Galway Arts Festival Programme 2011

GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 11 - 24 JULY 2011

WWW . GALWAYARTSFESTIVAL . COM In Association With

GALWAY - IRELAND

GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL PRODUCTION/TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT Adam Fitzsimons Rob Usher

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Paul Fahy CHIEF EXECUTIVE John Crumlish

OPERATIONS MANAGER Caroline Henry Aisling O’Sullivan, Assistant

FESTIVAL ADMINISTRATOR Elizabeth Duffy

FRIENDS’ CO–ORDINATOR Laura Rigney

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Gerry Cleary

VOLUNTEERS CO–ORDINATOR Susan McKenna

BOX OFFICE MANAGERS Frances Burke Gaby Froese

ARTIST LIAISON Eoin Durkin, Siobhan Forde Liam Parkinson, Hugh Lavelle

COMMUNICATIONS – NEW MEDIA & MARKETING Tracey Ferguson COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLICITY Gwen O’Sullivan Kathy Scott

GRAPHIC DESIGN Hilda Reid – Wish Design Solutions PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING Colm Hogan, Marina Levitina WEB DESIGN Design Associates

GROUP SALES & MARKETING Elaine Divilly

FESTIVAL POSTER Leon Butler

GAF TV Justin McCarthy, Director

PRINT Castle Print

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bernadette Mullarkey, Chair Jacinta Dwyer John Grealish Tiernan Henry Gary Joyce Maccon Keane Fidelma Mullane Ted Turton We would like to take this opportunity to thank The Arts Council and our other key funders, sponsors and friends for their continued and vital support. We would also like to thank you, the audience, and we look forward to seeing you in Galway in July.

GAF TV For regular Festival updates and news, check out Galway Arts Festival’s online TV channel www.galwayartsfestival.com/gaftv

GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL, BLACK BOX THEATRE, DYKE RD, GALWAY, IRELAND ADMINISTRATION 091 509700 BOX OFFICE 091 566577 FROM JUNE 16 INFO@GALWAYARTSFESTIVAL.COM WWW.GALWAYARTSFESTIVAL.COM

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 1

PRINCIPAL FUNDING AGENCIES

In Association With

FESTIVAL LEADERSHIP PARTNERS

MAJOR MEDIA PARTNERS

FUNDING AGENCIES G A LW AY COUNTY COUNCIL

MAJOR SUPPORTING SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

MEDIA SPONSORS

PATRONS

1

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 2

THEATRE • world premiere

Landmark Productions and Galway Arts Festival present

Cillian Murphy in

Misterman Written and Directed by

Enda Walsh Thomas is on a journey. Where did it begin? What voices does he hear?

And what will they tell him to do?

Cillian Murphy makes his eagerly–awaited return to the stage in a dark, dangerous and blisteringly funny tale of one man and his judgement day.

Enda Walsh directs an electrifying new version of his devastating play.

The production reunites two major stars for the first time since their collaboration with Walsh’s groundbreaking Disco Pigs fifteen years ago.

They are joined by a world–class creative team: the production is designed by Jamie Vartan, with lighting by Adam Silverman and sound design by Gregory Clarke, and features the world premiere of a specially–commissioned score by Donnacha Dennehy.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11

7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24

Black Box Theatre, 7.30pm, €20- €29.50 Sunday 10, Sunday 17 & Sunday 24 July, 6pm Matinees Saturday 16 & Saturday 23 July, 3pm PREVIEWS JULY 7-10 Duration 1 hour 30 minutes

2

Backstage at the Festival Post-show talk with Enda Walsh and Cillian Murphy 13 July

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 3

IRELAND

“One of the most dazzling wordsmiths of contemporary theatre.”

The Guardian

Photo: Rich Gilligan

3

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 4

THEATRE • IRISH PREMIERE

Propeller

The Comedy of Errors

By William Shakespeare Directed by Edward Hall

4

Photo: Manuel Harlan

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 5

ENGLAND The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s most farcical comedy, and also his smartest. Two sets of estranged twins, separated at birth, find themselves in the same city 25 years later with hilarious consequences. A series of mistaken identities, assumed personas, and wild mishaps bring a family crisis into heart–warming focus. Fortunately the audience is always one step ahead.

“Propeller has brought Shakespeare kicking and screaming into the 21st century.”

Metro

“Blissfully entertaining.”

The Guardian

★★★★★ “Pace, wit, precision and invention” What’s on Stage

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19

21 22 23

Town Hall Theatre, 8pm, €25 (€20 conc.)

Friday 22 July, Matinee ONLY 2pm Duration 2 hours 15 minutes

Supporting Propeller’s season at Galway Arts Festival

5

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 6

THEATRE • irish premiere

Paines Plough and Drum Theatre

Love, Love, Love

By Mike Bartlett Directed by James Grieve

6

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 7

ENGLAND

“It could have been politicians or old men, an orchestra or ballet or something old like that but it wasn’t. It was pop music. Young people, like us, dressed up as they want. Things are changing every day at the moment.”

June 25, 1967. The night The Beatles sang All You Need Is Love, the first live global TV event, and Kenneth and Sandra know the world is changing.

And they want some of it. Olivier Award–winning playwright Mike Bartlett’s ferociously funny new play Love, Love, Love takes on the baby boomer generation as it retires, and finds it full of trouble. Smoking, drinking, ambitious and paranoid, one couple’s forty–year journey from initial burst to full bloom.

A head–rush of pure comic catharsis.

★★★★★ “Mike Bartlett’s bang-on-themoney new play...thrilling.”

The Daily Telegraph

“Dazzling.”

The Observer

“Lethally funny…beautifully performed…not to be missed.”

The Independent

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 12 13 14 15 16 Town Hall Theatre, 8pm, €25 (€20 conc.)

Matinee Saturday 16 July, 2pm Duration 2 hours 25 minutes Backstage at the Festival Post-show talk with the cast, James Grieve and Mike Bartlett 13 July

7

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 8

THEATRE • irish premiere

Propeller

Richard III

By William Shakespeare Directed by Edward Hall

Richard III brings the War of the Roses cycle of history plays to a close in bloody fashion. Arguably Shakespeare’s most villainous King, we watch in horror and delight as Richard murders his way to the throne, unable to resist his cruel wit and dark humour. One of the greatest political plays, this is a hugely entertaining and diabolical adventure that tells the story of one man’s journey to heaven, then back to hell.

★★★★★ “A tour de force.”

The Daily Telegraph

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20

22 23

Town Hall Theatre, 8pm, €25 (€20 conc.)

Saturday 23 JULY, Matinee only 2pm Duration 2 hours 45 minutes DIRECTORS CIRCLE

8

,

Backstage at the Festival Post-show talk with the Propeller cast 20 July

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 9

ENGLAND “Truly mesmerising.”

