JANUARY >APRIL 2020 www.hawkswell.com | 071 916 1518 HAWK’S WELL THEATRE Hawk’s Well Theatre’s RENOVATION FUND €1.27 million Total to raise In the lead-up to the theatre’s 40th anniversary in 2022, we set Late Summer Time at the Well out our ambitions for a period of renewal which will deliver a Short Residencies 2020 transformed space fit for our 21st century vision. To review our Celebration We are delighted to work with theatre artist Isabel strategic plan visit www.hawkswell.com. at Markree Castle Claffey; writers Sorcha Fox and Rafeef Ziadah, In the coming months we look forward to sharing with you a traditional musician Stephen Doherty and dance Total€285,000 Fundraised to date vision for a transformed entrance and foyer space. WED 4 SEPT | 6PM & 7PM | €50 artists Edwina Guckian and Karen Tansey as our We would like to thank you for your support to date and we CulturalDue to the resounding Companionssuccess of last year’s event, we are returning toshort residency artists for 2020. invite you to join our campaign to develop the Hawk’s Well and 4HYRYLL*HZ[SLMVYHTHNUPÄJLU[SH[LZ\TTLYZVPYtL)LNPU[OLL]LUPUN Manywith of a ussparkling would welcome go to a in lot the more lavish plays,surroundings shows, of theand castle to theTraid Ireland Residency secure the theatre for generations to come. Z[YHPUZVMZVTLILH\[PM\ST\ZPJ Funding€150,000 received to date workshops if we had someone to go with. That’s As part of his role as Sligo where Cultural Companions comes in. 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[email protected] Heritage and the Gaeltacht For more information please contact Jane 071 916 1518 or by or turn up on the day. email to [email protected] or visit www.hawkswell.com/support CREATIVE LEARNING - ADULT WORKSHOPS CREATIVE LEARNING - ADULT / CHILDREN WORKSHOPS Sing Your Heart Out: Acting for Adults with Margaret Kilcoyne Michele Feeney Singing Workshops Mon 13 Jan – Mon 17 Feb, 7pm – 8.30pm (6 week course) €75 This acting class gives adults of all ages a chance to explore their acting skills. Suitable Mon 13 Jan – Mon 10 Feb (5 week course) €60 for people with little or no acting experience, whether interested in confidence-building Mon 24 Feb – Mon 23 March (5 week course) €60 theatre exercises or getting to grips with a script or two. Early booking advised. 4pm – 4.45pm children (6 – 11 years) 5pm – 5.45pm children (12 + years) Sligo Fiddle Workshops with Oisín 6.30pm – 7.30pm adults MacDiarmada, Declan Folan and John Carty Do you love to sing? Would you like some direction? Join Michele for her intense Tues 14 Jan – Tues 18 Feb (6 week course) €65 vocal coaching sessions. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or improver, in 6.15pm – 7pm, experienced Michele’s workshops she will travel through all aspects of your voice, and will 7.15pm – 8pm, less experienced players have you singing with full force, hitting all the right notes. Fiddle players of all ages interested in improving their technique and expanding their repertoire in the Sligo style can avail of a Bodhrán Workshops for Adults workshop series led by these renowned traditional musicians. with John Joe Kelly Toddler Drama Mon 13 Jan – Mon 17 Feb (6 week course) €65 Sat 11 Jan – Sat 15 Feb, 10.30 – 11.15am (6-week course) 6pm – 7pm experienced, 7.15pm – 8.15pm beginners Sat 29 Feb – Sat 4 April, 10.30 – 11.15 am (6-week course) Best known for his work with the band Flook, John Joe Kelly is constantly €50 per course for toddler and parent. Ages 18 months – 3 years expanding the boundaries of what beats and sounds you can get from one single Share some special moments with your little one in this gentle introduction to drama, drum. Renowned worldwide for his energetic teaching methods, this is a great music and movement for the very young. Lead by experienced tutor Deirdre Gaule, opportunity to enjoy a course with the bodhrán master. enjoy bonding with your child as you play, sing and dance together. Early booking advised. 