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| COMEDY | September Neil Delamere - Pick n Mix COMEDY Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Neil Delamere events this weekend is not going ahead. Full refund or the option to transfer to Neil’s January show is available. Our Box Office team will be in touch Some old, some new, and plenty of messing with award-winning comedian Neil Delamere. Capacity and social distancing for this performance will be subject to the Government guidelines in place at the time of the event | 26th Sep | ||
| MUSIC | Paddy Casey | September Paddy Casey AMA Music Agency Presents MUSIC Having been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since his multi-platinum selling debut album ‘Amen (So Be It)’, Paddy Casey’s career has taken him all over the globe touring with acts like The Pretenders, R.E.M, Ian Brown, Blondie and Tracy Chapman to name a few. Closer to home he has played all over Ireland, including a sold out Dublin Castle, RDS and a record-breaking week long run in The Olympia Theatre, alongside special guest spots with U2, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan and more. Paddy Casey’s hugely successful debut album ‘Amen (So Be It) achieved many international highlights including tracks being featured in hit television shows such as ‘Dawson's Creek’ and ‘Roswell’ alongside extensive American and European tours. Further establishing himself as one of the country's most successful artists, his second album ‘Living’ went on to become one of the biggest ever selling albums in Ireland (approximately 15 times platinum). This was followed by the release of ‘Addicted To Company, Part 1’, with this album seeing Paddy Casey continue to tour across America, performing on The Late Show with David Letterman, securing a week-long slot on MTV and even managing to have drinks with Beyonce and Jay Z along the way. After the release of this album Paddy Casey decided that it was time to part ways with his record label and go independent in order to let himself and his music veer off in any direction the wind carried them, resulting in his first release ‘The Secret Life Of’ - a resounding success with the album reaching platinum status. With special thanks to the Department of Culture & Arts Live Performance Support Scheme For more information: Paddy Casey Official Website Limited capacity show & subject to the Government Guidelines applicable on the date of the event. Max 6 Tickets Per Purchase. Welcome back & enjoy the show! | 28th Sep | Buy |
| MUSIC | Gala Concert | September Gala Concert Music for Galway MUSIC Presented by Liz Nolan Our Gala 40th season concert brings together artists who have made a special mark on Music for Galway’s history over the past four decades and promises to be a spectacular return to live events after the pandemic. Noriko Ogawa, pianoLenneke Ruiten, sopranoFinghin Collins, pianoConTempo Quartet: Bogdan Sofei, violin | Ingrid Nicola, violin | Andreea Banciu, viola | Adrian Mantu, celloVanbrugh Quartet: Keith Pascoe, violin | Liz Charleston, violin | Simon Aspell, viola | Christopher Marwood, celloConcorde: Paul Roe, clarinet | Madeleine Staunton, alto flute | Bogdan Sofei, violin STRAVINSKY Three piecesRAVEL Ma Mère l’Oye: three movementsMOZART Piano Quartet in G minor: AllegroFAURÉ La Bonne Chanson: three movementsJANE O’LEARY A Way ThroughSTRAUSS Selected SongsCHOPIN Ballade No. 1MENDELSSOHN Octet for Strings: Allegro moderato ma con fuoco Live Stream Tickets Contempo Quartet is presented in Association with the Galway Music Residency For further information, please email info@musicforgalway.ie | 30th Sep | Buy |
| FESTIVAL | Baboró 2021 | October Baboró 2021 FESTIVAL For its 25th festival, Baboró will be celebrating the rights of the child with a strand of events and performances dedicated to giving children a platform for their voice to be heard, a space for expression and, of course, a festival experience to be enjoyed with family and friends. For full details please see the Baboró website Get Curious on the Shore Ages Friday 3-5, Saturday 5+ / 45 min Join Dr. Norin Burke and Dr. Sarah Gundy as they explore the seashore at Grattan Beach, finding animals that make their own glue, drill holes in other animals and shoot out stinging cells (note no danger to humans!). Examine slimy seaweed, crazy crabs, and sensational sand! The workshop will explore ways in which our health can benefit from the ocean. You will discover sponges and how their slime can fight cancer and harmful microbes. You will learn how scientists are trying to copy the way marine organisms, such as barnacles and mussels, glue themselves to things to make surgical glues. Seaweeds and crustacean shells will be examined - can be transformed into easily injectable ‘hydrogels’ that can heal wounds and deliver medicine? After the beach, you will go hunting for sea treasures along the prom and in the aquarium. Registered attendees will receive a 25% discount on entry to the aquarium immediately after the workshop. Friday 8th 11am, 12:30pm / Saturday 9th 12pm, 1:30pm Buy Tickets The Veiled Ones Dance Theatre / Ages 8+ / 60 min This dance theatre production for young audiences explores witches, transformations, and the powerful relationship between a grandparent and grandchild. Created by a multi-award winning team and loosely informed by Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches,’ the audience is invited on an intriguing journey through intricately designed rooms with a cast of internationally acclaimed dancers, young performers, and live musicians. 'The Veiled Ones' was co-commissioned for Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture by TRACKS Network: Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Cork Midsummer Festival, and Dublin Fringe Festival. Thursday 7th: 4pm / Saturday 9th: 11am, 1pm Sunday 10th: 11am, 2pm Buy Tickets Rothar Theatre / Ages: 4-8 / 45 min Where can you go when there is nowhere to go? In the little bike shop at the end of town, a world of adventure awaits. Two boys and their bikes travel the world in a show that conjures play from the everyday and where anything is possible. Created by Branar Téatar do Pháistí and performed by Miquel Barceló and Moisés Mas García, this joyful production celebrates the places your imagination can take you. ‘Rothar’ is produced in association with Drama NUI Galway and Baboró International Arts Festival for Children as part of Creative Europe’s Mapping Project. Saturday 9th: 11am, 2pm / Sunday 10th: 11am, 2pm Buy Tickets Salt of the Sea Theatre / Ages 6+ / 35-40 min In his latest outdoor adventure songster Little John Nee is