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BOOKLAUNCH Wednesday 10th September @ 7.30pm Café Writers - A First Collection
Join the Sligo-based Café Writers and some of our local musicians in the Linenhall coffee shop to celebrate the launch of the writers’ first anthology. Jean Tuomey from Castlebar and her writing friends from Sligo, Sheila Ni Chuirc, Maura Gilligan, Liam Maloney, Ann Mc Kirdy, Eamon O Cleirigh, Andrew O’ Reilly, Emma Purcell, Stephanie Ripon and Nora Ryan will read from the collection. The book includes photos, drawings and paintings chosen or produced by the writers to accompany their pieces. Mayo musicians, Louise Conroy, David Tuomey, Teresa Burke and Orla Mannion will sing and play to make the place swing. All profits from the book go to the North West Hospice Fund. Adm: FREE
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 16th September @ 8.00pm The Rocket
Laos, Australia 2013 96mins Language: Lao with English subtitles The Rocket is a heart-warming coming-of-age tale set in Laos. The surviving twin of a difficult birth, 10-year-old Ahlo is believed to be a source of bad luck. When he and his family are displaced by the construction of a dam, tragedy strikes on the way to their new home - a miserable campsite in an infertile area. Ahlo befriends two outsiders - young Kia and her eccentric uncle Purple - but is ostracised by the superstitious community. Ahlo decides his only hope of redemption is the Rocket Festival - a riotous, and dangerous, annual competition where huge bamboo rockets are set off to provoke the rain gods - and perhaps break the cycle of bad luck. Directed by Kim Mordaunt. Voted Best First Feature at Berlinale 2013 and Best Debut Film at JDIFFl 2014. “Mordaunt’s fantastically moving first film effortlessly yokes a quasi-comic fairytale to social realism.” - Tara Brady, Irish Times “Strikingly original feelgood fable.” - Simon Kinnear, Total Film “Poetic... A powerful, deeply moving drama.” - Tirdad Derakhshani, Philadelphia Inquirer Adm: €5
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TRADITIONAL MUSIC Thursday 18th September @ 8.00pm
Niall, Cillian & Caoimhín Vallely with Ross Martin
Niall, Cillian and Caoimhín Vallely are members of a Traditional music dynasty from Armagh. They learnt their music at the Armagh Pipers Club from their parents Brian and Eithne, and have gone on to forge professional music careers that have brought them all over the world. Driving forces behind the groups Lúnasa, Buille, Nomos, and North Cregg, individually they have performed and recorded with artists of the calibre of Béla Fleck, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Tim O’Brien, Riverdance, Mary ChapinCarpenter, Natalie Merchant, Paddy Keenan, Martin Hayes, and Dónal Lunny. Cillian also features on the most recent Bruce Springsteen album High Hopes. They will be touring together for the first time this September with legendary Scottish guitarist Ross Martin. A great night of music in prospect. “Coming from the musical family that sired the Armagh Pipers Club the brothers’ music has retained its dynamic spirit and quietly simmering intensity. The reels and jigs explode with kinetic energy.” - John O’Regan, Irish Music Magazine Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)
CULTURE NIGHT Friday 19th September, 7.00pm-9.30pm Culture Night - Castlebar On Song
We are marking Culture Night this year by celebrating all the wonderful choristers and choir masters in our community. We hope that all the local choirs will join us for the evening to showcase the breadth and range of choral singing happening on a weekly basis in Castlebar. We also plan to programme singing and song-writing workshops during the course of the evening and round things off with a ‘Sing-for-Your-Supper’ finale in the coffee shop! Keep your eyes (and ears) open for more details of workshops and other events nearer the time! Check out www.thelinenhall.com And see you there! Adm: FREE
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LOCAL ARTS: COMEDY THEATRE Thursday 25th September @ 8.00pm Half Solid Productions - The Pull
The Pull is the first comedy show from Half Solid Productions, a company established by Mayo writers and actors Liam Horan and John Corless. The Pull is a lively comedy based on an “unreal real event that may or not have taken place in rural Ireland.” The play is set in the fictional town of Ballybore, where, bizarrely, the local GAA club claims to pre-date the foundation of the GAA by some 130 years. Ballybore GAA club embarks on a fundraising truck pull around the town in an attempt to get themselves out of debt and to undo the bad feeling towards the club in the community, offering a humorous look at the way community works in Ireland along the way. Liam is a former Gaelic games correspondent of the Irish Independent, and creator of the popular Championship Man series on RTE Radio One. John is a wellknown poet who has performed a number of readings in this region. Suitable for all ages, The Pull promises a great night of fun that keeps it country. Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
TRAD/FOLK/CONTEMPORARY Monday 29th September @ 8.00pm
The Alan Kelly Gang with Eddi Reader
Powerful, emotive and critically acclaimed band the Alan Kelly Gang reunites with Scotland’s mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader (of Fairground Attraction fame) and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter John Douglas, performing all new material as they release their new album The Last Bell. Sheer musical synergy in its most natural form, their performances have been praised for leaving audiences spellbound. Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro, the Alan Kelly Gang (with Steph Geremia - flute & vocal; Alasdair White - fiddle; Tony Byrne - guitar & vocal) sits firmly at the cutting edge of the Traditional and World music scene. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader brings joyous life to all forms of song, and has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. Put them together and you have a musical mix made in heaven. “Kelly… in league with the best piano accordionists in the world.” - Irish Voice “An astonishing concert.” - The Living Tradition “Beautiful music from master musicians… Their arrangements are world class…” - Irish Music Magazine “Eddi Reader... one of my favourite singers of all time” - Jools Holland Adm. €20
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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 30th September @ 8.00pm Living in a Coded Land
