Hawk's Well Theatre | June - August | Event Guide

JUNE - AUG | 2022 40 Years

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40 Years

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Increased and enhanced cleaning regime in all areas and sanitising of high touch points is being carried out by professional cleaning staff.

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Box Office Opening Times Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10am - 2pm Thurs 10am - 5.30pm & one hour before shows.

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Music

Comedy

Music

UT

O SOLD Sligo Academy of Music

Gala Concert

Thurs 26 May, 8pm €15/7.50u18s

The Sligo Academy of Music orchestras and teachers present a special evening of music featuring the Sinfonietta, Jazz Orchestra, Junior Orchestra and the Young Jazz All-Stars and performances

by Jonathan Carter, Katelyn Ressler and the County Sligo Golf Club Male Voice Choir.

Musical Director for the evening is Niamh Crowley.

Music

Declan Nerney with special guests Louise Morrissey & John Hogan

Sun 29 May, 8pm €25/12.50u18s

Born in the heart of Ireland during the magnificent showband boom, Declan’s career has spanned over four decades at the top of Irish Country Music with his catalogue of trademark songs.

Join him and his super live band with special guests Louise Morrissey and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter.

Oliver Callan Fri 27 May, 8pm

The Fureys

Sat 28 May, 8pm €30/15u18s

€30

Comedy

UT

O SOLD

Prosecco Express Joanne McNally

Legends of Irish music and song, The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away etc return for their 14th concert here in the Hawk’s Well.

Sat 9 July, 8pm €22

Theatre

The Visit

By Deirdre Kinahan

Tues 31 May, 8pm €18/16conc.

Rose has washed and ironed her cowgirl shirt and skirt.

She carries it on a hanger. She likes the way the fringe swings when she wears it. Makes her feel glamourous. Adventurous.

Brave. She stands on the empty stage and looks out into the auditorium. In the quiet of the theatre, she finds herself thinking back on the events of that morning, the events of last year, the last twenty years.

When did she stop being her?

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Peggy Seeger & Calum McColl Thurs 2 June, 8pm €25/12.50u18s

Christened by the Guardian as Folk’s First Lady, Peggy Seeger, will perform with her son Calum MacColl, a gifted professional musician in his own right and producer of many of her albums, including First Farewell. Seeger embodies the term National Treasure in cultural significance not only for her song-writing and musicianship but also in her refusal to compromise standards or beliefs.

WEDNESDAYS from 1 JUNE – 24 AUGUST | 1.10 – 1.50pm | Free Having missed it for two years we are just delighted to bring back our ever-popular Trad@Lunch series this summer. Curated this year by a talented group of young local traditional musicians, we are delighted to present the following line up put together by Ryan Sheridan, Sinead Johnston and Conor McDonagh.

JUNE 1

MICHAEL HURLEY, FIONA DOHERTY & PJ HERNON

Kicking off the 2022 series, we are delighted to welcome three musicians from Leeds, Mayo and Connemara respectively. These three fine exponents of the tradition are, by now, long time South Sligo residents and they will treat you to a lunchtime of exceptional music.

JUNE 8

SHANE, HARRY & FERGUS MCGOWAN

The McGowan family of Carrowmore are one of Sligo’s favourite traditional music families and we are delighted to welcome them to perform at the Hawk’s Well this summer. Harry is an accomplished flute player and a well-known traditional singer known far and wide for his rendering of The Hill of Knocknashee.

He is joined in this concert by sons Shane on guitar and Fergus on flute.

JUNE 15

TOMMY & AOIBHÍN DOHERTY

Tom Doherty comes from a musical family in Foxford, Co Mayo. A great box and melodeon player, he has toured extensively and his music features on numerous television recordings and CDs. His playing is distinguished by his technical brilliance, innovative boldness and energetic and soulful playing style. He is joined in this concert by his daughter Aoibhín on concertina.

JUNE 22

NIAMH O’GRADY, SAMANTHA HARVEY & STEPHEN DOHERTY

Representing Gurteen, California and Foxford respectively....we are delighted to welcome Niamh, Samantha and Stephen to the Trad@Lunch stage this June. This trio will bring with them a host of instruments including, fiddle, piano, flute, box, among others and no doubt a step or two might feature also!

JUNE 29

JASON & LORNA MCGUINNESS

Jason & Lorna McGuinness are from a family of exceptional musicians who hail from Dromore West in West Sligo. Jason was the winner of 2016 Fiddler of Dooney competition and both he and Lorna (flute) were part of the All-Ireland winning Tireragh Senior Grúpa Ceoil in 2019.

