Theatre Comedy Music Family Festival

Event Gu de
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Feb – May 2014
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Your guide to all the latest shows
s & projects in Ballymun
Showing:
Theatre
‘Cleaners’ axis new comedy
‘4EverBoyz’ the
spoof band returns
‘Faith’ from Gúna Nua
Comedy
Tommy Tiernan
David O’ Doherty
Embarrassing Mother
Music
Sharon Shannon
Katherine Lynch
Family
Magical Mayhem
with Colly Jolly
The Jungle Book
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Hello there and welcome to our 2014 event guide. We’re
delighted to present another bumper programme of all the
best in local, national and international theatre, comedy,
dance and music in the coming months.
What better way to start us off than the comedy legend
MARK O’BRIEN
that is Tommy Tiernan making his return to axis, John
ACTING DIRECTOR
Sheahan of the Dubliners, internationally renowned
company Graeae and a fantastic touring exhibition from
Practice.ie, all in February. In March we will produce a
brilliant new comedy show ‘Cleaners’ by Colm Maher
in our theatre as well as a studio presentation of ‘The
Essentialist’ by local writer Paddy Kavanagh as part of our
Playground mentoring initiative. April sees the LiFT Youth
Arts Festival getting young people involved creatively along
with theatre from Gúna Nua and comedy from the hilarious
David O’Doherty. May sees a range of Bealtaine events
and great theatre from Bigger Picture Projects and Shiva
Productions.
Our Home Sessions Music concerts continue this season
with Sharon Shannon and Katherine Lynch and we continue
the development of our residencies with magician Shane
Gillen. On top of that we have new projects in writing, music
and dance which will see hundreds of people participating
in, and developing their own creativity, including a major
new youth arts project with the HSE and Dublin City Council
called ‘Space’.
So here’s to a great year. This programme is our invitation
to you to take your place, see a show, take part in a project,
record a song, have a meeting or come join us for lunch.
Ballymun is a vibrant community in a great city so whether
it is for the first time, a return visit, by foot, by bus or car we
look forward to welcoming you to axis in 2014. Let’s make
collaboration the heart of all we do. Creativity shared knows
no bounds.
Onwards and upwards…
Our gratitude to our funders, friends and
patrons: Ballymun Regeneration Limited,
Dublin City Council, Dublin City Council Arts
Office, The Arts Council, Foras Na Gaeilge,
ARTS
DEVELOPMENT
MUSIC
FILM
GALLERY
FAMILY
THEATRE
DANCE
IRISH
LANGUAGE
RESIDENCY
COMEDY
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‘The Jungle Book’ on 24th May for only
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Mark O’Brien
Acting Director
axis would like to acknowledge the work and
contribution of its Board of Directors, all axis
staff, axis tenants, Kate Bowe PR, form and all
our service providers, volunteers and interns.
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We would also like to thank all our partners
this season, all the wonderful and talented
artists and companies working with us and
all those who have assisted us in any way
since this programme went to print.
Buy 4 tickets to see the hilarious ‘Any
Summers’ on 11th April and get 2
extra FREE tickets to bring 2 more
friends, saving you €30.
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‘Embarrassing Mother’ on 2nd May for
only €20 per pair (normally €30).
Offer limited to first 40 tickets.
One voucher per booking.
PLAYGROUND RESIDENCY
RESIDENCY
Dates: Jan - Jun
By: Arts & Disability Ireland and axis
THE CHATS
Dates: 6th Feb >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: Free >>> By: axis
Arts & Disability Ireland and axis: Ballymun
present a new performing arts residency.
This residency is designed to support the
professional development of, and the creation
of new work by performing artists with
disabilities.
To launch our season axis are
delighted to host a very special
event where artists from Ballymun
and those who have worked with
axis will gather to talk about their
work, share their plans and ideas
and look forward to the year ahead.
Following several successful residencies across
various disciplines, ADI and axis are working
together to offer a residency and bursary to
an artist with a disability who is interested in
developing their performing arts practice. The
artists chosen by the panel for this residency
are Stefanie Preissner with additional support
to Fintin Kelly.
