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Town Hall Theatre | Town Hall Studio | Black Box Theatre
www.tht .ie
AUTUMN/WINTER 2009
Sunday 6 Dec 3.30pm
Admission E6*/E5*
PARKING
Galway City Council operates car parking in nearby
Woodquay, Newtownsmith Car Park, Galway Cathedral
Car Park and Black Box Car Park.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Please let us know - when booking your tickets - of
any special requirements so we can make your visit as
enjoyable as possible. If you book online, you should
phone or email us to let us know of any special
requirements.
Paid attendances at the Town Hall and Black Box Theatres from January to August 2009 exceeded 87,000 - almost identical to the figure for the same period last year despite the economic
downturn and the Town Hall Theatre being closed for refurbishment in June (pictured above). Take a bow Galway audiences! And thank you for your solid support for our programme of events!
HOW TO BUY
WELCOME
Hello and welcome to the October/
November/December programme of events
for the Town Hall and Black Box Theatres.
This season’s line up has over 200 different
performances and events across all artforms
to choose from, so there really is something
for everyone in the audience! We hope to
see you soon and that you enjoy the shows!
Fergal Mc Grath, Theatre Manager
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1. The Box Office is open to personal
callers here at the Town Hall Theatre at
Courthouse Square Galway
Mon - Sat 10.00am - 7.30pm
2. Phone 091 569777 during above hours.
Visa, Access, Mastercard and Laser are
accepted.
*Telephone and personal bookings are subject to
Refurbishment Charge of 50-cent per ticket.
3. Buy online and view programme updates
24 hours at www.tht.ie
*Online bookings are subject to E1.50 booking &
Refurbishment Charge per ticket.
CONCESSIONS/GROUP RATES
Concessions: Available for Senior Citizens,
Unwaged and Students. Please please note ID is
required and is a condition of sale.
Groups: Book a group of 10+ and get 10%
discount. Some events excluded. Contact box
office for details.
INTERVAL DRINKS
Avoid the rush by ordering your interval drinks
before the show.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are available directly from the
Box Office. Ideal birthday and Christmas Gifts!
MOBILE PHONES
Mobile phones must be switched off. Pagers must be
switched off. No cameras, no recording. Management
reserves the right to confiscate offending equipment
and offenders will be removed without refund.
BLACK BOX EVENTS
Events in the Black Box are either stand up
or seated; if seated, note seating is unreserved.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or
refunded unless a performance is cancelled or
abandoned.Your statutory rights are not affected.
Please note the management reserve the right to
make essential changes to the programme.
For full list of conditions, see reverse of tickets.
LATECOMERS
Late admission cannot be guaranteed and can
only occur if there is a suitable break in the event.
Please allow for Galway traffic!
CHRISTMAS FILM
27 Sept RUDO Y CURSI
Dir: Carlos Cuarón · USA,/Mexico · 2009 · 103 mins
4 Oct O’HORTON
Dir: Bent Hamer · Norway/Germany/France · 2007 · 89 mins
11 Oct THE CLASS
Dir: Laurent Cantet · France · 2008 · 128 mins
18 Oct EVERLASTING MOMENTS
8.30pm Dir: Jan Troell · Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden/Germany
start
2008 · 131 mins
25 Oct Bank Holiday - No Film
1 Nov
8 Nov
Japanese Film
KATYN
Dir: Andrzej Wajda · Poland · 2007 · 121 mins
15 Nov FROZEN RIVER
Dir: Courtney Hunt · USA · 2008 · 96 mins
22 Nov BROKEN EMBRACES
29 Nov THE FIRST DAY OF THE
OF YOUR LIFE
REST
Dir: Rémi Bezançon · France · 2008 · 113 mins
Sundays 8.15pm
Membership/season ticket for above nine films E36*/E32* concession
Guest admission to single films E8*/E6*.
Information/booking: Town Hall Theatre 091 569777
MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO TAKE THEIR SEATS 10 MINS BEFORE SCREENING.
SPECIAL SCREENING
Sunday 4 October 3.30pm Admission E6*/E5*
THE DEAD Dir: John Huston · UK · 1987 · 83 mins
Long out of circulation in this country, John Huston’s great film of the
celebrated James Joyce story receives a welcome re-release.
WHITE
Christmas
Dir: Michael Curtiz · USA
1954 · 115 mins
Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye
meet during the Second
World War and become
firm friends. They team up
to become popular as a song
and dance duo ripping up
the nightspots with their
own brand of feel-good
hits. “White Christmas” is a
cracking musical. Sure, it is
outrageously sentimental and
it takes very little time to
develop any of the characters,
but then so what? It’s warm,
sweet, and perfect for a preChristmas afternoon matinee.
The above film will be screened
in a party atmosphere with
carol singing, spot prizes and
light refreshments 30mins prior
to screening.
Comhairle
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Town
Hall
Theatre
Thurs 24 September 8pm
Tickets E20*/E18* concession
JULIE FEENEY
Following rave reviews for the composer
and singer’s sell-out Galway Arts Festival
show, Julie is back to the Town Hall for a very
special performance of her new album pages.
Mon 21 Sept - Sat 3 Oct
(no show Sundays) 8.30pm
Tickets E15*/E12* concession
“…She is an innovator, an original;
incomparable with any of her
contemporaries and she has created what
just might be the Irish Album of the Year…”
The Irish Times
Haw Theatre Company
MICK LALLY in
LAST TRAIN
FROM
HOLYHEAD
Written and Directed
by Bernard Field
Mon 28 September - Sat 3 October 8pm
Tickets E22*/E18* concession
Lane Productions
STONES IN HIS POCKETS
By Marie Jones
Starring
Simon Delaney
(Bachelor’s Walk)
and
Conor Delaney
(I Keano)
Mon 5 October 8pm
Tickets E25*
Frankie
Gavin
and The New
De Dannan
Traditional super group De Dannan
disbanded in 2003 and this July,
original founding member and
world famous fiddle player Frankie
Gavin unleashed a new group, which
in his own words “will reflect a De
Dannan of the 21st century”.
The new line up is led by Frankie
Gavin on fiddle, flutes & whistles
with Michelle Lally on vocals,
Damien Mullane on accordion, Mike
Galvin on bouzouki & guitars and
Eric Cunningham on percussion,
flutes & whistles. Don’t miss!
Two men discover more than they
bargained for as they while away the
night on a train to nowhere. With the
help of drink, poker and a beguiling
Gipsy they encounter the truth within
through the lives of each other.
Town
Hall
studio
Thu 24 Sept - Wed 2 Dec All concerts start at 8pm
Tickets E20/E16 concessions/members
Tickets for concert on Tue 3 Nov E25*/E22.50* concessions/E21* members
Town
Hall
Studio
Mon 5 - Sat 10 October 8.30pm
Tickets Mon - Tues E12*
Wed - Sat E15*/E13*
ID required when collecting tickets at box office.
For special season ticket deals and full programmes visit www.musicforgalway.ie
or contact Music for Galway 091 705962 or [email protected]
Autumn Season
Feast your Ears
Music for Galway
29th International Concert Season 2009-2010
Thu 24 Sept Mon 12 Oct
Tue 27 Oct
Tue 3 Nov
Thu 12 Nov
Thu 19 Nov
Wed 2 Dec
Andreas Haefliger
Aula Maxima
pianoNUI Galway
Aula Maxima
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt
piano trio
Auer Quartet
Aula Maxima
strings
Opera Theatre Company Town Hall Theatre
Mari & Håkon Samuelsen Aula Maxima
violin & cello
Cédric Tiberghien
Aula Maxima
piano
Gandolpho
St. Nicholas’
baroque violin &
Collegiate
harpsichord
Church
One Shot World
Adapted by
Graham Feeley
Tues 6 October 8pm
Tickets E20*/E18* concession
The story is set around a
bungled jewellery store robbery.
Each gangster is assigned a
colour, and instructed not to
discuss each other’s personal
background to minimise the
chances of them being traced if
someone were to be caught.
“Magnetically authoritive and
lucid…the joy is unconfined.”
The Irish Times
Focus Theatre present Bosco Hogan in
I AM OF IRELAND
By Edward Callan
Adapted from the works of W.B.Yeats
To mark the 70th Anniversary of W.B.Yeats’ passing, Focus Theatre
presents a revival of an entertainment on the life and work of one of
Ireland’s great creative icons.
Bosco Hogan gives one of his finest and accomplished performances in a
richly drawn portrait of the poet, the mystic, the visionary and the man.
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Wed 7 October 8pm
Tickets E25*/E22* concession
Due to pHenomenal
public demand!
Town Hall Theatre in association
with Tripod III
FUAIM NA
gCUINNEAGÁIN
(The Cunningham
sound)
Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance with a
contemporary slant. A vibrant group of young
musicians, dancers and singers teams up with
some older, well-known traditional artists
blending and contrasting old with new in a
dynamic, fast-moving musical extravaganza!
The MAGNETS
THE MAGNETS are one of the most uniquely
entertaining music acts in the world today. By
combining harmony vocals with beat box drumming
they have taken a cappella music to a whole new
audience and created a sound rivalling that of any
band with instruments. In fact, THE MAGNETS have
the advantage over any conventional band. They can
perform anytime, anywhere there is space for six
men to stand and sing. From street corner to arena,
just add an audience and let the party begin!
Sat 10 October 8pm
Tickets E20*
From the man who brought you Why Men Cheat and What Men
Want comes the final instalment of the Men Trilogy.
Peadar de Burca’s new stand-up show hits Galway, fresh from
its Edinburgh Fringe Festival success. Comedian and writer
de Burca got married a month ago in Barcelona to a Polish
woman… and now he tells us the reason why he chose this
woman ahead of the other Irish women he almost married…
Allow yourself to be taken on a journey around a man’s mind.
And don’t worry… it won’t take long.
LUKA BLOOM
Internationally acclaimed singer/
songwriter, Luka Bloom, has
enjoyed eighteen years of successful
worldwide tours. With his new studio
album Luka returns to the raw live
sound, reminding us why he is such a
master of the concert stage
“An inspired and inspiring
performer”
Peadar de Burca
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Wed 21 October 8pm
Tickets E15*
MCD presents
WALLIS BIRD
The Headline Agency
Thurs 8 & Fri 9 October 8pm
Tickets E15*/E14* concession
Mon 19 October 8pm
Tickets E25*
26-year-old Irish artist Wallis Bird
is back with her second album New
Boots, the follow-up to 2007’s Spoons,
which rocketed into the Top 10 UK
Digital Album Charts, and earned her
comparisons to Ani diFranco and Janis
Joplin. Having toured over the last two
years with artists as diverse as the
legendary Billy Bragg and Ivor Novello
award-winner Gabrielle, Wallis
rounded off the year by clinching one
of the biggest TV campaigns of 2008
when her storming cover of Just Can’t
Get Enough was used on a prime-time
nationwide advertisement.
Tues 20 October 8pm
Tickets E25*/E24* concession
From the poignant All I Ask Of You to the
dramatic One Day More Mad About’s talented
ensemble conjure stunning performances
which evoke the true spirit of the West End.
