MAY - AUGUST 2015 071 916 1518 www.hawkswell.com
`t~x tÇ XäxÇ|Çz Éy |à 3 course meal and ticket: €39.50 We have teamed up with the Kitchen Restaurant at The Glasshouse to offer you a great night out for an unbeatable price. Choose any of the show offers and simply contact our box office to book your dinner and theatre package before 5pm the day before the show.
To book call 071 916 1518
Underneath On My Station I’m With Her Freddie White Maeve’s House The Games People Play Sam Lee & The Out of Towners The Man in the Woman’s Shoes Lúnasa The Matchmaker Moll Thy Will be Done The Impossible Gentlemen Dublin City Jazz Orchestra Liane Carroll and friends SJP ALL STARS
Alan Fitzmaurice is well known on the Sligo culinary scene, at The Glasshouse he has put together an exciting dinner menu that is delighting hotel guests and local diners. The Kitchen restaurant is a splendid venue for an evening out, overlooking the Garavogue with award winning service and a vibrant atmosphere.
THE ITALIAN QUARTER TOBERGAL LANE
Hargadons, a traditional Pub, incorporates a busy restaurant with up to the minute kitchen facilities and top class chefs, producing lunch and evening meals Monday to Saturday, ensuring that Hargadons is a hive of activity all day long
• Early bird offers include a 3 course table d’Hote menu for €25 • Two courses for €20 • One course for just €15
Live Music Every Friday from 10.00pm
To book call 071-9194300
Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide 2013
O’Connell Street, Sligo www.hargadons.com
Enjoy a Pre-theatre Meal 4 Tapas and a bottle of wine for €40 Just show your Hawk’s Well Theatre tickets to avail of this offer (Terms and conditions apply)
Experienced tutors will share tips and techniques on set building, filming, editing and creating soundscapes. Participants will work in small groups and receive a certificate and an online copy of their movie. All materials are supplied including our mobile film studio kit of iPads so all you need to bring is your favourite Lego mini figure.
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Written and performed by Pat Kinevane Directed by Jim Culleton Thurs 23 April, 8pm €18/16conc. Sticks and stones didn't break Her bones, but words and pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty really only skin deep? Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper? Following the runaway international success of Forgotten and Silent, Fishamble presents Pat Kinevane’s third solo play.
Skreen/Dromard Drama Group
Pretend Sick Fri 24 April, 8pm €12.50/10 u12s The manipulative Katie Logan pretends to be sick in a bid to ensure her daughter, Mary, stays at home to look after her and her son, Seán. Mary struggles to cope with the abuse, hoping that someday her boyfriend of many years will finally pop the question and whisk her away from her mundane life at home. Between newlywed neighbours and a colourful mix of characters arriving through Katie’s door, who knows what’s in store for all. Proceeds to Sligo Social Services.
L I T E R AT U R E
Set sail on a pirate adventure with your favourite Lego minifigure.
Underneath
T H E AT R E
Mon 13 - Tues 14 July, 10am - 1pm €30 (2 day course)
T H E AT R E
Brick Flicks - Pirate
Fishamble: The New Play Company
Hawk’s Well Theatre
On My Station A Celebration of Brian Leyden Sat 25 April, 8pm €20/18conc. In this very special event, the Hawk’s Well celebrates critically acclaimed author, Brian Leyden. Brian's work has crossed many platforms from the world of publications, to radio and film. Join us and many of Brian’s friends and peers from the world of publishing, radio, music and film to pay tribute to his exceptional achievements. Expect words, expect music, expect art, expect the unexpected.
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Featuring many family favourites from the students of the In-Step Stage School this is a show not to be missed.
Performances by members of this school who train in classical ballet, tap, musical theatre, modern jazz and contemporary dance.
Victoria Walker Dance
The Big Top Sat 27 June, 6.30pm Sun 28 June, 3pm €12/10conc.
