JUL OCT 2019 Birr Theatre & Arts Centre

JUL | AUG SEPT | OCT 2019

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ILLUSTRATOR: SHANNON BERGIN

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VISUAL ARTS

SEPTEMBER – MID OCTOBER

JULY – AUGUST

SHANNON BERGIN Birr artist, Shannon Bergin is an illustrator and animator, recently graduated from Limerick School of Art and Design. Her work is created using both traditional and digital techniques to create images that examine the role of fiction and its ability to shape our perception of reality.

This body of work consists of a series of watercolour and ink illustrations from her first picture book How to Grow a Girl. Through tropes and symbolism, the work aims to identify the aspects of the emotional journey of childhood we share and how this defines our experiences throughout life.

The exhibition will officially open on Friday 26 July, 7pm and run until end of August.

DOURAS ART GROUP Jane Hansell, Margaret Hickey, Wiltrud Dull Three unlikely individuals from very different backgrounds came together and formed the Douras Art Group, named after the townland where they met, in East Galway on the border with county Clare. Jane Hansell is from an art background and was a teacher/lecturer in the UK for many years.

Margaret Hickey who has strong Irish roots, also from the UK is a poet and published author from a classical, literary background. Wiltrud Dull, a German national is from a medical background being both a qualified midwife and aromatherapist.

This is their first group show. The exhibition will run from September until mid October.

MID-OCTOBER – NOVEMBER

CAROLINE QUINLAN All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.

My exhibition is concerned with how we change over time and how we deal with these changes.

As children, we are more honest and innocent, and do we learn to act a certain way as we get older, to protect ourselves or to be seen in a different light. When do we stop acting? How much of the person we show to the world is the real us. My pieces depicted several scenes from different stages of life shown as a scene from a play. I use high fired porcelain and mixed media in my work.

The exhibition will open on Thursday 17 October and run until the end of November.

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DARRAGH MOLLOY Music aficionado Darragh Molloy plays guitar, bass and drums; is a member of several bands and is currently guitar tutor with Music Generation.

SCHOOL OF ROCK MONDAY 8 – FRIDAY 12 JULY

The 14th Annual School of Rock, facilitated by DARRAGH MOLLOY, is now enrolling. This course will give intensive training in writing and performing your own and other well-known songs. It will also provide training in various aspects of the music business including copyright, publishing, the recording process, voice training and instrument tuition. Anyone interested in participating should have at least a basic knowledge of an instrument (guitar, drums, bass, voice).

All participants must complete a Registration Form which is available from Box Office.

Registration is due by Monday 17 June, 5pm.

10.30am–4pm • Age 14–19yrs • €50 each; discount for siblings

WEDNESDAY 17 – FRIDAY 19 JULY What if...your favourite LEGO Mini figure came to life and saved the day?

What if they defeated a foe, sailed the high seas or flew through the sky?

You can make it happen by using the magical art of stop motion animation. Come along and join us where you’ll work in small teams with like-minded young animators to create short films and learn some of the basic skills of stop motion or master some existing ones if you are already making your own films. Our tutors LOVE stop motion animation and they will help you make amazing Brick Flicks that we will share on our own YouTube Channel - www.YouTube.Com/Createschool You can bring along your favourite mini figures.

Morning option: 10.30am-1pm; Afternoon option: 2-4.30pm • €50 • Max of 15 per class.

As there will be a mixture of ages and collaboration is essential, we ask everybody to respect the minimum age policy (9+). (Minimum number will apply for camp to go ahead).

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A CHANCE TO DANCE MONDAY 22 – FRIDAY 26 JULY

Summer Camp for children with special educational needs.

Facilitated by Carol Ann Farrelly.

10am–12.30pm daily.

Supported by Birr Stage Guild, Birr Municipal District & Birr Lions Club

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SINGING • DANCING • ACTING

SPEAKOUT DRAMA LESSONS PRESENT

Summer p m a c l a c i s Mu with Sonya Cuddy MONDAY 29 JULY – WEDNESDAY 31 JULY Three days jampacked with Treasure Hunts, Parties and Costume days, as well as Songs from Mary Poppins Returns and Aladdin to dance, sing and act. So come and join us for A Whole New World as we see A Cover is Not a Book and we'll get One Jump Ahead of the posse! Great fun for all.

