SU MM ER 2 0 1 8 Find an event by date: WELCOME! At the back of the programme you’ll find a HOW TO calendar with all of our events arranged by day/ Welcome to our Summer 2018 brochure, date. packed with a range of great nights out and lots of opportunity for you and all the family to Find an event browsing: BOOK participate in and share with us moments of joy, We’ve got so many great shows on offer at the Online: civictheatre.ie wonder and excitement. Its been a long, cold Civic this Summer - why not just browse and 01 462 7477 winter but the sun is now bursting to return pick something that appeals to you. We know By Phone: once more and with it comes fresh hope and you’ll love it. In Person: 10am - 6pm new beginnings. We are delighted to partner Monday to Saturday or until with our family of Artists in Residence, Liz Roche 8pm on performance nights Company, Davey Keller and Monkeyshine, as they set out to develop wonderful new works that will delight and engage you. We also have MEET THE TEAM a host of music, comedy, dance and drama to The Civic is well known as a friendly and bring a beat to your heart, a laugh to your lips, a welcoming theatre. We pride ourselves in skip to your toe and plenty of food for thought. having some of the best staff in the business SPECIAL All with the usual great value meal deals and and over the next few brochures, we invite you special offers (plus of course free parking and an to get to know some of our team a bit better. ever friendly welcome!) First up it’s our Technical Department- Mick OFFERS and Sarah. Keep an eye out for a range of First up, in a regular ‘meet the team’ feature, special offers on shows throughout meet Mick and Sarah from our technical I’ve worked at the Civic since department, who do extraordinary Trojan work it first opened its doors in the brochure. behind the scenes (and most often in the dark!) 1999. It was an exciting & to bring such a huge range of work to a challenging time to get the perfect boil. Early Birds venue up & running. My Book EARLY to get a main duties are to liaise Michael Barker-Caven with incoming companies discounted price Artistic Director in advance, to oversee the on selected shows. fit-up of shows & to ensure Subject to availability. that the show is ready and goes up on time! HOW TO USE THE Mick Doyle, Technical Manager Meal Deals PROGRAMME Make a night of it. By booking Find an event by type: your meal + show together, If you’re looking for comedy, music, something for the kids or something else you can find I’ve been the Assistant Technical you’ll save in comparison to markers on each event in the programme which Manager in the Civic Theatre ticket only prices. Enjoy a will tell you what to expect: since 1999. My job includes delicious 2 course meal at our providing technical assistance to incoming Interval Bistro & Bar before Co Comedy Musical Theatre companies, ensuring their the show. Valid on selected production runs smoothly. performances and Dr Drama Multicultural I’ve had an interest in subject to availability. theatre from a young age, thanks to a long Da Dance Sc School family history.

Fa Family Storytelling Sarah Keane, Assistant Technical Manager

Mu Music Lo Local CIVIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: MONKEYSHINE

Dr Lo Fa Sc Mu Dr Lo If you like the sound of the CITIZEN’S MONKEYSHINE GROW CLAMOUR & ROAR CHORUS why don’t you come along to Creating Arts Experiences for Families Something is happening in Tallaght! A spaceship has landed, strange visitors CLAMOUR & ROAR – A CITIZEN’S a taster workshop where you can meet Specialising in playful, inspiring, interactive CHORUS is an exciting theatre project the people involved and try your hand at storytelling, Monkeyshine have been delighting have arrived. A mini ecosystem has taken root on the stage of the Civic, children that explores the landscape and people singing and laughing and telling stories. Irish families for close to twenty years now. In of South Dublin County. Starting autumn particular the Company delight in the timeless are becoming architects and the whole structures of celebration and ritual, and the community are planting seeds. Come 2018, the Citizen’s Chorus will meet once MAY Sat 5th depth of myths and legends with particular and find out what’s going on! Grow a week to develop and rehearse a new Tallaght, Civic Theatre // 11am - 1pm emphasis on the quirks of human nature, the is a bombastic and life filled show for spoken & sung choral work that will be In association with Bealtaine Festival rhythms of the natural world and the universal audiences of all ages which explores performed in the Civic in May 2019. Lucan, Ballyowen Castle Community themes of life that connect us all. We are the question, ‘where is a good place to Centre // 2pm - 4pm delighted to welcome Monkeyshine to work CLAMOUR & ROAR will be performed by grow?’ There will be the roots of ancient a community chorus made up of people with us in 2018 as part of our growing family MAY Sat 19th of Artists in Residence. We are planning a stories and dreams of future posibilities. of all ages, 18 to 80, who live in the South Rathfarnham, Whitechurch Community & series of workshops, events and shows in A cargo of cutting edge technology , Dublin County region. You don’t have to partnership with schools, community groups analog mechanics, familiar plants and have any performance experience to take Youth Centre // 11am - 1pm and of course you, our patrons, throughout unexpected suprises. Tallaght, Civic Theatre // 2pm - 4pm part. You don’t have to be able to act or In association with Bealtaine Festival the year. First up and to mark new beginnings sing. Perhaps you’ve never done anything and a time of growth in our community we, in MAY Fri 4th // 11am & 4:30pm like this before but if you want to take Commissioned under IN CONTEXT 4 – IN OUR TIME, South collaboration with Tallaght Community Arts and Main Auditorium part we want you to stand shoulder to Dublin County Council’s Public Art Programme for 2016 – 2019 Monkeyshine, present ‘Grow’. under the Per Cent for Art Scheme. Supported by The Civic Duration: 45 mins. No interval shoulder with the other brave souls who Theatre and RUA RED. Tickets: €7 adults & €5 children APR Mon 30th & MAY Wed 2nd: are up for an adventure. Schools Teachers go free If you would like to sign up for one of projects CLAMOUR & ROAR will be written and MAY Tues 1st: the taster workshops or if you want to Community event at the Civic directed by Veronica Coburn, a playwright MAY Fri 4th: showing of ‘Grow’ in our main know more please email Veronica at auditorium and theatre director who loves to work [email protected] For more information see civictheatre.ie with people from all walks of life. 4 5 WHAT ABOUT US? Dr THE PRINCE & THE Da Presented by Out of the Blue PAUPER Theatre Company Presented by Irish National Youth Ballet Written and Directed by Sean Ronan Lo The Irish National Youth Ballet will perform Starring Ann Colderbanks, Sandra Doyle, ‘The Prince and the Pauper, the Gala and Gerry Day, Evan McNally, Breda McCann, Concertina’ with music played live by the Sean Ronan, Becky Walsh, Jason O’Halrahan Orchestra of INYB. Forty-four dancers will Through his new play ‘What About Us?’ enthrall the audience not only with their writer and director Sean Ronan is trying ability to tell a story without words but will to bring home to his audience the effects dance at the highest level of youth ballet of alcohol on family life today in Dublin. in Ireland. This show is for both ballet Revolving around the story of the Grant lovers and music lovers alike. The twelve- family, the play explores how alcohol has piece string orchestra will play under the been so accepted into family homes. It dynamic baton of Cillian O’Breachain. promises to bring you on a very intense rollercoaster ride of laughs, tears and MAY Fri 11th & Sat 12th tragedy. Don’t miss this powerful Main Auditorium production. Duration: 105 mins. One interval Tickets: MAY Wed 2nd - Sat 5th // 8:15pm MAY Fri 11th // 12pm All tickets €8 Studio Theatre MAY Fri 11th & Sat 12th // 8pm €22 & €16 Duration: 70 mins. No interval conc Tickets: €16 & €14 concession Groups 10+ €15 MAY Sat 12th // 3pm €18 & €14 conc Age suitability 14+ Groups 10+ €12

