axis: Sept 2014 – Jan 2015

EventYour guide to all the latest shows, Gu classes & projects de in Ballymun

Music. Theatre Jack Lukeman. Weighing In, Joe Prop Dickie Rock. After Sarah Miles with Abba Forever. Don Wycherley Spring Awakening (DYT) & Mikel Murfi’s The Man in the Festival. Woman’s Shoes Theatre Festival. Otherworld . Family Positive Ageing Week. Jackula, Bláth

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas & Damn the Circus!

What Else? Coupons: Classes: Loads of Workshops, Film, Exhibitions 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 ‘It’s like a magnet out here’ ARTS Words from a young person on a recent axis project that DEVEL- COMEDY FILM GALLERY TALK capture for me the creative energy at the heart of this great OPMENT community. We now offer this programme as an invite from all at axis to take your place and come join us in our new season. MARK O'BRIEN We have the best of local, national and international work Acting Director available right on your doorstep, from the Dublin Theatre Festival to the best in theatre as Gaeilge, from the aerial wizardry of THEATRE DANCE GAEILGE FAMILY MUSIC Tumble Circus to Ballymun’s ‘Otherworld Festival’, from ‘The Man in the Woman’s Shoes’ to the sounds of Jack L, from the best in children’s theatre to the beautiful work of Cecilia Moore and Elke Thönnes in our gallery. But axis is not just about what goes on our stage. It is about getting involved in your creative side, participating in the arts, learning something new, challenging yourself and having fun. axis COUPON axis COUPON We offer projects, and opportunities for people of all ages and levels. Classes in a range of art forms, residency opportunities, 2 FREE TICKETS SAVE €10 writing and dance initiatives, ‘Sing’ with Chamber Choir Ireland, young people developing new music and videos, pop up arts Get 2 FREE tickets for family show TREAT A FRIEND events in our café and later on this year we will be launching a ‘Twas the night before Christmas’ new patron’s scheme ‘axis Family’ where you will be able to get when you book 4 tickets at €6. Get 2 tickets to see ‘The Man in the Woman’s Shoes’ on 8th November more involved and help us make new work happen. Offer limited to first 40 tickets. for only €20 (Normally €30). So no excuses, we are excited about what is in store over the Coupon valid for performance on 14th December. Offer limited to first 40 tickets. coming months and are looking forward to welcoming you Goldie by Grant ‘Damn The Circus’ One voucher per booking. One voucher per booking. through our doors, to see a show, rehearse in our music rooms, avail of our crèche, meet in our meeting rooms, have lunch in our café, come and take your place. Cover Image: Cover axis COUPON axis COUPON axis would like to acknowledge the The Arts Council, Foras na Gaeilge, Business THEATRE OVER 55’s OFFER work and contribution of its Board of to Arts, Pobal, youngballymun and the €3 OFF TICKETS Directors, all axis staff, axis tenants, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Book up to 4 tickets at €10 Kate Bowe PR, form and all our service We would also like to thank all our partners Book up to 4 tickets with €3 off (normally €15) for ‘Jimmy Titanic’ and we will also provide a free cup providers, volunteers and interns. this season, all the wonderful and talented full price tickets to Dublin Theatre Festival show ‘After Sarah Miles’. of tea or coffee in the bar. Our gratitude to our funders, friends artists and companies working with us and patrons: Dublin City Council, and all those who have assisted us in any Offer limited to first 40 tickets. Offer limited to first 40 tickets. Ballymun Regeneration Limited, way since this programme went to print. Coupon valid for performances Coupon valid for performances on on 25th & 26th September. 15th & 16th October. One voucher per booking. One voucher per booking. A COLLECTOR CALLS THE CHATS WITH LUNCH Dates: 1st – 5th Sept Time: 1pm TIME CARLOS ANDRÉS (Lunch available from 12.30pm) THEATRE Tickets: €10 (Incl. Soup & Sandwiches) GÓMEZ AND SPECIAL By: Holding Court Theatre Group GUESTS Join us for another chaotic and hilarious Dates: 10th Sept Time: 8pm lunchtime show by Holding Court while Tickets: Free but booking required TALK enjoying lunch in axis café. Doors open at By: axis 1pm for this show which will start at 1.05pm. Soup and sandwiches which are Flying in from New York just in time to mark included in the ticket price are available the launch of axis’ new programme, star of in the café from 12.30pm. stage, screen and poetry slams, Carlos Andrés Gómez will be interviewed by Mark O’Brien as part of a special axis event. There will be Photo: Billy Bustamante surprise guests on the night and live music in axis throughout the day. So join us at our axis cast & crew launch party.