Previous chats have seen
established and budding dancers,
photographers, performers,
musicans and visial artists chat
about their work, share new
ideas and enjoy meeting new
people in a relaxed setting. If
you or any artist you know would
be interested in joining us for
an evening full of creativity,
contact us on (01) 883 2100.
axis cast & crew
Acting Director
Programme Manager
Accounts Administrator
Box Office & Marketing Manager
Crèche Manager
Technical Manager
Music Studio Co-ordinator
Book-keeper
Arts Development Co-ordinator
Projects Co-ordinator
Operations Manager
Box Office & Reception
Café Manager
Maintenance & Duty Manager
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Mark O’Brien
Niamh Ní Chonchubhair
Patricia Martin
Philip Keogh
Martina Devey
Joe Flavin
Seán Mc Cormack
Mary Carpenter
Emma Connors
Niamh Fitzpatrick
Anita Purdy
Anna Kavanagh, Deirdre Purdy & Sharon McGuire
Marcella Pintos
David Kelly
All information is correct at time of printing, for up-to-date information visit
www.axis-ballymun.ie or contact axis on (01) 883 2100. axis has a child protection
policy and procedures in place. For more info contact (01) 883 2100.
BOOKING
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and for 90 mins before an event.
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ACCESSIBILITY
With the help of Arts and Disability
Ireland we are broadening our
services to cater for deaf, visually
impaired and disabled visitors.
We are working on programming
captioned performances for deaf
or hard of hearing visitors. For these
performances we will also have an infrared loop system for visitors using hearing
aids. To find out when the next captioned
performance is being organised contact
axis’ reception on (01) 883 2100 or email
[email protected]
We can cater for up to 10
wheelchairs in our auditorium.
These spaces are located at the front
of the auditorium and are in clear view
of the stage. There is also a wheelchair
accessible toilet located in our café bar
and lifts available in both our underground
car park and within our building.
Large text versions of
any of our print can be
made available on request
from our box office.
We aim to continue to improve axis
accessibility and would welcome your
suggestions and feedback. Please feel
free to contact axis reception on
(01) 883 2100 or [email protected]
DUBLIN VALENTINES: DERMOT
BOLGER IN CONVERSATION
WITH JOHN SHEAHAN
SIGNS OF A DIVA
Dates: 18th Feb
Time: 8pm >>> Tickets: €15/12
By: Arts & Disability Ireland
and Graeae
Dates: 12th Feb >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €8 >>> By: axis
THEATRE
No one remembers mousey old Sue, the
undertaker from Bingley Bridge. No one
knows she’s a Diva fanatic, until one day she
is offered a cabaret spot at Harry’s Place.
Overnight, Tammy Frascati is born and Sue
finds herself hurtling towards stardom.
John Sheahan is somewhat of a Dublin legend.
A notable Irish violinist, tin whistle player, folk
musician and composer he is the last surviving
member of the original and definitive five
member line-up of The Dubliners. Join him as he
discusses his recently found passion for poetry
and his relationship to a variety of songs and
stories throughout the years - he may even play a
tune or two!
But, as success beckons a handsome
stranger pierces Sue’s heart. What does she
do? Can she have both?
All performances include signed song,
captioned text and audio description.
‘Dublin Valentines’ continues axis series of public
conversations between Dermot Bolger and well
known artists in which he explores their lives,
their work and their relationship with their native
or adoptive city. Dermot Bolger is one of Ireland’s
leading novelists and playwrights. He has a long
standing relationship with axis, who have staged
his award-winning works in Ballymun as well as
Britain, America and beyond.
TOMMY TIERNAN
Dates: 16th Feb >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €28 >>> By: Aiken Promotions
Away from the glamour of the city centre and out to the
burbs, Tommy Tiernan does his first World Tour of County
Dublin. From the Red Cow, the Taj Mahal of cabaret comedy,
to Johnnie Fox's house in the hills. From Taylors Three Rock
once run by his sister-in-law to The Spa Hotel in Lucan
where his mother once took the family to get away from his
father until he "copped himself on". From City West, where
he lost a packet playing cards, to Ballymun "Joe Duffy
country". From Killiney Castle and tae with Enya to
Rolestown for the button mushrooms and everywhere
else in between. Tommy's mastery of stand-up
allows him to take risks other comedians dare not.
