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Ramor Theatre is funded by Cavan County Council and theramortheatre the Arts Council Virginia, Co. Cavan. Tel: (049) 854 7074 www.ramortheatre.com PLEASE NOTE EARLIER STARTING TIMES OF ALL SHOWS IS NOW AT 8:00PM

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YOUTH THEATRE @ The Ramor

Youth Theatre @ The Ramor is a restructuring of Drama For Young Ramor Young Players and will now run for two 13 week periods from September to December 2018 People With Special and January to April 2019. It will take on a new Needs @ The Ramor emphasis of developing the skills of participants in the area of acting, drama and movement with Ramor Theatre with the support of Creative Ireland an end of year show in April instead of the traditional Christmas Pantomime. This is aimed at giving will run a 6 week Drama Course for Young People time, structure and continuity for the participants to explore the dramatic developmental process in a with Special Needs on Wednesday evenings safe and fun environment. commencing on 19th September for 6 weeks. This group will be affiliated to Youth Theatre Ireland and in keeping with their ethos we aim to These workshops aim to use: promote: • drama as a medium for learning and as a • drama as a medium for learning and as a means of expression for young people means of expression for children with special • the advancement of the artistic, personal and social development of young people through needs. drama and performance related skills • the advancement of the artistic, personal and • youth theatre as a medium to extend and enhance young people’s understanding of theatre social development of these children through as an art form drama and performance related skills. • the development of youth theatres in Cavan This will be done through dramatic explorations and playfulness through both group and individual Tutors are Mary Farrelly and Trina McCann. work. We believe that youth theatre is a place to develop This free pilot scheme is aimed at National School young artists and young citizens and we aim to promote children aged 6 to 12 and will be led by dance and youth drama opportunities that focus on the artistic, drama tutor Mary Farrelly and will include drama, personal and social development of young people so dance and movement. come and join us on this new and exciting adventure. Places are limited to 12. TIME: Junior 8-12 years (National Schools) Monday Evenings 5:00pm - 6:00pm Senior 12-18 years (Secondary Schools) Monday Evenings 6:30pm – 8:00pm. COST: Juniors €80 • Seniors €90 (Per 13 Week Period) COST: FREE but booking is essential. TIME: 7:00pm to 8:00pm Commencing on Monday 10th September for 13 Weeks. WEDNESDAYS Commencing Places are limited so Booking is essential. 19th September for 6 Weeks Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 3

Big Guerilla Productions present Ramor Playwriting Group presents And Thank You . . . PLACEMAKING – A Workshop with Louise Lowe (ANU) Directed by Charles McGuinness The central question we ask of our Seamus O’Rourke joins forces with director Charles McGuinness audiences is ‘HOW DO YOU – The team who brought us ‘Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking’ – CHOOSE TO ENGAGE? We ask audiences to witness, feel, comply or And once again we can expect a bit of everything... act. And thank you... is a play about an Much of our work is derived from ordinary man living in rural physical space and site, usually Ireland who gets saved... working within geographic or historical Saved from a life of pub talk contexts. We place these findings in and prophesising... King non-traditional sites and use immersive John O’Sullivan used to be engagement to create shared able to drink fifteen pints intimacies between audience and without having to piddle, place and audience and performer. now, it’s every nine... Going This workshop invites actors, to the Gents so often can directors, performers, installation wear a man out. artists, dancers and playwrights to The story is told by the join us in a fearless, vibrant and Reverend Thaddaeus challenging 2 day workshop to Clancy and O’Sullivan’s collaborate and uncover Virginia in two sons, Larry O and Martin. The sons run a new way. the family shop while Daddy, the king of McKenna’s bar makes up the rules. About ANU It’s a story of hard work and Cutting across form and context, ANU are a multidisciplinary company, success and dangling... There’s cross-pollinating theatre, visual art and dance. We are building a reputation bad driving and ice hockey and for creating transformative experiences in unconventional sites. Established there’s falling down. When the in April 2009, ANU have created 24 seminal works, public art commissions, ‘Divel’ starts to gnaw, the gallery installations and museum interpretations. Our most recent kingdom will fall... productions include THE LOST O’CASEY (Abbey Theatre) and THESE And thank you... ROOMS (London International Festival of Theatre).