Acting Director Operations Manager BOOKING Mark O’Brien Anita Purdy Our box office is open Programme Manager Box Office & Reception weekdays 9am – 5pm and ACCESSIBILITY Niamh Ní Chonchubhair Anna Kavanagh, for 90 mins before an event. Accounts Administrator Linda Kelly, Deirdre Purdy To book Ph: (01) 883 2100 or With the help of Arts and Disability There is also an accessible toilet located Patricia Martin & Sharon McGuire visit www.axisballymun.ie Ireland we are broadening our services in our café bar and lifts available in both Box Office & Café Manager MAILING LIST to cater for visitors with access our underground car park and within Marketing Manager Marcella Pintos Want to receive special requirements, visually impaired and our building. Philip Keogh Maintenance & offers and updates on disabled visitors. upcoming events? Register Large text versions Crèche Manager Duty Manager We are working on programming David Kelly on www.axisballymun.ie captioned performances for deaf or of any of our print Martina Devey or Ph: (01) 883 2100 hard of hearing visitors. For these can be made available Technical Manager performances we will also have an Joe Flavin All information is correct at Stay up-to-date with all the infra-red loop system for visitors using on request from our Music Studio Co-ordinator time of printing, for up-to-date latest news, receive exclusive hearing aids. To find out when the box office. Seán Mc Cormack information visit special offers, book shows next captioned performance is being Book-keeper www.axisballymun.ie or online or just find more organised contact axis reception We aim to continue to improve axis Mary Carpenter contact axis on (01) 883 2100. information on our upcoming on (01) 883 2100 or email accessibility and would welcome your axis has a child protection shows, exhibitions, classes [email protected] suggestions and feedback. Please feel Arts Development policy and procedures in place. or events. free to contact axis reception on Co-ordinator We can cater for up to 8 wheelchairs in Got a group? Get a deal! Call us (01) 883 2100 or [email protected] Emma Connors our auditorium. These spaces are on (01) 883 2100 and talk to our located at the front of the auditorium Arts Programmes Co-ordinator box office about what deals we and are in clear view of the stage. Niamh Fitzpatrick can setup for you.

4 A PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS BY DR MARK ROWE Dates: 12th Sept Time: 8pm THEATRE Tickets: €15/12 By: Verdant Productions

Modern medicine emphasises the pill for every ill — the sticking plaster solution —when strengthening the foundations of our physical and mental health is what’s most needed; the preventative stitch in time to save nine! Dr Mark Rowe, an Irish family doctor for 20 years, has integrated FILM new insights from evidence-based positive psychology with THE PICTURES conventional medical practice and the timeless truths of Dates: Last Monday each Month philosophy. The result: a new model for health based on Time: 2.30pm Tickets: €2 Members/€4 Non-Members emotional vitality, psychological fitness, robust relationships By: Dublin City Council Arts Office and axis in association with access>Cinema as well as the golden egg of great physical health. Join Mark for a stimulating and entertaining evening and walk away ‘The Pictures’ is more than just a 24th November – Mandela; with a tool kit for meaning and wellbeing — a prescription for film club; it has become a great social Long Walk to Freedom cultivating inner happiness. network for the over 55’s in Ballymun Idris Elba stars as Mandela, who grows up and the surrounding areas. ‘The in a nation divided by racial segregation WEIGHING IN BY GER GALLAGHER Pictures’, takes place in our 211-seater laws but doesn’t become politicised until theatre, so you can enjoy the big screen his university years. While training as a Dates: 17th – 19th Sept Time: 8pm Tickets: €15/12 By: Cailín Deas Productions in comfort. lawyer, Mandela becomes increasingly The Easi-Slim diet clinic in Clones town Starring: Isobel Mahon (‘The Clinic’, 29th September – Saving Mr. Banks aware of the injustice suffered by black hall has just signed up a new member — ‘’) and Rose Henderson Free as part of Positive Ageing Week South Africans in a country run almost upwardly mobile Val McGowan has cruised (‘Fair City’, ‘Father Ted’) Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson star in exclusively by whites. into town in her soft top sports car. Val has Directed by: Caroline Fitzgerald this Academy Award-nominated drama Running Time: 152 minutes reached her target weight and has only based on the life of author P.L. Travers and 22nd December – Love Actually signed up to maintain, and brag about Dinner Walt Disney’s attempt to gain the rights to Eight stories involving the love lives of the four stone she’s lost. Breda has been Theatre adapt her novel ‘Mary Poppins’. more than a dozen characters are brought attending Easi-Slim meetings for quite THEATRE Available Running Time: 126 minutes together over one Christmas and climax some time but just can’t manage to reduce €25 pp 20th October – The Butler on Christmas Eve. Starring Liam Neeson, her waistline — until Val comes along and The film tells the story of Cecil Gaines Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Bill whips her into shape. Breda becomes a working as head butler at the White Nighy, Hugh Grant & Martine McCutcheon disciple of the high-priestess of low-carbs House, beginning his tenure under Running Time: 136 minutes and is bowled over by just how fabulous Val President Eisenhower. The cast includes 26th January – Last Vegas really is. However, when Val’s mask begins , John Cusack, James Starring , , to slip, Breda is reminded that things aren’t Marsden, Liev Schreiber, Alan Rickman Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline as best always what they appear to be. ‘Weighing In’ and Oprah Winfrey. friends since childhood. So when Billy, the is a fast paced comedy about life, love and Running Time: 132 minutes group’s sworn bachelor, finally proposes dieting — and how we all need to adjust the to his thirty-something girlfriend, the four scales to find the right balance. Don’t miss our head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop dinner theatre option for this show. Eat what acting their age and relive their glory days you want and laugh the pounds off after! Running Time: 120 minutes

