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LINEUP april 2015

Contents

Interview

BEST BOY GRIP

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pages 4,5,6 & 7

Festival

PAN CELTIC FESTIVAL pages 28 & 29

Feature

DERRY PRINT WORKSHOP pages 16,17,18 & 19

Theatre

4,5,6 & 7 Best Boy Grip exclusive interview 8 & 9 Goons preview ahead of their May 1st gig 10,11,12 & 13 This month’s music listings 14 & 15 We talk to Cool Discs Lee Mason about Record Store Day 16,17,18 & 19 After the drastic cuts to the Arts sector, we find out how this will affect the Derry Print Workshop 20 & 21 This month’s Art exhibitions 22 & 23 Preview to this month’s Pan Celtic Festival 24 & 25 Theatre Preview: The Bill Clinton Hercules 26 Theatre Preview: Jurassic Adventures 27 Theatre Preview: Frank Pig Says Hello 28 & 29 This month’s theatre listings

JURASSIC ADVENTURES page 26

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9 NI Super Group the GOONS come to the Nerve Centre next month for what will be a homecoming for the former FWW frontman Cahir O’Doherty he Goons have been referred to as a Northern Ireland supergroup and it’s understandable why. Consisting of the remnants of Derry’s Fighting With Wire and Belfast’s LaFaro, the Goons have managed to merge some of the finest musical talents which have been gracing our stages and united their sounds to create yet another band that our country can be proud of. With Fighting With Wire’s Cahir O’Doherty leading from the front, LaFaro’s Alan Lynn on drums, Herb Magee on bass and brother Dave on guitar, they are joined by Allan McGreevy of the Rupture Dogs who acts as a third guitarist in the band as well as being in charge of the synth. Next month, the Goons come to Derry for the first time in what will be only their third gig, having recently played to a heaving crowd at the Limelight in Belfast. I caught up with bassist Herb to talk all things GOONS. You guys have a wealth of experience but having been part of two of N.I’s biggest acts, do you find it daunting starting afresh with a new band?

I wouldn’t say it’s been daunting, I would say it’s probably been a relief and a joy to clear the slate, if there ever was such a thing. It’s certainly been a shot in the arm. How would you best describe your music style now? It’s rock music at the end of the day. Or Crunk-influenced electro-grunge. Or ‘Cringe’ if you will. Is it a case of natural progression as new members collaborate, or did you guys purposely want to progress from your previous sound? It’s a natural progression I think. Or I hope so. Anything else would be a lie. Bringing Allan McGreevy on board, how do you feel his style adds to what you want to achieve? Allan was brought on board solely to raise the average height while lowering the average age of the group. Oh and because he is a handsome and talented fella. What are your touring plans for this year? There are no touring plans at the moment, not until the right time. The right time will be when we have finished recording; which we’re about to start.

>> GOONS, with support from the Wood Burning Savages, Lost Avenue, Riot Upstairs & Shoot The Messemger at the Nerve Centre on Friday, 01 May. Tickets are priced at £8 and are available from Nerve Centre Box Office.

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Derry Feis Dhoire Cholmcille Millennium Forum

Mon, 06 April - Fri, 10 April Time: 9.30am Tickets: at the door

Waldorf & Cannon

Heat 3

Battle of the Bands Masons

Thursday, 16 April

feat Conor Mason

Admission:Free

Grand Final

The Grand Central Bar

Masons

Friday, 03 April

Time: 8pm Admission:Free

Thursday, 30 April

This Derry two-piece are playing the Grand Central Bar in what will be only their fourth gig, but don’t let that fool you. Both musicians have been playing the Derry scene for years and have already gained a lot of attention across N.I.

Admission:Free Derry’s famous Battle of the Bands is back this month for Heat 3, and also the Grand Final. Catch all the best up-and-coming acts at the BOTB competition at Masons with host Jilly St John.

The North West’s largest celebration of Irish musical culture. The Feis will celebrate Irish language, verse and drama as well as the famous Irish Dancing Competition and vocal choirs.