10am – 2pm • €65 • Places limited • Book Now Further info from Sonya on 085-8257339 @SpeakOutSpeechAndDrama

B I R R V I N TA G E W E E K & A R T S F E S T I VA L 2 nd – 10 th August 2019

VOICE OF THE FUTURE – ONE TO WATCH

MIDLAND MUSICAL YOUTH with DYLAN ROONEY & FRIENDS THURSDAY 1 – FRIDAY 2 AUGUST A feast of popular classics from the world of Opera and Musical Theatre! We invite you to join this unbeatable combination of singers for what promises to be two terrific performances to kick start Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival 2019!

Dylan Rooney, baritone, from Nenagh, is a graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music 2019; a multiple prize winner at Feis Ceoil over several years; a finalist and bursary recipient at The Trench Award 2019; represented the RIAM in New York performing in the ‘Artist’s Choice’ Concert series 2018. The wonderful MMY singers from all over the Midlands join Dylan and friends from the RIAM, to support his further training at London’s Guildhall School of Music this Autumn.

These two fantastic nights will sell out fast – early booking is advised.

8pm • €18/16

TALENT SHEER Sydney o, Irish Ech

Pat Shortt IS BACK WITH A BRAND NEW STAGE SHOW

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SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Following the sell-out successes of The Hall, Selfie and How’s Tings? and fresh from starring roles in the hit play A Skull In Connemara and the film The Belly of The Whale, Ireland’s best loved comedian takes to the road with his latest quirky look at Irish life. Featuring brand new material and sketches, Hey! is a rogue’s gallery of odd ball characters, bizarre situations and even a song or two. Hey! delivers a peculiar take on modern life that only the unique imagination of Pat Shortt could conjure up. Hey! You have been warned! A show not to be missed.

8pm • €29

B I R R V I N TA G E W E E K & A R T S F E S T I VA L 2 nd – 10 th August 2019 L U N C H T I M E T H E AT R E N O M A D P L AY E R S P R E S E N T

MONDAY 5 – TUESDAY 6 AUGUST Lesley, an aspirational actress with dreams of fame and success is led by her enthusiasm and desperation to do the job... any job... but what kind of role has she accepted and with what hilarious consequences?

1.05pm • €15 (incl. light lunch) The video and/recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited.

VINTAGE

Lunchtime

with

Cole Porter!

FRIDAY 9 AUGUST DUBLIN SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY, performing the music of Cole Porter, brings a nostalgic and highly entertaining end to the Festival! One of the major songwriters for Broadway musicals and Hollywood films in the 1920’s and ‘30's with songs such as Too Darn Hot, Night and Day, Everytime we say Goodbye, his musicals and films High Society, Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate are among those which received Academy and Tony Awards. Birr’s multi-talented singer/actor ANN HOGAN makes a welcome return to her home stage, with fellow members of the highly acclaimed Dublin Shakespeare Society.

Founded in 1907, Dublin Shakespeare Society has performed virtually all of the Bards plays over the years. In recent times, as well as classics of Irish and World Theatre, they have presented occasional entertainments of the music of Jacques Brel and Cole Porter.

1.05pm • €15 (incl. light lunch)

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M O S A I C S AT T H E M I L L

Mosaic Workshop

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for Adults SATURDAY 31 AUGUST AIDAN BYRNE’s one day mosaic workshops are designed to suit complete beginners and people with previous experience in mosaic and other crafts. Over the course of the day participants will go through all the processes involved in making a mosaic from start to finish. Each participant makes their own personalised mosaic and brings it home at the end of the workshop. Aidan’s workshops are very professionally run whilst being light-hearted, the atmosphere is friendly and easy-going. People have travelled up to 3 hours to attend workshops and left delighted with their mosaic and the experience.

