UCH Autumn Winter 2015 Brochure

SEPT 2015 / JAN 2016

AUTUMN/ WINTER 2015

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AT A GLANCE...

SEPTEMBER Sunday Friday Wednesday Thursday Saturday OCTOBER Saturday Tuesday Friday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Thursday Friday NOVEMBER Friday Saturday Saturday Thursday Wednesday Sunday Thursday DECEMBER Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday JANUARY Sunday Saturday Saturday

13th 18th 23rd & Tues 29th 24th 26th

TITLE Hometown A Taste of Trad Don McLean Legends of American Country Jurassic Adventures

TIME 8pm 1pm 8pm 8pm 4pm

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3rd 6th 9th 17th 24th 27th & Wed 28th 29th 30th

Dylan Moran “Off The Hook” Irish Chamber Orchestra Albert Hammond Oliver Callan Menopause The Musical The Limerick Fling The Goonies (Screening)

11am 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 7pm

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6th 7th 14th 19th 25th 29th 26th & Fri 27th

The Cork Pops Orchestra Carmen Frances Black & Kieran Goss Keith Barry “Out of Control” Two Brothers Miracle On 34th Street (Screening) Nathan Carter

10.15am & 12pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 3pm 8pm

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2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 16th – Jan 3rd

Irish Chamber Orchestra The High Kings UL Orchestra LCU Handel’s “Messiah” Jimmy Carr “Funny Business” Katherine Lynch The Priests UCH Panto – Sleeping Beauty

8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm Various

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17th 23rd 30th

Reeling In The Showband Years Neil Delamere “Ctrl Alt Delamere”

8pm 8pm 8pm

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TUSCANY Bistro

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Our mouth-watering delicious Castletroy Bistro is only a 2 minute drive from the University Concert Hall.

Great Value Menu - Available until 6pm Tuscany Bistro

Tuscany Bistro

9 Newtown Centre, Castletroy, Limerick Tel: 061 333444

Main Street, Ballina, Co. Tipperary Tel: 061 - 376888

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Sunday 13th September

HOMETOWN Just after scoring their 2nd No 1 Single and appearing at the 3Arena with Olly Murs, Hometown - a six piece group of singers from the four corners of Ireland, successful from almost 2000 auditioned by pop Svengali Louis Walsh – come to UCH for their first Limerick concert.

Hometown’s debut single “Where I Belong” became the fastest selling single from a debut artist and the quickest selling single from an Irish artist in 2014, while their second “Cry For Help” also went straight to No 1 in the singles charts.

8pm

Presented by Savee Entertainment Ltd.

€25

Friday 18th September Culture Night Lunchtime Performance

A TASTE OF TRAD

Get Culture Night off to a great start with this FREE lunchtime performance by students of the prestigious MA Irish Traditional Music Performance & Irish Traditional Dance Performance postgraduate courses. Liven up your lunchtime with this midday taste of Trad on campus!

Please see page 8 for details of the Culture Night performance of “Opera Delights” in the Hunt Museum

1pm

FREE EVENT

Presented by the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance and UCH

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Wednesday 23rd September

DON MCLEAN THE AMERICAN TROUBADOUR Don McLean is one of America’s most enduring singer-songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits ‘American Pie’ and ‘Vincent (Starry Starry Night)’.

Since first hitting the charts in 1971, Don has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records world-wide and, in 2004, was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. His songs have been recorded by artists from every musical genre, most notably Madonna’s No. 1 recording of ‘American Pie’ in 2000 and George Michael’s version of ‘The Grave’ in 2003, sung in protest at the Iraq War. Don’t miss this musical icon, LIVE at UCH this September!

Please note the 2nd Don McLean show on Tuesday 29th September is Sold Out.

8pm

€45 (Additional booking fees apply to this event) Presented by Dolans 4 Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie

Thursday 24th September

THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW Now established as one of Irelands No.1 Country Music Tributes, this show features the music of icons including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens and Johhny Cash.

Performed by four well known vocalists - Evan O Donnell, Joe Moore, Rod and Tracey McAuley, complete with authentic costume changes and supported by a live six piece band of Irelands top musicians, this show creates an authentic atmosphere to give audiences that real American Country Experience!