As part of an ongoing new work development process, we are delighted to present: SPRING AWAKENING Presented by Liberties College THE CIVIC BARD QUEST ‘Spring Awakening’ is a rock musical that Old Stories, New Thinking: A tells the story of teenagers discovering Call to Awaken the inner and outer tumultuous emotions A Collaboration between the Civic of teenage sexuality. The musical follows Theatre & Bard Mythologies the students as they navigate teenage Led by Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop & Sandy self-discovery and coming of age anxiety Dunlop from the Bard in a powerful celebration of youth and The Civic Bard Quest is a series of rebellion. Music by Duncan Sheik and workshops inviting you to immerse book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It is yourself in the world of Irish myth. based on the German play ‘Spring Using the ancient four mythic cycles as Awakening’ (1891) by Frank Wedekind. our guide - Mythological, Ulster, Fenian and King - and utilising group discussion, role play and game based learning - this MAY Tues 15th - Sat 19th // 8pm dynamic process will immerse you in Irish Main Auditorium myth. This series is designed to develop Duration: 120 mins. One interval an empowering competence that will Tickets: €19 & €17 concession move participants from passive listener Groups 8+ €14 Tues 15th – Thurs 17th to active story maker. ONLY Second Quarter: Beltaine - Ulster Cycle Parental Guidance is advised as there are 11th & 12th MAY & 9th JUN scenes, references and language of a sexual Third Quarter: Lughnasa - Fenian Cycle nature. 13th, 14th & 28th JUL Age suitability 13+ 6 For more information see civictheatre.ie 7 CIVIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: DAVEY KELLEHER

“Truly terrific… an extraordinarily “The dialogue is well-made play that is as thought- sharp and rapid, the words provoking as it is gripping” emotively delivered, whilst - THE SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, drunken memories are EMER O’KELLY conveniently remembered and misremembered.” - THE REVIEWS HUB