Victoria Walker Dance takes you on a circus dance tale through ballet, tap, modern, jazz and hip hop.
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Forum Theatre Workshop Wed 29 April, 7 - 9.30pm €15 For ages 14+ and adults of all ages. Theatre Director Idan Meir will share his experience working with polarised communities in Israel, Palestine, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Ukraine in this Forum Theatre workshop. This workshop explores how we can use theatre as a tool for community and personal development. Forum Theatre is part of the legacy of the late Brazilian Director Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. "It was like someone going inside you bringing stuff out, Idan's games helped people bond...” Participant from NI
Rosses Point Art Group Still Life - Bealtaine Exhibition Wed 6 - Sun 31 May Opening Wed 6 May, 5.30pm Still-life is an exhibition of art works created by the Rosses Point Art Group for Sligo Arts Service, Bealtaine Festival Sligo 2015. The work on display is inspired by the Yeats sisters, Susan & Elizabeth and their love for the imagery of flowers and plants.
S C H O O L S / FA M I LY
Sat 6 - Sun 7 June, 6pm €10
VISUAL ARTS
Chapel Lane School of Performing Arts WORKSHOPS
CHILDREN/ARTS
In-Step Stage School Sun 26 April, 7.30pm €14/10 u12s
Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre
The Elves & The Shoemaker Fri 1 May, 9.30am, 12pm, 6pm Sat 2 May, 12pm 3pm €10/7u12s/25 family/6 schools Meet Herman and Daisy. They want to make shoes for your feet. But they owe so much money they barely can eat. Don’t worry though, the Elves are here to help! Storytelling with music and aerial circus for children aged between 4 - 8yrs and their families. Join the elves inside their workshop and help them to make the best pair of shoes ever made. Herman, Daisy and the Elves need you! Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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MUSIC
Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan
I’m With Her Tour
“Dazzling three part harmonies that had power, range and sweetness aplenty…not to be missed”. - Glasswerk
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Rory Gallagher’s Wish to Walk
A Night for Baby Rory Gallagher with Seamie & Friends Thurs 7 May, 8pm €20/10 u18s Baby Rory Gallagher from Cliffoney, Co.Sligo was diagnosed with cerebral palsy spastic diplegia at eight months old. His parents Shauna & Gerry are fundraising to take him to Missouri in the USA for pioneering surgery. The cost of this surgery with accompanying after-care is €120,000. Seamie O’Dowd and friends take to the stage in what promises to be an amazing night for a very special little boy with just one wish….to walk.
COMEDY
All mainstays of the acoustic, folk and roots music world, Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan crossed paths many times throughout their careers. Sara Watkins is a singersongwriter and fiddler from California and a founding member of the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek. Sarah Jarosz is a multi-Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who hails from just outside of Austin, TX and makes her home in New York City. Boston born Aoife O’Donovan is known for her ethereal vocals and substantive songwriting. Performances on the I’m With Her Tour will be a culmination of all three artists playing together as one band; sets will include a mix of each other’s songs, cover songs and traditional songs.
MUSIC
Mon 4 May, 8pm €20/18conc./10 u18s
Conal Gallen: A Bit On The Sunny Side Fri 8 May, 8pm €25 After the massive success of their first play A Bit On The Side, Conal Gallen and his son Rory, have once again come up with a comedy masterpiece. A Bit On The Sunny Side sees our four hapless holidaymakers stumble unwittingly from one crisis to another. Ireland's most dysfunctional couple, the Murphys, are at it again! Join Bridie, Willie, Cynthia and Dick in sunny Spain for another hilarious comedy farce. Early booking is advised. Age recommendation: 16+ Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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T H E AT R E
Sat 9 (10 - 5pm) - Sun 10 May (10 - 4pm) Weekend €120 This weekend course is designed to help you develop your own unique style when speaking in public. Over two days you will build your confidence and improve your preparation and delivery skills. You will develop techniques to cope with performance anxiety and you will learn to speak with confidence and assurance. Experienced tutor Ann Russell will help you learn to structure and organise your ideas to maximise your impact.
