Programme of Events July - September 2017 - Town Hall Theatre ...

Programme of Events July - September 2017

TOWN HALL THEATRE

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BALCONY LEVEL

CONCESSIONS/GROUP RATES

We offer discounts on most shows - concessions apply to under 18 year olds, students, senior citizens and the unwaged. Proof of eligibility and ID required. 10% discount for groups of 10+. Some exceptions apply.

INTERVAL DRINKS

Avoid the rush by ordering your interval drinks before the show. The bar on the first floor is open before and after all performances.

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.

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. No cameras, no recording. For full list of conditions, see reverse of tickets. Please note the management reserve the right to make essential changes to the programme.

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TOWN HALL THEATRE · BLACK BOX THEATRE · TOWN HALL STUDIO July - September 2017 programme at a glance

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JULY SAT 1 THE SUCCESSFUL TD 8PM THT THEATRE 6 VARIOUS MISE ÉIRE 8PM VARIOUS TRADITIONAL 4 WED 5 FUTURE ISLANDS 8PM BB MUSIC 6 FRI 7 ANNA LIVIA LESBIA 8PM THT THEATRE 7 SAT 8 DAVID MARTIN - THE SINGING SOLDIER 8PM THT MUSIC 7 SUN 9 CONNACHT FLEADH 10AM-6PM THT COMPETITION 7 TUE 11-SUN 16 GALWAY FILM FLEADH VARIOUS THT FESTIVAL 8-9 THUR 13-SUN 23 GIAF - WOYZECK IN WINTER VARIOUS BB THEATRE 10 TUE 18-SAT 22 GIAF - TRISTAN AND YSEULT VARIOUS THT THEATRE 11 TUE 25-SUN 30 GIAF - DUBLIN BY LAMPLIGHT VARIOUS THT THEATRE 12 WED 26-SUN 30 GIAF - THE SECOND VIOLINIST VARIOUS BB OPERA 13 AUGUST THUR 10 BRENDAN GRACE 8PM THT COMEDY 14 SAT 12 THE WIGGLES 2&4PM THT FAMILY 14 WED 16-FRI 18 AMERICAN BUFFALO - KEEGAN THEATRE CO 8PM THT THEATRE 15 THUR 17 CHRISTY MOORE 8PM BB MUSIC 15 SAT 19 JOHN PRINE & STURGILL SIMPSON - SOLD OUT 8PM THT MUSIC 15 THUR 24-SUN 27 ALADDIN JNR - THE MUSICAL VARIOUS THT FAMILY 16 TUE 29 MULDOON’S PICNIC 8PM THT THEATRE 16 SEPTEMBER FRI 1-SAT 2 STAR OF THE SEA - MOONFISH THEATRE 8PM THT THEATRE 17 TUE 5 LOOKING FOR INFINITY: EL CAMINO 8PM THT FILM 17 WED 6 TO HELL IN A HANDBAG 8PM THT THEATRE 18 THUR 7-SAT 9 9 MONTHS 8.30PM STUDIO THEATRE 18 THUR 7 SIMON YATES - MY MOUNTAIN LIFE TOUR 8PM THT TALK 18 FRI 8 G4 LIVE IN CONCERT 8PM THT MUSIC 19 SAT 9 THE HUMOURS OF BANDON 8PM THT THEATRE 19 MON 11-WED 13 YOU COULD BE US - FREGOLI THEATRE 8PM THT THEATRE 20 FRI 15-SAT 16 THE SUCCESSFUL TD 8PM THT THEATRE 20 MON 18 THE MAN IN THE WOMAN’S SHOES 8PM THT THEATRE 20 TUE 19 I HEAR YOU AND REJOICE 8PM THT THEATRE 20 WED 20 ANAM - SIAMSA TIRE 8PM THT TRADITIONAL 21 THUR 21 TEDXGALWAY 7.30PM THT TALK 21 FRI 22 AN EVENING WITH MARY COUGHLAN 8PM THT MUSIC 21 SAT 23 CONAL GALLEN - HOW’S YOUR FATHER? 8PM THT COMEDY 22 SAT 23-SUN 24 CURLEY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING VARIOUS BB DANCE THUR 28-SAT 1 OCT KING OF THE CASTLE - DRUID THEATRE COMPANY VARIOUS THT THEATRE 23 FRI 29 THIS IS AN IRISH DANCE - WITH JEAN BUTLER 8PM BB DANCE 22 OCTOBER SUN 1-WED 4 CUCKOO’S NEST - FOOTSBARN THEATRE CO VARIOUS BB THEATRE 24 THT Town Hall Theatre · BB Black Box Theatre · STUDIO Town Hall Studio