Dr DAVEY KELLEHER TRYST In the meantime we are delighted to Presented by Davey Kelleher and Sickle A blistering new play written by Finbarr Director and Theatre Maker present ‘Tryst’ in our studio theatre, Doyle and Jeda de Brí; ‘Tryst’ explores Moon Productions a piece close to Davey’s heart. Later the price of curiosity, the limits of One of the most active and diverse this Summer, Davey and his team Performed by Katie McCann, Clodagh friendship and the complications of sex. theatre makers in contemporary Irish of collaborators will spend a week Mooney Duggan & Finbarr Doyle theatre, Davey has been resident at the developing a new project for families Written by Jeda de Brí & Finbarr Doyle Civic for the past nine months. An artist MAY Tues 15th - Sat 19th // 8.15pm based on the ‘Moby Dick’ legend. Directed by Jeda de Brí with so many strings to his bow, he has Studio Theatre Watch this space for future exciting Set Design by Katie Foley been exploring not only his own craft but Duration: 75 mins. No interval developments as Davey’s residency with in partnership with our Artistic Director, Costume Design by Nicola Burke Tickets: €16 & €14 concession us hots up further! exciting and timely ways in which other Lighting Design by Dara Hoban emerging artists can be included in our Stage Management by Sinead Purcell Age suitability 15+ expanded family at the Civic. Already we have seen the fruits of his talents Matt and Steph are hungover. Their through a partnership with Idir Mná and wedding is in a week. Things are under the presentation in March of a daring control. Mostly. But when their best re-telling of the timely story of Mamie friend Rachel arrives unannounced, she Cadden called ‘Our Lady of Last Resort.’ reveals a secret that threatens to unravel Many of you attended the fabulous work everything. Now they must deal with the in progress showing and we look forward consequences of their messy nights and to working with Davey and the Company bad decisions. to bring this important work to full production in the near future. Who do you blame when your life is derailed? And how far will you go to get it back on track? 8 9 THE CLASSIC BEATLES Mu TWINKLE TWINKLE Fa PRESENTS THE WHITE Presented by TouchedTheatre ALBUM AT 50 There are melodies that live in all of us. Presented by Lekmk Promotions No one knows that more than Marty the Sc puppy, whose songs and play-time with ‘The White Album’ incredibly turns 50 his Dad are the best part of his day. But years old this year, so what better way sometimes, you have to learn how to to celebrate one of our favourite albums find the music inside yourself…’Twinkle than by one of our favourite bands Twinkle’ is a heartwarming adventure performing it for us. The Classic Beatles in melody and light, made especially (the only Beatles tribute act endorsed for very young audiences by an award- by Sir George Martin) are taking to the winning team of artists. The show road again, having completed a fully features brilliant puppetry, magical sold out theatre tour in spring of 2017 interaction and a gorgeous original celebrating the bands 25 year existence. score. Join Marty on his quest to find the Along with the hits of ‘The White Album,’ brightest star in the sky, and inside all of us. The Classic Beatles will also treat you to all the usual classics that spanned The MAY Mon 21st // 10am, 11:30am & Beatles incredible musical career. 2:30pm MAY Sun 20th // 8pm Original (above) Studio Theatre Main Auditorium Duration: 30 minutes Duration: 120 mins. One interval Tickets: €7 adults & €5 children “Brings a warm glow to the hearts of its Tickets: €23 Capital ‘R’ audience, and sends us into the world Age suitability 1 -3 years MEAL DEAL: 36 ticket + with a star shining safely overhead.” 2 course meal Limited tickets available - CHILDREN’S THEATRE REVIEW

Mu LIONESS - THE AMY WINEHOUSE EXPERIENCE Presented by Lekmk Promotions In her short career the talent of Amy Winehouse created a lasting impression on the music world of the 21st century. Lioness provides an authentic tribute to the precocious talent featuring TV’s ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ finalist Emma Wright as Lower-case ‘r’ Amy Winehouse plus a full seven piece backing band. With a full stage show showcasing the talent of this songstress you will be taken on a journey through the emotional roller coaster of her song Donate towards the cost of a ticket for a child or young person writing, guaranteed to have you singing Do you remember that day you were first bewitched, how live theatre was now forever in your blood - a and dancing along throughout the lifelong inspiration? Well next time you buy a ticket from us, by including a donation - no matter how performance. small - you can play your part in sparking a life-changing journey for a young person. MAY Mon 21st // 8pm Main Auditorium HOW YOU CAN HELP Duration: 90 mins. One interval You can donate to the INSPIRE scheme via our Box Office (01 4627477) whether you’re booking a show Tickets: €23 or wish to donate independently. We will ensure that the tickets generated are given to children in MEAL DEAL: €36 ticket + primary and secondary schools and youth arts groups in the local area. 10 2 course meal Limited tickets available CIVIC COMPANY IN RESIDENCE: LIZ ROCHE COMPANY

“...There’s an urgency, immediacy and power to 'Wrongheaded' THE GOOD FATHER Dr that catches your breath. … Not to be missed.” - THE ARTS REVIEW Presented by Rise Productions Written by Christian O’Reilly Directed by Aonghus Óg McAnally “Wrongheaded is a tremendous immersion into the experience of shared, bonded womanhood that offers a It’s New Year’s Eve; a house party like glimmer of hope and the possibility of genuine political and any other in a suburb like any other. social change.” - BUZZ MAGAZINE CARDIFF Two very different strangers meet, each looking for a new start and to shake “...The choreography is sharp and off the disappointments of the past. expressive, thrashing us with the narrative But champagne, cheap lager and their and revealing the savage beauty at its heart.” chance encounter leads to an unplanned - ART SCENE WALES pregnancy. Against all odds, can they make their newfound family a success? Winner of the Stewart Parker Award, this heartfelt, moving drama charts a journey of love, loss, and redemption. This production returns to the Civic following a sell-out run in 2017.

MAY Thurs 24th - Sat 26th // 8:15pm “An assured production, the emotional Studio Theatre impact is there in force… Simply a wonderful play… touching, funny, and Duration: 120 mins. One interval two wonderful performances. What Tickets: €16 & €14 concession more could you ask for?” BOOK EARLY: €12 book by Fri 11th May - THE RED CURTAIN REVIEW