joined by musician Fionn Robinson as they travel across County Galway determined to make friends with nature. But, it appears that sometimes nature doesn’t want to be friends. Through song and comedy, LJ and Fionn tackle some difficult questions that cannot be ignored: Why is sea water salty not sweet? What’s the story with nettles? In ‘Salt of the Sea’ Little John and long-time collaborator Fionn present a travelling outdoor concert of songs and stories, featuring a variety of intriguing instruments played with comic gusto and questionable virtuosity. The stories and songs centre around themes that engage the existential curiosity of young audiences regarding our relationship with the living things that surround us, from nettles to jellyfish, from cherry blossom trees to bees knees and the rare human being that is Captain Salt, who lives in a tugboat but has never been to sea. Ultimately, this show is a celebration of life and community that provides a much needed boost to the immune system through laughter, wonder, and song. Wednesday 13th, 4pm - Ballyglunin Buy NowThursday 14th, 4pm - Portumna Buy NowFriday 15th, 4pm - Rosmuc Buy NowSaturday 16th, 12pm - Westside Buy NowSaturday 16th, 4pm - Ballybane Buy Now A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Theatre / Ages 8+ / 45 min Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic tale, brought to the stage for children and adults to share. In a kitchen, in a theatre, two storytellers and their audience find something remarkable— a very old man with enormous wings. The wise neighbour woman tells us he’s an angel. The priest says he’s an imposter. Pilgrims flock to see him, hoping to be healed by him, hoping for a gawp. They leave with something different than what they expected. Adapted from Gabriel García Márquez’s ‘Un señor muy viejo con unas alas enormes,’ Collapsing Horse in 2019 brought this classic piece of magical realism to the stage in search of its beautiful, strange, emotional richness. Now, it comes to Baboró to enthrall Galway audiences. Wednesday 13th, 4:30pm, 7pm / Saturday 16th, 1pm, 4pm / Sunday 17th, 12pm, 3pm Buy Tickets Birdboy Dance / Ages 9+ / 40 min Once there was a boy who wished he was a bird. He wished he could just fly away and be free of all his worries. Birdboy is a trip inside his head. In his whirring mind, thoughts, worries, fantasies all compete for space in a world where fitting in is hard to do. Full of fun and sorrow, this kaleidoscopic show, performed by dancer Kévin Coquelard, celebrates the power of imagination and offers a vision of hope and connection. Saturday 16th, 12pm, 3:30pm Buy Tickets | 4th - 17th Oct | |
| THEATRE | The Beauty Queen of Leenane | October The Beauty Queen of Leenane Four Rivers THEATRE By Martin Mc Donagh Directed by Ben Barnes Four Rivers presents The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a blackly comic modern Irish classic from renowned playwright and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri). It portrays the manipulative Mag and her virginal daughter Maureen as they play out a battle of mutual loathing against the beautiful but unforgiving backdrop of the Connemara hills. Ben Barnes directs a cast led by Irish stage legend Marion O’Dwyer (as Mag), with Sarah Madigan, Mark Fitzgerald and Tiernan Messitt-Greene. Four Rivers is supported by the Arts Council, Waterford City & County Council, Kilkenny County Council, Wexford County Council and Creative Ireland. | 7th Oct | Buy |
| MUSIC | Bell X1 | October Bell X1 MUSIC SOLD OUT Acoustic-ish with Dowry Strings Bell X1 live is always a magical experience, and the band are constantly evolving and changing things up for themselves and their fans. Collaborating with Dowry Strings has resulted in an incredible and quite moving live experience. “It’s been a joy to work with Éna and the strings on some more songs from the catalogue, and also some brand new tunes that we’re itching to play live” says Paul. Last year Bell X1 and Dowry Strings performed a very special version of Rocky Took A Lover on the Late Late Show Bell X1 are Paul Noonan, Dave Geraghty & Dominic Philips. Dowry Strings specialise in cross-timbral & cross-genre collaborations. The ensemble is run by Éna Brennan (Dowry) and includes musicians Gareth Quinn Redmond, Nozomi Cohen and Yseult Cooper Stockdale. http://bellx1.com/ www.twitter.com/bellx1 www.instagram.com/bellx1 | 9th Oct | |
| MUSIC | Film, Architecture & Music | October Film, Architecture & Music Music for Galway MUSIC Ticket sales are currently limited to MFG Friends.For further information, please email info@musicforgalway.ie “One may make mistakes, but not build any.” - Goethe Musici Ireland Rory Boyle, conductor This special event is based on a unique combination of art forms: cinema, music and architecture: the screening of Murray Grigor’s documentaries Mackintosh and Space and Light will take place with the live performance of the original musical scores by renowned Scottish composer Frank Spedding. Mackintosh focuses on the sensibilities and convictions of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his extraordinary achievement: the Glasgow School of Art, whilst the second film takes a look at St. Peter’s Seminary on the Firth of Clyde. MfG is delighted to collaborate for the first time with Architecture at the Edge for this event Ticket sales are currently limited to MFG Friends.For further information, please email info@musicforgalway.ieOn sale 1st October | 10th Oct | Buy |
| DANCE | Dances for Inside and Outside | October Dances for Inside and Outside Irish Modern Dance Theatre DANCE Join a thrilling and fast moving dance explosion of 8 stunning dancers from Ireland, Nigeria, France, Poland, and Ethiopia, unleashed in a live performance to celebrate life, athleticism and joy. A cycle of dances for our times, created by John Scott and the determined dancers of Irish Modern Dance Theatre, Dances for Inside and Outside is a coming together of vastly different, virtuosic dancers, searching for safe space and trying to be together. They are celebrating life and searching for joy, despite the limitations imposed by Covid-19. Dances for Inside and Outside was made using social distancing and the limits of bodies being together in a space as a movement inspiration. The work embodies what we have all been through and what our reality is now. There is a vital physicality and necessity in how the dancers interact together, mixing joy and fear and trying to be safe. Dances for Inside and Outside premiered online in 2020 and was subsequently shown at Philadelphia Dance Projects. Duration 45 mins | 13th Oct | Buy |
