Theatre ‘Cleaners’ Axis New Comedy ‘4Everboyz’ the Spoof Band Returns ‘Faith’ from Gúna Nua
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axis: Feb – May 2014 EventYour guide to all the latest shows, classes Gu & projects in Ballymun de Showing: Theatre ‘Cleaners’ axis new comedy ‘4EverBoyz’ the spoof band returns ‘Faith’ from Gúna Nua Comedy Tommy Tiernan David O’ Doherty Embarrassing Mother Music Sharon Shannon Katherine Lynch Family Magical Mayhem with Colly Jolly The Jungle Book Festival Bealtaine Seachtain na Gaeilge LiFT Youth Arts Festival Coupons: Classes: What Else? Workshops, Film, ExhibitionsLoads of Art, Drama, Music axis offers! & much more... Music & Events for Over 55’s... LOOK OUT FOR OUR EASY-TO-FOLLOW SYMBOLS DIRECTOR’S NOTE TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Hello there and welcome to our 2014 event guide. We’re delighted to present another bumper programme of all the best in local, national and international theatre, comedy, ARTS dance and music in the coming months. DEVELOP- MUSIC FILM GALLERY FAMILY MENT What better way to start us off than the comedy legend MARK O’BRIEN that is Tommy Tiernan making his return to axis, John ACTING DIRECTOR Sheahan of the Dubliners, internationally renowned company Graeae and a fantastic touring exhibition from Practice.ie, all in February. In March we will produce a brilliant new comedy show ‘Cleaners’ by Colm Maher IRISH in our theatre as well as a studio presentation of ‘The THEATRE DANCE LANGUAGE RESIDENCY COMEDY Essentialist’ by local writer Paddy Kavanagh as part of our Playground mentoring initiative. April sees the LiFT Youth Arts Festival getting young people involved creatively along with theatre from Gúna Nua and comedy from the hilarious David O’Doherty. May sees a range of Bealtaine events and great theatre from Bigger Picture Projects and Shiva Productions. Our Home Sessions Music concerts continue this season axis COUPON axis COUPON with Sharon Shannon and Katherine Lynch and we continue the development of our residencies with magician Shane THEATRE FAMILY Gillen. On top of that we have new projects in writing, music €5 OFF TICKETS €6 OFF TICKET and dance which will see hundreds of people participating in, and developing their own creativity, including a major Book up to 4 tickets at €5 off for Get a family ticket for 4 people to see new youth arts project with the HSE and Dublin City Council our new black comedy ‘Cleaners’ ‘The Jungle Book’ on 24th May for only called ‘Space’. when you hand this coupon in at €30 (normally €36). So here’s to a great year. This programme is our invitation our box office. to you to take your place, see a show, take part in a project, Offer limited to first 40 tickets. record a song, have a meeting or come join us for lunch. Coupon valid for performances One voucher per booking. Ballymun is a vibrant community in a great city so whether from 11th – 15th March. it is for the first time, a return visit, by foot, by bus or car we One voucher per booking. look forward to welcoming you to axis in 2014. Let’s make collaboration the heart of all we do. Creativity shared knows no bounds. Onwards and upwards… axis COUPON axis COUPON Mark O’Brien Acting Director MOTHERS GIRLS NIGHT OUT €20 DAY GIFT axis would like to acknowledge the work and The De Vos Institute, Business to Arts, Pobal, Buy 4 tickets to see the hilarious ‘Any Buy your mother 2 tickets to comedy contribution of its Board of Directors, all axis Youngballymun and Dept. of Foreign Affairs. Summers’ on 11th April and get 2 ‘Embarrassing Mother’ on 2nd May for staff, axis tenants, Kate Bowe PR, form and all extra FREE tickets to bring 2 more only €20 per pair (normally €30). our service providers, volunteers and interns. We would also like to thank all our partners friends, saving you €30. this season, all the wonderful and talented Offer limited to first 40 tickets. Our gratitude to our funders, friends and artists and companies working with us and Offer limited to first 60 tickets. One voucher per booking. patrons: Ballymun Regeneration Limited, all those who have assisted us in any way Dublin City Council, Dublin City Council Arts since this programme went to print. One voucher per booking. Office, The Arts Council, Foras Na Gaeilge, RESIDENCY PLAYGROUND RESIDENCY Dates: Jan - Jun By: Arts & Disability Ireland and axis THE CHATS Dates: 6th Feb >>> Time: 8pm Arts & Disability Ireland and axis: Ballymun Tickets: Free >>> By: axis present a new performing arts residency. This residency is designed to support the To launch our season axis are professional development of, and the creation delighted to host a very special of new work by performing artists with event where artists from Ballymun disabilities. and those who have worked with Following several successful residencies across axis will gather to talk about their various disciplines, ADI and