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It took a while. But they found each other. Seán sits alone in a nursing-home, abandoned to his memories, when in storms Patricia, a feisty woman with a zest for life and handsome men in wheelchairs. This wonderfully funny, life-affirming play by the writer of Moment and Bogboy is infused with Deirdre Kinahan’s hallmark humour and humanity. Nominated for Best New Play, Irish Times Theatre Awards for 2012, it features remarkable performances from two of Ireland’s leading actors, Anita Reeves and ...

Once again, Ballet Ireland embarks on the ever popular and award-winning summer school, now in its thirteenth year. As ever, each week will be filled to the brim with ideas, laughter and creativity, with workshops full of dance, music and mime, and copious quantities of joy and inspiration. This year we are going to centre our show on the story of “The Bluebird and Princess Florine”; participants will explore aspects of the tale and decide how these can best be expressed and translated into ...

This summer the Abbey Theatre presents a new play from Elaine Murphy, the award winning writer of Little Gem. It’s Breda’s birthday but life’s not been going according to plan of late. She’s in no mood to celebrate. Her friends however have other ideas. Homemade birthday cake and too many Bacardi’s later – it turns out Breda’s not the only one with problems! Join five different women with five different stories on a girl’s night in to remember. Tuesday, 23rd – Saturday, 27th July @ 8pm Admission: ...

3 Week Musical Theatre Summer Camp Tallaght Get the Chance to Perform in Rydell - The Musical on the stage of the Civic Theatre, Tallaght This camp is ideal for students with an interest in performance and musical theatre. Sing like you’re in GREASE and embark on a musical journey with you as the star through some of the greatest musical songs from the hit movie. No previous experience is necessary. The camp will culminate in a production on the final week! Please note, students must have ...

Evita ia a musical with music by Andrew lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It is about the life of Argentine political leader, Eva Peron. The story follow's her early life, rise to power, corruption, charity work and eventual death. Bull Alley Theatre Training Company, Liberties College CDVEC, has trained performers for the professional acting world for over 25 years. Graduates are found in all areas of the performance world from The Abbey Theatre, West End, Film, Television to working as Directors, ...

Written & Directed by Lorna Dalton Proceeds in aid of “Suicide or Survive” (S.O.S.) “Lean on me, when you’re not strong, I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on.....” Bill Withers Lean On Me is a play centering around five participants and Paula the facilitator of a weekly support group for people dealing with various mental health issues. Laugh and cry alongside them as Rachel, Fiachra, John and Breda welcome new member Sarah into their privileged circle by sharing their deepest darkest fears ...

For the last nine years, New York City based jazz guitarist, conductor, and arranger David O’Rourke has guided tomorrow’s jazz musicians as ‘house bandleader’ of the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra. David and James Polsky (co-founders of the music education programme Jazz Standard Discovery) were named “New Yorkers Of The Week” by NY1 News for their contributions to the programme. Born and raised in Dublin, O’Rourke has returned home to present his compositions and arrangements from the Great American ...

Following its sell-out theatre debut Jive Talkin’ - The Bee Gees Song Book is back! The Bee Gees were brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. From singing close harmony as children they grew to become world superstars by their early twenties. They got to a point where they broke up and could no longer speak to each other, only to reform and reinvent disco music in the form of ‘Saturday Night Fever’. The Bee Gees are now acknowledged among the greatest song writers in history. Jive Talkin’ present a ...

Best known as resident MC of the International Comedy Club in Dublin for the past 10 years. Aidan Bishop began his comedy career in his hometown of New York, however since relocating to Dublin he has become one of the top comics working today. Aidan has shared the stage with the very best of comedians such as John Bishop, Zach Galifianakis, Kevin Bridges, Jimmy Carr, Des Bishop, Ardal O'Hanlon, Louis CK, Bill Burr & Steward Francis. In 2011 Aidan had a sold out run in the Edinburgh Fringe festival ...

In this hilarious play based on the best-seller of the same name, Kathleen Doyle introduces us to her remarkable family and their exploits growing up in Dublin in the 1950s and 1960s. Kathleen describes Ma as an ordinary woman with very little education behind her. But maybe not so ordinary in the way she learned to survive and handle life. She was the backbone, the one who kept them together as a family, just about keeping their heads above water. But through all the poverty, Kathleen and her ...