Transporting you on a whistle stop tour
into the heart of London’s theatre-land this
award-winning show contains over 25 of
your favourite musicals from composers
such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Boublil and
Schonberg. So, sit back and enjoy two hours
of unforgettable West End and Broadway
favourites - and a superb, glitzy stage show.
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Mon 12 - Wed 14 Oct
Mon 11am & 7pm, Tues & Wed 10am & 12pm
Tickets E8*, Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets),
Schools E6.50*
Ages 5-10
“Two Irish musician comedians are making
original music for kids that doesn’t talk
down to them - or make their parents cringe”
The irish Times
Canada
Jamie Adkins
Children and the young-at-heart will love the funny and charming
Jamie Adkins in his newest show. Jamie’s incredible juggling, slackwire
feats, and acrobatics will amaze you while his humour will have you
roaring with laughter.
This show may well be the hit
of the festival. Don’t miss it.
Mon 12 & Tues 13 Oct
Mon 10am & 4pm,Tues 10.30am & 12.30pm
Tickets E8*, Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets), Schools E6.50*
Ages 6-10
Dermot Carmody and Morgan C Jones
(International Improv and Newstalk’s The Emergency)
In a hilarious music and comedy show for the entire family.
The Musician is a spellbinding new opera
for young people. The story of a child
destined to become the best known
flautist of them all … the Pied Piper.
With magic, dance and its very own
orchestra, The Musician is a dark, original
and truly thrilling piece of musical theatre.
Teater Refleksion
De Røde Heste Denmark
In an atmosphere of warmth, humour
and respect Goodbye Mr Muffin tells the
heart-rending story of the last days in the
life of a beloved guinea pig and the feelings
and emotions experienced during the
passing of a much-loved pet. Moments like
this are rare. Bring a hankie.
Tales from
the Workshop
“Puppet theatre of the
absolute finest, about big
issues in life that we can
all relate to’’
town hall studio
Black Box Theatre
Wed 14 & Thurs 15 Oct 10.30am & 12.30pm
Tickets Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets), Schools E6.50*
Ages 5-9
Your Man’s Puppets
Denmark
GOODBYE
MR MUFFIN
town hall theatre
Ireland
town hall studio
International Conference exploring the world of the
arts for ages 0 to 6 years, and the critical contribution
that the arts make to children and to society as a whole,
Speakers include psychologist David Coleman, presenter
of RTÉ series 21st Century Child, and Martin Drury, Arts
Director with the Arts Council.
Cahoots NI,
The Musician
Black Box Theatre
Natural Born Artists
Northern Ireland
ShakaBang
There’s A Snail
in the Garden
Conference on Arts for Early Years
From the hidden corners of
a quiet workshop, a quirky
collection of puppets comes
magically to life when Clare,
the lovely storyteller, comes
to visit. Begging her for new
stories, the puppets and the
audience are given a rich
banquet of stories and tales.
town hall theatre
Thurs 15 - Sat 17 Oct
Thurs 12pm & 7 pm, Fri 10 am & 12pm, Sat 8pm
Tickets E8*, Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets),
Schools E6.50*
Sun 18 Oct 3pm & 7pm
Tickets E8*, Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets)
Ireland
Youth Ballet West
The Celebration (World Premier)
and Once Upon a Time
The Netherlands
Introdans Ensemble for Youth
Black and
White
Prepare to be amazed by this stunning cast
of twelve red hot dancers who will rock
you with their athletic power, their awe
inspiring grace, and mad sense of humour.
Attention! Don’t let the youth label stop
you from seeing this company, this is not
just for kids!
Town Hall Theatre
Specially commissioned by Youth Ballet West for
Baboró and funded by the Arts Council, The Celebration,
was created by internationally acclaimed choreographer,
Cathy Sharp. Once Upon a Time is an added treat
choreographed by Judith Sibley, Artistic Director of
Youth Ballet West.
town hall theatre
BABORÓ 09
BABORÓ 09
Circus INcognitus
Ireland
Fri 16 & Sat 17 Oct
Tickets E120*/E90*
For Creche Teachers, Parents, Artists, Researchers and Creators
Thurs 15 - Sat 17 Oct
Thurs & Fri 10am & 12pm,
Sat 2pm & 5 pm
Tickets E8*, Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets),
Schools E6.50*
Ages 8+
Photo: Hans Gerritsen
12 - 18 October 2009
Mon 12 - Wed 14 Oct
Mon & Wed 10am & 12 noon,
Tues 11am & 7pm
Tickets E8*, Family Ticket E30* (4 tickets),
Schools E6.50*
Ages 5+
Nuns Island Theatre 20 - 24 October 2009
Tickets E12*/E10* concession
GALWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL 09
Wed 21 October 8pm Tickets E22.50*/E20*
Sat 24 October 8pm Tickets E22.50*/E20*
Jason Byrne
plus John Lynn MC Karl Spain The International Saturday
Night Super Bill with
Colin Murphy, Nina
Conti & Sarah Kendall
Black Box Theatre
Thurs 22 & Fri 23 October 8pm
Tickets E20*/E18* concession
Black Box Theatre
A night of stand up comedy
from the stars of Fr Ted
Joe Rooney (Fr Damo),
Patrick McDonnell
(Eoin McLove) & Michael
Redmond (Fr Stone)
and special guest
Tue 20 October 8pm &
Wed 21 October 1pm
Mephisto present
Wrecked
By Pat Hynes
Whose Line is it
anyway?
with GREG PROOPS
Moonfish Theatre present
The Secret
Garden
Sun 25 October 8pm
Tickets E20*/E18 * concession
Town Hall Theatre
David Johnson presents
Thurs 22 October 8pm Tickets E22.50*/E20*
Stewart Lee
PJ Gallagher, Dead Cat
Bounce & Neil Delamere
with special guest
Town Hall Theatre
Kevin McAleer
Also… Late Night Comedy at the Town Hall Theatre Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11pm
Featuring the best comedians of the festival
Wed 21 October 8pm &
Thurs 22 October 1pm
Zelig present
The Donahue
Sisters
By Geraldine Aron
By Christian O’Reilly
A Public Art project funded by the Per Cent for Scheme
Thurs 22 & Sat 24 October 4pm
Town Hall Theatre
Here We Are
Again Still
For tickets, contact
Town Hall Theatre Box Office.
