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| THEATRE | 2019 Shakespeare Sessions | March 2019 Shakespeare Sessions Cyclone Rep THEATRE (Teachers and SNAs free) Cyclone Rep, Ireland’s busiest theatrein education company, will perform abridged versions of Shakespeare’s texts that help to bridge the gap in student understanding of themes using a big helping of humour along with discussions and opportunities to participate. Four different sessions will be performed this year: The Hamlet Session, The Macbeth Session, The Merchant Session & The Romeo & Juliet Session. For bookings or more information contact Cyclone Rep directly at 021 235 5356, info@cyclonerep.com or visit their website www.cyclonerep.com Duration all shows 120 minutes | 19th - 20th Mar | |
| THEATRE | Woolly's Quest | March Woolly's Quest Branar, in association with Riverbank Arts Centre THEATRE This is the epic story of Woolly, the bravest of all sheep. Woolly was the first sheep who dared to be different, she dared to be adventurous, she dared to discover what happens to her wool. Join Woolly on her audacious quest to reclaim her shorn fleece. Marvel at her sheer bravery on a journey fraught with peril to learn what life looms beyond the gate. A rip-roaring yarn, Woolly’s Quest has it all; Branar weaves together storytelling, music, song and puppetry in a pulsating show that will have audiences of all ages hooked! This is a bilingual show and is suitable for all levels of English and Irish. Age Group 4 years + (Junior Infants - 4th Class). Teachers: 1 free per 10 students and/or as required for children with additional needs Duration approx 45 minutes | 21st - 23rd Mar | Buy |
| THEATRE | Bull | March Bull SamePage Theatre THEATRE By Mike Bartlet SamePage is proud to be back with their third production, a sharp and vicious comedy centring around three young business colleagues all waiting to hear which two of them will keep their jobs. Harsh office politics and workplace bullying are quick to come into play as the three await their fate. Duration 60 minutes, no interval | 21st - 23rd Mar | Buy |
| MUSIC | Emily Anderson Memorial Concert | March Emily Anderson Memorial Concert Music For Galway presents MUSIC Benjamin Baker violin | Daniel Lebhardt piano | Joe O’Grady piano BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata in C minor Op. 13 “Path.tique”MOZART Violin Sonata in E minor, K.304MOZART Violin Sonata in E flat, K.380BEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No 7 in C minor, Op. 30, No. 2 Born in 1990 in New Zealand, Benjamin Baker studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal College of Music where he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Rose Bowl. He won the Emily Anderson Prize at the Royal Philharmonic Society in 2013 and went on to win 1st Prize at the 2016 Young Concert Artists auditions in New York and 3rd Prize at the Michael Hill Competition in New Zealand, establishing a strong international presence. Born in Hungary, Daniel Lebhardt won 1st Prize at the Young Concert Artists auditions in Paris and New York in 2014 aged 22. A year later he was selected by Young Classical Artists Trust in London and in 2016 won the Most Promising Pianist prize at the Sydney International Competition. We continue presenting young promising artists this year with pianist Joe O’Grady (13) who opens the concert with Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata. | 21st Mar | Buy |
| COMEDY | Des Bishop - Take The Points | March Des Bishop - Take The Points Lisa Richards presents COMEDY That’s good advice on the pitch but an even better metaphor for life especially when you don’t take advice well. How hard can it be for a man to say “point taken! ” Des Bishop’s new show tries to digest the incredible changes we have seen in society in the last year and a half. Me Too, consent, Trump, the 8th and how divided everyone is online. Everyone welcome, snowflakes, the easily offended, those that complain about people being offended, PC and non P.C. people, religious people and atheists. We all have points to take and goals to come! | 22nd - 23rd Mar | Buy |
| THEATRE | Menopause: The Musical | March Menopause: The Musical Robert C Kelly and Theatre Mogul By Arrangement with GFour Productions LLC present THEATRE The hilarious celebration of women and ‘The Change’ Starring Katherine Lynch, Cheryl Fergison, Maureen Nolan and Rebecca Wheatley Following multiple sell out Irish Tours the ultimate girls’ night out, “Menopause the Musical” returns to Galway on another Irish nationwide tour in spring 2019 with an all- star cast. This fabulous comedy hosts a cast of hormonal women, memory loss one-liners and innuendo-laden versions of pop classics. "It's impossible not to laugh!" The New York Times Starring Katherine Lynch (RTÉ’s “Wagons Den”), Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders favourite Heather Trott), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans) and Casualty’s Rebecca Wheatley the hysterical Menopause the Musical has entertained and inspired women across the world since 2001. Menopausal or just in need of a laugh out loud kind of night, this show is a must see for all women. "Fresh, funny and simply terrific!" LA Times This hilarious celebration of women and 'The Change', is an all-singing, all-dancing comedy bringing together four women at a department store sale, who on first appearance have nothing in common. However, the sale of a black lace bra soon stimulates comical female heart-to-hearts on hot flushes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex and plastic surgery. Age Advisory 16+ Cast Biographies Katherine Lynch Description generated with very high confidenceKatherine Lynch is one of Ireland’s foremost comedians, TV Personality, and Entertainer and comes from both stage and dancefloor after a very successful journey on Dancing with the Stars Ireland where she survived until week 10. Katherine made the leap to TV when she was spotted as her traveller character singer “Bernie Walsh” on RTÉ’s comedy programme “The Unbelievable Truth”. Since then she has brought us the three-part comedy show Working Girls and the twelve -part series, including a Christmas Special, WonderWomen for RTÉ Television, which introduced viewers to her new larger than life personae - working class goddess Sheila Chic and Irish country, sports-loving lesbian Liz Hurley. This was followed by a nationwide sell-out tour culminating in sixteen nights in Dublin’s Vicar Street, followed by a chat show entitled Wagons Den (Mrs Merton Style). She has played comedy roles in plays in Ireland and has recently played the iconic Miss Hannigan at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. Katherine has managed to strike a chord with Irish audiences, establishing a loyal fan-base and a very successful career both on TV and stage. Prior to joining “Menopause the Musical” Katherine shall star as The Wicked Queen in this year’s pantomime at University Concert Hall in Limerick. Cheryl Fergison Londoner Cheryl is best known for her role as EastEnders’ George Michael super fan “Heather Trott” who met a grisly end at the hands of Ben Mitchell. A trained actress, she has made many stage appearances including a West End role in Man of the Moment at the Gielgud Theatre. Other theatre credits include Dance of Death, Measure for Measure, The Blue Angel and Robert Lindsay’s production of Cyrano De Bergerac. Cheryl has played many feature roles in TV Productions showcasing her perfect comedic timing – Benidorm, Little Britain, The IT Crowd, ‘Allo ‘Allo. She is no stranger to Feature Films with credits including Irvine Welsh’s Atlantic and the soon to be released A Bus Could Run You Over. Her celebrity appearances have revealed her funny, lovable and true down to earth nature - Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, Celebrity Come Dine with Me and Celebrity Juice. Not only can Cheryl make us laugh but can also entertain us with any of the 10 instruments she plays as a skilled musician. Maureen Nolan Maureen has been singing with her sisters since she was nine years old and together they became one of Europe’s first girl bands - The Nolans. The Nolans’ success is legendary, including phenomenal record sales worldwide, particularly in Japan where they sold more records than The Beatles! They have worked with some of the world’s most respected artists including Frank Sinatra, who they supported on his 1975 European Tour. In 1979 The Nolans went on to put an entire generation ‘In the Mood for Dancing’ with the release of their hit single and reunited in 2013 for the sell-out ‘I’m in the Mood Again’ tour. Maureen is also an accomplished actress and has played ‘Mrs Johnstone’ in Bill Kenwright’s award winning Blood Brothers in both the West End and on tour to critical acclaim. She was the fourth Nolan sister to play the role which has earned them entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. Throughout 2016 Maureen has been touring the UK playing ‘Vi Moore’ alongside Gareth Yates in Footloose The Musical, with her performances being described as “Superb” and “deeply emotional”. Rebecca Wheatley Rebecca is best known as the receptionist “Amy