4 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 5 MUSIC MATTERS: POSITIVE FESTIVAL POSITIVE AGEING ALBUM LAUNCH MUSIC AGEING WEEK – GALA CONCERT Dates: 23rd Sept Time: 8pm WEEK – LAUNCH Dates: 30th Sept Time: 8pm Tickets: €22 (includes album)/15 Running Time: 120 minutes By: Music Matters Dates: 29th Sept Time: 2pm Tickets: €4 By: Ballymun Positive Running Time: 30 minutes Ageing Week Committee Music Matters host the launch of their By: Ballymun Positive Ageing debut album ‘Celebrating 140 Characters’. Week Committee This year as part of Positive Ageing Week The choir have spent the last year sees the return of the sell-out Gala Concert. planning, producing and recording the Come join us and a special guest to launch Join older people from across Ballymun and album in axis Underground Music Studio. the activities and events programmed for surrounding communities and enjoy an Positive Ageing Week 2014. The launch will Join them for live energetic performances evening of music and song. Be sure to book be followed by a FREE screening of ‘Saving your ticket as this is to be a sell out! of the tracks from the new album and help Mr. Banks’ – see page 5 for more info. them celebrate this achievement.

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Part of Dublin Theatre Festival AFTER SARAH MILES AN CHÉAD CÉAD Dates: Sept – Oct BY MICHAEL HILLIARD MULCAHY Scríbhneoirí agus údair a bhfuil a saothar Dates: 25th & 26th Sept Time: 8pm foilsithe atá sa chnuasach portráidí seo le Tickets: €18/14 By: Gallarus Productions Máire Uí Mhaicín. Tá na scríbhneoirí á lorg Uí Mhaicín Máire ó réimse leathan údar a chleachtaíonn a After a lifetime of wrestling with the tides, fisherman Bobeen Photo: finds it hard to face the sea again. But the discovery he made gceard i bprós, i bhfilíocht, i ndrámaíocht, in in the mouth of the harbour almost thirty years ago keeps aistí, i mbeathaisnéisí, sa chritic liteartha, calling him back. This time it will connect him to what he sa bhéaloideas, i litríocht na bpáistí, agus i THEATRE thought was lost and gone forever. bhfoirmeacha eile scríbhneoireachta. ‘After Sarah Miles’ follows Bobeen’s journey from 1969 to Meaning ‘The First 100’ in Irish, this marks the present day; from the moment he has his first drink as the first in a series of exhibitions featuring a fourteen year old boy on the set of ‘Ryan’s Daughter’, to photographic portraits by the late Máire Uí a blossoming crush which takes his life in an entirely new Mhaicín. A public interview with three of the direction. Don Wycherley gives a towering performance in this featured writers will take place on the 24th of acclaimed play, transporting the audience into a world that is October at 8pm - see page 13 for more info. GALLERY at the same time epic and ordinary. Talking Theatre: Sept 26, post-show discussion. “Tender, compelling and lots of fun.” The Sunday Times

6 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 7 MAKING LEMONADE THEATRE BY SYLVIA BEATLEY Dates: 1st & 2nd Oct Time: 8pm Tickets: €12/10 By: Twisted Peasant

Desperate to hold on to his Friday routine, Blade tries to cheat an oncoming current of chaos. Blinded by his own ferocity, the laws of cause and effect come into play and Dinner life is now determined by his own carnage. Theatre ‘Making Lemonade’ a drug fuelled life, in Available a gun crime culture. A one woman show, €25 pp telling the story of a white knuckle ride into the underworld of gangland and gun obsessed Dublin. Contains strong language. Suitable 16+ “It’s a rare moment of innocence in a play that is as gritty as it is funny”  The Herald Part of Dublin Theatre Festival SPRING AWAKENING Dates: 8th – 11th Oct Time: 7.30pm (8th -11th) & 2.30pm (11th) DICKIE ROCK Tickets: €15/12 By: Dublin Youth Theatre Dates: 3rd Oct Time: 8pm Tickets: €22 /18 By: Jackie Johnston ‘Spring Awakening’ is a fearless portrayal Though written at the end of the 19th of the lives of young people growing up century this classic, European drama still One of Ireland’s most famous sons, Dickie in a repressive society. It is a play about resonates today. It casts a light on some Rock is still as popular as ever after a discovery, desire and the loss of innocence. of our own society’s enduring taboos and career spanning over 40 years. From 1963 Teenage friends share their insecurities and navigates the difficult and often distressing to 1983, Dickie had 25 Irish hits, surpassed deepest fears. Children strive to make their journey through adolescent sexuality. only by the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Cliff Dublin Youth Theatre stage a fresh take on MUSIC parents proud at all costs. Young men and Richard, David Bowie and the Rolling women, curious and confused by unfamiliar this lyrical text. Stones. During his time with the Miami impulses, make rash decisions – with heart- Contains scenes of a violent and sexual Showband, Dickie attracted the kind breaking consequences. nature. Suitable 14+ of mass hysteria normally reserved for boybands like Westlife. With his albums and autobiography flying off the shelf, these are exciting times for THEATRE Dickie, who has already secured a well- earned place in Irish entertainment history.

