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For over 20 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. The worldwide phenomenon which is Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by Producer Moya Doherty, Composer Bill Whelan and Director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin and has continued to set new records in packed theatres and arenas throughout the world. www.riverdance.com – Since 1995 Riverdance has played 11,500 performances and been seen live by over 25 million people in over 467 venues worldwide in 47 countries across 6 continents – Travelled 750,000 miles (or to the moon and back and back again!) – Played to a global television audience of 3 billion people – Sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD and 10 million Riverdance videos & DVD
The Snapper offers a wickedly funny account of the ups and downs of family life and pregnancy in Northside Dublin of the late 1980s. It is salty and sweet and the Gate Theatre sits right next door to the Rotunda Hospital where Sharon’s baby ‘the snapper’ is born. Roddy Doyle’s second installment of the celebrated Barrytown Trilogy is a story that remains fresh, vivid, astute and relevant for today.
The Snapper offers a wickedly funny account of the ups and downs of family life and pregnancy in Northside Dublin of the late 1980s. It is salty and sweet and the Gate Theatre sits right next door to the Rotunda Hospital where Sharon’s baby ‘the snapper’ is born… Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult. This production contains adult themes and strong language. Parental discretion is advised. There will be a post-show discussion with Roddy Doyle and members of The Snapper cast on Monday 30 July. For more information, please see here. There will be a Sign Language Interpreted Performance (SLIP) on Thursday 30 August at 7.30pm. Patrons availing of this service are advised to book via boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie to access a discounted ticket rate and seats with the best sight lines. Amanda Coogan will be the ISL Interpreter for this performance.
Jimmy’s Hall tells the true story of Leitrim farmer Jimmy Gralton, the only Irishman deported from his own country. His crime was to build a dance hall where he encouraged the local community to learn, to argue and to dream, but above all to dance and have fun. As the hall grew in popularity its free-spirited reputation brought it to the attention of the church and politicians who forced Jimmy to flee and the hall to close. A decade later, at the height of the Depression, Jimmy returns from the US. The hall stands abandoned but as Jimmy sees the poverty and growing oppression in the village, the leader and activist within him is stirred. He decides to reopen the hall, and so takes on the established authorities of the church and the government.
For over 20 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. The worldwide phenomenon which is Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by Producer Moya Doherty, Composer Bill Whelan and Director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin and has continued to set new records in packed theatres and arenas throughout the world. www.riverdance.com – Since 1995 Riverdance has played 11,500 performances and been seen live by over 25 million people in over 467 venues worldwide in 47 countries across 6 continents – Travelled 750,000 miles (or to the moon and back and back again!) – Played to a global television audience of 3 billion people – Sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD and 10 million Riverdance videos & DVD
We’re delighted to announce that Amy Ross (Elphaba), Helen Woolf (Glinda), Aaron Sidwell (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Emily Shaw (Nessarose), Iddon Jones (Boq) and Nikki Bentley (Standby for Elphaba) will lead the cast of the spectacular, critically acclaimed and multi record-breaking UK & Ireland Tour when it returns to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 17 July to 1 September 2018. Acclaimed as “a joyous spectacle that captures the imagination” (Irish Independent) and “a magical mystery tour through the fantasyland of Oz” (London Evening Standard), WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students and their extraordinary adventures in Oz, which will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Based on the acclaimed, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters originally created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, WICKED has become a global phenomenon featuring astounding technical wizardry, stunning costumes, a compelling ‘untold’ story and show-stopping songs, including the incredible ‘Defying Gravity’.