Through hilarious storytelling and a high energy,
non-apologetic delivery he continually challenges
his audience who can be confident they are in safe
hands. To see Tiernan live is a rare treat, as his stories
unfold and themes are elaborated his performance
mesmerises as his lyrical way with words make you
laugh harder than you'd ever believe possible.
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4EVERBOYZ: THE PLAY
THEATRE
Dates: 20th & 21st Feb
Time: 8pm >>> Tickets: €15/12
By: Troubadour Productions
A new comedy play set against the backdrop
of the late 80's recession. Before the Celtic
Tiger roared, thousands of young wannabes
attended an audition in The Pod, Dublin.
Their quest? To become the next big thing in
the world of pop! At the end four boys would
stand together to take on the world. They would
become known as… '4EverBoyz'.
After over 10 years at the top, hearts were
shattered at the shock announcement that
4EverBoyz were to call it a day.
…BUT 4Ever means... 4Ever... THEY'RE BACK!!!
Suitable: 16+
Event Guide >>>> February – May
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Mid-term treat
MAGICAL MAYHEM
WITH COLLY JOLLY
The Home Sessions:
KATHERINE LYNCH
FAMILY
Dates: 28th Feb >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15 >>> By: Katherine Lynch
Dates: 22nd Feb >>> Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: €8/6 >>> By: Colm Dawson
Best known for her long running comedy
shows, Katherine Lynch has long held a
secret desire to engage her audience with a
straight up musical project.
A comedy magic show for all the family from
Colly Jolly aka comedy magician Colm Dawson.
Colm has over 20 years experience in magic and
has performed this year for Ryan Tubridy’s 40th
birthday, the President of Ireland and Danny
O’Donoghue from The Script to name a few.
MUSIC
Colm is also resident magician in Tayto Park
where he has perfected his act and hilarious
climb-in-balloon routine. Definitely a show not to
be missed on the school mid-term.
She has gathered an extraordinary group
of musicians and is now presenting ‘Songs
from Settling Dust’, a live presentation
of exceptional music, original songs and
some show-stopping covers including
'On Raglan Road (her dark hair)'. During
this show-stopping moment, through
the wonders of technology, Katherine
manages to duet with her grand uncle,
the poet and author Patrick Kavanagh.
Obviously while the presentation
is musically authentic, you can
expect a few hilarious anecdotes and
introductions throughout the show. It’s
Katherine Lynch after all!
“Colly wowed the children at our party recently
- the laughs kept coming! Colly Jolly is Ireland‘s
top children‘s entertainer!“
Keith Barry, Magician
Suitable: 4+
Katherine released her debut album 'Settling
Dust' this year to rave reviews. The result
is an album that will surprise and delight
fans and has heralded a new chapter in her
career.
“An impressive collection” Hot Press
www.ColmDawson.com
“A surprisingly gripping and delightful
debut” Irish Music Magazine
FILM
The Pictures:
ONE DAY
Dates: 25th Feb >>> Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: €2 Members / €4 Non-Members
/ Membership: €3 >>> By: Dublin
City Council Arts Office and axis in
association with access>Cinema and
Ballymun Library
PRACTICE
‘The Pictures’ is a monthly film club for over
55’s that screens in our 211 seater theatre on
the last Monday of each month. This month
we continue our ‘Book to Screen’ screenings
with an adaptation of author David Nicholls'
critically acclaimed novel ‘One Day’. We are
partnering with Ballymun Library who are
making copies available to our members to
borrow the month before the film to read.
‘Practice’ presents an opportunity for insight into
a range of projects by artists Helen Barry, Ann
Donnelly, Naomi Draper, Ann Henderson, Maree
Hensey, Christine Mackey and Fiona Kelleher.
After one day together - July 15th, 1988,
their college graduation - Emma Morley
(Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim
Sturgess) begin a
friendship that will
last a lifetime.
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Dates: Mar/Apr >>> By: Kids’ Own
GALLERY
‘Practice’ is a national touring exhibition of
work by artists and children, through joint
processes of exploration and enquiry.
‘Practice’ seeks to present an open space
inviting response, engagement and questioning.
The exhibition is accompanied by a programme
of events in each venue. Contact Niamh
Fitzpatrick on (01) 883 2123.