British Theatre Guide

Supporting Propeller’s season at Galway Arts Festival

Photo: Manuel Harlan

9

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 10

THEATRE

IRELAND

Corcadorca

REQUEST PROGRAMME

By FranZ Xaver Kroetz Translation Katharina Hehn

Directed by Pat Kiernan Featuring Eileen Walsh Request Programme is an intimate, non–verbal, site–specific show which takes an extraordinary look into the life of a woman who, in the course of one evening, makes a decision that changes her life forever. Accompanied only by the sound of a radio request programme, she moves through the small daily acts on which her life is built. But this is not a day like all the others.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 City Centre Apartment, 6pm, €15 (€12 conc.)

MATINEES Friday 15, Saturday 16, Friday 22, Saturday 23 July, 1pm Meet at THE western hotel, prospect hill, 12.45pm or 5.45pm sharp Duration 1 hour, AGE 16+

10

Photo: Mike McSweeney

Backstage at the Festival Corcadorca @ 20. Pat Kiernan, Eileen Walsh and guests in conversation 14 July, 3pm at druid

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 11

THEATRE

IRELAND

Fishamble Theatre Company

Silent

By Pat Kinevane Directed by Jim Culleton Music by Denis Clohessy

Silent is the touching story of homeless McGoldrig, who once had splendid things. But he has lost it all – including his mind. He now dives into the wonderful wounds of this past through the romantic world of Rudolph Valentino.

Dare to laugh at despair and gasp at redemption in this brave and beautiful new production.

“A striking performance under Jim Culleton’s effective direction...”

The Irish Times

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 12 13 14 15 16 Druid Theatre, 8pm, €20 (€18 conc.)

Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes Backstage at the Festival Post-show talk with Jim Culleton, Pat Kinevane and Gavin Kostick 13 july

11

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 12

PHYSICAL THEATRE / CIRCUS • irish premiere

ThisSideUp Acrobatics

CONTROLLED FALLING PROJECT “...a significant wow factor.”

The Guardian

★★★★★ British Theatre Guide

12

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 13

AUSTRALIA

Controlled Falling Project is a thrilling and sophisticated circus experiment, where old science meets new circus in a heart–stopping, high–energy creative spectacle.

Set in a 1930’s science laboratory ThisSideUp’s gravity–defying circus is performed with vitality by this breathtaking company.

Captivating for audiences of all ages.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19 20 21 22 Bailey Allen Hall, NUI GALWAY 8pm, €18 (€12 conc./CHILD), FAMILY TICKET €50 Duration 1 hour Backstage at the Festival Post-show talk with the cast 19 july

Photo: Michael Whiteman

13

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

SPECTACLE

Les PhilEbulistes

Arcane Spectacular French acrobats and circus artists Les Philébulistes’ new show Arcane has wowed audiences all over the world.

Two giant moving wheels are used as a structure for daring and jaw dropping acrobatic feats.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 13 14 Eyre Square, 2pm & 6pm FREE

14

10:36

Page 14

FRANCE

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 15

SPECTACLE

IRELAND

Macnas

This Fierce Beauty Directed by Noeline Kavanagh

Somewhere in space My heart hangs Sparks streaming, Shaking the air To other boundless hearts.

“…wild…hypnotic…raucous…”

The Irish Independent (Macnas’ The Wild Hunt, 2010)

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 8.45pm FREE This Fierce Beauty begins at the Spanish Arch travelling on to Quay Street, High Street, Shop Street, William Street, Eglinton Street, Francis Street, over the Salmon Weir Bridge to the Fisheries Field.

15

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 16

SPECTACLE

AUSTRALIA

ERTH

DINOSAUR PETTING ZOO The eye–popping visual feast that is the Dinosaur Petting Zoo is an extraordinary performance that takes children and adults on a prehistoric journey through an incredible cast of dinosaurs that inhabited our world millions of years ago. Children will get up close and personal with these amazingly life–like creatures during this fun–filled show.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19 20 21 19, 20 July 4pm Galway Shopping Centre 19, 20 July 1pm, 21 July 1pm & 4pm Eyre Square via Shop Street to Spanish Arch FREE

,

Galway Youth Theatre / Nuns Island Theatre

Love and Money

By Dennis Kelly Directed by Niall Cleary

David conducts an office romance by e–mail.

But a shocking admission unravels his relationship.

Love and Money offers a cautionary tale of consumerism gone mad, putting spiralling debt and its effect on love under the microscope.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 ,

16

IRELAND

Nuns Island Theatre, 5pm, €14 (€12 conc.)

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes, Age 14+

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 17

TREATRE / MUSIC / DANCE • World premiere

JAPAN / IRELAND

Featherhead Productions In association with Galway Arts Centre present

,

THE Devil s Spine Band Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s lecture tour to the mining town of Leadville Colorado in 1881, this ‘saloon’ style evening features Japanese butoh dancers Gyohei Zaitsu and Maki Watanabe, (who last wowed audiences at the 2007 GAF with her role in slat), the extraordinary performer Olwen Fouéré, guitarist Ed Deane, percussionist Noel Bridgeman and composer/director Trevor Knight.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20 21 22 23 Radisson Live Lounge, 8.30pm, €18 (€15 conc.)

Duration 2 hours 15 minutes

The Devil’s Spine Band will initiate you into their surreal desert world, combining the gritty atmosphere of the Wild West with Japanese butoh performance and Ireland’s finest blues–rock musicians in a stunning visual setting by artist Alice Maher.

IRELAND

AN TAIBHDHEARC

BAS TAISMEACH AINRIALAI Le Dario Fo Faoi StiUir PAdraic O Tuairisc

This West of Ireland version of Dario Fo’s classic Accidental Death of an Anarchist explores the murky world of police and civil service cover–ups and the ridiculous nature of authority. Peformed in Irish.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhan, Co, Galway, 8pm, €15 (€12 conc.)

Indreabhán is a 30 minute drive from Galway City

17

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 18

MUSIC “Few in hip–hop can rock a house like this.”

The Guardian

Galway Arts Festival and Roisin Dubh present

De La Soul and

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble 18

De La Soul

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 19

U.S.A. / IRELAND

The Kanyu Tree

American hip–hop legends De La Soul bring its snappy brand of ‘old–skool cool’ to the Festival Big Top. More recently known for their collaborations with Gorillaz, (including the Grammy Award winning Feel Good Inc.), De La Soul made their name with their eclectic sampling and quirky lyrics. With a string of critically acclaimed albums from Stakes is High to the cult classic De La Soul is Dead, hip–hop has rarely sounded as uplifting.

De La Soul are joined by Hypnotic Brass Ensemble who take their stylistic cues from jazz, funk, hip–hop, and various strains of world music to deliver a powerful live experience.

Support from The Kanyu Tree and Daithí.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 23 Festival Big Top, Fisheries Field Doors 6.30pm / Show 7pm, €32.50, STANDING

“Irrepressibly raucous.”

