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Calendar of Events - September, October, November 2014

Date Event Page Date Event Page Thur 04 to Workspace (2014) 9 Fri 10 Dracula 14 Sat 06 Sat 11 Johnny Carroll and his Band 14 Fri 05 What Happened Bridgie Cleary 9 Thur 16 Elio Pace - The Billy Joel Songbook 14 Fri 12 to The Lacuna in Parallax (exhibition) 9 Fri 17 to 25 Oct Tuesdays with Morrie 15 Sat 18 Fri 12 Yesterday Once More 9 Fri 24 In Acting Shakespeare 15 Sat 13 Cooke-Colleary 10 Thur 30 The Music of Jim Reeves 16 Fri 19 Culture Night 10 Sat 20 The Speks 11 Sat 01 The Legend of Luke Kelly 16 Tues 04 to Thur 25 Austen’s Women 11 From the Edge (exhibition) 16 25 Nov Fri 26 Angel Dust and Dallas 11 Mon 10 to Thurles Drama Group 17 Sat 27 Poetry Workshop with Enda Wyley 12 Sat 15 Sat 27 Public Interview with John Kelly 12 Thur 20 Donal Skehan – Kitchen Hero Two 17 Wed 01 Watch the Birdy 12 Fri 21 The Importance of Being Wilde 17 Fri 03 Dolly Parton – The Songs, The Story 13 Sat 22 David O’Doherty 18 Sat 04 The Supernatural Brothers 13 Fri 28 Abba Forever 18 Thur 09 Johnny Duhan 13 Sat 29 Phil Coulter & Geraldine Branagan 18

Silver Screen Date Time Film Title Wed 17 Sept 3pm South Pacific Wed 15 Oct 3pm East of Eden Wed 19 Nov 3pm The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Wed 10 Dec 3pm White Christmas Film Club Wed 17 Sept 8pm The Grand Budapest Hotel Wed 24 Sept 8pm Le Passé Wed 01 Oct 8pm Child’s Pose Wed 08 Oct 8pm Unbreakable Wed 15 Oct 8pm Omar Wed 19 Nov 8pm An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker Wed 26 Nov 8pm The Lunchbox Wed 03 Dec 8pm Mood Indigo Wed 10 Dec 8pm The Rocket Irish Film Institute Thur 23 Oct 7pm Local Films for Local People: Tipperary Tales page 4 www. thesourceartscentre.ie

Silver Screen is a new monthly matinee film programme from access> CINEMA . These screenings take place once a month on a Wednesday afternoon. Annual membership is €5 and tickets are €4 including complimentary tea/coffee before the screening for members and €5 for non-members.

Wednesday 17 September, 3pm Wednesday 15 October, 3pm South Pacific East of Eden USA, 1958, Dir: Joshua Logan USA, 1955, Dir: Elia Kazan Lose yourself in this romantic musical film Screen version of John Steinbeck's epic novel. It adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein features James Dean in his first starring role as a musical South Pacific, based on James A. moody and embittered young man who competes Michener's Tales of the South Pacific. Relive with his brother in a modern Cain and Abel story. the magic on the big screen.

Wednesday 19 November, 3pm Wednesday 10 December, 3pm The Best Exotic White Christmas Marigold Hotel UK, 1954, Dir: Michael Curtiz White Christmas is a treasury of Irving Berlin UK, 2012, Dir: John Madden classics, starring the iconic song and dance The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel follows a men Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye . group of British retirees who decide to ‘outsource’ their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India.

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Film Club Season

Begins Prices: Film Club Members €15 Season Tickets €40 (9 films for the price of 8) 17 September €9/7 conc./€5 Film Club Members The Grand Budapest Hotel Wednesday 17 September Time: 8pm USA/UK, 2013, English, 109 min, 15A, Dir: Wes Anderson Anderson creates fabulist family dramas filled with labyrinthine plots, outrageously ornate production design and casts that only Woody Allen can dream of, and his latest film The Grand Budapest Hotel is another bespoke masterpiece. Winner - Silver Bear, Berlin Film Festival 2014

Le Passé Wednesday 24 September Time: 8pm Iran, 2013, French, 130 min, 12A, Dir: Asghar Farhadi A stunning study of modern family life set on the outskirts of Paris where Ahmad arrives from Tehran to finalise the end of his tempestuous marriage to his estranged wife Marie.