| FESTIVAL | Galway Comedy Festival 2021 | October Galway Comedy Festival 2021 FESTIVAL They say comedy is all about timing. If that’s true, Galway Comedy Festival has really nailed it this year. With all restrictions due to be lifted midway through their week-long festival of fun (on Friday 22nd October) it looks like #GCF21 could be the party of the century, kicking off the roaring twenties with a feast of laughter. With 45 shows, over 7 days, and 80+ artists it looks like being a hell of a week. Nina Conti, Jason Byrne, Deirdre O'Kane, Ed Byrne, Reginald D Hunter, Shaparak Khorsandi, Ardal O'Hanlon, Steve Hughes, Andrew Maxwell, Kevin McAleer, Bobby Davro, Terry Alderton, Owen Colgan, Barry Murphy, Waterford Whispers News, Karl Spain, Glenn Wool, Enya Martin, DJ Ivan Brackenbury, Danny O’Brien and Lindsay Hamilton (IT GALZ) are just some of the over 80 comedians making their way west to the capital of comedy for seven days and fun filled nights of laughter. For full booking details please visit https://www.galwaycomedyfestival.ie/ | 19th - 25th Oct | |
| MUSIC | Hermitage Green | October Hermitage Green MUSIC Hermitage Green has been touring sold-out shows right across the globe, entertaining fans with their epic performance and irresistible stage presence throughout the Middle East, Australia, North America, United Kingdom and Ireland. Selling out iconic music venues and performing for thousands of people at some of the biggest festivals, this five piece band has had the chance to share the stage with incredible artists such as Lewis Capaldi, Bastille, Two Door Cinema Club, Tom Odell, Gavin James, Sigrid, The Riptide Movement, The Trews and others. The band has released multiple singles since December 2019 and on June 18th announced the pre -sale of their new album “Hi Generation” set for September 2021 release. “Ishmael and Maggie,” a single from the upcoming album was also released on June 18th 2021, featuring iconic Canadian band The Trews and produced by Philip Magee. | 29th Oct | Buy |
| THEATRE | Shirley Valentine | October Shirley Valentine Willie Russel’s THEATRE Treat yourself to an evening of laugher, fun and triumph, as Norma Sheahan, one of Ireland’s leading dramatic actors, breathes new life into Willie Russell’s effervescent and iconic character SHIRLEY VALENTINE. Meet Shirley, a 45-year-old housewife. Trapped in a dreary marriage and humdrum life, Shirley wonders when she lost her hopeful, youthful self, isolated and lonely, she has now resorted to full-blown (although somewhat one-sided) conversations with her kitchen wall. A woman alone, with no support from her demanding husband, her snooty neighbour, or self-absorbed "flown the nest children" Shirley seeks adventures away from her role as “St. Joan of the fitted units”. So, when a divorced friend asks her to go on a two-week vacation to Greece, Shirley, bravely gathers what remains of her dignity, digs deep into her flagging confidence, and begins a humorous and uplifting voyage of rediscovery. Shirley with ever-opening eyes, begins to see the world – and herself – in a different light… but will she ever return to her dismal kitchen? Directed By Michael ScottDesigned By Michael McCaffery | 29th - 30th Oct | Buy |
| MUSIC | The Coronas | November The Coronas MCD present MUSIC Standing Concert / 18+ on sale via Ticketmaster | 1st Nov | Buy |
| MUSIC | Villagers | November Villagers Foggy Notions & Strange Brew present MUSIC New album Fever Dreams scheduled for August 20th release Conor O'Brien is pleased to announce Villagers' fifth studio album Fever Dreams which will be released on August 20th via Domino. Escapism is a very necessary pursuit right now, and Fever Dreams follows it to mesmerising effect. It works like all the best records - it becomes a mode of transport; it picks you up from where you are and sets you down elsewhere. Coinciding with the announcement, O’Brien has also shared the first song from the forthcoming album, “The First Day”. It was inspired by a trip to the fabled Another Love Story festival in County Meath – beginning as a snatched electronic doodle, it morphed into a widescreen, lushly cinematic evocation of the joy in human connection. Director Daniel Brereton says of the video “The whole process was pretty collaborative with Conor. I think we both imagined a floatiness to the video, and obviously the title conjures up a lot of imagery and ideas, ‘The first day of the rest of your life’. What does that look like? How does that feel? We were very lucky to shoot on film and have great casting and styling. Shooting during a pandemic is not easy, so I feel fortunate that we got to make it happen.” O’Brien says on the gestation of Fever Dreams: “I had an urge to write something that was as generous to the listener as it was to myself. Sometimes the most delirious states can produce the most ecstatic, euphoric and escapist dreams.” These are songs with the strange, melted shapes and the magical ambivalence of dreams. The intent of the songs is both mysterious and as clear as a bell. With Fever Dreams, there is a sense of a deepening mastery and an expanding reach by O’Brien. Inspiration for the album was found in many places and came in from all angles, from night swimming on a Dutch island to Flann O’Brien, Audre Lorde, David Lynch, L. S. Lowry via the library music of Piero Umiliani and Alessandro Alessandroni and jazz from Duke Ellington and Alice Coltrane. Written over the course of two years, the main bodies of the songs were recorded in a series of full-band studio sessions in late 2019 and early 2020. During the long, slow pandemic days, O’Brien refined them in his tiny home studio in Dublin, and the album was then mixed by David Wrench (Frank Ocean, The xx, FKA Twigs). Alongside the album announcement, Villagers have confirmed a string of live dates for later this year taking in the UK and Ireland. Fever Dreams follows The Art Of Pretending To Swim, Darling Arithmetic, {Awayland} and Becoming A Jackal. Conor O’Brien also has a string of accolades under his belt including two Ivor Novello Awards, two Mercury Music Prize nominations and is a previous winner of Ireland’s Choice Music Prize. Additionally, Villagers’ music has featured in the BBC/Hulu series Normal People and their Spotify session of “Nothing Arrived” has hit over 165 million streams. Standing Concert | 5th Nov | Buy |