Da by an exquisite company of dancers in LIZ ROCHE COMPANY Sarah Cerneaux, Justine Cooper, Kevin Mu SUBSOUNDS: SCHOOLS Creating Dazzling Contemporary Dance Coquelard and Jack Webb. END-OF-YEAR GIG Continuing their exciting residency Presented by Alternative Entertainments at the Civic, the Liz Roche Company COMING MAY 2018 Lo Participants from SubSounds Schools Ahead of the production Liz and her return to develop a timely revival of their 2018 - students in Killinarden Community outstanding ensemble of dancers acclaimed production of ‘Wrongheaded’ School, Firhouse Community College, will once again work with our ACTIVE which will be presented at the Civic on Collinstown Park Community School, AUDIENCE programme. The company October 19th and 20th, 2018. Taking Coláiste Éanna Ballyboden, St Aidan’s will deliver a specially tailored and as its subject the political battle over Community School, Moyle Park and unique to Tallaght preamble to the women’s control of their bodies, and in Coláiste Bríde will perform compositions production by way of a dynamic particular the intertwined influence of written between September 2017 and installation involving local audience church and state in Ireland, this profound May 2018. reactions to the source subject matter and gripping work is rightly angry and behind the creation of the piece. sad, yet somehow hopeful and glowingly MAY Fri 25th // 8pm Part film, part dance, and part active creative in its depiction of strength Main Auditorium observation, this is a rare chance for you and solidarity. Having premiered at Duration: 60 mins. No interval to be a creative partner and take part in the 2016 Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival, the making of a world class artwork. Tickets: FREE, BOOKING ESSENTIAL this powerful dance performance is See civictheatre.ie for more details. propelled by the fierce spoken words of Galway poet Elaine Feeney, interwoven Residency partners: Civic Theatre, with the work of Mary Wycherley Tallaght Community Arts, Dublin Dance (filmmaker), Ray Harman (composer) Festival and RuaRed. and Stephen Dodd (lighting designer). An intense forum for emotion and physicality, ‘Wrongheaded’ is performed 12 13 LEGENDS OF AMERICAN Mu FROM UNDER THE BED Dr COUNTRY Presented by Big Guerilla Productions Presented by JMG Music Group Directed by Bairbre Ni Chaoimh Following a sell-out UK tour in 2017, Seamus O’Rourke teams up with director ‘The Legends of American Country’ Bairbre Ni Chaoimh and actor Arthur returns for another fantastic night of toe Riordan in this beautiful glance at rural tapping Country classics. The 2018 tour Irish life in 1979. will showcase highly acclaimed tributes A pair of aging, rural, bachelor brothers to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle arrive at a point in their lives, where Haggard and Kenny Rogers and 4 brand decisions have to be made about certain new tributes to icons George Jones, things… well the buying of a television Charley Pride, Patsy Cline and Don Williams in this must see extravaganza. for one… and one subject leads to The show features four fantastic singers another and the next thing, they’re who are all backed by the superb bringing up all kinds of ‘auld shite’ that Country Storm band and coupled with could have been left under the bed an authentic stage set that will transport along with everything else. you all the way to Nashville and back. JUN Tues 5th // 8pm May Sat 26th // 8pm Main Auditorium Main Auditorium Duration: 90 mins. One interval “Irresistible and heartfelt” Duration: 120 mins. One interval Tickets: €20 & €18 concession – THE ARTS REVIEW Tickets: €25 MEAL DEAL: €31 ticket + MEAL DEAL: €38 ticket + “Poignant and beautifully 2 course meal Limited tickets available handled” – THE IRISH MAIL ON 2 course meal. Limited tickets available SUNDAY

Mu BOOTLEG BEACH BOYS Dr 20 SECONDS Back from their tours of Australia, Presented by Class Act Theatre Company London, Belgium, Holland, Paris and This two-man comedy starring Kenneth Dubai ‘The Bootleg Beach Boys’ are Lo Doran and Liam Wilson Smyth, is the back in their hometown! Performing hits debut production of Class Act Theatre such as ‘Good Vibrations’ ‘Surfin USA’ Company. The play explores the human ‘God Only Knows’ plus many more. This condition and when the outside world 2 hour show is a tribute to America’s seems a million miles away what will finest band blending sun drenched two men do to cope with this strange harmonies and rock ‘n’ roll classics that situation they’ve found themselves in. are guaranteed to give you a ‘fun fun The story follows two men on an average fun’ night. day taking the lift up to work when suddenly the elevator becomes stuck JUN Sun 3rd // 8pm and these strangers find themselves Main Auditorium telling each other’s stories and as Duration: 120 mins. One interval tensions rise we begin to see that today Tickets: €20 was no ordinary day for either of these MEAL DEAL: €33 ticket + characters. 2 course meal. Limited tickets available JUN Tues 5th – Thurs 7th // 8.15pm Studio Theatre Duration: 50 mins. No interval Tickets: €10 & €8 concession

Contains sexual references & strong language 14 15 Civic Theatre 2018 Panto CIVIC THEATREFeaturing an All-Star PRESENTS Cast