44th International Pan Celtic Festival

Now in its 44th year, the Pan Celtic Festival returns to Derry in 2015 following an incredibly successful first year in 2014. The festival is a celebration of the cultural links between the nations of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. Musicians, singers and dancers arrive from all of the Celtic countries to share their cultural nuances in this family-friendly Easter event.

Walled City Music:

Hard Rain Soloist Red Notes Ensemble /Irvine/ Ensemble: Schonberg, Walshe: Thirteen Vices Bartok & Molloy

Grand Hall, Magee UU Grand Hall, Magee UU Thursday, 09 April

Friday, 10 April

Time: 7pm Tickets £16

Time: 7.30pm Tickets £6

Thirteen Vices, for ensemble, improvisers, conductor and voice, is inspired in part by Mihail Chemiakin’s Children are the victims of adult vices (a series of grotesque sculptures located in a park in Bolotnaya Square, Balchug, 800 metres south of the Moscow Kremlin). This unique work is the result of a collaboration between two of Ireland’s most dynamic compositional voices Brian Irvine and Jennifer Walshe.

A performance by Northern Ireland’s newest new music ensemble of Arnold Schonberg’s Pierrot Lunaire, one of the 20th century’s most influential and radical masterpieces, alongside works by composers Bela Bartok and Ryan Molloy (Northern Ireland). The Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble comprises Greg Caffrey (Artistic Director), Aisling Agnew (flutes), Sarah Watts (clarinets), Gascia Ouzounian (violin), David McCann (cello) and Simon Mawhinney/Ryan Molloy (piano).

Various Locations

Tues, 07 April - Sun, 12 April Time: varied Tickets £varied

Last year the festival also played host to performances from an array of the best Celtic acts on the scene, including Capercaillie, the Mairtín O’Connor Trio, Barzaz & Goitse.

Walled City Music:

Crash Ensemble: Born in the 80’

Grand Hall, Magee UU Saturday, 11 April

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £6

A programme celebrating the emerging talent of young Irish composers born in the 1980s, led by Ireland’s foremost international new music group, Crash Ensemble. From the decade that brought you jelly shoes, Pacman, Mutant Ninja Turtles and E.T., the Crash Ensemble bring you Ireland’s brightest composing talent.

11 Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam Millennium Forum Friday, 17 April

Time: 8pm Tickets from £20

Rebecca Harkin

Legenderry Cafe Sunday, 12 April Admission:Free

Local singer songwriter Rebecca Harkin will play the Legenderry Cafe. Recently touring all over Ireland, Rebecca is now back in the studio to record new songs.

Known as the Queen of Irish Country music, Philomena Begley has made a firm imprint on the Irish, British and European markets. Begley has regularly toured with Ray Lynam since 1975 and they have recorded many duets together, their most popular songs being “My Elusive Dreams”, “You’re the one I can’t live without” and “She sang the melody”. After the ‘Together Again’ tour proving to be a roaring success, the pair are back again with the unmissable ‘Simply Divine’ tour.

Whole Lotta Voltage AC/DC Tribute

We believe that a true AC/DC tribute should be as close to the look, sound and energy as the real thing. Whole Lotta Voltage makes the audience feel that they are watching the kings of hard rock, LIVE, at their peak in 1979. Nothing comes close to this exact recreation of the notoriously wild style

Jazz Supper Club

Stevie Blues

Millennium Forum Friday, 17 April

Time: 8pm Tickets: £25pp

Jazz Supper Club returns to Encore Brasserie with a series of fantastic local jazz acts to help wind down after a busy week. Price includes live jazz music and a three course meal with wine or a cocktail.

Waterside Theatre Suaturday, 18 April

Time: 9pm Tickets from £10

show ofAC/DC and you want to see it done properly, come and check out Whole Lotta Voltage! Simon Jordan delivers the most accurate Bon Scott vocals you’re ever likely to hear. Christopher Cole takes the role of the SG wielding, living legend, Angus Young.