Ireland 2013 80mins Language: English As we grapple with the post Celtic Tiger, post bail-out landscape, along comes film-maker Pat Collins with a documentary which not only offers us a context - historical, social and philosophical - but also prompts us to think. This filmic essay is centred in the Midlands, in Co. Westmeath, Ireland’s historical ‘umbilicus’, and from here the legacy of colonialism, patronage and privilege are explored, as well as our relationship with the land and the past. The real strength of this documentary is Collins’ judicious use of archive material, which he intercuts with present-day footage and commentators, geographers and historians. The effect is both lyrical and remarkable. We are also given a fascinating insight into how the so-called ‘middle man’ rose to a position of power in Ireland, from the cattle ranchers of the 1600s to the new middle men of the financial sector. This is an important piece of work, a forward-looking social commentary of our time. - Roisin Duffy, Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2014 “A layered exploration of the Irish psyche - nothing comes close to its originality.” - Declan Burke, Irish Examiner Adm. €5
THEATRE - SHORT PLAYS Thursday 2nd October @ 8.00pm
Claremorris Fringe Festival of Drama 2014 Showcase The Claremorris Fringe Festival of Drama was established in 2013 as a competition for new 15- minute plays. The 2013 event was won by Castlebar man Ken Armstrong with his play The Doubles Partner, and this year’s winner was Bob Canning from California USA. Here, for you delectation and delight is a representative sample of the plays that featured in the 2014 event:
Separate Table by Michael Joe Ginnelly, performed by Fabulous Brown Feathers; What Would Tippi Hedren Do (Hypothetically Speaking, Of Course)? by Bob Canning, performed by The Fig Leaf Ensemble; Dance Night by Ken Armstrong, performed by The Doubles Partnership; The Handshake by Olly Kendall, performed by Half A Breakfast Theatre Company; To You The Son I Never Had by Phil Pearson, performed by The Covie Players; and Poisoned by Anne Donnelly, performed by Kilmeena Drama Group. Come and see what a quarter of an hour can offer. The words ‘short and sweet’ were never more apt. Adm. €14 / €12 (concessions)
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THEATRE Monday 6th October @ 8.00pm
Spanner in the Works Theatre Co - Diablo
A powerful play on human trafficking in Northern Ireland, Diablo depicts the harrowing lives of a group of characters trapped in a life of prostitution in the seedy underbelly of Belfast. The play, performed by a cast of 5 actors, is written by Patricia Downey. Spanner in the Works Theatre company was established in Belfast in September 1998 and undertakes performances and workshops throughout Ireland, both North and South, touring rural and urban communities. It is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. NB: The play contains very strong language and scenes which some people might find disturbing. ADULTS ONLY. “Harrowing. Horrifying. Yet completely gripping.” - Edinburgh Festival 2013 “I left the show quite literally speechless and with a renewed passion for the work that our organisation does to raise awareness of this issue. A riveting performance that is sure to move the hardest of hearts.” - Mel Wiggins, Craigavon Intercultural Programme Adm. €10 / €5 (concessions)
CONTEMPORARY FOLK Wednesday 8th October @ 8.00pm Lisa O’Neill
A true original, Lisa O’Neill started writing songs and music at an early age in her native Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Moving to Dublin to study music full time, she was welcomed into the folk and traditional scene where her singular voice, witty lyrics and observations on modern Irish life set her apart as a unique talent, as confirmed in her 2009 debut Has An Album and the recently released Same Cloth Or Not. Over the last couple of years she has toured the US, Canada, Europe and the UK, opening for the likes of David Gray, Mick Flannery, Angel Olsen and Glen Hansard. Lisa’s live performances are beguiling affairs full of banter and old-style folk intimacy. Isn’t it time you made her acquaintance? “A real sense of tradition and an utter lack of pretension… Same Cloth Or Not: a new album so beautifully, oddly, appealing… not only inspiring but also salutary..” - Tony Clayton-Lea “One of the most captivating singer-songwriters around… a unique voice, authenticity and wonderfully off-kilter way of telling a story.” - Una Mullaly, Irish Times “Spellbinding folk singer and raconteuse.” - Whelan’s Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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FREE FAMILY CONCERT Thursday 9th October @ 6.30pm
The WhistleBlast Quartet & St. Peter’s National School The WhistleBlast Quartet - Ken Edge (Saxophones and Clarinet), Mary Curran (French Horn), Síle Daly (Oboe and Cor Anglais) and Conor Linehan (Piano) - will feature in this Free Family Concert, playing all types of music from Offenbach to Stravinsky to Gershwin and much more! The Quartet’s exciting and diverse programming will appeal to all. Children from St. Peter’s NS, Snugboro, Castlebar will perform a unique short piece of their own composition as the Grand Finale of the Concert. The Quartet prides itself on making live classical music accessible to all so come along for some fun and great music! The WhistleBlast Quartet is funded by The Arts Council, the National Concert Hall Education Programme, Mayo County Council and Blackshell Farm Limited. Participating schools also contribute to the programme cost. See www.whistleblastquartet.com Adm. FREE
TRADITIONAL MUSIC Monday 13h October @ 8.00pm
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh
Photo: Con Kelleher
Just how would you set about showing the beauty, depth and humour of traditional Irish music to someone who had never heard it? Armed with his trusty 10-string Hardanger d’Amore fiddle and a film projector, Caoimhin Ó Raghallaigh sets out to do exactly that in his unique and wonderful take on what makes Irish traditional music beautiful. Inside the projector are “virtual guests”, friends whom he has filmed: musician, dancer, singer, poet and landscape, each of whom make the other half of a duet with a live Caoimhín. One of the most acclaimed (and prolific) traditional musicians of his generation, as well as being an established solo artist he performs with Brendan Begley, Mick O’Brien, Martin Hayes and Peadar Ó Riada, and is a member of two groups: The Gloaming and This Is How We Fly. A truly original and fascinating evening in prospect. Don’t miss it. “The most imaginative and fascinating musician in all of trad.” Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo “The most singular traditional Irish musician of [his] generation.” - State Magazine Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)
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COMEDY FOR TRANSITION YEARS Tuesday 14th October @ 10.15am & 1.00pm Ger Carey LIVE!