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MUSIC
WORKSHOPS
Effective Public Speaking
Freddie White Sun 10 May, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. His keen ear for quality songs, undisputed talent for interpretation and exemplary songwriting skills, stand out in his most intimate offering.
Abbey Theatre on Tour
Maeve’s House Written and performed by Eamon Morrissey, featuring extracts from the writing of Maeve Brennan Directed by Gerard Stembridge Tues 12 May, 8pm €20/18conc. After a sell-out run at the Abbey Theatre, Eamon Morrissey’s delightful one man show goes on tour as part of the Bealtaine festival. This beautiful story of brief encounters and shared experiences features extracts from Maeve Brennan’s writing and is a moving portrait of two artists in conversation across generations. Eamon Morrissey has been one of Ireland’s best loved actors for over fifty years. He has been involved in over one hundred productions at the Abbey Theatre and is also a well known face on RTÉ’s Fair City.
‘engrossing’ – New York Times ‘something that comes close to pure magic’ – Sunday Independent Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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Image Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
Featuring Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta
Following the huge success of Kieran Quinn’s theme nights locally, the Hawk’s Well is delighted to present two very special film theme nights this May. An all-star cast of local musicians and singers will celebrate the joy of film soundtracks and will be joined by very special guests - the Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta for what promises to be a spectacular evening of music. Roll out the red carpet and put on your glad rags for this oscar style performance. Early booking is advised.
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Mick Flannery Supported by Niall Connolly
Sat 16 May, 8pm €20/10 u18s Beneath and beyond the beautifully understated, uncomplicated and uncluttered production on By the Rule, Flannery’s songs usher us into a world which is by times emotional, romantic, dark, insightful and hopeful. Supported by Niall Connolly, currently ranked No.1 in the Reverbnation Folk Charts for New York City and whose songs have been covered by more than 20 acts worldwide.
TALKS
Wed 13 and Thurs 14 May, 8pm €20/10 u18s Thurs: SOLD OUT
MUSIC
MUSIC
Kieran Quinn’s Film Theme Night
The Way We Were Wed 20 May, 7.30pm €10 (includes complimentary tea/coffee) Guest Speakers: John McTernan, Adrian Regan, Oliver Fallon, Susan Schreibman A special evening celebrating Sligo history and the men and women who came before us. In this time of centenary celebrations, let expert speakers lead you on a journey into Sligo’s past. Chat to representatives from Hazelwood Demesne, County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre & Letters of 1916 who will have a host of interesting items on display in our foyer from 6.30pm. Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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An updated, modern version of Oisín and Niamh in Tír na nÓg, The Games People Play is a moving family drama about a married couple under pressure from austerity cuts and negative equity, working to keep their marriage from falling apart. Starring Aonghus Óg McAnally and Lorna Quinn, it won Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards and was the sell-out success of Dublin Fringe Festival.
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Albert Lee is by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar-players. In 2002 he appeared at the star-studded Memorial Concert for George Harrison at London's Albert Hall and he also played Eric Clapton’s Crossroads guitar festivals alongside Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill. He is also a member of Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Albert is a double Grammy award winning musician, whose talents continue to be in demand by fellow performers the world throughout.