NTWRK presents

Kowton

Masons Bar

Saturday, 18 April Time: 9pm Tickets: £6

The Mighty Stef

Millennium Forum

Sandinos Bar

Saturday, 18 April

Friday, 17 April

Time: 10pm Tickets: £6

“Hopeful songs about hopelessness and euphoria.” The Mighty Stef have an extensive touring and recording history that has earned a cult following in Europe and The US.

Talon: The Best Of the Eagles

A producer at the forefront of the renowned Bristol scene, Kowton has been making waves of late with his tough and grime-inspired take on classic techno and house sounds. Having emerged with records for local institution Idle Hands and Peverelist’s Livity Sound label, he has forthcoming releases on Hessle Audio and All Caps.

Time: 8pm Tickets from £12.50

Now in their seventeenth year together, Talon have been recognised as the ‘OFFICIAL UK No. 1’ Eagles tribute show. Their latest production will feature all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more.

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Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison & Friends Millennium Forum

Nathan Carter in concert

Wednesday, 22 April

Pandemic Presents

Time: 9pm Tickets: £12.50

Using both original and film footage from the era and backed by his fabulous band, Barry Steele will take you through a journey in time as he brings the character of Roy Orbison back to the centre stage, where it truly belongs. Add to the mix special friends Paul Molloy and Boogie Williams celebrating the musical legacy of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis and you have yourselfa spectacular fusion of good old Rock n Roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

Corey James

Millennium Forum Thursday, 23 April

Time: 8pm Admission:£22.50

Nathan Carter, the hottest name on the Country Music scene in Ireland, makes a welcome return to the Millennium Forum following sell-out performances in 2014. Expect to hear some great new songs along with all of the hits, including ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘Games People Play, together with a fantastic stage show.

Masons Venue Friday, 24 April

Time: 9.30pm Tickets:£5

Corey James, recently acclaimed as Liverpool’s best-kept secret is certainly one to listen out for. His ongoing flurry of international and local airplay is just reward for the many hours spent in the studio. He developed his serious passion for house music at a young age through embracing his hometowns cultural love of music.

Billy Doherty Rambling Band Billy Doherty, drummer with The Undertones, and a few pals from Derry have formed the best block-busting trad/ceilí beat combo, performing unique versions of Undertones songs such as ‘Teenage Kicks’, ‘Here Comes The Summer’. Having been received well recently at the Button Factory, Dublin, the band features Ramon Ferguson on guitar,

Time: 8pm Tickets £11

Robert Peoples on fiddle, Billy Doherty on drums, Steven O’Carolan on squeeze box and his brother Ciaran on flute.

Waterside Theatre Saturday, 25 April

Bar Zu

Friday, 24 April

Thursday, 30 April

Atomic

One Big Old Skool Fundraiser Ticket Only Event - Admission:£10

Nerve Centre

Time:8pm Tickets:£12.50

Pandemic Presents

Corey James

Masons Venue Friday, 24 April

Time: 9.30pm Tickets:£5

This 5-piece tribute to one of the greatest pop/ new wave bands of all time faithfully recreate the live sound of Debbie Harry and Blondie and bring all the excitement, energy and power of the band onstage for new and old fans alike. Fronted by Debbie Harry look and soundalike, Orlagh O’Neill, expect to hear all the Blondie hits you know and love, including the classics from Sunday Girl to Heart of Glass through Union City Blue and so many more.

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Maldron Hotel

Thursday, 30 April

International Jazz Day

Guildhall Square Thursday, 30 April

Time: Throughout Admission:Free

International Jazz Day 2015 celebrations at the Guildhall Square with indoor and outdoor performances by Jaydee Brass Band plus local talents.

Throughout his professional career, Dave’s had extensive vocal and performance training, and has been a member of Belfast Philharmonic Choir and New Lyric Theatre Group. He has won various local and national singing competitions, one of which, the prize allowed him to record a song in Abbey Road Studios.