JULY 6

FR. JAMES MCDONAGH

Parish priest of Ballymote, Fr. James McDonagh is a renowned flute player from a musical family in Bunninadden. He carries on the tradition of his late father, Sonny McDonagh, a highly regarded flute player of his time. Fr. James will be joined for this concert by special guests.

JULY 13

AVA & AARON GLANCY

From Carrowcashel in Sligo, Ava Glancy is an accomplished fiddle player and sean-nós dancer who has competed at all levels in Fleadhanna Ceoil. Her brother, Aaron is an accomplished button accordion player and sean-nós dancer who took part in the 2020 Comhaltas Tour of Great Britain.

JULY 20

RYAN SHERIDAN, SINÉAD JOHNSTON & CONOR MCDONAGH

Exhibiting musical maturity and prowess beyond their years, Sinead (banjo and mandolin), Ryan (box, bodhran, drums and guitar) and Conor (flute, whistle and drums) have between them amassed an extraordinary number of accolades over the years. Join us for a rousing traditional music performance from some of Sligo’s finest young musicians.

JULY 27

LOUISE KING & GRÁINNE HORAN

Louise King is a flute player from the Riverstown area who comes from a family steeped in music. Gráinne Horan is a fiddle player from Killavil, an area synonymous with Sligo music and her father was the well-known musician, Peter Horan.

AUG 3

EMMA BENSON & MICHEÁL FITZGIBBON

Emma Benson hails from Keadue in Co.Roscommon and began learning the harp at the age of seven, under the guidance of Michael Rooney. Micheál Fitzgibbon is a multi-instrumentalist from Co. Limerick who plays an array of traditional instruments including the uilleann pipes, harp, flute, tin whistle, guitar and bouzouki.

Both Emma and Micheál have won many medals in the Fleadhanna Ceoil over the years.

AUG 10

LORRAINE SWEENEY & JACQUI MARTIN

Lorraine Sweeney is considered one of Ballinamore’s finest flute and tin whistle players. In a rare opportunity to hear her play she will be joined for this special lunchtime concert by Dublin fiddle player, Jacqui Martin who has been playing music from a young age and has taught and performed at many festivals over the years.

AUG 17

KATE & TOM GAVIN

From Sligo town, Kate and Tom Gavin hail from another family steeped in Irish culture.

Kate is an award-winning harp and fiddle player with a beautiful voice to match and Tom is an exceptional flute and tin whistle player.

AUG 24

DECLAN FOLAN & LEONARD BARRY

Leonard Barry, from North Kerry first met Declan Folan from South Sligo in London in the early 1990’s where they played music together on the traditional music scene. Between them they have shared the stage and recorded with many of music greats including Kevin Burke, Dervish, John Spillane, Luka Bloom and Lisa O’Neill amongst many others.

Theatre

The Night Joe Dolan’s Car Broke Down

By Padraic McIntyre

Fri 3 & Sat 4 June, 8pm €25/22conc.

Imagine being stranded with the legendary Joe Dolan in a rural pub in Cavan on the night his car breaks down. That’s just the sort of fantasy scenario that’s imagined in The Night Joe Dolan’s Car Broke Down, a celebrated play written and directed by Padraic McIntyre.

Mixing comedy drama and music, this treat for Joe Dolan fans makes a welcome return to the Hawk’s Well.

Performing Arts

Chapel Lane

Sun 5 June, 6pm €15

Enjoy a selection of musical theatre performances including songs from Footloose, Matilda, Aladdin and Carole King the Musical. The students of Chapel Lane are so looking forward to performing on stage again. Join them to tap your troubles away and sing, sing, sing!

Music

Talk

Cultural Companions 2022 Launch

Thurs 9 June, 1pm Free

You may have your work friends or your walking friends, but what about your theatre friends? Sligo is home to a vibrant older community, and we’d like to bring you together at the Hawk’s Well Theatre to join our Cultural Companions programme.

Further information on page 8.

Theatre

Druid

The Cavalcaders

By Billy Roche

Wed 8 June, 8pm

€25/29 (with event programme) Terry and his friends Josie, Rory and Ted spend their days as cobblers and their nights as The Cavalcaders, a barbershop quartet of local renown.