For further listings and information see
www.galwaytheatrefestival.com
Sat 24 October 8pm
Tickets E25*/E22.50* concession
Fr Jack (Frank Kelly)
Black Box Theatre
MC Gerry Mallon
Now in its second year, the festival
showcases the best emerging local and
national theatre companies.
Declared one of the highlights of 2008 by
The Irish Times Culture supplement, the
festival saw sell-out crowds last year
so early booking is advised.
Galway City Council,
Galway Arts Centre and
Decadent Theatre present
Adapted from
the book by
Hodgson Burnett
Saturday 24 October 10:30pm
GALWAY THEATRE FESTIVAL 09
21 - 25 October 2009
For full programme and regular updates visit
www.galwaycomedyfestival.com
Previews Fri 23, Sat 24, Mon 26 Oct 8pm
Performances Tue 27 - Sat 31 Oct 8pm
TOWN
HALL
THEATRE
Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 October 8pm
Tickets E17.50*/E15* concession
Encore
WHO KILLED THE CELTIC TIGER?
HAL KETCHUM
Hal Ketchum has sold over 7 million
albums and had 15 top 10 hits
worldwide including Past the Point of
Rescue, Mamma Knows the Highway,
Small Town Saturday Night, Sure Love,
Five O’Clock World and Hearts are
Gonna Roll.
Hal, who was honoured as a
member of the Grand Old Opry in
nashville, wowed Irish audiences
with a sellout tour last year. His
music has had a long connection
with Ireland - it was Irish songwriter
mick Hanly who wrote the hit song
Past the Point of Rescue which took
Hal to stardom.
Wed 28 - Fri 30 October 8.30pm
Tickets E10*/E8* concession
An evening with
MISS PAULA FLYNN
Croí Productions
Although 2007 saw the gossamer voiced miss
Flynn top the charts after her version of Let’s
Dance featured in a campaign for Ballygowan, she
had long been dazzling audiences alongside Jinx
Lennon. With the release of her solo album she
now moves centre stage.
Written by Peter Kennedy, an outrageous comedic view of the Irish economy
and its central figures, through the medium of musical revue.
Thurs 29 October 8pm
Tickets E30*
Tues 27 October 8.30pm
Tickets E12*
A GREAT NIGHT OUT!
30 October - 1 November
Titles confirmed at time of print include the award winning films A Stranger of
Mine and Kamikaze Girls. Full details will be available in the Japanese Film Festival
programme from October.
membership of Galway Film Society
includes admission to the Japanese
Film Festival closing film on nov 1st.
MARY
FINNEGAN’S
WAKE
Directed and Written by
Alex Perry
Produced by
maria Anastacia Keogh
A comedy-horror tale inspired by the famous James
Joyce novel Finnegan’s Wake, this is a supernatural
tale set on the night of Hallowe’en in contemporary
Galway with flashbacks to an ‘age of sorcery’ in
medieval Galway. This will have you holding onto the
edge of your seat - and falling off it with laughter!
JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL
Galway Film Society in association with the embassy of Japan and access>CInemA
is delighted to bring the rich and varied cinema of contemporary Japanese
filmmakers to Galway.
Fri 30 & Sat 31 October
Tickets E16*
Wed 28 October
Doors 8pm
Tickets E22.50*
Over 120 beers, ales
and ciders from
around the world.
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Mon 2 - Sat 7 November 8.30pm
Tickets E15*/E14* concession
Lt. Colonel eamon Colclough served on many
missions with the Un as part of Ireland’s peacekeeping force. From Bosnia to Beirut he has
quietly played his part in the history of the world.
Jane’s Hero is a celebration of the human spirit in
the face of insurmountable odds and shows how
hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places.
For information and details go to
www.greatirishbeerfestival.com
A night to remember for
all country fans!
TOWN
HALL
THEATRE
TOWN
HALL
STUDIO
TOWN
HALL
STUDIO
BLACK
BOX
THEATRE
TOWN
HALL
STUDIO
Wed 4 November 8pm
Tickets E25*
7, 8 & 14 November
12 noon, 2pm & 4pm
Tickets E7*
The Headline Agency
ANDY IRVINE &
DONAL LUNNY’S
MOZAIK
Envisaged by venerable vocalist &
multi-instrumentalist Andy Irvine,
Mozaik is a truly international
ensemble, who can not only
perform music from a wide array
of cultures, but interweave their
myriad influences into an entirely
new sound. Moving effortlessly
from Celtic to old-time to Eastern
European music, these musicians
are as versatile and eclectic as the
music created between them, whose
traditions and styles are distinct yet
blend beautifully to form a cohesive
work of art.
Town
Hall
Theatre
Fri 6 & Sat 7 November 8pm
Matinee Sat 3pm
Tickets E25*, Matinee E20*
Over The Rainbow is a compelling award-winning musical
telling the life story of the late Eva Cassidy.