Waltons World Masters presents MAYA YOUSSEF National Concert Hall, John Field Room Wednesday, 15 August 2018 Tickets €25 from nch.ie ‘The act of playing music is the opposite of death, it’s a life- and hope-affirming act. To me, music is my own healer and an antidote to what’s happening, not only in Syria, but in the whole world. I like to think that my music brings people back to humanity and to their heart centres, where no harm can be done to any form of life and where all can exist together in peace.’ – Maya Youssef One day Maya Youssef, aged nine, was on her way to the Sulhi al-Wadi Institute of Music in Damascus, Syria, where she was reluctantly studying the violin. The taxi driver happened to be playing a recording of an instrument that blew her mind: the qanun. When she told him that she was determined to learn it, his response shocked her but kindled a flame: he laughed and said that girls simply did not play the qanun; it was a man’s instrument. Now, Maya Youssef is hailed as ‘queen of the qanun’, a traditional Syrian 78-stringed plucked zither. Except her influences go far beyond […]
The Big Grill is Europe’s largest BBQ festival, and returns for its fifth year from 16th – 19th August 2018 in Herbert Park, Dublin 4. Angie Mar & The Beatrice Inn Billy Durney & Hometown BBQ David Carter Smokestak UK Grainne O’ Keefe & Clanbrassil House Paul Flynn & The Tannery Robin Gill & The Dairy Fingal Ferguson Nick Solares – The Meat Show & Eater.com DJ BBQ Hilary O’Hagan Brennan John Relihan Rama Basilio – Asado Champion, Buenos Aires Andy Low ‘n’ Slow Birmingham Nick Weston & Hunter Gather Cook UK Andy Noonan Baste / Big Grill / Fowl Play Mark O’Brien Jack May Fowl Play Asador Kinara Kitchen Box Burger Hot Wing, Chilli and Burger Challenges McKenna Guides
The Big Grill is Europe’s largest BBQ festival, and returns for its fifth year from 16th – 19th August 2018 in Herbert Park, Dublin 4. Angie Mar & The Beatrice Inn Billy Durney & Hometown BBQ David Carter Smokestak UK Grainne O’ Keefe & Clanbrassil House Paul Flynn & The Tannery Robin Gill & The Dairy Fingal Ferguson Nick Solares – The Meat Show & Eater.com DJ BBQ Hilary O’Hagan Brennan John Relihan Rama Basilio – Asado Champion, Buenos Aires Andy Low ‘n’ Slow Birmingham Nick Weston & Hunter Gather Cook UK Andy Noonan Baste / Big Grill / Fowl Play Mark O’Brien Jack May Fowl Play Asador Kinara Kitchen Box Burger Hot Wing, Chilli and Burger Challenges McKenna Guides
This unique children’s workshop will involve creating your own photogram artwork, taking inspiration from botanists and early photographic pioneers. This is a camera-less process that involves capturing the shadow of a composition on photographic paper, using gathered plants, rose petals and other flowers. Suitable for children 7 – 12 years (with parents most welcome to join in!) Tuesday 21 August at 2:30pm. Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Dublin 9. D09 PT78 Telephone: 01 8377206 Email: drumcondralibrary@dublincity.ie
Forget the back to school rush for a few more days with some terrific new international family films. Take a road trip with our opening film Marnie’s World or wander over to Kenya for Supa Modo. Enjoy premières and brilliant animations from Ireland, Brazil, and elsewhere. Meet our young critics and some special guests, including festival regular Clara Murray from RTÉJr. We have adventures, crazy cats, cool heroines, quests, spells, and much more, all for you to discover at the IFI. Films with subtitles? No Problem! Family Festival 2018: Opening Night + Marnie’s World Friday 31st Aug 2018 18.30 Family Festival 2018: Short Tales 1 Saturday 1st Sep 2018 11.00 Family Festival 2018: Short Tales 2 Saturday 1st Sep 2018 13.00 Family Festival 2018: Supa Modo Saturday 1st Sep 2018 15.30 Family Festival 2018: The Skier Saturday 1st Sep 2018 18.30 Family Festival 2018: Captain Morten And The Spider Queen Sunday 2nd Sep 2018 11.00 Family Festival 2018: The Ash Lad: In The Hall Of The Mountain King Sunday 2nd Sep 2018 13.00 Family Festival 2018: Yaa & Family Fest Sunday 2nd Sep 2018 15.00 Family Festival 2018: Tito And The Birds Sunday 2nd Sep 2018 16.00
Dragon Boat RaceThe Irish Dragon Boat Association (IDBA) is the National Governing Body of the sport of dragon boat racing in Ireland. The IDBA is responsible for all aspects of the sport from community development through to managing Irish teams racing abroad. Dragon boating was originally introduced to Ireland in the early 1990’s when boats were brought from the UK to hold events. In 2005 the IDBA was formed, though only really in name, until the Association was formally launched in Dublin in October 2010. The IDBA is a member of both the European Dragon Boat Federation (EDBF) and the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and as such is recognised as the only Governing Body in Ireland. Date: Saturday & Sunday, 15th & 16th September 2018 Location: Grand Canal Dock, Ringsend, Dublin 4 Partners: In conjunction with Plurabelle Paddlers Entry Fee: €425 / team (Adult) €255 / team (U18s) Timings: SAT 08.45 – Crew Manager’s Meeting 09.30 – Briefings Commence SUN 08.45 – Crew Manager’s Meeting 09.30 – Briefings Commence
For the first time in 30 years you will be able to view the incredible paintings and graphic work of Irish artist Roderic O’Conor, so don’t miss this rare opportunity at the National Gallery of Ireland. This exciting exhibition will illustrate how O’Conor’s dissatisfaction with Impressionism led to his signature Expressionist style. You will see many artworks which have previously never been on display before and also get a sense of O’Conor’s place among contemporaries like Van Gogh and Gauguin. Whether you’re a major art buff or you just fancy spending an afternoon immersed in some truly captivating landscapes, visiting Roderic O’Conor and the Moderns at the National Gallery of Ireland is guaranteed to be time well spent.