The Guardian

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

19

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 20

MUSIC

IRELAND

Galway Arts Festival and Roisin Dubh present

BELL X1 with

Duke Special

“In short, a triumph.”

The Irish Independent

AND LIAM FINN Bell X1 are one of hottest bands on the Irish music scene with a deserved reputation as amazing live performers. Their new critically acclaimed, best–selling album Bloodless Coup, the follow up to the hugely successful Blue Lights on the Runway, has been generating an international buzz for the band on a level not seen before. With their single Velcro currently a huge radio hit, Bell X1’s Big Top appearance is set to be one of the hottest tickets this summer.

Support comes from Duke Special whose inimitable style and lush musicality have endeared him to music lovers around the world and NZ native Liam Finn, singer/songwriter extraordinaire, and one of the brightest stars on today’s indie music scene.

20

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 16 Festival Big Top, Fisheries Field Doors 6.30pm / Show 7pm, €35, STANDING

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 21

MUSIC

IRELAND

James Vincent McMorrow James Vincent McMorrow’s debut number one album Early in the Morning revealed an exceptionally gifted songwriter and performer, earning many comparisons to Bon Iver. He recently played a series of hugely successful US dates including the 2011 SXSW Festival where he fast became one of the must–see acts.

"McMorrow’s silken voice, is enough to break a hitherto impenetrable heart."

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 22

The Irish Times

ROISIN DUBH, Doors 8.30pm / show 9pm, €24 (€22 conc.), Standing

THE WALLS Joined onstage by virtual band–mates playing drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, mandolin and brass, The Walls’ new live show is an audio–visual feast of images and video footage.

Stop the Lights, The Walls’ forthcoming album released later this summer will feature in this show, along with songs from their extensive back catalogue.

“The Walls have penned an impressive list of Irish radio anthems.”

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 15

Hot Press

,

Monroe s LIVE, Doors 8.30pm / Show 9pm, €15 (€13 conc.), Limited Seating

GEMMA HAYES With Ann Scott & Elaine Mai

Photo: Richard Gilligan

“Stunning. Sheer beauty.”

State Magazine

Gemma Hayes has long established herself as one of Ireland’s top musical talents. Her new album, Let It Break, is an evolution of Gemma’s unique style of music, combining progressive rock, folk and electronica.

The album is a collaboration with producer David Odlum, and features Paul Noonan of Bell X1 and Ann Scott.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 12 ROISIN DUBH, Doors 8.30pm / SHOW 8.45pm, €18 (€16 conc.), Standing

21

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 22

MUSIC

IRELAND

NATIONAL CHAMBER CHOIR OF IRELAND

MADRIGALIA CONDUCTED BY PAUL HILLIER

Under the Artistic Directorship of internationally celebrated conductor Paul Hillier, the National Chamber Choir of Ireland is known for its unique approach to programming and has gained a reputation for the high artistic quality of its performances. For their festival performance the programme includes music by John Wilbye, Thea Musgrave, R. L. Pearsall, William Beale and Henry Bishop.

“Fresh, positive, and full of energy.”

The Irish Times

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 22 Augustinian church, 8pm, €15 (€12 conc.)

U.K. / IRELAND

THE Callino Quartet

The Callino Quartet will be joined by Ronan Dunne (double bass), Sarah Beaty (clarinet), Peter Whelan (bassoon) and Stephen Stirling (French horn) to perform Schubert’s celebrated masterpiece, his Octet in F major D803. The six melodic and lively movements ensure enduring popularity of this major work and will be given full justice in the 12th century beautiful ambience and acoustic of St. Mary’s Cathedral.

“…as good as it gets…”

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

The Irish Examiner

13 ,

22

St. Mary s Cathedral, Tuam, Co. Galway, 8pm, €25 (€23 conc.)

Tuam is a 45 minute drive from Galway City

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

MUSIC

10:36

Page 23

Iarla o Lionaird

IRELAND

September 2011 sees the release of Foxlight, Iarla Ó Lionáird’s new album. Foxlight shimmers with versatility and is one of Ó Lionáird’s most organic and naturalistic records to date. Instrumentation and layers are embedded in each song, but ultimately it’s about Ó Lionáird’s exquisite, sonically unique voice.

This concert is a special preview show of this new release.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19

“Magical.”

BBC

,

Photo: York Tillyer

Kaleidoscope CURATED BY CLIODHNA RYAN AND KATE ELLIS

St. Nicholas Church, 8pm, €20 (€18 conc.)

Described by The Irish Times as “one of those life–saving, spirit–lifting, pioneering cultural ventures we keep hearing about” Kaleidoscope bring a vibrant, dynamic musical experience to audiences and performers. Their innovative and imaginative programming offers a diverse range of music from ancient to contemporary and experimental.

Programme includes the music of John Tavener, Johannes Brahms, Donnacha Dennehy and Steve Reich.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 23 Druid Theatre, 8pm, €15 (€12 conc.)

23

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:36

Page 24

MUSIC

AfroCubism “A cross–cultural tour–de–force by the maestros” The Financial Times

24

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:37

Page 25

CUBA / MALI Better late than never. In 1996, World Circuit Records conceived a unique encounter in Havana between Mali and Cuba’s best musicians, but the Africans never made it. The recording went ahead without them and the result was the epoch–defining Buena Vista Social Club.

Fourteen years later, this 13–piece all–star cast of musicians including African superstar Toumani Diabaté and Buena Vista hero Eliades Ochoa finally got together and recorded. Released last year the album has universally lived up to the high expectations and now this world–class group of musicians comes together for one of the most exciting gigs of the summer. AfroCubism bridges the continents with music that flows, and playing that sparkles in a truly stellar affair.

Support from The Bahh Band.

“Thrilling.”

Q Magazine

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 18 Festival Big Top, Fisheries Field Doors 7pm / Show 8pm, €35, STANDING

25

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:37

Page 26

MUSIC

U.K.

BRASSROOTS Riding the crest of the live brass wave, Brassroots are an impressive, high–energy and infectious live band with an instant feel–good factor. Having performed at Glastonbury and the London Jazz Festival, Brassroots play original tracks but are also known for their catchy covers of instantly recognisable hits by major music artists including Radiohead, White Stripes and Michael Jackson.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

Time Out

11 ROISIN DUBH, Doors 9pm / show 9.15pm, €12 (€10 conc.), STAnding

IRELAND

Fionn Regan & Guests

“Terrific.”

The Telegraph

Fionn Regan’s music overflows with more ideas and sounds than some acts have in a lifetime. Heartfelt music with a ragged edge, mere metaphors barely begin to get to the giddy, restless heart of Regan’s work.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 17 ROISIN DUBH, Doors 9pm / show 9.15pm, €18 (€16 conc.), STAnding

IRELAND

JACK L

“…a gorgeous, versatile baritone…”

Washington Post

Jack L caresses a song like no other. His full power and range is the musical equivalent of being caught in the eye of a storm. Electric performances recall a blend of Jacques Brel, Scott Walker and Nick Cave.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 14 ,

“…Mardis Gras–style mayhem.”