Ger Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up comedy show for Transition Year students. By secretly observing his subjects in their natural habitat, such as leaning on lampposts, in chippers, outside chippers, in shopping centres and sitting on any kind of steps, Ger has uncovered the weird and frightening world of the teenager! The aim of the show is to get teenagers to laugh at themselves and appreciate the differences of others. Performance: 90 minutes duration Adm. €10 (Teachers free) Booking: 059 9141333 / 083 1190024 or ger@gercarey.com
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 14th October @ 8.00pm The Past (Le Passé)
Iran 2013 130mins Language: French with English subtitles Following the taut Oscar-winning divorce drama A Separation, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi returns with another stunning study of modern family life, this time set on the outskirts of Paris where Ahmad arrives from Tehran to finalise the end of his tempestuous marriage to estranged wife Marie. Set in an unglamourous, working class milieu, what unfolds are the events of the previous four years, prompted by Marie’s sulky teenage daughter Lucie, whose strange contempt for her mother’s new boyfriend Samir sets the story in motion. “Stunning… a gripping, emotional detective story. Farhadi’s cast is note-perfect… But the real star is the script, a masterwork of restraint that drip-feeds one explosive revelation after another.” - Damon Wise, BFI London Film Festival “Asghar Farhad... a master storyteller… assured, scalpel-precise drama.” - Keith Ulich, Time Out New York “A thickly knotted and compelling tale.”- Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer Adm. €5
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THEATRE Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st October @ 8.00pm Decadent Theatre - Defender of the Faith
Galway-based Decadent Theatre is back with one of the most anticipated productions of 2014. Defender of the Faith is the debut play of Stuart Carolan, who went on to create and write RTÉ’s phenomenally successful LOVE/HATE. Defender of the Faith is a thriller set on a farm in Armagh 1986. The play tells the story of a family, entrenched in paramilitarism and under the constant watch of British forces. When a visitor arrives with the job of rooting out a police informer, paranoia grips the farm. Joe, his son Thomas, and a long-serving farm hand, Barney, all fall under suspicion…The family’s isolated farm becomes the setting for the electrifying exploration of a family tested by loyalty and love. Defender Of The Faith is blackly comic and chillingly real, with an atmosphere taut with tension. Directed by Andrew Flynn. “A sinister thriller… crackerjack suspense.” - Mark Blankenship, Variety “Defender of the Faith... dark and intense.” - Harvey O’Brien, CultureVulture.net Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE C a s t l e b a r, C o. M a y o
ROOLABOOLA!
Friday 24th - Monday 27th October
ROOLABOOLA CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL 2014
The Linenhall’s annual arts extravaganza for young people celebrates its 17th birthday with a programme of top quality shows, film, workshops, free drop-in events, exhibitions and more. The following pages offer a taste of the shows available, check out the RoolaBoola brochure for full programme details! The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council, Mayo County Council and Castlebar Town Council in making this festival possible.
CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Friday 24 - Monday 27 October 2013
Booking: 094 9023733
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FAMILY THEATRE
ROOLABOOLA!
Friday 24th October, 7.00pm Saturday 25th October, 12.00pm
Branar (Ireland) & Teater Refleksion (Denmark) in association with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children -
The Way Back Home
When a boy discovers a single-propeller airplane in his closet, he does what any young adventurer would do: he flies into outer space! But as it turns out, he is not alone up there... Branar Téatar and Denmark’s Teater Refleksion have joined forces to produce The Way Back Home, based on the hugely successful book by Irish author Oliver Jeffers. This new show combines puppetry, original music and the distinctive and evocative design of Teater Refleksion’s Marianne Agaard to realise a beautiful and imaginative story on stage. A show without words, for audiences aged 4-8 and their families. Duration: 40 minutes Kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland. “Branar... magic of a high order.” - Irish Theatre Magazine “Teater Refleksion… unique… outstanding.” - Aarhus Arts Council Adm: €8, €25 (family of four) (NB. Also Friday 24th October @ 10.00am Schools Show)
FAMILY THEATRE
ROOLABOOLA!
Saturday 25th October @ 7.30pm Sunday 26th October @ 4.00pm & 7.30pm Slingsby (Australia) Slingsby’s The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy
by Finegan Kruckemeyer, conceived by Andy Packer
Inside an enchanting travelling theatre tent, discover a storyteller who shares a timeless tale. Cheeseboy’s home planet has been reduced to a bubbling fondue. Gypsies have given him a home, of sorts, but Cheeseboy is tugged this way and that by tides of strange longings and stranger powers. Full of theatrical magic, The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy will transport you to a fantastic world. Photograph by Andy Rasheed, Eyefood
“This exquisitely performed piece is so enchanting… the show is visually and aurally transfixing.” - New York Post “***** [five stars]…so achingly magical and charming… a marvel of exquisite theatre-craft.” - The Herald, Scotland Slingsby is supported by the Government of South Australia through Arts SA and the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. Presented in association with ShortWorks Network. Suitable for adults and children 9years + Duration: 50 minutes Adm. €8, €25 (family of four)
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ROOLABOOLA!