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J & N Productions Mondays & Wednesdays 8pm 8 May - 27 September 2017 (excluding 9 - 30 July) Tickets €30*/€25* Duration 2 hours, incl. interval

17-30 July 2017

www.giaf.ie

Journey through Ireland’s rich history with this stunning musical production. From tales of Grace O’Malley, The Pirate Queen of Connaught, to the legend of Cú Chulainn, the Irish warrior born at Newgrange. Visit a time in Irish history when families left our shores for the promise of a new land. Stand on the steps of the GPO as the Proclamation is read aloud. Mise Éire incorporates stunning visuals of Ireland’s magical landscape and brings together some of Ireland’s best vocalists, musicians and traditional Irish dancers for a beautiful selection of Irish music, song and dance. Please note 3 & 5 July performances will take place in Town Hall Theatre.

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Back Due to Public Demand!

Splódar Theatre Company

John B Keane’s THE SUCCESSFUL TD

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ANNA LIVA LESBIA Joni Crone

Based on The Letters of A Successful TD and An Irish Minister of State by John B Keane Adapted for the stage by Jon Kenny, Mary McEvoy and Michael Scott Starring JON KENNY and MARY McEVOY Directed by MICHAEL SCOTT Sat 1 July 8pm Tickets €20*/€18*

ONE OF YOUR OWN – A VOTE FOR TULL IS A VOTE FOR YOURSELF! The Successful TD follows the trials, tribulations, misadventures and hilarious antics of Tull McAdoo as he seeks re-election to the Dáil in the “October Elections”. Written in 1967, John B Keane displays his edge for humour and satire that are uncomfortably close to the politics of today… peppered with Keane’s gallery of madcap characters this show will have you laughing at politics (in a good way) from the start.

Fri 7 July, 8pm Tickets €15*/€12*

The author Joni Crone was the first lesbian to ‘come out’ publicly on television in Ireland when she appeared on The Late Late Show, aged twenty six in 1980. This play explores the role she played in the Gay Rights’ movement and it also charts her own personal quest for inner peace.

Róisín Dubh presents

FUTURE ISLANDS & guests

Joni was a script writer with Fair City for three years. Among her previous plays are: It’s Not a Tragedy, Anna and her Sisters, A Cry for Help and True Confessions. Duration 90 minutes, incl. interval.

Wed 5 July, Doors 7.30pm Tickets €35*

Future Islands believe in true love, you can tell that because their songs speak through our lives. It’s as if their music has always been with us, soundtracking every great hope, dawning realisation and broken promise. Every fond embrace, each leap of faith. Over the last eight years Baltimore’s most quixotic and emotionally involving trio have maintained an admirable level of skill and pace, never slowing down for the corners. It’s vocalist Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion (bass, guitars), and Gerrit Welmers (keyboards, programming, guitars) who find themselves responsible. Their sound is at once beguiling and irresistible. It’s one part melancholic, one part euphoric; full of animated bass lines, robust drum machines and questing keyboards, all set off by Sam’s remarkably distinct, soaring vocal.

CONNACHT FLEADH
CÉILÍ & SET DANCING COMPETITIONS Sun 9 July 10am- 6pm

RCSA Promotions

DAVID MARTIN - THE SINGING SOLDIER A Night At The Opera Sat 8 July 8pm Tickets €20*/€18*

It’s been a busy 2017 to date for Dundalk Classical Tenor and Army Sergeant David Martin. His success in the musical world continues with his first solo national ‘A Night at the Opera’ Midsummer Tour, accompanied by a Piano Quartet and Guest Soprano, before embarking on a 40 plus date tour across America as one fifth of the internationally acclaimed Five Irish Tenors. Duration 120 minutes, plus interval.

Entry €5*

The Connacht Finals of the Set and Céilí dancing competitions bring together the top dancers from Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. All the groups have qualified through their respective county competition with the winners of the Connacht Competitions progressing to the All Ireland Fleadh. Competitions are held for U’12, U’15, U’18 and Senior levels. While the Connacht Fleadh Céilí and Set Dancing take place in the Town Hall Theatre the Music, Singing, Comhrá Gaeilge and Sean Nós Dancing competitions take place in NUIG on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July. A weekend not to be missed. ORGANISERS: COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRÍ ÉIREANN. MAIGH CUILINN BRANCH

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29th GALWAY FILM FLEADH Tues 11 - Sun 16 July 2017 The 29th Galway Film Fleadh is proud to present a six-day programme featuring the best in new Irish and World Cinema.