But life has taken its toll on Terry and past betrayals cast long shadows. Billy Roche’s classic memory play takes you on a journey back in time to the 1990s, to heartache, companionship and the redemptive power of song.

Talk

Coda & The Dave Flynn Choir Project Thurs 9 June, 8pm

€20/18conc./10u18s

Coda is a group of seven singers from the west of Ireland whose harmonies blend beautifully on a wide-ranging repertoire of acapella arrangements and self-accompanied songs with a traditional Irish twist.

Joining them on the night are the combined Hearts Desire Choir from Sligo County Council and the Kieran Quinn Theme Night Choir who will perform a suite of brand new arrangements from the one and only Dave Flynn.

Artist Coffee Morning

Fri 10 June, 11am Fri 15 July, 11am Free

Calling all artists! We are delighted to welcome all professional or would-be professional actors, playwrights, directors, performing artists, designers and theatre-makers for two Artist Coffee Mornings this summer. A chance to network, share ideas and dreams that might one day come to life on stage. Hosted by artist in residence Miriam Needham (June) & Bob Kelly (July), all artists are welcome to come along for an informal cuppa and a chat.

Comedy

Deirdre O’Kane: Demented

Theatre

Shirley Valentine Starring Norma Sheahan

Fri 10 June, 8pm

Sat 11 June, 8pm

There’s a point beyond burnout where all you can do is laugh, and funny woman Deirdre O’Kane has well and truly reached it. Catch her brilliant new stand-up show.

‘Unique star quality.’ – The Guardian ‘O’Kane quickly sets up a rhythm of her own and when she exits, applause follows her all the way down the street.’ – The Scotsman

Norma Sheahan, one of Ireland’s leading dramatic actors, breathes new life into Willy Russell’s effervescent and iconic character...SHIRLEY VALENTINE! Trapped in a dreary marriage and humdrum life, Shirley wonders when she lost her hopeful, youthful self.

When a divorced friend asks Shirley to go on a vacation to Greece, she bravely gathers what remains of her dignity and begins a humorous and uplifting voyage of rediscovery.

€20

€24/22conc.

Music

Dance

Lisa Cooper Dance Academy

LCDA Summer Showcase

Sun 12 June, 3pm & 7pm €15

Excited to finally return to the stage, the talented students of the Lisa Cooper Dance Academy will perform a variety of dance styles in this Summer Showcase.

It promises to be a fun packed, high-energy show featuring dancers aged 3 to 19. With performances in jazz, lyrical, ballet, commercial, musical theatre, acrobatics and tap, it’s sure to be an exciting show the whole family can enjoy.

Theatre

Crokey Hill Players Music Network

Camilla George

Sligo Jazz Festival 2022 Launch

Wed 15 June, 8pm | €18/15conc./9u18s 7pm Drinks Reception, All Welcome

Sligo Jazz Festival launch their 2022 programme with a performance from this explosive London-based band led by award-winning Nigerian born saxophonist Camilla George. The band features many of the leading lights of the UK Jazz Scene. Camilla’s love of fusing African and Western music has made her a unique voice on the international jazz circuit.

She will be bringing her all-star band to Ireland for an unmissable 10 date tour mixing her hypnotic blend of afrofuturism, hip hop and jazz. She will be joined by Renato Paris (keys and vocals), Jihad Darwish (electric and double bass) and Rod Youngs (drums).

Expect jazz grooves and afrobeat fusions. One not to be missed.

Three Hail Marys

Fri 17 - Sat 18 June, 8pm €25/22conc.

After spending over 10 years together in the same nursing home it’s time for Mary O’Toole, Mary O’Neill and Mary O’Brien to bid farewell to one another. It might be their last day in each other’s company but they decide to celebrate it in style! From nostalgia to comedy and even a few singsongs it’s going to be one hell of a hooley. This rip-roaring Irish comedy is written by Tommy Marren – writer of It’s the Real McCoy and Nobody’s Talking to Me – and is a must-see!

Music

Frank and JJ McNamara

The Apple and the Tree Sun 19 June, 8pm €17.50/8.75u18s Family of 4 €50

This unique father and son duo will be performing Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. One of Frank and JJ’s goals is to inspire and encourage younger people to engage with classical music.

It can be fun! Beethoven was the rock and roll of the 18th Century, Chopin and Liszt were the pop stars of the 19th. The music is carefully selected by Frank and JJ and interspersed with fun stories for maximum audience enjoyment.