8pm

€25 / Conc. €20

Presented by JMG Music Group

Saturday 26th September

JURASSIC ADVENTURES The most exciting family show- since time began is about to be discovered… by you! This brand new production is set on a magical island, where anything might happen, with a brave cast of amazing actors, a great fun script, superb scenery, and of course DINOSAURS! Get transported to a prehistoric place full of fun, thrills and screams, be amazed and awed by the birth of a baby Dinosaur, but beware of the T. REX mother who wants her egg back! A Dino-Mite show for all the family from age 3+

4pm

€16.50 / Conc. €13.50 / Family (4) €50

Presented by World On Stage Ltd.

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Saturday 3rd October

RIBBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 The National Bodybuilding Championship returns to UCH, open to both men and women. For men the categories include First Timers, U70kg, Men’s Physique and Overall Champion among others. For women there is the Bikini, Bodyfitness, Women’s Physique and the new Women’s Fitness open categories among others.

For further information contact: mickbullman@gmail.com

11am

Presented by Mick Bullman

€30 / Child €15

Tuesday 6th October

DYLAN MORAN “OFF THE HOOK” Dylan Moran, star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary is back with his new stand up show, Off The Hook.

Moran who has been referred to as The Oscar Wilde of comedy, has recently been sharpening his deceptively rambling stand-up in unusual places including Kiev, Moscow and Kazakhstan – making him the first western comic to perform in St Petersburg.

This new show, Off The Hook, his first UK & Ireland tour for three years, promises to deliver more of Moran’s unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life all delivered with poetical panache.

8pm

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€30

Friday 9th October

IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA HAYDN, MOZART & STRAVINSKY Katherine Hunka Director Finghin Collins Piano Haydn’s D major Concerto featuring Finghin Collins is a tour de force of fluency, warmth and taste for the soloist. This highly attractive and satisfying work also promises audiences a taste of the exotic: the Finale is a dazzling Gypsy-Rondo.

Mozart Symphony in D major KV 196+121 La Finta Giardiniera Stravinsky Concerto in D Major Haydn Piano Concerto in D major Hob XVIII:11 Stravinsky Septet Mozart Symphony No. 29 KV 201 A-major

8pm

€20 / Conc. €18 / Students €10

Presented by The Irish Chamber Orchestra

Saturday 17th October

ALBERT HAMMOND One of the world's greatest songwriters, Albert Hammond has accumulated no less than 360 million records sales worldwide. Hear the songs, the stories behind them and the artistes Albert has worked with over five decades including Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, Whitney Houston, Joe Dolan and many more!

An evening of some of the greatest hit songs ‘It Never Rains In Southern California’, ‘The Air That I Breathe’, ‘To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before’ – sung by the song writer himself.

8pm

€28 / Conc. €26

Presented by Tommy Swarbrigg

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Saturday 24th October

OLIVER CALLAN Award-winning satirical impressionist Oliver Callan is fresh from his hit TV and radio series Callan’s Kicks on RTÉ and he’s taking to the stage sending up the top names in politics, sport and entertainment. The controversial mimic returns with a brand new show satirising the hot topics of the day after another year of scandal and controversy across Ireland and the world. Featuring a new array of characters from Conor McGregor to Imelda May and Marty Morrissey to Rachel Allen, as well as old favourites Taoiseach Enda and President Michael D Higgins; a huge range of issues will get the Callan treatment in this biting live show.

8pm

€27 (Additional booking fees apply to this event) Presented by MCD

C U LT U R E N I G H T 2 0 1 5 University Concert Hall & Olive Cowpar present

Opera Delights at the Hunt Museum

Once again UCH & Olive Cowpar present the overwhelming passion of opera in the stunning surrounds of Limerick’s Hunt Museum. Join Sarah Ellen Murphy, Sinead Fitzpatrick, Kevin Neville, Eve Stafford, Jean Wallace and Derek Moloney, performing arias and duets from the most beautiful and best loved operas. With piano accompaniment

by Michael Young.

The Hunt Museum Friday 18th September 7pm / 8pm / 9pm (approx. 30 minutes per session) Tickets (No Charge) will only be available on the day.