Old Flames Brian Leyden Wed 27 May, 7.30pm & Mon 27 July, 7.30pm Free of charge. Booking required Bealtaine Festival Sligo is delighted to introduce Old Flames which will feature new work from writer Brian Leyden. This event is commissioned for 2015 by Sligo Arts Services and the Hawk’s Well Theatre, with funding from Sligo County Council, HSE West and the Arts Council of Ireland. Previous Bealtaine commissions by the Hawk’s Well Theatre and Sligo Arts Service have included the hugely successful The Man in the Woman’s Shoes (2012), The Poetry of Place by Steve Wickham (2013) and Songs from Home with Colm O’Donnell (2014). Old Flames blends stories and music in a fond look at romance and courtship, house-dances, dowries and matchmaking as recollected by an earlier generation. This show will light up a few fond memories and maybe even rekindle a romantic fire or two…. Thurs 7 May, 6pm: Rathcormac Hall Wed 13 May, 2pm: Nazareth Care Village
Photo: Carl Brennan
Thurs 21 May, 8pm €16/14conc./10 friends
Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes Sun 24 May, 8pm €20/10 u18s
B E A LTA I N E S L I G O 2 0 1 5
The Games People Play
MUSIC
T H E AT R E
Rise Productions
Bealtaine Sligo 2015
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Yeats
Since bursting on to the folk scene at the end of the Noughties, Sam Lee has blazed a trail as an outstanding singer and song collector, the driving force behind the eclectic, award-winning folk club The Nest Collective. The Out of Towners are a smooth-sounding four piece folk and blues band based in Sligo. Their songs are written by singer and guitarist Ollie Alcorn. The band have recently released their debut EP called Day Dreaming.
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The Way Back Home Tues 2 June, 11am & 6.30pm Wed 3 June, 10am & 12pm €10/8 u12s and schools Based on the hugely successful book by Irish author Oliver Jeffers, this new show combines puppetry, original music and the distinctive, evocative design of Teater Refleksion’s Mariann Aagaard to realise a beautiful and imaginative story on stage. A non-verbal performance. Ages: 4 years & upwards. Duration: 40 mins
Yeats Day Celebrations To celebrate Yeats Day we are delighted to host DruidShakespeare and the world premiere of Téada’s new show, inspired by the poetry of W. B. Yeats. We also foster the importance of poetry with two competitions annually. See our website for details and to download application forms.
Children’s Poet of the Year Competition Children are invited to write a 5 line poem. This year’s title is The Crazed Girl.
iYeats Poetry Competition An online poetry competition with a general prize is €500 and an emerging prize of €300 prize for poets aged between 16 and 25.
Y E AT S D AY 2 0 1 5 – E X H I B I T I O N
Thurs 28 May, 8pm €15/7.50conc.
Teater Refleksion & Branar Téatar
Y E AT S D AY 2 0 1 5 – P O E T RY
Sam Lee & The Out of Towners
CHLDREN
MUSIC
Day Mary Plunkett Words & Fragments Exhibition in association with Lily Lolly Craftfest
Sat 13 June - Wed 29 July Mary Plunkett is a printmaker who specialises in letterpress and lino cut printing and has a particular interest in book arts. For this exhibition she will be creating books and prints based on the writings of W. B. Yeats and in the letterpress printing tradition of Elizabeth Yeats and the Cuala press.
ily raftffest olly Craft Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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Y E AT S D AY 2 0 1 5 – T H E AT R E
DruidShakespeare Tues 9 June, Part 1, 7.30pm Wed 10 June, Part 2, 7.30pm Fri 12 June, Cycle, 5pm Sat 13 June, Cycle, 2pm The cycle runs over two days on Tuesday and Wednesday.
€60/52conc./€6.50 extra with food
DruidShakespeare is an epic theatre event that condenses four action-packed plays – Richard II, Henry IV (Parts 1 & 2), and Henry V – into one thrilling drama played out over six hours. Richard II’s story is the loss of innocence. A king since he was a child, he now finds his throne under threat and must consider how a king can become a man, and ask himself how such a man can live. Henry IV’s story is the price of arrogance. Having plucked the crown from his cousin’s head, he divides houses, enrages nobility and jeopardises the loyalty of his own supporters until he has only his family to turn to. Henry V’s story is a coming of age. He squanders his youth with scoundrels and mistresses but must face up to his fate as heir to the throne and mend his ways in order to win the hearts and minds of the nobility and unite his country. Shakespeare’s tales of ambition, destruction, responsibility and rebellion are performed with an exceptional cast, live music, thrilling drama and a rousing parade of characters including one of Shakespeare’s greatest comic creations, Falstaff.