26 Monroe s LIVE, Doors 8.30pm / Show 9pm, €20 (€18 conc.), Limited Seating

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:37

MUSIC

Page 27

U.S.A.

Richmond Fontaine (ACOUSTIC) Richmond Fontaine take root in the fertile imagination of songwriter Willy Vlautin. From stark, romantic ballads to cinematic songscapes in their latest album The High Country, Richmond Fontaine’s musical trajectory culminates far beyond their cowpunk roots.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

“Sounds perfect.”

Word

19 ROISIN DUBH, Doors 9pm / show 9.15pm, €14 (€12 conc.), Limited Seating

SCOTLAND

STRANGE BREW PRESENTS

The Vaselines Formed in Glasgow in 1987, The Vaselines released two singles and one album Dum Dum. Splitting up in 1989 they might have faded into obscurity but for the intervention of Nirvana who covered three Vaselines songs. It may have taken The Vaselines 20 years to get round to making a second album, but it has been worth the wait.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

“A triumphant return…”

BBC

14 ROISIN DUBH, Doors 9pm / show 9.15pm, €14 (€12 conc.), Standing

STRANGE BREW PRESENTS

IRELAND

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR With TOBY KAAR & special guests Belfast’s ASIWYFA have just released their second album Gangs, which has earned universal critical acclaim and a declaration of love from a near speechless with enthusiasm Zane Lowe of the BBC.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 21

“Sensational.”

State Magazine

ROISIN DUBH, Doors 8.30pm / show 8.45pm, €14 (€12 conc.), Standing

27

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 28

MUSIC

IRELAND

Reels, Jigs & Jazz Bringing together some of Ireland’s most powerful jazz and traditional musicians and singers, Reels Jigs & Jazz will take you on an exciting journey through a fusion of tunes, sounds and songs. Featuring Brendan Larrissey, Pat Collins, Steve Cooney, Dresden Derek, Eimear Quinn plus special guests.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 16 Radisson live LoungE, Doors 8.30pm / Show 9pm, €22 (€20 conc.), seated

U.S.A.

SESSION AMERICANA “A fun, fresh take on old–fashioned, and timeless, music.”

The Boston Globe

DE DANANN With special guests

A who’s–who of the Boston roots music scene where players swap songs and instruments; a suitcase drum kit, an old electric bass, a field organ and a collection of acoustic instruments in a unique format which feels fantastically theatrical.

Featuring current and former members of Treat Her Right, The The, Patty Griffin Band and Aimee Mann Band. Session Americana are joined by Donegal song–writer, Finbarr Doherty for the July 19 concert.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 18 19 ,

Kelly s ,BAR Monday 18 July Monroe s Live Tuesday 19 July Doors 9pm / Show 9.30pm, €15 (€12 conc.), Standing

IRELAND Ireland’s traditional supergroup and one of the most influential bands in Irish music for 25 years, De Danann perform a rousing show featuring original members Alec Finn and Johnny ‘Ringo’ McDonagh. Like you’ve never heard them before, they are joined by Eleanor Shanley, Mick Conneely, Derek Hickey and Brian McGrath plus some very special guests. Support by Orlaith Keane.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU “…one of Ireland's greatest traditional groups…”

28

The Irish Independent

13 Radisson Live Lounge, Doors 8.30pm / Show 9pm, €22 (€20 conc.), seated

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

MUSIC

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 29

TRAD LUNCHTIMES ANNA FALKENAU From Germany, Anna has a classical background and is proficient at many musical genres. Anna will be joined by the great Clawhammer banjo player Lena Ullman and guitarist Ivan Murray. ,

Kelly s BAR, Thursday 14 July, 1 pm, €8

EUROPE

MARY STAUNTON with MARY SHANNON AND ALEC FINN Mary Staunton is an accordion player and singer who has released two albums to date to critical success. Mary is accompanied by the super multi– instrumentalist Mary Shannon, and legendary bouzouki player Alec Finn. ,

Monroe s LIVE, Thursday 21 July, 1 pm, €8

TOM MCELVOGUE, WITH PADDY KERR AND MICHELLE O BRIEN

EMER MAYOCK An accomplished flautist, Emer Mayock is renowned for her work with Afro Celt Sound System.

For this performance she is accompanied by long time collaborator Donal Siggins.

Composer and flautist Tom McElvogue’s recent album The Long Hard Road, has been a staple on RTÉ’s Lyric FM since its release. Tom will be accompanied

by Paddy Kerr and Michelle O’Brien.

,

Kelly s BAR, Friday 15 July, 1 pm, €8

,

Monroe s LIVE, Friday 22 JULY, 1 pm, €8

DERMOT BYRNE WITH FLORIANE BLANCKE

Noriana Kennedy

NORIANA KENNEDY WITH GERRY PAUL

Dermot Byrne is acknowledged as one of Ireland’s finest accordion players. Best known for his work with Altan, Dermot has a broad musical repertoire and will be accompanied by harpist extraordinaire Floriane Blancke.

Noriana Kennedy’s journey through Irish and American song over the past five years has culminated with her beguiling debut album Ebb And Flow celebrating the relationship of Irish and American folk traditions. Noriana will be accompanied by New Zealand guitarist Gerry Paul.

Kelly s BAR, Saturday 16 JULY, 1 pm, €8

Monroe s LIVE, Saturday 23 July, 1 pm, €8

,

“…startlingly primitive and beautiful.”

,

Iris DeMent

U.S.A.

Washington Post Thanks to her pure, evocative vocal style and spare, heartfelt song craft, Iris DeMent is one of country music’s most celebrated performers. A Grammy Award nominee, DeMent’s music has featured both in the film and on the sound track of Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU ,

24

Campbell s Tavern, Cloughanover, Headford, Co. Galway, 8pm, €35 Campbell’s Tavern is a 40 minute drive from Galway City

29

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 30

MUSIC

U.S.A.

BLONDIE Pop icons Blondie make a welcome return to Galway following one of the most memorable gigs in Festival history in 2008.

With a string of worldwide hits including Heart of Glass, Hanging on the Telephone, Call Me, Atomic, Denis Denis, One Way or Another, Maria and Sunday Girl, Blondie created the soundtrack for much of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

“One of the most iconic singers in history.”

The Independent

Blondie emerged as one of the great icons of New York’s celebrated late 70’s new wave punk scene and were inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Galway audiences are set for another dazzling Blondie performance at the Festival Big Top. Support from Keywest.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20

30

Festival Big Top, Fisheries Field Doors 7pm / Show 8pm, €39.50, standing

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 31

BACKSTAGE AT THE FESTIVAL Backstage at the Festival is a series of post–show and gallery talks with selected artists and companies participating at the Festival.