Event Guide >>>> February – May
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SEACHTAIN NA GAELIGE
Dates: 3rd – 7th Mar
Time: 8pm >>> Tickets: €10
By: axis & local partners
CLEANERS
BY COLM MAHER
FESTIVAL
Dates: 11th – 15th Mar >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15/12 >>> By: axis
Le linn an tearma scoile beidh
ealaíontóirí ag obair le bunscoileanna
i mBaile Munna agus an ceantar
máguaird agus iad ag ullmhú le
haghaidh ceolchoirm speisialta in
axis chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar a
gcuid tallann agus ar SnaG.
Mini bars, lockers, champagne, blackmail,
a struggle for power, a Buddha, the lotto,
some cash, some cleaning and lots of Ch'i.
axis are delighted to present a brand
new comedy for its audience this season.
The world première of Colm Maher’s play
‘Cleaners’ is peppered with plenty of Dublin
wit, backstabbing and banter.
From January 2014 primary schools in
Ballymun and beyond will be working
with artists to showcase their talents
at a special perfomance to celebrate
‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’ 2014. Each
night will feature a different school
with proceeds going to support the
schools directly.
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DINNER
THEATRE
AVAILABLE
€25p/p
Set in the basement locker room of a highclass Dublin hotel, meet ‘The Cleaners’
Jewel and Ellie, whom fate has thrown
together in a war of drinks trolleys and
double cross.
Contains some strong language. 15+
Starring Anne Kent (‘P.S. I Love You’,
‘The General’, ‘Waiting For Elvis’) and
Stephanie Kelly (‘Fair City’, ‘Kisses’ &
‘Roundabout Youth Theatre’)
Directed by Mark O’Brien
THEATRE
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Event Guide >>>> February – May
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FAITH BY PAUL MEADE
DAVID O’DOHERTY
Dates: 19th Mar
Time: 8pm
Tickets: €18/14
By: Lisa Richards Agency
Dates: 21st & 22nd Mar >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15/12 >>> By: Gúna Nua
Theatre in association with Civic Theatre
COMEDY
‘Faith’ tells the story of Michael, a
man trying to cope with the stresses of
redundancy and a new role as a stay at
home husband. He meets a charismatic
friend who gives him new hope and a
new job, guarding an empty office block
in the IFSC. They while away the hours
with daredevil tricks, impromptu games
of football and sorting out the meaning of
life. But his new-found optimism and lowpaid employment don’t wash at home. He
soon finds himself with a serious dilemma.
The scene is set for confrontation between
Michael’s responsibilities at home and
the survival of his sense of self, even
his sanity. Darkly comic, ‘Faith’ is an
exploration of one man’s struggle to find
himself in post-recession Ireland.
David O’Doherty, the Ryanair
James Bond, the Kevin
McCloud of the tiny keyboard,
former Miss Ireland, the
offspring of Shannon/Pete
Doherty, his new look is
‘Jaws era Steven Spielberg’,
recipient of the 2008
Edinburgh Comedy Award
and inventor of the last
remaining swimming stroke
‘the squid’ (on back, feet first),
has written a new comedy
show with both talking and
songs. NO SCRUBS.
ARTS
DEVELOPMENT
Civic
Theatre
stage as it is being
developed.
First up in 2014 is
a reading of a new
play from local artist
Patrick Kavanagh
‘The Essentialist’.
PLAYGROUND
This one person
show will be a
treat for anyone
interested in new
writing and was
developed through the axis ‘Playground’
mentoring programme.
A chance to go behind the curtain and into
the rehearsal room to see new work for the
Over three days we will also host readings of
other new work. Tickets are free and our café
bar will be open so you can make an evening
of it.
Dates: 18th – 20th Mar >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: Free >>> By: axis
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THEATRE
ALL SHOOK UP
Dates: 26th – 29th Mar >>> Time: 8pm (Plus 2pm
Matinee on 29th March) >>> Tickets: €12/8
By: Dry Ice Theatre Company
‘All Shook Up’ is a musical comedy built around a
number of songs by Elvis Presley. It is loosely based on
‘Twelfth Night’ by William Shakespeare.
