Linenhall Arts Centre May - August 2017 Brochure by Linenhall Arts Centre

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POETRY Thursday 27th April @ 8.00pm Everything to Play For

The Linenhall joins forces with Poetry Ireland to honour the work of our extraordinary poets in celebration of National Poetry Day. Poets Elaine Feeney and Michael Gorman will read and talk about their work under the expert guidance of poet Ger Reidy who will chair the evening. Work by both Elaine and Michael features in Poetry Ireland’s recently published anthology Everything to Play For. They plan to read from the collection and their own new work on the evening. Elaine Feeney is an award winning poet born in Galway. She has published three collections, Indiscipline, Where’s Katie? and The Radio was Gospel, and has appeared in numerous anthologies both in Ireland and UK, US and Canada. She was recently commissioned to write the poetic narrative to the feature stage production and film Wrongheaded. Born in Sligo, Michael Gorman taught for many years in NUIG. His last book of poems was Up She Flew, and his work has appeared in many anthologies. He followed Dermot Healy as Mayo Writerin-Residence, and edited Mayo Anthology 4. Ger Reidy is well known in his home county Mayo. He is a prolific poet and his recent collection of short stories Jobs for a Wet Day was as long listed for the Edge Hill Prize 2016. Adm. €10

LAUNCH/FREE MUSIC EVENT Friday 28th April

Welcome to Mayo Day Weekend: Official Launch Celebrate our Mayo-French Connections with a special evening, including a celebration of Mayo and music straight from France. This night will put you in the mood for the events taking place in Castlebar on Saturday and Sunday.

For more details, visit the Mayo Day 2017 facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ourmayofrenchconnections

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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 2nd May @ 8.00pm Hell or High Water

USA 2016 102mins English language Cert: 15A A story about the collision of the old and new West, two brothers - Toby (Chris Pine), a straight-living, divorced father trying to make a better life for his son; and Tanner (Ben Foster), a shorttempered ex-con with a loose trigger finger - come together to rob branch after branch of the bank that is foreclosing on their family land. Vengeance seems to be theirs until they find themselves in the crosshairs of a relentless, foul-mouthed Texas Ranger (Jeff Bridges) looking for one last triumph on the eve of his retirement. As the brothers plot a final bank heist to complete their plan, a showdown looms at the crossroads where the last honest law man and a pair of brothers with nothing to live for except family collide. Directed by David Mackenzie. “Rich with details... beautifully worked out. The performances are uniformly and quietly terrific.” - Stephanie Zacharek, TIME “A mesmerizing, modern-day western.” - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone “It’s stark and breathtaking and gorgeous to behold.” - Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

LOCAL ARTS: CHORAL Wednesday 3rd May @ 8.00pm Vocalessence - Strictly.....Vocal!

Vocalessence, the all-female choir based in Castlebar with members from all over Mayo, presents a beautiful programme of well-known and loved ‘strictly easy-listening’ songs. From Enya to Carly Simon, Les Miserables to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, pop songs, love songs, songs from Broadway and showstoppers! Come and enjoy! The ladies will be directed by Kathy Fahey and accompanied on piano by John Flatley.

Adm. €10

Booking: 094 9023733

THEATRE Thursday 4th May @ 8.00pm Patrick Talbot Productions - The Quiet Land

by Malachy McKenna, starring Des Keogh and Derry Power Two elderly farmers, Eamon and Nashee, meet at a gate on a remote hillside. These men are old friends, old rivals, old neighbours. They are men of heart, of humour, of hardness. Their conversation is a throwback to a gentler time, when silence was as telling as declaration, and meaning was more often found between the lines than on them. But there’s nothing gentle about today’s conversation. In facing the bitter reality of their remote defiance, they have grown fearful and desperate. Now they are forced to confront each other with some heartbreaking truths that test their friendship to its limit. The Quiet Land is a celebration of the humour, resilience and endearing innocence of an exiled generation as it struggles to survive in the isolated rural Ireland of today. It is Malachy McKenna’s heartfelt tribute to a rare breed of forgotten men who live a long way in off the road. Winner of the PJ O’Connor Award 2014, directed by Bairbre Ni Chaoimh. “Two quietly epic performances…..don’t miss it.” - Emer O Kelly, Sunday Independent “A glorious, perfectly-pitched pair of performances.” - The Scotsman Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)

TRADITIONAL MUSIC Tuesday 9th May @ 2.30pm

Tunes in the Afternoon... and it’s FREE!

Join two leading lights of the harp for an afternoon of exquisite music from Mayo and beyond. This special Bealtaine event features internationally recognised Mayo musician Gráinne Hambly, alongside Scottish harper, multi-instrumentalist, and composer William Jackson, hot on the heels of their month long tour of the United States. Gráinne, from Mayo Abbey is in great demand as a performer and teacher, and has attracted glowing praise for her live performances. Originally from Glasgow and now living in Mayo, William Jackson was a founding member of Ossian, one of Scotland’s best-loved traditional bands. He has gained an international reputation as a composer of music combining traditional and classical elements. As a duo, Gráinne and William have toured extensively in Europe and the USA, and their album Music from Ireland and Scotland was released in 2009. “…soaring airs and more down-to-earth dance music, both genres beautifully handled.” - Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine “Dazzling Artistry.” - Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, Pennsylvania “Simply the best!” - Somerset Folk Harp Festival Adm. FREE This event is presented in partnership with Mayo County Council Arts Office.