Admission Free to Ticketholders. Gallery Talks – Admission Free

MISTERMAN

CORCADORCA

Cillian Murphy and Enda Walsh with Misterman creative team in conversation.

13 July, Black Box Theatre

Request Programme director Pat Kiernan in conversation with Eileen Walsh and guests.

15 July, 3pm Druid

CONTROLLED FALLING PROJECT

FISHAMBLE

Creative team of ThisSideUp in conversation.

19 July, Bailey Allen Hall

Silent director Jim Culleton and Pat Kinevane in conversation.

13 July, Druid

PROPELLER

PAINES PLOUGH & DRUM THEATRE

The Comedy of Errors and Richard III cast in conversation.

20 July, Town Hall Theatre

Love, Love, Love director James Grieve and cast in conversation with Mike Bartlett.

12 July, Town Hall Theatre

,

The Comedy of Errors Photo: Manuel Harlan

IRELAND

HUGHIE O DONOGHUE

MODERN LANGUAGES

Gallery Talk with the artist.

12 July, 2pm Festival Gallery

Gallery Talk with Katy West.

16 July, 12noon City Museum

MATERIAL POETRY

WE ARE PLAYING AT BEING EXPLORERS

Gallery Talk with Brian Kennedy. Gallery Talk with the artists.

16 July, 2pm Festival Gallery 16 July, 3pm Galway Arts Centre

Silent NIGHT! For one night only the Festival Club moves to the Big Top. In the great tradition of the silent disco, top DJs battle it out on your headphones. Add giant laser–wielding robots, a funky photobooth and some delicious extras and you have a night out with a difference!

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 22 Photo: Declan Monaghan

Festival Big Top, 9pm €8, Late Bar

31

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 32

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

IRELAND

Colm TOIBIN “The work of a supreme writer…”

The Times, London (on The Empty Family)

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 23 Hotel Meyrick, 4pm, €10 (€8 conc.)

Colm Tóibín was born in Enniscorthy in 1955. He is the author of six novels including The Blackwater Lightship and The Master, both of which were shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and Brooklyn which was awarded the Costa Prize. The Master was awarded the Dublin International IMPAC Literary Award in 2006. He has also written two books of short stories, Mothers & Sons and, most recently, The Empty Family.

Photo: Steve Pyke

WILLY VLAUTIN & RODDY DOYLE

IRELAND / U.S.A.

Singer and novelist Willy Vlautin has written three critically lauded novels, The Motel Life, Northline and most recently Lean on Pete, which received the 2010 Ken Kesey Award for Fiction. His band Richmond Fontaine just recorded their 10th studio album, The High Country, which is set for release in September 2011.

“The Dylan of the dislocated.”

The Independent

Roddy Doyle is the author of nine novels, a collection of short stories, five books for children, and Rory & Ita, a memoir of his parents. He has contributed to a variety of publications from The New Yorker to McSweeney’s and won the 1993 Man Booker Prize for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. He wrote the screenplays for The Snapper, The Van, Family and The Commitments.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 19

32

hotel meyrick, 6pm, €10 (€8 conc.)

“Magnificent.”

The Financial Times (on The Dead Republic)

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 33

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

IRELAND

EMMA DONOGHUE Born in 1969, Emma Donoghue is an Irish writer who lives in Canada.

Best known for her fiction, her work includes Slammerkin, Stir–Fry, The Sealed Letter and Room, an international bestseller which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the Hughes & Hughes Irish Novel of the Year, the 2011 Commonwealth Prize for Fiction and the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize.

“One of the pure triumphs of recent fiction.”

The New York Times (on Room)

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 20 Hotel Meyrick, 6pm, €10 (€8 conc.)

Photo: Andrew Bainbridge

THE MOOD OF A NEW FRONTIER Reframing the impact and value of the arts Following a decade of financial boom, Ireland has endured a crash like no other and a tough three years of recession and hardship. The Mood of a New Frontier, a panel discussion, asks if culture can help Ireland redefine our image internationally; examines how the arts engages with current political questions, and explores the instrumental and extrinsic benefits of the arts during one of our darkest periods.

Panellists include Mary Cloake, Director, The Arts Council; Toby Scott, Director of Pentacle Ireland and former Culture Adviser to the British Labour Party; Eugene Downes, Chief Executive Culture Ireland; Susan Feldman, Director St. Ann’s Warehouse New York; Michael JULY D. Higgins, former Irish Minister of Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht MO TU and playwright and broadcaster Vincent Woods.

WE TH FR SA SU

12

Hotel Meyrick, 6pm, €10 (€8 conc.) 33

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 34

COMEDY

David , O Doherty

IRELAND “A beautiful mix of acute observation and startling invention.”

The Irish Times

The distinctly off–kilter, crown prince of Irish comedy. Armed with his trusty keyboard, a head full of ideas and a heart full of bubbles, this multi award–winning comic has wowed JULY audiences from Melbourne to Montreal.

MO TU WE TH FR SA SU A regular panellist/presenter on the BBC’s 19 Never Mind the Buzzcocks, David is an amazing, not–to–be–missed, live performer. Town Hall Theatre, 11pm, €17.50

U.K. / IRELAND

Roisin Conaty & Jarlath Regan Currently one of the hottest tickets on the UK comedy circuit, Roisin Conaty won the Best Newcomer Award at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival. Rising stage and TV star Jarlath Regan whose witty badinage and heavenly banter is to die for, is already a veteran of all the world’s major festivals.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 22 ,

Kelly s BAR, 8.30pm, €15

“Seriously talented.”

Time Out

,

Gerry Mallon s Laughter Loft A veritable who’s who of the Irish comedy scene with select international guests. With a different line up each day, the Laughter Loft is the perfect way to start your daily Festival trek. Guests include Maeve Higgins, David McSavage, Joe Rooney, David O’Doherty, Gearoid Farrelly, Karl Spain plus many more.

34

IRELAND “A true gem.”

Galway City Tribune

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ,

RUBY Room, THE King s Head, Doors 12.30pm / Show 1pm €10 available at the door only

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 35

COMEDY

“One of the most original and talented comics”

Roisin Dubh Comedy

The Observer (on Munnery)

IRELAND / U.K.

presents

ABANDOMAN & SIMON MUNNERY MC BARRY MURPHY Abandoman are fantastically funny, lightning fast, note perfect, mind blowing musical comedy.

Chortle hails them as “Nothing short of genius”.

Joined by the satirical and always surreal Simon Munnery, and Irish comedy legend Barry Murphy (Après Match, Stand and Deliver).

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 13 ROISIN DUBH, Doors 8.30pm / Show 9pm €15 (€12.50 conc.), Limited Seating

,

IRELAND / U.K.