Friday 31st August & Friday 7th & Saturday 8th September Saturday 1st September Time: Friday 7.00pm – 10.00pm Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Saturday 10.00pm – 5.00pm Price: €30 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 4

Lakedaemon presents Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Film Club present Hero The 4 of Us Three Billboards Outside By Ken Rogan The 4 Of Us have been a steadfast part of Irish music Ebbing Missouri Starring Daithí Mac Suibhne history for over a quarter of a century. Formed and fronted by Newry-born brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy, they have developed a unique musical identity FILM which has produced original and award- winning recordings, as well as a large and loyal fan base. The 4 Of Us shot to early fame towards the end of 1989 with their debut Songs for the Tempted, which featured the massive hits Mary and Drag My Bad Name Down. The follow up Man Alive made Q magazine's prestigious Top 50 Albums of 1992 and included the UK Top 30 song She Hits Me. The 4 Of Us were recently listed No.7 in TV3's 'Top 10 Best Irish Bands Of All Time', and to date, the Murphy brothers have notched up an enviable catalogue of Director: Martin McDonagh timeless songs, including six top 20 Irish charting albums. Their music has also been featured extensively Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody on American, UK, and Irish TV soundtracks. Harrelson, Sam Rockwell Sugar Island, the latest album by The 4 Of Us, explores THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, the brothers' early years growing up in Northern MISSOURI is a darkly comic drama from Hero by Ken Rogan, is an original work about a Ireland; musically, it focuses on the trademark interplay Academy Award nominee Martin McDonagh man’s struggles with love. Life quickly grows of their acoustic guitars. (In Bruges). more complicated for Smithy (Daithí Mac After months have passed without a culprit in her Suibhne) after a chance encounter with daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes (Academy Marissa. This is one man's hilarious, down to Award winner Frances McDormand) makes a bold earth odyssey through love, ankle injuries and move, painting three signs leading into her town what happens when you don't know how to with a controversial message directed at William lose... Willoughby (Academy Award nominee Woody Daithí is currently appearing as Emmet O'Brien Harrelson), the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon (Sam in RTÉ's Fair City. He was also a series regular Rockwell), an immature mother's boy with a in Ros na Rún for TG4 along with roles in Éirí penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle Amach Amú (Wrecking the Rising), Corp+Anam between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is 2 and Scúp. only exacerbated.

Friday 7th September Saturday 8th September Tuesday 11th September Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Time: 8.00pm Price: €20 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 5

The Virginians present Ramor Film Club presents Juno and the Paycock The Post BY SEAN O’CASEY Directed by Vincent Lee FILM

After its successful sell-out run last M March, Sean O Casey’s ‘Juno and the Paycock’ returns for another three nights to the Ramor Theatre. Thursday night’s show will be in aid of local charities. Set in the Dublin tenements in 1922 Juno and the Paycock is one of Sean O’Casey’s best loved plays. His understanding of the impoverished life that the Director: Steven Spielberg inhabitants had to endure in these dwellings is evident throughout Staring: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Alison Brie this play as he gives voice to their every day cares and struggles. The 1971 - leaked excerpts of top-secret added tension of Ireland’s Civil War documents detailing U.S. involvement in is never far away as tragedy strikes Vietnam become a media sensation. hard in household after household. The Washington Post and its editor Ben Even in a world of struggle and Bradlee frantically chase the documents. loss, O Casey injects moments of Amid mounting legal pressure from the warmth and humour that have highest levels of government, the Post’s made this play a favourite for publisher Katherine Graham has to decide theatre-goers for well-nigh a whether to risk potential financial ruin by hundred years. publishing the bombshell revelations the paper’s reporters uncover.

Thursday 13th, Friday 14th & Saturday 15th September Tuesday 18th September Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 6

Culture Ramor Theatre presents Culture Night Night Offshore Productions presents Culture Night Spaces Beyond The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh A special exhibition for Culture Night Eagles and Fleetwood Mac By Jim McPartlin RUMOURS OF HOTEL CALIFORNIA 40-Year Anniversary Special With many successful solo exhibitions at the Ramor After 12 months of sell -out audiences The Illegals are taking their unique Theatre since 2005, Jim McPartlin makes a long awaited Rumours of Hotel California show on the road for another turn in 2018 to return to the exhibition space at the theatre with a varied Celebrate two classic rock albums from two iconic rock bands. Led by Niamh pallet of locations and subject matter. Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, Working in Oils and Acrylics, Jim brings an individual and The Illegals will take you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies, vibrant approach to well known and hidden parts of the exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs. The best of two country through his paintings. legendary bands in one night? It’s almost too good to be true. With over 20 pieces on display, this exhibition makes a Songs like “Gold Dust Woman”, “Last Resort”, “Go Your Own Way”, “Life In valuable contribution not only to Culture night but to enjoyable visits to the Ramor The Fast Lane”, “Dreams”, “New Kid In Town”, “The Chain” and “Hotel Theatre in the Autumn and Winter nights ahead. California” – and many others: all in celebration of over of music from two of the greatest rock bands of all time. If you missed out last year, book your ticket early through the box office for Heroes in Hiding the 2018 gig. You won’t be disappointed. Aside from the headline albums the show consists of many other Eagles and Fleetwood Mac hits. Heroes in Hiding are an alternative rock band with a vibrant touch of electronics. “Niamh is Based in Dublin. the 4-piece formed as it is today in 2013 but have been playing outstanding - music together for over ten years. In that time, they have worked hard to develop an The Rolls-Royce of ever-evolving, captivating sound and unique live performance. Irish Rock” – In October 2016 the band released a mini-LP titled “Curtains” to critical acclaim. The RTE lead single ‘Hospital’led the band to an RTE Choice Nomination and has accumulated over 250,000 plays on spotify to date. The band’s first full length album “Simply Stunning” – “ACTOR” was released on the 18th of May of this year. The BBC Featuring well-known Cavan musician and vocalist Liam McCabe this promises to be another Culture Night not to be missed at The Ramor Theatre. Friday 21st September Exhibition Opening: 7.00pm FREE EVENT Saturday 22nd September Time: 8.00pm (Tickets Limited to 4 per Booking) Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 7