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COMEDY Wednesday 10th May @ 8.00pm

MorWax Productions Confessions of an Immigrant by Peadar de Burca

Writer and comedian Peadar de Burca (What Women Want, and Why Men Cheat) is an Irishman who gave up his life on the West coast of Ireland to raise a family in the Silesian region of Poland. Since going there he has developed asthma, earns the equivalent of 200 euro a month and has tried and failed four times to learn Polish. But this is a comedy show. Duration: 60 minutes. No interval. “Peadar de Burca... a natural storyteller with a great comedic gift.” - The Scotsman Adm. €14 / €12 (concessions)

BLUEGRASS/JAZZ/FOLK/CLASSICAL Thursday 11th May @ 8.00pm Music Network presents

Darol Anger & Republic of Strings (USA)

With his unique genre-bending blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk and classical styles, Grammy-nominated fiddler Darol Anger is a master of the unexpected, darting from Swedish polkas to Brazilian choro before segueing seamlessly into a soul classic - all delivered with the rollicking abandon of a hootenanny. Anger developed his signature sound working alongside great improvisers such as Stéphane Grappelli, Martin Hayes, Jerry Douglas and Béla Fleck, and over the past 40 years has produced an array of critically-acclaimed albums. For this musical journey, he is aided and abetted by a trio of nimble-fingered pioneers: long-time collaborator and 5-time Grand National Fiddle Champion Tristan Clarridge; acclaimed multi-instrumentalist John Mailander; and riveting vocalist Emy Phelps. “Anger is to fiddle what Béla Fleck is to banjo.” - Minneapolis Star Tribune “A cutting edge string quartet… wildly virtuosic.” - Los Angeles Times “Ground-breaking.” -San Francisco Chronicle [on Republic of Strings] “On the front edge of progressive acoustic music.” - Fiddler Magazine [on Darol Anger] Adm. €17 / €14 (concessions)

Booking: 094 9023733

WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 16th May @ 8.00pm Truman

Spain/Argentina 2015 108mins Language: English, Spanish with subtitles Cert: 15 This delicate, intricate film from director Cesc Gay, in which a Madrid man puts his affairs in order during his final days, offers a humorous and honest portrait of courage and acceptance in the face of death. The latest feature from Spanish director Cesc Gay is a tender and honest portrayal of a man facing his own mortality, and of the companionship that sustains him in this most trying of times. With the collaboration of acting greats Ricardo Darín and Javier Cámara, Gay brings humour and sensitivity to this private and personal story, creating a singular reflection on friendship at the end of life. © Toronto International Film Festival “Wise, wistful and well-observed... by turns amusing and affecting - and quite often both at once.” - Joe Leydon, Variety “Camara and Darin contribute outstanding work here, a beautifully meshed pair of performances.” - Leslie Felperin, Guardian “Clean-lined, sensitively-written and beautifully played... tackles complex issues in a refreshingly straightforward, downbeat way.” - Jonathan Holland, Hollywood Reporter Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

THEATRE Wednesday 17th May @ 2.00pm

Waves - Created by Alice Mary Cooper A delight for audiences from 8 to 80. Waves is the story of Elizabeth Moncello: of her youth growing up on a small Australian island in the 1930s and how she came to be the unofficial inventor of the butterfly stroke in swimming. An intimate theatrical event combining highly expressive storytelling, delicate movement and splashes of humour to tell Elizabeth’s amazing tale of a life fully lived. Waves is about having an idea and the courage, drive and desire to follow it through - to swim against the tide of history and expectations, and to achieve something that is truly incredible. “Alice Mary Cooper entrances us in a fantastic tale about the hidden strengths we all possess. An exciting glimpse of something truly beautiful.” - BroadwayBaby.com “Beguiling ability... formidable skill.” - The Scotsman powerful, triumphant and a little sad... Cooper gives a wonderful performance... the compassion she brings to her story is deeply inspiring.” - The West Australian Adm. €10

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CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Thursday 18th May @ 8.00pm Train Room

Train Room is the brainchild of Balla songwriter, musician and producer Joe Monaghan. Train Room’s first gig, at Dublin’s showcase Hard Working Class Heroes Festival last October, and debut EP Delicate Bones, brought the band’s distinctive sound to general attention and significant interest. Joe, who has been honing his musical skills recording demos for the past seven or eight years (in his studio in Balla), cites musical influences as broad as Wilco, Whipping Boy, Kate Bush, Neil Young and Nina Simone. But listen to Delicate Bones, and you’ll hear that Train Room makes music that is very much its own. A band on the ascendant, and one to watch. The support act/special guest will be Nicholas Timothy. “Train Room is full of variety, beautiful musicianship and sublime vocals... Delicate Bones is a quality debut.” - Ceol Caint “Keep an eye out for this band... entrancing songs and arresting arrangements underpinned by his perfectionist work ethic, convincing passion and quiet confidence.” - Ciara Moynihan, Mayo News Adm. €10

BOOKLAUNCH Friday 19th May @ 12.30pm

Island Diaries: Achill, Clare Island & Inishbofin by Seosamh Ó Dálaigh

The launch of a a new book of paintings and drawings by Achill artist Seosamh Ó Dálaigh. Island Diaries comprises a selection of the artist’s visual diaries of Achill, Clare Island and Insihbofin, based on observations made over a number of years, capturing the character of the island people and the mood, light and atmosphere of these distinctive island locations. Seosamh Ó Dálaigh attended the Crawford School of Art and the Academy of Art in Florence. He has travelled extensively, “pursuing an authentic experience of the work of other painters who have inspired him”, artists that include Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso and Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. He has participated in many exhibitions including the Islands touring exhibition, Guinness Hopstore in Dublin and Northwest Artists, as well as many solo exhibitions. Seosamh Ó Dálaigh’s Yawl Art Gallery and Painting School was established in Tonragee, Achill in 1984. A chance to celebrate the work of one of Mayo’s longest-standing visual artists. All welcome. The launch will be performed by novelist Michael Mullen. Adm: FREE

Booking: 094 9023733

DRAMA: STAGED READING Monday 22nd May @ 8.00pm Creaking with Geraldine Plunkett

Presented by Bealtaine in association with NB Theatre Company Rita is tired of her humdrum existence. Her adult children are getting on her nerves and she misses her best pal Mary. It’s time to spice up her life! Creaking is based on the lives of real-life Irish people in later years. It explores the everyday challenges and pressures facing us as we age, and how we attempt to defy stereotypes. Presented as a staged reading this moving and funny drama documentary features acclaimed actor Geraldine Plunkett alongside a new cast of volunteers each night. It is written by Noelle Brown and directed by Oonagh Murphy. Adm: €12 / €10

BEALTAINE FILM MATINEE Tuesday 23rd May @ 2.30pm Pride

UK 2014 120 minutes Cert: 15A United Kingdom 1984. A group of gay activists decides that it has a common cause with the miners’ strike - the battle against the oppression of Thatcherism - and sets about raising money for workers in a Welsh pit village. When the activists travel to Wales to deliver the funds in person, they are initially met with ignorance and hostility, but this soon gives way to an unlikely alliance. Based on a true story, and featuring wonderful performances from a cast which includes Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton, Pride is a funny and heart-warming comedy about the importance of friendship, solidarity and courage in the fight for justice. Directed by Matthew Warchus. “A joyous film, full of love and warmth...” - Dave Calhoun, Time Out “Tapping the formula that worked so well for The Full Monty and Billy Elliot, Pride adds some feel-good moments of its own in a broad, light and characterful romp that smuggles in some powerful, serious points about unity and togetherness in between the ribald one-liners.” - The Radio Times Adm. FREE

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FOLK MUSIC Wednesday 24th May @ 8.00pm Daoirí Farrell

A former electrician, who decided to change profession after seeing Christy Moore perform on Irish TV, Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell is being described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years, and has delivered the album to prove them right. Four months after releasing the album True Born Irishman Daoirí received three nominations in the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 for Best Newcomer, Best Singer and Best Traditional Track and was invited to play at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Catch him now! “Daoirí is one of the most important traditional singers to emerge in the last decade.” - Dónal Lunny “Firm, commanding expressiveness that gets straight to the emotional point of a song, delivering an immediate immersion and involvement for his audience. True Born Irishman... one of the year’s outstanding Irish music albums” - David Kidman, Fatea “True Born irishman... an album that could yet prove to be one of the most significant Irish releases of recent years.” - Songlines Adm. €10

WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 30th May @ 8.00pm

Queen Of Katwe

USA 2015 124mins English language Cert: PG Director Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding and Salaam Bombay!) returns with this rousing tale of a brilliant Ugandan girl whose humble life is transformed after she realizes her gift for chess. In the Kampala shantytown of Katwe, 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi can see precious few routes out of destitution, even though her mother works hard to clothe and feed her children. When a missionary and one-time soccer player begins teaching the local kids to play chess, Phiona is transfixed - and displays an instant affinity for the game. Recognizing raw talent and fierce moxie when he sees them, [he] takes Phiona under his wing. A thrilling story of hope and discovery. © Toronto International Film Festival “A positive African story on film, that speaks to the energy and ambition of young people.” - Cath Clarke, Time Out “Kudos to director Mira Nair for keeping it real and simultaneously fantastic.... Tremendous central performances.” - Tara Brady, Irish Times “Uplifting and punchy... this Disney drama manages to avoid patronising sentimentality.” - Kate Muir, The Times Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

Booking: 094 9023733

LOCAL ARTS: CLASSICAL NIGHT Wednesday 31st May @ 8.00pm

Bernie Johnson, Alexandra van Tuyll & guests

Bernie Johnson (Castlebar) and Alexandra van Tuyll (Achill) have been playing duets since they discovered their mutual interest in the piano as members of Cór Mhuigheo. They have competed at Sligo feis Cheol and taken part in the 32-county Age Action talent competition, representing Mayo in the winners’ concert at the Nation Concert Hall. Bernie and Alexandra will also be joined by guests including Monica Conway, Mary McAleer and Pauline Johnson. The programme will include pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Grieg and Schubert. Presented as part of Bealtaine, celebrating creativity as we age, Adm. €10 / €5 (concessions)