Culturlann

Saturday, 18 April Time: 8pm Tickets £10

With five stunning albums of beautifully crafted songs under her belt, Krista remains one of Americana’s best kept secrets. Hailing from Indiana, Rolling Stone describes her work as ‘a small miracle’.

SOME WEEKLY PUB & CLUB MUSIC IN APRIL BENNIGANS BAR BENTLEY BAR AND STEAKHOUSE

CAFE ROC

SATURDAY - Music Saturday’s at Cafe Roc Live Music: Gary McEvoy & the Rockin ‘n’ Robins @ Cafe Roc. Admission: Free before 11, £3 after

Comedy Club

Masons Bar

Krista Detor

MONDAY Jamie Noonan TUESDAY Audrey WEDNESDAY Conka’s Quiz and Disco THURSDAY Dougie BReslin FRIDAY DJ Joe SATURDAY DJ John Henderson Main bar SATURDAY Ricky Nixon- Linen Room SUNDAY DJ Joe

comedy

TUESDAY - Bennigans Introducing: Another great night of local musicians.Admission:Free Time:10pm FRIDAY - Original Fridays continue this week at Bennigans Bar. Admission:Free Time:10.30pm SATURDAY - Local Jazz legend Gay McIntyre plays every saturday afternoon from 4.30 - 6.30. Free entry Saturday night Live Music: Admission:Free Time:10.30pm SUNDAY - Derry Jazz Society presents Jazz at Bennigans. Admission includes complimentary food. Admission:£5 Time:9pm

TRACEYS BAR

WEDNESDAY - Live acoustic set from Dougie Breslin. Admission:Free

Thursday, 02 April Time: 9pm Admission:£5

Masons Comedy Club returns this month with John Colleary.

Patrick Kielty

Millennium Forum

Fri, 24 April to Sat, 25 April Time: 8pm Admission:£26

Patrick Kielty knows nothing. And he needs your help. Dundrum’s finest returns to the Millennium Forum with the premiere Derry performances of his new stand up show Help. Join the former psychology graduate as he attempts to rewrite his rules for love, life and happiness.

Dara O Briain

Millennium Forum

Wed, 29 April to Sat, 02 May Time: 8pm Admission:£24 Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, The Apprentice You’re Fired and Star Gazing Live. Not forgetting his most recent shows Dara O Briain: School of Hard Sums for Dave and Dara O Briain’s Science Club for BBC2.

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best boy BIGgrip PLANS ON RSD FOR COOL DISCS Interview:

ecord Store Day was born in the USA in 2007 as over 700 independent record stores came together to celebrate their own unique musical culture and individuality. Now, it is marked in stores throughout the world with many recording artists coming together to join in the festivities, through special gigs being arranged, meet and greets, the releasing of material made exclusively for Record Store Day and much, much more. The day has become such a

global success, not only because it has been embraced by local artists, but because it has also received the attention and support from the biggest names in music. Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Daft Punk, Iggy Pop, to name a few, have all supported Record Store Day. As Iggy put it when was Record Store Day ambassador in 2012, “A person should have a personality. You won’t get one dicking around on a computer. It helps to go somewhere where there are other persons. Persons who are interested

in something you are. That’s how a record store or any shop that’s got some life to it should work. It’s not about selling shit.” It is a day to acknowledge and celebrate the local record store worldwide, that although the music industry may be dominated by big companies holding power and influence, the individuality and knowledge you get from your local store is invaluable. The one to one interaction, the chat about local music, the scene, the dedication and commitment of the store is

something you don’t get from a high street chain, or from an LCD screen. Cool Discs is no different. Since first opening in 1996, Cool Discs has become a musical institution for the people of Derry, and has been heavily involved in the promotion and support of local talent. Over the years, owner Lee Mason, has seen a huge change in the music scene “in the beginning, guys would have just picked up their guitars in their bedrooms and been

happy not playing in front of people , but now, there’s a confidence amongst local musicians to get up and perform” he says. And when asked about his continuous support of local talent, “artists know they have a place on my shelf” he says as he point’s to his heavily stocked shelves of local musicians, which are sat in the company of well known names. Lee sees Record Store Day as an important event in the calendar for

independent stores worldwide. “It makes people realise that stores are an endangered species” he says. With live music instore throughout the day, and weather permitting outside as well, “independent stores are a great place to hang out, and talk about music and RSD reminds people of that” he says. With a full schedule due to be released soon, Cool Discs will no doubt make this another Record Store Day to remember.

>> Keep an eye on Cool Discs facebook page and website for the latest news on what’s happening on Record Store Day, Saturday 18 April. www.facebook.com/cooldiscsmusic ~ www.cooldiscsmusic.com/

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derry print workshop After the announcement of devastating cuts to the N.I Arts budget, we find out what the future holds for the DPW

estled within the heart of what has been affectionately known as Derry’s Art Quarter is the Derry Print Work-

shop. Founded in 2002 by Paul Barwise, Andrew Hepburn, Julius Guzy, Colin Darke and Sheila O’Brien, the aim was to promote both the appreciation and practice of print making and other related visual arts. Since it’s conception, the DPW has become an integral part of Derry’s art community and an essential organisation to maintain the legacy of our year as the UK City of Culture. We caught up with one of the founding members, Paul Barwise to talk about how the DPW has grown and how the devastating cuts by the Arts Council will affect the workshop. “It was only recently that the workshop has become what we had visualised for the city, an open access workshop” says Paul. “In the beginning, there were no facilities here. There were no facilities for a fine art print workshop and the closest would have been Belfast. There was nothing in the North West at that time for fine art print makers.”

It has been a long road for the founding members, with constant obstacles in regards to funding. “ We had to prove that this facility is important to the community and that it is for the community as well as for artists” says Paul. “We were lucky that at that time, it was through Derry City Council and the Play House that we accessed funding for a small press and we were able to set up at the old convent area that the Playhouse had at the time. From one press we started running courses right away and we were able to apply for funding for equipment and a bigger premises though the City of Culture. The City of Culture really made the workshop what it is today. We got new presses, digital presses, relief presses. We don’t get funding for the running costs of the workshop however, that is all membership generated.” With fifteen members at present, the DWP is relying more than ever on money generated by membership, “ we are trying to get funding through the Arts Council, but it is so hard. We have to get projects started and get on their books before even getting looked at for run-

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ning costs. But it is difficult to even get projects” says Paul. And after the announcement of the devastating cuts to arts budget, the long term future of the workshop is now uncertain. “ It is the membership that is keeping us open” says Paul. “The Inner City Trust has been very good to us. We are renting this space form Creative Village Arts who are renting it from Inner City Trust and they have been keeping the rent very low for us. But it won’t last forever. If we don’t get funding for the rent then there won’t be enough cash generated by membership to keep this place running.”

With 2016 being Derry’s maritime year, the DPW had big plans. The workshop wanted to involve community groups through the running of courses and exhibitions. Also exhibiting works by members and artists while bringing on board well known residential artists. As Paul says, “it would have put us on the map. A push forward....but it doesn’t look like the funding is going to happen.” “People say ‘why is all this money going to the Arts when it could be going to hospitals’ and fine, yes the money should be going there first but the Arts are so important even on that level.

I mean, we have been running courses with Arts Care just recently and we have a good connection with them. Arts and the Health Service compliment each other, it is a shame that they are cutting the funding to the Arts. Even taking the funding from the Arts which would be funding itself for the likes of exhibitions, is taking culture away from the community. 2013 City of Culture really was a success, the majority of people maybe would have went to exhibitions that they never would have gone to before and enjoyed it. Now that is art and that is culture and if you want to live without it

then don’t fund it. Fine you won’t have it...but I don’t think people can and they don’t realise the social value of it and what it brings to the economy. The Creative Arts are undervalued and we need to make a stand and this issue needs to be addressed.” The two do indeed go hand in hand. The various courses and workshops that take place on a daily basis throughout the country in care homes, charity organisations, hospitals, cancer care centres, mental health centres and crisis centres show just how valuable the arts are. As Paul says, we need to make a stand.

