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THEATRE	Walls and Windows	August Walls and Windows Abbey Theatre Live-stream THEATRE A new play written by Rosaleen McDonagh,Directed by Jason Byrne, Live-streamed from the Abbey Theatre ‘Lads, when it comes to your time for pickin’ women, you’re not going to have my kind of luck. The best one is taken.’ All Julia and John want is to live their lives with their two sons, on their own terms. But despite their hopes, the outside world and its racism puts paid to their plans. A world premiere of a new play from Rosaleen McDonagh, this tender, complex and beautiful love story examines how external circumstances pull us apart, when all we really want is to be together. Directed by Jason Byrne, Walls and Windows will be live-streamed from the Abbey Stage to your homes on August 27th and 28th. It will be available on-demand for two weeks until 11th September. Tickets: On-demand: Sun 29 August – Sat 10 September Tickets: €20; Concession/Member: €15; Household: €30; Standard Plus Support: €50	27^th - 28^th Aug	Buy
THEATRE	There Are Little Kingdoms	September There Are Little Kingdoms THEATRE by Kevin Barry / Directed by Andrew Flynn Local women cool their heels on a slow night in a small town. A bewildered man steps off a country bus in search of his identity. Lonesome men occupy an early house in search of companionship. These are just three of the scenarios played out in Kevin Barry’s wonderfully imagined and riotously entertaining play. Throw in a lust–deranged poultry farmer, a gigantic taxi driver stricken with chilling visions, and you have a stunning, provocative and richly comic collection from a writer of unique gifts. There Are Little Kingdoms chronicles life in the towns and cities of a changing land, where a strange new music sounds, where there are many uncertainties and absurdities, but where still there’s laughter in the dark – which echoes as compassion. This is a place where everything is changing, and where everything remains the same.	1^st - 11^th Sep	Buy
THEATRE	Medicine	September Medicine Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival present THEATRE Written & directed by Enda WalshStarring Clare Barrett, Aoife Duffin & Domhnall Gleesonwith Sean Carpio How long have you been here, John? I don’t know. And what’s brought you here? That’s difficult to answer. The stage directions say that the audience will be looking at a rehearsal space or perhaps a sound stage, a studio of some sort. John Kane is sitting on a hospital gurney, and very shortly a jazz percussionist, two women called Mary, a very old man and a giant lobster will arrive. Then everything will start. Galway International Arts Festival and Landmark Productions are partnering once more to bring to the stage a new play by Enda Walsh. Medicine will receive its world premiere performance at the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival in August prior to its opening at GIAF 2021 in September. Medicine is the latest co-production from Landmark and GIAF the team who brought you Walsh’s Misterman, Ballyturk and Arlington. Medicine is a dark and frequently absurdist work that shatters the boundary between cast and audience: actors are interrupted by crew members, technical mechanics happen on stage, and performance becomes a kind of therapy. The audience’s laughter becomes complicit in the creation of a surreal universe that shifts abruptly into moments of emotional poignancy. Medicine is a devastatingly funny and moving meditation on how, for decades, we have treated those we call mentally ill. This production features a sensational cast – Clare Barrett, Aoife Duffin and Domhnall Gleeson, accompanied by Sean Carpio – as Enda Walsh once again shines a light on the darkest corners of our collective stories. Walsh returns with his regular team of world–class collaborators – designers Jamie Vartan [set], Adam Silverman [lighting], Helen Atkinson [sound], Joan O’Clery [costume] and composer Teho Teardo. Enda Walsh’s recent work includes the musical Sing Street; the stage adaptation of Max Porter’s book Grief is the Thing with Feathers; The Same; The Second Violinist, an opera with Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy; the musical Lazarus, written with David Bowie; and the ongoing immersive theatre installations Rooms, made with Paul Fahy. He won a Tony Award for writing the book of the musical Once. In-Person Performances, Black Box Theatre Thurs 2 – Sat 18 September Tickets on sale Friday 4 June at 9am (max 2 tickets per booking) www.giaf.ie Livestream Performances 8pm Wed 15, Thurs 16, Fri 17 & Sat 18 September Tickets on sale Friday 11 June at 9am www.giaf.ie Watch On Demand 20-26 September Tickets on sale Friday 11 June at 9am www.giaf.ie **Please note that under current government public health guidelines capacity at this event is limited to 50 people. Maximum two tickets per booking. The venue capacity may increase to 100 in August, pending government guidelines. Stay tuned to giaf.ie and GIAF's social media channels for any updates.	2^nd - 18^th Sep	Buy
