Elemental - Limerick's Arts & Culture Festival

Elemental Limerick’s Arts G Culture Festival

11th · 13th September www.elementalfestival.com

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Jacob Stack

Welcome to year four of Elemental, Limerick’s Arts & Culture Festival. Before we do anything else, we want to say a great big ‘thank you’ to all the people who supported our Indiegogo campaign. It really means a lot that you want to see Elemental happen again and are happy to add your contribution to the Elemental piggy bank.

The programme has the usual mix of events, with something, we hope, to suit everyone from six to six hundred (no, really, we have it covered).

We hope you’ll get to participate, smile, dance, be entertained, learn some new things, think some new thoughts, see Limerick in a new light.

Hope to see you there!

Jennifer Allen Artistic Director

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A.O.I.F.E. All the Elementalists Ann Allen Anna Turzynska Brid Finn Colm O’Brien Dave Curtin (Brainstorm) Fiona Byrne Fusion Magazine Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin

Gusto d’Italia Helen O’Donnell I love Limerick team Jacob Stack Kate Blank Katie Day Lily & Pius McGrath Snr Mairead O’Connor Michael McLaughlin Molly Lynch

Myles breen Patricia Roberts Pauline McDonogh Peter McCullen Richard Maguire Sean & Kayleigh Starr Simon Thompson Sinead McDonnell The Arts Office Tom Collins

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traditional sign art

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‘Love Letters from Limerick’, will be sharing 150 years of professional sign art experience and a rare collection of Signs and Mirrors, some hundreds of years old. Sign artists Tom Collins (Limerick), Peter Mc Cullen (Drogheda) and Sean and Kayleigh Starr (Texas), will be joined by friends for this very special showcase. A large scale ‘Ghost Sign’ project will also be created, with the involvement of local band The Cranberries, designed and hand-painted by Sean & Kayleigh Starr and Tom Collins.

Venue

FabLab, Rutland St. More Info

Time Map Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm 11th-13th Sept

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citywide art hunt!

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The Hunt Museum are creating an art hunt around the city, where objects and portraits from the museum seem to have escaped and appear around the city! Follow the map, which you’ll find at the Hunt Museum, to discover prints of the various pieces.

Thanks to the participants of workshops at the Hunt Museum, for curating this selection.

Venue Citywide event, Limerick More Info

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All weekend fri - sun

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Web: elementalfestival.com

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Song

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stunning collection!

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SEA

A selection of images, both work-in-progress and finished pieces from the Academy-Award nominated illustration by Cartoon Saloon, Song of the Sea.

Venue

69 O’Connell St, former Belltable More Info

Wheelchair: Yesď Ą

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9:30pm -5:30pm fri 11th sept limited opening hours Sat & Sun

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Web: elementalfestival.com

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do not miss!

Craft

Craft Corner

Join us for the weekend of the Elemental Festival where we will be hosting craft workshops, demonstrations and our Community Craft Corner.

Venue Limerick Craft Hub,

Cecil Street More Info

Wheelchair: Yesď Ą

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11am - 1pm Fri 11th Sept Duration 2 hour

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Web: limerickcrafthub.ie

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special screening

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Film

Inside

MUSIC IS THE STRONGEST FORM OF MAGIC

ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity.

This stirring documentary by filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett follows social worker Dan Cohen, revealing the uniquely human connection we find in the healing power of music.

“Absolutely joyous.”

Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post

Venue

69 O’Connell St,

former Belltable More Info

Wheelchair: Yes

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€5

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1 pm Fri 11th Sept

Duration 78 minutes

Booking details: Places are on a first come first served basis.

For group bookings, contact info@elementalfestival.com or call 087 3442858

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Song Special Screening

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SEA

Nominated for an Academy-Award, Song of the Sea tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child - who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea.

From the director of the Oscar-nominated The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea stars Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle and Lisa Hannigan. With an original Soundtrack performed by Kila. €

Venue

69 O’Connell St,

former Belltable

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Wheelchair: Yes

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6 pm Fri 11th Sept

Duration 1hr 34 mins

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Danc

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Photographer Anthony Hopwood

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Bowditch After a sell-out run and a Herald Angel Award at the 2014 Fringe, Caroline Bowditch presents Falling in love with Frida, an intimate and enticing performance exploring the life, loves and legacy of painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954).