Music

Michael English Celebration Tour Thurs 30 June Fri 1 July, 8pm €28/14u18s

Celebrate our freedom once again with a night of nonstop sing-a-along favourites, covering all of Michael’s hits & more! This is a show that you just simply cannot miss!

We are pleased to announce that Sandy Kelly will be the special guest.

Music

BRÍDÍN

Fri 24 June, 8pm €15/7.50u18s

West Co. Sligo native, BRÍDÍN, carries on the tradition of Irish music into the fourth generation of her family.

BRÍDÍN plays harp, flute, piano and dances sean nós.

She uses her loop and effect pedals to create her musical pieces. Her layered melodies on harp and voice blend beautifully with contrapuntal fiddle, keyboard, electric guitar and bass, woven together with pulsating drums. Brídín is joined by her 3-piece band for this very special performance.

Music

Courtney Marie Andrews

Supported by Lola Kirke

Sat 25 June, 8pm €18/9u18s

UK Americana Awards international album of the year 2021 UK Americana Awards international artist of the year 2021 “This is my story of the most heartbreaking, but soul-revealing, year of my life. Writing the songs on ‘Old Flowers’ have been a healing technique, they came to me alone, late nights. At the end of the day, beyond all the romance, these songs are my truth.

I think they might be yours too” Courtney Marie Andrews.

Thurs 9 June, 1pm | Free

Cultural Companions 2022 Launch We may have our work friends or our walking friends, but what about our theatre friends? Sligo is home to a vibrant community of older people, and we’d like to bring this community together at the Hawk’s Well Theatre to join our Cultural Companions programme. If you enjoy theatre, music, and good company then come along to our launch party for entertainment, information, and a cup of tea!

Cultural Companions will: · Be kept informed of upcoming shows attended by members · Have a say on what you like to see at the theatre · Enjoy complimentary tea/coffee before/after shows You can join our Cultural Companions programme on the day or by emailing culturalcompanions@hawkswell.com.

Membership is cost and obligation free!

1 - 10 July 2022

Music

Dance

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival in association with Con Brio

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival & Hawk’s Well Theatre

Derek Gripper

Unearth

With special guest Redmond O’Toole

Sat 2 July, 8pm €20/16conc./10u18s

Derek Gripper is known for his ground breaking technique for evoking the West African kora on the guitar. He has transcribed the complex music of Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté and infuses his interpretations of Bach’s music with lessons from the oral traditions of Africa.

Music

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival & Hawk’s Well Theatre

Síomha & Nava

Thurs 7 July, 8pm €22/11u18s

Síomha dances the line between folk, jazz and neo-soul effortlessly taking audiences on an unexpected and unforgettable journey with her soulful melodies. Joined by her 4 piece band, Paul Brady says; “Music as sophisticated as this is a rarity these days”.

Completing this rich double bill is Nava, whose musical tapestry is made up of the musical colours of Irish and Persian folk music’s. The instrumental marriage that ensues is something delicious!

Undercurrent Collective

Tues 5 July, 6pm €15/12conc.

A stunning performance that weaves dance and narrative in a journey of gentle support and empowerment, finding joy and strength in our differences, and power in our collective connection to earth. Directed

by Kate Wilson, this uplifting and timely new performance embraces diverse voices and perspectives and invites the audience into an intimate world that celebrates the positive power of union and collaboration.

Music

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival & Hawk’s Well Theatre

Lullaby Babies

Sat 9 July, 11am (0-12 mths) & 1pm (13-36 mths) €10 - 1 child & 1 adult €5 additional adults

Join us for a gorgeous musical experience for babies which celebrates lullabies. A duo of singers will delight and enchant babies as they deliver a soothing and delightful experience for you and your baby.

Booking is required as capacity is limited. Duration: 30-40 mins.

Literature

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival & Hawk’s Well Theatre

Bernie McGill & Sheila Armstrong In conversation with Jan Carson

Wed 6 July, 8pm €16

Accomplished writers Bernie McGill & Sheila Armstrong in conversation with award winning author Jan Carson.

- ‘One of the most exciting and original Northern Irish writers of her generation’ - The Sunday Times.

Film

Facilitated by Cairde Sligo Arts Festival in collaboration with Hawk’s Well Theatre

UPROOTED Premiere Sun 10 July

Uprooted is a short drama film which was co-written by the cast and the co-directors Feidlim Cannon and Gary Keegan. The story is the result of a collaborative theatre project which has been running since 2018 between a culturally diverse group of performers in Sligo and the award winning theatre team Brokentalkers.

