jon Kenny REBECCA I’M NOT SAYS I… STORM I’M FINE Celebrating 25 years in the music business this year, Rebecca Storm visits Galway with her band playing Sun 8 November 3pm With an astute eye for all the most memorable songs from E E Tickets 15*/ 8* concession the ridiculous in modern her career to date including Tell Me All Ages Show life, this performance It’s Not True and Marilyn Munro from which marks a return for Blood Brothers, Don’t Cry For Me NOELIE McDONNELL Jon to the type of work Argentina from Evita and Woman In that made his reputation Love and You Don’t Bring Me Flowers ALBUM RELEASE SHOW as one of the funniest from The Streisand Songbook. Don’t Mon 9 & Tues 10 November 8pm comedians in Ireland miss this wonderful evening with an with special guests Tickets E38.50* showcases his talents as extraordinarily talented star. Written By Ken Davenport A native of Galway, Noelie McDonnell has actor, stand-up comedian, and People Like You! been gaining attention all over the world. STEVE EARLE musician and singer. Described in The New York Post as a Directed by Michael Scott ‘startlingly good new Irish talent’ in Legendary American songwriter, political agitator Hot Press as ‘…The real deal’, Noelie and honorary Irishman Steve Earle makes a Don’t miss the Irish Premiere of the longest running play to open Off-Broadway releases his 3rd studio album this welcome return to Galway. November - recorded between in years. From his debut record Guitar Town, which shot to Austin, London & Toronto. The show features four actors in hysterical and heartbreaking stories about first number one in the country charts and immediately www.noeliemcdonnell.com sexual experiences written by real people… just like you. In 1998 a website was established the term “New Country’’ to the hard created allowing people to anonymously share their own true stories about their rock of Copperhead Road (1988), the minimalist “Absolutely superb, it is seldom you experience “First Times”. It became an instant phenomenon as over 70,000 stories poured beauty of Train A Comin’ (1995), the politically such an enjoyable evening in from around the globe. And now, these true stories and unique characters in charged masterpiece Jerusalem (2002) and the of music in the theatre” them are brought to life in this acclaimed 90 minute show. MY FIRST TIME will Grammy Award-winning albums The Revolution Gay Byrne have you laughing and reminiscing about your own first time. Starts…Now (2004) and Washington Square Serenade (2007), Earle has never ceased to amaze and MY FIRST TIME . . . I’ll tell you mine, if you tell me yours.You can go online now entertain. Masterful. Don’t miss! and tell your story and it may be featured (anonymously) in the show! Go to www.myfirsttime.ie Town Town Town Town Black Hall Hall Hall Hall box Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Town Town Hall Hall Theatre Theatre Wed 18 - Sat 21 November 8pm Matinee Sat 21 November 2.30pm Mon 16 November 8pm Tickets Thurs-Sat E16* E E Tickets 20*/ 18* concession Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) E50* Wed E12*, Sat Matinee E12* Meridian Theatre Company Presents ONE IS NOT A NUMBER 9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society Directed by Tim Landers with musical direction by Shane Farrell, this show promises to be one by Billy Roche The ever popular musical not to be missed. Oliver! Vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the Tues 17 - Sat 21 November 8.30pm young boy who asked for more. E E Tue 10 - Thurs 12 November Tickets 15*/ 12* concession 8.30pm Ideal for audiences of all ages with irresistable Tickets E10* Knocknacarra Amateur songs including, Food Glorious Food,Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, and Oom Other Voices Theatre Society Pah Pah, all of which are guaranteed to have you Theatre Company “Hugh tapping your feet! Performed by Gary Lydon WE ARE FOR (The Clinic, Pure Mule, Small Engine Repair, Six Shooter) Leonard” THE DARK Trilogy Set in a salty corner of Wexford town, ‘where the sea holds sway,’ One Is Not Tues 17 November 8pm Directed by Sylvia Nolan and Gerald Wilson’s A Number is a haunting, romantic, savage tale of life-long loneliness and Tickets E30* longing as Matty Larkin, the club-footed outcast, learns to adore Imelda Pat Lally The Bright Day - the girl with the ‘secretive smile’ - from afar. Thurs 19 November 8pm is Done ISLA GRANT The Last of the Last of the Mohicans Tickets E27.50*/E25* concession Frank McGuinness’ One Is Not A Number has all the trademark qualities of Billy Roche at Pizzazz his best as it coaxes epic drama out of mundane encounters with the Roman Fever Scotland’s most popular singer- Due to phenomenal public demand! Baglady melancholy beauty and wit of The Cavalcaders and The Wexford Trilogy. songwriter Isla Grant and her Enjoy three fabulous Hugh Leonard one Following their previous sell-out appearances in Galway, The High Kings Brecht’s excellent Band ‘Backroom Boys’, acts. Comedy, emotion and surprise are (Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey, Darren Holden and Finbarr Clancy) are back. The