Howard” on BBC’s Casualty. In 2009, she revealed an astonishing 12 stone weight loss. Proud of her achievement she embraced the role of “Barbara” in the one-woman West End show Big Pants and Botox. In complete contrast she then took up her axe as the iconic character “Annie Wilkes” in Stephen King’s Misery. Her acting career has seen her perform in many West End Musicals including Fame and Bad Girls the Musical. She even survived pantomime with Paul O’Grady’s Lily Savage at the Victoria Palace. Her television acting skills have been challenged as a porn movie producer, a bisexual nymphomaniac and as a buxom barmaid. Rebecca can be seen regularly as a presenter on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff and ITV’s Loose Women where she is happy to give her opinion loud and clear. History of Menopause the Musical Menopause the Musical debuted March 28, 2001 in Orlando, Florida, in a 76-seat theatre that once housed a perfume shop. The cast of four women shopping for lingerie at a Bloomingdale's sale, sing 25 songs about chocolate cravings, hot flushes, loss of memory, nocturnal sweats, and sexual predicaments. The lyrics parody popular music from the baby boomer era, with notable numbers "Stayin' Awake" and "Puff, My God I'm Draggin'." Written by Jeanie Linders, the show appealed to menopausal women who helped the show blow the lid off the "silent passage" by flocking to the show in large numbers, often taking advantage of group sales promotions. The show's ensuing success Off-Broadway led to a number of productions across the USA in such cities as Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles Boston, Denver, and its current home at Harrah's in Las Vegas Within a few years, international productions became commonplace, with shows in Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and South Korea. Across the world over eleven million people (almost all women) have seen the show. Leslie Fischer at www.chicagocritic.com recommends you "bring the waterproof mascara because you’ll laugh so hard, you’ll cry. With humour and compassion, writer, producer, and lyricist Jeanie Linders has captured the experiences of every woman in her 40s and 50s. Remember all those great songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s--full of love and teenage angst? Linders has rewritten their lyrics to reflect our mature experience, exploring the ways in which our bodies, our emotions and our spirits, change with ‘The Change’. When you don’t recognise yourself in these hilarious lyrics, you’ll recognise a friend." Genessee Kagy of the Daily Californian wrote that "Menopause's collection of great oldies, clever tongue-in-cheek lyrics and entertaining dance routines prevented me from making any I-Need-Air trips to the restroom despite the fact that I hadn't felt like such a fraud since I turned eighteen-years old. Over 90 percent of the audience were women more than twice my age ... Linders' humorous new lyrics coupled to old favourites provide a good laugh. When the show ended, the entire audience was still clapping their hands to the final number, yelling and letting out whoops of approval." From the News-Herald (Ohio): "'My Guy' becomes 'My Thighs,' 'Puff, the Magic Dragon' is transformed into 'Puff, My God, I’m Draggin'. 'The Great Pretender' laments the loss of memory and how women come to fake that they can’t remember an acquaintance’s name. 'A Sign of the Times' becomes 'A Song of the Times,' which recounts the startling fact that in middle age, a woman realizes she has become her mother." Menopause The Musical 2018 UK Tour Audience Reviews Ladies, what a fantastic evening, laughed so much I had to pat myself dry!!! (Eyes!!) Hilarious show, if anyone is unsure of going, just do it!!! Amazing night - thank you. A must for everyone to see. Absolutely first class and very, very funny. If you haven’t booked to see this then do it… I have never laughed so much in my life... Now when those flushes, mood swings and insomnia are raging I will hopefully remember this and laugh it through - talented cast, amazing singing and just an excellent feel good show. Omg I've just seen this tonight it was absolutely brilliant. The funniest thing I've seen in ages. Ladies you were amazing! Very funny and entertaining show - talented cast and the singing was fantastic - we had a great evening out - make sure you go and see it if you can. Thank you for a great evening and introducing the reality. I've clearly "joined the club"!! I haven't laughed so much in ages (and yes, the bladder held!) The classic songs will never be the same from now on! l literally laughed from start to finish. I loved every minute and would recommend to everyone to go see it if you get the chance as it's far too good to miss. Loved it, loved it, loved it. I really can't put into words of just how funny this musical is!!! From the opening scene till the very last, we just didn't stop laughing. Never laughed and cried so much in my life. My Tenna Ladies came in really handy. You are all amazing. What an amazing show and 4 outstanding actresses and singers!! It was all truthful and exactly how the change is!! We have never laughed so much in our lives, absolutely amazing and a well-deserved standing ovation to end! What an absolutely amazing show, I laughed so hard, my bellie ached!!! You are fabulous, brilliant evening! This is not to be missed if you've not seen it yet!!! Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful show. It was fantastic. My friends and I haven't enjoyed anything so much for a long time. What a great show! Thank you girls for a brilliant time, with terrific voices and comedy - we had plenty of moments necessitating the Tena Lady treatment! What a fabulous time we had last night. It was just hilarious, and we all laughed so much, until we ached, and had tears running down our faces, as it was so very funny. The words to the songs, are incredible, and just so true, apt and hilariously funny. What a gem of a show. A fabulous night out, and great to enjoy it with great, special friends. Absolutely brilliant, I laughed so much I thought I was going to need oxygen. Fantastic, best show I've ever seen. Laughed so much my mascara was running. Highly recommend. If you can get tickets, get your girlfriends together and go – I promise you will have the best night! Absolutely fabulous, had so much laughter. Really had a great time and I actually brought my other half with me and he had a fab time too and enjoyed clapping and singing along and laughed so much with so many ladies in our row. Absolutely hysterical once again. The show at Bolton was my 2nd and I won’t hesitate to book a 3rd. Encouraged half a dozen of my friends to attend tonight. This was the most hilarious, outstanding and spot on performance. First class casting. Just a cracking show folks. Had a fantastic night watching Menopause the Musical, never laughed so much from start to finish, eyes watered, jaws aching, ribs hurting and hands hurting from clapping... well done to the girls they were all FAB! Saw this show last night - laughter from beginning to end, no HRT needed!!! Best show I have ever been to. Well worth going. I brought along my husband for Valentines Night and he loved it. Packed Show and only 3 men, LOL. I’d advise men to go along, it’s not just for women, after all you have to live with us. | 26th - 27th Mar | Buy |
| THEATRE | Grand | March Grand Simulacra Theatre and WestWorks Theatre Company THEATRE Do the high numbers of mental health difficulties really point solely to individual biological or psychological imbalances, to be solved by that individual himself? Are we living in a society that steadily pushes us all towards the edge, one way or another? This is a show about the daily show, constantly buzzing around our heads. So you're in it. Duration 90 minutes, no interval | 27th - 30th Mar | Buy |
| MUSIC | March The West End in Concert MUSIC Due to circumstances totally beyond our control, THE WEST END IN CONCERT Thurs 28 March has been cancelled. We apologise for the cancellation and for any inconvenience caused. Full refunds will be offered. | 28th Mar | Buy | |
| THEATRE | What’s The Story Rory | March What’s The Story Rory THEATRE Rory’s Stories Debut Theatre Tour Rory O'Connor is Ireland's favourite online funny man and best selling author, otherwise known through his social media sketches as Rory's Stories. Rory's Stories takes a hilarious and frank look at every aspect of Irish life. From the GAA to the Guards and everything in between, Rory's quick comedic wit perfectly captures what it means to be Irish. Bringing his sketches to life in his stand up shows, he has sold out venues across Ireland, and even as far as Australia and the Middle East. He now brings his new show 'What's the Story Rory' to theatres in 2019 | 29th Mar | Buy |
| TALK | Ricky Tomlinson | March Ricky Tomlinson In association with LRJ Media Ltd. TALK Film star, TV legend and author (my a**e) “Jim Royle of The Royle family” Join Ricky for a wonderful night of fun and entertainment as he takes you on a journey through his hugely successful career. Listen as he talks about his role in the Royle family that made him a household name plus the films and TV shows he has starred in. Take the opportunity to meet and have a photo with him or send up a question for him to answer. Special guests Irish singer songwriter Lee Roy James and comedian and actor Tony Barton. | 30th Mar | Buy |