It takes place in 1955 in the middle of America, where
one girls dream and a surprise visit from a mysterious
leather jacketed guitar playing stranger help a small
town to discover the magic of romance and the
power of rock and roll. The score includes many Elvis
classics!
Event Guide >>>> February – May 11
SMALL
PLASTIC WARS
THEATRE
Dates: 31st Mar & 1st Apr
Time: 8pm >>> Tickets: €12/10
By: Bigger Picture Projects
Joe is in total control of his
world. It’s a pity that it exists
only in 1/35 scale and is made of
plastic. Meanwhile back in the
real world there’s a competition
coming up and Joe just wants
to be left alone to build his
models and win best in show.
Unemployment has finally
given him the time to enjoy his
hobby of sticking bits of plastic
together, but unfortunately his
wife, his kids, the bank, his
nemesis Hermann (whose real
name is Brian), the checkout
girl in Tesco and Angela Merkel
have other ideas.
FILM
The Pictures:
THE INFORMER
Dates: 24th Mar >>> Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: €2 Members / €4 Non-Members
/ Membership: €3 >>> By: Dublin City
Council Arts Office and axis in association
with access>Cinema and Ballymun Library
‘The Pictures’ is a monthly film club for over
55’s that screens in our 211 seater theatre on
the last Monday of each month. This month
we continue our ‘Book to Screen’ screenings
an adaptation of author Liam O’Flaherty’s
novel ‘The Informer’. We are partnering with
Ballymun Library who are making copies
ARTS
DEVELOPMENT
available to our members to borrow the month
before the film to read.
Set in Dublin in 1922, Gypo Nolan has
been exiled by his IRA cell for refusing an
assignment to kill a man. The British have
posted a reward for the whereabouts of his
best friend, IRA soldier Frankie McPhillip,
Gypo goes to the headquarters of the hated
Black and Tans and reveals his friend’s
location. The IRA soldiers present notice that
the impoverished Gypo
now has money to
burn and suspect his
involvement.
SPACE
Dates: Mar/Apr >>> By: HSE in
partnership with Dublin City Council
This new project which will see over
12 young people create a space in axis
to develop new work around the the
themes of mental health and creativity.
This work will then be presented
to a wider community in form of
short videos, ebooks and spoken
performance during Ballymun’s ‘LiFT
Youth Arts Festival’.
‘Space’ is funded by the HSE as
part of Healthy Cities programme in
partnership with Dublin City Council.
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A XIS ALL
AREAS
This season will see
local young people
taking part in a specially
designed work experience
programme in various
axis departments. With
more volunteers to be
confirmed, these bright
sparks have requested
experience in a specific
area as this is where their
interest and skills lie.
All of the axis staff are
really looking forward to
working with them!
GAVIN FOGARTY
– Technical Team
During his work experience,
Gavin will be working as
part of the technical team
and developing his skills
at live sound engineering,
lighting design and stage
management.
JAMIE HARRINGTON
– Programme &
Marketing Team
Jamie is interested in learning
what it takes to put an event
together from start to finish
and wants to see what’s
required from all angles –
even the admin bits!
MAGNETIC
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CLEANERS
Friday 2nd May from 6.30pm
Maxine's three sons are
horrified when she starts
stand-up. She is forced
to lie. They think
she's in Lidl!
ENJOY A 2 COURSE
MEAL AND A GL ASS
OF WINE WITH ANY
OF THE FOLLOWING
SHOWS FOR ONLY
€25 PER PERSON
INCLUDING YOUR
TICKET.
John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre,
whose ‘HYPERACTIVE’ was a hit at Galway
Arts Festival, have also produced ‘Outsider’,
‘Body Duet’ and ‘Actions’, for festivals in
New York, Paris, Edinburgh, Mexico, Brazil
and Germany.
THEATRE
ANY SUMMERS
Dates: 10th – 12th Apr >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15/12 >>> By: Joleen O’Brien
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Thursday 10th April
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Thursday 13th March
from 6.30pm
A brand new dark comedy
set in a high-class Dublin
hotel. Meet ‘The Cleaners’
Jewel and Ellie.
ANY SUMMERS
An explosive, passionate, joyous dance
theatre work for five international
virtuosic dancers with backgrounds from
Broadway musicals to Merce Cunningham.