Monday 27th October @ 2.00pm The Speks
The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! They live on a mysterious island off the coast of Co. Clare called Glasses Island where everybody wears glasses! The Speks have won a Parents’ Choice music award in the US where their music has been described as “Riverdance for toddlers” and they encourage kids to sing, scream, clap and dance along during their performances. This will be a great fun event for families and children of all ages. Sing along and sing aloud! “If your little ones love fantastic, magical songs...then The Speks are the boys for you!” - Tom Dunne, Newstalk “The Speks...they’re really great!” - Derek Mooney, RTE Radio 1 Suitable for 4-8 years and families. Duration 40 minutes Adm. €8, €25 (family of four)
ANIMATED FILM
ROOLABOOLA!
Monday 27th October @ 4.00pm The King and the Mockingbird
Widely considered one of the best animated features of all time, and a masterpiece of French animation, The King and the Mockingbird (Le Roi et l’Oiseau) is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a tyrannical King ruling over the kingdom of Takicardia. At night the figures in the paintings on his walls come to life and attempt to escape from the palace, assisted by the spirited, brightly feathered Mockingbird. Originally completed in 1980 after thirty years in the making, this wonderful animated film screens here in a new restoration with English soundtrack. Unrivalled in its technical achievements, this witty, imaginative and charming film, with beautifully realised animation, is a perfect union of narrative and imagery. “Packed full of ideas and wonder.” - Independent Cinema Office “A masterpiece of animation and imagination.” - Jamie Graham, Total Film Duration 83 minutes, suitable for 5yrs+ and families Adm. €5
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WORLD MUSIC Wednesday 29th October @ 8.00pm De Temps Antan
The incredible Quebecois trio De Temps Antan was formed when Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis were members of legendary French North American roots group La Bottine Souriante. It takes a special blend of musical flair to create memorable songs of yesteryear: songs with a hint of contemporary - dosed with uncontrolled laughter, deep-rooted couplets and sudden, impromptu shifts - that speak to familiar rhythms of the past. Together, the trio has been exploring and performing timehonoured melodies from the stomping grounds of Quebec’s musical past since 2003. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and a number of other instruments, these three virtuosos blend boundless energy with the unmistakable joie de vivre found only in traditional Quebec music. A real treat in store! “Boundless energy and euphoric joie de vivre… a big, buoyant, multi-layered sound, their superb arrangements of classic songs and tunes blend deep traditional roots with cosmopolitan contemporary influences.” - Celtic Connections Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
ADVENTURE FILM NIGHT Thursday 30th October @ 7.30pm
Why Not? Adventure Film Festival
Why Not? Adventure Film Festival tour returns to Castlebar for the 2nd time. This year’s festival will combine both amateur, professional and award winning adventure sport short films from Ireland and across the globe. Those in attendance on the night also get to have their say and vote for their favourite film for the Public Choice Award. It promises to be a night of inspiration, craic and spot prizes! The full lineup of films will be announced in September. To see a sample of past years films and to keep up to date visit www.whynotadventurefilmfestival.com Audience feedback from last year’s event: “I was very moved by the film Mc Conkey; so important to live life with passion and an open heart. Thanks for a great night.” - Johnny “Cheers for a great show last night. Life affirming!” - Conor “ Congratulation on an excellent evening. Really enjoyed it.” – Brian Adm. €10 / €8 (concessions)
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BLUEGRASS/FOLK Monday 3rd November @ 8.00pm Furnace Mountain (USA)
Straight from the Appalachian mountains, Virginian band Furnace Mountain unleashes its own distinctive take on rootsy Americana, breathing new life into old-time, bluegrass and folk tunes. One of the fast-rising stars of the American roots scene, at times lively and raucous, at times poignant and poetic, Furnace Mountain has won critical acclaim for its fresh, authentic sound, which combines the heart-worn and effortlessly sweet vocal harmonies of Aimee Curl and Morgan Morrison with evocative fiddle playing and dazzling mandolin chops thrown in for good measure. The band has performed at festivals across the globe, gracing stages from the Yangtze River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River. And now they’re here. Check them out, you won’t be disappointed. Aimee Curl (bass, vocals), Danny Knicely (mandolin, fiddle), Dave Van Deventer (fiddle), Morgan Morrison (bouzouki, vocals) “A wonderful band… gorgeous.” - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 “Blisteringly good roots music.” - Americana UK “A truly exceptional group.” - Rock and Reel magazine Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
LOCAL ARTS: THEATRE Thursday 6th November @ 8.00pm theatreWorksWest - Uncle Vanya
A chaos of yearning and wild dreaming collides head-on with clumsy reality in this very funny depiction of Anton Chekhov’s classic play. During a languid, lazy summer in the countryside where life seems dormant, a dysfunctional family is invaded by relatives - the retired professor and his young beautiful wife - and lives are turned inside out in what ensues. After the company’s very successful production of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, theatreWorksWest presents his absurdist yet compassionate comedy Uncle Vanya, where nothing seems to happen… but everything does! A fine cast includes Patrick O’Reilly, Anneli Watson, Niall Conway and Niamh Lally, directed by Patricia Kuester. “Uncle Vanya... A beautiful, poignant play with several searching souls at its heart. It’s also a testament to the complete absurdity of man’s woes.” - Daisy Bowie-Sell, Time Out Adm. €14 / €12 (concessions)
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Furnace Mountain
Why Not? Adventure Film Festival
De Temps Antan
The King and the Mockingbird
The Speks
Slingsby’s The Tragic Life of Cheeseboy
Slingsby’s The Tragic Life of Cheeseboy
Branar/Teater refleksion - The Way Back Home
Branar/Teater refleksion - The Way Back Home
RoolaBoola
Decadent Theatre - Defender of the Faith
Decadent Theatre - Defender of the Faith
The Past
Ger Carey LIVE!