Ramor Film Club present Killeshandra Drama Group Present Ramor Film Club present No Party for Billy Tumbleweed City GIRLS NIGHT OUT Burns by Joe McManus Pretty Woman Directed by Donna Harten Tumbleweed City is a new play by FILM FILM Killeshandra native Joe McManus, writer of the hughly successful A Night at the Mart and Lies. The action unfolds in the Keenlara Arms where the locals spend their time righting the wrongs of the world and passing the time. We see glimpses of small town Ireland in the late 70’s and then again twenty-five years later. What is in store for the characters? Love, Laughter, happiness Director: Garry Marshall or regret? Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Jason An hilarious nights entertainment brought Alexander, Laura San Giacomo to you by one of Cavan’s new emerging Academy Award winner Julia Roberts and writing talents. Golden Globe winner Richard Gere will leave you breathless in PRETTY WOMAN. Vivian Billy Burns (Kevin McGahern) is a would-be (Roberts) is a spirited, streetwise diamond in the cowboy lost in the dreary fields of Cavan. rough when she meets shrewd, no-nonsense Stranded at home with his grandfather (Shane billionaire Edward Lewis (Gere). It's a chance Connaughton) and ridiculed around town for his encounter that turns a weeklong "business innocent ways, Billy saves his money working arrangement" into a timeless rags-to-riches for local ranchers, planning a trip to the city, romance. Fall in love all over again as this maybe to never come back... When Billy falls in contemporary Cinderella story unfolds before with local thug Ciaran and his long suffering your eyes. Savor every word, every laugh, and girlfriend, he finds the adventure and excitement every unforgettable song. he was looking for, but the local crew pick on Experience all the comedy, charm and the weak, as their rough and tumble kicks find passion of this beloved classic. Billy broken and bruised, with little left to lose. Wine and Cheese from 7.00pm Tuesday 25th September Fri 28th & Sat 29th September Tuesday 2nd October Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €10 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 8

Ramor Theatre presents Three of this region’s most talented IN CONCERT musical artists Charlie McGettigan, Janice Igoe and Gillian Tuite join Charlie McGettigan, Janice Igoe & Gillian Tuite forces to bring you a unique night of songs and stories. The Trio made up of; Charlie McGettigan who needs no introduction to Irish Audiences having worked with Eleanor Shanley, Maura O’Connell and of course Paul Harrington with whom he won the Eurovision Song Contest with Rock n Roll Kids, Gillian Tuite a folk fingerstyle guitarist, singer and from Oldcastle, whose performances have earned her a reputation for captivating a live audience and are typified by creative and tasteful guitar playing, strong vocal melodies and heartfelt lyrics and Janice Igoe a singer from Cootehill who is renowned for her interpretations of the songs of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan among others with the purest singing voice known to man and her laid back style and authentic delivery have gathered many fans country wide whether doing her solo shows or supporting Jack L or The Strypes. An enchanting evening of music and vocals not to be missed by all music lovers!

Friday 5th October Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 9

Hotbuckle Theatre presents Ramor Film Club present Jane Eyre You Were Never “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: Really Here I am a free human being with an independent will.” FILM

The young, orphaned Jane meets A film by Lynne Ramsay with cruelty at the hands of her Starring Joaquin Phoenix aunt and then at the school to which she is Joe is a hired gun who rescues trafficked girls.. banished. She eventually finds her freedom and becomes He cares for his elderly mother in his childhood governess to the daughter of the enigmatic Mr Rochester at Thornfield Hall. home in New York City. Joe has graphic As Jane and Rochester’s relationship grows, it is overshadowed by doubt, dark flashbacks to his childhood and past in the shadows and terrible secrets and she must choose between passion and reason. military and FBI. Following the success of Wuthering Heights, “… beautifully handled … this is the A missing teenage girl. A brutal and tormented company’s best yet” (BBC Radio Shropshire), and Far From the Madding Crowd, “… enforcer on a rescue mission. a magical production” (The Stage), Hotbuckle bring their inventiveness, humour and Corrupt power and vengeance unleash a storm unique magic to Brontë’s compelling tale. of violence that may lead to his awakening.