Featuring ZOE
TYLER ( “Any Dream
will Do” and “How
do you Solve a
Problem like Maria”),
the show follows
Eva’s life from the age of 10 growing
up in a musical family, to her first
professional gig aged just 18, to her
poignant and tragic death aged just
33 and features stunning renditions of
Cassidy’s music including a haunting
interpretation of Somewhere Over
The Rainbow. A must-see for all Eva
Cassidy Fans - and for anyone who’s
lost someone they love.
THE BLOODY
TALE OF LITTLE
RED & WOLFIE
Little Red Riding Hood - sweet little girl
or bloodthirsty mass murderer?
Wolfie - monstrous beast or a sensitive
canine dude who just happened to eat
lots of grannies?
All will be revealed in this dark comic
expose of Little Red Hood
Suitable for ages 7 to 107 years
Written, produced and performed
by Rab Swannock Fulton & Fionnuala
Gallagher.
www.myspace.com/rabswannockfulton
www.facebook.com/rab.fulton
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
studio
Tues 3 November 8pm
Tickets E25*/E22.50* concession
Intrigue surrounds the ruthless beauty Alcina
who spends her time seducing lovers then once bored - swiftly disgarding them. Deceit,
sensuality and seduction pervade Handel’s
glorious music with exquisite arias (sung in
English) that lament love unrequited and faith
betrayed. Considered by some Handel’s last
great opera and set in a timeless world full
of passion and plots where reality blurs with
fantasy, Alcina will delight the first time operagoer and the passionate fan alike.
Town
Hall
Theatre
Wed 4 - Sat 7 November 8pm
Tickets E18* Opening Night,
E22.50*/E20* concession thereafter
Abbey Theatre Amharclann na Mainistreach
TERMINUS
… we go, see the slo-mo ebb and flow; the mill, the babble, the rabble of wobbling
waywards, exiled and aimless, unlike us as, purposeful and double-file, like kids on a
dare, we head who the hell knows where? …
Hold tight, as the ordinary turns extraordinary in this vivid and exhilarating play by
Mark O‘Rowe, writer of Howie the Rookie and Intermission.
Black
Box
Theatre
Intimate
Catapult from the bustling streets to the skies above Dublin, then plummet deep to
the bowels of the earth as three people are ripped from their daily lives and thrown
into a fantastical world of singing serial killers, avenging angels and love-sick demons.
Contains strong language and violent descriptions. Suitable for over 16s.
Sun 8 November 3pm
Tickets E15*/E8* concession
All Ages Show
NOELIE McDONNELL
ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
with special guests
A native of Galway, Noelie McDonnell has
been gaining attention all over the world.
Described in The New York Post as a
‘startlingly good new Irish talent’ in
Hot Press as ‘…The real deal’, Noelie
releases his 3rd studio album this
November - recorded between
Austin, London & Toronto.
www.noeliemcdonnell.com
Town
Hall
Theatre
Mon 9 & Tues 10 November 8pm
Tickets E38.50*
STEVE EARLE
Wed 11 & Thurs 12 November 8pm
Tickets E22*/E20* concession
Fri 13 & Sat 14 November 8pm
Tickets E32.50*
Jon Kenny
I’M NOT SAYS I…
I’M FINE
REBECCA
STORM
With an astute eye for
the ridiculous in modern
life, this performance
which marks a return for
Jon to the type of work
that made his reputation
as one of the funniest
comedians in Ireland
showcases his talents as
actor, stand-up comedian,
musician and singer.
Celebrating 25 years in the music
business this year, Rebecca Storm
visits Galway with her band playing
all the most memorable songs from
her career to date including Tell Me
It’s Not True and Marilyn Munro from
Blood Brothers, Don’t Cry For Me
Argentina from Evita and Woman In
Love and You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
from The Streisand Songbook. Don’t
miss this wonderful evening with an
extraordinarily talented star.
Legendary American songwriter, political agitator
and honorary Irishman Steve Earle makes a
welcome return to Galway.
Robert C Kelly and Michael Harrison Present
Written By Ken Davenport
and People Like You!
Directed by Michael Scott
Don’t miss the Irish Premiere of the longest running play to open Off-Broadway
in years.
From his debut record Guitar Town, which shot to
number one in the country charts and immediately
established the term “New Country’’ to the hard
rock of Copperhead Road (1988), the minimalist
beauty of Train A Comin’ (1995), the politically
charged masterpiece Jerusalem (2002) and the
Grammy Award-winning albums The Revolution
Starts…Now (2004) and Washington Square Serenade
(2007), Earle has never ceased to amaze and
entertain. Masterful. Don’t miss!
Town
Hall
Theatre
Thurs 12 - Sat 14 November 8pm Tickets E30*
“Absolutely superb, it is
seldom you experience
such an enjoyable evening
of music in the theatre”
Gay Byrne
The show features four actors in hysterical and heartbreaking stories about first
sexual experiences written by real people… just like you. In 1998 a website was
created allowing people to anonymously share their own true stories about their
“First Times”. It became an instant phenomenon as over 70,000 stories poured
in from around the globe. And now, these true stories and unique characters in
them are brought to life in this acclaimed 90 minute show. MY FIRST TIME will
have you laughing and reminiscing about your own first time.
MY FIRST TIME . . . I’ll tell you mine, if you tell me yours.You can go online now
and tell your story and it may be featured (anonymously) in the show!
