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me Program of E Sept 2 y l u J vents 009 Town Hall Theatre | Town Hall Studio | Black Box Theatre www.tht .ie HOW TO BUY 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 New SEATING PLAN Town Hall Theatre GIFT VOUCHERS Gift vouchers are available directly from the Box Office. Ideal birthday and Christmas Gifts! stalls PARKING Galway City Council operates car parking in nearby Woodquay, Newtownsmith Car Park, Galway Cathedral Car Park and Black Box Car Park. 2. Phone 091 569777 during above hours. Visa, Access, Mastercard and Laser are accepted. 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. *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. Balcony 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. Groups: Book a group of 10+ and get 10% discount. Some events excluded. Contact box office for details. BLACK BOX EVENTS Events in the Black Box are either stand up or seated; if seated, note seating is unreserved. INTERVAL DRINKS Avoid the rush by ordering your interval drinks before the show. 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. uncil y Co C it Gaillimhe | Ga na lw ch a ra y media sponsor LATECOMERS Late admission cannot be guaranteed and can only occur if there is a suitable break in the event. Please allow for Galway traffic! Galway Film Fleadh TUES 7 – SUN 12 JULY 2009 The Galway Film Fleadh will be celebrating its 21st Birthday party in style - hosting international features, documentaries, new Irish shorts and World Premieres of Irish Film features. This year, the Fleadh has selected some uplifting and inspiring feature films which pepper the programme. Baraboo tells the story of a single mother’s struggle to run a motel - a film that offers a touching, funny and compassionate study of how strangers become friends, and friends become family. Sugar, Ricky and The Maid and are among the titles that will have you leaving the cinema with your spirits raised and a smile on your face. As ever, our documentary lineup is studded with pearls: As those fashionistas out there will know, Vogue publish twelve issues per year - but only one of these sets the style for the world more than any other publication: The September Issue. In this all-access documentary we see Anna Wintour quest to edit Vogue’s biggest ever September issue (ever see The Devil Wears Prada?). Ngawang Choephel is both a filmmaker and archivist of cultural traditions, when he traveled to his homeland to record songs he started to shoot Tibet In Song: his passionate testament for the value of cultural heritage in the face of adversity. Such are the times we are in, The Red Tail tells the story of the human devastation that accompanies a company’s downscaling: Roy Koch has been laid-off from him job as an airline mechanic - his job is outsourced along with hundreds of others, to China. In this timely documentary, he travels to China to meet his replacement and to come to terms with his new life. Irish films feature proudly in this year’s line-up. Conor Horgan’s chilling One Hundred Mornings, or Ken Wardrops’ His And Hers, Brendan Muldowneys’ Savage – all Irish films, all world premieres, and all debut features. The Fleadh is a festival of discovery, and this summer we invite you to navigate through a treasure trove of cinematic gems. Looking forward to seeing you at the Fleadh. For full details visit www. galwayfilmfleadh.com Town Hall Theatre Comhairle Ca th Town Hall Theatre Foyer Thurs 9 July 8pm Tickets E27* Michael’s brilliantly engaging delivery and effortless rapport with the audience have led to him to be hailed, by audiences and critics alike, as the best new stand up to emerge in a decade. He took the comedy world by storm last year selling out shows around the UK including an impressive five nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. His hugely successful debut DVD release, Michael McIntyre Live & Laughing, became the fastest-selling debut stand-up DVD of all time selling nearly 600,000 copies to-date and rising. Tues 14 - Sat 18 July 8pm Matinee Fri 17 & Sat 18 July 2pm Tickets E23*/E20* concession IRELAND PALACE OF THE END Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Pignut Productions By Judith Thompson Directed by Greg Hersov FLEA CIRCUS It’s amazing! It’s spectacular! It’s astounding! It’s tiny! Feats of astonishing bravery and breathtaking beauty - acrobatics, trapeze, high wire and more - all performed by highly trained, teeny tiny fleas. Pignut will be joined in this production by Electric Bridget. Mon 13 - Sat 18 July 6pm Tickets E15*/E12* concession IRELAND Dragonfly REPTILIAN Dorothy believes her 63rd birthday will mirror every other day: cleaning the house and reciting poetry to her beloved turtles while her husband Richard works late with his young secretary. But past and present events collide with catastrophic consequences for everyone, even the turtles. ‘Have you ever told yourself an unforgivable lie?’ A female American soldier facing a court-martial for torture and prisoner abuse, a British former UN weapons inspector exposed as a source for a BBC journalist, and an Iraqi woman pursued by Saddam Hussein’s secret police; each wrestle with the truth in Judith Thompson’s urgent, hard-hitting and devastating new play. The Royal Exchange has been at the centre of theatrical endeavour in the UK for more than 30 years. Supported by Lane Productions. “Thompson’s triptych combines the most penetrating images of the Iraq war...astonishing.” The Guardian “…wild imagining and clever execution.” The Sunday Independent Black Box Theatre Town Hall studio Town Hall Theatre GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 09 In preparation for his 30 date UK arena tour this autumn, which includes three nights at London’s O2 and four nights at The Wembley Arena, the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre will perform one night at Galway’s Black Box Theatre. GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 09 Michael McIntyre FLEA CIRCUS MINI TOP Mon 13 - Sat 25 July (Excl. Sun 19 July) 10.30am/11am/11.30am/12noon/ 2.30pm/3pm/3.30pm/4pm/4.30pm Tickets E5* IRISH PREMIERE Tues 21 - Sun 26 July 8pm Tickets E25*/E20* concession Circa MICHAEL CLARK COMPANY FURIOSO Choreography Michael Clark Lighting Design Charles Atlas Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble Since forming his company 25 years ago, Michael Clark has changed the face of British dance and is renowned for legendary collaborations with bands, fashion designers and visual artists. Circa, Australia’s premier contemporary physical theatre company, return to Galway Arts Festival following their sell-out performances in 2007 and 2008, for the European premiere of their new show. Furioso, is a physically astonishing show with explosive encounters, dynamic group scenes and achingly beautiful solos. Michael Clark Company’s new production evolves from his admiration for the music of rock’s holy trinity, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed, who worked in close proximity during the 1970s. “One of Britain’s most important living creators of dance.” The Daily Telegraph “No amount of words could really describe what happens or the range of emotions one feels in watching such an ensemble do such incredible things with their bodies.” ABC Australia Black Box Theatre Black Box Theatre GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 09 GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 09 Wed 15 - Sat 18 July 8pm Tickets E25*/E20* concession “If there are better productions of these plays this year, (Midsummer and The Merchant of Venice) or even in the next few years, I will be astonished.” The Guardian IRISH PREMIERE Thurs 23 & Sat 25 July 8pm Matinee Fri 24 July 2pm Tickets E25*/E20* concession “The daring,the dazzle and the pure craft of this company... absolutely exhilarating” The New York Times ENGLAND Propeller Propeller By William Shakespeare Directed by Edward Hall By William Shakespeare Directed by Edward Hall THE MERCHANT OF VENICE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM A Midsummer Night’s Dream undergoes a riotous re-working by Edward Hall. Devoted to authoritative spins on Shakespeare’s works, the award-winning company tackles the play with typical gusto, capitalizing on its dreamlike qualities while never losing sight of its touching and wildly captivating plot. Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre William Shakespeare would delight in the compelling, audaciously cheeky theatre of Edward Hall and his award–winning company Propeller. Hall’s mischievous, highly physical approach sends up Shakespeare’s intricate tangling between the sexes. Propeller’s staging of The Merchant of Venice is a work that poses still–incendiary questions about truth, morality, and prejudice. GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 09 GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 09 Wed 22, Fri 24 & Sun 26 July 8pm Matinee Sat 25 July 2pm Tickets E25*/E20* concession Town Hall Theatre Thurs 30 July 8pm Tickets E25*/E22* concession Gigli Concert the Due to penomenal public demand! 