| COMEDY | Conal Gallen - Back for the Craic | November Conal Gallen - Back for the Craic COMEDY Ireland’s funniest comedian Conal Gallen, is chomping at the bit to make his return to the stage! After almost 2 years of not performing, Conal is ready to return to what he does best - entertaining! His return to the stage of the Town Hall Theatre is one that he has been eagerly awaiting! Audiences are guaranteed a big night of laughter and craic, which has been missed and badly needed over the last 18 months! And Conal Gallen is certainly the man for the job. Early booking is very strongly advised for this hugely anticipated show! Please note that the entry requirements for admission to this event will be in line with the Government Guidelines in place at the time of the event | 5th Nov | Buy |
| MUSIC | Mary Black | November Mary Black MUSIC Following a sold out performance in November 2019, Mary Black returns to The Town Hall for one night only. Mary and her all-star band play favourite songs from her immense catalogue spanning over 30 years, including songs we know by heart, from No Frontiers to Song for Ireland, Past the Point of Rescue, Carolina Rua, Katie, A Woman’s Heart and many more. One of Ireland’s favourite artists, Mary is regarded as one of the most important Irish vocalists of her generation, with multi-platinum selling albums and a string of achievement awards to her name. Mary’s enduring success has proven that her depth of talent and love of singing transcend the generations. THE BAND: Bill Shanley – Guitars; Pat Crowley – Piano and Accordion; Nick Scott – Double Bass; Richie Buckley – Saxophones; Liam Bradley – Drums and Percussion | 12th Nov | Buy |
| MUSIC | The Lost Brothers | November The Lost Brothers MUSIC Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, from Meath and Tyrone, have been making music together since 2007. Their sound is inspired by a range of influences that include the writings of Patrick Kavanagh and John Fante, the music of Billie Holliday and Patrick Sky, and the paintings of Jack B Yeats. The Guardian described their most recent album, ‘After The Fire After The Rain’, as ‘sublime’ while The Irish Times stated that the album was ‘deeply soulful’. When Iggy Pop played ‘After The Fire’ on his BBC 6 Music Show he described it as ‘so nice.’ The release was their sixth album to date. Pre-production took place in Dublin with Stephen Shannon - the album was then recorded in Brooklyn NYC with Tony Garnier and Daniel Schlett at the production helm. The release features guest appearances from a range of artists including M Ward, Jolie Holland, Steve Wickham, Mike Coykendall and Howe Gelb. Mojo Magazine, The Irish Times and Hot Press included the record in their ‘Albums Of The Year’. The album was also shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize 2020 and awarded ‘Album Of The Day’ from BBC6 Music and ‘Album Of The Week’ at RTE Radio 1. The lock down on live music struck two weeks before the band were due to tour these new songs- catch them now at these special re-scheduled gigs- all previously purchased tickets remain valid. ⭑⭑⭑⭑ THE GUARDIAN ⭑⭑⭑⭑ IRISH TIMES ⭑⭑⭑⭑ MOJO⭑⭑⭑⭑ UNCUT ⭑⭑⭑⭑ RECORD COLLECTOR ⭑⭑⭑⭑ HOT PRESS ⭑⭑⭑⭑ NME ‘PURE MAGIC’ - Rolling Stone Magazine France ‘A duo at the top of their game’ The Sunday Times | 14th Nov | Buy |
| MUSIC | Kojaque | November Kojaque MCD Proudly Presents MUSIC Emerging in 2015 with a video performance piece for Midnight Flower, a literally breath-taking performance piece taking place under water, Kojaque co-founded Soft Boy Records with Kean Kavanagh. Soft Boy quickly became a hub for experimental hip-hop, jazz, and the indiscernible genres that emerge when artists with vision find their voices. Deli Daydreams arrived in 2018, ostensibly a concept album orientating around a week in the life of a deli worker, and loaded with heartbreak, tenderness, side-angle views at masculinity, and loneliness. The project was nominated for the Choice Music Prize, the prestigious album of the year award for music from Ireland. Green Diesel (2019), a collaboration with Luka Palm, followed. Soft Boy became the subject of a Boiler Room documentary, Mercury Prize-nominated UK rapper slowthai chose Kojaque to accompany him on his sold out European tour to promote his album Nothing Great About Britain, and festival appearances exploded at Glastonbury, SXSW, Pitchfork Music Festival Paris, alongside multiple UK and Irish tours. Kojaque’s directorial vision continues to create incredible videos for his tracks, vignettes that explore intimacy, isolation, hedonism, and offer a brilliantly surreal immersion into the Soft Boy world. In 2020, Kojaque performed a COLORS show with the track Shmelly, the first single from forthcoming debut album Town’s Dead due for release on June 25th this year. Standing Concert. No Under 16s. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+ | 20th Nov | Buy |
| THEATRE | Live, Love, Laugh! | December Live, Love, Laugh! Eilish O’Carroll’s THEATRE 'Boy Oh Boy What A Show!' Best known as Winnie McGoogan in her brother Brendan’s smash hit BBC sitcom & worldwide sell out arena play ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ Eilish comes into her own as she takes you on a loving journey to take a reflective look on an eventful life that includes a strict Catholic upbringing, two failed marriages and coming out as a lesbian at the age of 50! 'Mrs Brown's sister's show is intimate and highly entertaining!' - Irish News While poignant and deeply moving it is also packed with humour. A 1950s baby, and the ninth of ten children, she describes her childhood with affection and good humour. We also get a glimpse of her discovery of orgasmic proportions via the hydraulics on a double decker bus and her discovery of sex! At one stage she was sure that there was something wrong ‘down there’ because her sex life was unfulfilling! Her discovery that she was a lesbian is also another tale to be told... As a result this show is a warm, witty triumph that joyously celebrates being true to yourself! | 3rd Dec | Buy |
| MUSIC | The Raines | December The Raines MUSIC LIVESTREAM from Town Hall Theatre, Galway When three extremely well-regarded folk musicians came together to form The Raines, great things were bound to happen. Following a chance meeting on Inis Oírr, off the West coast of Ireland, Ruth Dillon, Yvonne Tiernan and Juliana Erkkonen - all talented musicians with eye-opening resumes - an idea to form The Raines was born. The chemistry was instant and fans are going wild over the mix of vocal harmonies, rhythmic strings, honest lyrics with an interesting Americana flavour added to the mix. “The Raines put me in mind of something from Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue from 1975 - particularly with the parts with Scarlet Rivera on violin opposite Bob - meets an edgy Emmylou Harris...” Barry Egan, Independent.ie The musical background and collective experiences of each musician lends itself to the individual sound of The Raines. Yvonne (vocals/banjolele) has toured as a singer with musical giants 'The Chieftains' since her early twenties, Ruth (vocals, guitar, ukulele) toured and recorded with the legendary vocalist Dolores Keane, is a former member of The Molly Hicks, and has three solo albums of her own, and Juliana, also a former member of The Molly Hicks (fiddle and vocals) has been at the fore front of the Americana musical scene in Ireland, where her fiddle playing has won over many a fan. Their debut single “Bare Feet on Grass” was recorded in the Black Gate Studio Galway by Liam King and then mixed and mastered by legendary award winning engineer Brian Masterson, famous for his work with The Chieftains, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson and The Bothy band, to name just a few. The Raines are currently writing and arranging songs for the recording of their debut album to be released in 2021. “The Raines new single Bare Feet on Grass is a cure for all that ails you”. Ronan Collins (RTÉ Radio 1) The Raines have created a unique and pure sound, writing strong and melodic songs where they weave in and out of vocal harmony and counter melody, interlaced with tender and rhythmic strings, which seem to connect deeply with the listener. The Raines recently stormed the charts with their debut single “Bare Feet on Grass” reaching No. 1 on iTunes Singer Songwriter Chart / No.12 on Main iTunes Chart and was chosen as RTE.ie Culture ‘Song of the Week’ as well as being featured on RTÉ Radio 1 Recommended Watch List for two weeks running. You will receive the link for the event from thtsales@galwaycity.ie approximately an hour before the scheduled start time. Don’t forget to check your junk/spam folder! | 10th Dec | Buy |
| MUSIC | Keith Barry: Reconnected | January Keith Barry: Reconnected MCD presents MUSIC A magical, mystical and emotional mentalism show, packed with mind-reading, audience participation and laughter Keith Barry, the world’s leading TV hypnotist, mentalist and brain hacker, has just announced details of his brand new show 'Reconnected' - touring nationwide this January, February and March 2022 including a show at Galway’s Black Box Theatre on 14 January. Keith Barry, the internationally acclaimed Mind Magician, will reconnect the people of Ireland with this magical, mystical and emotional mentalism show. His most interactive and immersive theatre show to date, ‘Reconnected’ is packed with mind-reading, audience participation and laughter. Has there ever been a more appropriate title for a tour than ‘Reconnected’? Keith Barry’s last live show was on 7 March 2020 where he played to a packed 3Olympia theatre, ending the show with a loud, raucous standing ovation. On 8 March 2020 he began writing ‘Reconnected’ and now the show is going on tour across Ireland. Duration 2.5 hrs incl interval | 14th Jan | Buy |
| COMEDY | Neil Delamere - Liminal | January Neil Delamere - Liminal COMEDY Neil Delamere, star of BBC’s The Blame Game, Fighting Talk and the Newsquiz, hits the road again with his riotous new stand-up show, Liminal. Expect an evening perhaps best described as Schrodinger’s chat as our wisecracking comedic hero struggles to figure out this strange new world. “One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine. ★★★★★” The Herald “A wryly brilliant live performer.” The Sunday Times “You’ll be hard pressed to find a more gifted comic. ★★★★★” The Scotsman | 20th Jan | Buy |
| MUSIC | Declan Nerney | January Declan Nerney MUSIC with Special Guests Louise Morrissey and John Hogan Declan was born in the heart of Ireland in Drumlish Co Longford, at a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide. A revolution in rock and pop brought us The Beatles, Elvis, and the Rolling Stones, while here in Ireland the magnificent showband boom was about to explode. A young man growing up at that time, Declan was being heavily influenced by these greats and indeed was getting the rare opportunity to see most of the top showbands appear in his native town of Drumlish. He would cajole his mother into seeing Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, The Capital Showband, and many more perform when they appeared at the marquee at the end of May and early June. From his vantage point close to the stage, he would absorb every move made by the guitarist in the bands, watching his fingers slide along the strings, hoping that one day he might be up there performing just like Dan O’Hara or Seamus McMahon. Declan has went on to have a super career that has spanned over 4 decades at the top of Irish Country Music winning many accolades along the way and scoring countless hits with his catalogue of trademark song. Join him and his super live band with special guests Louise Morrisey and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter. | 27th Jan | Buy |
| TALK | Where Is My Mind? by Niall Breslin | February Where Is My Mind? by Niall Breslin TALK The award winning podcast live for an Ireland and UK tour. The Live Show Niall 'Bressie' Breslin takes his No. 1 hit podcast 'Where Is My Mind' on the road. No stranger to the stage, the chart-topping singer turned best-selling author, former professional athlete, and mental health advocate takes an irreverent, entertaining, and in depth look inside our heads. This immersive and dynamic live podcast show will explore how we navigate the head-melty, shitshow of a world we live in. Through monologue, music, and conversations with exciting guests, the unvarnished truth of the human condition will be revealed in an entertaining but meaningful way. This is a journey into the real thing Where Is My Mind podcast ‘Where Is My Mind’ is the award-winning, weekly podcast that explores how we can better look after our heads and hearts in the chaos of the modern world. Guests have included Dan Harris, Jameela Jamil, Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro), Prof Andrew Hubermann, Dr Chris Ryan, Ruby Wax, Professor Luke O’Neill, and Sharon Salzberg. ‘Where Is My Mind’ regularly features in the UK and Ireland top podcast charts and was the winner of the most Creative Podcast category at the British Podcast Awards. Hosted by Niall Breslin, who is known as one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates and public speakers. Niall is a bestselling author, musician, philanthropist, former professional athlete and also the voice for Spotify’s Wake-Up/Wind-Down podcast. Wake-Up/Wind-Down podcast Niall is also the voice of Spotify’s hugely successful, daily Wake-Up/Wind-Down podcast. The podcast has regularly been in the UK top 10 podcast charts and was the no. 1 Spotify wellness podcast in the USA in 2020. | 1st Feb | Buy |