Go to www.myfirsttime.ie
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Black
box
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Wed 18 - Sat 21 November 8pm
Matinee Sat 21 November 2.30pm
Tickets Thurs-Sat E16*
Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) E50*
Wed E12*, Sat Matinee E12*
Mon 16 November 8pm
Tickets E20*/E18* concession
Meridian Theatre Company Presents
ONE IS NOT A NUMBER
9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society
The ever popular musical
Oliver!
by Billy Roche
Tues 17 - Sat 21 November 8.30pm
Tickets E15*/E12* concession
Tue 10 - Thurs 12 November
8.30pm
Tickets E10*
Other Voices
Theatre Company
WE ARE FOR
THE DARK
Gerald Wilson’s
The Bright Day
is Done
Frank McGuinness’
Baglady
Brecht’s
The Jewish Wife
An aging actress is interviewed by
a young journalist who is not what
he seems, a woman is trapped in a
nightmare of the past, another faces
a nightmare of the future:
Town
Hall
studio
Knocknacarra Amateur
Theatre Society
Performed by Gary Lydon
(The Clinic, Pure Mule, Small Engine Repair, Six Shooter)
Set in a salty corner of Wexford town, ‘where the sea holds sway,’ One Is Not
A Number is a haunting, romantic, savage tale of life-long loneliness and
longing as Matty Larkin, the club-footed outcast, learns to adore Imelda
- the girl with the ‘secretive smile’ - from afar.
One Is Not A Number has all the trademark qualities of Billy Roche at
his best as it coaxes epic drama out of mundane encounters with the
melancholy beauty and wit of The Cavalcaders and The Wexford Trilogy.
Wed 11 - Sat 14 November
Tues 17 November 8pm
Tickets E30*
ISLA GRANT
Scotland’s most popular singersongwriter Isla Grant and her
excellent Band ‘Backroom Boys’,
which includes her talented
husband Al Grant makes a
welcome return visit.
“Hugh
Leonard”
Trilogy
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Town
Hall
Theatre
Directed by Tim Landers with musical direction
by Shane Farrell, this show promises to be one
not to be missed.
Vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless
characters with its ever-popular story of the
young boy who asked for more.
Ideal for audiences of all ages with irresistable
songs including, Food Glorious Food,Consider
Yourself,You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, and Oom
Pah Pah, all of which are guaranteed to have you
tapping your feet!
Directed by Sylvia Nolan and
Pat Lally
The Last of the Last of the Mohicans
Pizzazz
Roman Fever
Enjoy three fabulous Hugh Leonard one
acts. Comedy, emotion and surprise are
all in store in this trilogy.
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INFORMATION 091 751 655
Town
Hall
Theatre
Town
Hall
studio
Thurs 19 November 8pm
Tickets E27.50*/E25* concession
Due to phenomenal public demand!
Following their previous sell-out appearances in Galway, The High Kings
(Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey, Darren Holden and Finbarr Clancy) are back.
Playing some old favourites from their platinum selling debut album
and showcasing work from their forthcoming second album the High
Kings (with full band) promise a great night reaffirming their reputation as
a phenomenal live act serving up laughter, good times - and even the odd
sing-along. Dont miss!
Black
Box
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
Black
Box
Theatre
Fri 27 & Sat 28 November 8pm
Tickets E28*
Wed 25 & Thurs 26 Nov 8pm
Tickets E15*/E12* concession
Exit Productions
THE COMEDY
OF ERRORS
By William Shakespeare
Mon 23 November 8pm
Tickets E25*
An Evening of Nostalgia with
Johnny Mc Evoy
Exit Productions, a collective of Galway performers
offer a unique opportunity for Galway audiences to
see “the bards” shortest play. The comedy of errors
is a story of illusion and delusion, fun and mistaken
identity. The play tells the story of two sets of identical
twins separated at birth and the situations that occur
when the twins from Syracuse arrive in warring
Ephesus the home of their long lost brothers.The cast
includes Paul Lynch, Patrick McEneaney, Rose Sweeney,
Margaret Kilcoyne and Gerry Ferguson.
An evening of ‘Song and Story’ featuring all of Johnny’s many hit songs - haunting,
evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style.Johnny’s New
Album Never Smelt The Roses is proving to be one of the most popular albums of 2009.
Thurs 26 November 8pm
Tickets E25*/E20* concession
Mon 23 & Tues 24 November 8.30pm
Tickets E15*/E12* concession
Tues 24 & Wed 25 November 8pm
Tickets E33.50*
Aisling Ghéar Theatre Co
Harlem
Gospel Choir
Flann O’Brien aka Myles na Gopaleen
A brand new adaptation for the stage
by Bríd Ó Gallchoir
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir
return to Galway for two performances
only. Their songs of inspiration touch the
depths of the soul and raise spirits to
angelic heights.
Welcome to the surreal world of Corkadoragha in Western Ireland and
the home of Bonaparte O’Coonassa. Meet Charlie the horse, Ambrose the
pig and the Auld Grey Fella, discover buried treasure, underwater homes
and the perils of marathon Irish dancing! This is Monty Python before
there ever was Monty Python! In Irish with live translation into English.
Town
Hall
studio
Town
Hall
Theatre
Fresh from the success
of two hit RTÉ series in
2008, WonderWomen &
Working Girls, Katherine
Lynch brings her
crazy crew of highly
unusual, but nigglingly
identifiable, modern
Irish Women to Galway.
An Evening with
Virginia Kerr
One of Ireland’s most distinguished sopranos
(equally well known on the operatic stage,
concert and oratorio platform and as a recitalist)
presents an evening which includes a rich banquet
of timeless jewels from the world of opera,
operetta and song - including Balfe’s
I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls;
Puccini’s O mio babbino caro and
seasonal favourites such as O Holy
Night and Ave Maria.Virginia will
be accompanied by the Eqqus
Ensemble for this special
evening of Irish and
seasonal favourites.
Town
Hall
Theatre
Black
Box
Theatre
Populated by a host
of Katherine’s larger
than life creations,
the live show,
sometimes naughty
and often spontaneous,
intertwines the
fantastical lives of
everyone’s favourite
characters from both
hit series. Don’t miss!