It exposes many little-known facts about the infamous woman, remembered for her art.

“Remarkable beauty and joyful humanity” €12/€1 ***** The Herald

Venue

Dance Limerick JOhn’s square Wheelchair: Yes More Info

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8 pm fri 11th Sept Duration 1 hour

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Eco-Art

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look up!

ceramic

installation Mary Conroy showcases the first of her new functional ceramic artworks. This installation consists of a number of smoke fired bird houses - a bird co-op of sorts!

Smoke firing is an ancient method of creating surface embellishments on ceramic. The resulting smoke penetrates the ceramic body giving it an array of pattern and colour. These patterns make ideal camouflage for wildlife homes.

Venue

Bedford Row, look up!

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Wheelchair: Yesď Ą

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All weekend Fr1 - Sun Duration - ongoing!

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ed devaneGfablab present

Workshop

Glow Tik-Tak-Glow is a light and sound instrument based around the North African Tik-Tak drum. An LED (Light Emitting Diode) light circuit is incorporated into the instrument - every time the beater hits the drum heads, the light flashes. Workshop participants will learn about how a drum works, intuitively learn about electricity flow, master their sellotape skills and leave with a complete audio-visual instrument!

Parent or guardian must be in attendance for duration of the workshop.

Venue

fablab,

rutland st.

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multiple times Sat 12th Sept

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per child

Duration 40-50 mins

limited availability per session

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Booking Essential: www.fablab.saul.ie/

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Dowtcha Puppets presents

The Ballad of

Annie ‘The Ballad of Tin Can Annie’ tells the story of Tin Can Annie and Bin Bag Billy, who scratch out a living in the garbage mines of Ballybruscar.

Packed full of wit, wordplay, songs and surprises ‘The Ballad of Tin Can Annie’ is a cautionary tale, emphasising the positive contributions we can all make, no matter how small, to keep our planet green.

Please arrive early to ensure a spot. Limited capacity.

Venue O’Mahony’s Booksellers,

O’Connell Street Wheelchair: Yes More Info

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$

11am Sat 12th Sept Duration 45 minutes

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Web: elementalfestival.com

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limerick craft hub presents

Workshop

Try your hand or meet the maker in ceramics, felt-making and silver-smithing at Limerick’s Craft Hub. Full details online. Limited space, first come, first served.

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Title

11am-12pm, sat 12th sept

“Clay Cookies” Workshop €2

11am-2pm, sat 12th sept

Embroidery Demonstration

12pm-1pm, sat 12th sept

Felt Key Ring Workshop €2

1pm-2pm, sat 12th sept

Copper Pendant workshop €2

2pm-3pm, sat 12th sept Venue

Wooden Bowl Demonstration Map

Limerick Craft Hub, 9 Lower Cecil St More Info

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Web: limerickcrafthub.ie

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Get cultured!

Theatre, Art, Poetry, Audio + Street

Back by popular demand! These bite-sized performances, lasting only five to ten minutes, are turning up at a shop or cafÊ near you. Make sure you don’t miss them!

Venue

city centre, Limerick More Info

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11am to 12pm & 2pm to 3pm

Sat 12th Sept

Duration 5 to 10 mins

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Web: elementalfestival.com

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Theatre

PigNut Productions presents

Ireland’s

Have you got fleas?

It’s amazing! It’s spectacular! It’s astounding!

It’s tiny! The show involves feats of astonishing bravery and breathtaking beauty – acrobatics, trapeze, high-wire and more – all performed by highly trained, teeny tiny fleas.

Venue Biodiversity Garden,

Thomas Street Suitable age: 6-600 More Info

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multiple shows from 12pm

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Duration 20mins show

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do not miss!

Row Whether you like colouring, juggling, dancing, slacklining, listening to music or having your face painted, Bedford Row is the place to be!

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Bedford Row, Wheelchair: Yesď Ą More Info

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12pm - 4.30pm sat 12th Sept Duration 4.5 hours

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Workshop

Shape

Special workshop

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Elemental is delighted to welcome Cartoon Saloon to Limerick.

