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2015 MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

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WELCOME At Mermaid Arts Centre we believe in the intrinsic value of art and its transformative effect on those who attend and particularly on those who participate. Cultural activities are collaborative and the bringing together of people to listen and reflect, to discuss and consider as well as to share, builds understanding and empathy and strengthens feelings of self-belief and togetherness. Each year Mermaid is proud to present a wide range of local arts. What we mean by local arts is the work of extremely talented and creative local people. Their work is multidisciplinary and hugely diverse, from groups teaching children and young people like; Bray Music Centre, Sheevawn Musical Youth Theatre, The Goode School of Dance, Junior Musicals Theatre School, Presentation College Bray and Loreto Secondary School Bray, Coláiste Chraobh Abhann, Action Arts, Bray School of Dance, Performers Theatre School Bray, to those training our future professional artists like the wonderful Bray Institute of Further Education drama, film and dance courses.We also support the work of groups who work in art therapy, building social cohesion like the incredible Bray Lakers. As well as the most spectacular amateur dramatic groups whose productions and commitment are spellbinding like Square One Theatre Group, Bray One Act, Bray Musical Society and Voices of Bray Community Choir. What all of these groups have in common (including the ones I haven’t mentioned – sorry) and why Mermaid is their natural home, is their belief in the importance of cultural activity and self-expression for everyone. All of the activities and events Mermaid presents are about shared experiences. When we share we build social bonds. People develop common and shared values which in turn leads to a stronger sense of community. All of these things cultivate the kind of citizens not just desired but needed for an inclusive pluralist society. A society and a community in which we are all proud to live. Join us on our shared journey. Niamh O’Donnell (Artistic Director) and the Mermaid team

MERMAID SPACE ///Artists’ residencies Our residency programme, Mermaid SPACE was established to ensure we as a centre are not just a space of presentation but also of creation. Residencies are divided into three types: research and development, creation, and production. We provide residencies for artists who respond to contemporary events and ideas.We are interested in artists whose approach to art questions ways of living. In the spring and summer of 2015, Mermaid will have nine artists in residence. Their work is issue based, social minded and provocative. It is important to us that you, as our audience, come to experience, listen and respond. Gemma Gallagher (Shadowbox Theatre) will be working for two weeks researching a new theatre work called Whistle-Blower. This project stems from an understanding of, and first-hand experience in, what it is to work in social care. Gemma wants to investigate the issues that arise when mounting pressures and changing motivations have a strong influence on social service providers and service provision. She aims to explore an instinctual response to a very particular collection of documentary footage concerned with the exposure of neglect and abuse within the social care sector and importantly, what that means to workers who are encouraged not to voice their concerns.

Nick Bryson, Karen Gleeson and Aisling O’Coineen will complete their year-long dance residency in Mermaid with a celebratory night of dance on Thursday 21 May called MESH (see pg 15). Do come to what will be an incredible selection of short solos and duets with a guest artist Celine Werkhoven (NL) joining us from the European dance network, Studiotrade. We have been honoured to have Aisling, Karen and Nick work with us for such an extended period of time. They have lifted our spirits and thrilled us and we hope to be able to raise the funds to have them back for another year. It is important for us to continue to support Wicklow dance artists to make and work in their own locality. You can help us support them by coming to see them perform! Gemma Collins, Grace Dyas and Lauren Larkin (THEATREclub) are working with us for two weeks in July on a piece called The Game. This piece looks at prostitution and the social issues arising from the sex trade.We have huge respect for these artists because their work gently challenges audience’s perceptions and beliefs.They do not lecture. They do not force any points of view or give definitive answers but they do insist we ask ourselves questions. They gently and sympathetically ask us to at least consider other points of view and positions.They may not fundamentally change your opinions but they will open your minds. Please come and see a work in progress and meet these wonderful artists on Saturday 18 July (see pg 38).

MERMAID MIX Three Shows for €33 Four Shows for €40 At Mermaid Arts Centre we really appreciate our regular customers and want to help you see loads of great shows without breaking the bank. The list of performances opposite are available to you on our Mermaid Mix ticket rate which means you can see three shows for €33 four for shows for €40 five for €50… you get the idea! The rate is not available for multiple tickets to one show, it can only be used when seeing three or more selected shows. Simply select three or more shows and call our box office team on 01-2724030 to book your special Mermaid Mix rate.

OUT K O O L HE FOR T ID! A MERM

MERMAID MIX TICKET

THEATRE

The Games People Play WED 13 May (Page 12)

THEATRE

Maeve’s House FRI 22 + SAT 23 May (Page 16)

DANCE THEATRE

Jockey

THU 28 May (Page 18)

COMEDY

Not the edinburgh fringe... but better – Al Porter and Eleanor Tiernan FRI 31 July (Page 41)

COMEDY

Not the edinburgh fringe... but better – Chris Kent and Karl Spain SAT 1 August (Page 41)

MUSIC

Luka Bloom FRI 14 August (Page 44)

Cinema at a glance MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES

Kids Movies

Pinocchio Big Hero 6 Shaun The Sheep Movie

13 June | 2pm 11 July | 2pm 15 August | 2pm

MERMAID GALLERY Imlíne Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh is a Wicklow based artist whose artwork displays an intuitive engagement with the processes of painting and art making. Her first solo exhibition at Mermaid Arts Centre, Imlíne will comprise of solid structured, richly coloured paintings in which she examines the language and process of painting. These visual statements hover between abstraction and representation.They vaguely represent or resemble landscape, various types of structures and natural phenomena. Sinead’s compositions range from the visually dense to austerely minimal and come in closed and open formats – with or without a painted surround that can suggest a window, a frame, a stage surround, or even a story board.This is Sinead’s first solo show at Mermaid in over a decade.