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! Fri 31 July 8pm Tickets E18*/E15* concession MoonSiren Present THE BRENNANS Directed by Daniel Coll The Brennans are three sisters from Dublin whose music and vocal ability is unique. They sing a mixture of traditional Irish, contemporary, musical theatre and opera backed by stunning arrangements. Wed 12 - Sun 16 August 8.30pm Tickets E10* PIZZA MAN It’s a hot summer’s eve and Julie has had a bad day. She lost her job, and roommate Alice just got dumped. How will they get through the night? In walks the pizza man and the fun begins! All three have had great solo careers.Yvonne is well known to Irish audiences as a regular on The Late Late Show with Gay Byrne; She returns to Ireland from America where she starred as Eliza in The Broadway version of My Fair Lady with Maximillian Schell. They will be joined by a local choir and children’s choir. www.brennansisters.com A magnificent starburst of language, ideas and stage trickery, The Gigli Concert is one of the most remarkable plays by this great Irish writer. Photo: Frank Miller/irish tiMes This tour marks the launch of their first album Town Hall Studio TOM MURPHY Direct from Galway Arts Festival, writer Tom Murphy (Bailegangaire, Conversations on a Homecoming) and director Garry Hynes once again join forces to stage what is widely regarded as Murphy’s masterpiece. This searching, challenging and funny play deals with seven days in the relationship between Dynamatologist JPW King, a quack self-help therapist living in Dublin but born and brought up in England, and the mysterious Irishman, a despairing property magnate who seeks out King to help him sing like the great Italian opera singer Beniamino Gigli. By Darlene Craviotto Paula has been a regular principal singer with the Drawing Room Opera and at the National Concert Hall Dublin, and Sinead has also appeared as a soloist at the National Concert Hall in Dublin; before moving to the UK where she now works as a composer/ recording artist. Town Hall Theatre by Benefit of the Doubt Theatre Company Cast Denis Conway Peter Sullivan Eileen Walsh Directed by Garry Hynes Designed by Francis O’Connor Lighting Design Davy Cunningham Sound Design John Leonard Tuesday August 4 – Saturday August 8 Time: 8pm Tickets €25* / €18* concession *Refurbishment and Development Charge applies Town Hall Theatre Visit www.druid.ie for more information Mon 17 - Fri 21 August 8.30pm Tickets E10* Wed 12 - Sat 15 Aug 7.30pm Matinees Fri 14 & Sat 15 Aug 2.30pm Sun 16 Aug 12.30pm & 4.30pm Tickets E18*/E16* concession (Group Rates available) Why Men Marry “What can I say about that night? Power Performance Academy Sex is magical. Men are like magicians. We’ve got to pull that rabbit out of the hat. Sometimes, we don’t come up with the rabbit. Sometimes it’s a gerbil. Sometimes it’s a mouse. A sleepy mouse. And when I looked closer I could see that my mouse wasn’t asleep. He was dead.” Peter Pan Based upon James M. Barrie’s play about the boy who refuses to grow up and can fly. Directed by Brian & Sean Power Choreographed by Cherie Worthington Eyre The fun begins in the London nursery of the Darling family where three children are visited by Peter Pan, who, with the help of his tiny friend, the fairy, Tinkerbell, takes them on a magical flight to Never Land. Take this chance to catch Peadar de Burca’s new stand-up show, Why Men Marry before it sets off to the Edinburgh Festival and tours the country. From the man who brought you Why Men Cheat and What Men Want comes the final instalment of the ‘Men Trilogy’…be afraid …be very afraid! “Four stars and a smile on your face…” The Irish Times Mephisto Theatre Company This enchanted island is home to Peter and numerous and colourful characters of Never Land including The Lost Boys, Mermaids, Pirates, Indians, Fairies, and the scheming and evil Captain Hook who is as intent on defeating Peter Pan as he is on from escaping the tick-tocking, larger than life Mr Grin, the Crocodile, who once ate his hand. THE MORNING AFTER OPTIMISM By Tom Murphy First performed in 1971, this epic fantasy which is set in a lush, mystical forest features James and Rosie; a pimp and his whore, childlike characters on the run, who find themselves unable or unwilling to leave the surreal maze. Deep within they discover the fairytale-esque Edmund and Anastasia who set in motion a rocketing exploration of innocence, illusion and freedom. See Peter Pan fly in this colourful show which is full of music, song, and dance and fun for all ages. Town Hall Theatre Thurs 13 - Sat 15 August 8pm, Preview Wed 12 August 8pm Tickets E16*/E12* concession, Preview E10* Town Hall Studio Marking Mephisto’s 11th production since they smashed their way onto the Irish theatre scene in December, 2006, The Morning After Optimism will bring 4 of