Choreographed by John Scott, creator of
‘Body Duet’ and ‘Actions’, ‘MAGNETIC’ is
constructed like a movement symphony,
focusing on energy. Each dancer pushes
to achieve levels of perfection: personal,
physical, technical and spiritual.
‘MAGNETIC’ balances passion, humour,
sensuality and outstanding virtuosic dance
to create a thrilling evening of dance
theatre, both funny and crazy, bringing
cheering audiences to their feet.
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After its sell out show in Dublin City
Centre, Any Summers is back for 3 nights
only in axis.
‘Any Summers’ is a hilarious romp based
on an Ann Summers party. Six very diverse
women, a mix of age and backgrounds,
turn up at Marianna’s party. The play
opens with naughty games and the women
are shown some very aptly named toys
e.g. “Horn on the Cob”. However, the
play is not all slapstick; there is a serious
undertone to proceedings as the women
reveal their colorful pasts. Audiences
will laugh and cry in equal
measure. Beg, borrow, or steal
a ticket.
Suitable: 16+
Event Guide >>>> February – May 15
LIFT YOUTH
ARTS FESTIVAL
PONDLING
FESTIVAL
Dates: 24th & 25th Apr >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15/12 >>> By: Gúna Nua and
Ramblin’ Man
Dates: 9th – 12th Apr >>> By: Ballymun
Festival Steering Committee
Proud she was in the park that day with THEATRE
her shiny black shoes from a shiny green
box. As she peddled through the park
she took quick glances down to her feet
deciding that cream tights were definitely
the right choice; they did accentuate her
raven black shoes. She was FREE, BRAVE,
BEAUTIFUL, and she was ready to go back
to school in a week and a half and show
JOHNNO BOYLE O’CONNOR how free
and brave she really was. Best actress at
the Dublin Fringe Festival 2013, Genevieve
Hulme-Beaman, returns to axis with the
incredible ‘Pondling’. A story of LOVE,
beauty, chicken-chasing, daisy chains, catkilling, French singing, dress-wearing, ensuite bathrooms and the day at the pond.
Ballymun’s cultural calendar wouldn’t be
the same without the annual ‘LiFT Youth
Arts Festival’. For one full week, the streets
and venues of Ballymun will be hopping as
young people aged 13-23, showcase and
experience the very best in youth arts. The
‘Little LiFT’ programme will also be back
for younger festival goers (10-12 years). With
7 days of participatory projects, workshops,
exhibitions and school engagement,
Ballymun is the place to be. To find out
more about what the Ballymun Festival
Steering Committee and the Festival Youth
Committee have planned this year (or to get
involved behind
the scenes)
contact Emma
Ballymun Festival
Steering Committee
on (01) 883 2136.
GALLERY
YOU’RE NEVER
FULLY DRESSED
LiFT Youth Arts Festival
Exhibition
Dates: Apr >>> By: Ballymun
Festival Steering Committee
This year’s ‘LiFT’ exhibition entitled
‘You’re Never Fully Dressed’ will
be on display in axis gallery during
the month of April. Using the
medium of photography, a group
of young people supported by a
professional artist will explore
what creativity really means to
young people from Ballymun.
Those observations and discussions
will be brought to life through a
series of new photographs. This
refreshing exhibition will be the end
result of a three month process of
engagement.
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‘A heart of comedic darkness that owes
a debt to Pat McCabe... it’s terrific and
terrifying’ The Irish Times
FILM
The Pictures:
THE HELP
Dates: 28th Apr >>> Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: €2 Members / €4 Non-Members /
Membership: €3 >>> By: Dublin City Council
Arts Office and axis in association with
access>Cinema and Ballymun Library
‘The Pictures’ is a monthly film club for over
55’s that screens in our 211 seater theatre on
the last Monday of each month. This month we
continue our ‘Book to Screen’ screenings with an
adaptation of author Kathryn Stockett’s novel
‘The Help’. We are partnering with Ballymun
Library who are making copies available to our
members to borrow the month before the film to
read.
A 1960s-era Mississippi debutante sends her
community into an uproar by conducting a
series of probing interviews with the black
servants behind some of her community’s most
prominent families. Nominated for ‘Best Picture’.