Runs until SAT 23 May 2015 | 10 am – 6 pm FREE

MERMAID GALLERY Wunderkammer Joanna Kidney Drawing and an intuitive engagement with materials are central to Joanna Kidney’s work. Wunderkammer presents new work encompassing a series of drawings and encaustic paintings, a stitched sculptural drawing and an immersive assemblage installation. Originating from an intuitive practice of drawing and re-drawing, this work speaks of worlds from a microscopic to a cosmic scale and visualise the unseen interconnectivity and complexity within these worlds. Joanna Kidney will give an encaustic painting workshop on Saturday 4 July (see page 34). FRI 5 June – SAT 18 July | 10am – 6pm FREE

MERMAID GALLERY

The Sea, The Sea Ruth E. Lyons There is a geological seam of salt deep in the earth that stretches from Ireland to Russia, it is the remains of the Zechstein Sea, a body of water that became landlocked around 230 million years ago. Somewhere in outer space astronomers have detected the largest body of water in the universe whose volume is enough to fill the earth’s oceans more than one hundred trillion times. With works in sculpture, film and photography The Sea,The Sea is meditation on the ordinary world of little things in a vast and unfathomable universe. FRI 31 July – SAT 5 September | 10am – 6pm FREE

MUSIC May

1 May – 3 May Bray Jazz Festival’s return on the May bank holiday will once more bring a dazzling programme of top quality international music to Mermaid Arts Centre. Bray Jazz has delivered many memorable nights to Mermaid through the years, and this year will be no exception – with one of America’s hottest young trumpeters set to make his Irish concert debut, a giant of Brazilian soul and RnB set to appear, and some of the finest talents in Irish contemporary jazz. Described by The Irish Times as, “the connoisseur’s jazz festival” and by The Sunday Independent last year as, “a festival gem”, Bray Jazz continues in a winning groove as it returns for its 16th year as a curtain raiser for our summer season on the May bank holiday. Check out www.brayjazz.com and our website for special offers.

MUSIC May

Dublin City Jazz Orchestra There is nothing to beat the rhythmic drive and sheer power of a jazz big band.The Dublin City Jazz Orchestra brings this quality to its concerts with superb ensemble playing and an array of outstanding soloists.The 17-piece DCJO are joined in this special Bray Jazz concert by a number of international guests, to recreate the timeless sounds of the big band era, including tribute to the music of legendary Kenny Wheeler, who died last year.The band will be conducted by Pete Churchill, professor of music at London’s Royal Academy of Music and the long-time arranger and conductor of the Kenny Wheeler Big Band will also be joined by the exciting Irish born UK-based jazz singer Lauren Kinsella, and by award-winning trumpeter Laura Jurd. FRI 1 May | 8pm €25 8

MUSIC May

Ed Motta (Brazil) Brazilian Ed Motta is a larger than life soul, funk and groove multiinstrumentalist and a living legend. His current album AOR is a celebration of Ed’s latest musical obsession, the jazz tinged US West Coast “adult-oriented-rock” of Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers and Chicago that he grew up listening to in the 70s and 80s. “It’s the best album that Steely Dan didn’t make,” commented Germany’s Die Welt. Expect light, funky and seemingly effortless music. SAT 2 May | 8pm €25

MUSIC May

Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet (USA) Trumpeter-composer Ambrose Akinmusire is one the most exciting young players and composers in contemporary American jazz.The young Californian has been tipped for greatness since his teens, when he emerged at just 19 as a member of Steve Coleman’s acclaimed Five Elements band. Signed to the legendary Blue Note jazz label, he has produced three critically acclaimed albums on the imprint in the past few years. His music has been described by The New York Times as: “limber, straight-ahead jazz with mystery and pop instincts.” SUN 3 May | 8pm €25 9

FILM May

CINEMA PARADISO Fall in love with cinema again with this beautiful Italian classic. On hearing the news that an old friend has died, famous film director Salvatore Di Vita recalls his childhood growing up in post-World War II Italy. We go back in time to Salvatore’s childhood and the magical moments Toto shared with his friend Alfredo the projectionist at the Cinema Paradiso.This is a film about memories, lost loves, and the magic of childhood all swept together with a beautiful musical score by composer Ennio Morricone. MON 4 May | 8pm €8/6.50 | Cert: PG | Duration: 124 mins Language: Italian (subtitled)

LOCAL ARTS May

ACTION ARTS The pupils from Action Arts present their end of year show.This year’s show contains extracts from Aladdin performed by the senior groups. You will recognise characters like Arial, Spongebob, and Sebastian in the underwater themed play performed by the junior groups while the middle age groups tell a story, set in the jungle called The Jungle King. A wonderful new teenage class are also taking part this year. With dance routines and songs from Frozen, you will be entertained by groups of talented children from all over County Wicklow. WED 6 May – SUN 10 May | 7.30pm €14 / €11 | Suitable for all ages 10

FILM May

TRASH When Rafael and Gardo, two trash-picking boys from Rio’s slums, find a wallet in their local dump, their lives change forever. The police offer a handsome reward for the wallet’s return, and the boys begin to realise that what they have found must be important. Follow their adventure as they try to hang onto the wallet and evade the police.The only people willing to help them are Father Julliard (Martin Sheen), a disillusioned missionary working in their favela, and Olivia, his young assistant. MON 11 May | 8pm €8/6.50 | Cert: 15A | Duration: 113 mins Language: English/Portugese (subtitled)

FILM May

The HundredFoot Journey Join us for our Bealtaine Festival screening, an uplifting cultural feast starring Helen Mirren as a restaurant owner in France. Hassan Kadam, a culinary genius moves to a picturesque village to open an Indian restaurant undeterred by the Michelin starred French restaurant across the road. However upon encountering the icy proprietor, the Kadam family realise it might not be so easy. Madame Mallory is determined to stop the Kadams. As cultures clash and food flies, a war escalates – until Hassan’s passion and talent for French cuisine finally bewitches Madame Mallory. TUE 12 May | 2.30pm €3 including tea and coffee after the screening Cert: PG | Duration: 117mins | Language: English

LOCAL ARTS May

Bray Music Centre Come and join with the Bray Music Centre community of students, teachers, parents and music lovers. We are very proud of all our students and this is a chance to hear the winners of our annual prizes, trophies and bursaries. All styles of music are represented: from rock to classical; solos and groups. Expect to be entertained and amazed! TUE 12 May | 8pm €15/13 | Students performing do not pay

THEATRE May

THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY Following Irish Times Theatre Awards and the sell-out success of Dublin Fringe Festival, Rise Productions returns with The Games People Play. Described as, “the state of the nation play for the negative equity generation,” this is a radical reworking of the Tír na nÓg myth. Niamh and Oisín were sold the dream – the house, the life, the kids.The mounting pressure of balancing family and career takes its toll, and one night a series of games starts to escalate, threatening to unravel their suburban paradise. WED 13 May | 8pm

€16/14 | Age suitability 16+ | Mermaid Mix ticket rate (see page 2 for details)