the core players together to perform this sensational adventure. Funny, poetic, insane and ultimately heart-breaking, this tale of dreaming versus living is unmissable. Black Box Theatre Intimate Town Hall Theatre Thurs 20 August 8pm Tickets E18*/E15* concession Sat 22 & Sun 23 August 8pm Tickets E25* Darragh McGann A New Beginning Concert Tour Tues 18 August 8pm Tickets E18*/E15* concession BLUES BROTHERS BANNED LIVE IN GALWAY High energy eleven piece tribute act with a twist present a jam packed night of music and tomfoolery. Hits from the cult The Blues Brothers and Commitments movies feature throughout their performance punctuated with R&B, soul, swing and ska favourites. Town Hall Theatre Lyrical Baritone, Darragh McGann performs a rich mixture of easy listening ballads and powerful classical arias. Darragh has appeared on RTE’s All Ireland Talent Show and Seoige and recently launched his first solo album A New Beginning. This concert is guaranteed to be packed with emotion, honesty, atmosphere and a musical soundscape that will leave you feeling very much a part of Darragh’s ‘New Beginning’. Musical Director: Mr Alan Carney Guest Soprano: Ms. Eva McMullan BRENDAN GRACE Celebrates 39 Years of Hilarity Fri 21 August 8pm Tickets E20* Brendan’s latest show features some brand new material and some ‘Old Favourites’ from his vast repertoire over the last 39 years.His sense of timing and ability to read an audience is without equal. A brilliant character actor, his ‘Bottler’ is legendary and is now featured at every performance. Joe Dolan Tribute Show Featuring Paschal Brennan Mon 24 August 8pm Tickets E18*/E15* concession Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra One of Ireland’s finest singers, Paschal Brennan brings his tribute to the greatest Irish Rock’n’Roll singer of his generation, Joe Dolan. DON’T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ONE OF GERMANY’S FINEST ENSEMBLES, performing a diverse programme ranging from VIVALDI and his tremendously famous “Four Seasons” to MOZART, BACH and OFFENBACH. The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra have been popular visitors to Galway each summer. ‘’If I closed my eyes I could have swore that it was Joe Dolan who was on stage’’. “The clear tones of Joe Dolan came through in Paschal’s voice’’. Hear all of Joe Dolan’s greatest hits in this highly acclaimed tribute. Not to be missed. Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre Concert Programme A.Vivaldi The Four Seasons Four concertos for violin, strings and basso continuo -- interval -J. S. Bach Concerto in D Minor for violin, oboe, strings and basso continuo BWV 1060 J. Offenbach “Jaqueline’s tears” for cello W. A. Mozart “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” in G Major for string orchestra KV 525 Tues 25 - Sat 29 August 8pm Mon-Fri 8pm, Sat 6pm & 8.30pm Tickets E30*/E25* concession Mon 31 Aug - Wed 2 September 8pm Tickets E20*/E18* concession ‘Twink’ in the Smash Hit Comedy Sensation A trio of 70-something hard-working Dublin cleaners are facing the axe. They might be past their best, beyond their sell by date and over the hill but they certainly won’t take threats of redundancy lying down. These game ‘girls’ set up a phone sex service, know as “The Telephone Belles”, and that’s when the fun really begins. Their bosses don’t know about it, their families would never guess and their very willing customers are none the wiser. They’re the only chat-line girls with dusters, attitude and their very own bus passes! Pure theatrical Viagra?... It probably is - for those who just might need the real thing! Town Hall Theatre “★★★★ …Murray and Crawford O’Brien are a first-class combination.” Ireland on Sunday The Mill Theatre and City Theatre Dublin Presents Robert C Kelly presents Adèle King “★★★★★ …stylish romance” Daily Mail Love Letters By A.R. Gurney Sun 30 August 8pm Tickets E18* FLAMENCO meets EASTERN DANCE Flamenco meets Eastern Dance is the unique union of two of the most passionate and powerful dance cultures. It is dramatically performed by International Artist YOLANDA SOBRADO - whose dance background began in the 80s. She has worked with such prestigious choreographers as Hoyos, Manuela Vargos and Jose Greco. In 1996 Yolanda joined the now infamous Irish musical Production RIVERDANCE and also performed in their 10th Anniversary Gala Show in Radio City, New York. Appearing together for the first time in this 2 hour Show - YOLANDA shares the stage with the unforgettable artist YASMINA - whose professional career as both performer and choreographer has received a multitude of glowing reviews for Shows she both performs in and produces; as well as her performances on ZOOROPA Europe with U2 and in The Royal Albert Hall with Demis Roussos. Town Hall Theatre Starring Bryan Murray & Una Crawford O’Brien Bob & Renee (Fair City) A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters chronicles the relationship between Andy and Melissa solely through their correspondence. The play tells the story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd and Melissa Gardner, whose poignantly funny friendship and ill-fated romance takes them from second grade through adolescence, maturity, and into middle age. Their words are both hysterical and moving and as the play unfolds the audience comes to know both of them intimately - from their strict WASP upbringing, through later life political aspirations, love affairs, military service and artistic ambitions. A smash hit both off and on Broadway, Love Letters captures Andy and Melissa with a precision of detail and depth of feeling only Gurney can command. Town Hall Theatre Thu 3 - Sat 5 September 8pm Tickets E20*/E18* concession Mon 14 - Sat 19 September 8pm Previews Thur 10, Fri 11 and Sat 12 8pm Tickets E20*/E18* concession, Previews: All Tickets E15* “unsettling and marvellously comic force.” The Sunday Independent “brutal and savagely funny” The Sunday Times The Mill Theatre presents Town Hall Theatre and Cork Opera House Directed by Andrew Flynn Costumes by Petra Breathnach Lighting Design by Adam Fitzsimons Sound Design by Jack Cawley The Lonesome West By Martin McDonagh From the acclaimed writer of In Bruges and The Beauty Queen of Leenane comes a play that is simply extraordinary. Valene and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father’s house after his recent death, find it impossible to exist without the most massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only Father Welsh, the local young priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty squabbling spiral into vicious and bloody carnage. Mon 21 September 8pm Tickets E25* Neil Simon’s famous update of his contemporary classic tells the story of obsessively tidy Fiona who is forced to move in with her slobbish best friend Olive when her husband kicks her out. Jaw droppingly hilarious Fiona’s obsessive habits start taking their toll on Olive and their friends. Their only remedy (a pair of brothers from Barcelona) disastrously backfires and the two women are forced to agree on one thing - even the best of friends sometimes make the worst of roommates. The Odd Couple stars Anne Gildea and Sue Collins, two thirds of the mega successful The Nualas and is a must see for anyone in need of a good laugh. By arrangement with EventLive POLICE ACADEMY STAR MICHAEL WINSLOW Michael’s live performance is a unique event that rivals a rock concert utilizing his mastery of vocal gymnastics, a catalogue of over 10,000 sound effects, numerous impersonations, and eerie - re-creations of legendary rock performers like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin. Currently you can hear him in the Television Hits Robo Chicken and Family Guy. “well worth taking the trip for… ★★★★.” The Metro Town Hall Theatre “Hysterically funny… Strong chemistry between Collins and Gildea.” Sunday Times Town Hall Theatre Town Hall Theatre Sat 26 September 8pm Tickets E25* Town Hall Theatre Sun 27 September 3pm Tickets E8*/E6* concession The Celtic Tenors The Celtic Tenors’ live show overflows with vitality and variety. The unique voices, charm and wit of Daryl, James and Matthew - combined with talented young Musical Director Colm Henry - combine an emotive journey with a thoroughly uplifting experience. Tues 22 & Wed 23 September 8pm Tickets E20*/E18* concession The Keegan Theatre - America Of Mice and Men By John Steinbeck The Keegan Theatre returns to Ireland with John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men is the intimate portrait of two men who cherish the slim bond between them and the dream they share in a world marred by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy, and callousness. Clinging to each other in their loneliness and alienation, George and his simple-minded friend Lenny dream, as drifters will, of a place to call their own. This is a tale of friendship, dreams, and violence set in California during the Great Depression. “In sure, raucous, vulgar Americanism, Steinbeck has touched the quick in his little story.” The New York Times Town Hall Theatre These guys are irrepressible. They have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists to emerge from Ireland. While each of them have been influenced by the musical traditions from their own individual parts of Ireland, these talented tenors combine to suit classical, folk, Irish and pop genres. Thurs 24 & Fri 25 September 8pm Tickets E20*/E18* conc. “La Compañía” first staged Happy Days in its original English version in Argentina back in 1998. La Compañía The success of this first production, which rewarded the group with the “Theatre of the World Award”, became a benchmark against which the company’s subsequent works have been conceived in order to embody Beckett’s humorous conception of the absurdity of life and his compassionate acceptance of human fallibility. Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days Ten years on, the members of La Compañía felt the professional experience they had gained during that time warranted a revival of Happy Days which reopened at the 2008 Beckett Festival in Buenos Aires with great success both from public and critic. Town Hall Theatre MANHATTAN SHORT Monday 28 Sept – Saturday 3 Oct 8pm Tickets E22*/E18* concession ONE WORLD ONE WEEK ONE FESTIVAL STONES IN HIS POCKETS Lane Productions by MARIE JONES Audiences Across Five Continents Unite for One Week for One Cause… To judge the finalists films in the Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival Stones in His Pockets is an award-winning drama set in a quiet rural town in County Kerry, Ireland that is overrun by a Hollywood film crew. The story centers on Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn, who, like much of the town, are employed as extras for the filming. During the week of the 20th - 27th of September twelve short films (12 min. & under) selected from over 500 entries, face their toughest challenge when they screen to an estimated audience of 80,000+ in over 200 cities spanning five continents in the 12th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. These films will not only entertain a global audience from as far North as St Petersburg Russia to as far South as Melbourne Australia, but will be judged by them as well. For more www.ManhattanShort.com Town Hall Theatre Much of the comedy of the play is derived from the efforts of the production crew to create the proper “Irish feel”, a romanticized notion that often conflicts with the reality of daily life, and that it calls upon the cast of two to perform all 15 characters (men and women), often switching gender and voice with swift dexterity and the absolute bare minimum of costume changes - a hat here, a jacket there. Awards Irish Times/ESB Irish Theatre Award for Best Production in 1999. Two Olivier Awards in 2001 for Best New Comedy and Best Actor. Winner of Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy. Nominated for three Tony Awards in 2001. Town Hall Theatre SON T SEA X E N G MIN AND CO Commencing Sun 27 September 8.15pm Autumn-Winter Season Galway Film Society Mon 12 - Sun 18 October Baboró International Arts Festival For Children Mon 5 Oct.Tickets E25* Frankie Gavin & De Danann Mon 19 Oct.Tickets E25* The Magnets In association with Tripod III Mon 9 & Tues 10 Oct.Tickets E38.50* Steve Earle Fri 13 & Sat 14 Oct.Tickets E32.50* Sun 25 Oct 8pm.Tickets E20* David Johnson in association with Róisín Dubh presents € Stewart Lee Rebecca Storm Thurs 22 - Mon 26 Oct Galway Comedy Festival 2009 www.galwaycomedyfestival.com We’ve been busy! Since March 2007 and in the run up to the Town Hall Theatre’s 15th anniversary next year, we have undertaken a significant number of facility enhancements and technical upgrades including the installation of new seating, a state-of-theart Digital Projection System, a new telephone system, a database-driven box office system, an infrared transmission/loop system for the benefit of members of the audience with a hearing impediment and other enhancements including a more user-friendly website and more extensive distribution of programme information. We have also recently re-painted both theatres, internally and externally and installed a new floor at the Black Box. 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 undertaken a number of internal cost-cutting measures and also introduced a 50cent Refurbishment & Development Levy on every ticket sold here since April. We look forward to your continued support for our endeavours and to have you join with us in celebrating the new and more comfortable theatre experience for all. Enjoy! Fergal Mc Grath THEATRE MANAGER Pre-theatre/show menu now available Live Music Thursday and Friday nights Bar open late Thursday, Friday & Saturday Restaurant last orders: 10.30pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 11 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday No 3, Eyre Street, Woodquay, Galway Telephone 091 568917