8 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 9 SHAMROCK JIMMY TITANIC Dates: 12th Oct Time: 5pm Dates: 15 & 16th Oct Time: 8pm Tickets: €15/12 By: Tír na Theatre Tickets: €7/5 By: Koniczyna God is a Dublin gangster. Angel Gabriel is THEATRE Polonijny Zespół Pieśni i Tańca „Koniczyna” the effeminate and plucky keeper at the jest jedyną grupą propagującą ojczysty folklor gates of heaven and Titanic’s legacy … is 700 w Irlandii. W programie Zespołu znajdują się crewmen scoring all over heaven on a weekly tańce narodowe oraz wybrane przyśpiewki i basis. This is Titanic like you’ve never seen THEATRE tańce regionalne. Jego głównym celem jest it before. Having gone down with the ship, prezentowanie i przekazywanie bogactwa Jimmy has rock star status in heaven and boy polskiej kultury wszystkim narodowościom. does he milk it. Flirting with angels, rewriting Polish Folk Song and Dance Group history and with a direct line to an unlikely “Shamrock” is a unique group in Ireland God - Jimmy Titanic is a unique and promoting Poland’s native folklore on the hilarious take on the story of the greatest Emerald Island. The group’s programme ship ever built. includes national, regional dances and “Four stars … Jimmy Titanic is a selected regional folk songs. Its main aim is to triumphant addition to the ships legacy.” present and hand down the richness of Belfast Telegraph Polish culture to all nationalities, especially younger generations.

SPECIAL OFFER ENJOY A 2 COURSE MEAL EAT AND A GLASS SING THES RE R CKAG E PA SON Workshop: From 14th Oct @ 7pm - 8.30pm 3 PER OF WINE NNY ER Concert: 3rd Dec @ 8pm N A P With any of the shows I K 60 By: axis in assoc. with Chamber Choir O € opposite for only €25 D O R SPRING Ireland. Funded by Dublin City Council B O per person including F AWAKENING Arts Office WEIGHING IN your ticket. Thursday 18th Thursday 9th October September from 6.30pm from 6.30pm ‘Sing’ is back for its 7th year! axis will again A hilarious comedy about As part of Dublin Theatre GROUP be offering local people the opportunity Breda who has been attending Festival, ‘Spring Awakening’ Easi-Slim meetings for quite is a fearless portrayal of the BOOKING to workshop for 8 weeks with singers some time but just can’t manage lives of young people growing up in a repressive society. from Chamber Choir Ireland and perform ARTS to reduce her waistline. DISCOUNT Book a group of 8 alongside the choir in a special event in DE V EL- JOE PROP axis. The project starts in October. Sing is OPMENT TERMINUS or more and get the Thursday 11th December Thursday 6th November funded by Dublin City Council Arts Office in from 6.30pm discounted rate of €22 from 6.30pm Medication has left 12 year old association with Chamber Choir Ireland. A dark play which follows per person. Joe Kavanagh overweight and a former schoolteacher, For more information and registration a target for school bullies. her lonely, estranged daughter, and a serial However, Joe finds solace contact Niamh Fitzpatrick on (01) 883 2123. BOOK NOW killer who has sold on the school Rugby

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10 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 11 BORRADH BUAN 2014 BORRADH BUAN 2014 Céadaoin 22ú & 23ú Aoine 24ú Deireadh Fómhair Deireadh Fómhair AN CHÉAD CÉAD LE BLÁTH LE BRANAR MÁIRE UÍ MHAICÍN

axis is delighted to present DRÁMAÍOCHTA Am: 8rn Ticéid: €5 ‘Borradh Buan 2014’ a festival of Am: 7rn (22ú) or 10rn & 12in (23ú) Scríbhneoirí agus údair a bhfuil a saothar Irish language and cultural events. Aois: 7+ (a great family show, limited foilsithe atá sa taispeántas portráidí seo le The festival returns for its 11th year capacity) Ticéid: €6/5 (múinteoirí free) Máire Uí Mhaicín. Tagann na scríbhneoirí running with an array of activities ó réimse leathan údar a chleachtaíonn a for children, young people and Tá ‘Bláth’ suite i ndomhan gan dathanna ná plandaí. Tagann buachaill ar leabhar gceard i bprós, i bhfilíocht, i ndrámaíocht, in adults — anyone who wants to aistí, i mbeathaisnéisí, sa chritic liteartha, enjoy their cúpla focail creatively. draíochta, tugann sé abhaile faoi rún é agus feiceann sé bláthanna don chéad uair. Tar sa bhéaloideas, i litríocht na bpáistí, agus i éis dó paicéad síolta a aimsiú i seansiopa bhfoirmeacha eile scríbhneoireachta tugann sé faoi eachtra chun beochta chur ‘The First 100’ marks the first in a series of sa bhláth. ‘Bláth’ is based on the children’s exhibitions featuring photographic portraits book ‘The Flower’ by John Light & Lisa by the late Máire Uí Mhaicín of Irish Luain 20ú – Aoine 31ú Máirt 21ú Deireadh Fómhair Evans. Designed by the artist Maeve Clancy language published writers and authors. with original music by Colm Mac Con This marks the first stage in a series of Deireadh Fómhair CATH NA MBANNAÍ Iomaire (The Frames), ‘Bláth’ is a non-verbal exhibitions and will culminate in a public show that will enchant audiences as they interview with three of the featured writers, CEOL SA CHAIFE LE FEACHTAS enter a world made entirely of paper. hosted by Tristan Rosenstock. Máire Uí Mhaicín Máire Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Tickets: Free Am: 10rn – 4in For audiences aged 7+. Presented by Branar Beidh agallamh poiblí le triúr de