Sunday 7th October Tuesday 9th October Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 10

The Gonzo Theatre Company presents KIDS FILM @ THE RAMOR Pilgrim Ferdinand Written by Philip Doherty, Directed by Aoife Spillane-Hinks Performed by Rex Ryan FILM

Pilgrim is a hilarious and moving tale of a young Irishman on a pilgrimage home for the birth of his son. Christopher Reilly's flight from California to Dublin is suddenly grounded in Newfoundland. It is announced that the Twin Towers have been attacked. Thousands of refugees from every culture and creed descend upon the doorsteps of Newfoundland. Villages like Gambo become the setting for a positive apocalypse. In this surreal, inverted world, Christopher Reilly embarks on a wild, odyssey of redemption that is both arresting and comic. With allusions to classical myth, Pilgrim, (Fishamble New Writing Award Nomination) is written by award-winning ‘Remarkable script . . . amazing playwright Philip Doherty, and performance . . . superbly Director: Carlos Saldanha performed by one of Ireland's heartfelt’ most exciting young actors, ★★★★– Broadway Baby Featuring the voices of: John Cena, Kate Rex Ryan, (Dublin Fringe McKinnon, Bobby Cannavale, David Best Actor nomination & Tennant Manchester Theatre Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a Award nomination for big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous Best Actor). beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by it’s cover.

Friday 12th October Saturday 13th October Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Time: 11.00am Adm: €5 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:45 Page 11

Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Film Club present Breda Cashe present All For My Grog I Tonya Holy Mary A Dubliners Tribute featuring The LIBERTIES Welcome to Treasure Island, a place of wonder, by Eoin Colfer All FOR ME GROG, is the Galway based show that has excitement and mystery! FILM Staring Mary Murray and Jacinta Sheerin played to full houses and standing ovations on its first Irish Holy Mary is the story of two nine year old girls on the and U.K. tours. The show brings you the SONGS and M days leading up to the social occasion of the year: STORY of Irelands most successful folk band-THE Their First Holy Communion. Mary and Majella have DUBLINERS. Presented by The LIBERTIES, who in replicating the original line-up of , LUKE been mortal enemies since baby infants, and things KELLY, BARNEY McKENNA, CIARAN BURKE and JOHN have gotten even worse since Mary’s daddy moved in SHEEHAN with the exact same instrumentation, songs and with Majella’s mammy. close as you will get vocals, bring to the stage a show in Both girls are searching sound and appearance of uncanny accuracy of the original for a way to insult . other, and Majella , McAlpines Fusiliers, The Spanish thinks she has found a Lady, , , The Parting Glass weak spot when she and of course, the song that made The Dubliners realises that Mary’s international stars- plus all their other Communion dress is hits, will have you clapping your hands, stomping your feet actually a second hand and joining in the chorus of the well known and much loved Director Craig Gillespie dress that she herself songs at this uplifting and exciting two hour show. Starring: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan donated to the Vincent and Allison Janney dePaul. Will Majella use this devastating In 1991, talented figure skater Tonya Harding information to publicly becomes the first American woman to take down her nemesis complete a triple axel during a competition. In with a vicious rhyme? 1994, her world comes crashing down when Or will she realise that maybe she and Mary are not so her ex-husband conspires to injure Nancy different and that maybe they could be allies instead of Kerrigan, a fellow Olympic hopeful, in a poorly enemies? conceived attack that forces the young In typical Colfer fashion the characters are very real woman to withdraw from the national and very funny. The cast of two play two mothers, a championship. Harding's life and legacy benevolent priest, a patient teacher, a misguided father instantly become tarnished as she's forever and two cheeky and lovable nine year olds. Holy Mary, associated with one of the most infamous a hilarious and heartbreaking tale of Communion, scandals in sports history. confusion and consternation.