get involved Can anyone become a member at the DPW? You need experience at print making, if you can produce a portfolio showing your experience in print making you can become a member after an induction day. If you have no experience then you need to attend an introductory 3 day course for beginners before applying for membership. Print making is quite technical, but once you have the basics then you can play with images. Health and safety is a big issue, you need to know how to work the equipment safely. What classes are available? We are starting introductory courses end April start of June costing £120 which is a 3 day introductory course to print making and this fee includes materials, one-on-one tuition and run from 10am-4pm. There is currently a

program being put together for more advanced courses such as relief printing. Usually 2 or 3 day courses. We need 6 people per course for the course to run. Are there any up and coming exhibitions? There will be one in June at the bottom of Shipquay Street called the Social Enterprise Hub Gallery and look out for the Maritime exhibition in 2016, that will be going ahead with or without funding. We will be putting on a series of events based on maritime as 2016 is the maritime year for the City of Derry. How can people get involved? Contact the workshop on 028 71308152 and ask about our courses or check out the website www.derryprintworkshop.co.uk. Also, keep an eye out for the DPW’s new website which will be selling limited edition pieces www.derryprintstudios.co.uk.

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BOM

Bea McMahon CCA

Sat, 28 March to Sat, 16 May £:Free Entry

Amsterdam-based Irish artist Bea McMahon’s new exhibition is cuurently on display at the CCA Derry-Londonderry. Bea has established herself as a successful contempoary artist, and has exhibited throughout the world. Most recently she has had a solo exhibition at the Salzburg Kunstverein and

Horse

Recovery through Creativity

Various Artists

Fri, 27 March - Thurs, 02 April

Sat 21 February - Sat 18 April

£:Free Entry

The Playhouse

Void Gallery

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performances at W139, Amsterdam and Via Farini, Milan. Her new exhibition titled ‘BOM’ consist of performance, video, sculpture, and drawing, many of which are on display for the very first time and accompanying the exhibition are various workshops, screenings and performances. “The works in BOM have their beginnings in the artist’s recent experience of searching for wolves in the French mountains with a camera. Although wolves are not directly represented in the exhibition, both the experience of anticipating their encounter and the mythological history of these animals serve as structuring principles for the artworks.”

Arpilleras Journey’ exhibition

Tower Museum

Fri, 06 March - Sat 02 May £:Free Entry

The ‘Recovery through Creativity’ project final exhibition of Visual Art and Photography. This exhibition of paintings and digital photography showcases eight months of work by ‘Recovery through Creativity’ project. The individuals worked with Denzil Brown and Jerrie Getty towards this exhibition and an accreditation through the Open College Network. Funded by the Public Health Agency CLEAR project, the programme came together through a collaboration between the Western Health and Social Care Trust and The Playhouse.

Currently on display at the Void Gallery is Horse, an exhibition exploring the representation and role of the horse in contemporary and historical society along with its profound relationship to man. Consisting of artwork from 28 different artists, Horse combines work from historical collections, an open submission call and also invited artists.

The unique collection, which includes embroidered wall hangings made by women in Chile, is to have a new permanent home as part of the archive and museum collection of Derry City Council. The collection known as ‘Conflict Textiles’ was collected and curated by Roberta Bacic, a Chilean woman living in Northern Ireland, who has been working with the museum staff since 2008. It includes a selection of arpilleras stitched appliqué wall hangings from Chile.