| THEATRE | Marcin Daniec | March Marcin Daniec THEATRE Kabaret | 30th Mar | Buy |
| THEATRE | IT GALZ LIVE | March IT GALZ LIVE Aiken Promotions Present THEATRE Following their sold out shows in Dublin last year and due to phenomenal popular demand, IT GALZ are proud to announce their National Irish Tour 2019. IT GALZ Jenny and Lindsay comment about their upcoming live shows: "We are so excited to take our show on the road this Spring! Entering our third year of IT GALZ Podcast, there seemed no better way to celebrate than bringing the show to our listeners all over Ireland who have supported us since day one." IT GALZ Podcast is a dose of cultural commentary by Jenny Claffey and Lindsay Hamilton. The ladies give their personal takes on a variety of topics from pop culture to women's issues, through their often comedic and sometimes satirical lens. Duration 2 hours incl interval. No Support. | 31st Mar | Buy |
| THEATRE | The Harvest | April The Harvest WitchWork Theatre Company & The New Theatre present THEATRE By Jane McCarthy Life is sweet. Good job. Pretty wife. A nice house in the suburbs. Shame about the past, creeping up behind you... Charlotte is back on track, thanks to support from her steadfast husband Malcolm and son, Evan. She thinks she's found another lifeline in her new friend, Shane. But Shane knows more about her idyllic life than she realises. And just how to destroy it. The Harvest is a tense thriller from acclaimed playwright, Jane McCarthy, about second chances and second lives. What we do when we have them, and what we might do to take them from others. Cast: Marcus Lamb / John Morton / Melissa Nolan / Stephen O’Leary "The world knows about me. It knows what I did and it doesn’t care anymore. But what about you? What about what you’ve done?" 'All hail The Harvest...thoughtful, modern, well-constructed and psychologically credible...a corker in an age of pretension' - The Sunday Independent 'A Pinteresque air of creeping dread pervades...This is pure realism, with relish... All four performances are first rate' - The Irish Independent 'One of the most accomplished pieces of new writing on stage in Dublin this year' - No More Workhorse 'Engaging...an emotionally intricate play [that has] an undercurrent of menace throughout.' - Mail on Sunday '...a sparky tone is set with funny dialogue delivered with smooth timing...played with delicious awkwardness.' - The Sunday Times | 2nd Apr | Buy |
| MUSIC | Nando Reis in Concert - Voz e Violão | April Nando Reis in Concert - Voz e Violão MUSIC Idol of Brazilian Pop-Rock, Nando Reis makes his debut in Galway with his solo concert “Voz e Violão"!Bass player of one of the most influential Brazilian rock bands ever, Titãs, Nando Reis sells out concerts across his native Brazil. His fans can expect a very moving performance with a set list that includes his timeless hits.In one of his most recent projects, he collaborated with Peter Buck, ex-guitarist for R.E.M. and Mike McCready, guitarist of Pearl Jam. Fully Seated Concert | 2nd Apr | Buy |
| COMEDY | Gleebag | April Gleebag Joanne McNally COMEDY Ireland's comedy sweetheart (self-titled) returns to Galway with her brand new show! Joanne is feeling powerful and she hopes Vogue Williams & Amy Huberman are sh*tting themselves because she's coming for their emerald crowns - and if she can't take them fairly, she will joust them right off their immaculately groomed heads! | 3rd Apr | Buy |
| MUSIC | Finbar Furey | April Finbar Furey MPI Artists presentsIrish Folk Legend MUSIC The Irish folk legend, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, storyteller and actor who has left his mark on the music of Ireland for more than four decades as the lead singer and uilleann pipes player for the Fureys, before embarking on a solo career to pursue a new life as a singer, writer and producer. Don’t miss! | 4th - 05th Apr | Buy |
| MUSIC | RTE National Symphony Orchestry | April RTE National Symphony Orchestry Music For Galway presents MUSIC The Symphony of Life Jean Deroyer conductorFidelio TrioDarragh Morgan violin | Adi Tal cello | Mary Dullea piano SIBELIUS FinlandiaBEETHOVEN Triple Concerto in C major, Op. 56TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 7 in E flat The visits of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra to Galway are always tremendously popular and this programme promises to live up to all expectations. Hear Beethoven’s life-affirming Triple Concerto followed by Tchaikovsky’s rarely performed ‘Life’ Symphony, abandoned during his lifetime but reconstructed in the 1950s. All of this is to be prefaced by one of the greatest classics of the 20th Century, Sibelius’ Finlandia. | 4th Apr | Buy |
| THEATRE | Furniture | April Furniture Druid THEATRE By Sonya KellyDirected By Cathal Cleary In 2019, Druid’s production of Furniture by Sonya Kelly returns for a national tour following its sell-out run at the Mick Lally Theatre as part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2018. 'Magnificently Funny' - Irish Times Written by Sonya Kelly (The Wheelchair on My Face, How to Keep an Alien), Furniture is a lighthearted new play about perceptions and possessions. Told through the lives of six individuals, this fresh comedy looks at how the things we own shape our worldview and even ourselves. 'A Triumph' Irish Independent CAST: Niall Buggy, Kate Kennedy, Garrett Lombard, Ruth McGill, Rory Nolan and Helen Norton. 1 hr 25 mins with no interval | 5th - 06th Apr | Buy |
| DANCE | A Dance Sensation | April A Dance Sensation Ultra-flex School of Dance DANCE Ultra-flex School of Dance present a variety of musical numbers and modern pieces including Mama Mia, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Lion King, Michael Jackson and The Little Mermaid. | 7th Apr | Buy |
| FESTIVAL | Cúirt 2019 | April Cúirt 2019 FESTIVAL Alongside some of the headline readings featured here, Cúirt will present a packed literary programme featuring a diverse range of events for all ages and tastes. For full details or to get your copy of the festival brochure, visit www.cuirt.ie Monday 8th April Show Event Time Location Price Literature Workshop Fact to Fiction withNiamh Boyce 11:00 Galway Arts Centre €25 BUY Literature Workshop The Art of Short Fiction withCaoilinn Hughes 11:00 Galway Arts Centre €25 BUY Literature What publishers look for:Neil Belton, Fiona Murphy and Declan Meade 13:00 Nun's Island Theatre €5 BUY Literature Writing Across Genres:Nessa O'Mahony, Caoilinn Hughes & Paul Perry 17:00 Nun's Island Theatre €8/5 BUY Literature Fregoli Theatre presentsThe Heart Project 20:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Tuesday 9th April Show Event Time Location Price Literature Poetry withAntonella Bukovaz, Bogusia Wardein & Kateryna Kalyto 13:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature Poetry Literature of Witness withLuljeta Lleshanaku & Ndrek Gjini 16:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature & Music Poetry & Music withAifric MacAodha & Proinsias Mac a' Bhaird & Ronan Browne 18:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature Fiction-World Perspectives:Sylvain Prudhomme and Esther Kinsky 20:00 Nun's Island Theatre €15/13 BUY Theatre Galway Youth Theatre presentsEnda Walsh's Chatroom 20:00 Town Hall Studio €14/12 BUY Wednesday 10th April Show Event Time Location Price Literature Non-Fiction Transhumanism: extending mortality?With Mark O'Connell 13:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature Novel approaches to history:Joseph O'Connor, Nuala O'Connor & Páraic O'Donnell 20:00 Town Hall Theatre €15/13 BUY Theatre Galway Youth Theatre presentsEnda Walsh's Chatroom 20:00 Town Hall Studio €14/12 BUY Thursday 11th April Show Event Time Location Price Literature Workshop Advanced Poetry withPatricia Smith 11:00 Galway Arts Centre €25 BUY Literature Workshop Fiction Writing for Young PeopleE.R Murray 11:00 Galway Arts Centre €25 BUY Literature Talk - Literature of Witness:Fionnuala Ni Aoláin 13:00 Town Hall Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature Traversing Parallels: Literature of place:Malachy Tallack & Manchán Magán 16:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature Poetry withThomas McCarthy & Tess Gallagher 18:00 Town Hall Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature & Music Non-Fiction & Music-Gone:A Girl, a violin, a life unstrung with Min Kym 20:00 Town Hall Theatre €20/18/6 BUY Theatre Galway Youth Theatre presentsEnda Walsh's Chatroom 20:00 Town Hall Studio €14/12 BUY Friday 12th April Show Event Time Location Price Literature Surveying Short Fiction:David Hayden, Nicole Flattery & Mary O'Donnell 13:00 Town Hall Theatre €12/10 BUY Literature Poetry withMoyra Donaldson & John Kelly 16:00 Nuns Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature 'Saying and Essaying: the personal & the political' withSinead Gleeson, Emilie Pine & Ian Maleney 18:00 Town Hall Theatre €12/10 BUY Literature Literature of