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh
WhistleBlast Quartet
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Living in a Coded Land
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Half Solid Productions - The Pull
Castlebar On Song
Niall, Cillian & Caoimhín Vallely
The Rocket
Café Writers - A First Collection
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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 11th November @ 8.00pm Mood Indigo (L’Écume des Jours)
France 2013 94mins Language: French with English subtitles Prepare to suspend disbelief and immerse yourself in the surreal and yearningly beautiful tale of Colin and Chloé, whose idyllic relationship is turned on its head when Chloé falls sick with an unusual illness - a water lily begins to grow in her lungs - and Colin discovers the only way to save her is to surround Chloe with a never-ending supply of fresh flowers. Set against the backdrop of a charmingly surreal Paris, eminently inventive director Michel Gondry finds inspiration from French novelist Boris Vian’s cult novel Froth on The Daydream to provide the foundation for this visionary and romantic love story starring Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris. “Gondry... combining refined style and raw emotion into one devastating, beautiful package.” - Todd Gilchrist, TheWrap “A match made in heaven: director Michel Gondry, master of cinematic bricolage, meets Boris Vian’s cult novel. Gondry’s brand of dark romantic whimsy and penchant for lo-tech effects nail the writer’s jazzy invention, surreal flights of fancy, streaks of satire and wall-to-wall puns.” - Anne Billson, The Telegraph Adm. €5
TRAD/CONTEMPORARY VOCAL Thursday 13th November @ 8.00pm Coda
Coda is a Mayo-based group of seven singers and musicians who developed their own richly-harmonised approach to vocal performance, uniquely complemented by their multi-part vocal harmony experience gained from classical choral music. As found on debut CD mouthmusic, Coda offers 7-part harmonies in an eclectic mix of musical styles including Celtic and North American music, traditional and contemporary folk songs, original compositions and popular songs from sources as diverse as Clannad, Tom Waits, Van Morrison and The Beatles. The group’s repertoire comprises both a capella arrangements and songs with instrumental accompaniment as well as traditional Irish music. Coda has performed at the Westport Music Festival and on RTÉ. Coda comprises Declan Askin, Alan Drumm, Conall Ó Domhnaill, Brian Lennon, Mike Cannon, Steve Bryant and Leonard Kelly. “The West is wide awake and in full voice....a confident, robust debut from Coda.” - Siobhan Long, The Irish Times (mouthmusic review) Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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ARTS & DISABILITIES PROJECT Tuesday 18th - Thursday 20th November New Moon Theatre Project - Fruit Full
The Linenhall is delighted to welcome St Bríd’s Special School and St Anthony’s School Castlebar to Fruit Full, a multi-sensory theatre production in which performers and audience interact to create, celebrate and experience the many sounds sights and textures of the passing seasons. Designed for small audiences of people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, Fruit Full explores the four seasons through the human senses involving the audience in various ways including touching soil and plants and experiencing the wind in their faces. With mood enhancing music and visuals, skilled interacting from performers and a gentle, welcoming atmosphere, Fruit Full is a deeply engaging experience for those in attendance. New Moon Theatre Project develops its work in partnership with people with profound disabilities. New Moon is an initiative from the multi-faceted That’s LIFE project, which runs a variety of arts-centred programmes for people with intellectual disability under the overall aegis of the Brothers of Charity in Galway. UPSTART is an initiative of Mayo County Council Arts Office and Fruit Full acknowledges the support received under this scheme. People with intellectual disabilities creating art & celebrating life
Adm. By invitation only (Please note this show is not open to the general public.)