MUSIC May

APRIL VERCH BAND Presented by Music Network the high-octane April Verch Band provides a foot-stomping concert. With their infectious brand of North American roots music, their legendary performances are a lesson in how to win fans for life.The band’s fondness for a killer dance tune brings you on a journey through North American roots music, bluegrass and old-time to western swing, and honours its myriad of influences including French, Irish and Scottish traditional music. THU 14 May | 8pm €16/14

MUSIC May

Sean AKA Doctor Millar Sean AKA Doctor Millar, while critically acclaimed, remains one of Ireland’s best-kept musical secrets. He’s an eminent singer-songwriter with a career spanning decades. He has released several highly regarded records and composed hit shows for theatre. It’s been over a decade since he played in Bray, the town he grew up in. He’ll be bringing a gang of gifted musical friends with him to make the evening even more special. “An Irish National treasure” The Irish Times “Ireland’s greatest songwriter” Hotpress FRI 15 May | 8pm €15/13 13

LOCAL ARTS May

WICKED Junior Musicals Theatre School present Wicked their fantastic vibrant end of term variety show featuring excerpts from the hit musicals Wicked and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. The tots will reveal the story of The Elves and the Shoemaker and throughout the show there will be talented soloists and choral numbers performed by the choir. All accompanied by a live band. Entertainment for all the family. SAT May 16 | 7pm + SUN May 17 | 3pm & 7pm €17 | Family ticket: €60 (2 adults + 2 children) Suitable for all ages

FILM May

LOVE IS STRANGE Ben and George are a Manhattan couple who are finally given the opportunity to marry. But when Ben loses his teaching job as a result of the marriage, the relationship is tested in unconventional ways – leaving them to rely even more than ever on their love to hold things together. John Lithgow and Alfred Molina deliver inspired performances, while Director Ira Sachs expertly guides his cast in the delicate dance of difficult emotions and scenarios presented among friends, family, and loved ones. MON 18 May | 8pm

€8/6.50 | Cert: 15A | Duration: 94 mins Language: English

SCHOOLS May

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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! Millions of miles from earth, the plane begins to sputter and quake, so the boy must make a daring landing on the moon. 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. Kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland. TUE 19 May | 10 am & 12pm €8 | Duration: Approx. 40 mins (no interval) A show without words | Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years

DANCE May

MESH MESH weaves together the work of three dance artists who have been collaborating, sharing and performing together. Presented in a welcoming style, this is a selection of works from Nick Bryson, Karen Gleeson and Aisling O’Coineen, Mermaid’s Dance Artists in Residence 2014/15. Using their own lives as inspiration to produce some very moving work, they will perform their enmeshed solos, duets and a trio. Line-up includes Aisling and Karen’s duet supported by Studiotrade for exchange of Dance Artists in Europe and Aisling’s celebrated solo Milk danced by Celine Werkhoven from the Netherlands in an open-hearted study of unconditional love.This exchange is made possible by Studiotrade a European exchange of dance artists. THU 21 May | 8pm €12/10 15

THEATRE May

Abbey Theatre on Tour Maeve's House After a sell-out run at the Abbey Theatre and an international tour to New York, Maeve’s House is back on tour. This delightful one man show is written by and stars Eamon Morrissey, one of Ireland’s best loved actors. Maeve Brennan was one of our greatest short story writers. Although she lived in New York, many of her stories are set in 48 Cherryfield Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin where she grew up. By coincidence Eamon Morrissey was brought up in the same house. While performing on Broadway, Eamon was surprised to discover his family home in Maeve’s vivid writing in The New Yorker. He was compelled to meet this enigmatic and mysterious woman.This beautiful poignant story features extracts from Maeve Brennan’s writing and presents a moving portrait of two artists in conversation across generations. Maeve’s House is being presented as part of Bealtaine festival and Wicklow Arts Festival. “something that comes close to pure magic” –Sunday Independent ”engrossing” –The New York Times FRI 22 + SAT 23 May | 8pm €18/16 | Mermaid Mix ticket rate (see page 2 for details)

LOCAL ARTS May

Barbara Donnelly School of Dance Join Barbara and her students to celebrate over 25 years of Barbara Donnelly School of Dance Greystones in an evening of classical dance magic. Her students from three years of age up to adults perform a mix of classical and modern musical theatre. It will be a show for family, dance lovers and everything in-between.The show will bring three generations of dancers together for the first time! Come and enjoy. SUN 24 May | 6.30pm €15/13 | €50 Family (2 adults + 2 children)

FILM May

WHITE GOD Lili is sent to stay with her father who is not happy about also inheriting Hagen, her dog, and eventually sets him loose on the streets. Hagen tries to find his way home, making friends with fellow strays and evading the dog-patrol, only to be captured by a trainer of dog fights. Hagen is put through brutal training, spurring him on to lead his fellow dogs in a revolt against their oppressors. An ambitious and thrilling film featuring the most amazing performances by dogs (yes dogs!) you’ll ever see. Winner of Un Certain Regard Prize at 2014 Cannes Film Festival MON 25 May | 8pm €8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 117 mins Language: Hungarian, English (subtitled)

LOCAL ARTS May

STAGEDOOR IRELAND Stagedoor Ireland are pleased to present a celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest through the singing, dancing and acting of their students. Let us take you back to remember some of the best loved Euro songs with a little bit of Father Ted thrown in for fun. TUE 26 May | 5pm & 8pm €15/10

DANCE THEATRE May

JOCKEY The sport of kings is in the blood. Leading dancer Emma O’Kane has just discovered it. Her grandfather, Phillip de Burgh O’Brien was a racing journalist from the 1940s to the 1970s. He died before she was born but his words live on. From Philip’s writings to Emma’s own experience of recently learning to ride a racehorse, Jockey explores the physical relationship between the dancer, the jockey and the Irish thoroughbred horse. Featuring original racing footage and commentary. WillFredd Theatre presents Jockey co-created with Emma O’Kane with support in development from VISUAL, Carlow. THU 28 May | 8pm €16/14 | Mermaid Mix ticket rate (see page 2 for details) 18

DANCE OFFSITE May

Thomas Hauert (sweet) (bitter) Thomas Hauert is a Brussels-based Swiss dancer and choreographer whose sophisticated, improvisation-based movement has a strong relation to music – either actual music or the musicality of movement itself. In this new solo, his dance interacts with the baroque song Si dolce è’l tormento. Hauert interprets this musical poem of impossible love as the expression of a conflict between the bliss of pursuing an ideal and the torment of knowing that this ideal will stay unreachable. A tension which is a universal motor of life. Watch this performance for free on Bray’s band stand. THU 28 May | 1.30pm & 4pm FREE | Band Stand, Bray Promenade