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N HIGHLIGHT SEASO Don't miss the theatre highlight of the year! Druid was the very first company to grace the Hawk’s Well stage and has a long standing relationship with the theatre. Recent productions of Big Maggie and The Colleen Bawn were sell out performances. On this, their 40th birthday we are delighted and honoured to host this epic new production from one of the world’s great theatre ensembles. Cast: Clare Barrett, Derbhle Crotty, Gavin Drea, Bosco Hogan, Garrett Lombard, Karen McCartney, Charlotte McCurry, Aaron Monaghan, Marie Mullen, Rory Nolan, John Olohan, Aisling O’Sullivan, Marty Rea.
Enjoy fresh coffee from The Coffee Cart and Valencian Paella cooked fresh on site from The Flamenco Kitchen at Friday or Saturday's cycle performances which includes two intervals and a dinner break. Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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Sun 14 June, 8pm €25/20/12.50 u18s A celebration of W.B. Yeats’ strong ties with Sligo, this show marries music and verse as we journey around the Sligo of Yeats’s poetry. Through a combination of spoken word, song by Séamus Begley, traditional music of Sligo performed by Téada, sean-nós and contemporary dance, and evocative landscape photography we find ourselves immersed in the extraordinary work of Yeats and spellbound by a wonderful combination of rhythm and rhyme.
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REMIERE WORLD P
Loco and Reckless Productions
The Man in the Woman’s Shoes Fri 19 June, 8pm €15/12 Friends May 15: SOLD OUT Due to phenomenal demand The Man in the Woman’s Shoes returns to the Hawk’s Well for a second night this season. A charming encounter with an ageing man who has a boundless enthusiasm for life, this show is hilariously funny, tender and at times downright daft. Commissioned by Hawk’s Well Theatre with Sligo County Council Arts Service for Bealtaine Festival 2012, this award-winning play recently returned from a sold out run in New York.
POETRY/ART/MUSIC
Where Benbulben Sets the Scene
T H E AT R E
Y E AT S D AY 2 0 1 5 – M U S I C
Téada present
The Hermit Collective Sat 20 June, 2 - 5pm Free The Hermit Collective bring their pop-up show to the Hawk’s Well this June. The collective visit venues throughout the northwest - hanging paintings, standing sculptures, delivering poetry and puppet shows, playing beautiful acoustic music, delivering a feast of artistic experiences to be enjoyed by all. Art and books are available to buy at these free events. With well over thirty members, participants vary from gig to gig, well known and unknown, but always interesting. See www.hermitcollective.weebly.com Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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The Dude McLynn
On this very special night the Hawk’s Well celebrates local music maestro Donal (The Dude) McLynn. McLynn’s pub has been in his family for three generations. Taking over from his father in 1967, Donal juggled running the pub with a full time teaching job, performing six nights a week with his band at the Baymount and raising a family of nine. Hundreds of musicians have performed at McLynns and this concert celebrates the love of music that the pub has fostered. Join us and a host of musicians to celebrate “The Dude” this June. Proceeds from the night go to St. John’s Hospital. Early booking is advised.
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Lúnasa Wed 24 June, 8pm €20/18conc./10 u18s Lúnasa are internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental outfit of recent times. They are renowned for their stunning shows honed by superb musicianship and a constant touring cycle. Their inventive arrangements and bass driven grooves have steered Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory. Their recordings have been hailed as some of the best and most important world music albums anywhere, while their blend of intelligence, innovation, virtuosity, and passion has brought them to the forefront of Celtic music.