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Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th October

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

Starring Mary Byrne, Sue Collins, Niamh Kavanagh & Linda Nolan Following previous sell-out Irish tours in 2010 and 2008 Menopause The Musical is back with a brand new, all-star cast of hormonal women, one-liners about memory loss and innuendo-laden versions of pop classics. Starring X Factor sensation Mary Byrne, Sue Collins (The Nualas), Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and Linda Nolan (The Nolans) the hilarious Menopause The Musical is an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of women and 'The Change', bringing together four women with nothing in common but hot flushes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex, plastic surgery and more!

Directed by Richie Hayes

8pm

€28 / Conc. €25

Presented by Robert C Kelly, Óskar Eiriksson & GFour Productions LLC

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Thursday 29th October

THE LIMERICK FLING One hundred performers from five continents will come together to celebrate all the creativity, talent and passion that the Irish World Academy has to offer in this unique concert. Joined by musicians from Meitheal, the annual residential trad summer school, The Limerick Fling will be a spectacular flash of music and dance at the cutting edge of the Irish tradition. Expect noted musicians, singers and dancers as well as students of the BA and MA programmes.

8pm

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Presented by the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance and UCH

Friday 30th October

THE GOONIES Film Screening

Relive the magic of this cult classic on the big screen to celebrate its 30th anniversary! The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film featuring a band of pre-teens who discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willie, a legendary 17th-century pirate!

Tickets must be pre-booked and can only be collected on the evening of the performance. Any tickets 7.45pm will be released. uncollected by 6.45pm

7pm 8pm

Screening presented by UCH

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Free Event

Friday 6th November

SONG & DANCE – A CELEBRATION THE CORK POPS ORCHESTRA The Cork Pops Orchestra provides a music entertainment service that includes these orchestral concerts for schools. Directed by broadcaster and musician Evelyn Grant and cellist Gerry Kelly, they bring a magical musical experience to every occasion.

Sponsored by RTÉ Lyric FM

10.15am & 12 noon €8 Tickets available via corkpops@gmail.com

Presented by Evelyn Grant & Cork Pops Orchestra

Saturday 7th November

CARMEN

Make the most of your night with a Pre-Opera Supper in the beautiful River Bistro!

Award winning opera producer Ellen Kent returns to UCH bringing the heat and passion of Spain in this magnificent production of Bizet’s Carmen, the story of the bewitching gypsy girl whose tantalising beauty lures a soldier to desertion and leads to her own murder. The opera includes some of the most evocative and best-loved melodies in opera –The Habanera, The Seguidilla, The Flower Song, The Chanson Bohème and perhaps the bestknown baritone aria of all The Toreador’s Song.

“Impassioned and sultry” The Observer “A feast for the eyes and ears” Edinburgh Evening News

8pm

€39 / €36.50 / €25 Conc. Available

Presented by Ellen Kent and Opera & Ballet International Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie

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Saturday 14th November

FRANCES BLACK & KIERAN GOSS REUNION Following the huge success of their sold out Glasgow and Belfast shows in January, Frances Black and Kieran Goss embark on a Reunion tour in Ireland this November, 20 years after their last tour together. In the intervening years both artists have enjoyed huge international success in their respective solo careers, but it was the inspired pairing of these unique talents as a duo in the early ’90s that first caught the imagination of the Irish public.

8pm

€27.50 / Conc. €25

Presented by David Hull Promotions

Thursday 19th November

KEITH BARRY "OUT OF CONTROL" Internationally acclaimed mentalist Keith Barry returns to UCH with his brand new, live show “Out of Control”, his most limit-pushing live show yet, which is set to blow everyone’s mind! Keith has established himself as Ireland’s biggest touring entertainment star, with years of sell-out tours and theatre runs under his belt. He has now also become a household name in the UK as part of ITV1’s primetime Saturday night hit show “You’re Back in the Room” with Phillip Schofield.

Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult!

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8pm

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€30

Wednesday 25th November

TWO BROTHERS Following their hugely successful debut Irish tour Violin maestro Vladimir is once again delighted to share the stage with his equally gifted younger brother Anton. Two Brothers celebrates popular classical music by the great composers where Vladimir and Anton highlight pieces from their Russian heritage - mixed with well-known favourites from the stage and screen.

Completing the gifted trio will be pianist Adam Kuruc. Hear pieces such as, ‘If I were a Rich Man’, ‘Sunrise Sunset’ and ‘Those Were The Days’ as well as well known themes from Dr Zhivago, The Godfather and other cinema favourites.