LOCAL ARTS May

The Wizard of Oz and Musical Showcase Performers Theatre School return to Mermaid with two end of year productions.The juniors bring an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz to the stage, with no less than four Dorothys! Ranging in age from three to seven years, follow them as they sing and dance down the yellow brick road.The senior group bring a variety of songs and dances from Broadway musicals to current day. Suitable for even the youngest family members. Both shows will feature the juniors and seniors. SAT 30 May | 7pm + SUN 31 May, 2pm €15/12 | €45 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) 19

FILM June

SELMA David Oyelowo stars as Martin Luther King in this brilliant account of the US civil rights struggle set during the spring of 1965.The small town of Selma, Alabama, has become a flashpoint for the struggle for racial equality. Martin Luther King Jr knows that the most effective use of non-violence is to provoke a violent response and selects the town of Selma for his protest march.This insightful, moving drama captures an important turning point for the civil rights movement. MON 1 June | 8pm + TUE 2 June | 2.30pm €8/6.50 | Matinée €5 | Cert: 12A

MUSIC June

Leo Drezden, Everything Shook and Joniiiiiiiii Eoin Murphy and Mermaid Sounds present Leo Drezden with support from Everything Shook and Joniiiiiiiii. Leo Drezden from Wicklow are an instrumental quartet who can be described as post-rock with nods to vintage prog and jazz-rock. Everything Shook is a three-piece band, they perform with old keyboards, synths, bass, electronic drums, food blenders and toy instruments to create a unique and eclectic electronic sound. Included as one of The Irish Times Best Irish Acts 2014. Joniiiiiiiii is a vocalist and violinist who performs her own brand of electronic RnB and garage music.This will be a stomping night! SAT 6 June | 8pm €12/10 | Standing gig with bar and room for dancing 20

FILM June

STILL ALICE Happily married and with grownup children, Alice (Julianne Moore) is in the prime of life. However her world falls apart with discovery that she has early-onset Alzheimer’s. Determined to deal with her prognosis, she finds ingenious ways to fight the advancement of the disease. As her condition deteriorates, Alice and her family have to come to terms with the fact that soon she will no longer be able to recognise them. Brilliantly acted and deeply moving, this is an unforgettable tale of courage and humility. Julianne Moore Best Actress 2015 Oscars MON 8 June | 8pm €8/6.50 | Cert: 12A | Duration: 101 mins Language: English

LOCAL ARTS June

Bray Lakers Bray Lakers present a show based around the Special Olympics taking place in LA in August 2015.The first half Opening Ceremony demonstrates talent from across the Lakers groups from hip-hop and rhythmic gymnastics to drumming.The second half is a play about an Olympic competitor named Paddy whose life is changed after an unexpected trip to the fictional world of Lala Land. He meets many familiar faces who show him the importance of being part of a team.You will be taken on a journey of laughter, music and most importantly fun! THU 11 – FRI 12 June | 8pm + FRI 12 June | 1.30pm €15/10 | €8 kids under 16 | Duration: 2 hours Suitable for all ages

FILM June

PINOCCHIO The legendary masterpiece that inspired millions to believe in their dreams has been digitally restored.The detailed animation, awardwinning music (When You Wish Upon A Star) and adventure-filled story come to life like never before. Join Geppetto’s beloved puppet – with Jiminy Cricket as his guide – on a quest that tests Pinocchio’s bravery, loyalty and honesty, virtues he must learn to become a real boy. The one and only Pinocchio will live on forever in the heart of anyone who has wished upon a star. SAT 13 Jun | 2pm €5 | Cert:G | Duration: 88 mins | Language: English

FILM/MUSIC June

David Bowie - A Reality Tour live in Dublin Possibly the last ever Bowie concert to be captured live was in 2003 before an Irish audience. An audience who play their part in helping him deliver a truly incredible performance of his greatest hits and album classics. Come and experience Bowie larger than life on our big screen. What makes this concert screening extra special is not just that it includes his best songs, or that he plays with a brilliant band but that you get to hear the real Bowie’s sincere and enjoyable banter between tracks! SAT 13 June | 8pm | Doors 7.30pm €12/10 | Cabaret style seating with room for dancing 22