| THEATRE | Joanne McNally The Prosecco Express | February Joanne McNally The Prosecco Express Lisa Richards Presents THEATRE We are thrilled to welcome Joanne McNally to the Town Hall Theatre for a live performance with her brand new sell-out show The Prosecco Express. The world around her is getting married, having children and streaming off to buy slow cooker crock pots and buggies. Joanne owns nothing and has birthed nothing and despite some ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE (incredibly minor) comedic achievements, her mother is still trying to convince her to go back and study nursing. Due to her thirties age box, Joanne spends her weekends celebrating other people’s milestones at their garden parties drinking prosecco out of jam jars. She is full of questions, her main one being if she doesn’t have a child, who will be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone? She’s a people’s person, she’s just not sure she’s a raising people’s person. And what if she doesn’t marry anyone. Is she prepared to face her biggest fear of being buried with her mother? And once her mother reads this, will she retract her offer? Joanne tackles the trials and tribulations of modern life with hilarious, charming, irreverence. Joanne wants you to know that she wrote this herself but stands by the previous line 100%. Age recommendation: 16+ Running time 120 MINS | INCL. INTERVAL | 3rd Feb | Buy |
| COMEDY | Farmer Michael | February Farmer Michael TEG MJR Eire Presents COMEDY The King of farming satire; after six years on the comedy scene, Stevo has gathered a following of over 500,000 people worldwide, and over 100 million views on some of their single sketches. The viral comedy sensation has sold out shows all over Ireland and the UK. With videos racking up a staggering 90 million views on Youtube and half a billion on Facebook, you may recognise Farmer Michael's from various TV networks including CNN, FOX and Sky. On Sale Friday! | 4th Feb | Buy |
| COMEDY | Des Bishop - Mia Mamma | February Des Bishop - Mia Mamma COMEDY I am often asked “where do you get your material from?” The truth is really that I try to see the funny in everything. My mother died in March 2019 and of course it was sad and grief can be tough sometimes but I saw a lot of funny in that too. Since death comes to us all and grief is something most of us will experience I thought there must be plenty of people who would like that funny to be shared. Also I did a show about my Dad being sick back in 2010 and I couldn’t face my mother in the afterlife because I know her first question would be “your Father got a show, how come I didn’t get one?” I think it’s tougher to lose your mum. My Dad was best supporting actor. My mother was the actress in a leading role. You are never ready when the star of the show dies. So this is a show about My mother. It’s a show about motherhood and sacrifice, anxiety and grief, the mistakes you make as a mother and a son and the hard road to forgiveness and finally it’s about loss, grief and the chaos that surrounds it. Where do I get my material from? Life and death! | 5th Feb | Buy |
| PSYCHIC | Psychic Sally | February Psychic Sally MRC Presents PSYCHIC Sally Morgan, the nation’s favourite Psychic is back on tour with her all new show. “My Ability” Sally explains “ allows me to harness the energy around individuals in the audience and pass on messages from their loved ones who have passed with incredible accuracy….so take your seats, relax, be open minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.” With her love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment. | 9th Feb | Buy |
| THEATRE | Joanne McNally The Prosecco Express | February Joanne McNally The Prosecco Express Lisa Richards Presents THEATRE We are thrilled to welcome Joanne McNally to the Town Hall Theatre for a live performance with her brand new sell-out show The Prosecco Express. The world around her is getting married, having children and streaming off to buy slow cooker crock pots and buggies. Joanne owns nothing and has birthed nothing and despite some ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE (incredibly minor) comedic achievements, her mother is still trying to convince her to go back and study nursing. Due to her thirties age box, Joanne spends her weekends celebrating other people’s milestones at their garden parties drinking prosecco out of jam jars. She is full of questions, her main one being if she doesn’t have a child, who will be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone? She’s a people’s person, she’s just not sure she’s a raising people’s person. And what if she doesn’t marry anyone. Is she prepared to face her biggest fear of being buried with her mother? And once her mother reads this, will she retract her offer? Joanne tackles the trials and tribulations of modern life with hilarious, charming, irreverence. Joanne wants you to know that she wrote this herself but stands by the previous line 100%. Age recommendation: 16+ Running time 120 MINS | INCL. INTERVAL | 24th Feb | Buy |
| MUSIC | Patrick Feeney | February Patrick Feeney MUSIC Patrick Feeney was born to sing! Patrick Feeney was born to sing and from the tender age of four he wanted to be on stage with his father who played in a local band. His phenomenal success, especially over the past few years, is summed up in three words from the title of Patrick’s first album, back in 2003 – that title says it’s all… Thanks to You. Its 16 years since the then teenager released that debut album, and while he has recorded countless songs since, he still lives by the motto that it’s thanks to you, the fans, that he is such a success today. Patrick has legions of fans across Ireland and is a regular guest on TV and Radio. Patrick is known nationally for his remarkable tenor voice. He has won many prestigious awards over the years and is a versatile performer. Why not join one of our finest for an unmissable night of Country and Gospel. | 25th Feb | Buy |
| COMEDY | Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible | March Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible PM Live LimitedProudly Presents COMEDY Please note the change of date to March 2022 One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo. But this is also a love story with the twist, or even a really bad sprain. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning?Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less. “He’s fast, absurd and very Funny” - Radio Times ‘No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride’ The Guardian | 3rd Mar | Buy |