IN THE NAME OF PEACE: JOHN HUME IN AMERICA

Highlights include our Opening Night Film, the European Premiere of Pat Collins’ Song of Granite, which portrays the life of traditional Irish singer, Joe Heaney; the World Premiere of Maze, the true story of a mass escape from Northern Ireland’s Maze prison in 1983

www.galwayfilmfleadh.com

starring Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Barry Ward and Martin McCann; and Brendan Muldowney’s new feature, Pilgrimage, a thriller set in 13th century Ireland which was shot in Galway, and which stars Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal. Documentaries include the World Premiere of In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America, a feature documentary directed by Maurice Fitzpatrick, and narrated by Liam

Neeson, that charts how the politician created the framework for peace in Northern Ireland, and Rocky Ros Muc which follows the life and boxing career, the ups and downs of Ros Muc native Seán Mannion. This and much more, including this year’s Focus on Polish Cinema, Public Interview, and Oscar®hopeful short films will all be revealed when the full Fleadh programme launches.

OPENING NIGHT FILM .

SONG OF GRANITE

ROCKY ROS MUC Dir: Michael Fanning

Wed 12 July 6pm

Dir: Pat Collins

Tickets €11

Tues 11 July 7pm

Rocky Ros Muc tells the story of Galway boxer, Sean Mannion, who went on to challenge for a world title crown. From the quiet Gaeltacht village of Ros Muc in County Galway, to the criminal underworld of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger and the mean streets of Boston. Rocky Ros Muc examines spirit inside the ring and troubles outside, the reality of emigration and its impact on identity.

Tickets €20* (including reception)

Song of Granite portrays the life of the great traditional singer, Joe Heaney. The beautiful yet harsh landscape combined with the myths, fables and songs of his Connemara childhood helped shape this complex and gifted character.

IN THE NAME OF PEACE: JOHN HUME IN AMERICA Dir: Maurice Fitzpatrick

SONG OF GRANITE

PILGRIMAGE

MAZE

Thurs 13 July 8pm

Sat 15 July 8pm

Dir: Brendan Muldowney Tickets €11

Pilgrimage is a thriller set in 13th-Century Ireland. Starring Tom Holland, Richard Armitage Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the film and Jon Bernthal, it centres charts how the politician created the on a group of Catholic monks framework for peace in Northern Ireland. travelling through an Irish The documentary includes wide-ranging landscape filled with violent, interviews with former US Presidents Bill warring clans in a bid to bring Clinton and Jimmy Carter, and UK Prime a sacred relic to its eventual Ministers John Major and Tony Blair. The destination of Rome. Screening will be followed by a panel discussion on John Hume’s role in the Peace Process.

Thurs 13 July 4pm Tickets €11

Dir: Stephen Burke Tickets €11

MAZE is the true story of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II. It stars Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Barry Ward and Martin McCann.

GALWAY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Full details on www.giaf.ie

World Premiere

Irish Premiere

17–30 JULY 2017

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KNEEHIGH presents

TRISTAN & YSEULT adapted and directed by EMMA RICE writers ANNA MARIA MURPHY and CARL GROSE

‘One of the most intense and intelligent performers in Irish theatre.’

‘When she sings it’s as though her breath is soaked in paraffin – one spark, and the whole room would ignite.’

‘I loved it with a passion.’

THE IRISH TIMES ON PATRICK O’KANE

DAILY TELEGRAPH ON CAMILLE O’SULLIVAN

THE GUARDIAN

Woyzeck in Winter is an electrifying fusion of two masterpieces: Büchner’s Woyzeck and Schubert’s Winterreise.

WOYZECK IN WINTER

Woyzeck and Winterreise were written within ten years of each other – the twenty–four songs of Winterreise in 1827, the twenty– four scenes of the play in 1836 – by troubled geniuses, both of whom died young. Thrillingly reimagined by Conall Morrison and a leading creative team, this visually stunning new production, sung in English, promises to be a Festival highlight.

adapted and directed by CONALL MORRISON lyrics by STEPHEN CLARK musical direction by Conor Linehan set designed by Jamie Vartan costumes designed by Joan O’Clery lighting designed by Ben Ormerod choreography by Liz Roche

Starring Patrick O’Kane as Woyzeck and Camille O’Sullivan as Marie, the music will be played live at each performance by musical director Conor Linehan, and the stellar Irish cast also includes Stephen Brennan, Peter Coonan, Susannah De Wrixon, Rosaleen Linehan, Barry McGovern, Rory Nolan and Shane O’Reilly. Co–commissioned by the Barbican, London.

