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Booking: 061 331549 www.uch.ie
SATURDAY 9TH MAY
UL ORCHESTRA SUMMER PROM Enjoy a collection of film themes from The Magnificent Seven to Jurassic Park, as well as pieces by Mussorgsky and Mozart. With soloist Michael Dooley and guest ensembles from the Limerick School of Music and Redemptorist Centre of Music.
8pm €15 / Conc. €10 / €5
Presented by University of Limerick Orchestra
SATURDAY 16TH & SUNDAY 17TH MAY SPOTLIGHT STAGE SCHOOL presents
UCH Panto star Richie Hayes returns to Limerick for the first ever Summer Panto Camp and
YOUR CHILD CAN BE PART OF IT !
The perfect platform for budding stars who love to
SING, DANCE, ACT AND HAVE F UN! University Concert Hall, Limerick
Monday 13th – Saturday 18th July or Monday 17th –Saturday 22nd August 9.30am – 3.30pm Daily Fee per child: €95
Booking: 061 331549 / www.uch.ie
“GOING HOLLYWOOD”
A feast of scenes from Hollywood’s most famous musical titles including Hairspray, Shrek and Hook performed by the pupils of Spotlight Stage School.
7.30pm €18 / Conc. €15
Presented by Spotlight Stage School
WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CHOIR Primary school pupils from the area perform a broad programme from Bach to the Beatles, joined by special guests including Damien Varley, UL Traditional Musicians and the Nolan School of Dancing.
7.30pm €12
Presented by Cór Náisiúnta na nÓg
THURSDAY 4TH JUNE
ROXBOROUGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK Join the pupils of Scoil An Spioraid Naoimh National School for a Variety Performance to showcase their school year.
7.30pm €15
Presented by Scoil An Spioraid Naoimh National School
Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie
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FRIDAY 5TH JUNE
SATURDAY 20TH JUNE
JUNE RODGERS
CELTIC STEPS
“IN THE MERRY MONTH OF JUNE” This slick, family show brings together June’s stock of hilarious characters - including Oliver Bond, “the spy who loafed me and a Ricky Martin impersonator with a Wickla’ accent - with high energy song and dance routines. A glamorous, up-to-the-minute, fun show, rooted in the best variety theatre tradition!
From its original roots in Sean-nos, set dancing and the incredible high speed and energetic footwork, Irish dance is the life and soul of Celtic Steps performance. Also featuring Irish Music & Song. “Hauntingly beautiful and a good knees up at the same time!”
8pm €30 / €25 Conc. €27 / Family €90
8pm €24 / Conc. €22 / Family €70
SATURDAY 6TH JUNE
SUNDAY 21ST JUNE
GILBERT O’SULLIVAN
“THE NUTCRACKER & FILM SPECTACULAR”
Presented by Pat Egan
Best known for his hits Alone Again (Naturally), Clair and Get Down, worldwide Gilbert O’Sullivan has charted 16 top 40 records including six number one songs, the first of which was 1970’s Nothing Rhymed. Hear all his classics live!
Presented by Celtic Steps & UCH
Join pupils from the Dalton School of Classical Dance, founded in 2008, for this showcase performance. The school accommodates all forms of dance and ballet classes are held daily from the age of four upwards.
8pm €44.05 / €35.50
3pm €10
THURSDAY 11TH & FRIDAY 12TH JUNE
SUNDAY 28TH JUNE
“BACK TO BEFORE”
LIMERICK SINGS
St. Patrick’s Boys and Girls National Schools celebrate 100 years of education in the parish with this summer show. Produced by Gerdi McGlynn and sponsored by the St. Patrick’s Parish Credit Union.
A celebration of choral music with local and visiting choirs, featuring a selection of music including gospel, popular choral selections and operatic choruses.
7pm €12.50 / Student: €7.50
3pm
Presented by Aiken Promotions
Presented by St. Patrick’s Boys/Girls Schools
Presented by Dalton School of Dance
€10 / Conc. €8
Presented by Limerick Sings International Choral Festival
WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE
THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST
SING OUT WITH STRINGS
HOMETOWN
The Irish Chamber Orchestra’s Sing Out with Strings programme celebrates its 7th birthday in true party style with a Magic Carpet high-speed journey stopping off in a variety of colourful countries along the way.
With two number one hits to their name – “Where I Belong” and “Cry for Help”, Hometown are the newest, biggest thing on the boyband scene. See the 6 guys live for one night only!
12.30pm €2.00
8pm €25
Presented by The Irish Chamber Orchestra
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Presented by Savee Entertainment
Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie
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THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW
ALBERT HAMMOND
The Legends of American Country Show is now firmly established as Ireland’s No.1 Country Music Tribute show featuring the music of eight of the biggest names on the American scene including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash.
One of the world’s greatest songwriters, Albert Hammond has written for everyone from Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond to Whitney Houston and Joe Dolan. This stunning show contains his most successful songs such as It Never Rains In Southern California, One Moment In Time, Make me an Island and many more.