Town
Hall
Theatre
Wed 9 - Sat 12 December 7.30pm
Tickets E18 */E16* concession
Family Ticket available at E60* (4 tickets) if purchased before 8 Dec
Friday 27 November 8pm
Tickets E20*
Sun Promotions present
Thurs 3 & Fri 4 Dec 7.30pm
Sat 5 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets E16*/E14* concession
Elvis
“An American Trilogy”
festive spectacular
Back by popular demand, JD King along with
The Tributes, The Cordetts & all the crew, hit
the Town Hall stage once again, to thrill and
entertain all Elvis fans in a spectacular new
production with a festive atmosphere, a show
not to be missed!
PASG
Monday 30 November 8pm
Tickets E20*/E18* concession
Vince Power Music Group
Sat 28 November 8pm
Tickets E18*/E16* concession
Maria Tecce
VIVA!
Following a string of sold-out appearances at Edinburgh
Fringe, Dublin Fringe and Wexford Opera Festival, ItalianAmerican performer Maria Tecce returns to Galway
for her debut Town Hall Theatre performance with her
vibrant new show, Viva!
This sultry night of music blends Argentinean tango,
Spanish ballads, jazz standards, and bossa nova with the
words of Spanish master poet of love, Pablo Neruda.
Town
Hall
Theatre
“Sheer theatrical brilliance” The Times
THE MULKERRIN
BROTHERS
Plus SPECIAL GUESTS
The Mulkerrin Brothers (Padraig, Eamonn and
Seán) were winners of the first ever RTÉ All-Ireland
Talent Show. From Inis Mór of the Aran Islands, the
brothers performed a combination of traditional
music and dance to claim the title.
A major feature of their performance that won the
hearts of the nation was Seán’s sean-nós dancing.
The trio say that people haven’t seen half of what
they can do yet, all three are singers, so expect to
be surprised at how far their talents stretch.
www.myspace.com/themulkerrinbrothers
Town
Hall
Theatre
Music by Charles Strouse
Book by Thomas Meehan
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of Tribune Media Services, Inc.
PASG present the heart-warming tale of Annie and her adventures. Deserted
in an orphanage run by the wicked Miss Hannigan, Annie escapes to an easier
life outside during the Great Depression where tomorrow is always brighter
because of hope - and a certain stray dog, Sandy, who tags along for the fun.
When she is returned to the orphanage she escapes again and her life is changed
when she enters into the world of the millionaire Daddy Warbucks. With every
song recognisable Tomorrow, Hard Knock Life, Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
- Annie is the feel good musical for all the family.
Town
Hall
Theatre
Directed by Brian and Sean Power
Musical Director Adrian Flatley
Choreographer Cherie Worthington Eyre
The Christmas Show is first and foremost a celebration of all things
festive. It is also an excuse to romp through the mammoth back
catalogue of Christmas musical material.
Enjoy the spirit of Christmas in this fun filled show packed with a lot
of your favourite Christmas songs. Our cast is hand-picked for this
special show and they all will shine with their individual yuletide glow.
So come along and celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas
in this variety performance and allow yourself to get seriously
seasonally sentimental.
Merry Christmas! …its the most wonderful time of the year!
Town
Hall
Theatre
Mon 7 - Thurs 10 December 8pm
Matinees 11am & 2pm (8, 9, 10 Dec)
Tickets E18*/E16* concession, Matinees E13*
Black
Box
Theatre
Tues 15 Dec 8pm
Tickets E25*/E20* concession
Ger Fahy
CELTIC EARTH
SHOW
One Shot World
MERCHANT OF VENICE
By William Shakespere
Venice, 1596. Melancholy Antonio loves the youthful Bassanio, so when
Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, Antonio says yes before knowing it’s to sue for
the hand of Portia. His capital tied up in merchant ships at sea, Antonio must
go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender he reviles. Shylock wraps his grudge in
kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest, but if not repaid, Antonio
will owe a pound of flesh. The Jew’s daughter elopes with a Christian, whetting
Shylock’s hatred. While Bassanio’s away wooing Portia, Antonio’s ships
founder, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a
judgment due, Portia swings into action to save Bassanio’s friend.
Sunday 13 December 8pm
Tickets E30*/E25* concession
Centre Stage Productions
A VIENNESE
CHRISTMAS
With Seán Costello
Direct from the biggest classical outdoor event of 2009, Classical Twist at
Marley Park Dublin.
The nationally acclaimed award-winning Seán Costello (Tenor) who thrilled
audiences here with his sold-out shows last year is delighted to welcome
back Celine Byrne (Soprano), winner of the Maria Callas grand prix 2007 and
touring guest of Jose Carreras, and internationally acclaimed violinist Vladimir
Jablokov, accompanied by the Slovak Festival Ensemble, to perform
a celebration of Christmas and Viennese songs and music.
Town
A wonderful variety of well-known favourites.
Hall
The perfect evening…
Theatre
Town
Hall
Theatre
An eclectic mix of haunting melody and
vibrant rhythms.
Ger who was greatly influenced from the
rich musical tradition of Ballinakill , plays
whistles, pipes, bouzouki to experiment with
the many different musical genres. Former
musical director of Michael Flatleys’ Lord of
the Dance show, Ger has gone on to produce
his own show Tara which debuted in the
National Concert Hall and toured extensively
in Europe 2004. Performers on the night will
include, Furry Village, Tara Dancers, excerpts
from Tara and special guests including the
incomparable Sean Costello.