‘Spectacular…’

13–22 July, 7pm 23 July, 4pm Matinee 22 July, 2pm Previews 13–16 July

HHHHH THE TIMES

Tickets €22–€32.50 No Show 18 July Duration 1 hour 45 mins. No Interval BACKSTAGE AT THE FESTIVAL 20 July Post–show talk with the company Moderator, Prof. Patrick Lonergan, NUI Galway giaf.ie/woyzeckinwinter www.woyzeckinwinter.com

P H O T O : S T E V E TA N N E R

LANDMARK PRODUCTIONS and GALWAY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL present

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PHOTOS: ALEX SAPIENZA

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Sink down upon us. Night of love, make me forget I live. Cornish King Mark is at war; he rules with his head not his heart. But he hasn’t counted on falling head over heels for his enemy’s sister, or expected the arrival of the enigmatic Tristan. Seen through the eyes of the Unloved, Tristan &Yseult, the most successful and beloved of all Kneehigh shows, is brought to life in an irresistible night of theatre that blends comedy, live music and performance to deliver a story of grand passion and tender truths. Award–winning director and artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe, London, Emma Rice and writers Carl Grose and Anna Maria Murphy have reinvented this ancient story – a love triangle between the warrior Tristan, his uncle King Mark of Cornwall and the beautiful Yseult – breathing new life into the legend and bringing it crashing into the here and now. This acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult catapulted Kneehigh onto the international stage and has been hailed by critics as ‘a triumph’, ‘deliriously joyful’, and ‘breathtaking in every respect’.

18–22 July, 8pm Matinees 20 & 22 July, 2.30pm Tickets: €22–€29.50 Duration 2 hours 5 mins including interval BACKSTAGE AT THE FESTIVAL 19 July, 6pm Pre–show ‘In Conversation’ with Emma Rice giaf.ie/tristan&yseult

GALWAY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Full details on www.giaf.ie

17–30 JULY 2017

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World Premiere CORN EXCHANGE in association with the ABBEY THEATRE present

LANDMARK PRODUCTIONS and WIDE OPEN OPERA present

DUBLIN BY LAMPLIGHT

THE SECOND VIOLINIST by DONNACHA DENNEHY and ENDA WALSH directed by ENDA WALSH

by MICHAEL WEST

What does he do when he goes home?

in collaboration with the company

directed by ANNIE RYAN

HHHHH THE IRISH TIMES

HHHHH THE IRISH EXAMINER

HHHHH THE ARTS DESK

‘A delightful romp of revolutionary fantasy…’ SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

Following the sensational success of their first opera, The Last Hotel, Donnacha Dennehy and Enda Walsh join forces once again on an explosive new production. The Corn Exchange’s much loved, alternative version of the founding of a national theatre.

25–30 July, 8pm Matinees 27 & 29 July, 2.30pm

Amidst the filth and fury of Dublin 1904, the theatrical event of the century is about to explode! Fading stars, rebels, whores and romantics irreverently expose the strange and lurid world of Dublin by Lamplight.

Tickets: €22–€29.50 Duration 2 hours including interval

An instant hit when it first premiered over 10 years ago, this major revival for the Abbey Theatre in Spring 2017 features razor–sharp direction by Annie Ryan and Corn Exchange’s head spinning and exquisite Commedia dell’arte style. This hugely entertaining and anarchic production could be a night to change a nation’s destiny! Unless it all goes horribly wrong...

BACKSTAGE AT THE FESTIVAL 26 July Post–show talk with the company Moderator, Prof. Patrick Lonergan NUI Galway giaf.ie/dublinbylamplight

One of Ireland’s leading actors, Aaron Monaghan, plays The Second Violinist. He is joined by singers Máire Flavin, Sharon Carty and Benedict Nelson, together with a 16–strong chorus, and Crash Ensemble, the group founded by Dennehy and described by the New York Times as ‘the Irish new–music band that plays with the energy and spirit of a rock group’.

PHOTO: ROS KAVANAGH

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‘searingly powerful…devastating…heartbreaking… thrilling…mesmerizing’ THE GUARDIAN ON THE LAST HOTEL

Joined by the phenomenal creative team from The Last Hotel, Donnacha Dennehy’s music is infused with lingering echoes of the Renaissance works of Carlo Gesualdo, creating a sonorous backdrop for the haunting orchestrations and pulsating rhythms that drive the opera to its inexorable conclusion. A search for beauty in a dark, dark world.