4 Book online: www.hawkswell.com Book online: www.hawkswell.com 5 CREATIVE LEARNING - CHILDREN WORKSHOPS Drama at the Well Ages 4 – 6, Sat 11 Jan – Sat 4 April, 11.30am – 12.30pm Sligo Academy of Music & Hawk’s Well Theatre (12 week course, no class Sat 22 Feb) €100 Ages 7 – 10, Thurs 16 Jan – Thurs 2 April, 4 – 5pm SLIGO COMMUNITY THETAKEOVER (11-week course, no class Thurs 20 Feb) €100 ADULT ORCHESTRA This fun and engaging drama course with experienced tutor Deirdre Gaule encourages young children to act and participate in many different activities Led by conductor culture for young people. specially designed to explore creativity and build confidence. Limited availability. Niamh Crowley, this fun initiative by young people. gives you the chance to renew Singskool Mini your old skills or put new-found ones into practice in a friendly Beat Buddy Babies (6 months – 2.5 years) 10.15am – 10.45am and relaxed atmosphere. We want to work in partnership Mini Melodies (2.5 years – 5 years) 11am – 11.40am Music chosen gives scope to with young people to become agents players of all abilities and of change. We want you to make Sat 18 Jan – Sat 29 Feb (No class Sat 15 Feb) (6-week course) €60 regardless of how long you have decisions, voice your opinions, Sat 21 March – Sat 9 May (No class Sat 11 or Sat 18 April) played - there will be a represent your interests and part for you. (6 week course) €60 TakeOver the venue for one day in An exciting pre-instrumental music programme allowing your child to explore May 2020. orchestral instruments, musical literacy and singing. Putting the FUN back into the Email: [email protected] fundamentals of music. if you would like to join. If you want to bring your creative Wednesday Beat Buddy Babies (4 week courses) €40 ideas to life, email us at Wed 15 Jan – Wed 5 Feb, 10 – 10.30am [email protected] Wed 26 Feb – Wed 25 March (no class Wed 18 March) Wed 22 April – Wed 13 May 6 Book online: www.hawkswell.com Hawk’s Well Theatre Commission & Production – World Premiere Coolera Dramatic Society CONSTANCE Aladdin At Lissadell Church Sat 7 – Fri 20 Dec, 8pm Thurs 5 – Sat 7 Dec, 8pm & Sat 7 Dec, 4.30pm €17 €25/12.50 u18s SOLD OUT Final night performance PANTOMIME “My enemies will make a monster out of me, my friends on Fri 20 at 7.30pm a heroine and both will be equally wide of the truth.” Written and directed by: Kellie Hughes A powerful and unique new production explores the enigmatic figure of Music by: Baby’s First Xmas Constance de Markievicz, presenting the artist, activist and revolutionary Michael Rooney Sat 21 Dec, 10am, 11am Hawk’s Well Theatre, Roscommon through her own words, set in the stunning surrounds of Lissadell Sound: & 12 noon Arts Centre & The Dock Church. Joe Hunt SOLD OUT Lighting: €10 One child and adult Christmas Toons: Michael Cummins A well-known yet illusive figure, the complexities, contradictions and CHILDREN Performers: Anything Goes above all extraordinary humanity of Constance de Markievicz remains Niamh Crowley largely unknown. Stephen Doherty CHILDREN Sat 21 Dec, 3.30pm David Doocey Reflecting on her life and legacy and featuring an octet of traditional Irish Clare Horler Hawk’s Well Theatre €6 per person and classical musicians, CONSTANCE combines original compositions by John Joe Kelly €20 family of 4 Nichola MacEvilly Vouchers Michael Rooney with Constance’s prose and poetry to create a rich sonic Share in the magic and music of Christmas with experience that celebrates one of Ireland’s most iconic figures.