Song of the Sea animator Rory Conway is delivering a special workshop, where you will discover how simple shapes create complex characters!

Suitable for all ages from 6 years upwards, this event has a limited number of places, so early booking is advisable. Parent or guardian must be in attendance for duration of the workshop.

Venue

Ormston House, Patrick Street More Info

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â‚Ź5

per child

12:30 pm Sat 12th Sept Duration 1hr 15mins

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BOOK: elementalfestival.com

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king of mayhem!

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Fanzini Gather round to witness the jaw-dropping antics of this devilishly handsome Italian Kerryman, Ronaldo Fanzini. He presents fantastic comedy and pure fun in his spoof danger, comedy circus show.

Venue

Thomas Street & Bedford Row Wheelchair: Yes

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2pm & 4pm Sat 12th Sept Duration 40 minutes

Bizarre “Return to the golden age of carnival and side show with Percy Bloodworth and “Bloodworth’s Bizarre”. Family friendly games and entertainment. Test your skills and watch comedy magic tricks and dangerous feats of daring as we perform for your entertainment”.

Venue

Thomas Street & Bedford Row Wheelchair: Yes More Info

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1pm & 3pm Sat 12th Sept

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Pop in for a chat!

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Tattoo Studio

Bullman’s Tattoo Studio will be hosting an open day, in which you can call into the studio and get in close and watch Paul, Tommy and Stewart tattoo. All the staff at Bullman’s will gladly take time and talk to each and every one that calls in. Don’t be shy and pop in for a chat.

Venue

15 Thomas St Basement.

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$

1pm - 3pm Sat 12th Sept Duration - drop in!

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Web: elementalfestival.com

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Hanging HERB Planter workshop

Join artist Mary Conroy to get creative with this eco-friendly workshop. Make your very own personalised hanging herb planter for your home or garden using re-purposed materials.

Venue

Biodiversity Garden, More Info

Thomas St

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Map

$

2 pm - 4 pm Sat 12th Sept Duration - drop in

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Web: elementalfestival.com

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Workshop

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Come and make your very own Elemental rod puppet!

Is there a creature you have always wanted to bring to life?

Using milk bottles, paper, rope, printed materials and twigs, come and turn the benign into the beautiful.

Venue

Ormston House, Patrick Street More Info

lights snacks included

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2.30 pm - 6pm Sat 12th Sept Duration 3.5 hours

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Bigger Picture Projects presents

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‘Charolais‘ is an age-old tale of female rivalry with a new twist: the other woman is cow, a literal one, a purebred Charolais heifer. Siobhan’s boyfriend is a farmer who devotes considerable attention to his prize heifer at the expense of his very pregnant girlfriend. A dark comedy of love and longing: rarely in Irish theatre are the challenges of farming life and the joy of sex expressed so frankly or with such charm.

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69 O’Connell St, former Belltable Wheelchair: Yes More Info

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8 pm Sat 12th Sept Duration 65 mins

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BOOK: elementalfestival.com

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Heritage

sharon slater presents

Exploring

city

A walk and talk around the city centre, this walk will be directed by Sharon Slater (Limerick’s Life) who will give a historical overview. It will also involve participant’s interactions, telling our stories of the Streets of Limerick and how each of these streets have impacted on our lives.

Time Map Venue meet at Thomas st 2 pm Sun 13th Sept & Catherine st Wheelchair: Yes More Info

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Duration 1 hour (approx!)

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Web: www.limerickslife.com

Film

faythe levinepsam macon present

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The Film

Sign Painters celebrates the hand-painted sign industry, an American tradition. This documentary explores a fascinating insight into a highly specialised underground trade, emphasising an appreciation for a balance between art and commerce.

Q&A session with Seán Starr following screening.

“Sign Painters, which has been put together with equal parts affection and skill by directors Faythe Levine and Sam Macon, is fresh and passionate and unexpected.”

– Mark Feeney, Boston Globe

Venue

69 O’Connell St,

former Belltable

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Wheelchair: Yes

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7pm Sun 13th Sept Duration 2 hours

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