26–30 July, 7pm Matinee 29 July, 2pm No Show 28 July Tickets €32–€40

Duration 1 hour 15 mins No Interval BACKSTAGE AT THE FESTIVAL 26 July Post–show talk with the company Moderator, Dr. Ian R. Walsh NUI Galway giaf.ie/thesecondviolinist Production Website: www.thesecondviolinist.ie

There's one in every town and they call her 14 the Pumpgirl. She works in the garage, changes the oil and thinks she's one of the lads.

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BRENDAN GRACE Thurs 10 August 8pm Tickets €30*

Brendan Grace, the greatest family comedian of our generation, is celebrating 47 years in the comedy business and is now more popular than at any time in his career to date - and what an illustrious career that has been! Brendan’s latest show features some brand new material and some ‘Old Favourites’ from his vast repertoire over the last 47 years. His sense of timing and ability to read an audience is without equal. The brilliant ‘Bottler’ character is legendary and his interpretation of the ‘Irish Wedding’ will forever remain a masterpiece. Brendan’s ‘Meet and Greet’ with his audience is much appreciated and Brendan feels that it is important to be available for a chat or a photo after the show.

The Keegan Theatre (USA)

American Buffalo by david mamet

CHRISTY MOORE Thurs 17 August 8pm Tickets €40*

One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen makes a welcome return to the Black Box for a rare Galway gig.

Wed 16 - Fri 18 August 8pm Tickets €20*/€18*

Sat 12 August 2pm & 4pm Tickets €16*

NU N’S I S L A ND T HE ATR E

15–30 July, 8pm Matinee 22 & 29 July, 2pm Preview 15 July. No Show 16 & 23 July BOOKING www.giaf.ie | (091) 566577

Patrick Ryan

Samantha Heaney

Seona Tully

Director ANDREW FLYNN

The Wiggles return to Ireland for the first time in 5 years with their BIGGEST SHOW YET! Australia’s most successful Family entertainment group, The Wiggles are coming to Ireland. The Wiggles along with Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the dog and Henry the Octopus will be singing some of their best loved songs including Hot Potato, Fruit Salad and Rock-A-bye Your Bear. Duration 60 minutes, no interval.

WINNER 1977 NEW YORK DRAMA CRITICS’ CIRCLE AWARD, BEST AMERICAN PLAY

“Gripping drama” THE NEW YORK TIMES

“It isn’t often that a play with a dramatic intensity of American Buffalo comes to the Broadway theatre.” NEW YORK POST

One of America’s greatest playwrights, David Mamet infused American Buffalo with his trademark style and dramatic craftsmanship, creating a theatrical tour de force that stands the test of time. In a Chicago junk shop, three small-time crooks plot to rob a man of his coin collection, the showpiece of which is a valuable “Buffalo nickel”. The three conspirators fancy themselves as businessmen pursuing the legitimate concerns of free enterprise - but in reality, they are merely small-time crooks, and all of their plotting amounts to nothing in the end. American Buffalo is a triumph of language and a devastating snapshot of what human beings are capable of doing to each other when they run out of options.

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Moonfish Theatre presents

TWIN PRODUCTIONS Presents

Aaron C. Leaman as ACL CREATIVE STUDIO

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STAR OF THE SEA

Bunaithe ar an úrscéal le JOSEPH O’CONNOR Devised by MOONFISH THEATRE A GRIPPING STORY OF REVENGE AND FORGIVENESS. SCÉAL DÍOLTAIS AGUS MAITHIÚNAIS.

Fri 1 & Sat 2 September 8pm

the musical Music by ALAN MENKEN Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE Thurs 24 to Sun 27 August Thurs 24 & Fri 25 August 7.30pm Sat 26 & Sun 27 August 2.30pm & 5pm Tickets €17*/€15*

Following on from previous successful summer musicals like Seussical, The Sound of Music and Peter Pan, award-winning directors Brian and Seán Power have again gathered together a very talented young group to produce one of Disney’s favourite musicals. Aladdin takes us to the city of Agrabah and it is amongst the stalls in the market that we meet the title character, stealing food to avoid starving and putting him at odds with the local law enforcement. The evil sorcerer Jafar has Aladdin arrested and is subsequently thrown into a cave where he discovers the magic lamp and a Genie who grants him 3 wishes. As the story progresses he turns the tide on Jafar, hoping to save Agrabah and win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Aladdin features some super toe-tapping musical numbers including Prince Ali, A Whole New World and Friend Like Me so fans of the original film will feel right at home! Duration 80 minutes, no Interval.