POCKET CALENDAR ///MAY Date

Genre

Title

Page

FRI 1 – SUN 3

MUSIC

Bray Jazz Festival

MON 4

FILM

Cinema Paradiso

WED 6 – SUN 10

LOCAL ARTS

Action Arts

MON 11

FILM

Trash

TUE 12

FILM

The Hundred–Foot Journey

TUE 12

LOCAL ARTS

Bray Music Centre

WED 13

THEATRE

The Games People Play

THURS 14

MUSIC

April Verch Band

FRI 15

MUSIC

Sean AKA Doctor Millar 13

SAT 16 & SUN 17

LOCAL ARTS

Junior Musicals

MON 18

FILM

Love is Strange

TUE 19

CHILDREN

The Way Back Home

THU 21

DANCE

MESH

FRI 22 & SAT 23

THEATRE

Maeve’s House

SUN 24

LOCAL ARTS

Barbara Donnelly School 17 of Dance

MON 25

FILM

White God

TUE 26

LOCAL ARTS

Stagedoor Ireland

THU 28

DANCE THEATRE Jockey

THU 28

DANCE OFFSITE

Thomas Hauert

SAT 30 – SUN 31

LOCAL ARTS

Perfomers Theatre

POCKET CALENDAR ///June Date

Genre

Title

Page

MON 1 & TUES 2

FILM

Selma

SAT 6

MUSIC

Leo Drezden, Everything Shook and Joniiiiiiiii

MON 8

FILM

Still Alice

THU 11 & FRI 12

LOCAL ARTS

Bray Lakers

SAT 13

FILM

Pinocchio

SAT 13

FILM/MUSIC

David Bowie A Reality Tour 22 live in Dublin

SUN 14

LOCAL ARTS

Encorps

MON 15

FILM

Wild Tales

TUES 16

FILM/LUNCH

Bloomsday

THU 18 – FRI 19

LOCAL ARTS

Voices of Bray Community 29 Choir

SAT 20

OFFSITE

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

SUN 21

OFFSITE

Peter Rabbit

MON 22

FILM

Glassland

MON 22 – FRI 26

WORKSHOP

Senior Songschool

FRI 26

FILM

Girl with a Pearl Earring

SAT 27

LOCAL ARTS

Aladdin

SUN 28

OFFSITE

The Secret Garden

SUN 28

LOCAL ARTS

Stagebratz

MON 29

FILM

Force Majeure

POCKET CALENDAR ///July Date

Genre

Title

Page

FRI 3

DANCE

The Goode School of Dance

SAT 4

WORKSHOP

Encaustic Paint Workshop 34

SAT 4

MUSIC

The Miami Showband

SAT 4

OFFSITE

The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

MON 6

FILM

Mommy

SAT 11

FILM

Big Hero 6

FRI 10 & SAT 11

MUSIC

Camille O’Sullivan

MON 13

FILM

A Second Chance

SAT 18

OPEN DAY

Behind the Scenes: THEATREclub

MON 20

FILM

Kumiko:The Treasure Hunter

WED 22 – SAT 25

LOCAL ARTS

Sheevawn Musical Youth Theatre

MON 27 – FRI 31

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP

Junior Songschool

MON 27 & TUE 28

FILM

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

FRI 31

COMEDY

NOT The Edinburgh Fringe...Eleanor Tiernan and Al Porter

POCKET CALENDAR ///AUGUST Date

Genre

Title

SAT 1

COMEDY

Not the Edinburgh Fringe... 41 Chris Kent and Karl Spain

MON 3

FILM

Blind

TUE 4 – SAT 8

WORKSHOP

Visual Theatre Workshop

FRI 7

FILM

Vincent Van Gogh - A New 43 Way of Seeing

SAT 8

MUSIC

Sharon Shannon

MON 10

FILM

The Clouds of Sils Maria

FRI 14

MUSIC

Luka Bloom

SAT 15

CHILDREN

Shaun the Sheep Movie

SAT 15 & MON 17

FILM

Samba

MON 24

FILM

Queen and Country

SAT 29

HERITAGE WEEK Industrial Yarns

MON 31

FILM

The New Girlfriend

Page

LOCAL ARTS June

Encorps Encorps Stage School are delighted to present their annual show for 2015.The students of Blackrock and Ballinteer classes will be showcasing their performance skills in a variety of routines! This year’s show includes songs from Disney’s Frozen, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and lots more. With students ranging from three to 18 years there is something for everyone.The show is always an entertaining and fun occasion. SUN 14 June | 3pm €12 | Suitable for all ages

FILM June

WILD TALES Wild Tales is a collection of six standalone short films connected by the theme of revenge. Director Damian Szifron treats us to a series of absurd and hilarious black comedies about what happens when ordinary people are pushed way beyond their limits. With stories ranging from an aeroplane journey, a waitress with a grudge and the aftermath of a car accident this is an eclectic mix of Argentinian life. “An absolute cracker” The Irish Times MON 15 June | 8pm €8/6.50 | Cert: 15A | Duration: 112 mins Language: Spanish (subtitled)

FILM June

Ulysses – BloomsDay Lunch and Film In Ulysses, Joyce shows us how food is part of one’s daily life, future plans and fantasies. He tells us it not only reflects social class and individual temperament it also offers opportunities for interaction. During lunch, Bloom muses on the food choices of “crème de la crème”, contrasting them to “Hermit with a platter of pulse” and concludes that food, like dress, defines personality: “know me come eat with me” (chapter eight, Lestrygonians). So, if your own journey on the day will not carry you to a site where Bloomsday is being celebrated, consider replicating Bloom’s lunch here in Mermaid with Betelnut Café and dine on a delicious Gorgonzola cheese and mustard sandwich and a glass of burgundy in hand while watching a screening of Director’s Joseph Strick’s 1967 Ulysses. The film is an adaptation of Ulysses set in Dublin on June 16, 1904. Stephen Dedalus, who fancies himself as a poet, embarks on a day of wandering about the city during which he finds friendship and a father figure in Leopold Bloom, a middle-aged Jew. Meanwhile, Bloomsday, illuminated by a funeral and an evening of drinking and revelry that stirs paternal feelings toward Stephen, ends with a rapprochement with Molly, his earthy wife.

TUE 16 June | 2.30 €12 | Cert: 15A | Duration: 132 mins/ €12 includes our Bloomsday lunch of a Gorgonzola sandwich with mustard and a glass of burgundy. Only the set meal will be served as part of the ticket price. 28

LOCAL ARTS June

An Evening with Voices of Bray Community Choir Following its highly acclaimed inaugural concert in 2014, the Voices of Bray Community Choir returns to Mermaid with a brand new programme of popular music. In what promises to be an exciting and uplifting evening, the choir will perform a string of hit songs from the likes of Glenn Miller, Simon and Garfunkel, Adele, U2, Abba and many more. Proceeds from these concerts will be donated to local Sunbeam House Services. THU 18 – FRI 19 June | 8pm €15/12

OFFSITE June

A MidSummer Night's Dream at killruddery Quantum Theatre present their wonderfully funny production of Shakespeare’s most popular play of love and intrigue, magic and celebration, set on that most dangerous of nights when fairies are abroad and nothing is as it seems. With a quarrel raging between Oberon, King of the fairies and his queen,Titania four young lovers become entangled in their magical affray and soon no mortals are safe in those bewitched and bewitching woods outside Athens. BBQ available before and at the interval.Tea Rooms Open. Picnics welcome. Location: Killruddery House and Gardens SAT 20 June | Gates open at 6.30pm | Show at 7.30pm €15 for adults | €13.50 for Killruddery Members, €10 for under 12s | €9 for under 12s accompanied by a Killruddery Member 29

OFFSITE June

Peter Rabbit at Killruddery Peter Rabbit knows very well that he’s not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, especially as it was there his father met his untimely end – put in a pie! But he can’t resist! Follow all the scrapes and escapades of Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin in Quantum Theatre’s delightful production of Beatrix Potter’s charming tales; an enchanting experience for young and old alike. SUN 21 June | 3pm €10/€9 for Killruddery Members | Tea Rooms open. Picnics welcome. Location: Killruddery House and Gardens | All ages welcome

FILM June

Glassland In a desperate bid to save his mother from a crippling alcohol addiction and reunite his broken family, John, a young taxi driver on the fringes of the criminal underworld is forced to take a job which will see him pushed further into Dublin’s dark underbelly. Featuring excellent performances from Jack Reynor,Toni Collette, and Will Poulter.This film from Irish director, Gerard Barrett is an uncompromising portrayal of life on the edge of contemporary Ireland. Best Irish Feature at Galway Film Festival 2014. MON 22 June | 8pm