STEPHEN FROST S IMPROV ALL STARS IN

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST

SEAN LOCK Five brave performers will arrive with no script and lift off into flights of surreal brilliance. Special guest 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain and stand–up comedian par excellence Sean Lock.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 15 ROISIN DUBH Doors 4.30pm / Show 5pm (16+) Doors 8.30pm / Show 9pm (18+) €25 (€23 conc.) Limited Seating

THE London Snorkelling Team

ENGLAND

The London Snorkelling Team are a wildly inventive ensemble which includes Will Adamsdale (Perrier Award winner for Jackson’s Way), Ed Gaughan, The Perrett Brothers, Tom Haines, Chris Branch, Ross Hughes and Pascal Wyse.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 24 ROISIN DUBH, Doors 9.30pm / Show 10pm, €12.50 (€10 conc.) Limited Seating

“As brilliant as they are hilarious.”

The Guardian

35

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

,

Page 36

Hughie O Donoghue

The Road 36

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 37

VISUAL ARTS IRELAND

Painting Caserta Red Hughie O’Donoghue

Hughie O’Donoghue is one of Ireland’s leading international artists. He has exhibited all over the world with major exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum, London, Leeds Art Gallery and a retrospective at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The Road will have its premiere at Galway Arts Festival prior to a three–month showing at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, Prague. The exhibition will feature the monumental painting, Painting Caserta Red (pictured), coupled with Tomb of the Diver, and the new work, Road a painting in 60 parts, which will form the core of the exhibition. Complementing these works are selected paintings, which elaborate on the theme of the road as metaphor.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Absolut Festival Gallery, Galway Shopping Centre, 11am-6pm, Admission Free Backstage at the Festival gallery talk 12 july, 2pm

37

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 38

VISUAL ARTS

IRELAND

Green Part 1 Aideen Barry

AIDEEN BARRY

POSSESSION A new work specially created for Galway Arts Festival 2011. Visual artist Aideen Barry presents a number of drawing vignettes to accompany a new performative film Possession.

Barry explores the notion of the contemporary haunted. Possession responds to the notion of being possessed or haunted in some way. Her protagonist is a creature that reflects cognitive dissonance, a housewife who succumbs to a morbid set of circumstances.

Trapped in a modern House of Usher, the character responds to her environment, her appliances, her household obligations through absurd gestures that defy reality, and darkly humorous phenomenological reasoning, that plays on our perceptions of the everyday experience of modern living.

38

Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUI Galway 11am-6pm, Admission Free

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 39

VISUAL ARTS

IRELAND / ENGLAND

GALWAY ARTS CENTRE AND GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENT

The Peaks and Scree Stephen Brandes

Stephen Brandes, Andrew Dodds & Sonia Shiel

WE ARE PLAYING AT BEING EXPLORERS We Are Playing At Being Explorers, featuring the work of Stephen Brandes, Andrew Dodds & Sonia Shiel, playfully explores the capacity for stretching both time and space through narrative and materials in order to create a new view of our own world. Each artist has been invited to show work that investigates the sometimes blurred line between fact and fiction, real and fake.

Curated by Maeve Mulrennan.

Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street 10am-5.30pm, Sunday 12pm-5.30pm, Admission Free

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU Backstage at the Festival gallery talk 16 july, 3pm

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

39

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 40

VISUAL ARTS

IRELAND

MATERIAL POETRY AN EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY OBJECTS FROM IRELAND Material Poetry highlights the diversity and new wave of ideas in design emerging from Ireland. International curator Brian Kennedy has focused on Irish makers whose work is infused with a poetic simplicity and a material honesty. Featuring 16 artists including Joseph Walsh, Eily O’Connell, Frances Lambe, Nuala O’Donovan and Cara Murphy.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Absolut Festival Gallery, Galway shopping centre 11am-6pm, Admission Free Untitled Yasfe Mays

Backstage at the Festival gallery talk 16 july, 2pm

U.K. / IRELAND NATIONAL CRAFT GALLERY AND GAWAY ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENT

MODERN LANGUAGES Modern Languages offers the perspectives of five international artists and designers with an interest in craft, its history and meaning. Nao Matsunaga, Laura Mays, Deirdre Nelson, Ciara Phillips and Barbara Ridland have sought to re–interpret the sometimes familiar, sometimes forgotten skills of Ireland’s craft tradition. In doing so they uncover fresh significance and meaning, offering new insights into the Irish vernacular.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 Aran Gansey Deirdre Nelson

40

Galway City Museum 10am-5pm, Admission Free Backstage at the Festival gallery talk 16 july, 12noon

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 41

VISUAL ARTS

IRELAND

CHARLES LAMB

LAMB IN CONNEMARA Many people mistakenly believe that Charles Lamb was from Connemara, because so much of his work is associated with the West of Ireland, when in reality the painter came from Northern Ireland. The Irish writer Pádraic O’Conaire first encouraged Lamb to paint the unspoilt landscape and simple lifestyle of the West of Ireland. This exhibition examines Lamb’s relationship with Connemara, the people and the landscape which provided great subject matter for his paintings.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

An Sruthán Charles Lamb RHA (reproduced by kind permission of his daughter Laillí Lamb).

12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 Galway City Museum 10am-5pm, Admission Free

EUROPE / U.S.A.

IRELAND

NUDE: BLATANT EXHIBITIONISM?

JAY MURPHY HYDRO

The Kenny Gallery has invited a host of contemporary artists to provide their take on the human form. Artists from Ireland, Holland, Denmark, Poland, Italy and France including John Behan, Mia Funk, Conor Casby and Marja van Kampen are amongst the 50 artists exhibiting.

Throughout her career, the underlying theme of Jay Murphy’s work has been the relationship between man and nature, maintenance and the wild, balance and conflict. Hydro takes as its visual starting point and inspiration the 1925 Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Scheme which transformed Ireland, bringing electricity to farms and rural homes.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

Green Model and Mirror Brian Ballard

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Kenny Gallery, Liosban Retail Park, 9am-5pm, Admission Free

Norman Villa Gallery, Salthill Sundays 12-6pm, Admission Free

Upper Lock, Ard na Crusha Jay Murphy

41

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 42

VISUAL ARTS

IRELAND

Paul Maye

FICTIONAL PORTRAITS Part live project, part exhibition, Fictional Portraits includes two interlinked elements – an exhibition of completed fictional portraits alongside a temporary photographic studio where the artist works with members of the public who are encouraged to sit for a digital portrait. Part of this photograph will become a component of a fictionalised identity by combining selected facial elements from a range of people’s portraits.

This project is part of Galway Arts Festival’s Absolut Identity series.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Absolut Festival Gallery, Galway shopping centre 11am-6pm, Admission Free

Fictional Portraits Paul Maye

IRELAND

U.S.A.

Holding You Sioban Piercy

LORG

CAUSE COLLECTIVE

GOLD

IN SEARCH OF THE TRUTH (The Truth Booth)

Lorg Fine Art Printmakers has been operating as an artist workshop in Galway for five years.

This exhibition showcases work of Lorg artists including Sioban Piercy, Lynne O’Loughlin, Leonie King, Eimear Jean McCormack, Andrew Boyle and Declan Holloway.