Wear Your Heart on Your Seat

We are delighted to announce the plaque on a seat of your choosing in completed refurbishment of the the auditorium. You can personalise seating in our Main Auditorium. This the text on the plaque with a message, project was part funded through a quote or dedication. It’s an ideal generous grant under the Arts and way to pay tribute to a loved one Culture Capital Scheme 2016 – 2018 in a creative and long lasting way, from the Department of Arts, Heritage, to commemorate an anniversary, to Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs celebrate an important milestone Fee - FiFa - FoSc - Fum and with generous support from South or show your support for the Civic Come to the Civic for the best Christmas Fun! Dublin County Council. Theatre. JACK & THE BEANSTALK Presented by Civic Theatre The Civic Theatre is located in the You will also receive a special Starring TBD heart of Tallaght and South Dublin. We certificate of sponsorship which will The Civic Theatre are excited and proud to present are a theatre built for and supported include your dedication, your seat our first professional panto production. by the people of South Dublin. It is number and a photograph of the Fee - Fi - Fo - Fum our mission to be a place of possibility, plaque in place on the seat. You will opportunity and transformation where also receive two complimentary tickets Come‘Jack to &the The Civic Beanstalk’, for the best Christmas Dublin’s most all people are inspired and nurtured to a Civic Theatre event (subject to Fun!hilarious panto, will feature an all-star Would YOU like to join our Panto to play a creative and civic role in our availability) and a mention on our cast. This magical giant of a panto is a family and star onstage at the Civic? world. website. Thespectacular Civic Theatre treat present for ‘Jack all ages.& The Beanstalk’, Dublin’s most hilarious panto with an all-star cast, this magical giant of **Announcing Junior Cast open auditions** Please help us to deliver on our Produced & directed by Rob Murphy mission. In exchange for your support a panto is a spectacular treat for all ages. OPEN to EVERYONE we will place a commemorative (Cheerios Panto/ Civic Theatre Summer Camp) DEC Wed 12th – Fri 21st // 8pm Saturday 18th August 2018 Schools Shows DEC Wed 12th – Fri 21st SensoryWednesday, Friendly PerformanceDEC 12th –XXXX Sunday 30th ON SALE NOW See Civic website for further details To sponsor a seat, contact Niamh Ferry: ForSchools times & Shows:ticket prices, seeWednesday, www.civictheatre.ie DEC 12th – Friday 21st [email protected] or 01 4627460 www. civictheatre.ie ON SALE MAY 2018 16 For times & ticket prices, see www.civictheatre.ie 17 “Shout captures all the exuberant innocence, camp melodrama, and soulful heartbreak of the Sixties diva songbook” - THE TIMES LONDON

“Hits you with a burst of noisy energy, and sheer talent that simply takes your breath away.” - WHATSONSTAGE.COM

Mu era. Shout! contains show stopping new Dave and Co. are looking forward to SHOUT! arrangements of classic pop anthems of PICTUREHOUSE this homecoming gig of sorts and will THE MOD MUSICAL Join PictureHouse and Dave Browne, be performing a stripped down acoustic the decade, including, ‘Downtown’, ‘Son for this intimate acoustic gig, as they Presented by Verdant Productions & of a Preacher Man’, ‘Goldfinger’, ‘I Only show which has been winning them new Do R Die Productions continue celebrating the 21 years since fans over the last few years. Wanna Be With You’, ‘To Sir With Love’ their debut album ‘ShineBox’ which led A nostalgic nod to London’s Swinging and of course, ‘Shout!’. PictureHouse will be joined on them and their audience on the journey the night by special guests. Sixties. of a lifetime. The musical follows five young female JUN Wed 6th & Thurs 7th // 8pm subscribers to a fictional magazine Main Auditorium Hugely successful in the late 1990’s and JUN Fri 8th // 8pm called Shout!, “the magazine for the Duration: 100 mins. One interval early 2000’s the band lived on the road, Main Auditorium modern woman”, as they come of age Tickets: €22 & €20 concession touring with the likes of Meatloaf, The Duration: 150 mins. One interval during the liberating 1960s that made Corrs, Saw Doctors, Runrig, Marrillion, Tickets: €24 England swing. From cover to cover, BOOK EARLY: €18 book by Fri 18th May Mel C, and many more. PictureHouse Shout! unfolds like a musical magazine MEAL DEAL: €33 ticket + famously played to over a million people MEAL DEAL: €37 ticket + and travels in time through the decade, 2 course meal Limited tickets available in 1999, many of whom bought the CDs. 2 course meal Limited tickets available

chronicling the dawn of liberation of Plucking songs that defined a soundtrack women. to many people’s lives from their back Just as Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, catalogue – This will be a fantastic Cilla Black and Lulu were independent setting to relive, recount, sing and enjoy women with major careers, English (and hits from critically acclaimed albums indeed Irish!) women were redefining ‘Shine Box’, ‘Karmarama’, ‘Madness themselves in the face of changing Sadness Gladness’, ‘Bring the House attitudes about women. Shout! and Down’ and their most recent album its all-female cast reflect that change ‘Evolution’. through the unforgettable music of the 18 19 THE ILLEGALS Mu WITH NIAMH KAVANAGH Rumours of Hotel California 40 Year Anniversary Special After 12 months of sell-out audiences, The Illegals are taking their unique ‘Rumours of Hotel California’ show on the road for another turn in 2018 to celebrate two classic rock albums from two iconic rock bands. Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs. The best of two legendary bands in one night? It’s too good to be true!