The $20 million production features new, state of the art technology, underlining its position as the biggest and best dinosaur show in the world. This updated production will showcase spectacular and colourful changes to the dinosaurs based on the latest scientific research including the likely feathering of some species. Walking With Dinosaurs is produced by Global Creatures headed by CEO Carmen Pavlovic. Pavlovic said, “I am thrilled that Walking With Dinosaurs is embarking on an international tour. A new generation is ready to experience these life–size beasts in this awe-inspiring spectacle, which has still not been matched in terms of scale and quality. Many of our creatures have “evolved” since the last tour, now featuring distinctive display feathers, head crests and tail fans, reflecting recent discoveries about the physical nature of these massive creatures. This show remains a must-see for audiences of all ages.” The one-hour, 40-minute show depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution with almost cinematic realism. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – THE ARENA SPECTACULAR has scenes of the interactions between dinosaurs, how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators Nine species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign […]
The Big Grill is Europe’s largest BBQ festival, and returns for its fifth year from 16th – 19th August 2018 in Herbert Park, Dublin 4. Angie Mar & The Beatrice Inn Billy Durney & Hometown BBQ David Carter Smokestak UK Grainne O’ Keefe & Clanbrassil House Paul Flynn & The Tannery Robin Gill & The Dairy Fingal Ferguson Nick Solares – The Meat Show & Eater.com DJ BBQ Hilary O’Hagan Brennan John Relihan Rama Basilio – Asado Champion, Buenos Aires Andy Low ‘n’ Slow Birmingham Nick Weston & Hunter Gather Cook UK Andy Noonan Baste / Big Grill / Fowl Play Mark O’Brien Jack May Fowl Play Asador Kinara Kitchen Box Burger Hot Wing, Chilli and Burger Challenges McKenna Guides
Kasabian are an English rock band formed in Leicester in 1997. The band’s original members consisted of vocalist Tom Meighan, guitarist and vocalist Sergio Pizzorno, guitarist Chris Karloff, and bassist Chris Edwards. The band’s line-up was completed by drummer Ian Matthews in 2004 after a string of session drummers. Karloff left the band in 2006 and founded a new band called Black Onassis. Jay Mehler joined as touring lead guitarist in 2006. Mehler left the band for Liam Gallagher’s Beady Eye in 2013, to be replaced by Tim Carter. In 2010 and 2014, Kasabian won the Q Awards for ‘Best Act in the World Today’, while they were also named “Best Live Act” at the 2014 Q Awards and the 2007 NME Awards. The band’s music is often described as “indie rock”, but Pizzorno has said he “hates indie bands” and does not feel Kasabian fit into that category.
Walking On Cars are creating sounds as beautiful and dramatic as the landscape that envelops them. From the Dingle Peninsula, the five creatives friendship gave way to a tuneful collaboration, borne out of a desire to write music. With songs reflecting both the isolation and consolation of Dingle, this year Walking On Cars look set to add to their increasing number of admirers. Singer Patrick Sheehy is comfortable to characterize their music with the ambiguous description “powerful and almost pop”. Pushing the sound higher, Sorcha Durham (pianist) and Dan Devane (lead guitar) give life to these Melodic imaginings. Paul Flannery on Bass guitar and drummer Evan Hadnett provide an intelligent and bodily support to their carefully crafted songs. Central to the house that they share is the rehearsal space, where each of The five can document song ideas at anytime – “ an advantage” of their environment and something not possible living in a city. Since their formation just over 12 months ago, Walking on Cars have toured across the country with workmanlike dedication to their craft, developing their passion for playing live and with standout performances at many festivals in 2012.Walking On Cars are set to return to many […]
Rory Charles Graham (born 29 January 1985), better known as Rag’n’Bone Man, is an English singer and songwriter, known for his deep, bass-baritone voice. His first hit single, “Human”, was released in 2016, and his debut album of the same name was released in February 2017. At the 2017 Brit Awards, he was named British Breakthrough Act and received the Critics’ Choice Award.