8pm €25 / Conc. €20
8pm €28 / Conc. €26
SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER
JURASSIC ADVENTURES
THE BLUES BROTHERS (APPROVED!)
Jurassic Adventures is a brand new production, set on a magical island with a brave cast of amazing actors, a great fun script, superb scenery, and of course DINOSAURS! An absolutely brilliant show for all the family from age 3+
Direct from a residency in Chicago and a national tour of the USA, The Blues Brothers Approved! comes with the Bluettes (three sassy ladies with attitude), the Blues Brothers Band and all those favourite songs - Everybody, Gimme Some Lovin’, Think, Shake a Tailfeather, Sweet Home Chicago and more!
Presented by JMG Music Group
4pm €16.50 / Child €13.50 / Family €50 Presented by World On Stage Ltd
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 delivering his unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life.
8pm €30
Presented by Aiken Promotions
WEDNESDAY 7TH & THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Armed with a cast of hormonal women, Menopause The Musical is an all-singing, all-dancing comedy about four women with nothing in common but hot flushes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binge and more! Star casting to be announced.
8pm €28 / Conc (4+) €25 Presented by Robert C. Kelly
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IN CONCERT WITH HIS BAND
Presented by Tommy Swarbrigg
8pm €25 / Conc. €23
Presented by MLM Concerts Ltd.
SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
CARMEN An Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra, Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most famous, seductive and irresistibly emotional operas of all time.
8pm €25 - €39.50
Presented by Opera & Ballet International
THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
KEITH BARRY “OUT OF CONTROL” Master mentalist and star of “Back In The Room”, Keith Barry brings his brand new show to UCH – prepare to be amazed! Under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult.
8pm €30 Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie
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WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER
TWO BROTHERS Violin maestro Vladimir and his equally gifted younger brother Anton return to UCH with Two Brothers which celebrates popular classical music by the great composers mixed with well-known favourites from the stage and screen.
2016 Events Now On Sale 16TH DECEMBER – 3RD JANUARY
SLEEPING BEAUTY
8pm €20 / Conc. €18
The team that brought you last year’s Smash Hit Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, are back! Bursting with serious celebs, lots of laughs, hopping hits, crazy costumes and stunning sets, the UCH Panto is THE family event for Christmas.
THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER
Sensory Friendly performance on December 23rd at 2pm. Matinee & Evening Shows From €17
Presented by Vladimir Jablokov
THE HIGH KINGS The High Kings - Brian Dunphy, Finbarr Clancy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden – are the true heirs of Ireland’s Folk Heritage and the most exciting Irish folk group to come along in many years.
8pm €25
Presented by Ard Rí Entertainment Ltd
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’. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags.
8pm €34
Presented by MCD
TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER
THE PRIESTS Fathers Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan and David Delargy 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 (NI) Ltd.
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SUNDAY 17TH JANUARY 2016
REELING IN THE SHOWBAND YEARS Reeling In The Showband Years is the Showband Show to top them all! Featuring some of the biggest stars of this magical musical era and hosted by RTÉ’s Ronan Collins who will also perform his acclaimed tribute to Joe Dolan! You’ll go home smiling!
8pm
€30 / Conc. €28
TUESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2016
THE KING IS BACK – BEN PORTSMOUTH Following the huge, sell out success of his first visit to Limerick, Ben Portsmouth returns to UCH! There was only one Elvis but Ben is the closest you will ever get in terms of looks, singing voice and on stage charisma.
8pm €25 / Conc. €23
SATURDAY 5TH MARCH 2016
TOMMY FLEMING Tommy Fleming, one of Ireland’s leading voices, returns to UCH for what will be another stunning live performance, following the huge success of his “The West’s Awake” album in 2015.
8pm €30 Box office +353 61 331549 www.uch.ie
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Conferences & Conferrings SATURDAY 18TH – SATURDAY 25TH JULY
THE 36TH WORLD MEDICAL & HEALTH GAMES University of Limerick is delighted to host this International Medical Symposium and looks forward to welcoming all athletes and supporters. Opening Ceremony on Sunday 19th July in UCH.
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www.medigames.com
SUNDAY 9TH – SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST
THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE CONGRESS Empowering humanity, Inspiring Science. Over 110 workshops will be offered at this Congress, hosted for the first time in Ireland, as well as fascinating lectures given by International speakers familiar with the Technique.
www.atcongress.com
MONDAY 24TH – FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST
UL CONFERRING AWARDS CEREMONIES University Concert Hall hosts the annual University of Limerick summer Conferring Awards Ceremonies and wishes to congratulate all of this year’s graduands.
www.ul.ie
Booking Details Box Office: 061 331549 / www.uch.ie Summer Opening Hours: June 11am – 5pm July & August 11am – 3pm Please note Booking Fees apply on all events* *Friends of UCH Do not Pay Booking Fees
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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 supports today, come along, enjoy and applaud ! 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
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