10am–4.30pm (Book directly through the box office) €95 (includes all materials and equipment • Max: 15

Lisa McHugh SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Well known on the Irish Country scene, Lisa has seven albums under her belt, a countless number of live shows played and a large fan-base watching her every move! Originally hailing from Glasgow, Lisa has spent the last ten years working extremely hard and building a strong following. In recent years, Lisa has spent more and more time in Nashville absorbing the rich music scene. Her time there has included some life-changing writing sessions, working on developing her song-writing and sound. Lisa’s latest single Country Mile reflects a past relationship, you can hear it and many more on the night!

8pm • €21

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Lady Barbalade and

The Newfangled Four with special guests

Tone Cold Sober • Athlone A Cappella WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER Celebrating their Irish Association of Barbershop Singers, Gold Medal win in 2018, Lady Barbalade are partnering with world-famous quartet The Newfangled Four to bring their exciting of brand of singing around the country this September.

The Newfangled Four are America’s comedy sweethearts. They are currently ranked 6th in the world, and with their brilliant comedy combined with their sublime voices, these Californians are one of the best loved Barbershop groups in the world. The Birr stop on the Gold Rush Tour will feature Irish Champion chorus, Tone Cold Sober, and the award-winning Athlone A Cappella and is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

8pm • €15/€12

COACHING UNDER GLASS An open barbershop coaching event with The Newfangled Four coaching Tone Cold Sober and Athlone A Cappella. A one hour coaching session with each group with a 15 minute break between, and a short audience participation “Sing a tag with The Newfangled Four” at the end, where the boys teach the assembled groups and audience to sing a short phrase in 4 part harmony.

Always good fun!

3-5.30pm • €10/Workshop & performance €20

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My Wild Atlantic Journey with

COLIN STAFFORD-JOHNSON

FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER Join wildlife film maker Colin Stafford-Johnson on a journey of discovery along the western seaboard of Ireland. Colin has been walking, exploring and filming wildlife along Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast over the last 15 years. He recently presented the BBC series Wild Ireland – Edge of the World, that featured some of his highlights. But there are many more! Come and hear tales of adventure and misadventure from years spent tracking down some of Ireland’s most elusive creatures – all accompanied by stunning visuals that will make you wish you were there.

8pm • €18/€16

CULTURE NIGHT 2019 FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER Be part of Culture Night 2019 and enjoy a host of free events throughout the country. Museums, galleries, cultural and arts centres throughout Ireland will open their doors and welcome people of all ages to taste and sample their cultural delights for FREE. See our website, social media and local press for details.

FREE event – All Welcome!

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Antelope Productions & the Delmaine String Quartet

Magic Eyes IN MY

Thomas Hardy ’s Poems of Love & Loss

Performed by Michael James Ford, Clodagh Mooney Duggan, Elliot Moriarty and the Delmaine String Quartet SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER This exciting collaboration with the Delmaine String Quartet explores one of the great romances in literary history – Thomas Hardy’s courtship of Emma Gifford and their subsequent long and difficult marriage. When Emma died in 1912, after many years of estrangement, Hardy was inspired to write some of the greatest love poetry in the English language and to revisit the landscape of his first great passion. Magic in My Eyes charts the course of a turbulent passion through Hardy’s verse and journals along with Emma’s letters and recollections and promises an evening of sublime music and unforgettable words. The Delmaine Quartet have selected music that reflects this complex emotional landscape, drawn primarily from the lyrical chamber works of Frank Bridge (1879–1941) – the brilliant, yet relatively unknown, English composer. The world of rural Wessex is also represented through folk music and song. Michael James Ford and the Delmaine String Quartet have previously collaborated on two highly successful projects – Love and War and The Waterloo Concert, which have toured nationally and overseas.

8pm • €15/€12

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Director: Icíar Bollaín Spain, Cuba, UK, Germany, 2018 (Spanish, English) 111 mins | Cert: 15

YULI THE CARLOS ACOSTA STORY TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

Starring: Carlos Acosta, Santiago Alfonso, Keyvin Martinez

*IMDb rating 7.2 8pm • €5/€3 s See 5 Film get 6th

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Following the rags-to-riches story of Cuban ballet sensation Carlos Acosta, Yuli is the latest film from director Icíar Bollaín (The Olive Tree, Even the Rain) and scriptwriting husband Paul Laverty (Daniel Blake).

