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GENERAL INFORMATION Booking Tickets may be purchased online (www.thelinenhall.com), by calling to the Box Office in person or by phoning our Box Office 094 9023733.
Where We Are
Tips for Attending RoolaBoola:
Parking in Castlebar is metered (except Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday). Closest street parking is on Linenhall St, Rush St, Thomas St, New Antrim St, & Tucker St. Closest car parks are Castle Street Car Park (access from Charles St & Castle Street), SuperValu Car Park (access from New Antrim St and Thomas St), and Market Square Car Park (access from Main St) & Market Square.
Make sure the performance or workshop you are attending is suitable for your age - if it's not, you will not really enjoy it and it's not fair to the others taking part. It is a good idea to arrive early & visit the toilet before attending a show or workshop. If you are late for a performance or workshop, you will be allowed in only if there is a suitable interval - otherwise you will disturb everyone else.
SHOW Monday 30th October @ 12.00pm
Friday 27th October 10.15am, 12.15pm (Schools) Saturday 28th October 11.00am, 1.00pm (Public)
Friday 13th October 10.30am Saturday 14th October 10.30am and 12.00pm
Enchanted
USA 2007 English Language Cert: PG
Theatre Lovett presents
They Called Her Vivaldi
Starcatchers & Branar Téatar do Pháistí present
The Shape of Things
Created by Ailie Cohen & Marc Mac Lochlainn The world all around us is made up of wonderful shapes. But sometimes there are so many shapes that some shapes get lost. This is a story of two shapes, Cubert and Triantán, and the adventures they have finding their way back to each other.
Family favourites Theatre Lovett return with this upbeat comedy-adventure. A sensitive musical-prodigy makes a quiet name for herself in a cacophonous world. As our young heroine journeys over cobblestones and canals, we learn about love, loss, the place of salt in our diet and the courage to lose our footing without losing our way.
Set in a soft and tactile environment Starcatchers and Branar tell this interactive story through puppetry, object theatre, music and sound.
"Theatre Lovett, one of the most imaginative and indispensable companies at work today." The Irish Times
For children aged 6months – 2 years and their adults.
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland. There is a brief use of strobe lighting during the performance.
Adm: €10 for two (adult & child), €15 for three (at least one must be an adult) Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Theatre Duration: 45 minutes (including 10mins of interactive play following the performance)
An animated fairy tale meets modern, live-action comedy. The story follows the beautiful princess Giselle (Amy Adams) who is banished by an evil queen (Susan Sarandon) from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn't operate on a 'happily ever after' basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of enchantment. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) who has come to her aid - even though she is already promised to a perfect fairy tale prince back home - she has to wonder: Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world? " A winning whirl of sprightly songs (courtesy of Menken and Schwartz), satirical sass and good old-fashioned romance combine to conjure that rarest of things - a movie which will delight young and old, boys and girls, alike.... Enchanting!" - Mark Kermode” The Guardian
For ages 7 plus and adults of all ages. School groups 2nd-6th class.
Adm: €5 Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Theatre Duration: 107mins
Adm: €8, €25 (family of four); Schools €3 Schools booking opens 4th September Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Theatre Duration: 60mins
No food or drink is allowed into performances or workshops - it's very distracting for those around you and can be very messy.
FILM
If you're going to a show we suggest you don't wear shoes with lights - they can be distracting for the performers and those around you. Be sure to wear loose, comfortable old clothes for your workshops - you'll probably be getting into a right old mess! People with disabilities are very welcome at the Linenhall. We suggest that you phone us before your visit, so that we can make it as hassle-free as possible.
Sunday 29th October 12.30pm, 3.00pm (Public)
Fri 20th October 10.15am, 12.15pm (Schools) Sat 21st October 12.00pm, 2.00pm (Public)
Monday 30th October @ 3.00pm
Thalias Kompagnons presents
What Does Red Do on Thursday?