Event Guide >>>> February – May 17
THEATRE
BEALTAINE EXHIBITION LAUNCH
Dates: 1st May >>> Time: 2pm
Tickets: Free >>> By: axis
GALLERY
Bealtaine celebrates creativity as we age. This year’s
celebration in axis will include a group show of work from
artists aged 55+. The exhibition displays the wealth of talent
and invention existing in the art groups and individuals
over 55 years in our community. For more information on
how to submit your work for
consideration contact Niamh
Fitzpatrick on (01) 883 2123.
BRIGHTON
Dates: 7th – 9th May >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15/12 >>> By: Heads on Stage
Jim Nolan’s play tells the story of a feisty Irish
woman, a recently disabled English actor and
a young care assistant, whose paths first cross
in a London nursing home and later reach an
emotional climax in a Brighton hospital.
EMBARRASSING
MOTHER
Dark humour and razor sharp dialogue are
common features of Nolan’s writing. Illness,
Dates: 2nd May
Time: 8pm >>> Tickets: €15/12
By: Maxine Jones
Maxine’s three sons are horrified
when she starts stand-up. She
is forced to lie. They think she’s
in Lidl. Maxine left London
for Dublin in 1990, married
an Irishman, became the first
divorceé, reared three rowdy
sons and discovered how
English she was.
COMEDY
DINNER
THEATRE
AVAILABLE
€25p/p
Maxine has featured on
BBC Radio 4 Woman’s
Hour and RTE’s Arena.
‘Embarrassing Mother’ has
played to full houses in Dublin
and Edinburgh.
“Outstandingly funny”,
entertainment.ie
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death, despair and salvation are regular
themes in the Waterford born playwright’s
work. So too is the inherent yearning for
survival in the human spirit.
The poignant, bittersweet, hilarious and
moving struggle towards redemption is again
at the core of ‘Brighton’.
‘Heads on Stage’ are extremely proud to be
the first amateur group to be given permission
to stage this fabulous play.
ANGELS IN THE PARK
THEATRE
Dates: 12th – 16th May
Time: 1pm (12th -15th May) & 8pm (16th
May) >>> Tickets: €10 (incl. soup &
sandwiches for 1pm performances)
By: Shiva Productions
Who knows why angels appear? Why, in
seemingly ordinary moments, a thread in
the fabric of life is pulled and all unravels
to reveal deep truths no-one imagined ever
existed? Deep truths change lives forever.
Seeing is believing.
Catch ‘Angels in the Park’, Shiva
Productions’ series of ten minute plays,
by new and established writers, including
Peter Sheridan. A huge hit at the Ranelagh
Arts Festival 2013, ‘Angels in the Park’ is a
performance not to be missed.
Suitable: 12+
Event Guide >>>> February – May 19
POSTSCRIPT
Dates: 20th & 21st May
Time: 8pm >>> Tickets: €15/12
By: Bigger Picture Projects
A poignant and humorous account of a
woman turned detective on a mission to
reveal the truth. “From a very early age I
was told I was adopted. In fairness I think
my parents had no choice but to tell me,
what with me being redheaded with pale
skin in a family with dark skin and dark hair
– this made it pretty obvious that something
wasn’t right. While I loved being able to say
I was adopted when I was a child (because
it made me feel exotic), I also learned that
it was a word that was used by adults with
a dropped voice. ‘Bad blood will out’ was
a phrase that was often thrown around in
conversation in relation to adopted children
in 70’s and 80’s Ireland.”
MUSIC
THEATRE
“A gentle, sad, funny delight”. Sunday
Independent
Artist in Residence:
SHANE GILLEN
The Home Sessions:
SHARON SHANNON
RESIDENCY
Shane Gillen works primarily as a magician,
specifically performing in the areas of
mentalism and ‘sleight of the mind’ in both his
stage shows and close-up work. He has been
performing professionally for six years and has
enjoyed bringing his style of magic to people
of all walks of life, from the rich and famous to
the poorest of the poor, abroad and at home.
Magic is a language that speaks to many,
and Shane is looking forward to exploring that
idea further with people in Ballymun and the
surrounding community. Shane will be an
Artist in Residence in axis in 2014.
“...one of Ireland’s most amazing
magicians...” - The Dubliner
“He is very, very good at playing with
unsuspecting minds” - The Irish Times
“...a tantalising slice of real magic...”