8pm

€20 / Conc. €18

Presented by Vladimir Productions Ltd.

Sunday 29th November

MIRACLE ON 34TH Film Screening STREET

UCH Student Members Go Free

Get Christmas off to a wonderful start at this screening of a Seasonal classic staring Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins and Dylan McDermott! Miracle on 34th Street is about a little girl (Susan) who discovers that dreams really do come true! After meeting a special department store Santa who’s convinced he is the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all – something to believe in.

The perfect pre-Christmas afternoon for all the family!

3pm

€7.50 / Conc. €6 & €5 / Family (4) €20

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Thursday 26th & Friday 27th November

NATHAN CARTER Nathan Carter returns to UCH following his previous sell out shows! The affable twenty two year old singer with the film star good looks has already recorded four CDs and a hugely successful DVD in his short career to date.

Expect all his hit songs including “One For The Road”, “Caledonia”, “Wagon Wheel” and “Where I Wanna Be”.

Nathan and the band have a highly polished show gained from constant touring for the past three years. With a high tech stage set with video walls, pyrotechnics and special effects they have justifiably earned their reputation for putting on a really great live show. Don’t miss country music’s brightest star with his band live at UCH!

8pm

€25

Presented by Tommy Swarbrigg

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Wednesday 2nd December

IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

MOZART, MENDELSSOHN & MORE! Jörg Widmann

Principal Guest Conductor/Clarinet

Mozart‘s Figaro overture sets the scene for the hilarity that ensues, while his Serenade No. 12 for winds (referred to as Nacht Musique) shows the composer’s ingenious way of mixing a light serenade tone with an artful descant model. In each of his 5 String Quartets, Jörg Widmann explores a different aspect of the most intimate of sound worlds.

Mozart Marriage of Figaro Overture KV 492 Widmann String Quartet No. 1 Mozart Serenade No. 12 KV 388 C-minor (Nacht Musique) Sándor Veress Sonatina for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 8 in D major (version for Strings & Winds)

8pm

€20 / Conc. €18 / Students €10

Presented by The Irish Chamber Orchestra

Thursday 3rd December

THE HIGH KINGS The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland’s Folk Heritage, are the most exciting folk group in Ireland today. Brian Dunphy, Finbarr Clancy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden are all internationally acclaimed singers and multi instrumentalists. Bringing a rousing acoustic flavour to brand new songs as well as old favourites, a live show by The High Kings is not to be missed.

8pm

Presented by Ard Rí Entertainments

€25

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Friday 4th December

UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT Come and hear the University of Limerick Orchestra perform the fantastic Symphony No 1 by Tchaikovsky, as well as Christmas favourites to begin the festive season. Also expect new twists on some old favourites.

8pm

€15 / Conc. €10

Presented by University of Limerick Orchestra

Saturday 5th December

HANDEL’S MESSIAH Limerick Choral Union (LCU), having celebrated 50 years of singing returns to UCH with a performance of the much loved work Handel’s ‘Messiah’. ‘Messiah’ is an awe inspiring oratorio regularly performed by LCU who propel the work forward with great emotional impact and uplifting messages – a ‘must’ for all during the Christmas season!

LCU will be accompanied by LCU Symphony orchestra and four wonderful soloists – Jean Wallace (Soprano), Martha Bredin (Alto), Patrick Hyland (Tenor) and John Molloy (Bass).

8pm

€25 / Conc. €22

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Sunday 6th December

JIMMY CARR "FUNNY BUSINESS" Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’.

Really not that big a deal. Live comedy is what Jimmy does best. His stand-up achievements to date include a British Comedy Award for ‘Best Live Stand-Up Tour’ and a Perrier Award nomination. On stage, he’s even funnier and even more outrageous and Funny Business is his brand new stand-up show.

8pm

€34 (Additional booking fees apply to this event)

Over 14s only

Presented by MCD

Monday 7th December

KATHERINE LYNCH

“YOU DON’T BRING ME FLOWERS” Join Katherine Lynch in the hilariously funny world premiere of “You Don't Bring Me Flowers" presented by the ZAC Group. Watch as she leads an exceptional cast through a story of family ups and downs in the way only Katherine Lynch can! This is a show guaranteed to have you laughing all the way home!