Saturday 13th October Tuesday 16th October Friday 19th October Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 12

Virginia Gospel Choir Ramor Film Club present Ramor Theatre presents presents Summer 1993 Johnny Brady NO REGRETS A Film by Carla Simon The Three Sides Concert Tour Six-year-old Frida looks on in silence as the last objects from her recently deceased mother's apartment in Barcelona are placed in boxes. Although her aunt, uncle and younger cousin welcome her with open arms, Frida finds it hard to forget her mother and adapt to her new home in the Catalan countryside. FILM If you like choral music with great harmonies, excellent solo singers, great energy, a night full of variety and of course uplifting messages then you Johnny Brady is one of the most unique should not miss an evening with the voices in todays country scene, widely know Virginia Gospel Choir and their concert for his high energy country and his songwriting abilities, Johnny has placed himself within the ‘No Regrets’. This group of singers all ranks of country music elite. from Virginia and surrounding areas are The Three Side's Tour will give Johnny the proud to say that they have been perfect opportunity to showcase the Singer, taught by Karen Gibson and Mark De- Songwriter, and Performer. The show will feature classic country, Johnny's own original Lisser of this year’s Royal Wedding material and of course some high energy fame. Let us share with you the joy we modern country. get from singing the songs we love. A night of great entertainment is promised and not to be missed! Saturday 20th October Tuesday 23rd October Thursday 25th October Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 13

Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Theatre presents TWO 1 ACT PLAYS Kevin McAleer – Guru by Sillan Players & Bailieborough Drama Group Ireland’s humblest lama Kevin McAleer claims to have been the first guru in the Sillan Players presents Bailieborough Drama Group presents world to coin the word ‘mindfulness’, The Long Wet Grass Smile Handsome back in 1978, and he is still coining it today. Join him for this unique evening of by Séamus Scanlon by Liz O’Hanlon advanced laughter, and learn how to live Directed by Yvonne Seymour Directed by Conor Sheridan hilariously in the moment, with Performed by Eva Fidgeon & Performed by Mary McDonagh, bananarama yoga, pop-up dentistry, Paddy Farrelly Charlene Cadden and Liz O’Hanlon shitsu massage, dolphin astrology, and The Long Wet Grass is a Life is full of ups and downs, and this is barking up trees. meditation on the power of certainly the case for Kathleen, Jodie violence, fanaticism and human and Top Dog. Set in a woman’s prison Guru McAleer’s ‘39 Steps to connections in 1980s Ireland. this new play by Liz O’Hanlon looks at Enlightenment’ course is now a global The setting is Callow Lake (Co. how the lives of three very different phenomenon, and he is a hugely popular Mayo) three hours from the war women not only collide but become TV guest on Oprah, Celebrity Zen Master in Belfast although that conflict intrinsically linked. Chef, Self-Love Island and Tibet’s Got is an integral part of the story. You may laugh, you may cry but you’ll Talent. He is also the author of over 126 certainly not forget these three bestselling self-help manuals, including intriguing female characters. ‘The Idiot’s Guide to Low Self Esteem’, and ‘How to Turn your Negative Voices into Imaginary Friends’. McAleer’s highly individual teaching methods have been tried and tested over forty years, and he confidently guarantees total happiness on the night, or your money back. (Of course if the refund then makes you happy, you will have to give it straight back.) A comedy apparition not to be missed. Friday 26th October Saturday 27th October Time: 8.00pm Adm: €14 • €12 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20 • €18 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 14

Ramor Film Club present Ramor Theatre presents The Divine Order Michael Harding: Director: Petra Volpe On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist Staring: Marie Leuenberger, Max Simonischeck, Marta Zoffoli, Nicholas Join best-selling writer and raconteur Michael Ofczarek, Sofia Helin Harding as he reads from his latest memoir, ruminates on the difference between psychotherapy and religion, and relates the story of his pilgrimage to Skellig Michael, in his ongoing search for meaning. What happens between one story and the next? That’s the really interesting part. That’s the really interesting part. That’s the space where we find bliss; where we float sometimes, suspended, for only a brief moment. Perhaps only for a few scarce moments in an entire life.

“Harding’s latest attempt to find meaning in life is searingly honest, funny and self- deprecating” The Irish Times Housewife Nora lives with her husband, two sons and father-in-law, but if she wants to work “A spell-binding and powerful she would require her husband’s permission. Fighting such an outmoded notion, Nora starts book about the human campaigning for women’s right to vote and condition, the narratives we becomes a hero as she overthrows the status weave around the self, and the quo.The Divine Order has delighted audiences ultimate bliss of living in the internationally and was Switzerland’s 2018 present moment.” Books.ie Oscar contender.

Tuesday 30th October Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd November Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 15

KIDS FILM @ THE RAMOR Meath County Council Arts Office Ramor Film Club present Coco present Lady Bird Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina Me and Molly and Moo Director: Greta Gerwig Featuring the voices of: Anthony Gonzalez, by Deirdre Kinahan Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Beanie Feldstein Sedgwick Alexander the Third is the forgotten imaginary friend of a Croatian girl FILM who came to live in Ireland 21 years ago. FILM When he is discovered by her daughter Molly and best friend Moo (of Market Square Navan), a magical adventure ensues. WARNING: This new play for children by Deirdre Kinahan, directed by Padraic McIntyre, featuring live music by Kids Classics with stunning visuals and live animation by Jillian Gott is definitely not for the Unimaginative! Commissioned & produced by Meath County Council Arts Office with support from the Arts Council & Creative Ireland. Suitable for children 7-12 years of age.