The author who brought you Ride On and The Sandpark has yet another hit on his hands with this hilarious new comedy. Rookie criminals Mary Donlon and Marcus Sheridan hold the docile barman Paddy English at gunpoint…It’s four in the morning and the pub full of money… what could go wrong? Surely John Francis Milton stopping by to collect slops for his greyhound, ‘Biscuit’ won’t alter their plans… but no robber wants to hear those words… ‘Do I know you from somewhere?’ Seamus O’Rourke takes to the boards in ...

Written & Directed by Gemma Doorly Following its sell-out tour, W.A.G returns to the Civic Theatre. W.A.G is a black comedy and modern fable. Set in the lavish surroundings of a sports star’s mansion while he is away, his wife has invited a guest around for a drink and a chat – his mistress. Armed with intimate photos of the mistress and a threat to leak the story to the newspapers - W.A.G is ready to fight for her marriage to the death. ‘Til murder to us part! Starring former Fair City actress, Gemma ...

By Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom 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 program 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 ...

Tallaght Youth Theatre takes us on a journey through modern day Tallaght. Following a diverse group of teenagers ‘Animal’ takes a look at the challenges they face and the impact that social media and the development of new technologies has had on their lives. Kelly wants to be part of the in crowd and is prepared to go to any lengths to fit in even if it means betraying her best friend. SUITABLE FOR 16 years +. Contains strong language and scenes of an adult nature. Wednesday, 1st - Saturday, ...

Sleeping Beauty Suite has all the famous dance numbers from the Waltz, Rose Adage, White cat & Puss in Boots to the Gold, Silver and Diamond Fairies from the full length ballet The Sleeping Beauty. Oklahoma tells the story of two pairs of lovers. Curly is a cowboy who has trouble admitting his feelings to Laurey. Ado Annie is torn between Will, a cowboy who has strong feelings for her and Ali Hakim, a ladies' man who doesn't want to marry her. The Princess Iolanthe lives blissfully unaware that she lacks ...

Sultry and seductive, Opera Theatre Company’s Carmen will mesmerise both young and old alike, with its instantly recognisable and irresistible score. Irish mezzo-soprano Imelda Drumm plays the bewitching temptress in this riveting tale of lust, obsession and betrayal. Following on the success of Così fan tutte and Orfeo, OTC, Ireland’s National touring opera company is delighted to return to the Civic Theatre with Bizet’s timeless masterpiece. Sung in English, with Andrew Synnott conducting the ...

Frank McGuinness first came to prominence with his play The Factory Girls, first produced in The Abbey Theatre, Dublin. The Factory Girls tells the story of five women facing the threat of redundancy, who stage a lock-in in a shirt factory in Co. Donegal when faced with losing their jobs. The women characters are five strong and independent women: Ellen, Una, Vera, Rosemary and Rebecca who take on the boss and the union. Described as a truly realistic play filled with humour, charm, fine acting and ...

A bittersweet comedy portraying the adventures and misadventures of two inner city Dublin sisters, Alice and Rose as they face life's challenges together with hilarious results. The sisters also take great delight in mortifying Rose's "prim and proper" son Tim at every available opportunity. Based on the original short play “Mammy’s Boy” by Suzanne Lakes. “This is a hilarious comedy that everyone who ever saw Dublin sketches at their best could relate to. Its razor sharp humour has you on the floor at ...

3 x The Who Tickets for 8th June at the 02. Open to reasonable offers. Greystones area but willing to travel.

StarZ is one of the latest projects by Music Management and has been formed by experienced Tour manager Martin Byrne and Sharon Steacy Hennessey, Talent scout and Co Owner of Miss Ireland. StarZ is a competition open to talent of all ages and the winning act will not only win €5,000 In sponsorship fees to help kick start their career, but a chance to be coached and managed, Whilst being promoted throughout the media. Collectively they have met a variety of talent from singers, songwriter’s, rappers and ...

ONE STANDING ALT-J ticket wanted for Dublin Olympia gig

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2 unwanted Rihanna Tickets for sale for 21st June 2013, Aviva Stadium, Dublin. standing tickets paid €69:50, selling for €40 eaach! Please contact Ciara 0863995050

at Sweeneys Mongrel Bar, Dame Street (opp the Central Bank) on Saturday, May 4th from 12 noon until 5.30pm. FREE admission and a great selection of vinyl, cds & dvds at fantastically low prices! BUY _ SELL _ EXCHANGE