8pm

Presented by the ZAC Group

€25

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Tuesday 8th December

THE PRIESTS Fathers Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan and David Delargy’s debut album sold 3 Million copies which secured a place in the Guinness Book Of World Records. They play many concerts each year in Europe and the USA and manage to balance performing with their Parish life. The Priests are delighted to present Christmas With The Priests singing much loved classics as well as cherished seasonal songs.

8pm

€35 / Conc. €32.50

Presented by Wonderland Productions Ltd.

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC, COMEDY, DRAMA & DANCE WITH A UNIVERSITY CONCERT HALL

Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, Retirement…. or just to say Thank You! a UCH Gift Card…the ideal gift this year Available in all denominations from the Box Office at 061 331549

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Wednesday 16th December – Sunday 3rd January

SLEEPING BEAUTY Starring Keith Duffy, Richie Hayes, George McMahon, Leanne Moore, Hilda Fay, Myles Breen & Richard Lynch

The Pantomime of your Dreams is coming to UCH! From the team that brought you last year’s smash hit, sell out show Jack and the Beanstalk comes this year’s much anticipated University Concert Hall Panto, Bursting with serious celebs, lots of laughs, hopping hits, crazy costumes and stunning sets, Sleeping Beauty will be the most fun your family will have this Christmas!

There will be a Sensory Friendly performance of Sleeping Beauty on Wednesday 23rd December at 2pm.

Lower music, brighter lights and an absence of sudden noise or banging are just some of the changes that will make this show more accessible for some families.

Don’t be caught NAPPING (like our heroine) and Book Now for the what will be THE smash hit, sell out show of the Season!

DATES, TIMES & TICKET PRICES SCHOOL SHOWS Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th & Monday 21st December @ 10am & 1pm Friday 18th December @ 10am Tickets: €15 ECONOMY SHOWS Friday 18th December @ 6.30pm Saturday 19th December @ 2pm & 6.30pm Sunday 20th December @ 6.30pm Tuesday 22nd December @ 2pm & 6.30pm Wednesday 23rd December @ 2pm (Sensory) & 6.30pm Saturday 26th December @ 6.30pm Sunday 3rd January @ 5.30pm Tickets: Family (4) €68 / Adult €25 / Conc. €20 / Groups 10+ €17 GENERAL SHOWS Sunday 20th December @ 2pm Saturday 26th December @ 2pm Sunday 27th December @ 2pm & 6.30pm Monday 28th December @ 2pm & 6.30pm Tuesday 29th December @ 2pm & 6.30pm Wednesday 30th December @ 2pm & 6.30pm Thursday 31st December @ 2pm Saturday 2nd January @ 2pm & 6.30pm Sunday 3rd January @ 1pm Tickets: Family (4) €88 / Adult €27.50 / Conc. €22.50 / Groups 10+ €22 / 50+ €20

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Sunday 17th January

REELING IN THE SHOWBAND YEARS “Reeling In the Showband Years” which has been a complete sell out in recent years, returns once again to UCH. RTE’s Ronan Collins is back as Host and Compere along with Brendan Bowyer, The King and living legend of showbiz for the past 50 years. The wonderful Joe Mac from The Dixies Showband and Gina from The Champions will be joined by Shaun O’Dowd from Ding-A-Ling, Keith & Lorraine McDonald and The Conquerors Showband, one of the greatest of them all! Ronan will sing his renowned tributes to the great Joe Dolan and Dickie Rock, before a full cast salute to this wonderful era!

8pm

€30 / Conc. €28

Presented by Tommy Swarbrigg

Saturday 23rd January

NEIL DELAMERE CTRL ALT DELAMERE Neil Delamere returns to UCH with a brand new show brimming with hilarious stories and incisive wit. 2015 saw the award-winning comedian continue his star turn on the perennially popular The Blame Game for BBC NI on TV and radio. Neil also landed his own weekend national radio show for Today FM. Now, however, he’s back to his first love, telling tall tales and spinning side- splitting yarns about the events of the last year.

8pm

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Saturday 30th January

PAT SHORTT “SELFIE” sell-out show “Selfie”! This tells the tales of a singing undertaker Mossey Burke, along with a host of new characters, as Mossey recounts his favourite funeral a funeral that was nearly the death of him! at everyday Irish life has cemented his place in the public hearts, along with that, his work on stage and screen over and award winning talent. This new show is an entertaining throwback similar to that in the days of D’Unbelievables!