17-year-old Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) dreams of escaping her Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban hometown of Sacramento, California. During on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an her final year in high school, she deals with the accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de challenges of teenage life: romance, a part- la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel time job, college applications. Meanwhile, unexpectedly finds himself in the stunning and Lady Bird’s relationship with her mother colourful Land of the Dead where he meets Marion (Metcalf) grows increasingly tense: they charming trickster Hector. Together, they set off each have very different views on Lady Bird’s on an extraordinary journey.. plans after graduation.

Saturday 3rd November Sunday 4th November Tuesday 6th November Time: 11.00am Adm: €5 Time: 3.00pm Adm: €6 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 16

Ramor Theatre presents Beezneez Theatre Company presents Cavan Town Comhaltas Callaghan’s Place by John McDwyer With energy, passion and enthusiasm 20 or more members of Cavan Town CCÉ will present an action packed evening’s entertainment featuring the best of local Traditional Musicians, Singers, Dancers and Story Tellers. This wonderful group of young entertainers, ever mindful of the Cultural and Traditional richness of the Cavan region are ensuring it’s continuance and development with their energetic performances to audiences throughout the region. HUP!

Beezneez present the much and Annie Jackson fail to stem the requested revival of what many tide of Paul’s anger and suspicion. consider to be John McDwyer’s For all the seriousness of the finest play Callaghan’s Place. underlying themes, Callaghan’s Place is peppered with scenes of Paul and Mary Dolan struggle to outrageous humour. come to terms with the departure of their only child to study at An all-star Beezneez cast which university. A mysterious includes Michael Roper, Peter Englishman arrives in their midst Davey, Valerie Traynor and Eileen and his blossoming friendship with Murphy ensure an evening of the daughter creates tension and unmissable theatre. tragedy as neighbours Pat Kelly

Friday 9th November Saturday 10th November Time: 8.00pm Adm: €14 • €12 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 17

Ramor Film Club present Ramor Theatre presents Dublin Oldschool DIRTBIRDS – Self-help Tour Director: Dave Tynan If making the school lunches, doing the jaysus Starring: Emmet Kirwan, Ian Lloyd Anderson, Seána Kerslake homework and dodging the guards because your NCT is out by two years is sending you over FILM the edge, you are not alone. Come and join the Dirtbirds as they navigate the stresses and strains of modern life in their brand new comedy show ‘Dirtbirds’ Self-help Tour’.

This rip roaring two hours of comedy gold is a unique blend of hilarious sketch comedy and stand up. Brand new characters take to the stage along with Dublin Old School tells the story of Jason, a some of the well-known wannabe DJ,on a drug-fuelled trip through the favourites. Don’t miss this streets of Dublin as he stumbles from one side-splitting show from the session to another. Somewhere between the DJs, decks, and drug busts he stumbles across queens of sketch comedy. a familiar face from the past, his brother Daniel. Daniel, an educated heroin addict, is living on the streets. The brothers haven’t seen or spoken to each other in years but over a lost weekend they reconnect and reminisce over “Their comedy is based on observing normal-life raves, tunes and their troubled past. Two situations and turning them into very intelligent brothers living very different lives might have quips, sketches and stories.” The Independent more in common than they think.

Saturday 13th November Friday 16th November Time: 11.00am Adm: €7 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20 • €18 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 18