Come along to axis café for live music Aois: Idirbhliain. Transition Year + in association with Roscommon Arts Centre na scríbhneoirí san axis á chur i Photo: and the chance to practice your cúpla Ticéid: Clárú le Feachtas & Limerick City of Culture. láthair ag Tristan Rosenstock ó TG4. I gcomhpháirtíocht le Féile Imram. focail every day from Monday to Friday. Beidh Comórtas Chath na mBannaí ar siúl ag Feachtas . Tá sé mar aidhm DRÁMA NUA ag an gcomórtas seo bannaí nua a spreagadh agus deis a thabhairt do Tá axis, Baile Munna agus an Cuhmann bhannaí seanbhunaithe a gcuid tallann Náisiúnta do Dhrámaíocht Óige ag cur a léiriú. This competition is open to coimisiúin le haghaidh dráma Gaeilge all bands with two or more members d’ensembles óga chun cinn. Beidh an (maximum of six) and all genres of music scríbhneoir rannpháirteach i gceardlann are welcome. Is trí mheán na Gaeilge a forbartha trí lá trí Ghaeilge le grúpa daoine óga de bhaill amharclanna idir an 28ú agus reáchtálfar an comórtas agus tá sé dírithe FESTIVAL ar dhaltaí meánscoile. Tuilleadh Eolais an 31ú de mhí Dheireadh Fómhair in axis. le fáil ó Chiara Ní Bhroin, Oifigeach Forbartha, Feachtas R-phost: ciara@ feachtas.ie Fón (01) 672 5940.

12 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 13 JACKULA MAKE MY STORY ARTS Dates: 30th Oct Time: 1pm Dates: Oct – Dec DE V EL- Tickets: €7 By: Brilliant Promotions By: axis OPMENT Funded by Dublin City Council Arts Office Being a vampire sucks, but being Dracula’s younger brother is driving Jackula batty. Join This year we will be going into primary Jackula on a spooktacular quest to step out school classrooms in Ballymun and of his older brother’s shadow and become surrounding areas to roll out ‘Make My the world’s most magical vampire. Laugh as Story’ – a new and exciting venture built Jackula makes his pet ghost dance. Gasp as on our 7 years experience with ‘Tales’. he balances five glasses of water on his face Over six weeks, we will work with of over and smile as children help him perform fun 200 children, developing artistic skills and magic tricks. imagination while inspiring creative ways of This is a fun magic and juggling show for communicating and listening. the whole family and yes, every child gets to do a trick! After the show Jackula will invite FAMILY kids to stay, perform a trick and receive a treat. ‘Jackula’ is performed by internationally acclaimed Jack Flash. From Philadelphia, Jack has performed at The White House, Leinster House as well as Arás an Uachtaráin. Recommended for children aged 4 to 12 years. Running Time: 70 minutes OTHERWORLD CHICAGO: SPECIAL Dates: 31st Oct FILM SCREENING Time: 6pm Tickets: Free Dates: 1st & 2nd Nov By: Ballymun Festival Steering Committee Time: 8pm Running Time: 113 mins Tickets: €5 By: axis Thousands of local residents, young people, parents, children, performers, artists, food The Academy Award-winning film ‘Chicago’ sellers and entertainers from Ballymun and centres on Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two beyond will once again descend on the murderesses who find themselves in jail Ballymun Plaza for the annual Otherworld together awaiting trial in 1920s Chicago, Halloween Festival. Starting with a but this is no ordinary film screening! Join FESTIVAL parade, followed by three hours of on-site us for this special event when live dance entertainment and ending with a spectacular performers and sassy hostesses will be fireworks display, this is set to be another unleashed in the theatre. Be prepared for a wickedly wonderful way to spend your dollop of audience participation. Halloween night. For more information, contact FILM [email protected]