See website for further details.

Children

Theatre

Music

Awful Auntie

Beezneez Theatre

€8/30 Family of 4

By John McDwyer

Thurs 14 July, 3pm Awful Auntie by David Walliams, is a truly thrilling tale. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. So, please join us at the dedication of the new playground at Saxby Hall and hear how it all came about.

Unforgiven

Sat 16 July, 8pm

€18/16conc.

“Unforgiven” is a rip roaring comedy about two men, PJ and his brother Seamus who are awaiting their father’s death while their neighbour Mary is nursing her mother through her final illness. When the father dies and another brother returns from America, a chain of events are set in place which results in an unexpected and hilarious outcome. Featuring Peadar Conway, Brian Gallagher, Valerie Traynor and Barry Deignan.

40 Years

Carlos Sweeney McCartin, Niamh Farrell & Fellow Pynins Sun 17 July, 8pm

€18/15conc./9u18s

In April 2019, a great fiddle and flute album with guitar accompaniment was launched, created by the Roscommon/ Leitrim/Cavan trio of Dylan Carlos, Cein Sweeney and John McCartin.

Joining them is one of Ireland’s most exquisite and versatile voices, Niamh Farrell, whose memorable performances are nothing short of spine-tingling. She is joined on guitar by Patrick Doocey.

Completing the lineup on this fabulous triple bill is Fellow Pynins, a Portland, Oregon based award winning contemporary folk duo with a keen sense of vocal harmony and song craft.

Theatre

Take a Seat We’ve saved you a seat! Make your mark in our theatre by naming a seat after yourself, a loved one or your business while contributing to the future of the theatre.

Naming a seat is a unique opportunity to have your very own seat inscribed in a position of your choice in our auditorium.

For as little as €200, your dedication will be engraved onto a plaque and placed on your chosen seat for 10 years. You can name a seat for yourself, on behalf of a loved one or as a gift.

In making this gift you will also be supporting the renovation of our building and our work into the future.

To find out more please contact jane@hawkswell.com

Eva’s Echo Theatre Company

Jungle Door

Fri 5 Aug, 7pm | €10

Indulge in the joyous, disheartening, and hopeful moments over a year shared by ex-lovers Michelle and Louise as they rekindle their friendship.

Challenged by beauty standards and the housing crisis Michelle smiles through the filler and plans her perfect day, unaware her bridesmaid is hiding a dark secret.

Join us for a rehearsed reading of this unique piece of Queer Theatre.

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jazz

sligo

Double Bill

Sligo Jazz Festival 2022

19 ___24 JULY

TRYPL (UK) All-Star band plus Christine Tobin’s “Tower of Song” Tues 19 July, 8pm

Supported by

Full list of patrons and sponsors in official programme.

€18/15conc./9u18s

TRYPL is a UK based Latin Jazz powerhouse outfit co-founded by the horn section consisting of Trevor Mires, Ryan Quigley and Paul Booth. Dublin native Christine Tobin has been an integral part of both the New York City and London jazz scenes for many years. Her ‘Tower of Song’ repertoire includes Tobin originals alongside striking interpretations of Leonard Cohen songs.

Sligo Jazz Festival 2022 & Hawk’s Well Theatre

Daniel Herskedal Trio (Norway) Wed 20 July, 8pm

€18/15conc./9u18s

Daniel Herskedal is a composer of highly original, beautifully lyrical, rhythmically charged music inspired by the stunning Norwegian landscape and a world-class performer on Tuba, an instrument he has made uniquely his own. Daniel Herskedal’s newest album Harbour cements his position as one the most exciting, prolific and inspiring musicians of his generation in Europe.

Double Bill

Sligo Jazz Festival 2022

Sligo Jazz Festival 2022

Sligo Jazz Festival 2022

Thurs 21 July, 8pm

MBQ TRIO (Italy/UK) feat. Federico Malaman Plus Ashley Pezzotti Quartet Fri 22 July, 8pm

Sat 23 July, 8pm

Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra

€18/15conc./9u18s

Our 2022 Artist-in-Residence, award winning jazz pianist and composer, Nikki Iles has worked with many jazz legends such as Kenny Wheeler, Stan Sulzmann, Norma Winstone, Dave Holland, Tina May and Rufus Reid. With over 30 CDs recorded over 3 decades, she has been described as the “Heroine of British Jazz”.