axis are working work, share their plans and ideas together to offer a residency and bursary to and look forward to the year ahead. an artist with a disability who is interested in Previous chats have seen developing their performing arts practice. The established and budding dancers, artists chosen by the panel for this residency photographers, performers, are Stefanie Preissner with additional support musicans and visial artists chat to Fintin Kelly. about their work, share new ideas and enjoy meeting new people in a relaxed setting. If you or any artist you know would be interested in joining us for an evening full of creativity, axis cast & crew contact us on (01) 883 2100. Acting Director – Mark O’Brien Programme Manager – Niamh Ní Chonchubhair Accounts Administrator – Patricia Martin Box Office & Marketing Manager – Philip Keogh Crèche Manager – Martina Devey Technical Manager – Joe Flavin Music Studio Co-ordinator – Seán Mc Cormack We can cater for up to 10 Book-keeper – Mary Carpenter wheelchairs in our auditorium. Arts Development Co-ordinator – Emma Connors These spaces are located at the front Projects Co-ordinator – Niamh Fitzpatrick ACCESSIBILITY of the auditorium and are in clear view Operations Manager – Anita Purdy of the stage. There is also a wheelchair Box Office & Reception – Anna Kavanagh, Deirdre Purdy & Sharon McGuire accessible toilet located in our café bar Café Manager – Marcella Pintos With the help of Arts and Disability and lifts available in both our underground Maintenance & Duty Manager – David Kelly Ireland we are broadening our car park and within our building. services to cater for deaf, visually All information is correct at time of printing, for up-to-date information visit impaired and disabled visitors. Large text versions of www.axis-ballymun.ie or contact axis on (01) 883 2100. axis has a child protection any of our print can be policy and procedures in place. For more info contact (01) 883 2100. We are working on programming captioned performances for deaf made available on request BOOKING MAILING LIST or hard of hearing visitors. For these from our box offi ce. Our box office is open weekdays 9am – 5pm Want to receive special offers and performances we will also have an infra- and for 90 mins before an event. updates on upcoming events? red loop system for visitors using hearing We aim to continue to improve axis To book Ph: (01) 883 2100 Register on www.axis-ballymun.ie aids. To fi nd out when the next captioned accessibility and would welcome your or visit www.axis-ballymun.ie or Ph: (01) 883 2100 performance is being organised contact suggestions and feedback. Please feel axis’ reception on (01) 883 2100 or email free to contact axis reception on Stay up-to-date with all the latest news, receive exclusive special offers, book shows [email protected] (01) 883 2100 or [email protected] online or just find more information on our upcoming shows, exhibitions, classes or events. DUBLIN VALENTINES: DERMOT SIGNS OF A DIVA Dates: 18th Feb THEATRE BOLGER IN CONVERSATION Time: 8pm >>> Tickets: €15/12 WITH JOHN SHEAHAN By: Arts & Disability Ireland Dates: 12th Feb >>> Time: 8pm and Graeae Tickets: €8 >>> By: axis No one remembers mousey old Sue, the John Sheahan is somewhat of a Dublin legend. undertaker from Bingley Bridge. No one A notable Irish violinist, tin whistle player, folk knows she’s a Diva fanatic, until one day she musician and composer he is the last surviving is offered a cabaret spot at Harry’s Place. member of the original and definitive five Overnight, Tammy Frascati is born and Sue member line-up of The Dubliners. Join him as he finds herself hurtling towards stardom. discusses his recently found passion for poetry But, as success beckons a handsome and his relationship to a variety of songs and stranger pierces Sue’s heart. What does she stories throughout the years - he may even play a do? Can she have both? tune or two! All performances include signed song, ‘Dublin Valentines’ continues axis series of public captioned text and audio description. conversations between Dermot Bolger and well known artists in which he explores their lives, their work and their relationship with their native or adoptive city. Dermot Bolger is one of Ireland’s leading novelists and playwrights. He has a long standing relationship with axis, who have staged his award-winning works in Ballymun as well as Britain, America and beyond. TOMMY TIERNAN Dates: 16th Feb >>> Time: 8pm Tickets: €28 >>> By: Aiken Promotions Away from the glamour of the city centre and out to the burbs, Tommy Tiernan does his first World Tour of County Dublin. From the Red Cow, the Taj Mahal of cabaret comedy, to Johnnie Fox's house in the hills. From Taylors Three Rock once run by his sister-in-law to The Spa Hotel in Lucan where his mother once took the family to get away from his father until he "copped himself on".