Tickets €20*/ €18*

Tues 29 August 8pm Tickets €20*/€18*

Hosted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and New Yorker poetry editor Paul Muldoon, Muldoon’s Picnic has been described by Muldoon himself as “an omnium-gatherum” and by Time Out as a “music-and-literature extravaganza”. We call it a stonkingly good night out! Rarely staged outside New York, and in Galway for one night only as part of a Scottish and Irish tour, Muldoon and his house band Rogue Oliphant (including Cait O’Riordan of The Pogues, Chris Harford and Ray Kubian) will be joined by special literary and musical guests: singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke, novelist Paul Murray and T.S. Eliot Prizewinning poet Sinéad Morrissey.

“This poet’s picnic offers a feast of words and music” PBS NEWS HOUR

In 1847 the Famine-ship Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. Among the passengers are those with secrets to hide - a silent maidservant, a ruined landlord, and an infamous murderer. Suite i gConamara, i Londain agus ar long an Ghorta Mhóir, pléann Star of the Sea ceisteanna teanga, talún agus cultúir. Blending language, song, movement and imagery, this exciting and inventive production by award-winning Moonfish Theatre brings Joseph O’Connor’s epic novel to the stage as part of their national tour. Díoladh amach Star of the Sea nuair a léiríú don chéad uair é le linn Féile Idirnáisiúnta Ealaíne na Gaillimhe 2014, mar chomhléirú leis an dTaibhdhearc. Ná caill an seans an dráma spreagúil seo a fheiceáil!

HHHH “Accessible to non-Irish speakers. Gorgeously assembled theatre” IRISH TIMES

HHHH “Unquestionably an exquisite piece of theatre” EXAMINER

Tues 5 September 8pm Tickets €9*

El Camino de Santiago, or the Way of Saint James, is one of the oldest and most popular of all spiritual pilgrimages, undertaken by over 200,000 people every year. Many of these pilgrims undergo a Rebirth Renovatio on the path from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela, which is often considered metaphorical for the journey from cradle to grave. It is against this backdrop that the conceptual documentary Looking for Infinity: El Camino was born. The film offers an intimate and fascinating insight into the pilgrim’s journey, seeking to probe some of the timeless questions confronting humanity. The journey starts with the first step on a path of over five hundred miles; walking, sleeping, eating; life once again becomes simplified to its essential nature. Film duration 60 minutes.

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TO HELL IN A HANDBAG

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Simon Yates Lectures

SIMON YATES

The Secret Lives of Canon Chasuble and Miss Prism

Live In Concert Fri 8 September 8pm

Thurs 7 September 8pm

By HELEN NORTON & JONATHAN WHITE

Tickets €28*
 VIP Tickets €48* (in person/phone)

Tickets €15*

“Simon is a totally engaging speaker, who both entertains and inspires.”

In the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic of survival that followed and with the publication of the book Touching The Void and the later film, both climbers became household names. Duration 90 minutes, plus interval.

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G4, the multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group, return to Ireland for the first time in 10 years! With special guests and a programme featuring exciting new songs from their brand-new album Love Songs, G4 promise an evening of classic and romantic music that will carry you away! A limited number of VIP tickets are available –

“Hail the kings of Popera!” DAILY MAIL visit www.tht.ie for details.

WORLD PREMIERE

Fishamble: The New Play Company Wed 6 September 8pm Tickets €20*/€18*

While others are preoccupied with cucumber sandwiches and railway cloakrooms, two minor characters from The Importance of Being Earnest are up to their necks in something else. A country rector and a governess, models of Victorian propriety in public. But in private? This is the play behind the play: a tale of blackmail, false identity … and money. Duration 60 minutes, no interval.

HHHH THE IRISH TIMES

“Wickedly, side-splittingly funny… a joyous romp not to be missed” SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

Breaking the Fourth Wall Productions

NINE MONTHS

Written, devised and performed by IMELDA REYNOLDS & FRANCES MOYLAN Thurs 7 - Sat 9 September 8.30pm Tickets €10*

Have things changed for women in Ireland? Nine Months is a kaleidoscope of womens’ true stories about pregnancy and childcare in Ireland. This series of montages uses black humour to make light of the bleak depressing realities, while retaining their gravity. The audience will experience both laughter and discomfort simultaneously. Duration 50 minutes, no interval.