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 25th November @ 8.00pm Omar
Palestine 2013 96mins Language: Arabic with English subtitles Set in the Occupied Territories, Palestinian baker Omar routinely scales the separation wall to meet with childhood buddies Tarek and Amjad and Nadia, Tarek’s sister for whom he has romantic intentions. He becomes involved in a plan to kill an Israeli soldier, and is subsequently arrested, imprisoned and coerced into becoming an informer for the Israelis. Assumed to have turned collaborator, when he is released Omar must somehow salvage his reputation with Tarek, protect his relationship with Nadia and stay out of the hands of the police. But then he discovers he is not the only traitor in their midst. A tense, gripping thriller with a human heart, directed by Palestinian filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad. “Credible but cleverly plotted action thriller.” - Steve Rose, Guardian “A subtle political film: one that fully dramatises a situation and lets us think out its contradictions for ourselves. Sharply and sensitively acted, vibrantly shot and very briskly edited... It’s a lean, controlled film and most compelling.” Jonathan Romney, The Observer Adm. €5
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CELLO RECITAL Thursday 27th November @ 8.00pm Leonard Elschenbroich
One of the most charismatic cellists of his generation, Leonard Elschenbroich presents an evening of masterpieces from the solo cello repertoire, interweaving his playing with anecdotes and stories of personal connections to the pieces. Lauded for his gorgeous tone and wonderfully expressive playing, the young German cellist has already been invited to perform with a number of eminent conductors. Chosen as a BBC New Generation Artist in 2012, he has won a slew of awards and performed at many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Albert Hall, the Auditorium du Louvre and the Concertgebouw, and has also appeared at festivals throughout the world with artists such as Gidon Kremer, the Sitkovetsky Trio and as part of the Piano Trio. A scintillating evening of music in prospect. Programme includes: Bach - Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007; Hindemith - Solo Sonata, Op. 25, No. 3; Piatti - 12 Caprices, Op. 25 (No. 7, No. 11); Tavener – Threnos; Lombardi - Essay 3 “Tremendous assurance and power…” - The Guardian “Intelligent and soulful… mesmerizing.” - The Herald “Exceptional.” - Gramophone Magazine Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
SCHOOLS SHOW Monday 1st December
Music Network and The Ark present
A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing
As the nights draw in and the days get colder, A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing will delight and inspire in equal measure with a dynamic blend of original music, improvisation and audience interaction. Five world-class musicians will join a live animation artist on stage to explore the magic and mystery of winter in what promises to be an exhilarating experience.This brand new festive show has been commissioned and specially created for children, their schools and families. At the heart of the performance is a new work by the Belfast-born composer Brian Irvine, who has extensive experience working on music with and for children. The national tour of A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing is funded by an Arts Council Touring & Dissemination of Work Award. “Some of the most exhilarating and imaginative music you’ll ever hope to hear - musical play in the highest sense: exuberant, spontaneous and irresistibly alive.” - Washington Post on Brian Irvine NB. Schools booking only. Shows at 10.15am & 12.15pm. Suitable for ages 5 years+
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CHILDREN’S SHOW Wednesday 3rd December @ 2.00pm Little Bigtop - Elf Factory
A magical ‘First Christmas’ experience for the very young! Santa’s Elves greet the children amongst a pile of presents, soon everyone is passing, stacking and packing together. Then the cheeky Elves invite their new friends on an adventure inside a Giant Christmas Present. From a jumble of unpacked presents a beautiful town emerges waiting for Santa’s Christmas visit and we find ourselves carried away on a fantastical journey using shadow play and puppetry. Children and their families enjoy a playful, intimate experience culminating in a wonderful meeting with Santa, who has a present for each child. Presented by Little Bigtop in association with The Source Arts Centre. “Little Bigtop… magical, playful, colourful and imaginative.” Sylvia Thompson, Irish Times “Spot on. The performers really know the age and stage of their audience.” - Helen, Early Years Childcare Specialist “Better than two iced buns.” - Stuart, age 4 Suitable for 3-5 years. Duration: 35 minutes Adm. €5 (1 child+1parent/guardian), €8 (2 children+1 parent/guardian) (NB Also 10.00am & 11.30am Schools Shows)
COMEDY THEATRE Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December @ 8.00pm Loco and Reckless Productions/ Nomad Theatre Network - The Far Off Hills
A hilarious tale of scheming siblings, love and general jiggerypokery. Set in a sleepy town in rural Ireland, everything is set to change in the lives of Patrick Clancy and his three daughters. A looming eye operation, a daughter soon to leave for the convent, the arrival of the young and devilishly handsome Pierce Hegarty, the gloomy presence of Harold Mahoney - the biggest moaner in Ireland - ever… Will the Clancy household be able to withstand the pressure? This revival of Lennox Robinson’s classic comedy from 1928 is given new life under the direction of award-winning Mikel Murfi (creator of the brilliant The Man in the Woman’s Shoes). A slapstick, boisterous production that’ll leave audiences spinning in their seats! Presented by Loco and Reckless Productions in association with Nomad Theatre Network; by agreement with Abbey Theatre Amharclann na Mainistreach. Adm. €18 / €16 (concessions)
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CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Saturday 13th December @ 8.00pm Damien Dempsey
Damien Dempsey is a singer/songwriter who needs little introduction. His debut album in 2000, set him apart as a unique and important voice and the past 15 years has seen a career which encompasses six Top 10 studio albums and several prestigious Irish Meteor Awards. His albums have topped the charts and achieved platinum status, and he has been lauded by critics and fellow musicians alike. He has toured widely internationally and has supported such legends as Bob Dylan, Sinead O’Connor, Morrisey and Bruce Springsteen. This February saw the release of It’s All Good, The Best of Damien Dempsey, an album celebrating Damien’s illustrious career to date. A charismatic live performer who strikes up genuine rapport with his audiences, he appears here in a solo performance in the intimate setting of the Linenhall. Honest, fearless, tender, soulful: it’s all good. “The Dublin folk hero is a stirring mixture of grit and grace and tenderly soulful.” - MOJO “To hear him sing is to realise the magnitude of his astounding voice and heart. The songs are true, and his is the best and often the saddest voice of this generation.” - Morrissey Adm. €20
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 16th December @ 8.00pm The Lunchbox (Dabba)