Created by Cause Collective artists Jim Ricks, Hank Willis Thomas and Ryan Alexiev, In Search of the Truth (The Truth Booth), is a giant inflatable structure, a portable video booth, which invites members of the public to leave their responses to the simple question “What is the Truth?”

42

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

University Hospital, Galway 10am-6pm, Admission Free

Absolut Festival Gallery, Galway shopping centre 11am-6pm, Admission Free

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 43

VISUAL ARTS / DANCE

SCOTLAND

Billy Cowie

TANGO DE SOLEDAD Award–winning Scottish video artist/composer and choreographer Billy Cowie creates a delightful video installation that beguiles as it inspires.

Tango de Soledad (Tango of Solitude) is a dance solo choreographed by Cowie and danced by Amy Hollingsworth, performed against specially constructed drawings by Silke Mansholt. Presented as a life–sized stereoscopic installation, 3D glasses give the viewer the impression they are sharing the space with a real life sized dancer.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Absolut Festival Gallery, Galway shopping centre 11am-6pm, Admission Free

Tango de Soledad Billy Cowie

IRELAND

IRELAND

Monster Truck Studios and Engage Art Studios

Vis-a-vis

14-5=126

An artistic ‘face-off’ between Dublin’s Monster Truck and Galway’s Engage Studios. Four artists from each studio exhibit side by side.

This pairing of studios includes a diverse range of practices.

An experimental artist–led installation. Nine artists, one each day, will create work within the 126 Gallery. Each artist may react to or erase parts of the work of their predecessors. The public can watch the work unfold live online. Participating artists include Alwyn Revill, Louise Manifold, Karolin Reichardt and Maurits van Putten.

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

JULY MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ,

The Niland Gallery, Merchant s Road 11am-6pm, Admission Free

126 Gallery, Queen Street 1pm-6pm, Admission Free

43

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

44

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 44

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 45

BECOME A FRIEND M A K I N G G A LWAY M A G I C You can become an important part of Galway Arts Festival by becoming a Friend of the Festival. Friends receive VIP benefits including Priority Booking, Complimentary Tickets, Opening Invitations and Festival Club Membership.

With the help and support of our Friends we have presented many memorable and exciting performances over the past 34 years.

It is never too late to sign up. For more information contact Laura Rigney at 091 509700, email friends@galwayartsfestival.com or sign up online at www.galwayartsfestival.com/friends We look forward to seeing you at the Festival.

PLATINUM FRIENDS 2011

45

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 46

BOOKING & GENERAL INFORMATION WWW.GALWAYARTSFESTIVAL.COM (FROM 3 JUNE); PHONE 091 566577 (FROM 16 JUNE) FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE, GALWAY TOURIST OFFICE, FORSTER STREET, GALWAY FROM 16 JUNE 2011, MONDAY–SATURDAY 10AM–5.30PM, SUNDAY 17 JULY 1PM–5PM

DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP NOW

FORM A GROUP - MAKE IT AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER Our gift to you is a spectacular programme of events in our beautiful city of Galway. This year we have tailored special ticket options, offers and hospitality packages to enhance your Festival experience. Whether you are a group of colleagues, friends, or Festival fanatics we can help you create precious memories this summer. 2011 is about your Galway Arts Festival experience. A group discount is available (to groups of 10+) on most performances. Complete the group booking form on our website; Email: groups@galwayartsfestival.com Phone 091 509 700 or contact Festival Box Office for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS

ADMINISTRATION CHARGES

A variety of special offers, discounts and packages are available.

Please check our website www.galwayartsfestival.com or ask our Box Office staff for details.

Online, telephone and postal bookings are subject to administration charges. Bookings in person at the Festival Box Office are not subject to administration charges. See website for full details.

TOWN HALL THEATRE

PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME!

For events in the Town Hall Theatre or Black Box Theatre bookings can also be made at 091 569777 or in person at the Town Hall Theatre. Bookings are subject to administration charges.

Please arrive at the venue at least 20 minutes before the show time. Allow time for traffic and parking.

Latecomers may only be admitted at the discretion of Management. Galway Arts Festival reserves the right to alter any advertised programme if necessary.

Free outdoor programme may change due to weather conditions. Please check our website for updates.

BY POST Write to us at Galway Arts Festival, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Festival App

We ask where possible any special needs or seating requirements are made known to us at the time of booking.

Download our new App to book online.

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL Friends Priority booking from 3 June – 16 June.

To become a Friend of the Festival phone Laura Rigney at 091 509700 or Email: friends@galwayartsfestival.com

REFUNDS

GIFT VOUCHERS

CONCESSIONS

Gift Vouchers are available online, from our Box Office or by calling 091 509700

Concessions are available in person for senior citizens, unwaged, and full–time students with appropriate ID.

Galway Arts Festival has a no refund or exchange policy on all tickets purchased.

,

GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL S ,

DIRECTORS CIRCLE ,

Get closer and support the work of Ireland s biggest and best arts festival Galway Arts Festival DIRECTORS’ CIRCLE connects patrons of the arts who are passionate about bringing world–class performance, exhibitions and speakers to Galway.

DIRECTORS’ CIRCLE members experience a closer relationship with the Festival while actively participating in building its future.

46

FURTHER INFORMATION Please Contact: Elizabeth Duffy Directors’ Circle Galway Arts Festival Black Box Theatre Dyke Road, Galway.

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 47

MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

FESTIVAL BIG TOP, Fisheries Field FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE, Forster Street TOWN HALL THEATRE, Courthouse Square BLACK BOX THEATRE, Dyke Road DRUID THEATRE, Druid Lane AUGUSTINIAN CHURCH, Middle Street NUNS’ ISLAND THEATRE, Nun’s Island BAILEY ALLEN HALL AND BANK OF IRELAND THEATRE, NUI GALWAY ST. NICHOLAS’ CHURCH, Lombard Street HOTEL MEYRICK, Eyre Square RADISSON BLU HOTEL, Lough Atalia Road RÓISÍN DUBH, Dominick Street MONROE’S LIVE, Dominick Street

15 KELLY’S BAR, Bridge Street 16 ABSOLUT FESTIVAL GALLERY, Headford Road 17 GALWAY CITY MUSEUM, Spanish Parade 18 GALWAY ARTS CENTRE, Dominick Street 19 NORMAN VILLA GALLERY, Lower Salthill 20 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL GALWAY, Newcastle Road 21 KENNY GALLERY, Liosbán Retail Park 22 THE WESTERN HOTEL, Prospect Hill 23 ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL, Tuam, Co. Galway 24 CAMPBELL’S TAVERN, Cloughanover, Headford, Co. Galway 25 SEANSCOIL SAILEARNA, Indreabhán, Co. Galway 26 NILAND GALLERY, Merchant’s Road 27 126 GALLERY, Queen Street 28 GALWAY SHOPPING CENTRE, Headford Road

14 THE KING’S HEAD, High Street Please allow a minimum of 40 minutes to drive to Campbell’s Tavern, Cloughanover and St Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam from Galway City.