JUN Fri 15th // 8pm Main Auditorium Duration: 75 mins. One interval Tickets: €20 & €18 concession “Niamh is outstanding – The Rolls-Royce MEAL DEAL: €31 ticket + of Irish Rock” – RTE 2 course meal Limited tickets available “Simply Stunning” – THE BBC Co ONLY FOOLS & Expect a big fun night out in a friendly CURVE party atmosphere with some of the finest Dr Presented by Freshly Ground Theatre THREE COURSES comedy actors in the land, professionally Presented by Comedy Dining Limited produced to the highest standards and “Candidates 109236 and 109222 taking with your enjoyment always at the top of the lead in this race, as one look at The ‘Only Fools and 3 Courses Dining’ the menu. This is a show that guarantees the paper means their predictions for Invitation! to reach chuckle muscles you never knew question have come true! A look of panic on 109301 who is already finding you had! Cushty…. Lovely jubbly! this paper difficult. Better kiss goodbye to the points she was hoping for. Anxiety Join us for the dinner event of the year JUN Mon 11th – Weds 13th // 7.30pm has well and truly filled the exam hall which combines fine food and classic Main Auditorium with much at stake for the next hour.” comedy action as Marlene and Boycie Duration: 150 mins. Inspired by workshops conducted invite you to a Gala Dinner. Tickets: €49.50 includes a 3 course meal with second-level students currently completing the Leaving Certificate Chaos and mayhem are served in large course, Freshly Ground creates a playful, portions and very likely to interrupt the immersive theatre experience that proceedings, Del Boy, Rodney, Uncle explores the state of the examination Albert, Trigger all put in an appearance, system in Ireland. and the finale with Raquel and Tony singing “CWYING” has to be seen to be believed. JUN Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd // 6pm JUN Wed 20th – Sat 23rd // 8.15pm Studio Theatre Duration: 60 mins. No Interval Tickets: €14 & €12 concession Groups 6+ €10 20 21 AN EVENING OF Mu A NIGHT AT THE VARIETY WITH DICKIE MUSICALS ROCK AND FRIENDS Presented by Stagecraft Musical Group Presented by George Hunter Stagecraft Musical Group brings you Entertainment on an epic journey through some of the Dickie Rock is one of Ireland’s most loved most well loved musicals of our time and recognised singers. He has been with unforgettable scenes and songs performing and packing out venues from ‘Matilda,’ ‘Aladdin,’ ‘High School throughout Ireland and Europe for over Musical’ and ‘Sister Act.’ This show fifty years and is still going as strong as ever! From 1963 to 1983, Dickie had promises to entertain the entire family. 25 Irish hits, surpassed only by The Stagecraft Musical Group members are Beatles, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, David young people aged 12 to 17 from the Bowie and The Rolling Stones. Joining greater Clondalkin and Lucan area. This Dickie will be very special guests: Star amateur production is supported by of Sunshine Radio Paddy Cole also South Dublin County Partnership and featuring ‘Funny Friday’s’ Sil Fox. With Crosscare Youth Service Clondalkin. host and compere George Hunter. JUN Sat 30th – JUL Sun 1st // 7pm JUN Fri 22nd // 8pm Main Auditorium Main Auditorium Duration: 150 mins. One interval Duration: 135 mins. One interval Tickets: €25 & €23 concession Tickets: €8 & €5 concession MEAL DEAL: €36 ticket + 2 course meal. Limited tickets available

Mu HANDS ACROSS THE SEA Mu ALL FOR ME GROG Presented by Sounds Ensemble The Songs and Stories of The Ottawa New Horizons Band are Presented by Marty Walsh on the last leg of their tour of Ireland, ‘All For Me Grog,’ is the show that brings having performed in Belfast, Galway and you the songs and story of Ireland’s most around Dublin. The Civic in conjunction internationally famous folk band of all with the Arts Office of South Dublin time - The Dubliners. Presented by The County Council are delighted to Liberties, who, in replicating the original provide an opportunity with Sounds Dubliners lineup of , Luke Ensemble to finish their tour with a bang! Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaron Burke and Sounds Ensemble are the only Irish John Sheehan, bring to the stage a show member of this International Music of uncanny similarity to the most fondly Association and are based in Tallaght. remembered and successful Dubliners All proceeds will go to The 3Ts, Turn the lineup, ‘’, Mollie Malone, Tide on Suicide. etc. will have you clapping your hands, stomping your feet and singing JUN Thurs 28th // 8pm along to this uplifting two hour show. Main Auditorium Duration: 105 mins. One interval JUL Fri 6th // 8pm Tickets: €20 Main Auditorium Family Ticket €60 Duration: 130 mins. One interval (2 Adults + 2 Children) Tickets: €20 & €18 concession With thanks to Ellison Travel and Tours & BOOK EARLY: €15 Book by Fri 1st Jun South Dublin County Council MEAL DEAL: €31 ticket + 22 2 course meal Limited tickets available 23 THE ELVIS SPECTACULAR Mu JASON BYRNE Co SHOW Presented by Special Eye Entertainment Presented by TCB Productions The star of ‘Irelands Got Talent’, Jason Byrne is one the most exciting The Elvis Spectacular Show is Ireland’s live comedy performers in the world. premiere Elvis production, now in its What he achieves on a stage cannot 22nd year. Starring European Champion be adequately described by audience Ciaran Houlihan with his TCB Band and members, critics or fellow comics. Thus The Sweet Sensations. Ciaran looks, his legendary shows become a secret sounds and moves like Elvis. All his shared experience among his audience. costumes are hand crafted by Elvis Every night stars are born, friendships are original costumer Gene Douchette. formed, mascara is ruined and pants are This is a show created by fans for binned. Don’t miss the chance to become fans! A two hour trip to Elvis heaven! part of this unique comedy experience but don’t forget to bring spare JUL Sat 14th // 8pm pants. Main Auditorium Duration: 120 mins. One interval JUL Fri 20th // 8pm Main Auditorium Tickets: €20 & €18 concession ‘Watching a new Jason MEAL DEAL: €31 ticket + Duration: 120 mins. One interval Byrne show is a bit like 2 course meal Limited tickets available Tickets: €23 witnessing lightning in a bottle’ – EDINBURGH Age suitability 16+ EVENING NEWS ‘The outright king of live comedy’ – THE TIMES