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Pan Celtic Festival

he Pan Celtic Festival returns for the second consecutive year with a jam packed programme of events. Now in it’s 44th year, the festival will run between the 7th and 12th of April, and is a celebration of Celtic culture and the links between all the celtic countries and regions of Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Brittany, Cornwall and Wales. Speaking at the launch of the Pan Celtic programme of events last month, Mayor Councillor Brenda Stevenson said “I am delighted to see the return of the Pan Celtic Festival to the city for its second visit. This event attracts the cream of performers from the Celtic nations... and is a wonderful addition to our events calendar this year. I’m particularly impressed by the programme of events, which will be a big attraction for families and tourists alike.” The festival has been held each year in Ireland since 1970, and takes place during Easter week. With more than 5,000 people expected

to be participating in the event, the city will be awash with festive spirit and celtic culture. The main aim of the festival is to promote and strengthen Celtic languages, culture, music, song and sport and to encourage inter-Celtic tourism, trade and commerce. Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin are hosting the festival with the opening ceremony taking place at the Glassworks with performances from all the Celtic nations. One of the highlights each year during the festival is the Choral Concert. This year, housed in the Christ Church, visiting choirs from Scotland and Wales will be performing alongside local choirs giving the opportunity to hear performances in an array of languages. With lots of workshops taking place throughout the festival, it’s a great opportunity to dabble in a new language from Cornish to Scottish Gaelic, or indeed learn a bit more about cetic history with the many lectures which have been organised.

23 Schedule TUESDAY 07 Straw Craft Ireland - 10am Lunchtime Session - 12pm Opening Ceremony - 8pm WEDNESDAY 08 Welsh Taster Course - 10am Placenames Lecture and Book Launch - 1pm Singing Competition - 7pm Ireland Festival Club - 9pm THURSDAY 09 Irish Taster Course - 10am Lecture with Dr Maxim Fomin Cornish Taster Course - 1pm Inter-Celtic Dance Workshop - 2pm Pan Celtic Song Contest 7pm Cornwall, Brittany & Isle of Mann Festival Club - 9pm FRIDAY 10 Lecture with Niocias Mac Cathmhaoil - 10am Ceilidh Cholmcille - 10am Lecture with Dr Art Hughes - 1pm Lecture with Caoimhin O’Donaill - 3pm Piping Competition - 6pm Choral Concert - 7.30pm Wales Festival Club - 9pm SATURDAY 11 Parade of Nations - 1pm Choral Concert - 7.30pm Escaldàrium - 9pm Scottish Taster Course 10am Camogie Competition - 10am Fiddle Competition - 10am Harp Competition - 11am Dancing Competition - 10am Scotland Festival Club - 9pm SUNDAY 12 Camogie Competion - All Day >> Tickets for individual events can be purchased online at www.culturlann-doire.ie or through the Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin box office. For more information on the festival, visit www.panceltic.ie or call +44 (0)2871 264 132.

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BILL

CLINTON C

Hercules

linton, perhaps the most loved of American presidents especially on this side of the water, yet whose tenure was clouded in controversy, is the subject of a well received bio-play from Guy Masters and playwright Rachel Mariner. So how did this bio-play come about? In 2009, artistic director Guy Masterson mentioned to his old roommate, American actor Bob Paisley that he would be a perfect fit to play Bill Clinton, and so the journey began to create a play based around Paisley. As Masterson says “Clinton makes a perfect subject for a bio-play, here you have a genuine rags-to-riches story with hugely charismatic, flawed genius at its heart. But what makes Clinton even more compelling is that his story is not over: he could still have a huge part to play in our lives and this

play explores all that.” Rachel Mariner, lawyer turned playwright, became involved after mentioning to Masterson that she had been on Clinton’s legal team during the Paula Jones litigation of the 90’s. A case in which Jones had filed a sexual harassment suit against Clinton when in 1991, as Governor of Arkansas, he crudely propositioned her. Mariner had even been to the White House a few times during her stint on his legal team. So with insider knowledge of the man in question, Mariner’s experience was invaluable. Masterson was adamant that the play was not to be a tribute or Clinton’s life story “Bill Clinton Hercules takes us to the core of Clinton; his influences, his passions, his dreams and aspirations, but also his regrets. More importantly, it postulates what he might do if and when he becomes the first,

‘First Gentleman’.” He wanted to also look at what would happen if Hilary Clinton became President, as he says “When you’re called Mr. President until you die, how is it going to work across the White House breakfast table if Hillary wins? They will be the first Mr. and Mrs. President.” And with Hillary confirming that she will in fact run for the presidency next year, America could actually have the first Mr and Mrs President. The play is a TED talk format, a one man show from Bob Paisley which has earned rave reviews for both the writing and also Paisley’s portrayal of the 42nd President of the United States. As Masterson said, Paisley was perfect for the role, “Apart from being a truly gifted actor, he possesses the right looks, size, voice and accent, plus he oozes that same Southern charm.”