Juxtaposing dramatic biopic chapters with sequences where Acosta himself choreographs the story of his life. It’s the tale of a dancer who did not want to dance. “...typically thoughtful, ambitious storytelling...’’ - Guy Lodge, Variety “...a high-quality and glittering biopic...’’ - Alfonso Rivera, Cineuropa

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The Great Singalong songBook series

SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER The third in our Sunday afternoon concert series at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Those Hucklebuck Days: the Story of The Showband Years is a heady tribute to pure nostalgia as we revisit those hits that played each day on the radio and dominated the ballrooms of romance.

From Tom Jones to Dickie Rock, Eileen Reid to Brendan Bowyer, relive your memories as we pay homage to the heady days of the great showband craze in Ireland. With the Great Singalong Songbook stars Linda Kenny and Damian Smith, MC Alf McCarthy, and our fabulous Songbook Band (MD Alan Carney).

A SUNDAY OU Y AFTERNOONNNOT SIMPLY CA TO AFFORD MISS!

3.30pm • €19 (includes tea/coffee/biscuits at the interval)

FROM TH TEAM BEHINE VERA LYNN &D JIM REEVES TRIBUTES

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A SEASON IN FRANCE

Directors: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun France, 2017 | (French) 100 mins | Cert: 15

TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Starring: Eriq Ebouane, Sandrine Bonnaire, Aalayna Lys

*IMDb rating 6.3 8pm • €5/€3 s See 5 Film get 6th

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Abbas, his two children and his brother Etienne have fled wartorn Central Africa and are living in Paris. Both were teachers, but now work menial jobs and live in unsecure accommodation. When their request for political asylum is turned down, both men, still traumatised by loss realise they are running out of options. But there is hope in the form of generous and warm-hearted florist Carole with whom Abbas has begun a relationship. A stark, yet gentle film about a family looking for a home.

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S u r p r i s e C o n c e rt S e r i e s

FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Hear some of Ireland’s most gifted musicians and singers throughout this series, while enjoying a light lunch with family and friends. Artists and programme details will be announced on our website.

1.05pm • €15 (incl. light lunch)

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FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY

Director: Carmel Winters Ireland, 2018 | (English) 101 mins | Cert: 15A

TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER Starring: Hazel Doupe, Dara Devaney, Johnny Collins

*IMDb rating 6.8 8pm • €5/€3 s See 5 Film get 6th

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1960s rural Ireland, Frances is a young traveller who idolises Muhammad Ali. Her life is turned upside down when her father Michael, recently released from prison, decides to take his family on the road again. Amidst this upheaval, Frances must fight against patriarchal traditional values whilst also protecting her family. Warm and celebratory, Carmel Winters has crafted a crowd-pleasing delight. From the producers of Once and Sing Street, Float Like a Butterfly is a powerful and timely story of a girl’s fight for freedom and belonging.

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THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER Irish Country Artist and Dancing With The Stars contestant Cliona Hagan embarks on her headline Irish Concert Tour. Cliona will perform hits from her latest album Secret Love including all the fan-favourites: Born To Run, 1-2-3, and McCarthy’s Party. A classically trained singer with a degree in Music, Cliona Hagan’s many accolades include Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.

8pm • €22

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THE GREGORY WALKERS Laoise O’Brien recorder Malachy Robinson viol Eamon Sweeney early guitars/lute

Dancing at the

CROSSROADS A fusion of baroque & traditional music & dance THE GREGORY WALKERS & KELSEY SCHUHLE DANCER FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Ireland adopted some of the aspects of a cultural crossroads as foreign soldiers passed through Ireland, Irish soldiers returned from abroad, continental musicians were attracted to Dublin’s growing metropolis and Irish music was published and adapted for baroque tastes.

In this concert the Gregory Walkers join forces with Irish dancer, Kelsey Schuhle, for a meeting of baroque and traditional music and dance from Ireland, England, France and Spain: Hornpipes, Chaconnes, Folías and more.