Child’s Pose Wednesday 01 October Time: 8pm Romania, 2013, Romanian, 112 min, CLUB, Dir: Calin Peter Netzer Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, Child's Pose is a riveting drama that centres on a mother's twisted affection for her son, and the repercussions of her actions when his well-being is placed in jeopardy.

Unbreakable Wednesday 08 October Time: 8pm Ireland, 2014, Running time & Cert TBC , English, Dir: Ross Whitaker Unbreakable tells the inspirational story of Mark Pollock’s amazing strength and positivity in the face of incredible obstacles throughout his life. Ten years after losing his sight at 22, Mark Pollock became the first blind person to race to the South Pole. Followed by Q&A with Director Ross Whitaker page 6 www. thesourceartscentre.ie Omar Wednesday 15 October Time: 8pm Palestine, 2013, Arabic, 96 min, 15A, Dir: Hany Abu-Assad Omar is accustomed to dodging surveillance bullets to cross the separation wall between Palestine and Israel to visit his secret love Nadia. On the other side of the wall, the sensitive young baker, Omar becomes a freedom fighter who must face painful choices about life and manhood. An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker Wednesday 19 November Time: 8pm Bosnia, 2013, Bosnian/Romany, 75 min, CLUB, Dir: Danis Tanovic A mother feels a sharp pain in her abdomen, there is something wrong with the baby she is carrying. A race against time Senada’s mounting sense of hopelessness begins, demonstrating one Roma family’s extraor - dinary courage and unerring will to survive. The Lunchbox Wednesday 26 November Time: 8pm India, 2013, Hindi/English, 104 min, PG, Dir: Ritesh Batra When a lunchbox painstakingly prepared by Ila for her emotionally distant husband is mistakenly delivered to Saajan, the under-appreciated Mumbai housewife and lonely accountant strike up an intimate correspondence.

Mood Indigo Wednesday 03 December Time: 8pm France, 2013, French, 94 min,12A, Dir Michel Gondrey Mood Indigo is a world unto itself, where doorbells are living things and the Church only marries the winners of an insane go-cart race. This exhilarating cinematic toy box crams each frame with visual treats and delightful tricks. Once this film drops you down its romantic rabbit-hole, reality happily vanishes! The Rocket Wednesday 10 December Time: 8pm Australia, 2013, Laos, 96 min, CLUB, Dir: Kim Morduant Good-natured Ahlo has no idea of the tragic circumstances, which surrounded his birth. His childhood seems to be ill-fated: when his family has to leave their village to make way for a dam, a terrible accident follows. The Rocket combines this boy’s moving story with a fascinating incite into living conditions in a country shaped by poverty and superstition page 7 Box Ofﬁce: 0504 90204

Early Bird Ticket Offers Coming Up in 12 September Yesterday Once More €15 December 24 October In Acting Shakespeare €12 Fri 5 & Sat 6 Elf Factory 21 November The Importance of Being Wilde €12 Sat 6 Jimmy MacCarthy 22 November David O’Doherty €12 Thurs 11 Jack L: Songs of the Season Buy Before 30 August - Limited Offer Fri 19 Ballet Ireland: Swan Lake

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The Source Gallery presents 'Workspace' (2014) VISUAl ArT

Thursday 04 September to Saturday 06 September Opening Time: 10am to 5pm A film by Eamonn B. Shanahan Workspace is a short film that looks at the perception of reality and explores the trigger of the distorted mind. www.workspacethefilm.com Official opening Wednesday 03 September, 7pm

What Happened Bridgie Cleary ThEATrE

Friday Time: 8pm 05 September Price: €18/15 conc. Presented by Bottom Dog Theatre Company by Tom MacIntyre In 1895, Tipperary woman Bridget Cleary was burnt to death by her husband. His defence? She was a fairy, replaced by a changeling. Her crime? Being a sensual independent woman who didn't conform to what was expected of her. This production is a poetic and dramatic interpretation of a local story. Starring Joanne Ryan (Ros na Rún) who was recently nominated for an Irish Times Theatre Award, well-known actor Myles Breen and Pius McGrath..

The Lacuna in Parallax VISUAl ArT

Friday 12 September Time: 10am to 5pm daily to 25 Saturday October (later on performance evenings) Lucy McKenna’s new body of work will transform The Source Gallery into a temporary environment where diverging theories about existence overlap. Science, folklore, religion and superstitious traditions feed into her work. ‘The Lacuna in Parallax’ investigates the lacuna, or missing information, that may reside in the spaces between these different points of view. This exhibition is influenced partially by research carried out on Thurles town on some of its geographical structures. Meet the Artist: Lucy talks to Secondary School students on Friday 12 September at 12pm and the general public at 7.30pm. Free of charge.

Yesterday Once More – Music of The Carpenters MUSIC

Friday Time: 8pm 12 September Price: €20/18 conc. /15 early bird Kim Dickinson transports her audiences back in time with a tribute to the music of The Carpenters. The natural likeness of her voice to that of Karen Carpenter is uncanny. Throughout the show Kim will deliver the songs that made the duo famous, such as ‘Close To You’, ‘Superstar’, ‘For all we Know’ and ‘Top of The World’. This is a show not to be missed, especially if you are a true fan of The Carpenters.

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Cooke - Colleary COMEDy

Saturday Time: 8pm 13 September Price: €18/16 conc. John Colleary and Gary Cooke stars of Irish Pictorial Weekly, The Savage Eye and Aprés Match unite for a unique performance. Some people think that Ireland has changed for the better, not according to Gary and John, who combine stand up and sketches to point out that we are forever stuck in a wilderness of insanity. Join the duo as they trawl the Irish underbelly, revealing a slew of deluded and dysfunc - tional headbangers along the way. Ireland is a mad house, laden with lunacy that swears to be sane. A rich tapestry of confusion, and all laid out on a platter for the richly funny comic pairing of John Colleary and Gary Cooke. There will be songs too.

Culture Night Explore - Experience - Enjoy Friday Family Fun: 2-4pm VISUAL ART 19 September Suitable: 3-10 years Drop in art and craft sessions for children and their parents/guardians. Work side by side with your Daddy, Granny or Aunty to create something special to bring home with you.

Friday Made in Tipperary: 8pm 19 September Price: Free of charge – booking is necessary As a follow up to a Theatre Residency Weekend with Fishamble: The New Play Company in April of this year, The Source hosts an informal public sharing of short plays developed by attendees at Gavin Kostick’s Playwriting Workshop. The playwrights, some local and some from further afield, will read the plays. The evening will also feature two short films by Thurles natives. ‘Workspace’ by Eamonn B Shanahan and ‘The Source’ by David O’Grady and John O’Dwyer. Followed by live music in The Source Bar. Culture Night is brought to you by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in partnership with Tipperary County Council. www.culturenight.ie

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The Speks ChIlDrEN: FAMIly

Saturday Time: 2pm 20 September Price: €7 The Speks live on a mysterious island off the coast of Co. Clare called Glasses Island. Occasionally they come to the mainland to present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which have adults and kids jumping in their seats! The Speks hold a Parents’ Choice music award in the US where their music has been described as ‘Riverdance for toddlers’. They encourage kids to sing, clap and dance along during their performances. Great fun for kids all ages. ‘If your little ones love fantastic, magical songs... then The Speks are the boys for you!' Tom Dunne, Newstalk

Austen’s Women ThEATrE

Thursday Time: 8pm 25 September Price: €15/12 conc./10 students Dyad Productions in association with TTI Thirteen of Jane Austen’s heroines come to life in this bold revisiting of some of literature’s most celebrated works. A much-loved Edinburgh sell-out hit and using only Austen’s words, Rebecca Vaughan (I, Elizabeth) becomes Emma Woodhouse, Lizzy Bennet, Mrs Norris, Miss Bates and nine other beautifully observed women from Austen’s major novels and lesser known or unfinished works. Directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson (Morecambe). ★★★★★ ‘Truly extraordinary… one of the most exciting young performers on the British stage’ (British Theatre Guide )

Angel Dust and Dallas ThEATrE

Friday Time: 8pm 26 September Price: €15/10 conc. Written by Paul Maher Madge, sacristan and gambler, loves Bobby Ewing (from Dallas on the telly) and May, priest’s house-keeper and priest tormentor loves Cliff Barnes. The PP has a love child in America, his Curate has a fascination for rugby girls, the nuns are selling angel dust and the Garda is obsessed with Elvis and Women Who Kill. If you liked John B. Keane’s Moll or Fr Ted, you’ll love this madcap, high energy comedy by Tipperary writer Paul Maher. Featuring Áine Ryan, just back from Edinburgh touring with Kitty in the Lane, and Irene Kelleher soon to be touring with Mrs Shakespeare.

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Saturday 27 September

A Public Interview with John Kelly

Time: 7pm Price: €10 John Kelly has written several works of fiction - most recently From Out of the City, published by the US publishers Dalkey Archive Press. Short stories have appeared in various publications such as The Stinging Fly and a radio play called The Pipes was broadcast in 2013. He lives in Dublin where he works in music and arts broadcasting. John will be interviewed about his latest novel by Mick Heaney. ‘From Out of the City is intricate, outrageous, sophisticated, funny and wonderfully entertaining: what more could a reader ask?’ John Banville Poetry in the Making Poetry Workshop with Enda Wyley Time: 3-5pm Price: €20 This poetry workshop, run by poet Enda Wyley, is suitable for emerging poets. It aims to celebrate the power of poetry and the making of it. Participants will be encouraged to create new work of their own and to enjoy poetry by established poets, including the work of Thurles poet Dennis O’Driscoll. Limited capacity – early booking advised. Participants are asked to submit 3 poems each to poet Enda Wyley in advance of the course. Please email to: [email protected]. Deadline for receipt of work is Friday September 12 2014.

Watch the Birdy ChIlDrEN: SChOOlS

Wednesday Time: 10am and 11.45am 01 October Price: €8/6 schools price (teachers free) Presented by Lyngo Theatre A show by Marcello Chiarenza It all starts with an egg that doesn’t want to hatch. His mum is busy, like all mums, and she’s got to get down south with all the other birds. Percy the gardener has to step in and see if he can convince Birdy to come out. With Nancy the invisible spider, Sheila the spitting fish and Jeremy the sleepy bear, all played by Patrick Lynch (Jack and the Beanstalk) in a show full of quick changes, magical disappearances and a host of excitable woodland creatures, all waiting to say hello to Birdy – if he ever comes out! Suitable 3+ years page 12 www. thesourceartscentre.ie Dolly Parton The Songs, The Story MUSIC

Friday Time: 8pm 03 October Price: €20 This is a fascinating story, which captures the achievements of this incredible woman, who created and performed some of the greatest and most instantly recognisable songs ever produced. Award winning singer Heidi McCaffrey sings the hits and tells the story of the shining star that is Dolly Parton. Heidi highlights Dolly’s life with sincerity and conviction, and performs a truly magnificent interpretation of all the classic songs of the living legend, Dolly Parton.

The Supernatural Brothers – Mind Games IllUSION

Saturday Time: 8pm 04 October Price: €12 The Supernatural Brothers are The Mind Guy & Cornelius, they have been ‘brothers’ for 10 years now and have been leaving audiences amazed, open mouthed and screaming for more all over Europe. Their new show Mind Games takes the audience on a tour of a place that lies outside reality and combines mind reading, telekinesis the act of projecting thoughts, with a touch of the paranormal just for fun. Not suitable for children.

Johnny Duhan – The Voyage Tour MUSIC

Thursday Time: 8pm 09 October Price: €18/16 conc. Johnny Duhan’s songs ‘The Voyage’ and ‘Don’t Give Up Till It’s Over’ are sung all over the world in a variety of languages, thanks to the focus put on them by Christy Moore, The Dubliners, The Irish Tenors, Mary Black, Tommy Fleming and hosts of other Irish and international singers. Recently the songwriter has taken to the stage himself in a series of one- man shows based on his songbook ‘To the Light’ . ‘One of the finest songwriters in Ireland.’ Christy Moore

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Jonathan Harker and DRACULA

Friday Time: 8pm Theatre 10 October Price: €20/16 Conc. This new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic masterpiece sees Gerard McCarthy playing both Jonathan Harker, whose diaries chronicle the bloody tale, and the greatest supernatural character of all time: Dracula. Using multiple cameras, backing screens, projections, surround sound and a newly commissioned score, this solo tour de force will make audiences scream. Gerard McCarthy is one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting and versatile young actors. Best known for TV roles in The Fall, Vikings and new BBC comedy Puppy Love, Gerard recently starred in The Globe’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor in London and New York.

This event is kindly sponsored by Star Systems

Johnny Carroll and his Band MUSIC

Saturday Time: 8pm 11 October Price: €18/16 conc. Fifty six years in the business and still going strong, that’s Johnny Carroll, known far and wide as the Man with the Golden Trumpet. Johnny is one of the most highly regarded entertainers in the country having served his apprenticeship with well-known show bands such as The Premier Aces and The Magic Band. Since then he released nine solo albums and has played far and wide. Johnny will be joined by special guest Dessie O’Halloran who has toured widely with Sharon Shannon’s Big Band.

Elio Pace performs the Billy Joel Songbook MUSIC

Thursday Time: 8pm 16 October Price: €20 Following his highly-acclaimed New York and Philadelphia, Billy Joel 'Original Touring Band' concerts, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic Elio Pace and his magnificent band. ‘Elio is tremendous... I'm a big fan. Music made the old fashioned way... played.’ Huey Lewis page 14 www. thesourceartscentre.ie

Tuesdays with Morrie ThEATrE

Fri & Sat 17/18 October Time: 8pm Price: €18/16 conc./10 student

Tuesdays with Morrie is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news programme and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. It is a heart-warming exploration of friendship and life. It will make you cry, think, feel, but above all it will make you laugh.

Local Films for Local People: Tipperary Tales FIlM Thursday 23 October Time: 7pm Price: €5 Tipperary Tales are short films which document life, leisure and livelihoods across Tipperary. The selection includes amateur and professional, fiction and non-fiction, sound and silent material and will appeal to all interested in the culture and history of the county. The programme includes Gaelic drama festivals and agricultural shows in Thurles; and more Tipperary hurling than you could shake a stick at in Croke Park. Introduction by Sunniva O’Flynn, Head of Irish Film Programming Irish Film Institute.

In Acting Shakespeare ThEATrE

Friday Time: 8pm 24 October Price: €18/16 conc./12 early bird Presented by Pemberley Production and Lime Tree Theatre Written by and starring James DeVita On tour from the USA and direct from Off-Broadway comes the funny, touching and uplifting story of one man’s discovery of Shakespeare, acting and language. Based on Sir Ian McKellen’s ‘Performing Shakespeare’, James DeVita tells his own story of a young fisherman searching for a new career. ‘A good one-man show leaves the audience wanting more, which is exactly what happens.’ The Huffington Post

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Thursday Time: 8pm 30 October Price: €25 Al Grant presents a unique insight into the life and times of the legendary singer with a wonderful concert of Jim Reeves’ classic hit songs. With narration and video footage of Jim's life, this will be a unique evening of song and story. Al's singing has an unerring similarity to the voice of Jim Reeves and he is backed by a fantastic live band. Special guest on the night is Al Grant’s wife Isla Grant who makes a welcome return to Tipperary.

The Legend of Luke Kelly 30th Anniversary Show MUSIC

Saturday Time: 8pm 01 November Price: €20/17 conc. On 30th January 1984 it is said that the whole of Ireland grieved the early death of Dubliner legend Luke Kelly. He has left an indelible mark as the greatest folk artist of the 20th Century and his music is widely regarded as one of Ireland's cultural treasures. Dublin singer/songwriter Chris Kavanagh bears a remarkable resemblance to Luke, his singing talents capture the depth and passion of the great man. Over the past twelve years he has amazed audiences with powerful sell-out performances in prominent Irish venues. Join us and celebrate the music of an Irish musical legend.

From the Edge VISUAl ArT

Tuesday to Tuesday Time: 10am to 5pm daily 05 to 25 November Price: Free This exhibition explores Frank Rafter’s recent artistic journey from painting, a return to drawing and on into printmaking which is now his main occupation. Much of Frank’s drawing and print work is concerned with the concept of binary opposites such as smoothness/rust; growth/decay; glitz/dereliction (shopping centres) deriving from the idea of edge - a persistent obsession in his thinking. The area of artist’s books unite his two great interests - art and literature. A Thurles library Exhibition page 16 www. thesourceartscentre.ie

Thurles Drama Group ThEATrE

Monday to Saturday Time: 8pm 10 to 15 November Price: €15/10 conc. Thurles Drama Group will announce its Autumn production in early September. The group has had a very busy and successful year with its productions of ‘The Weir’ by Conor McPherson and ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller. The latter qualified for the All Ireland Finals in Athlone. The group is always looking for new members and the Autumn production is a great opportunity to welcome newcomers. Monday performance is €20 and is in aid of a local charity.

Donal Skehan – Kitchen Hero Two , The Home Cooked Tour TAlk

Thursday Time: 8pm 20 November Price: €20 2014 is shaping up to be one hell of a busy year for Donal Skehan. He has not one, but two, RTÉ TV series airing this year. Rediscovering The Irish Kitchen began in June and Donal’s Irish Feast airs this Autumn. If that wasn’t enough Donal is also the lead presenter on Junior Masterchef on BBC 1 and his Grandma’s Boy TV Show debuts worldwide on the Fox International Network. Last year Donal was the first ever Irish chef to tour a live cookery show around Ireland. He enjoyed himself so much he has decided to do it again!