India 2013 104mins Language: Hindi (with English subtitles), English In Mumbai, a misdelivered lunchbox brings together a neglected housewife and a grumpy widower, in writer/director Ritesh Batra’s delightful feature debut. Middle class housewife Ila is trying to add some spice to her marriage, and hopes that a new recipe will finally arouse some kind of reaction from her husband. However, this special lunchbox is mistakenly delivered to another office worker, Saajan. Curious about the lack of reaction from her husband, Ila puts a little note in the following day’s lunchbox, and thus begins a series of anonymous lunchbox notes that evolve into an unexpected friendship, a low tech virtual relationship mediated by the dabbawallas – the lunchbox couriers who navigate the city streets to deliver lunches to working men across the city. A charming and touching comedy-drama with Bollywood star Irfan Khan and a radiant Nimrat Kaur as the central characters. “A sumptuous treat.” – Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal “Perfectly handled and beautifully acted.” - Xan Brooks, The Guardian “Warm and affectionate comedy… charming.” - Kevin Turan, LA Times Adm. €5
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE Saturday 20th December @ 12noon & 3.00pm
Branar - ’Twas the Night Before Christmas/ Oíche Roimh an Nollaig
A gem of a show. Take a break from the pre-Christmas bustle for a very special experience with your family this festive season. The town is preparing for Christmas. Houses are being decorated, cards being written, presents being wrapped and stockings being hung. Join Branar theatre company on a joyful journey through to the most magical night of the year. Inspired by the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore, this bi-lingual show (don’t worry, it’s easy to follow!) combines storytelling, original live music and puppetry to create a fun and magical festive show for audiences aged 5 years and upwards. Kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland. Running time - 1hour “Branar’s exquisite show for children. **** (4 stars)” - The Irish Times €8, €25 (family of four)
VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 29th August - Saturday 11th October Amanda Jane Graham - Warriors One in Three
It has been substantially documented that cancer will touch one in three of us. Warriors One in Three is a mixed media exhibition that acknowledges the stoic bravery, dignity and resilience of people that have faced serious illness. “Through this exhibition the victim becomes the warrior by addressing perceptions of conflicting cultural projections played out through society. My practice is a trajectory of self-reflection, personal narrative, and memoirs where the viewer completes the experience. Handmade process is essential to the practice. The traditional mediums of drawing, fine print, collage, embroidery and wool crafts are key to generating the intricate visual representation that penetrates the memory of the observer creating unconscious and organic emotional reactions. The exhibition will have the power touch, engage and connect with the collective experience of the audience because it will be tender, uplifting and compelling.” Amanda completed an MA Fine Art at National College of Art and Design, Dublin in 2011. Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 29th August at 7.30pm. All welcome.
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VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 17th October - Saturday 15th November Pictiúr
Contemporary Children’s Book Illustrators from Ireland
Maisitheoirí Comhaimseartha Leabhair Páistí as Éirinn
A highly engaging exhibition demonstrating the range, scope and skill of Ireland’s top children’s book illustrators. Pictiúr was curated by Niamh Sharkey during her time as Laureate na nÓg and features the work of 21 illustrators including PJ Lynch, MarieLouise Fitzpatrick, Chris Haughton, Kevin Waldron, Oliver Jeffers, Chris Judge, Steve Simpson, Andrew Whitson, Mary Murphy, Michael Emberley and Olivia Golden. The exhibition includes illustrations from books written in English and Irish. As a way of highlighting Ireland during its EU Presidency in 2013, Children’s Books Ireland, under the auspices of Laureate na nÓg, toured Pictiúr to international audiences in Austria, Italy and Belgium. Now on tour in Ireland - here’s your chance to catch it on your very own doorstep. Children’s Books Ireland is the national children’s book organisation of Ireland. Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 17th October at 6.00pm. All welcome
VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 21st November - Saturday 17th January
Pamela de Brí - Midland 2/Lár Tíre 2
Midland 2/ Lár Tíre 2 is a multimedia installation of photographs, notebooks, maps, prints, audio clips and video focusing on the North West section of de Brí’s Midland Project. Taking inspiration from the culture and heritage of the railways and their location, and focusing on the former Midland Great Western Railway which traversed Ireland from East to West, the Midland Project interweaves history, folklore, hearsay, stories, memory, beliefs, nature and natural history, in an attempt to record the patina and texture of place. The work has been on-going from 2011 to the present. Pamela explains: “I am interested in the convergence of art and social documentary, how objects and images from the past embody cultural memory and characterize the future. My art presents a perspective on temporality and on an ever-evolving world, critiquing values and trends that result from social change.” Pamela has exhibited widely in Ireland with solo exhibitions in Galway, Kildare, Westmeath and Dublin, and group shows in Ireland, Wales, England and Australia. Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 21st November at 7.30pm. All welcome.
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VISUAL ART: FOYER Wed 26th November - Wed 10th December At Home in the Universe
Luisne Art Project and Connaught Creative Resource Centre (CCRC) artists have come together to create this exhibition. The collaboration has grown out of a theme that developed and gathered momentum in the course of the groups’ work during 2014 - the theme of ‘home, everyday objects, domestic objects and farm animals at home’. The exhibition examines and explores the possibilities of this home territory further with exciting results, and features the work of artists from Luisne Art Project, Ballinrobe and artists from CCRC and VTC Castlebar, along with contributions from other local arts disability groups. Luisne Art Project is supported by Mayo County Council Arts Office and Western Care with administrative support from TACU Family Resource Centre, Ballinrobe. This is an UPSTART project. UPSTART is an initiative of Mayo County Council Arts Office and Luisne Art Project acknowledges the support received under this scheme this year. www.artluisne.com Adm. Free Official opening Thursday 27th November at 12.00noon. All welcome.
VISUAL ART: FOYER Saturday 13th December - Saturday 31st January Kawaii Comics
Kawaii Comics is a group of ten young comics creators in Castlebar. Throughout autumn they are working with artist Maeve Clancy to explore graphic reportage and the use of comic form as a mode of expression in non-fiction contexts. This exhibition of large-scale comic strips is the outcome of three months of work wherein the group explored the work of a selection of organisations, groups and activities available to young people in Mayo, and reported on it in comic format. Kawaii Comics are Patrick Corless, Lee Davitt, Melissa Duffy, Anna Dreimane, Jane Faull, Jason Gallagher, Chloe Hawe, Emily Nolan, Amy Ruane, and Rebekah Ryan. Maeve Clancy is an illustrator, animator, and paper artist. She has had a number of solo and group exhibitions, and her pop-up books feature on the music videos of Lisa Hannigan (Lille and I Don’t Know) and a 2013 Samsung advertisement. She has facilitated a number of workshops at the Linenhall Arts Centre, and is working on a graphic novel. See www.maeveclancy.com This project is made possible by the support of the Arts Council’s Youth Ensemble Scheme. Adm. Free Official opening on Sat 13th December at 3.30pm. All welcome.