THE HUMOURS OF BANDON Written and performed by MARGARET McAULIFFE Directed by STEFANIE PREISSNER Sat 9 September 8pm Tickets €18*/€16*

Exploring the trials and triumphs of competitive Irish Dancing, Fishamble’s The Humours Of Bandon is a coming of age story for anyone who had a childhood passion that threatened to overwhelm their life. Trust us – you do not want to miss this! Duration 55 minutes, no interval. DEVELOPED AS PART OF SHOW IN A BAG AN ARTIST DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OF TIGER DUBLIN FRINGE, FISHAMBLE: THE NEW PLAY COMPANY AND IRISH THEATRE INSTITUTE TO RESOURCE THEATRE MAKERS AND ACTORS.

Fregoli Theatre Company

HHHHH “terrific… sharp, charming and hilarious” THE IRISH TIMES

YOU COULD BE US by JARLATH TIVNAN

Mon 11 - Wed 13 September Tickets €18*/€15*

Do you suffer from daily doses of The Big D? Are you crippled by The A-Oh-Nay everyday? Consolation is only a click away… T.H.E.Y are proud to present You Could Be Us: A new live stream to buttress a brittle you. Yule, Catherine, Billy, & Una- Four best-worst cases of mental instability represent the apex of your aches and pains. Click in! Alleviate your troubles with a calming dosage of comparison. Remember: Things could always be worse… you could be us! Brought to you by the writer and cast of Pleasure Ground, winner of the Michael Diskin Arts Bursary 2015. Duration 125 minutes, incl. interval.

HHHHH THE IRISH TIMES FOR PLEASURE GROUND

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Loco and Reckless Productions presents

Back Due to Phenomenal Public Demand!

John B Keane’s THE SUCCESSFUL TD

BOTH of Mikel Murfi's acclaimed one man shows Written and performed by MIKEL MURFI

Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland

ANAM

Based on The Letters of A Successful TD and An Irish Minister of State by John B Keane Adapted for the stage by Jon Kenny, Mary McEvoy and Michael Scott Starring JON KENNY and MARY McEVOY Directed by MICHAEL SCOTT

Anam (meaning ‘soul’) brings together the skills of four worldclass step dancers from the US, Canada and Ireland in an exhilarating fusion of styles. Authentic and raw, this percussive dance piece explores the similarities and differences between the dancers, each with their own distinct hard shoe style. Anam attests to the tradition of ‘passing on’; celebrating the dance’s essential spirit, yet injecting it with fresh energy to create something new.

Fri 15 & Sat 16 September

This uplifting production is performed to live music and song composed by acclaimed Irish musician Fergal Ó Murchú, accompanied by Mikey Smith (pipes and tin whistle) and Joseph McNulty (bodhrán and guitar). Featuring dancers Matthew Olwell (Appalachian Flat Foot) Jonathan Kelliher (North Kerry “Munnix”) Nathan Pilatzke (Ottawa Valley, Canada) and John Fitzgerald (Modern Irish).

Tickets €20*/€18*

ONE OF YOUR OWN – A VOTE FOR TULL IS A VOTE FOR YOURSELF! The Successful TD follows the trials, tribulations, misadventures and hilarious antics of Tull McAdoo as he seeks re-election to the Dáil in the “October Elections”. Written in 1967, John B Keane displays his edge for humour and satire that are uncomfortably close to the politics of today… peppered with Keane’s gallery of madcap characters this show will have you laughing at politics (in a good way) from the start.

THE MAN IN THE WOMAN’S SHOES Mon 18 September 8pm It’s October 1978. Pope John Paul I is not long dead and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. A man with a boundless enthusiasm for life, this show is funny, tender and at times downright daft. It has played to standing ovations since 2012 when it was commissioned by Sligo Arts Centre and the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo for Bealtaine Festival.

HHHHH “Astonishing performance” THE NEW YORK TIMES

I HEAR YOU AND REJOICE

A new companion piece to THE MAN IN THE WOMAN’S SHOES Tues 19 September 8pm Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, marries the redoubtable Kitsy Rainey. It’s a match made in heaven, in more ways than one. Written and performed by Mikel Murfi, I Hear You and Rejoice is a tender and joy filled account of a most unlikely marriage. You may never look at life in quite the same way again. Commissioned by Sligo Arts Office and Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo for Bealtaine Festival.