€8/6.50 | Cert: 15A | Duration: 89 mins Language: English

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP June

Senior Songschool Senior Songschool is for secondary school age students who are interested in writing and recording songs, performing them at an evening concert, making a music video, learning about music technology, and meeting people who love music as much as they do... not to mention forming bands and having fun. During this weeklong programme you will do all of this and much more. If you think music is life then create, perform and record with us. MON 22 – FRI 26 June | 10am – 4 pm performance on THU 7 June | 7pm – 8pm €130 | Age suitability 13 to 18 years

FILM June

Girl with a Pearl Earring After two years on a blockbuster world tour, the Girl with a Pearl Earring has returned home to the much-loved Mauritshuis gallery in The Hague. With huge queues lining up for a glimpse of her enigmatic beauty, the enduring appeal of this masterpiece is indisputable.This beautifully filmed documentary goes in pursuit of the many unresolved riddles surrounding the extraordinary painting and its mysterious creator Vermeer. Who was this girl? Why and how was it painted? Why is it so revered? FRI 26 June | 8pm €8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 85 mins 31

LOCAL ARTS June

Aladdin Dramtech Performing Arts presents Aladdin. Performed by the students of Dramtech aged between three and 12 years of age. We invite you to come and join us in Agrabah to have a magical experience, with popular music, diverse dance styles and some comedy this performance is fun and entertaining. We have genies and a magic carpet to bring you along this journey so come and sit back and relax and enjoy this exciting colourful performance. SAT 27 June | 3pm €15 adults/€12 children | Suitable for all ages

OFFSITE THEATRE June

The Secret Garden at Powerscourt Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Join young Mary Lennox on her journey of discovery as she travels to her uncle’s house deep in the Yorkshire countryside, where unexpected friends and very magical creatures help her unlock the mystery of the secret garden.This most enchanting story, loved by children and adults alike, is presented in one of the most beautiful gardens in Ireland at Powerscourt Gardens. Alive with music and song and an array of especially designed puppet creatures, Mary’s story and The Secret Garden promises to capture the very spirit of summer and to be one of the highlights of the open-air garden theatre season. Powerscourt Garden gates open at 1.30pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.

LOCAL ARTS June

Stagebratz Stagebratz Starz Academy is a Wicklow based stage school for students of all ages. Our fabulous students are aged from three years up to adults. We are one big family who love welcoming new members to our group. We teach students a love for all things theatre, the stage through the medium of singing, dancing, acting and performance coaching. Our students have had so much fun this year learning all about different styles of music and dance through the decades and they cannot wait to show you all their amazing show. SUN 28 June | 1pm & 6pm â&#x201A;Ź12 (babies on knees free of charge)

FILM June

Force Majeure A picturesque family lunch on the ski slopes takes a turn for the worse when a controlled avalanche goes awry. Tomas, in a moment of cowardice, abandons his young family, and gets himself and his mobile phone to safety. Although the disaster does not actually take place, the event sends fault-lines through the relationship between himself and his wife as she questions his commitment and loyalty to the family.This engaging drama follows the aftermath of this event as Tomas struggles to regain his role in the family. MON 29 June | 8pm â&#x201A;Ź8/6.50 | Cert: 15A | Duration: 118mins Language: Swedish, English (subtitled)

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP July

Summer School Dance Performance Join The Goode School of Dance for a week long summer school, culminating with a final performance in Mermaid to friends and family with lights and costumes. The school is suitable for ages six to 18 years. School runs at Greystones and Glenageary. Final performance takes place in Mermaid on Friday 3 July, 4pm.The school is run daily from Mon 29 June to Friday 3 July from 10am to 2pm. Contact Rachel for location details and bookings on 012872281. www.thegoodeschoolofdance.com FRI 3 July | 4pm €10 adults | under 16 FREE | Mermaid show suitability: 3+

WORKSHOP July

Encaustic Paint Workshop Encaustic painting with Joanna Kidney (coming from the Greek word Enkaustikos which means to burn in) is an ancient, immediate and tactile painting process using molten pigmented beeswax. In this workshop, Joanna will introduce you to the basic techniques of encaustic painting, imparting its exciting qualities of working spontaneously with colour and texture and its flexibility with building up and breaking down layers. Using an experimental approach to explore technique and manipulate the paint, you will first make a test panel followed by a small finished painting. Suitable both for beginners and those with experience. SAT 4 July | 10am – 3pm €50 | All materials are included 34

MUSIC July

Miami Showband The Miami Showband will take you back in time for an unforgettable evening of 60s and 70s nostalgia. Hear The Miami classics as well as many other hits from the show band era.The Miami will be giving their fans, new and old, exactly what they want…entertainment! Don’t miss your chance to see one of Ireland’s greatest live bands this year. SAT 4 July | 8pm €25/23

OFFSITE THEATRE July

The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes at Avondale House Detective Sherlock Holmes has a mysterious new case to investigate when summoned to a nunnery deep in the English countryside. Holmes and his companion Dr Watson join the search for the most elusive piece of treasure known to mankind. With a missing novice, a death in the convent and some very suspicious nuns, Holmes’ newest case promises to be his most terrifying and challenging yet.This open-air theatre adaptation of The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes is presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company at Avondale House, one of Ireland’s most beautiful venues. Gates open at 6.00pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. Free parking. Kitchen Café open pre-show and during the interval. SAT 4 July | 7pm Adult €16 | Student €11 | Child €11 | Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) €46

FILM July

Mommy When single mother Diane brings her teenage son Steve home from a government institution for troubled youth, it’s both an act of maternal love and a huge risk: Steve is a volatile hellraiser with a temper, and Diane is barely keeping it together herself. When a shy neighbour takes an interest in mother and son, a surprising trio develops. Daringly shot in an unusual square aspect Mommy is filled with dazzling displays of colour and movement that intensify its affecting, outsized emotions. MON 6 July | 8pm €8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 134 mins Language: French (subtitled)

FILM July

Big Hero 6 Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy-adventure about the special friendship between Baymax, an inflatable robot, and a young computer genius Hiro. When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends – adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, compulsively neat Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fan boy Fred. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called Big Hero 6. SAT 11 July | 2pm €5 | Cert: PG | Language: English 36