T H E AT R E
Sat 20 June, 8pm €20/10 u18s
MUSIC
MUSIC
Hawk's Well Theatre
The Matchmaker By John B. Keane Thurs 25 June, 8pm €20/18conc. This production stars television favourite Mary McEvoy (Biddie from Glenroe) and Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny, who was part of the Irish comic duo d’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. Together they play a myriad of characters in this hilarious and earthy dramatic comedy which follows the efforts of Mick Dicky O Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country. At the centre of this celebrated production is John B. Keane’s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his unparalleled way with words. Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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€60
With the summer fast approaching it’s time to plan those school free days. Led by professional musicians and experienced tutors, these camps will truly benefit young budding musicians of all levels. 22 - 26 June: 22 - 26 June: 29 June - 2 July: 29 June - 3 July: 6 - 10 July: 13 - 17 July: 13 - 17 July: 20 - 24 July: 20 - 24 July: 21 - 26 July:
Composition with Neil Martin - Sligo Town Performance for Young Musicians - Sligo Town Anything Goes - Hawk’s Well Theatre Junior Davey Bodhrán Academy - Gurteen Cairde Percussion & Street Performance - Sligo Town Rock Camp with Sligo School of Rock - Grange PPS South Sligo Summer School - Tubbercurry Singskool - Art Deco Theatre, Ballymote Orchestral Adventures - Presbyterian Church Hall Sligo Jazz Project Youth Academy – Sligo Town
Bookings: Hawk’s Well Theatre Box Office. Queries: Music Generation Sligo 071 913 8306 | MusicGenerationSligo@msletb.ie
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Anything Goes Music Camp Mon 29 June - Thurs 2 July, 10am - 4pm. €60 Performance Thurs, 5pm Ages 8-12 & 13-15. Musical Level: Mixed ability - All welcome Join the experienced musicians & tutors from Anything Goes in a camp based on popular music. Experience the band's unique take on rock classics and thrilling medleys from The Beatles to Beyoncé. Try new instruments, explore your voice, explore songwriting and arranging. Perform on the Hawk’s Well stage. Tutors: Sinead Conway, Dave Flynn, Eddie Lee, Ken McDonald, Kieran Quinn
Sligo Drama Circle
Moll By John B. Keane Tues 7 - Sat 11 July, 8pm €15/12/45 family/Tues all tickets €10 The Parish Priest, Canon Pratt, and his two curates have resided together in the parish presbytery in relative happiness for years. However, the previous housekeeper has passed away and the priests have to find a new one which is no easy task! After Moll Kettle is given the job, life in the presbytery will never be the same again. A great night’s entertainment, this play is full of laughter.
T H E AT R E
Summer Camps
T H E AT R E
M U S I C G E N E R AT I O N S L I G O W O R K S H O P S
Music Generation Beezneez
Thy Will Be Done By Michael Carey Mon 20 July, 8pm €17/15conc.
This is the story of two brothers, Jack and Peteen who live side by side but haven’t spoken in 40 years. Bridie, the home help, has been acting as a gobetween. Peteen has had a failed marriage, with a wife emigrating to America just before their son was born, never to return. When she dies in America, her son returns to Ireland and is torn between his love for his uncle and his respect for his father. Thy Will be Done has become an international favourite. An evening of laughter and tears, in equal measure. Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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SLIGO JAZZ PROJECT
Celebrating 10 years of world class jazz performance and education
SLIGO JAZZ PROJECT
Festival Ticket €80 (Covers all concerts at the Hawk’s Well Theatre) Hawk’s Well Theatre and Sligo Jazz Project
Dhafer Youssef: Birds Requiem Tues 21 July, 8pm €30/25/15 u18s Tunisian-born Dhafer Youssef is a highly-praised virtuoso of the oud, the Arabic lute, as well as a singer and composer. Dhafer developed an interest in jazz at an early age and later moved to Europe to progress his jazz career. He has released six albums, the latest of which is Birds Requiem which he brings to the Hawk’s Well during Sligo Jazz Project this summer. Dhafer will be joined by pianist Kristjan Randalu, double bass player, Phil Donkin and Ferenc Nemeth on drums for what promises to be one of the highlights of the festival.