Jewish Wife which includes her talented all in store in this trilogy. husband Al Grant makes a An aging actress is interviewed by Playing some old favourites from their platinum selling debut album a young journalist who is not what Wed 11 - Sat 14 November welcome return visit. and showcasing work from their forthcoming second album the High he seems, a woman is trapped in a JUNIOR film FLEADH Kings (with full band) promise a great night reaffirming their reputation as nightmare of the past, another faces a phenomenal live act serving up laughter, good times - and even the odd a nightmare of the future: BOOKINGS & FURTHER sing-along. Dont miss! INFORMATION 091 751 655 Town Town Town Black Hall www.juniorfilmfleadh.com Hall Hall Box studio Theatre studio Theatre Town Black Hall Box Theatre Theatre Wed 25 & Thurs 26 Nov 8pm Fri 27 & Sat 28 November 8pm Tickets E15*/E12* concession Tickets E28*
Exit Productions Exit Productions, a collective of Galway performers offer a unique opportunity for Galway audiences to THE COMEDY see “the bards” shortest play. The comedy of errors OF ERRORS is a story of illusion and delusion, fun and mistaken Mon 23 November 8pm By William Shakespeare identity. The play tells the story of two sets of identical Tickets E25* twins separated at birth and the situations that occur when the twins from Syracuse arrive in warring Ephesus the home of their long lost brothers.The cast An Evening of Nostalgia with includes Paul Lynch, Patrick McEneaney, Rose Sweeney, Margaret Kilcoyne and Gerry Ferguson. J ohnny Mc Evoy An evening of ‘Song and Story’ featuring all of Johnny’s many hit songs - haunting, evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style.Johnny’s New Album Never Smelt The Roses is proving to be one of the most popular albums of 2009. Thurs 26 November 8pm Fresh from the success Tickets E25*/E20* concession of two hit RTÉ series in 2008, WonderWomen & Mon 23 & Tues 24 November 8.30pm Working Girls, Katherine Tickets E15*/E12* concession An Evening with Lynch brings her Tues 24 & Wed 25 November 8pm crazy crew of highly Aisling Ghéar Theatre Co E Virginia Kerr Tickets 33.50* unusual, but nigglingly One of Ireland’s most distinguished sopranos identifiable, modern Harlem (equally well known on the operatic stage, Irish Women to Galway. concert and oratorio platform and as a recitalist) Gospel Choir presents an evening which includes a rich banquet Populated by a host Flann O’Brien aka Myles na Gopaleen of timeless jewels from the world of opera, of Katherine’s larger than life creations, A brand new adaptation for the stage The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir operetta and song - including Balfe’s by Bríd Ó Gallchoir I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls; the live show, return to Galway for two performances sometimes naughty only. Their songs of inspiration touch the Puccini’s O mio babbino caro and seasonal favourites such as O Holy and often spontaneous, Welcome to the surreal world of Corkadoragha in Western Ireland and depths of the soul and raise spirits to intertwines the the home of Bonaparte O’Coonassa. Meet Charlie the horse, Ambrose the angelic heights. Night and Ave Maria. Virginia will be accompanied by the Eqqus fantastical lives of pig and the Auld Grey Fella, discover buried treasure, underwater homes everyone’s favourite and the perils of marathon Irish dancing! This is Monty Python before Ensemble for this special evening of Irish and characters from both there ever was Monty Python! In Irish with live translation into English. hit series. Don’t miss! Town Town seasonal favourites. Town Black Hall Hall Hall Box studio Theatre Theatre Theatre Town Hall Wed 9 - Sat 12 December 7.30pm Theatre Tickets E18 */E16* concession Family Ticket available at E60* (4 tickets) if purchased before 8 Dec Friday 27 November 8pm Tickets E20*
Sun Promotions present Thurs 3 & Fri 4 Dec 7.30pm Elvis Sat 5 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets E16*/E14* concession “An American Trilogy” festive spectacular PASG Back by popular demand, JD King along with The Tributes, The Cordetts & all the crew, hit the Town Hall stage once again, to thrill and entertain all Elvis fans in a spectacular new Monday 30 November 8pm production with a festive atmosphere, a show Tickets E20*/E18* concession not to be missed! Vince Power Music Group THE MULKERRIN Directed by Brian and Sean Power BROTHERS Music by Charles Strouse Musical Director Adrian Flatley Sat 28 November 8pm Book by Thomas Meehan Choreographer Cherie Worthington Eyre Tickets E18*/E16* concession Plus SPECIAL GUESTS Lyrics by Martin Charnin The Christmas Show is first and foremost a celebration of all things The Mulkerrin Brothers (Padraig, Eamonn and festive. It is also an excuse to romp through the mammoth back Maria Tecce Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of Tribune Media Services, Inc. Seán) were winners of the first ever RTÉ All-Ireland catalogue of Christmas musical material. VIVA! Talent Show. From Inis Mór of the Aran Islands, the brothers performed a combination of traditional PASG present