Mon 14 & Tues 15 December, 10am & 11.30am
Wed 16 December 11.45am
Tickets E12* School Groups E10* per child, Teachers Free
Running Time 60 mins
City Theatre Dublin
Christmas is coming and Santa is busy at the
North Pole putting the finishing touches to the
best Christmas there’s ever been… when disaster
strikes! Somebody has stolen Santa’s Magic Book
of Wishes - containing the names of every boy and
girl and all their Christmas Wishes. Who can it
have been? Was it the Plunder Pirates? The Robber
Robots? Or, worst of all, the grisly Gift Gremlins?
Santa needs to get the book back and only you can help! Join him and his trusty
elf, Jack B. Nimble, as they dash through the snow in pursuit of these pesky toy
trashers. But they can’t do it alone. They need YOU. So, come along, join in the
songs and cheer them on or … or … or …there may be NO CHRISTMAS!!!
CTD’s latest all-singing, interactive Christmas show for young audiences
everywhere. The music and lyrics for this show are available as a free download
from www.citytheatredublin.com from November. Christmas
Worksheets, things to colour and lots to do and make
Town
are also available as free downloads.
Hall
Theatre
Sat 19 Dec 8pm
Tickets E18*
Black
Box
Theatre
The Black
Magic Big Band
MING
AND CO ASON
NEXT SE
BLACK BOX Theatre
Thurs 21 & Thurs 28 Jan
Tickets E30*
KEITH BARRY
The Asylum
Thurs 17 - Sun 20 December 8pm
Matinee Sat 19 & Sun 20 Dec 3pm
Tickets E16*/E14* concession
Corrib Dance Academy
OVER THE
RAINBOW
Town
Hall
Theatre
A unique dance presentation
of the classic Wizard of Oz,
illustrating Dorothy’s journey
through the Land of Oz.
Choreographed by Phyllis
Hayes and Judith Sibley, this
highly entertaining production
is sure to enchant all the family.
TOWN HALL THEATRE
Fri 29 January.Tickets E25*/E22*
JACK L
Refurbishment Initiative
In the run up to the Town Hall
Theatre’s 15th anniversary in 2010, we
have undertaken a significant number
of facility enhancements and technical
upgrades including the installation of
new seating, a state-of-the-art Digital
Projection System, a new telephone
system, a database-driven box office
system and an infrared transmission/
loop system for the benefit of
members of the audience with a
hearing impediment.
We have also installed a new floor at
the Black Box and recently re-painted
both theatres. Plans have been drawn
up to next install a new (automated)
flying system in the Town Hall
Theatre and to undertake a range of
other (mostly unseen yet essential
technical) upgrades, as funding
becomes available.
This ambitious programme will
require a total investment in the
region of E750,000 with the theatre
committing to raising 1/3 of this itself
and to generating the balance from
a range of local and national sources.
We already have E70,000 of our
own contribution in place and to
assist the Theatre raise the additional
E180,000 within three years, we have
introduced a 50-cent Refurbishment
& Development Levy on every ticket
sold here since April.
We look forward to your continued
support and to have you join with
us in celebrating the new and more
comfortable theatre experience for all.
Enjoy!
Wed 30 Dec - Sun 17 Jan 7.30pm
(Except 31 Dec, 6, 11, 12 & 17 Jan)
Matinees 30 Dec, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 Jan 2.30pm
Tickets E16*/E14*
Renmore Pantomime
Mother Goose
Take a bow!
28, 29 & 30 December 2.30pm & 7.30pm
31 December 2.30pm
1 & 2 January 2.30pm & 7.30pm
3 January 2.30pm
Tickets E16*/E14* concession
PASG
The Frog Prince
Renmore’s 31st Annual Pantomime launches the spectacular flying
adventures of poor, kind-hearted ‘Mother Goose’. She becomes very
rich when her magical goose starts to lay golden eggs. Tempted by
the evil spirit of vanity she loses her personal share of the ‘Celtic
Tiger’ by exchanging her Goose for the chance to become young
and beautiful. Through many comical and political twists, the devious
Baxter Banker meets his match in the bungling Fairy Harney as
Goodness wins out with laughter and song in the best pantomime
tradition.
Prince Ferdia has a problem. He is gradually
turning into a frog and only the love of a princess
can break the spell. Maggie, the Woman Who
Lives in a Shoe, also has problems. Her evil
landlord Baron Graspalot wants to evict her. Will
Ferdia find his princess before he goes green or
will Maggie’s daughter Fiona distract him from
his quest? To find out book now for PASG’s
heart-warming, hilarious pantomime. Directed by
Jaimie Carswell, with script by Maeve Ingoldsby
and choreography by Paula McGurrell, this year’s
panto in the Black Box is not to be missed.
Town
Hall
Theatre
Script is by celebrated Musical & Panto author, Peter Kennedy who
plays the role of ‘Mother Goose’. It also features a host of talented
Galway performers, exhilarating dance routines, sparkling sets &
costumes and the delightful little Renmore Smurfs.
Town
Hall
Theatre
This superb family entertainment is directed by award-winning twins
- Brian & Seán Power.
The arts really matter to us in Ireland; they are a big part of people’s lives,
the country’s single most popular pursuit. Our artists interpret our past,
define who we are today, and imagine our future. We can all take pride
in the enormous reputation our artists have earned around the world.
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The arts play a vital role in our economy, and smart investment of
taxpayers’ money in the arts is repaid many times over. The dividends
come in the form of a high value, creative economy driven by a flexible,
educated, innovative work force, and in a cultural tourism industry
worth A5 billion a year.
www.artscouncil.ie
The Arts Council is the Irish Government agency for funding and
developing the arts. Arts Council funding from the taxpayer, through
the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, for 2009 is A75 million,
that’s about A1 a week for every household.
So, at the end of your next inspirational encounter with the arts, don’t
forget the role you played and take a bow yourself!
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