Ballymun Festival Steering Committee 14 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 15 TERMINUS BY MARK O’ ROWE AN TRIAIL & OTHELLO Dates: 4th - 6th Nov Time: 8pm Dates: 10th - 21st Nov Time: 10.30am & 12.30pm Tickets: €15/12 By: ABC Theatre Company in association Tickets: €26 or €22.50 before 1st October (For both shows) By: Fíbín with axis, with kind permission of Nick Hern Books Ltd. Den chéad uair riamh in Éirinn, cuirfidh For the first time ever in Ireland, Fíbín is Three lost souls are torn from their day-to-day lives and Fíbín eagrán dúbailte de dhráma Gaeilge presenting a double-bill of the Leaving catapulted into a surreal world of exhilaration and fantasy, agus Béarla atá ar churaclam na hArd- Certificate English & Irish curriculum plays only to fall to the depths of the underworld in this tale of teiste i láthair ar aon lá amháin! ‘An Triail’ in one day. ‘An Triail’ in Irish and ‘Othello’ HALLOWEEN loneliness, violence, decay and death. The play follows three as Gaeilge agus ‘Othello’ as Béarla – i stíl in English – Fíbín-style of course! Using TRICK OR TREAT characters over the course of a single night in Dublin; a former OFFER Fíbín ar ndóigh! Baineann Fíbín úsáid as puppets, masks, engaging visuals and a schoolteacher, her lonely, estranged daughter, and a serial Book up to 4 tickets at puipéid, teicnicí fhísiúla mhealltacha agus physical performance, Fíbín seeks to address €10 killer who has sold his soul to the Devil. Written entirely in each before 30th September stíl fhisiciúil léiriúcháin chun tuiscint na issues highlighted by both teachers and when you mention this offer. rhyme, its rhythm swoops and soars, dragging you with it on Offer limited to first 40 tickets. mac léinn ar nádúr casta na ndrámaí a students alike, by creating a theatrical event a grizzly and unsettling journey through the city’s streets. shaibhriú. Tá ócáid drámaíochta á cruthú acu for students that will support their studies of (Save up to €20) If you like your plays on the dark side — do not miss do dhaltaí a thacóidh lena gcuid staidéir ar the plays themselves while giving them an this show! na dtéacsanna féin chomh maith le léargas insight into theatre and the arts at the same Dinner a thabhairt dóibh ar an ndrámaíocht agus time. Fíbín’s aim - to educate and entertain! Written by the inimitable Mark O‘Rowe, (‘Howie the Theatre Available ar na hEalaíona araon. Is í feidhm Fíbín ná Rookie’ and ‘Intermission’), ‘Terminus’ will take you on oideachas ar bhealach siamsúil a chur ar fáil. a white-knuckle rollercoaster ride. The cast include €25 pp Fiona Lucia McGarry (‘Corcadorca’), Deborah Wiseman THEATRE (‘Anu’) and Steven ‘Jed’ Murray (‘Anu’). Contains strong language and potentially disturbing content. Strictly 16+ THE MAN IN THE THEATRE WOMAN’S SHOES Dates: 8th Nov Time: 8pm Running Time: 70 mins Eithne Hand THEATRE Tickets: €15/12 By: Mikel Murfi Photo: Photo: It’s October 1978, Pope John Paul I is not long dead, Autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. This play is a charming encounter – an ageing man still with a boundless enthusiasm for life. Hilariously funny, tender and at times downright daft. The show was written by and stars Mikel Murfi. It was created with Sligo County Council and The Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo as part of the Bealtaine Festival.

16 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 17 GORDON BUCHANAN: PORTHOLES AND TEAPOTS LOST ADVENTURES Dates: Nov – Dec By: Cecilia Moore & Elke Thönnes Dates: 22nd Nov Time: 8pm Cecilia Moore and Elke Thönnes showcase how we strive to Tickets: €15/13 By: Jo Sarsby interpret and reinvent what we see around us.

Join Gordon Buchanan, the highly acclaimed Moore’s work re-purposes unwanted metal and found material wildlife cameraman and presenter of ‘The using silver-smithing techniques to produce bulbous forms Bear Family and Me’ and ‘The Polar Bear in a playful aesthetic. The development and construction of Family and Me’ as he hosts an evening of these forms are shown in the accompanying animation adding exciting personal recollections and lets you to the sense of movement and humour in the work. into his world of weird, wild and wonderful Thönnes’ work mixes etching with photo etching and wildlife. Listen to his adventures as he leads embossing in her search for new methods to ‘read the city’. you through his life of challenging expeditions Thönnes places iconic city structures onto a variety of maps, and enthralling wildlife experiences. This is a GALLERY often referencing their genesis. show for any wildlife enthusiast who wants to enjoy the spell-binding stories of the natural TALK world from a man who has experienced danger face to face.

DAMN THE CIRCUS Dates: 5th & 6th Dec BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC Time: 7.30pm (5th) & 2.30pm (6th) OF CHRISTMAS Tickets: €10/8 By: Tumble Circus Dates: 28th & 29th Nov Damn everything but the circus. She is a Time: 8pm, 2.30pm matinee on Sat cruel and demanding mistress. In her crown Tickets: €12/€10 or €40 family ticket of sequins and sawdust, youth will perish and By: Thunderstruck Productions talent will bleed, and yet we love her so.

‘Believe in the Magic of Christmas’ is the Kenneth Fall, Tina Machina and Ursula Burns must-see, feel-good family show coming are Ireland’s international award winning, to axis this holiday season. A story about uniquely absurd, Tumble Circus. Ursula Burns, hope, happiness, friendship and most of all: the most dangerous harpist in the world supplies if you believe in magic anything can happen! the live soundtrack. Kenneth Fall and Tina FAMILY TICKET OFFER The script is set around the adventures of Machina deliver exhilarating and death Get a family ticket for 2 adults defying circus. and 2 children for two characters; a little girl who has lost all €30 (normally €36). Offer limited THEATRE hope around Christmas and her new friend With trapeze, hula-hoops, juggling, acrobatics to 10 family tickets. Sprinkles, an elf in training who has been and silks, ‘Damn the Circus’ is a tale about sent on a mission to prove himself worthy making the dream of circus and it’s hard to join the “E.L.F. team”. All proceeds of annoying reality. this performance will go to the Irish “If you don’t leave loving this show, you might FAMILY Cancer Society. not have a heart. Extraordinary”  Metro Herald 18 www.axis-ballymun.iewww.axisballymun.ie (01)(01) 883 883 2100 2100    /axisballymun /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 19 GAY BYRNE — ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS/ LIVE ON STAGE OÍCHE ROIMH AN NOLLAIG FAMILY Dates: 4th Dec Time: 8pm Tickets: €20 Dates: 14th & 15th Dec Time: 4pm (14th) & 11am (15th) By: Abhann Productions and John Mc Colgan Running Time: 60 mins Tickets: €6/5 By: Branar Téatar do Pháistí