the heart-warming tale of Annie and her adventures. Deserted Enjoy the spirit of Christmas in this fun filled show packed with a lot Following a string of sold-out appearances at Edinburgh music and dance to claim the title. in an orphanage run by the wicked Miss Hannigan, Annie escapes to an easier of your favourite Christmas songs. Our cast is hand-picked for this Fringe, Dublin Fringe and Wexford Opera Festival, Italian- A major feature of their performance that won the life outside during the Great Depression where tomorrow is always brighter special show and they all will shine with their individual yuletide glow. American performer Maria Tecce returns to Galway because of hope - and a certain stray dog, Sandy, who tags along for the fun. hearts of the nation was Seán’s sean-nós dancing. So come along and celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas for her debut Town Hall Theatre performance with her When she is returned to the orphanage she escapes again and her life is changed The trio say that people haven’t seen half of what in this variety performance and allow yourself to get seriously vibrant new show, Viva! when she enters into the world of the millionaire Daddy Warbucks. With every they can do yet, all three are singers, so expect to seasonally sentimental. be surprised at how far their talents stretch. song recognisable Tomorrow, Hard Knock Life, Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile This sultry night of music blends Argentinean tango, www.myspace.com/themulkerrinbrothers - Annie is the feel good musical for all the family. Spanish ballads, jazz standards, and bossa nova with the Merry Christmas! …its the most wonderful time of the year! words of Spanish master poet of love, Pablo Neruda.
Town “Sheer theatrical brilliance” The Times Town Town Town Hall Hall Hall Hall Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre Black Town Black Box Hall Box Mon 7 - Thurs 10 December 8pm Theatre Tues 15 Dec 8pm Theatre Sat 19 Dec 8pm Theatre Refurbishment Initiative Matinees 11am & 2pm (8, 9, 10 Dec) Tickets E25*/E20* concession Tickets E18* Tickets E18*/E16* concession, Matinees E13* In the run up to the Town Hall Theatre’s 15th anniversary in 2010, we Ger Fahy have undertaken a significant number One Shot World CELTIC EARTH of facility enhancements and technical upgrades including the installation of MERCHANT OF VENICE SHOW new seating, a state-of-the-art Digital By William Shakespere The Black Projection System, a new telephone An eclectic mix of haunting melody and system, a database-driven box office vibrant rhythms. Magic Big Band Venice, 1596. Melancholy Antonio loves the youthful Bassanio, so when system and an infrared transmission/ loop system for the benefit of Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, Antonio says yes before knowing it’s to sue for Ger who was greatly influenced from the the hand of Portia. His capital tied up in merchant ships at sea, Antonio must members of the audience with a rich musical tradition of Ballinakill , plays hearing impediment. go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender he reviles. Shylock wraps his grudge in whistles, pipes, bouzouki to experiment with AND COMING kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest, but if not repaid, Antonio the many different musical genres. Former We have also installed a new floor at will owe a pound of flesh. The Jew’s daughter elopes with a Christian, whetting musical director of Michael Flatleys’ Lord of NEXT SEASON the Black Box and recently re-painted Shylock’s hatred. While Bassanio’s away wooing Portia, Antonio’s ships the Dance show, Ger has gone on to produce both theatres. Plans have been drawn up to next install a new (automated) founder, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a Mon 14 & Tues 15 December, 10am & 11.30am his own show Tara which debuted in the flying system in the Town Hall judgment due, Portia swings into action to save Bassanio’s friend. Wed 16 December 11.45am National Concert Hall and toured extensively E E in Europe 2004. Performers on the night will Theatre and to undertake a range of Tickets 12* School Groups 10* per child, Teachers Free other (mostly unseen yet essential include, Furry Village, Tara Dancers, excerpts Running Time 60 mins technical) upgrades, as funding from Tara and special guests including the Sunday 13 December 8pm becomes available. Tickets E30*/E25* concession City Theatre Dublin Christmas is coming and Santa is busy at the incomparable Sean Costello. North Pole putting the finishing touches to the BLACK BOX Theatre This ambitious programme will Centre Stage Productions best Christmas there’s ever been… when disaster Thurs 21 & Thurs 28 Jan require a total investment in the strikes! Somebody has stolen Santa’s Magic Book Tickets E30* region of E750,000 with the theatre A VIENNESE of Wishes - containing the names of every boy and committing to raising 1/3 of this itself girl and all their Christmas Wishes. Who can it KEITH BARRY and to generating the balance from CHRISTMAS have been? Was it the Plunder Pirates? The Robber a range of