Witness:Patricia Smith & Rafeef Ziadeh 20:00 Town Hall Theatre €15/13 BUY Theatre Galway Youth Theatre presentsEnda Walsh's Chatroom 20:00 Town Hall Studio €14/12 BUY Saturday 13th April Show Event Time Location Price Literature Poetry withJessica Traynor, Mark Granier & Ailbhe Darcy 11.30 Town Hall Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature Transcending form, testing ideas:Joshua Cohen & Will Eaves 13:00 Town Hall Theatre €12/10 BUY Literature Spoken Word Workshop withRafeef Ziadeh 14:00 Galway Arts Centre €25 BUY Literature Spoken Word Platform – withpoet Erin Fornoff 15:00 Roisin Dubh €6 BUY Literature Fiction – Irish Bleachtair, coirp agus ficseaneolaíochta:nua-scríbhneoireacht na Gaeilge withAlan Titley & Dave Duggan 15:00 Town Hall Studio €10/8 BUY Literature Fiction New Zealand showcase:David Coventry & Kirsty Gunn 16:00 Town Hall Theatre €12/10 BUY Theatre Galway Youth Theatre presentsEnda Walsh's Chatroom 17:00 Town Hall Studio €14/12 BUY Literature Debut Irish Voices:Sue Rainsford, Sarah Davis-Goff & Aoibeann McCann 18:00 Town Hall Theatre €12/10 BUY Literature An Evening withBen Okri 20:00 Town Hall Theatre €15/13 BUY Theatre Galway Youth Theatre presentsEnda Walsh's Chatroom 20:00 Town Hall Studio €14/12 BUY Sunday 14th April Show Event Time Location Price - I Sing a Song of the Croissant:Breakfast of Troubadours 12:00 Rouge Restaurant €15 BUY Literature Catherine Doyle & Dave Rudden 15:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Literature Cúirt Conversations:Memory in Literature & History, the Writer and Historian(Gearoid Ó Tuathaigh in conversation with Mary O'Malley) 17:00 Nun's Island Theatre €10/8 BUY Film Film - The Sounding 20:00 Nun's Island Theatre €14/12 BUY | 8th - 14th Apr | |
| THEATRE | A Day In May | April A Day In May A Day In May Trust in association with Pat Moylan Productions presents THEATRE By Colin MurphyDirected by Gerry Stembridge.Based on Interviews by Charlie Bird On a day in May 2015, the Republic of Ireland became the first nation in the world to introduce marriage equality by popular vote. This is the story of the long fight that led to that day, of the in-fighting along the way, and of the seminal campaign that finally won it. It’s a story, too, of ordinary people whose lives were caught up in the struggle, drawn from Charlie Bird’s landmark collection of interviews. Duration 80 mins, no interval "A powerful play about a triumph of civil and human rights... A`play that everyone in Ireland should have gone to see... Brilliant." Sunday Independent “Don't miss if you've a tither of sense.” Peter Sheridan “You’re guaranteed laughter, tears, and waves of that unnamable collective feeling we had on May 24, 2015, once more” Gay Community News Supported by Dublin LGBTQ Pride All profits go to Pieta House. Supported by Dublin LGBTQ Pride | 9th Apr | Buy |
| MUSIC | Gone | April Gone Music For Galway presents MUSIC In association with CÚIRT International Festival of Literature A Girl, A Violin, A life Unstrung Min Kym violinist and author in conversation with Toner Quinn Our Wanderlust theme continues.. Korean-born, London-raised violinist Min Kym talks about growing up as a child prodigy, gives insights into the world of a budding soloist and the special relationship a violinist develops with their instrument, in this case a priceless Stradivarius that was dramatically stolen from her in central London. She will read from her bestselling memoir “Gone: A Girl, a Violin, a Life Unstrung” and perform some of the works mentioned in the book. Toner Quinn is editor of The Journal of Music and Lecturer in Publishing at NUI Galway. | 11th Apr | Buy |
| COMEDY | Owen Colgan: The Woke Tour | April Owen Colgan: The Woke Tour Róisín Dubh Comedy presents COMEDY Owen Colgan, Irish cult comedy hero, sex symbol and Hardy Bucks star hits the road for his biggest tour yet. After a hugely successful tour in 2018 with sold out shows across Ireland, Owen is back with a new instalment for 2019 - The Woke Tour. "All my new gained knowledge along with my love for Jambons, Crows and grown men fighting will be bestowed upon the people of the Emerald Isle during this tour. So sit back, take off your pants and enjoy the multi layered, high octane shit talk experience of a lifetime. " - Owen (Don't take your pants off) | 12th Apr | Buy |
| DANCE | Ruby Ball | April Ruby Ball Renmore Pantomine Society DANCE Renmore Pantomime Society is celebrating 40 years of Pantomimes with a ‘Ruby Ball’ on Friday 12th April 2019. Since 1979 about 250,000 people have been entertained by Renmore’s Annual Panto so if were you anyway involved over the years, and even if you weren’t, please come along to the Ruby Ball at the Galway Bay Hotel for a great night of memories, fun, dance, entertainment and celebration. Tickets €60. Formal wear (black-tie optional). | 12th Apr | Buy |
| MUSIC | Legally Blonde, The Sound of Music, OMG Disney | April Legally Blonde, The Sound of Music, OMG Disney Trading Faces Stage School MUSIC Legally Blonde has a hilarious storyline. Full of amazing music and stunning choreography! On the same ticket, The Sound of Music will delight, with old familiar numbers like, My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Maria, to name just a few! Tots will bewitch the audience with their Rock and Roll homage! See you there. | 15th - 19th Apr | Buy |
| MUSIC | Last Words: Music for Good Friday | April Last Words: Music for Good Friday Music For Galway presents MUSIC Resurgam chamber choirCollegium chamber choirThe English Cornett and Sackbut EnsembleMark Duley director This year’s programme takes its title from Heinrich Schütz’s beautiful setting of the last words of Christ on the cross: Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz. Also in the programme are settings of other texts, both in German and Latin, associated with death and final utterances: the canticle Nunc dimittis and the funeral psalm De profundis, in versions by Schein, Lassus (from his monumental Psalmi Davidis poenitentiales), Palestrina, Praetorius and Schütz again (from the famous Musikalische Exequien). | 19th Apr | Buy |
| THEATRE | The Country Girls | April The Country Girls An Abbey Theatre Production THEATRE Edna O’Brien revisits her era-defining debut novel in a new stage adaptation. All of Edna O’Brien’s novels published during the 1960s were ruled “indecent and obscene” under the Censorship of Publications Act. This started when the publication of The Country Girls caused outrage. It was banned in Ireland by the authorities and publicly burned by the clergy. Notoriety quickly turned to fame and this coming of age story of two young women in 1950s Ireland became a best-seller. The Country Girls is the Dublin: One City, One Book 2019 Choice. Kate: Grace CollenderHickey / Colum / Messenger Boy: Muiris CrowleyMolly / Cynthia / Dolly: Megan CusackFinn / Hobo / Sergeant: Aron HegartyMalachi / Harry: Aidan KellyLil: Lisa LambeSister Mary / Miss Moriarty: Caitriona LoughlinMr Gentleman: Steven McCarthyMr Brennan / Reg / Gustave: Bill MurphySister Immaculata / Joanna: Mary O'DriscollBaba: Lola Petticrew Written & Adapted by: Edna O’BrienDirected by: Graham McLarenMovement Director: Vicki MandersonSet & Costume Design: Francis O’ConnorLighting Design: Sinéad WallaceComposer: Ray HarmanSound Design: Matt PaddenVoice Director: Andrea Ainsworth The Irish Sign Language Interpreted Performance of @AbbeyTheatre #TheCountryGirls is on Thursday 25 April. For tickets and best view of interpreter please email thtsales@galwaycity.ie #IrishSignLanguage #THTGISL #AbbeyISL | 23rd - 27th Apr | Buy |
| THEATRE | Dreamgun Film Reads: Jurassic Park | April Dreamgun Film Reads: Jurassic Park Lisa Richards THEATRE Getting it wrong has never felt so right! Irish comedy weirdos 'Dreamgun' amuse and exasperate cinephiles in equal measure with their skewed, joke-stuffed and wholly unrehearsed takes on established cinematic favourites. "Hilarious live read-throughs of brilliantly rewritten film classics, a joy" - Dara Ó Briain Dreamgun presents a Film Read of Stephen Spielberg's Jurassic Park. With investors threatening to shut down Dinosaur Island, John Hammond turns to a plucky team of scientists to save his dream. "I love Dreamgun so blooming much" - David O'Doherty ★★★★★ - The Irish Times Top 10 Culture Podcasts 2018 - BBC Winner Best Ensemble Dublin Fringe Duration 1hour 20 mins, no interval | 27th Apr | Buy |
| MUSIC | Keywest | April Keywest Róisín Dubh presents MUSIC Keywest is a multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling independent artist from the UK and Ireland. The four-piece band, that has created an infusion of folk, rock and pop, started playing on the cold streets across Ireland "busking" initially just to survive and pay the rent. From their first performance in this environment, it was evident there was something special was happening when the band began pulling crowds and blocking up streets everywhere they played. This had not been seen in Ireland since U2 started playing on the streets way back. This gave the band the platform to begin to expand, generating thousands of new fans around the world in the process. | 27th Apr | Buy |
| THEATRE | Feel The Rhythm | April Feel The Rhythm Club Shine Community Youth Variety Group, Galway Present THEATRE Club Shine are proud to present their 6th annual variety show – ‘Feel the Rhythm’ - an action packed hour (and a bit!) of music, dance and comedy, ideal for all the family! The show promises to be lively and entertaining with some well-known tunes & a bit of nostalgia, as well as a few original bits thrown in for good measure! Club S is a community youth variety club, run on a voluntary basis and situated in St. Josephs Community Centre Shantalla. It has 50 members from 9- 18 years. Duration: 1 hour 15 mins. No interval | 28th Apr | Buy |
| THEATRE | Ruby Wax - How to be Human | April Ruby Wax - How to be Human Presented by Lakin McCarthy THEATRE Ruby Way, The Monk, and the Neuroscientist We can’t stop the future from arriving, no matter what drugs we’re on. But even if nearly every part of us becomes robotic, mechanical fingers crossed we'll still have our minds. Hopefully we'll use them for things like compassion, instead of just chasing what’s ‘better’ like a hamster on a wheel. If we can do that, we’re on the yellow brick road to happiness. With a little help from monk Gelong Thubten, who explains how the mind works, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura who explains where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain. How to be Human is the show you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your iPhone. This is the follow up to Ruby’s sell out shows ‘Sane New World’ and ‘Frazzled’. | 30th Apr | Buy |
| THEATRE | Spotless | May Spotless World PremiereRise Productions THEATRE by Gary Duggan Gripping new suburban thriller from award winning writer Gary Duggan. Two very different women find themselves involved with a mysterious young man. Genevieve is clinging to her final chance at having children, while Jenny is doing her best to avoid any distraction from the opposite sex as she sits her Leaving Cert. Neither woman’s life will ever be the same again. Featuring Ciara O’Callaghan and Emma Willis. Duration 90 minutes, no interval. | 2nd May | Buy |
| MUSIC | Thomas Hart Middle School | May Thomas Hart Middle School MUSIC Wind, String and Jazz Band (USA) From Pleasanton, east of San Francisco, these 3 bands - Wind Ensemble, then String Orchestra, and finishing with the Jazz Band – have performed at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Memorial and Jackson Square in New Orleans. The group have come to Ireland to honour their name sake Thomas S. Hart who is a native son Ireland. Don’t miss this super US orchestra, jazz band and concert band on their Irish tour Duration 90 minutes. | 3rd May | |
| MUSIC | The Legend of Luke Kelly | May The Legend of Luke Kelly MUSIC Celebrating the memory and music of a true Irish musical legend. Dublin singer/ songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh was raised on Irish music and has been singing Irish folk songs since he was three years old. His performances capture the depth and passion of the great man he was so heavily influenced by. Over the past sixteen years he has amazed audiences abroad and sold out prominent Irish venues such as Vicar Street and The Cork Opera House, with the regular attendance of Luke Kelly's family. He is joined on stage by Hilary Kavanagh (singer/songwriter/bass player), Joe Finn (Uilleann pipes/Flute/Whistles/Fiddle) & Michael Howard (Guitarist/Singer/songwriter). Running time 2 hrs 15 incl. interval | 4th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | Our House | May Our House Galway Musical Society MUSIC The Olivier Award-winning, West End smash hit musical comes to the Galway stage this May. Revolving around the music of British band, Madness, writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls) explores the themes of love, family values, growing up, responsibility and dealing with losing the people that shape us. Our House follows the story of London lad Joe Casey, who, on the night of his sixteenth birthday, takes Sarah, the girl of his dreams, out on their first date. In an effort to impress her with bravado, he breaks into a building site overlooking his home on Casey Street. The police turn up, at which point Joe’s life splits into two: the Good Joe, who stays to help, and Bad Joe, who flees. As two very different paths unfold before him, the consequences of that choice will change his life forever. With Paul Norton (Director), Shane Farrell (Musical Director) and Jay Molyneux (Choreographer), GMS invite you to put on your Baggy Trousers and join the in this spectacular, hilarious and ultimately uplifting musical about family, love, and the power of our choices… You’ll be singing It Must be Love all the way home! Duration 130 minutes, including 15 minute interval. | 7th - 11th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | Johnny Duhan - The Voyage | May Johnny Duhan - The Voyage MUSIC 'One of our greatest songwriters' Christy Moore Following the launch of his autobiography The Voyage, Johnny Duhan’s solo show is based on some his most intimate songs and stories dealing with family history and married life, as depicted in his new book. Johnny’s songs are performed worldwide in a variety of languages. His song The Voyage has become a modern classic. Duration 130 minutes, including interval. | 8th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Haughey | Gregory | May Haughey | Gregory Fishamble: The New Play Company THEATRE Fishamble’s Haughey|Gregory by Colin Murphy, directed by Conall Morrison, follows the deal made between Tony Gregory and Charles Haughey in 1982, when Gregory took a surprise Dáil seat - and suddenly found himself holding the balance of power. Can Gregory use his vote to achieve something for his constituents? To do so, he will have to face off against the dominant personality of Irish politics - Charles J Haughey. Cast: Ruairi Heading, Morgan C. Jones, Janet Moran, Michael Glenn Murphy, and Jonathan White Recipient of the NASC Commission 2019 ‘Irresistible… Thoughtful and thoroughly enjoyable, Haughey|Gregory is a tale worth telling, and one most certainly worth hearing. ★★★★ The Arts Review 'The actors create a lot of magic... funny and fascinating slice of recent political history' Irish Independent ‘incredible actors…it delights the audience. The wit is razor-sharp, with barbed references to subsequent and current events…brilliant’ Politics.ie 80 mins, no interval | 9th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | Stockton’s Wing - A Retrospective | May Stockton’s Wing - A Retrospective MUSIC One of Ireland’s most prolific and enduring bands make a welcome and long overdue return to Galway as part of a special series of shows in 2019. A Retrospective tells the story of Stockton’s Wing through music, songs and stories and their vast music catalogue spanning 4 decades – from the early recordings of Take a chance to the innovative and critically acclaimed Light in the Western Sky, the excitement of a big band sound on Full flight and Stockton’s Wing Live to the engaging and stunning Crooked Rose which saw the band back to the basics. They will release a new single We Had It All on March 7th. The band features - Mike Hanrahan (vocals & guitar), Paul Roche (flute & tin whistle), and Tommy Hayes (percussion, bodhran, spoons) Tara Breen (fiddle) and Karol Lynch (banjo/mandolin). | 10th May | Buy |
| DANCE | Virtually Perfect | May Virtually Perfect Youth Ballet West DANCE YBW presents the world premier Virtually Perfect - a stark but sympathetic look at the effect of social media on the perception of beauty that our young people are experiencing today. Duration 75 minutes, no interval. | 11th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | RTÉ Adventure Screen Classics | May RTÉ Adventure Screen Classics Music For Galway presents MUSIC RTÉ Concert Orchestra Stephen Bell conductor Enjoy great themes from the world’s favourite adventure movies; from Classic Westerns to Star Wars via James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean and many more.... | 11th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | The Speks | May The Speks MUSIC If your little ones love fantastic, magical songs...then The Speks are the boys for you! Tom Dunne, Newstalk The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! The Speks have won a Parents’ Choice music award in the US where their music has been described as “Riverdance for kids” and they encourage everyone to sing, scream, clap and dance along during their performances. This will be a great, fun event for kids aged 2 to 92! Duration 50 minutes, no interval. | 12th May | Buy |
| FILM | Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour | May Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour FILM Get ready for an evening of inspirational adventure films coming at you from the wildest corners of the globe! In this selection of extraordinary short films, follow the world’s top explorers and action film-makers as they brave intrepid journeys into the most spectacular regions of planet Earth. Witness breath-taking cinematography, stunning scenery and an exhilarating dose of adrenaline – all on the big screen! These brand-new films are taken from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival, held every year in Canada. An exciting, not-to-be-missed event with free prize giveaways. This event is showing the Red Film Programme. Visit www.banff-uk.com for more details. Age Guidance: 12A | 13th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Pumpgirl | May Pumpgirl DECADENT THEATRE PUMPGIRL by award-winning Newry playwright Abbie Spallen, is set in a petrol station just north of the border, located on the wrong side of a fluctuating exchange rate. A turbocharged race through the diesel fumes and country music of the Armagh badlands, this explosively comic play takes audiences deep into the unspoken thoughts and darkest desires of three lives destined to collide. Directed by Andrew Flynn | 14th May | Buy |
| TALK | Narcos | May Narcos Onhand presents TALK Narcos - an evening of conversation on the capturing of Pablo Escobar, the Cali Cartel, Kiki Carmena (Mexico) and more with DEA agents Javier Pena and Steve Murphy, the real life investigators who inspired the hit NETFLIX show NARCOS. Unmissable! Duration 150 Mins incl interval | 15th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | The Man In The Woman's Shoes | May The Man In The Woman's Shoes Loco and Reckless Productions presents THEATRE BOTH of Mikel Murfi’s acclaimed one man showsWritten and performed by Mikel MurfiReturns due to phenomenal public demand It’s October 1978. Pope John Paul I is not long dead and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. A man with a boundless enthusiasm for life, this show is funny, tender and at times downright daft. ★★★★★ Astonishing performance The New York Times | 16th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | I Hear you and Rejoice | May I Hear you and Rejoice Loco and Reckless Productions presents THEATRE BOTH of Mikel Murfi’s acclaimed one man showsWritten and performed by Mikel MurfiReturns due to phenomenal public demand A new companion piece to The Man In The Woman’s Shoes Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, marries the redoubtable Kitsy Rainey. It’s a match made in heaven, in more ways than one. I Hear You and Rejoice is a tender and joy filled account of a most unlikely marriage. You may never look at life in quite the same way again. Both plays were commissioned by Sligo Arts Office and Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo for Bealtaine Festival. ★★★★ A masterclass in the art of the monologue Time Out | 17th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | James Fleming The Squares | May James Fleming The Squares Colours Festival THEATRE A Colours Street Theatre production written and performed by Galway native James Fleming. This performance tells the story of an exhibition of artists, each trying to exist in a modern world of territorial gain. The show mixes satirical social commentary with historical facts in a new style of revolutionary theatre. This is the performer’s sixth solo show. Duration 50 minutes, no interval. Adults Only | 17th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | Don Baker Band | May Don Baker Band MUSIC Born and bred in Dublin, Don Baker first learnt to play harmonica as a young lad in hospital recovering from a bout of TB. While convalescing, unable to go out like the other boys of his age, he immersed himself in The Blues and most especially The Blues Harmonica listening to the recordings Sonny Boy Williamson and Howlin’ Wolf. Fifty years on and Don is still immersed, still listening, still performing to the songs of Blues legends and adding to the Blues canon with songs and compositions of his own as he developed his talent from musician to gifted songwriter in his own right. Indeed his songs have been recorded by scores of other artists including Sinead O’Connor, Charlie McCoy, Finbar Furey, Declan O’Rourke and Liam O’Maonlaoi. He has released fifteen albums and shared stages with Tom Jones, Sinead O’Connor and Van Morrison. As an actor Don played opposite three-time Oscar Winner Daniel Day-Lewis in “In the Name of the Father” and in “Mia, Liebe meines Lebens” opposite Claudia Cardinale while on television he portrayed gangster Thomas Flynn in RTÉ’s “Fair City”. But it is while performing on stage, back immersed in The Blues that Bono’s favourite harmonica player really comes to life. Don is first and foremost a true entertainer. | 18th May | Buy |
| COMEDY | Stewart Francis - Into the Punset | May Stewart Francis - Into the Punset Aiken Promotions presents COMEDY The star of 'Mock the Week', 'Live at the Apollo' and 'Crackerjack' embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER!!! See him before he heads off... INTO THE PUNSET. “One of the funniest comedians in the world.” Craig Ferguson, CBS' Late Late Show. | 19th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | WOYZECK | May WOYZECK war/war/war Theatre Company THEATRE Have you ever wondered what perpetuates the perennial tragedy of human jealousy? Have you ever considered the consequences of the unjust social structure which frames our lives? Have you ever wondered what would happen to someone if they ate nothing but peas? Franz Woyzeck may have found the answers. Duration 80mins, no interval. | 20th - 22nd May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Smallone | May Smallone Bottom Dog Theatre Company THEATRE Starring Michelle O'Flanagan Written and Directed by John Murphy Smallone explores the life and struggles of an extraordinary little woman with an indomitable spirit. Mingey is an older woman, living alone and one that many would consider a bit odd or peculiar; not that she cares in the slightest what anyone thinks of her. She loves her cats, her home and Himself. She guards her privacy ferociously and doesn’t like outsiders - unless they come bearing Club Milks. She is cantankerous, mischievous, forthright, with her own unique phraseology - and a huge capacity for love. With her humour, forthrightness and courage Mingey elicits huge empathy as she struggles to hold on to the fragments of her little world. 75 minutes, no interval. Moderate use of bad language. Reference (but not graphic) to sexual abuse. | 23rd May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Dirtbirds | May Dirtbirds THEATRE If making the school lunches, doing the jaysus homework and dodging the guards because your NCT is out by two years is sending you over the edge, you are not alone. Come and join the Dirtbirds as they navigate the stresses and strains of modern life in their brand new comedy show ‘Dirtbirds’ self-help tour’. This rip roaring two hours of comedy gold is a unique blend of hilarious sketch comedy and stand up. Brand new characters take to the stage along with some of the well-known favourites. Don’t miss this side-splitting show from the queens of sketch comedy. “Their comedy is based on observing normal-life situations and turning them into very intelligent quips, sketches and stories.” The Independent “Sinead and Sue identify a gap in comedy that women can relate to, they are passionate mothers themselves and have first-hand experience of life’s challenges.” The Independent “Irish comedy duo's hilarious tips from the town beauty tutorial will have you in stitches” The Sun. | 24th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | Sharon Carty: Suitcase Arias | May Sharon Carty: Suitcase Arias Music For Galway presents MUSIC Arias by Riccardo Broschi (brother of Farinelli), Bertoni, Giacomelli as well as Handel Sharon Carty mezzo-sopranoWith baroque ensemble led by Claire Duff “Suitcase arias” or “Arie di Baule” were given this name because famous singers throughout the 17th and 18th centuries brought them with them on their travels, and these arias were regularly “inserted” into operas as party pieces by other composers or into pasticcios with the work of several composers. | 24th May | Buy |
| DANCE | Showcase 2019 Movies & Musicals | May Showcase 2019 Movies & Musicals Genevieve Ryan Dance Academy DANCE Sat 25th May Salthill School, 7pm Sun 26th May Moycullen School, 3pm Sun 26th May Ballindereen School, 7pm Duration 90 minutes. | 25th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Hedy! The Life & Inventions Of Hedy Lamarr | May Hedy! The Life & Inventions Of Hedy Lamarr THEATRE Written & Performed by Heather Massie The award-winning, internationally-acclaimed NYC show comes to Galway! Hedy Lamarr, glamorous siren of the silver screen, was more than the most beautiful woman in the world. She invented frequency hopping and spread spectrum technology that make the world of wireless communication tick. From Austria to Hollywood, WWII, torpedoes, ecstasy, and intrigue to the very cell phone in your pocket, she was there! Duration 105 minutes, including interval. | 29th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Joxer Daly Esq | May Joxer Daly Esq CDM PresentsPhelim Drew in THEATRE By Eddie NaughtonDirected by Karl Shiels With events that were to alter the course of Irish history as a backdrop, Joxer Daly Esq. charts an everyman journey from respectable member of The Foresters Association to a vagabond scraping by with only his wit to use as collateral. Brilliantly performed by Phelim Drew, Joxer’s love of language, humour, literature and song, together with a drinkers purple recollection, makes this a performance like no other. | 30th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Living On The East Side | May Living On The East Side BCNC Youth Theatrepresents their stage debut THEATRE A devised piece of theatre. What does it feel like to be 11 and living on the edge of Galway City! Meet two urbanites, who seem to be the polar opposites. But something brings them together. Something unique, something that is special, being Galwegians | 31st May | Buy |
| EXHIBITION | Circus Gala Show | June Circus Gala Show EXHIBITION Roll up, roll up to the Circus Gala Show. Presented by the Galway Juggling Convention, in association with NUIG's Circus Society, jugglers from all over the world perform on the stage for one day only. Previously featuring acts from Cirque du Soleil, British Young Juggler of the Year and Guinness World Record holders, this year’s acts include a wide range of juggling, and other circus skills. A fun show for all the family. Duration 1 hour 45 minutes including interval | 1st Jun | Buy |
| DANCE | SL Dance Technics Annual Showcase 2019 | June SL Dance Technics Annual Showcase 2019 DANCE | 1st - 02nd Jun | Buy |
| TALK | Inside Making A Murderer 2 | June Inside Making A Murderer 2 TALK "Smart, articulate, and likable" – Forbes Magazine Inside Making A Murderer 2 - False Confessions: A Conversation with Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin - Brendan Dassey’s Lawyers featured in Making a Murderer 2. Join Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin, as they discuss coerced and false confessions, interrogation tactics, and the wrongful conviction of Brendan Dassey whose case and post-conviction process has captivated the world. "Fierce legal warrior" Entertainment Weekly – Entertainment Weekly Laura Nirider is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Centre on Wrongful Convictions of Youth (CWCY) at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago. Nirider represents individuals who were wrongfully convicted of crimes when they were children or teenagers. Her clients have included Brendan Dassey, whose case was profiled in the Netflix Global series Making a Murderer, and Damien Echols of the West Memphis Three, whose case was profiled in the documentary West of Memphis. In addition to her courtroom work, Nirider regularly publishes scholarly and practitioner-focused articles on interrogations and post-conviction relief. In partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, she has co-authored one of the only existing juvenile interrogation protocols. She is also a frequent presenter on interrogations at defender and law enforcement training conferences around the country and has been featured in film and television programs on interrogations. Recently, she co-authored an amicus curiae brief that was cited by the U.S. Supreme Court in J.D.B. v. North Carolina for the proposition that the risk of false confession is "all the more troubling...and all the more acute...when the subject of custodial interrogation is a juvenile.” "Fighters for those that aren’t getting the justice they deserve"- Bustle Steven Drizin is a Clinical Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law where he has been on the faculty since 1991. He served as the Legal Director of the Clinic's renowned Center on Wrongful Convictions from March 2005 to September 2013. At the Center, Professor Drizin's research interests involve the study of false confessions and his policy work focuses on supporting efforts around the country to require law enforcement agencies to electronically record custodial interrogations. Drizin co-founded the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth (CWCY) in 2008, the first innocence organization to focus on representing defendants who were only teenagers when they were wrongfully convicted. Drizin and former student Laura Nirider, who directs the CWCY, represent Brendan Dassey, a central figure in Netflix's smash docu-series Making a Murderer. "Leading experts in false confessions by young people" – Dateline NBC "Zealous fighters for Brendan Dassey" – Buzzfeed | 7th Jun | Buy |
| MUSIC | Simply the Best! | June Simply the Best! Rebecca O'Connor as Tina Turner MUSIC Due to phenomenal public demand, Rebecca O’Connor is coming back! And in the words of Tina Turner... “Rebecca is so good, it’s scary…’’ After sold out shows throughout Europe and the UK over the past 3 years, Ireland's own International success story Rebecca O'Connor is set to return to Australia, Ireland and the UK with her powerhouse show throughout 2019. Rebecca cannot wait to bring her new and exciting show, amazing dancers and band to Galway and the world. Be prepared to stand in your seats as Rebecca delivers her flawless rendition of Tina Turner’s greatest hits including Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep, Private Dancer, When the Heartache Is Over, Better Be Good To Me, and of course her anthem, Simply the Best. A night you’ll never forget! Rebecca is the only artist touring in the world that is personally endorsed by the legend. And this show is perfectly summed up by living legend Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac stating that “Rebecca is way beyond a tribute act... she is an amazing singer and performer in her own right, I was mesmerized... a night you’ll never forget.” Rebecca is the only Irish artist to ever win the prestigious European TV competition “Stars in Their Eyes” hosted by Matthew Kelly, in front of over 33 Million viewers. Rebecca brought her perfect rendition of Tina Turner to life as she wowed the audience. Rebecca continues doing just that, all over the world to packed-out houses! | 7th Jun | Buy |
| MUSIC | Route 66 Big Band Live in Concert | June Route 66 Big Band Live in Concert Route 66 Big Band MUSIC Route 66 Big Band take their audience on a magical music trip for the 40s right up to date featuring numbers made famous by Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Joe Dolan, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Adele and many more. A six strong brass section, four saxophones, five piece rhythm and a male and female singer all adds up to an amazing sound guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. Duration 2 hours 30 minutes, including interval. | 8th Jun | Buy |
| THEATRE | The Thing About December | June The Thing About December Decadent presents the WORLD PREMIERE of Donal Ryan's THEATRE An original stage adaptation of Donal Ryan’s acclaimed novel Rural Tipperary at the turn of the 21st century. Johnsey Cunliffe, a simple, naïve only-child in his twenties, grieves the death of his much-loved father. Harassed by local bullies and excluded by his peers, Johnsey’s isolation worsens when his inherited farm is re-zoned and becomes valuable. The clouds gather as locals try to tempt Johnsey into giving up his family’s land, while Johnsey, the unlikeliest of heroes, must try to hold onto those things dearest to him. Directed by Andrew Flynn Previews: 13th / 14th / 15th Strikes at the heart of what it meant to be Irish in Recent Times Irish Times Compelling and heartbreaking...Beautiful, yet simple and utterly convincingSunday Times | 13th - 22nd Jun | Buy |
| MUSIC | It's a Jungle Out There | June It's a Jungle Out There WhistleBlast Quartet MUSIC Join The WhistleBlast Quartet - Conor Linehan (Piano), Ken Edge (Saxophones and Clarinets), Oonagh Keogh (Violin) and Mary Curran (French Horn) for a lively, fun filled adventure through popular tales and musical stories. Hear the lions roar, the elephants stomp and the car horns honk as the WhistleBlast Quartet journeys through city and tropical jungles in this all-ages concert! Featuring familiar songs with a classical bent, this concert allows young and old, 4-12s and their families to explore works by famous composers such as Saint-Saëns, George Gershwin and Henry Mancini with a fresh ear! Fun filled narration and storytelling from the animal kingdom! www.whistleblastquartet.com | 15th Jun | Buy |
| THEATRE | VLOGGER | June VLOGGER Eva’s Echo Theatre Company THEATRE The play follows the journey of a video blogger Mia and her partner Sandra as they face a family crisis. Mia’s fixation on social media negatively affects her relationship with Sandra whose frustration with their new lifestyle grows throughout the play. Mia’s compulsion to document and share every aspect of their lives online escalates leading both characters to face consequences that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Duration 60 minutes, no interval. | 20th - 22nd Jun | Buy |
| THEATRE | Stageschool Ireland Charity Gala | June Stageschool Ireland Charity Gala THEATRE StageSchool Ireland students from Galway, Westport and Ennis come together for their exciting themed “Summer Showcase” with a heady mix of musical theatre scenes and original choreography with all proceeds going to charity. More info at www.stageschool.ie and www.teenagestage.com | 22nd Jun | Buy |
| DANCE | Get Up and Dance | June Get Up and Dance D-Dance DANCE Duration 80 minutes, including interval. | 23rd Jun | Buy |