47

2011_GafBro_inside_print.qxd

24/05/2011

10:38

Page 48

GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 2011 EVENT PLANNER EVENT

PAGE

VENUE

MISTERMAN (PREVIEWS 7-10 JULY)

2–3

Black Box Theatre

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

4–5

Town Hall Theatre

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

6–7

Town Hall Theatre

RICHARD III

8–9

Town Hall Theatre

REQUEST PROGRAMME

10

City Centre Apartment

SILENT

11

Druid Theatre

CONTROLLED FALLING PROJECT

12–13 14

Eyre Square

MACNAS THIS FIERCE BEAUTY

15

Streets of Galway

DINOSAUR PETTING ZOO

16

Various Locations

LOVE AND MONEY

16

Nuns’ Island Theatre

THE DEVIL’S SPINE BAND

17

Radisson Live Lounge

DE LA SOUL & HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

17

8pm 6pm

6pm 8pm

5pm

5pm

*Seanscoil Sailearna

18–19

Festival Big Top

BELL X1/DUKE SPECIAL/LIAM FINN

20

Festival Big Top

JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW

21

Róisín Dubh

THE WALLS

21

Monroe’s Live

GEMMA HAYES

21

Róisín Dubh

NATIONAL CHAMBER CHOIR

22

Augustinian Church

THE CALLINO QUARTET

22

*St. Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam

IARLA Ó LIONÁIRD

23

St. Nicholas’ Church

KALEIDOSCOPE

23

Druid Theatre

AFROCUBISM

24–25

BRASSROOTS

26

FIONN REGAN

26

Róisín Dubh

JACK L

26

Monroe’s Live

RICHMOND FONTAINE

27

Róisín Dubh

THE VASELINES

27

Róisín Dubh

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR

27

Róisín Dubh

REELS, JIGS AND JAZZ

28

Radisson Live Lounge

SESSION AMERICANA

28

Kelly’s Bar/Monroe’s Live

DE DANANN

28

Radisson Live Lounge

LUNCHTIME TRAD CONCERTS

29

Kelly’s Bar/Monroe’s Live

IRIS DEMENT

29

*Campbell’s Tavern

BLONDIE

30

Festival Big Top

BACKSTAGE AT THE FESTIVAL

31

Various Venues

SILENT NIGHT

31

Festival Big Top

DAVID O’DOHERTY

34

Town Hall Theatre

ROISIN CONATY & JARLATH REGAN

34

Kelly’s Bar

LAUGHTER LOFT

34

Ruby Room, The King’s Head

ABANDOMAN & SIMON MUNNERY

35

Róisín Dubh

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? WITH SEAN LOCK

35

Róisín Dubh

THE LONDON SNORKELLING TEAM

35

Róisín Dubh

48

TUES 12

8pm

Bailey Allen Hall

LES PHILÉBULISTES’ ARCANE

BÁS TAISMEACH AINRÍALAÍ

MON 11

8.45pm

Festival Big Top Róisín Dubh

9.15pm

2pm/10.30pm

1pm

1pm

WED 13

THURS 14

FRI 15

SAT 16

SUN 17

7.30pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

3pm & 7.30pm

6pm

MON 18

TUES 19

WED 20

7.30pm

7.30pm

8pm 8pm

8pm

8pm

2pm & 8pm

6pm

6pm

1pm & 6pm

1pm & 6pm

8pm

8pm

8pm

8pm

2pm & 6pm

2pm & 6pm

8pm 6pm

6pm

6pm

8pm

8pm

1pm & 4pm

1pm & 4pm

8.45pm 5pm

5pm

5pm

5pm

5pm

5pm

5pm 8.30pm

8pm

8pm

8pm

7pm 9pm

8pm 8pm 8pm 9.15pm 9pm 9.15pm 9.15pm 9pm 9.30pm

9.30pm

9pm 1pm

1pm

1pm 8pm

9.30pm

3pm

12/2/3pm

9pm

10.45pm

11pm 1pm

1pm

1pm

9pm 5pm & 9pm

49

1pm

1pm

1pm

1pm

1pm

www.galwayartsfestival.com THURS 21

FRI 22

SAT 23

SUN 24

7.30pm

7.30pm

3pm & 7.30pm

6pm

8pm

2pm

8pm

8pm

2pm

6pm

1pm & 6pm

1pm & 6pm

8pm

8pm

5pm

5pm

5pm

8.30pm

8.30pm

8pm

8pm

8pm

8pm

7pm 9pm

8pm

8pm

HUGHIE O'DONOGHUE Absolut Festival Gallery

36–37

AIDEEN BARRY Absolut Festival Gallery

38

MATERIAL POETRY Absolut Festival Gallery

40

MODERN LANGUAGES Galway City Museum

40

CHARLES LAMB Galway City Museum

41

NUDE Kenny Gallery

41

JAY MURPHY Norman Villa Gallery

41

PAUL MAYE Absolut Festival Gallery

42

LORG University Hospital Galway

42

THE TRUTH BOOTH Absolut Festival Gallery

43

BILLY COWIE Absolut Festival Gallery

42

ENGAGE STUDIOS Niland Gallery

43

14–5=126 126 Gallery

43

TALKS/DISCUSSIONS 8.45pm

1pm

1pm

1pm 8pm

32

COLM TÓIBÍN 4pm July 23 – Hotel Meyrick

32

EMMA DONOGHUE 6pm July 20 - Hotel Meyrick

33

THE MOOD OF A NEW FRONTIER 6pm July 12 – Hotel Meyrick

33

*DENOTES 30–40 MINUTES DRIVE FROM GALWAY CITY

8.30pm 1pm

PAGE

WILLY VLAUTIN & RODDY DOYLE 6pm July 19 – Hotel Meyrick

VENUE DETAILS & MAP PAGE 47

9pm

1pm

PAGE

STEPHEN BRANDES, ANDREW DODDS, 39 & SONIA SHIEL Galway Arts Centre

1pm & 4pm 8.30pm

VISUAL ARTS

DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP NOW

1pm

10pm

50

GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 11 - 24 JULY 2011

AT A GLANCE...

PROPELLER THEATRE COMPANY PG 4, 5, 8 & 9

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE PG 6-7

CILLIAN MURPHY IN MISTERMAN PG 2-3

CONTROLLED FALLING PROJECT PG 12-13

LIVE AT THE FESTIVAL BIG TOP PG 18, 19, 20. 24, 25 & 30

PURCHASE A FESTIVAL PACKAGE AND SAVE 51

CHECK ONLINE WWW.GALWAYARTSFESTIVAL.COM OR AT THE FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE

WATCH NOW ON GAF TV

WWW.GALWAYARTSFESTIVAL.COM