| COMEDY | Jason Byrne - On Your Marks, Get Set … Gig! | March Jason Byrne - On Your Marks, Get Set … Gig! Róisín Dubh Comedy and Special Eye Entertainment present COMEDY Jason Byrne has been On His Marks since March 2020. Now he’s set and ready to explode onto the stage. The Outright King Of Live Comedy (The Times) is ready to take back and carefully disinfect his crown. How can one man’s life continue to fall apart while he is essentially locked in his own house? "Full on, doubled up, gasping for oxygen, hilarious" Chortle This hilarious brand new show sees Jason attempt to make sense of the year in which his life officially became a sitcom script. He’s absolutely bursting for a chat. Are you up for it, cause Ready Or Not Here He Comes. "There is nobody else on the planet who makes me laugh like that. Your world will be a better place after seeing Jason live." The Newcastle Chronicle | 12th Mar | Buy |
| MUSIC | Declan O’Rourke | March Declan O’Rourke Róisín Dubh presents MUSIC Declan O’Rourke is an artist known as a consummate performer who captivates audiences time and time again the world over whether commanding the stage alone with a guitar and a microphone, accompanied by a 50 piece orchestra, or surrounded by a band. Having performed extensively in the US, Europe and Australia, O’Rourke’s growing status is one of a significant global artist. From his debut, Since Kyabram (2004), O’Rourke has been praised by songwriting giants such as John Prine (“a great songwriter”) and Paul Weller (“he writes the sort of classic songs that people don’t write anymore”). His work, meanwhile, has been covered by world-class artists such as Christy Moore, Camille O’Sullivan, Eddi Reader, and Josh Groban. “O’Rourke is a masterful lyricist and staggering guitarist” - Mojo O’Rourke has released seven acclaimed albums, an expressive body of work (“proferring reassurance in the face of inevitable sorrow” - New York Times' music writer, Jon Pareles) that catches the light in many ways. His latest (seventh) album, Arrivals, (April 2021) is assuredly his most distinctive yet. Emerging at a time when the world is in a phase of serious flux, Arrivals is more present than past, however, and is also his most humanitarian. Produced by Paul Weller, Arrivals features emotionally potent songs that summon the atmosphere of some of the great folk records that influenced the developing artist and musician as a younger, aspiring writer. - Tony Clayton Lea, Irish Times. | 19th Mar | Buy |
| MUSIC | Legends of American Country | March Legends of American Country MUSIC Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe's No.1 multi award winning show " The Legends of American Country " returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics. The 2022 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash, Don William, Patsy Cline, and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, John Denver, and Jim Reeves with countless other well known hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza . The show features 4 fantastic singers who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that authentic western sound coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art production that will transport you all the way hand clapping and toe tapping to Nashville and back in one night . One things for sure if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town ! Over 2,000 5 star reviews ! Country Music Northern Ireland “As good as Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville“ CMT “Pure Raw Country at its Best“ “fantastic show of nostalgic country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians“ . Hot Country TV | 26th Mar | Buy |
| MUSIC | The Staves | March The Staves MUSIC "their three-part blood harmonies form the shimmering centre of an elaborate, album-long soundscape" 8/10 - Uncut "elegantly nuanced" ★★★★ - Mojo "an album with attitude" - Sunday Times Culture "pop-rock sophistication" ★★★★ The Times "melodic sweetness is bolstered by a sense of urgency and stylistic cool" ★★★★ The Guardian “a sophisticated return” ★★★★ NME The Staves are thrilled to announce a run of live shows for this Autumn in support of their new album ‘Good Woman’, out now on Atlantic Records. “We’re so excited and thankful to be announcing a UK tour today. It’s been a long old year and we can't WAIT to play music in front of people again! We hope to see all your lovely faces there.” Good Woman was written and recorded in a time of severe turmoil for the band, seeing the ending of relationships,the death of their beloved mother and the birth of Emily’s first child. Produced by John Congleton, the album stands as a testament to their strength and that of other women, to sisters, mothers and daughters. To love, loss and change. To trying to be a good woman. | 26th Mar | Buy |
| COMEDY | Oliver Callan | April Oliver Callan COMEDY Impressionist Oliver Callan brings his award-winning Callan’s Kicks comedy show to life on stage for the first time in seven years. Aiken Promotions and the Co-Taoiseachs are totes excited to announce RTÉ’s award-winning show Callan’s Kicks Live on stages across Ireland in April and May 2022 (at long, long last). Oliver Callan brings his huge cast of characters to the stage for the first time in seven years. A delay thanks in part to the dude who ate bats for breakfast and gave the world a pandemic (allegedly). It’s the first live Callan’s Kicks show in the age of Co-Teeshes Micheál and Leo the ledgebag, Boris and Biden and celeb scientists like Luke O’Neill. As we try to recover from lockdowns, NPHET advice and Stephen Donnelly interviews, Callan deconstructs the leaders and stars of politics, sport and entertainment in a special night of comedy. Callan’s Kicks Live promises to be an effective vaccine against Covid-news saturation, ish. Join the Marty Party and the Two Tommies, hear an alternative history of Ireland, a whirlwind tour of county accents, movie stars and GAA legends. Ever wanted to see the Rose of Tralee in five minutes? Why is Enda Kenny riding trains? What does Mary Lou really want? Why is Michael D Higgins running a zoo at the Aras? Why is Bertie back? Can Dermot Bannon be stopped and brought to justice? Oliver Callan brings his most ambitious live show to the stage yet, with dozens of impressions, sketches and voices kicking our leaders and legends into the next decade. See | 3rd Apr | Buy |