The Impossible Gentlemen Wed 22 July, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s This US/UK quartet features bassist Steve Rodby, drummer Adam Nussbaum, guitarist Mike Walker and pianist Gwilym Simcock. One of the best combos on the planet - Toledo Blade.
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Dublin City Jazz Orchestra with special guest Ernie Watts, saxophone Thurs 23 July, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s Dublin City Jazz Orchestra return to Sligo for the third time in SJP’s ten year history. Ernie Watts is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players in the world.
Liane Carroll and Friends Fri 24 July, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s Award winning UK jazz vocalist and pianist, Liane Carroll has recorded with Paul McCartney and headlined the Glastonbury Festival. In this intimate concert she will be joined by a variety of SJP 10th anniversary faculty members.
SJP ALL STARS with Ernie Watts, Chuck Rainey and many more Sat 25 July, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s One of the most highly anticipated SJP All Star concerts ever, this year’s stellar line up of 15 world-class jazz musicians look set to deliver an unforgettable night of stunning music. Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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The 56th Yeats International Summer School will be the highlight of the national year of celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of W.B. Yeats. For more information visit www.yeatssociety.com
Summer School Opening
T R E A D S O F T LY
Y E AT S S U M M E R S C H O O L
Sun 26 July – Fri 7 August
TREAD SOFTLY... 26 July – 7 Aug 2015 A programme of events inspired by brothers William Butler and Jack Yeats.
Legend Tues 28 July, 9pm €5
Join us for an open mic storytelling night alongside special guests including the spellbinding Neil Horgan. Our theme for the evening is Love. Bring your 5 minute story and embrace the energy and authenticity generated by truth telling, so often more interesting and entertaining than fiction.
Sun 26 July, 2.30pm Free
Lectures
String Siblings:
Mon 27 - Fri 31 July & Mon 3 - Fri 7 Aug 9.30am & 11.15am €10
The Kane Sisters and The Hayden Brothers Thurs 30 July, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s
Calvary By William Butler Yeats Fri 7 Aug, 8pm €10/8conc. A fully-staged production incorporating verse-speaking, drama, music, dance, and the use of masks will be performed by students of the Summer School Drama Workshop. Directed and produced by the internationally acclaimed Yeats actor and director Sam McCready.
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There’s nothing quite like the intense musical understanding of family members who draw from the same well of inspiration. What better siblings to celebrate the concept of ‘two peas in a musical pod’ than Liz and Yvonne Kane from Connemara, and Cathal and Steven Hayden from Pomeroy. Fiddlers all, these sisters and brothers have wonderfully different fiddling styles and are accompanied by John Blake and Seamie O’Dowd respectively. Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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Fri 31 July, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s The Swing era dominated the American music, dance and fashion scene for a decade from the mid-30s. Bringing that exciting big band sound back to life is the effervescent Tabby Callaghan and a top class band of superb musicians led by Kieran Quinn.
Val Robus Wild Atlantic Wayfarer Exhibition
Fri 31 July - Sun 27 Sept Opening Fri 31 July, 5pm
The landscape of the North-West of Ireland is one that is constantly changing. From eroding sand dunes to waterfalls sprung from rock faces, no two features are ever the same. Join renowned photo blogger, Val Robus (aka Magnumlady) on a very personal journey through the landscapes that have inspired her - and her camera lens for almost a decade.
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T R E A D S O F T LY / F L E A D H C H E O I L 2 0 1 5
T R E A D S O F T LY
Swing Sligo
Fidget Feet Aerial Dance & Hawk’s Well Theatre
The Second Coming Thurs 6 & Sun 9 Aug, 8pm €20/10 u18s On this day begins an inspired journey to life rediscovered. Ireland’s greatest poet, W. B. Yeats has returned. This is the story of his second coming. The Second Coming is a spectacle a feast for the senses featuring traditional Irish music and dance, theatre, film and aerial circus. Witness a gravity-defying troupe of performers who will leave you spellbound. Come and see the heart of Irish culture being set free and given wings to fly.