BY POPULAR BACK Ramor Theatre presents DEMAND Ramor Theatre presents Little Gem Virginia College School Musical by Elaine Murphy. Directed by Padraic McIntyre. Love, sex, birth, death and salsa classes. Three generations of Women. One extraordinary year. Happy-go-lucky Amber, fresh out of school, is high on life, double sambucas and boyfriend Paul. That is until the ‘indigestion’ starts. Her mother Lorraine attacks a customer at work and now she’s seeing a ‘head doctor’. She is told to do one nice thing for herself each week. Time to sign up for salsa classes. Nanny Kay, Virginia College presents Boyband vs Girlband in this hilarious musical meanwhile, is finding life on the wrong side of frustrating. Ailing sensation. Packed with pop smash hits from the hyper-coloured 1990's by husband Gem doesn’t like the neighbours coming in to ‘mind’ him artists such as THE SPICE GIRLS, BACKSTREET BOYS, N*SYNC, BRITNEY and she’s missing more than just his conversation. SPEARS, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARIAH CAREY, MC HAMMER and many And if all that wasn’t bad enough, Little Gem makes his presence felt more. and life is never the same again. It's set in a school in the 1990's where Mark is head over heels in love with his girlfriend, Queen Bee, Shannon Van de Witt. When Shannon learns that pop-band impresario Simon Austin is the surprise judge at the State Talent Show she dumps him for her chance at showbiz stardom. Mark rapidly goes from High School hero to High School zero. His garage band buddies rally around him and soon a plan for revenge is hatched to change their grunge band to a boy-band and snatch the Talent Show title from Shannon’s Candy Girls. There’s just one small problem... the boys can’t dance. Mark enlists the help of the ultra talented, new girl, Ella to help with their boy band make over and sparks soon fly. Can Mark get the girl, get the Grand Prize and get even with the scheming Shannon closing in? It’s anyone’s guess as the countdown to the Grand Finale begins. It’s sure to be one to remember.

Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd, Staring; Maura McGuinness, Leanne Monaghan, Charlene Cadden. Saturday 24th at 8:00pm Sunday 25th Matinee at 3:00pm Saturday 17th November Tickets: Adult €14 • Student €12 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Family Ticket: 2 Adults & 2 Children €45 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 19

FREE Breffini Integrated presents EVENT Ramor Theatre presents Every Move You Make ABBA – Forever by Patricia Byrne After a fantastic show for the past 4 years, we had no hesitation in Performed by Aoibh Johnson inviting them back. It’s always party time when ABBA are about, but when it’s the Jenni's 16th birthday is coming "This was a very moving piece of Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party! This happy up, and her new boyfriend theatre. The aim is to disturb and that sing-a-long tribute, celebrates with a loud and proud fanfare! Jamie will be there. He is so was achieved fully. None watching this nice. He is interested in play would ever again be victim to such It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations! Great everything she does. He always abuse having witnessed a relay of Vocals from the girls, Lucinda and Marie, great playing from the wants to know where she is classic symptoms.” Imelda Foley, Arts guys, Denis and Rae and terrific audio visuals to share seminal and what she is doing. He texts Council of Northern Ireland. ABBA moments with you! her all the time and follows her The performance runs for 50 Their music is the most played on radio stations around the world every move on Facebook. But minutes and is followed by a Q&A and the musical based on their life is still packing Theatres from things start to take a turn, and with the actor, writer/director and Waterloo (Pardon the Jenni isn't so sure anymore. Tearmann Support Worker. pun!) to Timbuktu The play follows the ups and MAMMA MIA WAS A downs of a young woman's HUGH CINEMA HIT relationship as it goes from being near perfect to becoming AND ABBA STILL an impossible nightmare, it ROLLS ON! explores the issue of abusive It has played to full relationships among young houses all over Ireland people. It was developed in during tours here for the consultation with NSPCC, past 5 years! Youth Action NI and pupils at Oakgrove Integrated College. And it packed everywhere First produced in 2012 it was on last year’s visit, when directed by Nicky Harley and they received repeated performed by Gemma Walker. standing ovations for what This revised version is directed was one of the most by Patricia Byrne and memorable shows of the performed by Aoibh Johnson. year!

Wednesday 28th November Friday 30th November Time: 1.00pm Adm: FREE (Booking Essential) Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 20

The Ballintemple Variety Troupe presents Ramor Theatre presents Ted’s Promotion Ger Carey Live – Written and directed by Mary Keogh A Comic Journey Inside The Teenage Mind 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. Tickets are only €10 and TEACHERS ARE FREE.

”He’s a suave, hardworking, talented Priest, he’s popular with his parishioners, he’s looked up to by the Nuns” . . . So what’s missing in Ted’s life . . . what’s holding him back . . . Ted’s Promotion is a play about what really might have been going on in Ted’s head . . . and a tribute to FR. TED on the 20th Anniversary of Dermot Morgan’s death, Ted dreams about being famous. He’d love the opportunity to showcase his talents, maybe on TV. He’d like to be on better terms with Bishop Len Brennan, after all he’s the BOSS and that could open doors for him and he’d like to get one over on his arch rival, Fr. Dick Byrne, to wipe the smirk off his face, for good. Fr. Jack’s drinking is totally out of control and Ted is at the end of his tether with him when suddenly it looks like his luck is about to change. Bishop Len arrives with his stunning young PA, Sr. Alana, to deliver some news, but when Fr. Doogal insults an already irate Bishop and Mrs. Doyle annoys him sending him into an awful rage things can only get worse . . . much worse. Saturday 1st December Monday 3rd December Time: 8.00pm Adm: €14 • €12 Time: 11am Adm: €10 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:46 Page 21