- Hot Press
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Dates: 22nd May >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15 >>> By: MPI Bands
Sharon Shannon has music at her
fingertips… literally! The accordionist
from Co. Clare has achieved legendary
status throughout the world and
has made the much maligned
accordion ‘cool’. She is renowned for
her collaborations, not just in Irish
traditional music, but through all
musical genres.
Sharon has collaborated, toured and
recorded with Bono and Adam from
U2, Steve Earle, Jackson Browne,
Nigel Kennedy, Willie Nelson, John
Prine, and Christy Moore. She has
performed for U.S. Presidents Clinton
and Obama, entertained Irish
Presidents Robinson and McAleese,
and most recently Michael D. Higgins.
As a musical icon for over 20 years she
has enjoyed worldwide airplay with
the song, don’t miss this chance to see
a musical legend in axis!
Event Guide >>>> February – May 21
THE JUNGLE BOOK
ALBERT LEE
& HOGAN’S HEROES
Dates: 24th May >>> Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: €10/€8 (see coupons for family
ticket offer) >>> By: Indigo Moon Theatre
Dates: 27th May >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €20 >>> By: Heroic Records
You may think you know ‘The Jungle Book’,
but Indigo Moon Theatre brings you a
surprisingly good story inspired by the poetry
& spirit of Rudyard Kipling’s original book.
Albert Lee, by common consent, is one
of the world’s finest guitar players. He
has worked with some of the world’s top
artists such as Emmylou Harris, the Everly
Brothers, Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton.
Fearless and free, Mowgli the ‘man-cub,’ finds
fun and friendship as he learns to live by the
Law of the Jungle.
Albert is a double Grammy award winning
musician, whose talents continue to be in
demand by fellow performers throughout the
world.
Mowgli’s wild adventures in the dangerous
world he inhabits are brought to life with
inventive shadow theatre, powerful original
music and colourful digital projections.
A contemporary tale: it offers us
wisdom in our eternal quest for
love, identity and belonging.
Hogan’s Heroes features some of the top
musicians in the UK and are now considered
to be one of the best country rock bands in
the world.
FAMILY
Suitable: 4+
A great and unique night out for country
and guitar music fans.
50 mins
FILM
MUSIC
The Pictures:
BEALTAINE FILM
Dates: 26th May >>> Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: Free (As part of Bealtaine
Festival) >>> By: Dublin City Council
Arts Office and axis in association with
access>Cinema
‘The Pictures’ is more than just a film
club; it has become a great social network
for the over 55’s in Ballymun and the
surrounding areas. ‘The Pictures’, takes
place in our 211-seater theatre, so you
can enjoy the big screen in comfort.
This month’s screening is as part of the
‘Bealtaine Festival’ and will be announced
in early April. This one is FREE so why
not bring a friend along and let them
enjoy your fantastic local film club?
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THEATRE
END OF TERM
BY NOEL KELLY
Dates: 30th & 31st May >>> Time: 8pm
Tickets: €15/12 >>> By: Stagemad
Theatre Company
An empty nest syndrome threatens a
marriage. Maura and Michael attempt to
reconcile past events, with the prospect
of an uncertain future. Have you
ever asked yourself is that all
there is to life? If so, don’t miss
this thought provoking play
by the award winning
Stagemad Theatre
Company.
“A little gem”
John Hartery
Event Guide >>>> February – May 23
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TUESDAY
& THURSDAY
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From 2.30pm
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From 2.30pm
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Book: 085 728 3823
From €16 per class
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Book: 087 299 5666
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10+
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5.15pm – 6pm
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with Ciara Regan
MON & WED
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4.30pm – 7.30pm
€7 per class
with Beldance
AEROBICS &
LINE DANCING
WEDNESDAY
& FRIDAY
Over 50’s
2.30pm – 3.30pm
11am – 12.30pm
€3 per class
with Active Living
MUSICAL THEATRE
FRIDAY
4pm – 7pm
€6 per class
BALLET
IRISH DANCING
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Event Guide >>>> February – May 25
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Event Guide >>>> February – May 27
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Playground Residency: Stefanie Preissner
The Chats
Dublin Valentines
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Signs of a Diva
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