The Importance of Being Wilde ThEATrE Friday Time: 8pm 21 November Price: €18/15 conc./12 early bird By Stephen Burns A compelling and moving play about the life and extraordinary career of Oscar Wilde, one of the most flamboyant and brilliantly original Irishmen of all time. Author of such classics as ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, ‘An Ideal Husband’, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘De Profundis’, Wilde went from being a celebrated literary icon to being vilified and imprisoned and dying a broken man in exile. Featuring Stephen Burns and Matt Murphy, this play takes audiences through the scintillating peaks and appalling lows of this unique life, and features extracts from some of his most celebrated works.

page 17 Box Ofﬁce: 0504 90204 David O’Doherty Has Checked Everything COMEDy

Saturday Time: 8pm 22 November Price: €18/16 conc./12 early bird The forgotten Sugababe, the bad boy of Zumba, David O’Doherty presents a new show of talking and songs. Take a ride into the Davidzone. One man. One small keyboard. With batteries. And a chair. And a mic. And cables. And a sound system. And then a room, obviously. With more chairs. And a lighting rig. It’s surprising how much stuff is involved, actually. Best International Act 10th Annual Sydney Comedy Festival 2014.

Abba Forever MUSIC

Friday Time: 8pm 28 November Price: €20/18 conc. It’s always party time when Abba are about, but when it’s the Christmas Show, then it’s a real excuse for a party! This sing-a- long night is the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations. From Waterloo to Dancing Queen expect a dazzling, fantastic performance including all the iconic hits such as Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Money, Money Money, The Winner Takes It All, Gimme Gimme, Gimme and many many more. So, get a gang together, dust off the glad rags and platforms, brush up on the lyrics, and come to the best party in town. This event is kindly sponsored by Patrick C. Horan & Co.

Phil Coulter - Echoes of Home MUSIC

Saturday Time: 8pm 29 November Price: €25 Up in that Pantheon inhabited by the biggest selling recording artistes of all time in Ireland, rubbing shoulders with Bono and the Boys, you might be surprised to bump into Phil Coulter. He has written at least four titles that can be added to the list of Great Irish Songs - the anthems ‘The Town I Loved So Well’ and ‘Ireland’s Call’ and the haunting ‘Scorn Not His Simplicity’ and ‘Steal Away’. Phil will be joined by his special guest Geraldine Branagan for an unforgettable evening of music & song. This event is –dly sponsored by Thurles Credit Union page 18 www. thesourceartscentre.ie Workshops and Classes

The Source Arts Centre and Library share a community studio space. This light, airy, private room is available for anyone to book for artistic and non-artistic activities. Please contact Administration at 0504 90340 to book the space or with ideas about workshops/classes you would like to see here.

Fracture Youth Theatre

Every Saturday September - December2014 Time: 3pm to 5pm Fracture Youth Theatre encourages young people to enjoy drama and related activities through partici- pation in theatrical performance, workshops, games and improvisations. Directed by Joanne Quinn, drama workshops are held weekly for young people aged 13-17 years. Places are limited so please book early. Experience in drama is not necessary. Contact: Tipperary County Council Arts Office 0761 06 5000, Web: www.tipperarycoco.ie The Fracture Youth Theatre Project is run by the Arts Office, Tipperary County Council as part of the County Arts Development Programme. This programme is supported by the Arts Council.

Thurles Parent, Baby & Toddler Group (for under 5’s) Every Wednesday Time: 10.15am to 12.15pm 10 September for 14 weeks (excluding mid-term) Cost: €3.50 per family An informal gathering for parents/carers to meet at The Source Arts Centre while the children play and interact with other in a safe environment. Contact: Bríd Quinlan 086 3238280

Katy Wallace - The Dancers School of Performing Arts Every Saturday 06 September to 08 November 2014 Time: 10am to 1pm Jazz, Ballet & Hip Hop training. Contact Katy Wallace: 052 9152152 / 086-30482900 email: [email protected]

Yoga classes for Adults Every Thursday 11 September for 12 weeks Time: 6.30pm to 7.45pm & 7.45pm to 9.00pm Contact: Grainne McLaughlin 086 8518321 email: [email protected]

Pilates (Intermediate)* Every Tuesday 2 September for 8 weeks Time: 7pm to 8pm Cost: €100 *suitable for those who have already completed beginner 1 pilates or an 8 week course of pilates Contact: Clare Kelly on 085 8253365 page 19 The Source Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges the support of:

This project has been part-funded by the North Tipperary LEADER Partnership under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 which is financed by the EU through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and by the National Exchequer through the National Development Plan