N HIGHLIGHT SEASO
like the cast of Riverdance has been plugged into a live socket…the Irish dance is both skilful and playful, while the aerial work is truly magical.’ The Scotsman ****
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In this very special concert, masters and apprentices of traditional music join together for Fleadh Cheoil 2015. With an exciting blend of fiddle and guitar music, Zoë Conway & John McIntyre are renowned for wonderful arrangements of traditional Irish music. The ease with which they blend other musical genres, such as classical, jazz and world music into their repertoire showcases their incredible skill and virtuosity. Joining them in this exciting and moving performance is the Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta and talented young traditional Sligo musicians.
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Tues 11 Aug, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s Individually recognised as leading figures in traditional Irish music, Oisín Mac Diarmada, Brian Fitzgerald and Michael Rooney made a critically acclaimed album 15 years ago. From Clare, Limerick and Monaghan respectively, they have a host of All-Ireland titles and awards to their names, and we are delighted to bring them back together on the occasion of the Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo to showcase their astounding skill, diversity and virtuosity. Support is from LOKI - one of Sligo’s most exciting emerging traditional music groups.
Cathy Jordan and Friends Wed 12 Aug, 8pm €25/12.50 u18s One of the finest traditional singers in Ireland today, Cathy Jordan has gathered some of her closest musical friends to deliver a delectable evening of traditional music and song. A longstanding member of Dervish, the legendary Sligo band will perform in this celebratory concert alongside many musical collaborators from Cathy’s illustrious career including; The Unwanted, The New Road, The Henry Girls, Seamus Begley and many more.
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Mon 10 Aug, 8pm €15/7.50 u18s/40 family
Oisín Mac Diarmada, Brian Fitzgerald and Michael Rooney & LOKI
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Liam O’Flynn, Paddy Glackin and Seamie O’Dowd. Thurs 13 Aug, 8pm €20/18conc./10 u18s Whether performing with the hugely influential Planxty or as soloist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Liam O’Flynn is recognised as a true master on the pipes. He is joined by one of Ireland's leading traditional fiddle players, Paddy Glackin and Sligo man, Seamie O’Dowd, one of the most loved and respected guitarists in the country. A rare opportunity to enjoy this trio of masters in such an intimate setting.
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They're back. A traditional Irish music band for children, The Speks live on a mysterious Island off the coast of Co. Clare called Glasses Island, where everybody wears glasses! They perform their nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music while encouraging kids to sing and dance along. This is a great, fun event for kids. Previous shows have sold out quickly so early booking is advised. Ages: 2 – 7yrs. Duration: 45mins.
Danú Sat 15 Aug, 8pm €20/18conc./10 u18s Hailing from County Waterford, Kerry, Dublin and Donegal, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their high energy concerts feature a glorious mix of traditional Irish music and song and new repertoire. Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, we are delighted to welcome them to Sligo and the Fleadh Cheoil during their 20th anniversary year.
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The flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhrán of John Joe Kelly weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breathtaking sound of the groundbreaking band Flook. This sensational live act possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. Flook's ability to weave sheer musical magic from seemingly minimal elements – two flutes, a guitar, and a bodhrán - yields a sound unlike any other on today's Celtic scene.
The Speks Sat 15 Aug, 2pm €7
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Fri 14 Aug, 8pm €20/16conc./10 u18s
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The Songs of Gerry O’Beirne Sun 16 Aug, 8pm €25/12.50 u18s Gerry O’Beirne is one of Ireland’s most loved and respected songwriters. Songs such as Western Highway, The Holy Ground and Shades of Gloria have become classic Irish folk songs of our time. A former member of the band Midnight Well, Gerry is no stranger to Sligo and in this very special concert musicians and singers from near and far gather to celebrate his songs. Gerry will be joined on the night by Maura O’Connell, Seamus Begley, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Pauline Scanlon and many, many more. Book online: www.hawkswell.com
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