Gay Byrne, one of the most loved television and Unwrap the magic of Christmas. Inspired by the classic poem, this bi-lingual radio personalities in Irish history will perform The town is preparing for Christmas. show combines storytelling, original live his show, ‘Gay Byrne, Live on Stage’ as part of a Houses are being decorated, cards being music and puppetry to create a fun and short Irish tour. written, presents being wrapped and magical festive show for audiences aged In his five decade broadcasting career, Gay stockings being hung. Join Branar, as they 5 and up-wards. Byrne was “the man who changed Ireland”. take you on a joyful journey through the most “Branar’s exquisite show for children” On both his RTÉ morning radio show and the TALK magical night of year.  weekly ‘Late Late Show’ he introduced Ireland to modernity – and stood back to witness the brawl. Following sell-out shows last year, this is an exclusive chance to enjoy Gay Byrne at his best in a live performance telling some of the greatest show-biz stories never told in a hilarious evening’s entertainment, described as “a master class in comedy”. “... exhilarating ... superb ... ingenious ... a thoroughly enjoyable evening” Irish Times THEATRE ABBA: FOREVER MUSIC JOE PROP Dates: 19th Dec Time: 8pm Dates: 10th – 12th Dec Tickets: €20/18 By: Tommy Swarbrigg Time: 8pm Tickets: €15/12 By: Macdoor Productions It’s always party time when Abba are about, but The play tells the story of 12 year old, Joe Kavanagh, who when it’s the 40th anniversary of their foundation has a dream. A dream big enough to overcome any obstacle. and it’s the Christmas show, then that’s a real Medication for a childhood illness has left him overweight excuse for a party. This happy sing-a-long party and a target for school bullies. However, Joe finds solace on celebrates with a loud and proud fanfare. It’s the the school rugby team as a prop in the scrum. The play is set perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations. in Joe’s bedroom. A place far away from bullies and illness Abba’s music is some of the most played on radio where he gets to be the greatest Tight Head Prop in world stations around the world, the musical based on rugby and captain of a winning Irish Rugby World Cup team. their life is still packing theatres from Waterloo ‘Joe Prop’ goes on nationwide tour in September which will to Timbuktu, the film ‘Mamma Mia’ was a huge hit... so their legacy continues to roll on! continue to support Barnardos. Dinner 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to Theatre ‘Abba: Forever’ have played to full houses all Available Barnardos as well as all proceeds from over Ireland during their tours here, packing the 12th of December. €25 pp packed out in every venue they visited over the last 5 years! Ask us about our Christmas party deals. 20 www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100   /axisballymun Event Guide September – January 21 JACK L: SONGS OF ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE SEASON THE CARIBBEAN BUCCANEERS FAMILY Dates: 20th Dec Time: 8pm Dates: 3rd - 25th Jan Time: 2.30pm (Sat & Sun) & 7.30pm (Thurs & Fri) Tickets: €22/20 By: Tommy Swarbrigg Extra Show: 7.30pm(3rd) Running Time: Estimated 150 mins Tickets: €12/8 (First show each week: All tickets €6) By: Holding Court Theatre Group In this show, ‘Songs of The Season – Northern Lights’ Jack will sing songs which take him Take a thrilling voyage with Holding Join us for this exotic adventure of Robinson back to winters of long ago and songs which Court Theatre Group and Robinson Crusoe with comedy, song and dance for all conjure up the atmosphere of winters and MUSIC Crusoe to the Islands of Bago for their the family. Christmases which still linger in his mind. 2014 annual pantomime. He will also be dipping into his own repertoire Follow Robinson and his mother “Ma” and will be giving a potted history of his Crusoe with a crew of cut throat pirates as GET HALF PRICE TICKETS

stunning career to date. Enjoy songs from his they are shipwrecked on Plasma Island. Book your panto tickets before 1st December and get up €3to 4for recent smash hit shows ‘The 27 Club’ and tickets at There he meets his friend Man Friday, his HALF PRICE ‘The Great Wall of China’ tour with brand new enemy King Boola, the dreaded female family show ‘Twas the Night before Christmas’. Offer limited to first material from his upcoming album thrown in. demons and the Caribbean Buccaneers under 40 tickets. As with all Jack L shows it promises to the spell of Count Draculation. surprise, excite, challenge and most of all, ENTERTAIN!