A ‘Gregory’ was the name of a wig worn in the 16th century, said to have been invented by a barber named Gregory. A lute, viol, or fiddle was part of the furniture of a barber’s shop in the era and his customers, while waiting for a haircut or a minor operation, would amuse themselves on the instruments provided.

The Gregory Walkers comprises some of Ireland’s most respected musicians.

They are experienced in delivering performances suitable for the whole family and have done so for Ardee Baroque Festival, Kilkenny Arts Festival, Music Generation, The ARK Children’s Cultural Centre, National Museum of Ireland and others.

8pm • €16/€14

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UPROARIOUSLY FUNNY The Daily Telegraph

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER Have you ever wondered why men can’t multitask, or why women can’t change a tyre? Wonder no more as the longest running one-person show in Broadway and Las Vegas history, Rob Becker’s Defending the Caveman is here to challenge and demystify the differences between the sexes. Starring the “hysterically funny” stand-up comedian, TOM O’MAHONY, the Olivier Award winning show, Defending the Caveman has won the hearts of millions across the globe and now tours Ireland for the first time. Using psychology, sociology and plain old observational comedy, Defending the Caveman highlights the battle of the sexes – the stereotypical and yet, undisputedly true differences between men and women.

8pm • €25

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Comhaltas Concert

Tour of Ireland SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER

This national tour consists of a fine mix of established artistes together with up-and-coming young stars.

These are blended together into a fast-moving and colourful show of music, song and dance which appeal to both the connoisseurs and peripheral fans of Irish traditional culture. The performers, in all fields, display high standards and regional styles that have become synonymous with this concert series down through the years. Comhaltas Concert Tours date back to 1972 when the first official North American Tour took place. The Tour of Britain was introduced in 1973 and the Tour of Ireland followed in 1980.

8pm • €15/€12

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PAPI CHULO

Director: John Butler Ireland, UK, 2018 | (English) 98 minutes | Cert: CLUB

TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER Starring: Matt Bomer, Alejandro Patino, Elena Campbell-Martinez

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Sean, a successful weatherman, has an on-air meltdown and is forced to take time off to rest. Struggling to fill his days, he hires Ernesto, a middle-aged Latino migrant worker to paint the deck of his house and an unlikely friendship develops. Despite their marked differences and a complete language barrier the two men slowly bond, Ernesto providing Sean with the support he needs as he deals with his loneliness and finds his way back to happiness.

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FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER A seven-piece Live show with sexy backing singers, Richie Lee is a very well respected frontman and knows how to connect with a live audience. With reputedly the best sounding, most natural Rod voice in the world, costume changes and songs from Rod Stewart's huge catalogue he will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along from the first song. A 2 hour roller coaster of Rod Stewart's greatest songs this is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after tribute shows in the UK and Ireland.

8pm • €21

JOHN B. KEANE’S

THE MATCHMAKER

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE GAIETY STAGE – LAST STOP, BIRR!!

Performed by Mary McEvoy and Jon Kenny • Directed by Michael Scott Based on the novella “Letters of a County Matchmaker” by JOHN B. KEANE

SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER Dicky Mick Dicky O’Connor is going on his holidays to Ballybunion, but before he does he’s going back to The Gaiety Theatre up in Dublin one last time to arrange a few matches for the lost and lovelorn, making a pit-stop at Birr Theatre on the way! Together, MARY McEVOY and JON KENNY play a myriad of characters in this hilarious and earthy dramatic comedy. Using his inimitable way with words and his one sense of “devilment” and wit, Keane delves into the longings, hungers, fears and foibles of this collection of lonely people and creates a marvelously colorful world, taking us back to a simpler time, when phones were few and far between and the only web was one left behind by spiders.

8pm • €21

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PERMISSION TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER Starring: Baran Kosari, Amir Jadidi, Leili Rashidi

*IMDb rating 6.2 8pm • €5/€3 s See 5 Film get 6th

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Afrooz is the captain of Iran Futsal National Team, whose long-sought dream, playing in the Asian Games Final has come true at the age of 30 and after 11 years of hard work. She finds out at the airport that her husband, a famous television host, has used his legal right and banned her from exiting the country. The team’s security supervisor, her lawyer, and her best friend and teammates all believe that her only solution is to persuade her husband to let her leave the country. Although Afrooz knows she must break her pride and waive her own right by doing so, she decides to convince him in any way possible.