MUSIC July

Camille O'Sullivan “Queen of the Edinburgh Festival” (BBC), Camille O’Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her intensely dramatic interpretations of the songs of Brel, Cave, Waits, Bowie and more. Camille will be performing old favourites and hidden gems selected from the last 10 years of her performances. Dark, sexy, fierce, amusing and mesmerising, she transforms each song she performs into an intense, emotional and theatrical experience, inextricably drawing her audience into a world illuminated by the dark and the light. Expect joy and pure passion. “When she sings it’s as though her breath is soaked in paraffin – one spark, and the whole room would ignite.” ***** Daily Telegraph FRI 10 + SAT 11 July | 8pm €25/23

FILM July

A Second Chance A complex moral conundrum lies at the heart of this moving drama directed by Award-winning director Susanne Bier. Police officer Andreas is happily married to Anne, who has just given birth to their first child. Andreas’ comfortable life is thrown into sharp relief when a domestic disturbance brings him back in contact with an abusive junkie, whose girlfriend has also just given birth – but in contrast to Andreas and Anne’s doted-on child,Tristan and Sanne’s infant son is neglected. When things unexpectedly fall apart at home, Andreas is faced with a troubling and contradictory choice. MON 13 July | 8pm €8/6.50 | Cert: 15A | Duration: 105 mins Language: Danish (subtitled)

COMMUNITY DAY July

THEATREclub The Game Ever wonder what we actually mean when we say we have artists in residence? Do you know what a theatre maker or theatre artist is, or even what they do? BEHIND THE SCENES in a new initiative where one day each season we open our doors, put backstage on show and try to explain ourselves, not in a guilty kind of way, but where we explain why we do what we do, what’s important to us and how we work. We’ll start at 1pm and 5pm with two tours allowing access to all areas (dressing rooms, back stage and control room) with our Technical Manager Eoin Fegan. He’ll give an insight into how the arts centre operates. At 6pm we’ll introduce three great theatre makers, Gemma Collins, Grace Dyas and Lauren Larkin.These three are part of a group called THEATREclub. We’ve followed their work for five years and greatly admire their approach, perspective and outlook.Their work is alternate to the mainstream, it is social minded and provocative. It is issue based and they work in a collaborative way with communities, it’s not community engagement, it’s true community involvement. Gemma, Grace and Lauren will present a work in progress of a new piece called The Game. It is a piece of theatre which looks at prostitution and its impact on society and the women involved and the men who buy sex. They’re also looking at the context that leads up to that exchange working with survivors of prostitution and various agencies involved in frontline services. The topic might make you feel this will be depressing or disturbing but it won’t, because their approach is to gently challenge perceptions and beliefs.They will not force any point of view or definitive answers because what they want is for the viewer to be open minded and consider issues – or better – to reconsider and find meaning. Do come along and give us some feedback – your feelings and responses will help them make the work more powerful. SAT 18 July | Tours at 1pm + 5pm (free but booking advised) | Showing at 6pm €5 (for showing) | Age suitability 16+ 38

FILM July

Kumiko: The Treasure Hunter When a lonely Japanese woman believes she knows the location of a buried treasure after watching and re-watching Fargo on an old VHS tape, she leaves her mundane life in Tokyo to travel to Minnesota and find it. The ending of the Coen Brothers’ film Fargo is devilishly enigmatic, with the stolen money lost forever in the great plains. With a map and a pilfered office credit card, Kumiko sets off for America. Along the way, she meets her share of wellmeaning, misguided Midwesterners in this gently absurdist and charming adventure. MON 20 July | 8pm €8/6.50 | Cert: PG | Duration: 105min Language: English, Japanese (subtitled)

LOCAL ARTS July

Hairspray Sheevawn Musical Youth Theatre (seniors 13 to 21 years) present the hit musical Hairspray. Big hearted, big comedy, big songs, big dance numbers and big hair! The story of Tracy Turnblad’s success in achieving her dream of dancing on the Corny Collins show despite all the various prejudices is a musical triumph. Staged by this very talented group who brought us West Side Story last year, this is sure to be a summer highlight. WED 22 – SAT 25 July | 8pm €15 39

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP July

Junior Songschool Junior Songschool is ideal for primary school age students who love to make music and would like to write songs with others. If you are just learning an instrument or if you are playing already and want to jam with others then this is the workshop for you. Learn how to write and record songs, produce a music video, play a gig for family and friends and make friends who love music as much as you do. During this week long programme you will do all of this and much more. MON 27 – FRI 31 July | 10am – 2 pm €95 | Age suitability: 8 to 12 years Performance on THU 30 July | 2pm - 2.30pm

FILM July

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Now that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is full up with its longterm residents, co-managers Muriel and Sonny have a dream of expansion, and they’ve found just the place:The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn and Douglas venture into the workforce, Norman and Carol navigate the swirling waters of an exclusive relationship, and Madge juggles two very eligible suitors.There’s also a wedding being planned for young lovers Sonny and Sunaina. Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Celia Imrie reprise their roles in this entertaining sequel to the hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. MON 27 July | 8pm + TUE 28 July | 2.30pm €8/6.50 | Matinée €5 | Cert: PG Duration: 123 mins | Language: English 40

COMEDY July/August

Not the Edinburgh Fringe...but betteR Al Porter and Eleanor Tiernan

Catch some of Ireland’s best known and up and coming comedians before they head off to Edinburgh. Al Porter and Eleanor Tiernan open our first night of this comedy weekender. At just 20 years old Al is quickly building a reputation as one of the country’s most uproarious talents. Whether playing to a home crowd in Tallaght, or London punters, his flamboyant show endears. Eleanor returns to Mermaid after a success with her comedy play National Therapy Project, this time she’s wearing her comedian hat. She has a line in wordplay and unreadable facial expressions. Like all Tiernan shows, the laughs will be serious. FRI 31 July | 8pm €16/14 | Mermaid Mix (see page 2 for details)

Chris Kent and Karl Spain Chris Kent and Karl Spain are sharing the stage for our second and final night of Not The Edinburgh Fringe. Karl is probably best known for his TV series Karl Spain Wants A Woman which was a huge success in that he not only got huge ratings but he also found himself a woman. In 2009 he filmed Karl Spain Wants to Rock but did not get a woman from that show. Chris himself is en route to becoming a household name, having shared the stage with the likes of Bill Burr and Dylan Moran. His storytelling style makes it feel like you’re listening to the hapless, slightly touched one in your group of mates. SAT 1 August | 8pm €16/14 | Mermaid Mix (see page 2 for details) 41