| THEATRE | Before | June Before THEATRE A new play with much music by Pat Kinevane Written & Performed by Pat Kinevane Directed by Jim Culleton Composed by Denis Clohessy From the team that brought you Forgotten, Underneath and the Olivier Award-winning Silent, Before is a new play with much music, set in Clery’s of Dublin, on the very day this iconic department store shuts - for good. Pontius is inside, trying to choose a gift for his estranged daughter, whom he hasn’t seen for almost 20 years. He will meet her in an hour. This father’s journey is both beautiful and strange, from the isolation of his Midlands home, to the madness of O’Connell Street. Some folk are impossible to buy for… Duration 90 mins. www.fishamble.com | 27th Jun | Buy |
| THEATRE | Nine Months | June Nine Months Breaking the Fourth Wall Productions THEATRE Written, devised and performedby Imelda Reynolds & Frances MoylanDirected by Michael Irwin Mick Brown, Folksinger, Songwriter, advocates change through his heart-warming music. John Graham, Award-winning, high energy, crowd pleasing observational comedy style. Nine Months, a kaleidoscope of Irish women’s true stories, takes you on a hilarious thought provoking roller coaster captivating journey with audience participation where characters transform with each narrative. | 27th - 28th Jun | Buy |
| THEATRE | The Matchmaker | June The Matchmaker John B Keane’s THEATRE With Mary McEvoy & Jon KennyDirected by Michael Scott The smash hit comedy based on the novella Letters of a County Matchmaker returns due to phenomenal public demand! The production stars television favorite MARY McEVOY (known for her roles as “Biddie” in the long running RTE series GLENROE) and Irish Actor and comedian JON KENNY (who was part of the Irish comic duo d’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. Kenny is also best known outside Ireland for appearing in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted). McEvoy and Kenny each play a myriad of characters in this hilarious and earthy dramatic comedy. The play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn. Keane, an avid observer of people and the cultures that bind and create their view of the world uses “The Matchmaker” as an exploration of rural loneliness. Aware that generations of people became masters of their own destinies late in life, and only then began to look for companionship and love, once their duties as minder of aging parents were concluded or they had finally inherited, or were the left over brother or sister. Using his inimitable way with words and his one sense of “devilment” and wit, Keane delves into the longings, hungers, fears and foibles of this collection of lonely county people and creates a marvelously colorful world, taking us back to a simpler time, when phones were few and far between and the only web was one left behind by spiders. The show is directed by Michael Scott | 28th - 29th Jun | Buy |
| Select Type | Club Tropicana | June Club Tropicana Select Type 8pm - 11pm Club Tropicana, the amazing summer Club Night for people with intellectual disability returns to the Black Box for its 9th edition featuring a stunning new installation. That’s Life performers, DJs, VJs, Electric Dreams and Lewd Tunes bands will rock magic night. Club Tropicana is produced by That’s Life, an award-winning arts program of the Brothers of Charity Services, Galway. | 28th Jun | Buy |
| MUSIC | Poetic Fantasy | July Poetic Fantasy Peter Regan MUSIC Peter Regan Concert Pianist, in recital he is the most individual and developed young irish pianist I’ve heard in years The Irish Times Join celebrated concert pianist Peter Regan for an evening of music by turns poetic and passionate, meditative and tumultuous, and always fantastical. Regan’s captivating playing has taken him from Carnegie Hall, New York to the National Concert Hall, Dublin, and in Galway he’ll be offering a programme of Chopin, Franck, Liszt and Beethoven. Described as a “major talent” this is a concert you do not want to miss! the audience listened in hypnotic rapt silence Epoch Times Duration 90 minutes, including 20 minute interval. | 5th Jul | Buy |
| MUSIC | Richard Thompson | August Richard Thompson MUSIC | 13th Aug | Buy |
| COMEDY | David O'Doherty | September David O'Doherty COMEDY You have to Laugh Unhook your mindbras. David O’Doherty is back at the Town Hall Galway with a brand-new show made up of talking and songs played on a crappy keyboard from 1986. As seen on BBC2’s Live At The Apollo and Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. | 13th - 14th Sep | Buy |
| THEATRE | Griselda | October Griselda Irish National OperaPresentsAntonio Vivaldi THEATRE Sung in Italian with English surtitles Irish National Opera is thrilled to present a new production of Vivaldi's Griselda, an exciting opera that was premiered in Venice in 1735. Vivaldi is one of the world's best-loved composers, celebrated for having written The Four Seasons. INO's Griselda will be the first ever production of any of his operas in Ireland. The production of Vivaldi’s Griselda opens at the Town Hall Theatre in Galway on Saturday 12 October. Peter Whelan, who conducts the INO production, says that Griselda is “one of Vivaldi's greatest masterpieces: feel-good music that bursts with Italianate primary colours” and that it is also surprising for “the touching, heart-on-sleeve pathos of some of the slow arias”. The director is Tom Creed, whose last INO production, of Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann, is nominated for Best Opera in the 2019 Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards. He describes Griselda as “an exciting political and romantic thriller, full of passion, longing, betrayal and deceit.” Peter Whelan is the artistic director of the acclaimed Irish Baroque Orchestra. He will conduct the period-instrument players of his own orchestra in what promises to be a riveting production of an opera that features some of the most demanding vocal music of the 18th century. “a highly inventive score . . . full of flamboyant ingenuity” Opera magazine | 12th Oct | Buy |
| MUSIC | Wallis Bird | November Wallis Bird Róisín Dubh presents MUSIC Acclaimed Irish artist Wallis Bird is back. The string-shredding singer-songwriter - once described by the Irish Times as having enough energy on stage to be able to “kickstart an entire economy” – has announced over 40 live dates and will be touring across Europe in celebration of her new album. “I’m calling it the New Moon Tour because of its symbolism; transition, femininity, the passing of time and new beginnings; the dark side of light. All of this amounts to how I feel at this point in my life. This is my new moon”. The new record - which will be her sixth studio album – will be out in autumn 2019. Folked-up and infused with brute soul, the album is heavy in beats and bass. “It’s built on a quite different tonal and chordal structure than usual”, says Wallis, “and I’ve tried to flood it with love, questions and understanding. I’m trying to make sense of the socio-political new world that we’re living in, and finding a way to heal myself”. Wallis’ career has drawn respect from critics and audiences alike. She’s played hundreds of headline shows over the past decade or so all over the world. She’s a two-time Meteor Award winner (national Irish music prize), a two-time Irish Choice Prize nominee, and a nominee for Artist of the Year at the American-based Folk Alliance International Awards 2019. Well known for her energetic performances, she has an unusual ability to bind audiences with her musical spells; inciting the crowds to join in rousing sing-a-longs as she shares her happiest emotions, or observe pin-drop silences as she expresses her deepest hurts. A Wallis Bird concert is unlike any other, and festival performances or support shows in front of brand new audiences always result in a slew of new fans. While Wallis has frequently toured with a band, she’s one of those rare artists whose stage presence - and jaw-dropping musical prowess - can fill huge rooms and venues on their own. With this in mind, and the heightened intensity that a solo performance brings to audiences, the 2019 New Moon Tour will be completely solo. “As much as I adore playing with a band,” says Wallis, “I've decided to finally plant a flag in the ground, go completely solo and highlight what I'm best at. I'm in my element when I can fill the stage and bring the audience together. I love it and I love working hard at it! I can’t wait to share new anthems and songs, and of course reminisce over the golden-oldies. I cannot wait!” “The sheer visceral energy of Wallis Bird could kick-start an entire economy.” The Irish Times “A tsunami of emotion… magnificent ” MOJO, UK “The intensity of Wallis Bird’s live sound will pin you to the wall.” Sydney Morning Herald, Australia “Discovery of the year..Wallis Bird at Woodford folk festival f***king destroying it..“ Amanda Palmer, Artist “Bird comes from the camp of rebellious artists like Fiona Apple or Ani Di Franco… . For people who have a place in their heart for Feist and Sophie Hunger.“ Musikexpress, Germany "Close to Fiona Apple, and the nuanced style of Ani DiFranco." **** El Mundo, Spain | 23rd Nov | Buy |