Tickets €20*/€18* or see both productions for €35*

Wed 20 September 8pm Tickets €18*/€15*

Anam was co-directed by Jonathan Kelliher and Sue-Ellen Chester MacCarthy. Duration 75 minutess, no interval. CO-COMMISSIONED BY DUBLIN DANCE FESTIVAL AND THE NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE OF IRELAND

Pat Egan Presents THE GRIEF OF BILLIE HOLIDAY, THE SOUL OF VAN MORRISON AND THE DEFIANCE OF EDITH PIAF

An evening with

MARY COUGHLAN and her MUSICIANS Fri 22 September 8pm

TEDxGALWAY Thurs 21 September 7.30pm Tickets €22.50*/€20* Duration 200 minutes, incl. intervals. #IdeasWorthSpreading #GalwayInspires

Tickets €22.50*/€20* TEDxGalway is locally organised event inspired and licensed by TED Talks. TEDxGalway aims to be a shining light for all that is noteworthy, challenging and thought-provoking in Galway. We aim to both celebrate and raise the intellectual and cultural ambition of the City, Country and indeed the universe beyond. Our line up of speakers will be drawn from the worlds of arts, academia, technology, business, and community development. This show always sells out, so get your tickets early!

Often described as the greatest female vocalist and interpreter of songs that Ireland has ever produced, Mary Coughlan’s music career has been a roller coaster, one hell of a ride. Her new show Live & Kicking reflects that, featuring all the songs that are close to Mary’s heart and life and celebrating 30 plus years in the music business. Mary Coughlan proudly stands alongside, the iconic giants of jazz on both sides of the Atlantic, Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf. Dont miss! Duration 120 minutes, incl. interval.

“Ireland has never produced a singer quite like Mary Coughlan” THE IRISH TIMES

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Music for Galway

choreographed by JEAN BUTLER and composed by NEIL MARTIN

Fri 29 September 8pm

Tickets €20*/€18*, Students €6*, MFG Friends €16*

A duet for dancer and cellist, this is an Irish dance explores the often-invisible interplay between dancer and musician in live performance. The movement and music created simultaneously through improvisation raises questions about who is leading and who is following. The piece reveals an intimate, playful and dramatic dialogue between body and instrument, cello and cellist, cellist and dancer, and ultimately a man and woman. Duration 55 minutes, no interval. www.musicforgalway.ie

Sat 23 September 8pm Tickets €25*

How’s Your Father? is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion and constant laughter! It’s the hilarious brand new comedy play from the cream of Irish comedy! Father and son team, Conal and Rory Gallen have written probably their funniest comedy play to date! A B&B! A Landlady! A Priest! A Jockey! A Mystery! Bridie Murphy opens Bridie’s Boutique B&B, much to her husband Willie’s bewilderment! “This is a B&B which has to be seen to be believed!! - Tripadvisor”

KING CASTLE OF THE

this is an Irish dance

“Butler and Martin engage in an intense, affectionate, sometimes flirtatious musical conversation. Butler is an extraordinary dancer, and the accent of her dancing is distinctly Irish.” MARINA HARSS, NEW YORKER MAGAZINE

BY EUGENE MCCABE Directed by Garry Hynes

Scober MacAdam is king of the castle, a once glorious Big House in County Leitrim with an extensive farm. He has a young wife, Tressa, but their marriage is childless and frustrated. When rumours threaten Scober’s pride, he concocts a plan that jeopardises all he has worked for. Druid revive an unsung Irish classic with the award-winning design team from DruidShakespeare and a cast that includes Seán McGinley, Seána Kerslake, Marty Rea, John Olohan and Bosco Hogan.

Thur 28 Sept – Sat 7 Oct 8pm previews Thur 28 – Sat 30 Sept matinee Sat 7 Oct 2pm tickets €26*/22*

Footsbarn Travelling Theatre

CUCKOO’S NEST

Footsbarn’s unique adaptation of Ken Kesey’s cult novel This ode to freedom upholds the values of solidarity, humour and dignity in the face of the “Machine” of society, with its system of control, rules and punishment. Big heads, projections, life size puppets, comedy, film, live music, Footsbarn uses all its stage craft to blow life into this modern tale, more pertinent than ever. Galway favourites Footsbarn, one of the world’s leading touring companies, are renowned for their exciting adaptations of classics such as Shakespeare and Molière transcending the barrier of language with their unique blend of visual theatre, music and magic. Don’t miss!

Sun 1 - Wed 4 October 8pm, Matinee Sun 2pm Tickets €25*/€20*, Matinee €20*/€15*

“Footsbarn’s influence can be detected in a subsequent generation of companies. Without Footsbarn, we may never have had Complicite, Kneehigh and Told by an Idiot: companies which reach out across the footlights and embrace the audience, recognising that circus and clowning are not dirty words.” LYN GARDNER, THE GUARDIAN