8pm

€28

Presented by Shortt Comedy Theatre

Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th January

UL CONFERRING AWARDS CEREMONIES University Concert Hall hosts the annual University of Limerick Winter Conferring Awards Ceremonies and wishes to congratulate all of this year’s graduands. www.ul.ie

UNIVERSITY CONCERT HALL WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK ITS CHAMPION FRIENDS

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FRIENDS EVENTS

Thursday 1st October, 2pm – 6pm A GEORGIAN AFTERNOON Join us for a charming afternoon in Limerick’s Georgian quarter, featuring a trip to The Frank McCourt Museum, a private tour of Limerick City Gallery and a classic Afternoon Tea in No. 1 Pery Square.

The Frank McCourt Museum

www.frankmccourtmuseum.com A museum dedicated to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt. Explore a reconstruction of a kitchen and bedroom from 1930's Limerick, visit the classroom that Frank attended as a young boy, and sit at his desk!

Limerick City Gallery

www.gallery.limerick.ie Celebrate 30 Years of Limerick City Gallery of Art’s Permanent Collection, curated by Paul M.O’Reilly, with a tour of outstanding works by Jack B. Yeats, Sir William Orpen, Séan Keating, Paul & Grace Henry, William Leech, Sir John Lavery, and many more.

Pery Square Hotel – Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room www.oneperysquare.com La Maison Pery Classic Afternoon Tea includes a selection of delicious Sweet & Savory treats, served in the drawing room at the heart of this house with its beautiful grand old original marble surround and burning log fire.

Friends: ¤20 / Non Friends: ¤25

October – November MUSIC APPRECIATION SERIES Please see Page 25 for full details

Saturday 7th November PRE-OPERA SUPPER

Make your night at Carmen extra special by enjoying a delightful pre-opera supper in the beautiful surrounds of The River Bistro Friends ¤24 / Non Friends ¤29

Thursday 3rd December

Christmas & Cabernet We are delighted to welcome Noel Mac Mahon, Fine Wine Buyer at Febvre & Co. Fine Wines, to talk our Friends through the wines he would suggest with that most special meal, Christmas dinner. Noel will take us through what wine pairs with the bird itself, along with the trimmings, ranging from the slightly bitter Brussels Sprouts and the sweeter Cranberry sauce to the vast array of Turkey stuffings! With reds, whites and prosecco to taste and discuss, there will be something to whet all appetites! Friends ¤10 / Non Friends ¤15

For further information, to book or to become a Friend of UCH, please contact Mairead (061 213306 / mairead@uch.ie) or Emma (061 213307 / emma.foote@uch.ie)

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MUSIC APPRECIATION AN AUTUMN SERIES OF TALKS Following the success of our Spring Music Appreciation series, we are delighted to announce this Autumn series of talks which aim to expand your understanding and appreciation of classical and Irish music!

19TH OCTOBER

Beethoven’s Shorter Piano Sonatas Stuart O’Sullivan

Although most people associate Beethoven’s name with very large scale works such as the Ninth or Appassionata sonatas, the monumental was only one aspect of his musical personality. In this talk Stuart O’Sullivan looks at the shorter piano sonatas, which give us a much more intimate view of the great composer and cast a very interesting light on him. Illustrated with extracts from the works of Beethoven, performed by Stuart.

CARMEN Ellen Kent

2ND NOVEMBER

We are delighted to welcome renowned Opera producer and director Ellen Kent to UCH for this talk on Bizet’s Carmen, just days before the full scale opera is presented at the venue. Listen as Ellen explores the story of Carmen, delves into the magnificent arias and recounts her personal experiences of bringing this iconic opera to life on stage.

9TH NOVEMBER

chief O’Neill’s Music of Ireland Mícheál O Súilleabháin

Francis O'Neill (1848-1936) was born in County Cork, spent some time at sea, a short time working as a shepherd in the Sierra Nevada foothills, qualified as a teacher in Missouri and eventually settled in Chicago where he became Chief of Police in 1901. O'Neill's published music collections had an enormous influence on Irish music of the twentieth century. In this Recital-Lecture, Irish composer and academic Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin will perform many of the airs and dance tunes collected by O’Neill in Chicago.