Loco & Reckless presents Virginia Ballet presents The Man in Womens Shoes & Dances From I Hear You and Rejoice Nutcracker Two one man shows written Virginia Ballet are proud to announce that this and performed by Mikel Murfi year’s Christmas show will be “Dances from Nutcracker”. Friday 7th December This time honoured ballet is the perfect addition The Man In The Woman’s Shoes to the festive season. Set in October 1978 - Pope John Paul the First is not long Suitable for all the family, the students from dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some Virginia Ballet (some as young as 3 years old) business’ to do in town. will dazzle the audience with their fantastic ballet dancing and beautiful costumes and sets. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat Farnon as he walks to town and back again. It is a beautifully observed piece, utterly simple and has been Not to be missed this Christmas!! widely praised. The show is funny, tender and at times downright daft.

Saturday 8th December I Hear You And Rejoice Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, embarks on a journey he had not quite planned and finds that every twist in the road can bring its own surprises.

★★★★★ Extraordinary physical performance... sharp observational comedy' The Sunday Times Friday 7th & Saturday 8th December Sunday 9th December Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 each Time: 1.00pm & 5.00pm or €30 for both shows Adm: €8 or Family of 4 €28 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:47 Page 22

FREE Ramor Theatre presents EVENT Rowan Tolley Company present KIDS FILM @ THE RAMOR

Customer Appreciation Turf Arthur Christmas Christmas Lunchtime Recital One day, one man, one bog. Director Sarah Smith Featuring the voices of: FILM The Harp – TURF takes an audience on a visual and James McEvoy, Jim Broadbent, emotional journey, where the narrative Bill Knightly and Hugh Laurie Ireland’s National Emblem, resonates with echoes of tradition and reality. Situated somewhere deep within the Everyone knows that, each Christmas, Ireland’s National Instrument Irish soul, it tells the story of one life but Santa Claus delivers presents to every last child many selves. TURF searches for the truth in on Earth. What everyone doesn't know is that a hidden landscape. Sculpture, Installation, Santa accomplishes the feat with a very high- Performance, it explores not how to hold the tech operation beneath the North Pole. TURF but how the TURF takes a hold of But when the unthinkable you. happens, and Santa misses one child out of hundreds of “At the mercy of nature, the block millions, someone has to waits to cut, to spread, to foot, when save the day. It's up to it moves it lives.” Arthur (James McAvoy), Santa's Performed by Frank Farrell youngest son, to Directed by Rowan Tolley deliver a present to the forgotten child before HARPIST / SINGER MARINA CASSIDY will Christmas present a lecture / performance giving an insight morning into the richness of the Irish harp's legacy and a dawns. tradition of music making that dates well over a thousand years. Spend 45 mins listening to the magical sound of this unique instrument and learning of it's history in a programme of harp tunes and songs. Friday 14th December Time: 1.00pm Adm: FREE (Booking Essential) Friday 14th December Saturday 15th December Mince Pies and Mulled Wine on Arrival Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Time: 11.00am Adm: €5 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:47 Page 23

Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Theatre presents A Christmas Evening “ A hearty fire piled Robert Mizzell – winter high, with Stars of wonder in A Little Bit of Christmas Country Marina Cassidy Soprano & Harpist, the sky, Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his M Deirdre Shannon Soprano Turn out the lights, home for over 20 years. He served his The Christmas tree apprenticeship in Country Music since Alan Bradley Actor has light enough for he first arrived here. The father and husband is now one of the top Country all to see ” Music Artists in Ireland, enjoying huge success all around the country. He has released 12 solo studio albums and 2 full length DVD’s to date and is constantly touring Ireland and the UK with his band. Robert was voted ‘Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer’ in a poll conducted by RSVP magazine. All in all Robert Mizzell is extremely busy, both on and off the road and proving to be a huge hit wherever he plays. His warm character and genuine personality does not fail to earn him a host of new fans. This is proven every night after his gig when he stands to meet and greet all the punters, who have travelled from near and far to see him perform. Anyone who has ever been Marina and Deirdre have had lots of solo performing experience but to one of his shows will agree that it is when they came together 2 years ago they discovered the blend of two hours of non-stop entertainment their distinctive voices created a magical sound. They will join creative and that Robert Mizzell definitely puts forces again this year along with talented local actor, Alan Bradley, in a his heart and soul into every song magical Christmas show of eloquent Vocal and Instrumental music, the proving why he is one of Ireland’s top Spoken word and an enchanting Visual display. country music recording artists!

Saturday 15th December Sunday 16th December Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €22 Ramor Theatre September-December 2018 (1):Layout 1 13/07/2018 09:47 Page 24

booking Information

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