EXHIBITION Dates: Jan – Feb By: Anne Ebeling

Anne Ebeling will be one of our Artists-in- GALLERY Residence from Sept – Jan 2015 and will be working from our artist studio 3 days per week. Anne’s art focuses primarily on adapting natural and organic forms. She experiments with themes; the transience of life, movement and form and the natural environment. Anne works across a range of media; from photography and sculpture, to painting and drawing. Her aim as Artist- in-Residence is to develop her practice by engaging with other artists and local community groups. Her exhibition will be the culmination of her residency at axis.

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TUESDAY 5 – 8 years 3.30pm – 4.45pm €42 for 7 week term ART Sibling & advance payment 9 – 12 years 5pm – 6.30pm discounts available TUESDAY 5 – 8 years 5pm – 6.15pm €42 for 7 week term DRAMA Sibling & advance payment 9 – 12 years 3.30pm – 4.45pm discounts available TUESDAY From 6 years to Adults From 2.30pm From €18 per class SINGING Singing with Susan Tomelty Book: 086 384 0458

GUITAR TUESDAY (TBC) From 6 years to Adults From 2.30pm From €16 per class Contact reception on (01) 883 2100

PIANO, FLUTE THURSDAY From 6 years to Adults From 2.30pm From €18 per class ART & DRAMA CLASSES Classes with Helen Redwood & RECORDER Book: 085 728 3823 LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Sign up now to avoid WEDNESDAY From 6 years to Adults From 2.30pm From €16 per class disappointment. DRUMS Contact reception on (TBC) (01) 883 2100

THURSDAY 4 – 6 years 4pm – 4.30pm €7 per class with Ciara O’Regan MUSIC CLASSES BALLET 7 – 9 years 4.30pm – 5.15pm Registration is ongoing 10+ 5.15pm – 6pm throughout the term. All students required to pay one week in advance PILATES MONDAY Adults 7pm – 8pm €7 per class to guarantee your place.

IRISH DANCING MON & WED 3 – 20 years 4.30pm – 7.30pm €7 per class with Beldance MORE INFORMATION AEROBICS & WEDNESDAY Over 50’s 2.30pm – 3.30pm €3 per class with Active Living To register for any of LINE DANCING & FRIDAY 11am – 12.30pm the above or for more information, please contact axis’ reception MUSICAL THEATRE FRIDAY 5 – 18 years 4pm – 7pm €6 per class with Two Red Shoes on (01) 883 2100

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Crêche axis recording studio uses the industry standard Pro-Tools The axis crèche offers a home recording system. Digital form home environment in a technology in our intimate safe and friendly atmosphere. studio allows us to create The crèche consists of three age highly produced recordings for groupings – baby, toddler and very competitive prices. Free pre-school. From 3 months to 5 consultations available. Artist’s Studio years we currently facilitate up to 45 children. SPECIAL OFFER Our newly refurbished studio is For more information on the Underground available for hire at competitive crèche contact Martina Devey on Rehearsals STUDIO TIME RATE: rates for professional artists, (01) 883 2165 or email martina. €30 per hour groups and beginners. This [email protected] axis 2 rehearsal rooms are BOOK NOW: multi-functional space is equipped with: (01) 883 2100 or email equipped with a printing press, [email protected] lockable storage units and an ➜ Full P.A. plus two mics, Apple Multimedia suite. stands & leads ➜ Guitar & bass amps The space can cater for up to 20 ➜ Drum-kit (Cymbals / hi-hat people and is available for both clutch not included) short and long term hire. For more information contact REHEARSAL ROOM RATES Niamh Fitzpatrick on (01) 883 2123 ➜ €10 per hr Individual deals & quotes on request INTERESTED? Contact Seán McCormack on (01) 883 2102 or [email protected] Get social with us for all the best special offers and news: facebook.com/axisunderground

Dance Studio Conference Centre/Meeting The following can be provided on request: axis houses a beautiful 91.5 ➜ Laptop ➜ Data sq m dance studio complete & Training Rooms ➜ Projector ➜ TV with wooden floors and a full These state of the art conference ➜ Flipcharts ➜ Sound Equipment length mirrored wall. This spaces offer low cost meeting facilities space currently houses both Full catering service and wifi also available. for a range of groups, individuals and professional and amateur events. The rooms consist of a board room, axis 211 seater theatre is also available groups. It is available for hire at a meeting room and a large conference for hire and we have facilitated a range of very reasonable rates. space. We can also open these spaces up national and international conferences in For more information contact for you to fit much larger groups the past. Anita Purdy on (01) 883 2114 and events.

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axis is a glass and blue tile-fronted building. It is directly across the road from the Ballymun Shopping Main Street Centre, located between the Civic Offices and the hotel Ballymun facing out on to the Ballymun Plaza area. Dublin 9 Travel to us by bus on routes 4, 13, 17A, 46X, 58X, Tel: +353 1 883 2100 103, 104 & 220. For more bus route and timetable Fax: +353 1 883 2101 information please call Dublin Bus on www.axis-ballymun.ie (01) 873 4222 or log on to www.dublinbus.ie [email protected] Travelling to us by car - Get detailed directions /axisballymun to axis and to the complimentary underground car park for events on www.axisballymun.ie or call /axisballymun (01) 883 2100 and our staff will be happy to direct you. /axisballymun

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