| THEATRE | John Cooper Clarke - I Wanna Be Yours | May John Cooper Clarke - I Wanna Be Yours THEATRE Poet; Rock Star; TV & Radio Presenter; Comedian; Cultural Commentator "I say to people, have you heard of John Cooper Clarke and if they say, yes, yeah he's an absolute genius and you just go, 'oh - ok, you've saved me a lot of time" Steve Coogan John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’. His unique poetry writing and rapidfire delivery style was recorded and put to music by lengederary producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunian superstars, such as Buzzcocks Pete Shelley and The Durutti Columns Vinnie Reilly. Seminal tracks such as Beasley St and Evidently Chickentown featured on the massive hit album Snap Crackle and Bop, one of 4 big selling original album releases on Sony Records in the late 70s and early 80s. They established John as one of the most prolific artistes of the Punk years. JCC headlined gigs with support from many soon to be superstars including Joy Division, New Order and Duran Duran. He himself featured as special guest on many shows by the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks and The Clash. His poetry collection 10 Years in An Open Necked Shirt came out in the early 80s on Random House - Penguin, featuring the lyrics to his albums and more original material. It is one of the biggest selling poetry books in the UK. Since then his career has spanned cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. These days he performs purely as a stand-up solo poet. His unique poetry show has been running in theatres worldwide for over 12 years. John's latest poetry collection The Luckiest Guy Alive was released worldwide in November 2018 via Picador/Macmillan. Featuring over 30 poems, it includes many of his adoring public's favourites such as; I've Fallen In Love With My Wife, Beasley Boulevard and Get Back on Drugs you Fat F*ck. Today, JCC is as relevant and vibrant as ever and his influence just as visible on today’s pop culture. Aside from his trademark ‘look’ continuing to resonate with fashionistas young and old, and his poetry included on national curriculum syllabus, his effect on modern music is huge. His influence can be heard within the keen social observations of the Arctic Monkeys and Plan B amongst many others. John has been involved in two recent global number one albums. The Arctic Monkeys putting one of John's best loved poems, I Wanna Be Yours, to music on their critically acclaimed and the best selling album world wide in 2013-14, A:M. JCC's collabaration with Plan B, Ill Manors spawned a best selling soundtrack album and a hard hitting movie. John's track, Evidently Chickentown, was used as the soundtrack over the credits of the penultimate episode of the hit TV show, The Sopranos. He continues to feature on many British TV shows, with appearances on 8 out of 10 cats and Have I got news for you, being particularly well received. Alongside his frequent BBC 6 Music shows they have opened up a whole new audience for him. His latest live show, touring across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada & Australasia, is a mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat - a chance to witness a living legend at the top of this game | 4th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | Irish Women In Harmony | May Irish Women In Harmony MCD presents MUSIC Irish Women In Harmony Announce Details Of Their Highly Anticipaed Live Debut Irish Women in Harmony is a collective of Irish female artists who have come together to support one another - both creatively and practically - in pursuit of their artistic goals. In the broader community the collective aims to raise public consciousness for women and children living in crisis. This very special gathering will bring together some of the leading lights of the contemporary Irish rock/pop music scene, for what promises to be a unique, not-to-be missed showcase of home grown female talent. The forty-strong collective came together in the summer of 2020, under the award-winning songwriter/producer RuthAnne Cunningham, to record their record-breaking cover of 'Dreams' by The Cranberries. The release, which raised money and awareness for the Safe Ireland charity, was a beacon of light during the pandemic. Music lovers will now be able to hear 'Dreams' live for the first time, together with a specially curated programme of classic songs, both old and new, from the forthcoming Irish Women In Harmony debut album. With a rotating line-up of artistes and special guests, no two shows will be the same, with fresh surprises every night. Irish Women In Harmony continue to support, nurture and encourage female artists. They have accomplished a lot in the lockdown era, watch them fly in the months ahead.Latest Single 'Only A Woman' Out Everywhere Now On Sale Thursday 23rd at 10am | 18th May | Buy |
| MUSIC | UK Pink Floyd Experience | May UK Pink Floyd Experience Prestige Productions MUSIC Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock’s most influential bands, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd. Featuring songs from the iconic album “The Dark Side Of The Moon” and classics including “Wish You Were Here”, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”, “Another Brick In The Wall” and “Comfortably Numb”. Show includes Strobe LightingDuration 2 hours 20 mins incl interval | 29th May | Buy |
| THEATRE | Jason Manford: Like Me | June Jason Manford: Like Me Phil McIntyre Live ltd, by arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management Proudly presents THEATRE He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday). Jason said: “After the fun we had on my last tour ‘Muddle Class’, I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand up show, ‘Like Me’. In these trying times it’s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle! So I’m coming to a venue near you in 2021 so we can have a good laugh together. See you then.” ‘First & Last’ (BBC One), ‘The Masked Singer’ (ITV1), ‘What Would Your Kid Do?’ (ITV1), ‘Olivier Awards’ (ITV1), ‘Scarborough’ (BBC One), ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News For You’, (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) have all helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic. The Sunday Times “Engaging and Witty” The Times "Manford, in short, is a total pro." “Effortlessly entertaining” ★★★★ Evening Standard “He's blessed with the sort of laid-back charm and sharp turn of phrase you can't manufacture”★★★★ Daily Telegraph “Manford successfully straddles the line between contemporary stand-upand old-school mainstream entertainment.”The Guardian Manchester Evening News "…you'll doubtless love this show" | 16th Jun | Buy |
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