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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE: POP-UP BOOK MAKING Pop-Up Book Making for Adults Workshop series with Maeve Clancy Six Fridays commencing 19th September, 11.00am-12.30pm Explore Pop-Up art in this six week long workshop series with paper artist extraordinaire, Maeve Clancy. During the workshop, participants will have a chance to see a variety of pop-up books, and go on to make their own pop-up book creations. Maeve will guide you through the various important elements involved including story, design, techniques, making a rough, creating the finished books and then binding. Over the course of the workshops, you will watch your work literally open up in front of your eyes! Maeve Clancy is an illustrator, animator, and paper artist. She has had a number of solo and group exhibitions including Paper Tales (Linenhall Arts Centre, 2011), Hidden Places and Local Foreigners (Riverbank Arts Centre, 2011, 2013), and Nine (The LAB, 2013). Her pop-up books feature on the music videos of Lisa Hannigan (Lille and I Don’t Know) and a 2013 Samsung advertisement. She has facilitated a number of workshops at the Linenhall Arts Centre, and is working on a graphic novel. See www.maeveclancy.com Pop-Up Book Making For Adults takes place over six Friday mornings commencing September 19th (continuing 26th Sept; 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Oct) from 11.00pm-12.30pm each day. Cost per head for the workshop series is €60. There are twelve places available, and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
CASE FOR CRAFT: FOYER Case For Craft - Craftworks Mayo An ongoing showcase exhibition. Craftworks Mayo was established in March 2012 as a not-for-profit network of local craft workers to champion and promote unique and quality assessed craft and design in County Mayo. Bringing together thirty-three talented craft businesses, this project is about promoting pride and passion in local crafts. By working together members inspire and encourage each other and pool their knowledge and resources which provides the support needed to achieve both national and international recognition for each craft business. Craftworks Mayo. Living Crafts. Artisian. Original. Unique. www.craftworksmayo.ie Adm. FREE
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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE: SET DANCING The Claddagh & DerradaSet Dancing Workshop for Adults
Workshop series with Seamus Hughes Eight Fridays commencing 26th September, 11.00am-12.30pm Here’s your chance to learn the steps and the figures for two sets that are danced regularly throughout Connaught. Seamus Hughes will be joining us at the Linenhall for eight sessions this autumn to deliver a workshop series which will focus on the Derrada Set and the Claddagh Set. Throughout the series participants will learn the figures of these sets, with plenty of focus on footwork and steps, enabling participants to really engage with the rhythm of the music they are dancing to. A great way to get your Fridays off to a lively start this Autumn! Set Dancing Workshops for Adults takes place over eight Friday mornings commencing 26th September, from 11.00am-12.30pm (continuing 3rd Oct, 10th Oct, 17th Oct, 31st Oct, and 7th Nov, 14th Nov, 21st Nov). Note no class on 24th Oct. Cost per head for the workshop series is €50. Places are limited and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
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GIFT VOUCHERS LINENHALL GIFT VOUCHERS - THE PERFECT GIFT!
Looking for a gift with a difference? May we suggest a Linenhall Gift Voucher? These handy vouchers are redeemable against all ticket sales and workshops for our forthcoming programme at the Linenhall, or even Art purchases made through the Linenhall Gallery. Available at prices to suit any pocket, these Vouchers are an ideal way of giving a gift of the Arts for any occasion!
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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE: VISUAL ART Exploring the Techniques of the Great Masters, for Adults Workshop series with Mary Noonan Six Fridays commencing 31st October, 10.30am-1.00pm This series of combined lectures and practical workshops will explore the work of six renowned visual artists. The focus will be on painting and each week participants will investigate the work and techniques of one artist, as well as creating their own work in response. The workshops are open to both beginners and more advanced painters. Artists featured will be Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Vermeer and Henri Matisse, and the aspects covered will include colour theory, surrealism, observational drawing, the use of blending, shading and shadow, portraiture, cubism and abstraction, among others. Each participant will work on a new painting each week. The aim is not to have a finished piece at the end of each session, but rather to have gained a much better understanding of the processes these artists employed, and to have explored their work in a practical sense. These workshops will be investigative and exploratory and will be run in an informal and relaxed manner. Mary Noonan holds an MA in Fine Art (Painting) from NCAD, has presented numerous solo exhibitions both in Ireland and abroad. Her work is in the collections of the OPW, Wesley College, Irish Life and Meath Co. Council. Mary has delivered several successful workshops and workshop series here at the Linenhall. Exploring The Techniques Of The Great Masters takes place over six Friday mornings commencing October 31st (continuing 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th Nov; 5th Dec) from 10.30am-1.00pm each day. Cost per head for the workshop series is €70. Participants will be required to bring their own painting materials. There are twelve places available, and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
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WELCOME TO OUR CAFÉ ! As you may have already experienced, our bustling Linenhall CafÊ continues to win great compliments from regulars and visitors alike for its quality, value and friendly service. So why not come along and check out our cool vibe, as you enjoy a tasty snackette, soup, wrap, sandwich, scone or sweet, and sip on what we proudly claim is the best cappucino in town!
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