“When I went to sleep I dreamt I was Da LET’S MAKE A BALLET Mu ROUTE 66 back on stage. I loved it. When can I Presented by Ballet Ireland Big Band Live in Concert do it again?” - 2015 SUMMER SCHOOL Ballet Ireland’s popular Summer school Presented by Route 66 PARTICIPANT returns to the Civic. This much loved Route 66 Big Band returns to the Civic programme gives participants a chance due to popular demand, with their big to experience all that goes into making a band sound playing great numbers made ballet and a peek into the life of a famous by the likes of Glen Miller, Tina professional dancer. Working alongside Turner, Amy Winehouse, Van Morrison, Ballet Ireland’s professional dancers, Adele and Tom Jones. participants will be completely involved Book your seat early to avoid in creating their own ballet based on a disappointment. Comments from those familiar story at the end of the week for who have already seen the show: family and friends to come and enjoy. “I can’t wait for this band to come back, The week-long programme involves a they were truly fantastic, great show” daily class and numerous workshops. “It was a great show, great music, class!” Suitable for boys and girls ages 6 – 18 “A really entertaining show, the Route 66 with or without dance experience. Band were superb in every sense of the word” JUL Mon 16th – Fri 20th // 11am - 1pm for Seniors (ages 12+) /2pm - 4pm for JUL Sat 21st // 8pm Juniors (ages 6-11) Main Auditorium Main Auditorium Duration: 150 mins. One interval Tickets: €80 per student / €70 per Tickets: €22 & €20 concession student for 2 children in the same family MEAL DEAL: €33 ticket + 2 course meal Limited tickets available 24 25 CIVIC THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS Lo Back by popular demand, Civic Theatre and Rob Murphy present INDIAN AND Mu MULTICULTURAL MUSIC CAMP REVOLTING AND DANCE SHOW Da A three week musical theatre summer Presented by Sur-Sargam Musical camp for boys & girls aged 6 – 18 years. Society Ireland (SSMSI) Get the chance to perform in ‘Revolting Sur-Sargam Musical Society Ireland Kidz The Musical’ on the stage of the (SSMSI) is an Indo-Irish cultural Civic. This camp is ideal for students with organisation which is dedicated to an interest in performance and musical bring eastern and western traditional theatre. Take part in classes in theatre, music and dance closer to your mind dancing, music, arts and crafts during and soul. SSMSI inspires the practice morning classes and then rehearse for of Indian traditional music and dance the staged production of ‘Revolting Kidz and delivers outstanding programs The Musical’ (an original script written from budding talents and experts by Rob Murphy based on the music in this field. Simultaneously SSMSI and themes of Matilda The Musical) in incorporates performance of Irish the afternoon. The three week camp JUL Mon 23rd - AUG Sat 11th // traditional music and other countries to culminates in a fully produced musical 10am - 4pm present to a ‘Multicultural’ audience to with lights, sound, set and costume. PERFORMANCES: AUG Sat 11th // 2pm give them a scope to understand and Please note, students must have & 6pm interchange diverse musical cultures. completed the final two weeks of camp FEE: €90 per week in order to have a part in the final AUG Sun 19th // 3pm production. This camp is always a sell- Option to do 1, 2 or 3 weeks. Main Auditorium out, early booking advised. Early drop off at 8.30am and late Duration: 240 mins. Two intervals

collection at 5.30pm also available at an Tickets: €10 adult & €5 children extra fee of €7 per day.