MUSIC	The 4 of Us (Acoustic Show)	September The 4 of Us (Acoustic Show) AMA Music Agency Presents MUSIC Blending contemporary roots with rock, the award-winning band was formed by brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy from the border town of Newry. Unable to tour during lockdown, thousands have enjoyed logging on to FB Live to see them perform tunes from 2016's career highlight SUGAR ISLAND right back to their 1989 debut SONGS FOR THE TEMPTED, which first put them on the pop map with MARY, as well as their latest lockdown inspired radio hit WAITING GAME. The regular rehearsing required for each live-streamed show has helped keep the brothers match fit, as Brendan explains: "Considering that we've been off the road for a year and a half now, I actually think that we've got better, and while performing online is great, there’s nothing like the thrill of playing live on stage” Waiting Game Going South Duration 70 mins, no interval, no bar. 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! *All Tickets Subject to THT Booking & Development Fee €1/Ticket	18^th Sep	Buy
COMEDY	Julie Jay: Julie Really Love Me	September Julie Jay: Julie Really Love Me COMEDY Julie Jay is a comic who has taken the comedy world by storm in recent months and already has many impressive accolades under her belt, including winning the Forbidden Fruit Comedy Search 2017 and performing at all major festivals (Body and Soul, Alltogether Now, Electric Picnic, Vodafone). She has also supported the biggest names in comedy, including Neil Delamere, Ardal O’Hanlon, Alison Spittle, has been resident support act for Tommy Tiernan on his Paddy Crazy Horse Tour and most recently has MC’d the 2019 series of the Tommy Tiernan Show. Her new show Julie Really Love Me explores her quest for validation, being childless in the state of Gilead, classroom antics, and guards. Yes, lots and lots of guards. One of the most exciting new voices on the Irish comedy scene, her on-stage warmth accompanied by a sizeable side dish of distinctly Irish self-deprecation. Wry wit, neurotic ponderings and clever joke-writing make her an act not to be missed. Capacity and social distancing for this performance will be subject to the Government guidelines in place at the time of the event	25^th Sep	Buy
COMEDY	Kevin McGahern	September Kevin McGahern COMEDY Cavan man, Kevin McGahern began performing stand up in 2009 and since then has become a well-known face of Irish television and comedy. Kevin was the host of RTÉ’s celebrated show, Republic of Telly for 10 seasons and went on to present documentaries such as Kevin McGahern’s Fast & Furious and Kevin McGahern’s America for the broadcaster. He played the character of Sim Card in the popular RTÉ 2 television series, The Hardy Bucks which is now available on Netflix. Other television work includes, Alison Spittle’s Nowhere Fast, Finding Joy and Bridget and Eamon. Most recently, Kevin appeared in the film Redemption of a Rogue which won multiple awards at the Galway Film Fleadh 2020. In 2017 Kevin starred in the film No Party for Billy Burns.In 2017 Kevin starred in the film No Party for Billy Burns. In 2014, Kevin co-wrote the play The Devil’s Céilí with Philip Doherty, which won Best Play at the All Ireland Drama Festival. Kevin is a regular in top Irish comedy clubs, in particular the International Bar in Dublin. He regularly performs at a number of festivals including, Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Vodafone Comedy Festival, Forbidden Fruit and Electric Picnic. In 2019 he brought his show Taking Off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and subsequently performed as part of the Pick of the Fringe programme in London club 2Northdown. Kevin’s latest TV series, Kevin Paints can be found on the RTÉ Player now. He also features on the improvised comedy animation, Talking It Out on the RTÉ Player.He is currently presenting Summer at Seven on RTÉ One. Capacity and social distancing for this performance will be subject to the Government guidelines in place at the time of the event	25^th Sep	Buy
COMEDY	Neil Delamere - Pick n Mix	September Neil Delamere - Pick n Mix COMEDY 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	26^th Sep	Buy
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. 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!	28^th Sep	Buy
TALK	Where Is My Mind? by Niall Breslin	October Where Is My Mind? by Niall Breslin TALK The award winning podcast live for an Ireland and UK Autumn 2021 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. Buy TicketsTickets (including booking fees) €25.40Additional tickets for this event will go on sale later this year, in line with easing Government restrictions.Please check back here for updates	3^rd 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	9^th 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.	29^th Oct	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	5^th 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	12^th 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+	20^th Nov	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!	10^th Dec	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	20^th 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.	27^th Jan	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	3^rd 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!	4^th 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!	5^th 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.	9^th 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.	25^th 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	3^rd 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	12^th 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	26^th 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	3^rd 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	4^th 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	29^th 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"	16^th Jun	Buy