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A play written and starring

SHANE CASEY (The Young Offenders ) Directed by Patrick Talbot

FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER performed by Shane Casey Directed by Patrick Talbot Fresh from his acclaimed performance as Billy Murphy in the TV series The Young Offenders and the feature film of the same name which preceded it, Shane Casey returns to the stage with WET PAINT, a play he has also written.

It’s 2005 – the country is booming – Jambons are at an all time high at €2. Tony has a fresh tan from the Canaries; Pa is wondering how Liverpool will get on in the Champion’s League and Barry’s got a secret. Sound familiar? Inspired by his time as a painter decorator himself, Shane Casey’s very funny play depicts a day-in-the-life of two painter/decorators and their boss during the Celtic Tiger era, when anything was possible – at least inside your head.

Also featuring Michael Sands and Tommy Harris.

8pm • €18/€16

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J and C Promotions Presents

Gentle on my Mind

The

GLEN CAMPBELL Story

with CIARÁN ROSNEY & his 5 piece band SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER Starring master guitarist and well-known country music personality, Ciarán Rosney with his 5 piece band, featuring well known musicians as Billy Burgoyne (ex-Daniel O’Donnell) and fiddle player extraordinaire, Denise Boyle. The show will take you on a truly amazing journey with some of Glen Campbell’s best known hits, from Rhinestone Cowboy to Wichita Lineman and unique to this show will be Ciarán’s unrivalled interpretation of Glen’s guitar playing abilities. The show will also include state-of-the-art video projection with tasteful lighting and a full live music experience.

8pm • €25

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HULLABALOO! IS CO-ORDINATED BY OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL ARTS OFFICE AND BIRR THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE

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30th Oct – 2nd Nov 2019 (Mid-term Break) Festival programme available at local schools and libraries in mid-September www.birrtheatre.com • www.offaly.ie

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY… SCRIPTS IRELAND’S PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL THURSDAY 28 NOV – SUNDAY 1 DEC

CAUGHT IN THE ACT STARRING CONAL GALLEN FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER

ABBA FOREVER

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER

THE FUREYS

THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 2020

THE HIRED MAN BIRR STAGE GUILD MUSICAL MARCH 2020

BOOKING Tickets are non-refundable and must be paid for at time of booking.

Please have your credit/debit card ready. All ticket prices include €1 transaction fee.

Box Office: Open Monday – Friday: 1 – 5.30pm 057 9122911 Online: www.birrtheatre.com where you can select your seat (no additional charges).

Cheques payable to Birr Stage Guild CLG. In the final hour before a show only tickets for that performance can be processed. To comply with fire regulations children (even babies) must have a ticket.

CONCESSIONS We offer concession rates, where possible, to students, under 18’s, senior citizens, unemployed and disabled. Current I.D. is essential to avail of these concessions.

GROUP RATES Group rates are available. Please enquire at Box Office.

LATECOMERS All performances start at 8pm (unless otherwise stated). Doors open 30 minutes before performance. Performances will start on time – please don’t be late! Latecomers will not be admitted until there is a suitable break, which in some cases may be the interval.

DISABLED ACCESS Birr Theatre and Arts Centre is accessible for wheelchair users.

We also have a house wheelchair for your use. This can be booked for a performance or the chair can be used to bring you from your car to your seat (please note: there are two steps to the front row seats). Please make your requirements known at the time of booking. It is advisable to book in advance.

CHILDREN Children must be accompanied by an adult at all performances.

FOOD & DRINK Wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks will be available during the interval.

No food and drink permitted in the auditorium.

PARKING There is ample street parking. However we remind you we are located in a residential area and ask you to be conscious not to block private entrances.

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FURTHER INFORMATION Birr Theatre & Arts Centre Oxmantown Hall, Birr, Co Offaly Box Office: 057 9122911 Email: info@birrtheatre.com Web: www.birrtheatre.com Venue Manager: Emma Nee Haslam

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