>> Theatre Tours International presents: Bill Clinton Hercules by Rachel Mariner, at the Playhouse on Saturday 11th April at 8pm. Tickets: £11/ £9.

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You may have thought that Dinosaurs were extinct, but you’d be wrong. They are back and roaring to go at the Millennium Forum this month. Jurassic Adventures is a fun family show with full audience participation throughout. Set in a Jurassic Theme Park within a magical set, Jurassic Adventures is sure to keep the kids entertained and on the edges of their seats, not to mention fascinated by the incredible detailed costumes. Although the show is centred around a dino theme park located on an island just like in the Jurassic Park franchise, it doesn’t exactly follow the same story line, which is why it is suitable for younger kids and is a far more family friendly show. With a local cast of seven, the dinosaurs are brought back to life so anything can happen. From a fero-

cious T-Rex battle, technical failures at the grand opening, electrical storms and the birth of the park’s first baby dinosaur, the show is jam packed with excitement and anticipation. Aimed at kids from 4 years plus, Jurassic Adventures is sure to be a fun day out for all the family, and also for any young budding palaeontologists out there.

>> Jurassic Adventures is at the Millennium Forum from Saturday, 04 April to Sunday, 05 April. Times: Saturday 4th 1.30pm & 4pm, Sun 5th April 2.30pm. Tickets: Adults: £12.50, Children : £10.00 Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £39.50

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he play which earned a standing ovation for each performance during their 2014 tour, is on the road again. The Waterside theatre plays host to the stage version of Patrick McCabe’s highly acclaimed novel The Butcher Boy which was shortlisted for the 1992 Booker Prize and won the 1992 Irish Times Irish Literature Prize for Fiction award. Set in a small town in 1960’s rural Ireland, it is the

story of troubled schoolboy Francie Brady and his emotional and mental health as his home life collapse around him. His manic depressive mother is frequently abused both verbally and physically by his father, an alcoholic, so much so that she considers suicide and is committed to a mental hospital. The plays shows the impact of Francies home life as he retreats into a fantasy world and tries to deal with the metal and emotional turmoil going around him, and this

forces Francie to grow up fast. Over thirty different characters are played by only two actors, Patrick McBrearty and Stefan Dunbar, and their versatility have captivated audiences time and time again with their story telling role play. Although the play tackles some very serious and sensitive themes, such as alcoholism, child abuse, murder and suicide, this black comedy is very challenging but rewarding and hugely entertaining.

>> Frank Pig Says Hello at the Waterside Theatre on the 21st April. Tickets: £12.00/£8.00 schools Time: 10.00am & 8.00pm

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Jurassic Adventures

Millennium Forum

Sat, 04 April - Sun, 05 April Tickets from £10

The Interrogation of Ambrose Fogarty Waterside Theatre Friday, 17 April

Time: 8pm Tickets:£10

Denizen

by Dave Duggan

Courthouse - Bishop St Mon, 06 April - Wed, 08 April Time:8pm Tickets:from £10

True Colours

Waterside Theatre

Fri, 10 April - Sat, 11 April Time: 8pm Tickets: £10

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Waterside Theatre

The Playhouse

Time: 8pm Tickets £11/9

Time: 10am/ 8pm Tickets: £12/8

Time: 6.30pm Ticket: £8/4

Saturday, 11 April

Friday, 13 March

Saturday, 25 April

Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) The Playhouse Saturday, 18 April

Time: 8pm Tickets £12/10

Class Act Spring show

The Playhouse Sunday, 26 April

Time: 2pm/4pm Tickets: £8