16TH NOVEMBER

The Great Pianists

Stuart O’Sullivan Horowitz, Rubinstein, Arrau, Gilels, Richter….many of the most famous musical names of the past century have been pianists. Stuart O’Sullivan gives a personal view of some of the greatest pianists of the 20th and 21st centuries and assesses their significance and legacy. Illustrated with recordings of the artists discussed.

Venue: University Concert Hall. Time: 7pm – 9pm Price: Package Price (All 4 Talks) €50 / Individual Talks €15 Friends Discount: Package Price €30 / Individual Talks €12 Please note Friends of UCH can avail of Advance Booking until Monday 14th September For further information, to book or to become a Friend of UCH, please contact Mairead (061 213306 / mairead@uch.ie) or Emma (061 213307 / emma.foote@uch.ie) Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie

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CAMERATA IRELAND Barry Douglas, piano

Saturday 13th February 2016 Programme Haydn Beethoven Beethoven

Symphony No 88 in G Piano Concerto No 2 in B flat Symphony No 4 in B flat

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2016 UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday 2nd February Thursday 4th February Saturday 13th February Friday 19th February Saturday 5th March Friday 18th March Tues 29th – Sat 2nd April Saturday 9th April Wednesday 20th April Friday 6th May

THE KING IS BACK – BEN PORTSMOUTH A NIGHT WITH THE STARS featuring Ray Lynam, Louise Morrissey, Patrick O’Sullivan and more!

CAMERATA IRELAND DES BISHOP TOMMY FLEMING MIKE DENVER BREAKING DAD THE THREE TENORS TOSCA KATE RUSBY

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FOR AN ENJOYABLE & COMFORTABLE VISIT TO UCH PLEASE NOTE….

BOOKING

By Phone: 061 331549 In Person: UCH Box Office, Foundation Building, UL Monday to Friday – 10am to 5pm until 8.30pm (Performance Days) Saturdays – 4.30pm to 8.30pm (Performance Days) Online: www.uch.ie / Select your own seat option

BOOKING FEES

• No Booking Fees when paying by cash • €1.75 per ticket applies when purchased with debit/credit card by phone • €2 per ticket applies when purchased online • A total fee of €5 per booking (not per ticket) will apply to groups of 5+ • No booking fee applies for groups of 10+ Booking Fees do not apply to Friends of UCH.

CONCESSIONS

Concessions are available for selected concerts to Friends of UCH, Senior Citizens, Students, University of Limerick Staff, Unwaged & Groups.

Please enquire at time of booking.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Seats are available for Wheelchair users and their companions. Please specify any special requirements when booking your tickets.

An induction loopsystem for hard of hearing patrons is installed in the Auditorium.

UCH would like to thank Fergusons for their sponsorship of this loop.

REFRESHMENTS

A full bar, ice-cream and confectionery are available in the UCH atrium prior to shows and during all intervals.

The Allegro Café at UCH serves tea, coffee and light refreshments from 7pm on performance nights.

The Pavilion Restaurant on the UL campus serves a full evening menu from 5pm-9pm.

Numerous restaurants can be found in the vicinity of the UL campus including the Castletroy Park Hotel & Tuscany Bistro (Annacotty).

WITHIN THE AUDITORIUM

There is no guarantee of late seating so please arrive early in order to avoid any disappointment. If not you may only be admitted during a suitable break in performance.

Cameras, video equipment and recording devices are not permitted.

Please switch off your mobile phone before taking your seat.

UCH Ushers are there to help! Please do not hesitate to ask them for any assistance required during your visit.

KEEP IN TOUCH

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PARKING

Please note the Foundation car park is becoming a Pay Car Park, however, barriers will be lifted for complimentary exit for customers leaving after performances at UCH.

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Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie

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BECOME A FRIEND TODAY

As a Friend of UCH you will enjoy a host of benefits including priority booking, discounted tickets, special offers and invitations to receptions throughout the year.

There is nothing like a truly great live show so join some Ireland’s devoted arts supporters today, come along, enjoy and applaud !

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Make someone a Friend this Christmas and receive a complimentary Christmas CD!

Membership starts at �100 per annum Student Membership available for just �10 per annum (LIMITED BENEFITS)

Contact Mairead Tierney for further details at 061 213306 / mairead@uch.ie Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie

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