NIE presents
We Come from Far, Far Away
Kubo and the Two Strings USA 2016 English Language Cert: PG
Young Kubo's peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. "Visually astonishing and touchingly told, Kubo is utterly wonderful." Jirdan Farley, Total Film
For ages 10 plus and adults of all ages. School groups 5th class to 2nd year
ROOLABOOLA CHILDREN'S ARTS FESTIVAL 2017 LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE, CASTLEBAR, CO MAYO FRIDAY 13TH - MONDAY 30TH OCTOBER
"With utmost care applied to its every shot, the adults will be marvelling as much as the youngsters." Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent Adm: €5 Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Theatre Duration: 101mins
"A subtle, minimal performance... unpretentious, without pressure to laugh... a didactic play with its own dynamic, a workshop without know-it-alls." Abendzeitung "Torbahn shows by example that the spontaneous enjoyment of movement and rhythm and the seemingly "incomplete" images created have an infectious vitality and give your imagination wings... Not just recommended, but entertaining as well!" Nürnberger Nachrichten
Design and Artwork : Frank O’Reilly 087 2445972
We Come From Far, Far Away uses live music, storytelling, clowning, comedy, shadow puppetry and a small tent to tell a big story in an intimate way. Performed in a Mongolian Yurt, the show explores the stories of refugees. Follow the difficult and amazing journey of two boys from Aleppo who travel to Norway. NIE are an award winning theatre company based in the UK and Norway. They developed the show working with Hvalstad Transittmottak, a centre for young refugees who have arrived alone to claim asylum in Norway. “NIE’s talented ensemble of actor-musicians conjure a sophisticated story with a quirky comic edge”**** The Guardian on NIE’s previous production Beauty and the Beast
A colourful story in seven parts for children from the age of four. The colours have been mixed, the brushes are ready. The painter stands behind the transparent canvas, ready to go. A live performance of painting in which stories emerge and fade away as a painting is transformed again and again. What does Red do on Thursday? Experience painting as a process which, from the very first brush stroke, is full of surprises and where the reward lies in the activity itself. Live painting to music by Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy
For ages 4 plus and adults Adm: €8, €25 (family of four) Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Theatre Duration: 40mins
Adm: €8, €25 (family of four); Schools €3 Schools booking opens 4th September Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Theatre Duration: 55mins
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EXHIBITION Friday 27th October - Saturday 18th November
DRAW
WORKSHOPS
Featured mark makers include: John Brady (visual art), Cartoon Saloon (animation), Rex Bangerter (archaeology), McCauley Day O'Connell Architects, PJ Lynch (illustration)*, Alice Maher (visual art), Graeme King (furniture design), Maeve Clancy (visual art, comics), Michael Scott (architect), Betty Gannon (visual art). Join us and explode your understanding of drawing.
WORKSHOPS
THE BIG DRAW
PARENT & TODDLER MUSIC WORKSHOP
COSTUME DRAWING
Saturday 28th October Time: 2.15pm-3.45pm Age: 8-12years
Saturday 28th October Time: 10.30am-11.30am Age: Parent and toddler (1-3years) This workshop is specifically designed for both toddler and parent, to discover the magic of music. It aims to naturally enhance and stimulate your child's development, by introducing your child to a multi-sensory musical experience in a fun filled environment.
Sunday 29th October Time: 10.30am-12.00pm Age: 6-8yrs Design costumes for a group of characters from one of your favourite fairytales. Through stencilling, rubbings and collage produce your own set of unique costume drawings.
with artist John Brady
What is drawing? A pencil mark on paper? A swipe across a screen? A double yellow line? Where do we draw the line - or do we? Visit this exhibition of a whole multitude of drawings from some of Ireland's leading mark makers. Find drawings made from materials such as pencil, ink, paint, pixels, chalk, pastels etc... by architects, visual artists, illustrators, furniture designers, animators, and more. Visitors can also explore drawing for themselves at the exhibition process stations.
WORKSHOPS
with musicians Deirdre Lynn Rodgers & Marcella Bourke
Draw with paint? Why not? In this workshop you''ll make very big drawings with black paint and sponges... it will be loads of fun and at the end we will have some of the biggest drawings in Mayo. Visual artist John Brady, whose work features in our exhibition "Draw", will be on hand with lots of tips and inspiration to guide you along the way. Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: €8 Capacity: 12
Curated by the Linenhall Arts Centre especially for children. *see The Big Picture
Location: St Pats Boys School Adm: €8 per pair Capacity: 12 pairs
SOUND CORNER
with musicians Deirdre Lynn Rodgers & Marcella Bourke Saturday 28th October Time: 12.15pm-1.15pm Age: 5-7years This workshop takes us on a magical journey, introducing children to playful and creative music making through singing, musical games, exploring and making instruments to find the budding musician within.