BLUES/FOLK Tuesday 6th June @ 8.00pm Chris Smither

Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for 50 years, Chris Smither is truly an American original, who continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and philosophers and hone his distinctive sound. He has always traveled his own road, eschewing sophisticated studio tricks and staying true to his musical vision. A profound songwriter, a blistering guitarist and “a one-man band to the bone”, Chris melds the styles of his two major influences, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, into his own signature guitar sound. Perhaps best known for his song Love You Like A Man which was recorded by Bonnie Raitt and jazz great Diana Krall, his music has been covered by numerous artists and featured in soundtrack albums, independent film, television and commercials. Chris’ latest release Still on the Levee is a career-spanning retrospective double CD that highlights the vast catalogue of this American music master. “A cult reputation, peppering his tunes with rusted blues, country, some jazz and a wise lyric.” - Uncut “Deep, sad, wise songs, allied to perfectly crafted arrangements.” – Mojo (5 stars) Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)

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BOOKLAUNCH Thursday 8th June @ 7.30pm

Sally Rooney - Conversations with Friends Writer and blogger Ken Armstrong will launch Mayo-born writer Sally Rooney’s first novel Conversations with Friends. Published by Faber, it’s a story about four characters who ask each other endless questions. As their relationships unfold, in person and online, they discuss sex and friendship, art and literature, politics and gender, and, of course, one another. 21-year-old Frances is at the heart of it all, bringing us this tale of a complex ménage-à-quatre and her affair with Nick, an older married man. Sally Rooney was born in Castlebar in 1991. She studied English at Trinity College, and her writing has been featured in The Dublin Review, The Stinging Fly and Granta. She is shortlisted for the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award 2017. Join us to celebrate a young literary star in the ascendant. “An astonishing assured debut.” - The Bookseller “Sally Rooney is a writer going all the way to the top.” - Colin Barrett Adm. FREE

WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 13th June @ 8.00pm The Olive Tree (El olivo)

Spain 2016 100mins Language: Spanish, German, English, French, with English subtitles Alma’s family has been producing quality olive oil in the Baix Maestrat area of Spain’s Castellón for generations. Yet changing pressures in the industry have made their traditional practices economically untenable, and the family is now in the mass-production poultry business. Alma’s grandfather has not spoken in years. Sadness envelopes him, and he no longer wants to eat. Alma realizes he has been grieving for a thousand-year-old olive tree that the family has uprooted and sold to pay some debts. Unable to bear the idea that her grandfather could die without seeing this terrible wrong corrected, Alma undertakes a quixotic mission to locate the tree and return it to the family orchard. © Movie Times “The seventh film by Icíar Bollaín has fairy tale and road movie undertones whilst broaching the subjects of roots, struggle, ecology, family ties and the preservation of heritage.” - Cineuropa “A deeply human story.” - Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood Reporter “A rich journey into faith, family and the healing of our wounded priorities.” - Jaie Laplante, Miami Film Festival Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

Booking: 094 9023733

VARIETY PERFORMANCE Wednesday 14th June @ 2.00pm The Breaffy Road Special Theatre Company The Pride of Mayo A variety performance capturing the history and passion of Mayo performed by the Breaffy Road Special Theatre Company (attendees and staff at RehabCare). Through music, dance, pageant and poetry together with an art display, the group will showcase their talents and abilities. The show will be about an hour in duration. The RehabCare exhibition is on show in the Linenhall Foyer from Tuesday 25th April - Saturday 27th May. (See p16)

LOCAL ARTS: DRAMA & MUSIC Thursday 15th June @ 8.00pm

Castlebar Musical and Dramatic Society

This evening of drama and music, presented by members of Castlebar Musical and Dramatic Society, promises to be a true delight. CMDS present a double bill of one-act plays that are sure to draw a laugh and a tear from the audience with tales of love, life, humour and tragedy. To compliment these performances, a musical interlude will be provided by the very talented members of the society who will entertain the audience with some well-known and well-loved songs from Broadway and the movies. Don’t miss this evening of drama and song! Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)

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YOUTH ARTS: OPEN MIC Monday 19th June @ 7.00pm Youth Open Mic

Following on the huge success of the Youth Open Mic 2016, it’s back! Many children and young people play music, sing, or attend classes, however, the chance to play in front of others can be rare. This informal Open Mic gives young people a chance to try out performing for an audience (no matter what their ability), and to let their unique talent shine. So, why not try out a party piece, either alone, or with others, and be sure to bring along friends/family for support! The number of performances on the night is limited, and we ask that those planning to perform give us a quick call at 094 9023733 ahead of the event to register. We hope that children and young people will feel welcome to participate in this unique event, which was originally proposed by music teacher Finola Reilly. We’d be thrilled if teachers would encourage students to get involved. Come along and give it a try! Adm: FREE Please Note: All those attending (both audience and performers) are asked to remain present for the whole event in order to support everyone involved, and to ensure that this a special event for all.

LOCAL ARTS: CELEBRATING PERCY FRENCH Thursday 22nd June @ 8.00pm

County Leitrim Percy French Society The County Leitrim Percy French Society was formed by Tish Dunleavy to promote the works of the great Irish composer and raconteur Percy French. The aims of the society are to introduce the songs, recitations, sketches and parodies to a wider audience so more people get an appreciation of this great genius. The show is presented as a first stage interpretation of Percy French with Frank Cadam taking the part of Percy. Frank relates the story of Percy in the first person and links all the songs, recitations, and sketches to tell Percy’s life story. Tish Dunleavy from Mohill is the musical director and members of the performing group come from all over Leitrim and Roscommon. The group had the honour of performing sell-out shows in the National Concert Hall, Dublin in October 2015 and June 2016, and also featured on BBC television with Michael Portillo. Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)

Booking: 094 9023733

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Booklaunch

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Contemporary Music

TBA

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Percy French Night

Youth Arts

Drama & Music

Variety Performance

World Cinema

Booklaunch

Blues/Folk

Classical Night

World Cinema

Folk Music

Cinema Matinee

Staged Reading

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World Cinema

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World Cinema

Launch Event

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PERFORMANCES

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Splódar - Anna Livia Lesbia

Co Leitrim Percy French Society

Youth Open Mic

Castlebar Musical and Dramatic Society

The Pride of Mayo

The Olive Tree

Sally Rooney - Conversations with Friends

Chris Smither

Bernie Johnson, Alexandra van Tuyll

Queen of Katwe

Daoirí Farrell

Pride

Creaking

Island Diaries - Seosamh Ó Dálaigh

Train Room

Waves

The Innocents

Darol Anger & Republic of Strings

Confessions of an Immigrant

Tunes in the Afternoon

The Quiet Land

Vocalessence - Strictly....Vocal!

Hell or High Water

Mayo Day Weekend Official Launch

National Poetry Day Event

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Laura Angell - Awkward Position

Visual Art

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Fri 18 Aug - Sat 16 Sep

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Mon 28 Aug

Music Together (3-18 months)

An Introduction to Cut-Paper Art

Techniques for Revising your Fiction

Bryan Gerard Duffy - The Fool by the Roadside

Adult Workshop

Children’s Workshop

Write Away

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Paint & Pose: Art & Drama (6-8 years)

Art Book & Acting (9-12 years)

Paint & Pose: Art & Drama (6-8 years)

Your Dream Building v.2 (8-12 years)

Landscape: Paint Like a Pro (8-12 years)

Outer Space (8-12 years)

Your Dream Building (5-7 years)

Exploring Paint (5-7 years)

Under the Sea! (5-7 years)

Parent&Pre-Sch. Workshop Music Together (2.5-4 years) Children Music Workshop Music for Children (5-7 years)

Parent&Toddler Workshop Music Together (1.5-2.5 years)

Parent&Infant Workshop

Adult Workshop

Booking - Tel: 094 9023733

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Margo McNulty - Archive

Visual Art

Fri 26 May - Sat 1 Jul

Robert Dunne - Alter RehabCare - Locality, Irish Legends and Stories

Visual Art

Thu 13 Apr - Sat 20 May

The Cabinet of Wonders

Visual Art

Tue 25 Apr - Sat 27 May

Ongoing

EXHIBITIONS

Linenhall Film Club is a member of access>CINEMA, promoting the development of regional cultural cinema in Ireland.

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THEATRE Monday 3rd July @ 8.00pm Splódar Theatre Company Anna Livia Lesbia by Joni Crone

Anna Livia Lesbia is the story a young lesbian woman’s struggle to be accepted as a normal member of Irish society and her yearning for love and inner peace. Largely autobiographical, the play centres on the appearance of the author on the Late, Late Show in 1980 when she became the first lesbian in Ireland to ‘come out’ publicly on television. Anna Livia Lesbia is also a powerful evocation of 1980s Irish society which frequently displayed outright animosity and intimidation of the gay community. Although deeply serious in tone the play contains many moments of comedy and the story is punctuated by a number of songs composed by the playwright herself. Cast includes Deirdre O’Meara, Chakra O’Connor, Gerry Farrell and Sheila O’Keeffe. Directed by Prin Duignan. Founded in 1995, Splódar is the resident professional company in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)

VISUAL ART: GALLERY

VISUAL ART: GALLER Thursday 13th April - Saturday 20th May Robert Dunne - Alter

Robert Dunne works mainly with plaster and used wood, and says his work “is a way to reframe our ‘made’ environment. I try to capture physical and visual elements of my surroundings and reimagine, juxtapose and alter their structure and meaning to make new but vaguely familiar scenarios”. Robert studied at the National Collage of Art and Design, Dublin and the Museum School of Fine Art in Boston. Last year he showed work in Carlow’s VISUAL, and was awarded a residency from Arthouse in Stradbally. This year he has two solo shows, one here at the Linenhall Arts Centre, and one in Gray Contemporary in Houston, Texas. Adm. Free

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VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 26th May - Saturday 1st July Margo McNulty - Archive

A multimedia exhibition of video, photoetchings and photographic prints based on the experiences of the artist’s uncle, who was detained as one of many Republican internees in the 1940s in the Curragh camp in Kildare. The exhibition also connects with the subject’s family home on Achill Island, Co. Mayo. The work concerns itself with the intersection of personal and public histories and how these histories and meanings can be embedded in material objects. Recent Irish exhibitions include the Museum of Country Life, Roscommon Arts Centre, and Claremorris Open Exhibition, and recent international group shows include Paris, Cologne, Leuven (Belgium) and Poland. McNulty studied Fine Art in GMIT and completed a Masters in Fine Art at NCAD, Dublin. She is currently a member of Graphic Studio and lectures in the Design Department in AIT. http://www.margomcnulty.com/ Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 26th May @ 7.30pm. All welcome.

VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 7th July - Saturday 12th August Laura Angell - Awkward Position Laura Angell is a Galway-based artist from Sheffield. Her work/ obsession/raison d’être is manifested via multidisciplinary installations using images and handmade objects to tell an intended narrative. Her work focuses on failure, status, success, and anxiety. Describing herself as an ‘emotional flasher’, the essence of Laura’s work is the juxtaposition of darkness and the humour she employs to navigate and dissect these emotive themes. For this exhibition she focuses on the theme of ‘pornography: a societal failure’. “Sexualized images of the female body are constantly around us, apparently offering women the platform to take control and reveal ourselves as strong, independent empowered beings. This has stemmed from and is often inﬂuenced by pornography; it creates pressure that offers no alternative ideology. Struggling to agree or accept that any of it empowers women, the only form of attack is to make this exhibition, ridiculing the clichés of pornography and sexual parlance in order to divert the viewer to the political. This is a protest.” Adm. Free NB. Content of a sexual nature. Official opening on Friday 7th July at 7.30pm. All Welcome.

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VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 18th August - Saturday 16th September Bryan Gerard Duffy - The Fool by the Roadside

“I will build a great wall - and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me - and I’ll build them very inexpensively.” - American President Donald Trump The exhibition title was based on Duffy’s naïve intervention, the act of surveying the innards of a decrepit Israeli army tank left isolated on the roadside in the Golan Heights region prior to the 2014 bombings on Gaza. He scaled a wall to invade the tank; he later crossed “the wall” to Bethlehem. The show explores the social consequences of these wall structures and the process of navigating them through the everyday. It presents a volatile playground composed of hideaways, shelters, and interactive materials tempting the viewer to touch. Bryan Gerard Duffy’s work investigates notions of psychological and physical displacement. The Castlebar native is a multi-disciplinary artist having graduated from NCAD, Dublin in 2009. He has exhibited work in the US, throughout Europe, Africa and The Middle East. www.bryangerardduffy.com Adm. Free Official opening on Thursday 18th August @ 7.30pm. All welcome.

VISUAL ART: FOYER Ongoing

The Cabinet of Wonders

The Cabinet of Wonders is an ongoing curated visual art project presented in the Foyer of the Linenhall. The project takes its inspiration from the fashion for Cabinets of Curiosities, which found their beginnings in the Renaissance and were still popular until the late 19th century. Inspired by the eclectic approach of the original collector-curators, it presents a range of works “to engage, intrigue, surprise and delight” delight”. The third exhibition features works by Paul Bokslag, Cecilia Bullo, Stefania Corbelli, John Gayer, Maree Hensey, Annabel Konig, Chris Leach, Cecilia Moore and Cosette Olohan. Cabinet of Wonders #3 will run until the end of May. Cabinet of Wonders #4 will be revealed at the beginning of June. Online catalogues of Cabinet of Wonders #1 and #2 are now viewable on the Linenhall website: www.thelinenhall.com The Cabinet of Wonders project is devised, curated, installed and managed by Ian Wieczorek. (www.ianwieczorek.com ) Come see. Adm. Free

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VISUAL ART: FOYER Tuesday 25th April - Saturday 27th May

RehabCare - Locality, Irish Legends and Stories An exhibition by Rehab Care in Mayo showcasing recent work. “The work displayed has been painted in support of the Drama Productions theme of Locality, Irish Legends and Stories, ” explains art tutor Emma Gallagher. “The Art Group comprises 20 artists who have been painting and exhibiting for several years. The artists have used poster paint, pencil and markers and canvas of various sizes.” Adm. Free

WRITING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS Techniques for Revising your Fiction workshop with writer Elizabeth Reapy Saturday 10th June, 11.00am-1.00pm

A workshop in lecture style for writers keenly interested in improving their work. Learn how to go about revising and rewriting your prose like a professional. There’ll be lots of practical examples of how writing works/doesn’t work, as well as creative exercises and self-editing tips. This workshop is most suitable for those who have already written a draft of a story or novel. Elizabeth Reapy is an award winning writer and tutor. Her debut novel Red Dirt (2016, Head of Zeus) won the Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year award at the Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards. Her short stories have been published in the Irish Times and in anthologies including The Long Gaze Back (2015, New Island). She was editor for twenty issues of Wordlegs (2012-2014) and 30 Under 30: A Selection of Short Fiction by Thirty Young Irish Writers (2012, Doire Press). Elizabeth holds an MA in Creative Writing from Queen’s University. Techniques for Revising your Fiction takes place on Saturday 10th June from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Cost per head is €12. Pre-booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further details from the Linenhall.

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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE: ART WORKSHOP An Introduction to Cut-Paper Art for Adults

with Maeve Clancy Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm for 4 weeks commencing 12th June Explore cut-paper art in this four-week-long workshop series with paper artist extraordinaire, Maeve Clancy. During the workshop, participants will learn a whole variety of skills pertinent to this medium, including cutting skills, techniques for breaking images into negative and positive areas, and drawing in shapes. Over the course of the workshops you will learn to build 3D cut paper artworks as well as creating flat cut work. Maeve Clancy is a hugely skilled visual artist and communicator. She has had numerous solo exhibitions, and recent commissions include a paper installation for the Tall Ships Festival Dublin, a pop up book for a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 advertising campaign and a large scale installation at a National Trust property in Somerset, UK. Her cut paper work features in music videos for singer Lisa Hannigan, and in 2014, she completed a fully paper set for Branar Téatar do Pháistí’s object theatre work Bláth. www.maeveclancy.com An Introduction to Cut-Paper Art for Adults takes place over four Mondays commencing June 12th (continuing 19th, 26th June & 3rd July) from 10.30pm-12.30pm each day. Cost per head for the workshop series is €60. There are ten places available, and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.

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WRITING WORKSHOP WRITE AWAY Inishbofin Creative Writing School for Adults with Jean Tuomey Monday 28th August - Friday 1st September

Taking place on the inspirational island of Inishbofin, WRITE AWAY is an exciting opportunity to write in an encouraging environment under the popular guidance of Jean Tuomey. This workshop offers a guided, supportive writing environment, and while the craft of writing will be touched on, it is not the primary focus of the course. It is especially suitable for first-time writers or those who have not yet experienced the positive atmosphere of a writing group, however all levels are welcome. The only requisite is enthusiasm. The course is under the guidance of Jean Tuomey, a teacher with over 20 years experience and a passionate enthusiasm for creative writing. Jean has trained as a writing facilitator with the National Association for Poetry Therapy in the US and has led many extremely successful writing projects for the Linenhall. WRITE AWAY takes place from 10.00am - 1.00pm daily. Cost per head is €120. (NB. Accommodation and transport to and from the island is NOT included). Places are limited, and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! CALLING ALL ARTISTS: MAYO ARTISTS SHOW 2017 - IT’S COMING! Linenhall Arts Centre and Ballina Arts Centre The Mayo Artists Show is growing. The ever-popular biennial celebration of the visual arts in Mayo will this year be shown over two venues, with Ballina Arts Centre joining forces with the Linenhall to present a show that will be bigger and, dare we say, better than ever! We are delighted to announce that the show will be selected by Catherine Marshall. Catherine is a noted art historian and curator. She was adviser to the Arts Council’s Touring Experiment and was first Head of Collections at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The show is open to everyone over the age of 18 who makes visual art (in any discipline), and who is from or currently living in Mayo. Works (in any medium) should be no larger than 100cm in any dimension (inc. frame). Full details, including submission dates, will be announced in the September-December programme. Watch this space, and consider yourselves reminded!

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS SUMMER ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE from 26th June – 27th July 2017 We have a group of wonderful professional artists who want to share their amazing skills with you, so we are offering a series of 1-day, 3-day and 5-day workshops throughout July exploring a whole range of different ways to make art. For th elonger workshops you will need to bring a lunch with you each day and wear loose comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting in a mess. Please note that, to ensure a quality experience for all participants, places are strictly limited and BOOKING IS ESSSENTIAL. Booking and further details from the Linenhall Arts Centre. The Linenhall implements a comprehensive Child Protection Policy in line with national best practice. Copies of the Policy are available from the Linenhall, and may be viewed on our web-site www.thelinenhall.com

Our Team of Workshop Facilitators

Marian McHale studied Fine Art at NCAD, Dublin and GMIT. Her medium of choice is paint, and she has many years experience working in the field of interior design. Jeni Roddy is a costume designer with a Degree in Costume for the Performing Arts from London College of Fashion. She has worked with Wexford Festival Opera, Gate Theatre, and Corn Exchange Theatre among others, and with the performer Mario Rosenstock. Jeni has also worked in the field of performance art as a curator, performer and collaborator. Peter Burns is a painter and holds a Masters in Fine Art from NCAD, Dublin. He has had numerous solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally, and has been the recipient of many awards. Niamh McGrath was an original cast member in Alone it Stands which toured nationally & internationally, and has performedhere at the Linenhall most recently in Looking Deadly. Her drama workshops for children earlier this year here at the Linenhall were a huge hit, & now she’s back with more top tips for young actors! Edel McDonnell specialises in music education for children and has extensive experience working with children in workshops based on the Kodaly Method. She holds a Masters in Music Performance. She teaches in the Musicianship Department at Cork School of Music, and on the CIT BA in Early Childhood Care and Education. The Visual Arts team would also like to thank former member Aisling Holian for her assistance in designing these workshops.

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS Parent & Infant Music Together (for 3-18 month olds and adult)

Mon 31st July to Fri 4th August (NB: 5 day workshop) 10.30am - 11.00am daily Explore music with your infant through song, rhyme and movement. Lots of tips about how to play with your baby using a selection of bounces, wiggles, tickles, tapping, dance and lullabies. Word sheets are provided to encourage musical playtime in the home. Adm. €20 per pair (for the full week)

Parent & Toddler Music Together (for 1.5yr-2.5yr olds and adult)

Mon 31st July to Fri 4th August (NB: 5 day workshop) 11.10am-11.40am daily Encourage awareness of rhythm with your child through song, rhyme, movement and play. Enjoy an energetic selection of bounces, wiggles, tickles, clapping, simple songs, movement to classical music, circle games, and lullabies using lots of interesting puppets and props! Word sheets are provided to encourage musical playtime in the home. Adm. €20 per pair (for the full week)

Parent and Pre-schooler Music Together (for 2.5-4yrs and adult)

Mon 31st July to Fri 4th August (NB: 5 day workshop) 11.50am-12.35pm daily Children and their parents will sing, chant and dance together through folk songs, rhymes, circle games, dances, and call-andresponse songs, using puppets, props and other devices to create an engaging musical experience. Word sheets are provided to encourage musical playtime in the home. Adm. €25 per pair (for the full week)

Music for Children (for 5-7yrs)

Mon 31st July to Fri 4th August (NB: 5 day workshop) 12.45pm -1.30pm daily Children will sing, chant and dance together through folk songs, rhymes, circle games, dances and echo and call-and-response songs, using interesting puppets and props. A great chance for young ones to find ways to express themselves through music. On the fifth day the participants will give a short demonstration to families and friends.picture, presented in a layered box frame. Adm. €25 per participant (for the full week)

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS Under the Sea! (for 5-7 year olds)

Tuesday 4th July 10.30am - 2.00pm, including a 30 min break Fan fish, rainbow fish, shells, crabs - oceans of fun in store for this art workshop which will focus on print making. Print making is a technique that can be used to create fantastic graphic images. Here’s your chance to try it out for yourself using the Linenhall’s table top printing press. Using a variety of techniques - block printing, monoprint, collograph and water prints, you’ll end up with your own unique art works to take home. Adm. €8 per participant

Exploring Paint (for 5-7 year olds)

Wednesday 5th July 10.30am - 2.00pm, including a 30 min break Painting isn’t just about brushes and paint. Here’s a chance to explore everything from colour mixing, creating textures and different ways to put the paint on the paper, including wax resist which is a way to create some really cool effects. You’ll be using acrylic paint and good quality paper and card. Get painting! Adm. €8 per participant

Your Dream Building (for 5-7 year olds) Thursday 6th July 10.30am - 2.00pm, including a 30 min break

Design and construct your own dream room. Then join together to form a design team, and work to create a really big building that incorporates your ideas. You’ll be using cardboard and other materials and learn about design and construction, as well as getting a chance to add your own decorative flair. Where would you like to live? Adm. €8 per participant

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS Outer Space (for 8-12 year olds)

Tuesday 11th July 10.30am - 2.00pm, including a 30 min break Stars, planets, sun, rockets. Using the theme of outer space, go on your own voyage of discovery in the medium of print. Here’s a brilliant chance to create some fantastic images using print techniques including block printing, monoprint, collograph and water prints, and the Linenhall’s own table-top print press. Who’s the star? You are! Adm. €8 per participant

Landscape: Paint Like a Pro (for 8-12 year olds) Wednesday 12th July 10.30am - 2.00pm, including a 30 min break

Create a landscape painting from scratch. Discover how to plan the art work from sketching out the composition to deciding on a colour scheme. Explore paint application techniques (brush work, layering, creating textures) and put it all together as you create a final painting on canvas. Make a space on your wall for your landscape masterpiece! Adm. €8 per participant

Your Dream Building v.2 (for 8-12 year olds) Thursday 13th July 10.30am - 2.00pm, including a 30 min break

Bring your design ideas to the table and make them into a 3d model. Then work as part of a team to make a really big construction, using extra-large cardboard boxes, and incorporating your design and decoration ideas. Start with and idea and bring it into 3D life! Adm. €8 per participant

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS Paint & Pose, Art & Drama Workshops (for 6-8 yrs)

Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th July (NB: 3-day workshop) OR Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th July (NB: 3-day workshop) 10.30am - 2.00pm daily, including a 30 min break A three day workshop where you get a chance to explore visual art and drama. For the art there are three separate projects: you’ll create your own life-size portrait; you’ll create patterns and the impression of movement using stencils and professional markers; and, you’ll work on creating an abstract still-life. Then after each art session, you’ll go to our theatre space and take part in drama games, improvisations and character development using your imagination, voice and body. Prepare for lots of fun! Adm. €30 per participant (for the full 3 days)

Art Book & Acting Workshops (for 9-12 year olds)

Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th July (NB: 3-day workshop) OR Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th July (NB: 3-day workshop) A three day workshop for older children exploring book art and drama. Is it an art work, is it a book? It’s both! Art books are a medium that many visual artists use to express their ideas. They don’t necessarily tell a story, but engage the viewer in a visual way. In this workshop you’ll brainstorm and plan an idea, construct a book (learning about binding and finishing), and then using drawing, collage, marbling, and all sorts of other techniques, you’ll transform your idea into an amazing art work. After each art session you’ll head to the theatre for improvisation games designed to hone and strengthen your ability to imagine, move and create, while generating your own characters, building stories and acting them out. Adm. €30 per participant (for the full 3 days)

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Looking for a gift with a difference? May we suggest a Linenhall Gift Voucher? These handy vouchers are redeemable against Linenhall ticket sales and workshops from our forthcoming programme, Linenhall Gallery purchases, or indeed any tasty Linenhall Coffee Shop delights. Available at prices to suit any pocket, they are an ideal way of giving a gift of the Arts for any occasion!

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