Tonight’s concert will bring together the stellar Sligo Jazz faculty and guests to perform her exciting music for Jazz Orchestra.

€18/15conc./9u18s

Federico Malaman is an extraordinary Italian bass player with a very advanced technique.

Federico’s popularity on the web, thanks to his amazing virtuosity, innate empathy and communicative ability, has made him a real star. Ashley Pezzotti is a new and exciting voice emerging from the New York jazz scene.

SJP ALL STARS 2022 €18/15conc./9u18s

Featuring Sligo Jazz Project 2022 Artist-in-Residence Nikki Iles and the entire summer school faculty of tutors including Federico Malaman & Ricky Quagliato (Italy), John Goldsby (USA/DE) Ashley Pezzotti (USA), Pete Churchill, Tony Kofi, Paul Booth, Tomasz Bura, Phil Robson, Mike Walker, Stuart Hall, and Trevor Mires (UK).

Always the highlight of the week at Sligo Jazz Festival.

COMING SOON Anne Gildea - How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy it – Sat 10 Sept, 8pm Rory’s Stories – Sat 17 Sept. 8pm Prime Cut Theatre – The Border Game – Wed 21 Sept, 8pm Culture Night - Fri 23 Sept Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats - The Story Of Swing - Sat 24 Sept, 8pm Joe the Magician Live - Sun 25 Sept, 2pm Cherish the Ladies - Sun 25 Sept, 8pm Sligo Drama Circle - The Foreigner by Larry Shue - Wed 28 Sept – Sat 1 Oct, 8pm Anna Newell Theatre Adventures – Sweet Dreams – Tues 4 Oct – Thurs 6 Oct Kieran Quinn’s Theme Night #30 - Musicals - Thurs 6 - Sat 8 Oct 2022, 8pm Dolly & Mick – Thurs 13 Oct, 8pm David O’Doherty – Fri 14 Oct, 8pm Makem & Clancy - Wed 19 Oct, 8pm Fishamble - HEAVEN - Thurs 20 Oct, 8pm An Ant Called Amy – Thurs 27 Oct, 10am, 12pm Doug Allan – It’s a Wrap – Tues 1 Nov, 8pm Sligo Fun Company - Sister Act - Sat 5 Nov - Fri 11 Nov, 8pm, Matinee Sun 6 Nov, 3pm Flook – Sat 12 Nov, 8pm Abba Forever – Tues 15 Nov, 8pm Teaċ Daṁsa – MÁM – The Sports Complex, Boyle, Sat 19 – Sun 20 Nov, 7.30pm Gearoid Farrelly - Glamour Hammer - Sat 19 Nov, 8pm Dirty Dusting with Mary Byrne & Jake Carter - Sun 20 Nov, 8pm Mad Ravens – The House On Cedarwood Drive - Thurs 24 – Sat 26 Nov, 8pm Crokey Hill Players - It’s the Real McCoy – Thurs 29 – Fri 30 Dec, 8pm

40 Years

C O M I N G I N E A R LY S E P T E M B E R Waking EVA, a unique new production, commemorates the life and work of one of Sligo’s radical revolutionaries, Eva Gore-Booth. The younger sister of Constance de Markievicz, Eva was a fierce, social revolutionary, a poet, playwright, pacifist and feminist, who questioned the conventions of her time and fought passionately for gender and class equality throughout her life. A talented and prolific writer, Eva authored nineteen volumes of poetry, scores of philosophical prose, political writing, and seven plays.

Inspired by Eva’s life-long partner Esther Roper’s assertion that “To follow the procession of her poems is to see and understand the story of her inner life”, creator and director Kellie Hughes charts Eva’s inner life, adapting her poetry and combining original compositions by Stephen Doherty, developed in collaboration with an octet of traditional and classical musicians, to create Waking EVA, a rich sonic experience celebrating the life, legacy and redoubtable spirit of Eva Gore-Booth.

KELLIE HUGHES

STEPHEN DOHERTY

CREATOR & DIRECTOR

COMPOSER

40 Years

Creative Academy Summer Camp

40 Years

Mon 25–Fri 29 July | 10am–3pm

€100 (€90 for additional siblings)

Our Creative Academy Summer Camp is back this year! Unlock your child’s creative potential through drama, dance, singing and performance. A fun filled experience for ages 7 - 12.

40 Years