local and national sources. The Asylum E With Seán Costello Robots? Or, worst of all, the grisly Gift Gremlins? We already have 70,000 of our Thurs 17 - Sun 20 December 8pm A unique dance presentation own contribution in place and to Direct from the biggest classical outdoor event of 2009, Classical Twist at Santa needs to get the book back and only you can help! Join him and his trusty Matinee Sat 19 & Sun 20 Dec 3pm of the classic Wizard of Oz, assist the Theatre raise the additional E E Marley Park Dublin. elf, Jack B. Nimble, as they dash through the snow in pursuit of these pesky toy Tickets 16*/ 14* concession illustrating Dorothy’s journey E180,000 within three years, we have through the Land of Oz. introduced a 50-cent Refurbishment The nationally acclaimed award-winning Seán Costello (Tenor) who thrilled trashers. But they can’t do it alone. They need YOU. So, come along, join in the Corrib Dance Academy Choreographed by Phyllis & Development Levy on every ticket audiences here with his sold-out shows last year is delighted to welcome songs and cheer them on or … or … or …there may be NO CHRISTMAS!!! Hayes and Judith Sibley, this sold here since April. back Celine Byrne (Soprano), winner of the Maria Callas grand prix 2007 and CTD’s latest all-singing, interactive Christmas show for young audiences OVER THE highly entertaining production touring guest of Jose Carreras, and internationally acclaimed violinist Vladimir We look forward to your continued everywhere. The music and lyrics for this show are available as a free download RAINBOW is sure to enchant all the family. Jablokov, accompanied by the Slovak Festival Ensemble, to perform from www.citytheatredublin.com from November. Christmas TOWN HALL THEATRE support and to have you join with a celebration of Christmas and Viennese songs and music. E E us in celebrating the new and more Worksheets, things to colour and lots to do and make Fri 29 January. Tickets 25*/ 22* Town Town comfortable theatre experience for all. A wonderful variety of well-known favourites. are also available as free downloads. Town The perfect evening… Hall Hall Hall JACK L Enjoy! Theatre Theatre Theatre Wed 30 Dec - Sun 17 Jan 7.30pm Renmore Pantomime (Except 31 Dec, 6, 11, 12 & 17 Jan) Matinees 30 Dec, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 Jan 2.30pm Mother Goose Tickets E16*/E14*
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28, 29 & 30 December 2.30pm & 7.30pm 31 December 2.30pm The arts really matter to us in Ireland; they are a big part of people’s lives, Find out what’s on at: 1 & 2 January 2.30pm & 7.30pm the country’s single most popular pursuit. Our artists interpret our past, www.events.artscouncil.ie 3 January 2.30pm define who we are today, and imagine our future. We can all take pride E E Tickets 16*/ 14* concession in the enormous reputation our artists have earned around the world. You can find out more about the arts here: PASG The arts play a vital role in our economy, and smart investment of www.artscouncil.ie The Frog Prince taxpayers’ money in the arts is repaid many times over. The dividends Renmore’s 31st Annual Pantomime launches the spectacular flying come in the form of a high value, creative economy driven by a flexible, Prince Ferdia has a problem. He is gradually adventures of poor, kind-hearted ‘Mother Goose’. She becomes very turning into a frog and only the love of a princess rich when her magical goose starts to lay golden eggs. Tempted by educated, innovative work force, and in a cultural tourism industry can break the spell. Maggie, the Woman Who the evil spirit of vanity she loses her personal share of the ‘Celtic worth A5 billion a year. Lives in a Shoe, also has problems. Her evil Tiger’ by exchanging her Goose for the chance to become young landlord Baron Graspalot wants to evict her. Will and beautiful. Through many comical and political twists, the devious The Arts Council is the Irish Government agency for funding and Ferdia find his princess before he goes green or Baxter Banker meets his match in the bungling Fairy Harney as developing the arts. Arts Council funding from the taxpayer, through Goodness wins out with laughter and song in the best pantomime will Maggie’s daughter Fiona distract him from the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, for 2009 is A75 million, his quest? To find out book now for PASG’s tradition. A heart-warming, hilarious pantomime. Directed by that’s about 1 a week for every household. Script is by celebrated Musical & Panto author, Peter Kennedy who Jaimie Carswell, with script by Maeve Ingoldsby plays the role of ‘Mother Goose’. It also features a host of talented and choreography by Paula McGurrell, this year’s So, at the end of your next inspirational encounter with the arts, don’t Galway performers, exhilarating dance routines, sparkling sets & panto in the Black Box is not to be missed. forget the role you played and take a bow yourself! costumes and the delightful little Renmore Smurfs.
This superb family entertainment is directed by award-winning twins Town Town - Brian & Seán Power. Hall Hall Theatre Theatre