TOTS CAMP CULTUREFOX.IE Our tots summer camp is designed for children aged 3 -5 years. They will take part in classes in drama, dancing, music, arts and crafts from 10am – 1pm. The camp is a fantastic way to introduce younger boys and girls to the performing arts. Each week the camp takes on a NEVER different theme for example Jungle theme to a Under The Sea theme which makes each week unique, fresh and fun! Parents and friends will be invited to attend a lunchtime showcase each Friday at 12.30pm to see their performance. MISS Students can expect to enjoy: Drama: Improvisation, Role Play, Theatre JUL Mon 23rd - AUG Fri 10th // 10am - Games, Speech & Drama. 1pm Dancing: Funky Hip Hop, Contemporary, OUT AGE GROUPS: 3 - 5 years Tap and Jazz. PERFORMANCES: Lunchtime showcase Music: A repertoire of songs from each Friday at 12.30pm musical theatre to pop and through this FEE: €55 per week enjoyment and self-expression discover many skills they never thought they had. Option to do 1, 2 or 3 weeks. Arts & Crafts: Learn how to make props & more. The Arts Council’s new, upgraded CULTUREFOX events guide is now live. Free, faster, easy to use – and personalised 26 for you. Never miss out again. 27 must have a ticket even if they do not occupy a seat. INFORMATION The ticket is complimentary. Please advise Box Office at time of booking. ONLINE BOOKING FEE ACCESS €1 per ticket for online booking. No fee for in person The Civic Theatre has full facilities for people with or phone bookings. disabilities, including designated seating in the GROUP BOOKINGS auditorium, lift and specially adapted WC. Easily A discount is available for groups of ten or more to accessible seating can be reserved for audience certain productions. To arrange a group booking, members who prefer to transfer from a wheelchair please email [email protected] to a seat. There is a wheelchair available for visitors SCHOOL BOOKINGS use. For patrons with hearing impairments we have Special rates for school groups are available from the a loop system. Please advise the Box Office of your Box Office, please email [email protected] requirements when booking. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES MAILING LIST Tickets can only be refunded in the event of a show Join our postal mailing list by contacting our box cancellation or change to performance date and time. office on 01 4627477 or sign up to our email list via our Tickets may only be exchanged if at least 24 hours’ website www.civictheatre.ie notice is given and the original ticket returned to the INTERVAL BISTRO Box Office. A full bar service is available before the show and LATECOMERS during the interval. Patrons can pre-order their drinks Please arrive in plenty of time for the start of the before the performance. The bistro is open from 10am performance. Latecomers may not be admitted unless - 7.30pm. Keep an eye out for our ticket & 2 course there is a suitable break in the performance or until meal deal offers and children’s menu. the interval. HOW TO GET HERE TICKET COLLECTION The Civic Theatre is located at the end of the Red Tickets can be collected free of charge from the Box Luas Line, at the northside of The Square Shopping Office. Tickets are not posted. Centre and beside South Dublin County Council HQ CONCESSION TICKETS and the County Library. Standard Concessions are available for: Buses: • Students : 49, 54A, 65, 65B, 27, 77A. • Under 18s from City Centre from Dun Laoghaire: 75 • Over 65s 76 & 76A • People with disabilities From Ballyfermot & Blanchardstown: Exclusions or conditions may apply to all discounts. Luas: Red Line from Connolly Station, via Jervis Street and Please check with the Box Office when booking. Heuston Station to The Square, Tallaght. BABE IN ARMS PARKING Dr Under fire regulations, all persons must be issued with We are less than 45 minutes from the City Centre. a ticket to attend a performance at the Civic Theatre. There is ample free parking in the theatre car park. Now thirty-three young people from Please be aware, all children aged 2 years and under, GAZA MONOLOGUES South Dublin bring these stories of Presented by Tallaght Community Arts siege, full of hope, love and humour In 2010 thirty-three young people in the to Tallaght. Gaza Strip, Palestine believed that they had a voice other than the cries of fear as planes bombarded them day and night. AUG Thurs 30th - Fri 31st // 2pm & 8pm Their collective voice said, “Enough! We Main Auditorium deserve a world without fear, siege or Duration: 90 mins. No interval occupation.” Tickets: €10 & €7 concession

They developed a script from their personal responses. The Gaza Monologues have been presented by young people in 40 countries.

Gaza is still under siege - the Israeli occupation more brutal than ever.

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Lo GROW Fa TWINKLE TWINKLE Co ONLY FOOLS & THREE Co JASON BYRNE MAY Fri 4th // 11 am & 4:30pm MAY Mon 21st // COURSES JUL Fri 20th // 8pm 10am, 11:30am & 2:30pm JUN Mon 11th – Weds 13th // 7.30pm Mu CLAMOUR & ROAR Mu ROUTE 66 Various dates Dr THE GOOD FATHER Mu THE ILLEGALS WITH JUL Sat 21st // 8pm See civictheatre.ie for full details MAY Thurs 24th - Sat 26th // 8:15pm NIAMH KAVANAGH JUN Fri 15th // 8pm Da CAMP REVOLTING JUL Mon 23rd - AUG Sat 11th // 10am Dr WHAT ABOUT US? Mu SUBSOUNDS: SCHOOLS MAY Wed 2nd - Sat 5th // 8:15pm - 4pm END-OF-YEAR GIG Dr CURVE PERFORMANCES: MAY Fri 25th // 8pm JUN Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd // 6pm AUG Sat 11th // 2pm & 6pm CIVIC BARD PROJECT JUN Wed 20th – Sat 23rd // 8.15pm Various dates Mu LEGENDS OF AMERICAN See civictheatre.ie for full details Mu TOTS CAMP COUNTRY Mu DICKIE ROCK JUL Mon 23rd - AUG Sat May Sat 26th // 8pm 11th // 10am - 1pm Da AND FRIENDS THE PRINCE & JUN Fri 22nd // 8pm THE PAUPER Mu Da MAY Fri 11th // 12pm & 8pm BOOTLEG INDIAN AND Mu MAY Sat 12th // 3pm & 8pm BEACH BOYS HANDS ACROSS MULTICULTURAL MUSIC JUN Sun 3rd // 8pm THE SEA AND DANCE SHOW SPRING AWAKENING JUN Thurs 28th // 8pm AUG Sun 19th // 3pm MAY Tues 15th - Sat 19th // 8pm Dr FROM UNDER THE BED A NIGHT AT GAZA MONOLOGUES Dr TRYST JUN Tues 5th // 8pm THE MUSICALS Dr AUG Thurs 30th & Fri 31st // 2pm & MAY Tues 15th - Sat 19th // 8.15pm JUN Sat 30th – JUL Sun 1st // 7pm 8pm Lo 20 SECONDS JUN Tues 5th – Thurs 7th // Mu THE CLASSIC BEATLES Mu ALL FOR ME GROG Fa JACK & THE BEANSTALK MAY Sun 20th // 8pm 8.15pm JUL Fri 6th // 8pm DEC Wed 12th – Sun 30th Schools Shows DEC Wed 12th – Fri 21st Panto Auditions AUG Sat 18th Mu LIONESS SHOUT! THE MOD Mu THE ELVIS MAY Mon 21st // 8pm MUSICAL SPECTACULAR SHOW JUN Wed 6th – Thurs 7th // 8pm JUL Sat 14th // 8pm

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