FILM August

Blind Ingrid is a young woman who has gone blind and is adjusting to her new condition in her apartment, where even making a cup of tea is a major undertaking. In order to keep her visual imagination fresh, she is writing a story in which fantasy and reality overlap, to the point where the audience becomes uncertain of what is real. This Norwegian film has attracted a lot of attention for the way it blends humour, insight, complexity and tension, keeping the audience gripped from start to finish without any sense of where it might be headed. MON 3 August | 8pm €8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 91 mins Language: Norwegian (subtitled)

WORKSHOP August

Visual Theatre Workshop Following on from the success of last year’s summer programme in inclusive theatre, Mermaid Arts Centre will be running a week long summer residency in devising theatre for actors with intellectual disabilities.The workshop will be facilitated by Gemma Gallagher from Shadowbox and focus on ‘The somethings’. What somethings would you keep? What somethings would you throw away? What somethings do you wish you had? And what somethings would you tell the world if you really believed they were listening? The week will explore visual and non-verbal theatre creation. TUE 4 – SAT 8 August | 10.30am – 3.30pm

€160 | The week will culminate in a public presentation on SAT 8 August at 1pm

FILM August

Vincent Van Gogh – a new way of seeing This is a new film about one of the world’s favourite artists, marking both a major re-showing of the gallery’s collection and a celebration of the 125th anniversary of Van Gogh’s death. Experience the wonder of seeing these masterpieces on the big screen while specially invited guests, including world-renowned curators and art historians, offer their interpretations and explanations of his work. With exclusive new research revealing incredible recent discoveries, the Van Gogh Museum has helped craft a cinema experience like no other. Not to be missed. FRI 7 August | 8pm €8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 90 mins Language: English

MUSIC August

Sharon Shannon Sharon Shannon’s real pull, aside from the quality of her music, is her connection with the audience when she performs live. Sharon is an Irish musician best known for her abilities with the accordion and fiddle. Her 1991 album Sharon Shannon is the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released. Aside from Irish folk music, there are many influences in her music, from reggae and Cajun music to hip hop.This is sure to be a great night of toe tapping and dancing in the aisles. SAT 8 August | 8pm €25 43

FILM August

The Clouds of Sils Maria At the peak of her international career, Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous 20 years ago. But back then she played the role of Sigrid, an alluring young girl who disarms and eventually drives her boss Helena to suicide. Now she is being asked to step into the other role, that of the older Helena. She departs with her assistant (Kristen Stewart) to rehearse in Sils Maria; a remote region of the Alps. A young Hollywood starlet with a tendency for scandal (Chloë Grace Moretz) is to take on the role of Sigrid, and Maria finds herself on the other side of the mirror, face to face a woman who is an unsettling reflection of herself. Winner Cannes Film Festival main Competition 2014 MON 10 August | 8pm €8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 124 mins Language: French, English

MUSIC August

Luka Bloom Luka Bloom will take to the Mermaid stage again this August. Luka is regarded as one of Ireland’s best-respected contemporary folk artists who continues to push the boundaries of what his music can do.The summer of love in 1969 was the first time Luka (known then by his birth name Barry Moore) set to the stage to support his older brother and renowned Irish singer Christy Moore. Since then he has performed on stages from the United States to Australia, and through every venue imaginable in his native Ireland – in turf bogs, record stores, up on a bike and on protest sites. FRI 14 August | 8pm €18/16 | Mermaid Mix (see page 2 for details) 44

CHILDREN August

Shaun the Sheep MOVIE When everyone’s favourite sheep Shaun attempts to free himself from another dull day on the farm it goes disastrously wrong, leaving the farmer lost in the big city with amnesia. Baaaa-nding together with the rest of the flock (and that stickler for rules, Bitzer the Sheepdog), Shaun sets out to bring the farmer back home. Packed with that signature Aardman wit and charm that you’l know from Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep Movie will have you rolling in your seat with laughter – so catch it if ewe can. SAT 15 August | 2pm €5 | Cert: G | Duration: 85 mins | Language: English

FILM August

Samba After migrating to France from Senegal, Samba (Sy) has been working at several lowly jobs.Things get worse for him when, because of a bureaucratic slip-up he is ordered to leave France. Alice (Charlotte Gainsbourg) is an immigration officer who is experiencing a burnout. As they both struggle to break free from their dull lives, a strange twist of fate brings them together. While Samba is determined to sort out his working papers, Alice tries to get her life back on track. SAT 15 August | 4.30pm + MON 17 August | 8pm €8.50/7 | Matinée €5 | Cert: Club | Duration:115 mins Language: French (subtitled)

FILM August

Queen and Country Legendary director John Boorman returns to the screen with a memoir of his national service days.The story begins in post-war Britain as the protagonist Bill questions his own national duty and finds himself in hot water for not just his rebellious streak but also his naive zeal for cinema. Serving as a sequel to his Oscar-nominated Hope and Glory, Queen and Country is directed with style. “Queen and Country glows with a master storyteller’s sense of memory” Boston Globe MON 24 August | 8pm €8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 105 mins Language: English

FILM August

The New Girlfriend Claire and Laura have been best friends since childhood. When Laura falls ill and dies, Claire reaches out to comfort Laura’s husband, David. It’s then that she discovers David’s secret: he enjoys dressing as a woman. From that premise, director Francois Ozon takes The New Girlfriend down an ever surprising path. Having lost her best friend, Claire begins a relationship with David, who prefers to be called Virginia when he dons a blonde wig and his late wife’s dresses. A perfectly unconventional French comedy starring Roman Duris and Anaïs Demoustier. MON 31 August | 8pm

€8.50/7 | Cert: Club | Duration: 107 mins Language: French (subtitled)

HERITAGE WEEK August

Industrial Yarns Tea and Tales Celebrate Heritage Week at Mermaid Arts Centre. Join Bray storyteller Philip Byrne as he takes us on a journey through the memories and stories he has collected from people who used to work in Bray’s long gone factories, such as: Solus, Haughton’s, Industrial Yarns, Kennymore Sweets, Coxon’s Wallpaper Factory, Fiacla Toothpaste, Dargle and Bray Laundry, Beverly Bags, Millers Coffin Makers, Braycott Biscuits,The Glass Factory, Boghall Brick Works, Koss,The Christmas Tree Factory… to name but a few. Industrial Yarns – Tea and Tales is part of a project to document Bray’s industrial heritage, as part of YARN Storytelling Festival Bray, which takes place in November. An exhibition will also take place in Mermaid’s gallery in November as part of the festival. Further details will be available in Mermaid’s September to December season brochure. SAT 29 August | 4pm €7 | Includes tea and scone | Cabaret style seating

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