Location: Linenhall Gallery and Foyer Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 27th October @ 6.00pm. All welcome.
with costume designer Jeni Roddy
Sunday 29th October Time: 1.15pm-2.45pm Age: 9-12yrs Create designs for a cast of characters from a classic fairytale. Learn how to evolve these characters from a narrative and how to illustrate your ideas. We will use stencils to create poses and render fabrics through collaging textiles, paint and pastels to produce a unique set of costume designs. Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: €8 Capacity: 10 (6-8yrs), 12 (9-12yrs)
Location: St Patrick's Boys School Adm: €7 Capacity: 16
Friday 27th October - Saturday 18th November
IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND
THE BIG PICTURE
Internationally renowned author, illustrator & Laureate na nÓg, PJ Lynch, is working with the 5th & 6th class students from Newport National School as part of his "Big Picture" project, to create a large scale visual narrative on the Linenhall Arts Centre's foyer wall. They'll be illustrating a very special story; "The Young Prince and the Giant". The young artists from Newport are working with Fighting Words Mayo to creatively engage with this old story from their local area. The Big Picture is an element of the Linenhall's exhibition "Draw" curated especially for children.
From Tuesday October 3rd
THE CABINET OF WONDERS The Cabinet of Wonders is an ongoing exhibition of visual art inspired by Cabinets of Curiosities that were popular from the 1600s up to 100 years ago. The fifth version of the Cabinet of Wonders has a book based theme and includes 12 art pieces created by a number of contemporary artists using books as their basic support medium. The Cabinet of Wonders is devised & curated by artist Ian Wieczorek (www.ianwieczorek.com)
Fighting Words CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
SPOOKTACULAR DRAMA BOO RAMA
with Bricí Spraoi
drama workshops with actor Niamh McGrath
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October Times: 10.30am -11.30am 11.45am-12.45pm 1.30pm-2.30pm 2.45pm-3.45pm
with Laura Killeen Campbell
Saturday 28th October Times: 1.45pm-2.45pm, Age: 6-8yrs 3.15pm-4.15pm, Age: 9-12yrs Sunday 29th October Time: 11.00am-12.00pm, Age: 9-12yrs 1.30pm-2.30pm, Age: 6-8yrs
Age: 3-12yrs Get creative with Imagination Playground, an innovative big block system designed to encourage child-directed free-play, allowing children to build, dream and create endless possibilities through deep, joyful play. Imagination Playground was originally conceived and designed by award winning architect David Rockwell. It consists of lightweight foam blocks of various shapes squares, channel chutes, balls, connectors - which enable children to have fun, collaborate, problem solve, exercise, boost their confidence and inspire their creativity. An experienced playmaker will be on-site to support children's creative engagement on the day. Location: St Patrick's Boys School Adm: €2 per child (pre-booking advised) Capacity: 20 children per session
Monday 30th October Time: 12.30pm-2.00pm Age: 8-11yrs Write an original story. Participants in this workshop will work together to decide on the characters and plot of a story and will then write the first part of the story together. At a certain point in the story each child then has the opportunity to write their own individual ending to the story with plenty of encouragement and guidance along the way from Fighting Words Mayo volunteer tutor Laura Killeen.
Come goblins, ghosts, wizards and witches Even Frankenstein, you can bring your stitches. Top tips for acting and scaring your grandma! at Halloween's Spooktacular Drama Boo Rama There'll be zombie games and funny walks Even a dracula who gibbers when he talks The sky's the limit with your spooky imagination... and you won't event miss your beloved playstation!
Fighting Words, established by Roddy Doyle and Seán Love, encourages children and young people to develop their creative writing skills and to explore their love of writing through providing free tutoring and mentoring in creative writing and related arts. With headquarters in Dublin, the organisation has various hubs throughout the country including one here in Mayo.
Location: St Patrick's Boys School Adm: €7 Capacity: 12 children per session
Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: Free (pre-booking essential) Capacity: 15 children
Location: Linenhall Foyer Adm. Free
EXHIBITION
CREATIVE PLAY
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS