Hawk's Well Theatre - Brochure | Sept - Dec 2024 by hawkswelltheatre

Welcome

Dear Patrons,

For 42 years, our theatre has celebrated artistic vision and creativity in all its forms.

Whether it’s championing local talent, like Mikel Murfi, Cathy Jordan, James Nelson, Muireann Bradley and Altan; creating in-house productions of The Whacky Witch and The Snowman; giving space to the biggest and brightest artists like Mary Coughlan, David O’Doherty and Luka Bloom; coordinating interactive and vibrant events such as Culture Night for the Sligo region; or allowing our community superstars to shine on stage, there’s something for everyone to celebrate this season at Hawk’s Well.

It’s also back to school season. (Kids: Boo! Parents: Yay!) We invite every member of our community to come to the theatre and learn something new. Check out our Take Part section and our upcoming workshops for ideas on how to expand your skills.

We’re proud to be one of the busiest theatres in the country, with big, bold ambitions that reach far beyond our four walls. The brochure that you hold in your hands represents only a microcosm of our work over the last four decades.

Because at the heart of it all, we truly believe in the power of the arts to transform lives.

And that’s something worth celebrating.

See you at the theatre,

Helpful Information

Chill-out room

We have a chill-out room available for some of our children’s shows for those who wish to avail of a quiet space. Look for the chill-out symbol.

Relaxed Performance

This means the show has been adapted to suit people who might require a more relaxed environment when going to the theatre. Usually, these are adults or children with learning difficulties, autism, and/or sensory communication disorders.

Tickets for u18s:

We have teamed up with Music Generation Sligo to offer half price tickets to people aged under 18 to all music events with the Go See logo showing.

Selling Fast

Tickets for these shows are selling fast so book early!

Explaining the Fees on your Tickets

Booking Fee €2. Renovation Fee: €1 (All Children’s shows Exempt from fees)

What is a booking fee?

A Booking fee is a charge that covers the cost of processing your purchase. This includes expenses like credit card fees, administrative costs and ticketing system platform fees.

Our Renovation Fee directly supports the exciting Phase 2 of our Renovation Development.

Greening our Theatre

Hawk’s Well Theatre is a proud member of the Green Arts Initiative in Ireland. We are working to reduce our environmental impact and become a more sustainable theatre.

Children

May-17-74: Anatomy of a Massacre

Wed 4 Sept, 8pm

€10

From the award winning filmmakers of 406 Days - The Debenhams Picket Line comes the story of the Dublin Monaghan Bombings. In this human interest feature length documentary the families and survivors talk about that tragic day and how they have fought for 50 years to try and find the truth. Followed by a Q&A hosted by Ciaran O’Connor (RTE Radio Doc ‘One Day in May’) with Joe Lee (Director), Fergus Dowd (Producer), Margaret Urwin (Justice For The Forgotten Chairperson) & Bernie McNally (Survivor of the Bombings).

Duration: 105 Mins

A Night At The Opry

Hawk’s Well Little Cinema Music

Theatre The Gruffalo Sun 8 Sept, 12pm

Schools

Paddy Cullivan

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Ireland

Wed 11 Sept, 8pm, &

Thurs 12 Sept, 11am(schools)

€15/10schools

Imagine this. It’s 2032. The people have spoken on both sides of the border and Ireland is a brand new 32-county country. There’s a new flag. A new anthem. There’s even a new capital! As Unionists holiday in the south, discovering the imperial joys of ‘Royal’ Dublin - southerners discover the ancient landscape of Ulster. Magical things happen when you create a new country - where EVERYTHING is on the table - and it’s exciting.

Duration: 150 mins Age: 16+

Thurs 5 Sept, 8pm

€30/15u18s

Enjoy a fantastic evening with three of Ireland’s biggest and best Country stars and sing along with iconic hits from Don Williams, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, John Denver, Hank Williams, Jim Reeves, Vince Gill and many more. Johnny Brady, Claudia Buckley and John Hogan will showcase songs such as Rhinestone Cowboy, Coat of many Colours Ring of Fire, Blanket on the Ground plus a whole host of hit Country songs from 1950’s right through to today!

Music

The Highstool Prophets

Thurs 12 Sept, 8pm

€20/10u18s

The Highstool Prophets have been blazing a trail in Irish Folk Music for years. Their cover of Amy MacDonald’s This is the Life has surpassed 10 million streams, with MacDonald calling it “the best cover of the song, by a country mile!” The ensemble are looking forward to performing in Sligo in September. Following sold-out shows, TV and radio appearances, and new releases, on the night you can expect favourite songs from renowned Folk Artists, high-energy trad sounds and an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

€6 with free popcorn

This animated film based on the classic picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler is a magical tale of a mouse who takes a stroll though the woods. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. Step into the enchanting world of this beloved story with your little ones - plus plenty of popcorn!

Duration: 30 Mins

Comedy

Anne Gildea: How To Get The

Menopause & Enjoy

It

Fri 13 Sept, 8pm

€22

Anne brings her keen comedic skills to a topic that affects 51% of us yet is still treated like a mystery. What is it? Why does it happen? Is the moustache inevitable? And what superpowers come with this unavoidable phase of lady life? Anne answers all these questions and more, as she brings TMI to a whole new level.

Duration: 145 mins. With interval. Age: 16+

Moon Looks On

Way Out West

Sat 14 Sept, 8pm

€20/10u18s

Stephen Gormley aka Moon Looks On has just released an album of true to the bone contemporary folk and roots music. Hungry The Rock is the next single from this eagerly awaited new album entitled Way Out West recorded and produced by acclaimed producer Bill Shanley. With special guests Seamie O’Dowd, Felip Carbonell, Jessie Whitehead, Stephen O’Dowd & Emma Gormley.

The Grange Players

Always A Convent Girl

Mon 16 Sept, 8pm

€15

Join The Grange Players as they perform the hilarious comedy Always A Convent Girl. This side-splitting nostalgic play is based on Once A Catholic by Mary O’Malley. In 80’s Dublin the Nuns try to morally guide a bunch of bright and maybe not so bright teenage girls in their final year at the Convent. But will all the good morals they’ve been teaching them sink in or do the Girls Just Wanna have Fun!

COLDPLACE:

A Tribute to Coldplay

Thurs 19 Sept, 8pm

€30/15u18s

As the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay, they have played over 650 shows in 24 different countries. Their aim, as a tribute to one of the world’s biggest bands, is to capture the feeling of a live Coldplay performance: the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere. No strangers to main stages, Coldplace have played at major festivals alongside Bob Geldof, KT Tunstall, Ringo Starr, The Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight and Roxette, to name but a few.

Broadway Babies

Sun 22 Sept,

11am (13-36mo) & 12.30pm (0-12mo)

Sligo Musical Society present a magical selection of musical numbers to introduce your little one to the wonder of musicals!

Spooky Babies

Thurs 31 Oct,

Musician and actor Jackie Maguire will bring enough spooky cheer to turn the shyest gremlin into a dancing ghoul. This show will be a scream for smallies and adults alike! 11am (13-36mo) & 12.30pm (0-12mo)

Santa Babies

Sun 22 Dec

11am (13-36mo) & 12.30pm (0-12mo)

Sinead Conway and Dave Flynn serenade us with festive favourites.

Culture Night 2024: Hidden Treasures

Opera

Hawk’s Well Theatre & Sligo Baroque Music Festival

Fri 20 Sept at Sligo Cathedral

A celebration of Sligo as a melting pot for local and global cultures, showcasing the town as a land of cultural gems that are just waiting to be discovered.

This years’ Culture Night will turn Sligo into a literal treasure map. Adding a unique level of interactivity and playfulness will be a Sligo-wide treasure hunt. Go to the Culture Night events, find the clues, and win the prize along with a new discovery and appreciation of Sligo’s rich cultural tapestry!

Workshop

Opera After Dark

Live in person and online 10pm

You take a seat in the hallowed grounds of Sligo’s grand Cathedral. For this evening, you’ve discovered a hidden treasure, you’ve entered the warmth of an Artists sanctuary. You take a moment to pause. From the silence a bow becomes restless and beauty fills the air for it was once said by St Augustine: “To sing, is to pray twice”. Come then, witness the prayer. Starring Sharon Carty with the Sligo Baroque Ensemble featuring Sligo Baroque Music Festival Director Nicola Cleary.

Children

The Creative Path Soil Buddies

10am-1pm 3.30 – 4.15pm & 4.45 – 5.30pm

The workshop will help you discover talents you never knew you had, perhaps for writing, painting, music or you may finally get to pursue that idea you have for a business. If you have a copy of The Artist’s Way please bring with you along with a notebook.

Join Jackie and Trisha for a fun and interactive performance about soil. Meet some of the characters that inhabit soil, such as earthworms, springtails and ants. This performance for 0 – 10 year olds will be dynamic, playful and fun for all the family! Following the show, experience connecting with these soil characters through drama and music so you can embody, move and make sounds just like them. You might even get to meet some of our soil buddies in real life!

Suitable for ages 0 – 10 and all the family Free but booking required. Limited capacity.

Bernard O’Shea: Desperate House Husband

Singing for his Supper

Sun 22 Sept, 8pm Sat 21 Sept, 8pm

€22

Bernard O’Shea, the Desperate House Husband, invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-at-home parenting world.

Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances with sinister intentions, yearning for a peaceful night’s rest, and even covert playground reconnaissance operations. It’s a laugh-out-loud journey through the trials and tribulations of modern family life!

€15/7.50u18s

In James Nelson’s solo show, hear his ‘up close and personal’ take on life - on the road and at home - with a selection of songs to warm the heart. The Sligo tenor has crisscrossed the world for over 30 years, performing in opera, concerts and as one third of the international crossover group The Celtic Tenors. Others may know James from Nelson’s Column in the Sligo Weekender

Ladies Fri 27 Sept, 8pm

€30/28conc./15u18s Cherish

Grammy-nominated IrishAmerican supergroup Cherish The Ladies are one of the finest ensembles on the planet. Since their debut on a New York stage over 35 years ago. Led by the ebullient, All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, the band also features fellow New York native, Mary Coogan on Guitar, All-Ireland Accordion Champion Mirella Murray from Connemara, Glasgow-born Kathleen Boyle on piano and West Cork’s Nollaig Casey on fiddle.

The

Case of Kitsy Rainey

Tues 24 Sept, 8pm Wed 25 Sept, 8pm Thurs 26 Sept, 8pm

Set in October 1978 - Pope John Paul the First is not long dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat Farnon as he walks to town and back again. It is a beautifully observed piece, utterly simple and widely praised. The show is funny, tender and at times downright daft.

€20/18conc. per show

Following the success of The Man In The Woman’s Shoes, Mikel Murfi returns with the companion piece I Hear You and Rejoice. Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, embarks on a journey he had not quite planned and finds that every twist in the road can bring its own surprises.

Following on from The Man in the Woman’s Shoes, I Hear You and Rejoice, the third in the series finishes out Pat Farnon’s journey in a most unexpected way. Having married Kitsy Rainey late in life, cobbler Pat Farnon finally decides to lift the lid on a life previously lived by his wife. All the while Pat faces down his own reckoning. Tender, heartfelt and joyously funny.

Loco & Reckless Productions & Hawk’s Well Theatre

James Nelson

Bruised Orange

John Prine Tribute Band

Sat 28 Sept, 8pm

€25/12.50u18s

Bruised Orange is Ireland’s premier John Prine Tribute band. Boasting some of Ireland’s most experienced musicians the 5 piece band is made up of Michael ‘Mike Mack’ McGarry (Rhythm Guitar & Vocals), Anthony Toby Cregan (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Derek Matthews (Bass & Vocals) Steve Milne (Keyboards) and Shay Carry (Percussion). Frontman Mike Mack McGarry accurately reflects John’s vocal range with similar ease of delivery. His storytelling and short antidotes are also a testament to a Bruised Orange live show.

Schools

BullyBully

A musical for toddlers about childish grown-up men

Wed 2 Oct, 10am & 12pm

€6

BullyBully gives the audience Duplo-level insight into the collision of two world-powers that, eventually, learn to meet in the middle; politics at the kindergarten and childishness amongst serious and powerful grown-ups. This is a toddler’s musical the likes of West Side Story that presents us with two performers, many songs, funny quarrels, a bit of bickering and, eventually, a happy ending. Duration: 40 mins Age: 4+

The Fairy Queen

Sun 29 Sept, 7.30pm

€30/15u18s

With love, enchantment, a drunken poet, fairies, night, mystery, and the seasons, Purcell’s delightful scenes inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream have some of his finest and most tuneful music. This unique new production for Sligo Baroque Music Festival features a cast of outstanding young Irish and international singers, with baroque dancers and a full period orchestra, comprising of London Handel Players and the Croatian Baroque Ensemble.

The Sceptical Suffragette

Thurs 3 Oct, 8pm

€18/16conc.

Power, Politics, family feuding and violence all feature in this historical drama that tells the fascinating story of the activist life of Sylvia Pankhurst. A woman who fought for working class women to have an equal status in society, who supported the Irish struggle for independence much to the chagrin of her English family and friends. A deeply dramatic play with moments of great laughter.

Children

Anna Newell Theatre Adventures & Riverbank Arts Centre

An Attempt To Talk With The Beginning Of The World

Mon 30 Sept - Tues 1 Oct, 11am, 12pm & 2pm

€15 Adult & Baby

Created especially for babies by a team of award-winning artists, An Attempt To Talk With The Beginning Of The World is a luminous world full of playful up-close dance, intriguing immersive sound and light and many many ping pong balls!

Duration: 25 mins plus up to 15 mins free play time

Music

Robert Mizzell’s Nashville songbook

Fri 4 Oct, 8pm

€25/12.50u18s

Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his home for over 25 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here. The father and husband is now one of the top Country Music Artists in Ireland, enjoying huge success all around the country. He has released 15 solo studio albums and 2 full length DVD’s to date. Robert was voted Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer in a poll conducted by RSVP Magazine.

SPLODAR Theatre Company

Maas Theater En Dans

Sligo Baroque Festival

The Seeger Sessions Revival

Theme Night #35 Lets Dance

Sat 5 Oct, 8pm

€27

Rory is back on the road with his brand new show, Keep ‘Er Lit, as he tries to navigate and survive in this ever changing world. He will take you into his home and life with his relatable humour and unique storytelling ability, as he speaks about growing up in simpler times, winging it, and life as a parent to three...even when feeling like a child himself! So come join Rory for a night you won’t forget; full of craic, music and inspiration.

Change Your Mind Festival

Sun 13 Oct, 11am-late

The Change Your Mind Festival is back with new guests such as Brent Pop (RTE Broadcaster, rugby player, and Motivational Speaker), Aimee-Louise Carton (CEO of KeepAppy wellness app), Podcasters lockstockand2jokingaddicts, Ryan Scanlon (music), Dr Lorcan Martin President of the Irish College of Psychiatrists, and a full line-up of family and wellness activities to enjoy. For more info, check our Facebook page. See you there!

Sun 6 Oct, 8pm

€28.50/14.25u18s

This 13-piece band revives the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions album and live shows. This diverse group of talented musicians deliver a high energy 2 hour-long on-stage celebration with hits including Old Dan Tucker, Jesse James and American Land. Sit back and enjoy an evening of traditional American folk songs.

Wed 9 - Sat 12 Oct, 8pm

Watch Live Online Sat 12 Oct

After the success of May’s visit to Vicar St, Theme Nights return to Sligo this October. Kieran Quinn and his crew will collaborate with our huge community of wonderful musicians to bring together an energetic and fun show! These shows always entertain and delight audiences with top class live entertainment and this one promises to be no different.

Helping Children and Teenagers

Mon 14 Oct, 1pm

€1 per child

(group bookings to be made by schools) Free This nationwide multimedia performance of a fantastic and famous symphonic classic plus other great repertoire gives young secondary school students an introduction to incredibly moving composed live music in a highly accessible concert. With slide imagery depicting American history from this era and a screened shadow puppet accompaniment, created by Púca Puppets

Tues 15 Oct, 8pm

€27

Anxiety is a normal and important part of our lives. We need to be able to get anxious to keep safe, but sometimes teenagers and children can get so anxious that it prevents them from doing regular things in their everyday lives. David will focus on understanding how anxiety affects children, teenagers and families and will give concrete and practical tips for how to help children deal with the stresses and pressures in their lives.

Followed by Q&A

by Pat Kinevane

Wed 16 Oct, 8pm

‘Has no one a skitter o’ dignity left?’ A unique collage of Kabuki dance and Irish storytelling. It is a captivating portrayal of four elderly characters living in retirement homes around Ireland. Pat Kinevane’s haunting performance brings to life these sometimes forgotten voices of society. ‘Drop everything. Book now…captivating, moving, and –yes – even unforgettable.’ - The Irish Times

Duration: 80 mins. No Interval

Age : 14+

Music

80s Icons Show

Sat 19 Oct, 8pm

€28.50/14.25u18s

Back due to phenomenal demand, 80’s Icons Show returns. Hear all the hits from artists like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Go West, Paul Young, Phil Collins, Nik Kershaw and many more, played to perfection by this 7-piece live touring act. 80’s Icons Show is a must-see for any true 80’s fan and if their last Sligo show is anything to go by, get your tickets while you can.

Cathy Jordan’s Crankie Island Song Project

Thurs 17 Oct, 8pm

€20/18conc./10u18s

An artistic archive of stories and songs from Ireland’s rich musical tradition. Celebrated singer Cathy Jordan, of traditional powerhouse Dervish, brings these tales to life with music, sound, and visuals, preserving them for future generations. Using a ‘Crankie box’—a unique storytelling device with scrolling illustrations—this project beautifully marries song and art. Featuring a selection of music from an archive of 32 songs, one from each county in Ireland.

Fri 18 Oct, 8pm

€23

The disheveled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4)

The Speks Children

Theatre

Sun 20 Oct, 2pm

€10

The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their handclapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! “If your little ones love fantastic, magical songs... then The Speks are the boys for you” – Tom Dunne, Newstalk

Duration: 50 mins. No interval. Age: 2+

Callings

Wed 23 Oct, 8pm

€18/16conc.

Callings follows five queer people who found sanctuary and community on the other end of the phone by seeking solace in Cara-Friend – a befriending service set up in the 1970’s to support the many hidden LGBTQ+ individuals across the north of Ireland. Charged with the music of the day, and set amidst a storm of anti-gay headlines, Callings delves deep into the struggle for survival our queer communities faced on a daily basis.

Duration: 70 mins Age: 14+

Kabosh Theatre Company

John Paul White

Fri 25 Oct, 8pm

€29.50/14.75u18s

John Paul White is a fourtime Grammy awardwinning singer-songwriter and co-founder of Americana legends, The Civil Wars. Plus very special guests, Campbell Jensen (Ashley Campbell & Thor Jensen).

This Flight TonightThe Songs of Joni Mitchell

Sat 26 Oct, 8pm

€28/14u18s

This Flight Tonight is a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s music. The carefully crafted set will feature songs from Joni’s million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For The Roses, Court and Spark and her 1972 landmark release Blue

Enya Martin

Plus guest - Dame Stuffy

Sun 27 Oct, 8pm

€25

“Enya Martin is a comedic machine” - Joanne McNally. That is indeed high praise from Joanne. Enya is one of the best stand-up comedians on the scene. Her show is a powerhouse of high energy, cracking comedy stories with laser sharp delivery.

Crash Test Dummies Jargon

Tues 29 Oct, 8pm

€33/€16.50u18s

Crash Test Dummies add a Sligo date to their mammoth 30th anniversary tour of Grammy nominated and platinum certified album God Shuffled his Feet. Their global hit singles Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm and Superman’s Song hold a special place in the hearts of many.

Wed 30 Oct, 8pm

€24/€12u18s

Jargon, the highly talented multi-instrumentalist acoustic quartet, has returned to launch their new album recorded at Sligo Live last year, revisiting their interpretations and original songs in Ragtime, Blues, Folk and Bluegrass styles. Formed by Charlie McGettigan , he is joined by Gerry Grennan, Liam Gilmartin and Brian Mulligan to perform a delightful selection of their much-loved set list.

Plus guest – Brídín

Susan O’Neill Trad @ Lunch: Arrivals at the Well

Sligo Live & Hawk’s Well Theatre

Thurs 31 Oct, 8pm Fri 1 Nov, 1pm

Fri 1 Nov, 8pm

€26.50/13.25u18s

Susan O’Neill is a songwriter of hidden depths, with a timeless voice that is equal parts balm and blowtorch, she is audacity personified, a free spirit, a real performer.

Séamus & Caoimhe

Uí Fhlatharta

Dylan Carlos, Dave Sheridan & John McCartin

Sat 2 Nov, 8pm

€24/€12u18s

This Double Bill combines two unmissable ensembles playing cutting-edge Irish traditional and folk music. Dylan Carlos, Dave Sheridan and John McCartin are one of the premier examples of the quintessential North Connacht fiddle/flute/ guitar combination. Brother and sister, Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta won Best Emerging Artists at the 2024 RTÉ Folk Awards. Their exquisite sibling harmonies transcend both traditional and modern songs.

Hawk’s Well Theatre and Sligo Live are proud to co-produce a special lunchtime show with four superb musicians who retain a freshness and sparkling rhythm in their music. Philip Duffy on Fiddle; P.J. Hernon on accordion; Pat Sweeney on Banjo and Brian McDonagh on mandola have been at the heart of Sligo music for the past three decades and all famed for their prowess in both performance and session.

Plus guest - Sabrina Dinan Sun 3 Nov, 8pm

€28.50/14.25u18s

As a solo acoustic act with a big voice and intense guitar style, Luka Bloom channelled the energy and power of rock into his many albums, rising to international acclaim and becoming one of Ireland’s best-loved contemporary folk artists.

€29.50/14.75u18s

The Felice Brothers’ gloriously ramshackle sound draws on everything from Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan to Walt Whitman and Flannery O’Connor. In just a few short years, the group went from busking in the subway to playing the Newport Folk Festival to Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble.

After Ours

Starring Conal Gallen Thurs 24 Oct, 8pm

€28

After Ours is the hilarious story of how the infamous Bridie Murphy (played by Conal Gallen), and her hapless husband Willie, have inherited their very own pub. Not only do they not have a clue what they are doing, but they enlist the help of their best friend and next door neighbour, Betty Head. Along with her dimwitted son, Dick, they set out to bring the newly refurbished Swinging Diddy Pub into the 21st century. What can go wrong?

Duration: 140 mins incl. interval

Age: 16+

Sligo Drama Circle

The Importance of Being Earnest

Wed 13– Sat 16 Nov, 8pm

€18/15conc./12 groups 6+

“A trivial comedy for serious people” according to its author, Oscar Wilde, this play is a riotous comedy last performed by Sligo Drama Circle in 1975. The story deals with the double lives led by two bachelor friends, John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, as they tie themselves up in knots in the pursuit of the objects of their affections, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. All happens under the eye of the formidable Lady Bracknell, with hilarious results.

Sligo Fun Company

Annie

Tues 5 - Sat 9 Nov, 8pm

Matinee: Sat 9 Nov, 2pm

€22/20conc.

Featuring some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including Tomorrow. Set in 1930s New York City during the Great Depression, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago. Annie escapes from the Orphanage and the cruel Miss Hannigan, by being picked to spend Christmas in the home of billionaire, Oliver Warbucks and she brings her lovable dog, Sandy along on the great adventure!

Vittorio

Angelone Sun 17 Nov, 8pm

€25

Having started comedy in 2018, Vittorio has already cultivated a huge online following from stand-up clips and podcasts, regularly amassing millions of views on various platforms. As well as co-hosting Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting alongside fellow comedian Mike Rice, he released his first comedy special in September 2023 which has already amassed over 100 thousand views. Wow! Following his 5-star, sold-out, award-nominated debut (which solved literally every problem in the world) his new show looks inward to find out who exactly he thinks he is.

ABBA Forever

The Christmas Show

Sun 10 Nov, 8pm

€30/15u18s

Europe’s very top ABBA show, ABBA Forever! It’s always party time when ABBA comes to town but when it’s the Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse to let your hair down! This happy sing-a-long event is pure escapism. It celebrates ABBA’S music with a loud and proud production and terrific audio visuals of ABBA Seminal moments on the GIANT screen! It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations!

Music

Muireann Bradley

Mon 18 Nov, 8pm

€20/10u18s

Muireann Bradley is a 17-yearold folk and blues guitarist and singer from Ballybofey in County Donegal. She specializes in performing acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont, and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s as well as later folk, country and Americana. Before the end of 2023 Muireann had played a live session on Highland Radio which went viral and received a standing ovation when she performed on Jools Holland’s annual New Year’s Eve Hootenanny.

Made in Tennessee

A

Night of Country Music

Tues 19 Nov, 8pm

€28/14u18s

With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world.

Featuring classics from Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank, legends like Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood and modern country superstars such as Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.

Music

Mary Coughlan 40th Anniversary Tour

Sat 23 Nov, 8pm

€30/15u18s

It’s hard to believe that four decades have passed since Mary Coughlan went into the studio to record her debut album Tired and Emotional. That album led to appearances on The Late Late Show, a hit single with Delaney’s Gone Back On The Wine, and led to Mary establishing her position as the First Lady of Jazz and Blues in Ireland. Heavily inspired by Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith she also embraces rock, folk, and chanson (Edith Piaf) influences in her work.

Niall McCabe

Wed 20 Nov, 8pm

€22/11u18s

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish island, Niall McCabe possesses an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience, from Dublin’s intimate venues to grand stages across the UK and the Atlantic. He most recently appearing at Celtic Connections and Americana Fest UK in January 2024. Anticipation mounts for new releases, promising an exciting chapter in his musical narrative.

Talk

Rewilding the Mind

Reconnecting to the Spirit of the Land with Manchán Magan

Sun 24 Nov, 8pm

€15

Manchán explores the rising connection people are having with the spirit and the lore of the land of Ireland. Beginning with the creation myth and origin story that our ancestors have passed down to us, he examines the mythological and archaeological clues to how our forebears identified with both the physical realm and the magical realms that surround it.

Duration: 70 mins

Theatre

Fishamble Theatre

Outrage

Fri 22 Nov, 8pm

€20/18conc.

Told through the prism of two sisters Outrage is a play that explores the true nature of women’s role in the Irish revolutionary wars and in particular the effect of Civil War on women’s mind, body and soul. Alice and Nell play key roles in arming revolutionaries, organising civic resistance and in particular the propaganda war. They are fervent, they are funny, they are human and they, like everyone else in Ireland become deeply conflicted as the country spins toward a shattering Civil clash that split the nation.

Theatre

Indigestion

Duration: 80 mins. Age: 14+ by Seamus O’Rourke

Tues 26 Nov, 8pm

€18/16conc.

The madness of a simple rural man... a man shipped off to London at the age of 17… who goes through bouts of depression, obesity and anger issues… finds and loses love, comes back to Ireland to more misfortune and mayhem and yet there is hope. This is a story full of hope, where laughter and tears join hands and race us through fifty years of a life, not much different to our own. This is Seamus O’Rourke doing what he does best, storytelling.

Duration: 60 mins

Hawk’s We Productions

The Whacky Witch and her Magic Cauldron The Whacky Witch and her Magic Cauldron

Musical Director Niamh Crow y, Directed by Kieran Gri iths, Wri en by Co n Bateman, Music by Brian O’Doherty

An interactive family friendly hi rious show which te s the story of three sisters who try to win the heart of a human boy.

An interactive family-friendly, hi rious show which te s the story of three sisters who try to win the heart of a human boy.

Tues 29 & Wed 30 Oct | 11am & 1pm | €10 Tues 29 & Wed 30 Oct | 11am & 1pm | €10

RIP

Meet Snotface. An unfortunate name given to a good and whacky witch with a big heart. Snotface can’t sing. She has two sisters. They can, so everyone thinks they are c !

But they are two mean witches who want Snotface to have a ho id time.

But Snotface has a magic cauldron fu of sweets and two best friends…who have supersoakers.

So bring your parents but most importantly…. BRING A COAT.

HAWK’S WELL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

The Snowman

Musical Director: Niamh Crowley | Directed by Kieran Griffiths

SUN 1 DEC, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm & MON 2 DEC, 7pm MON 2 DEC, 10.30am & 12pm SCHOOLS ONLY

€10/6SCHOOLS

Hawk’s Well Theatre is delighted to launch the Christmas season with the much loved classic The Snowman. See the story brought to life on Hawk’s Well stage featuring a live band. Directed by Kieran Griffiths. Musical Director Niamh Crowley, narrated by Robert Fitzpatrick and with a few surprises along the way. It will be a perfect start to your Christmas Countdown.

Deirdre O’Kane: O’Kaning It

Wed 27 - Thurs 28 Nov, 8pm

€25

Comedic fireball Deirdre

O’Kane is mad for the road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or O’Kane it? Either way, you’re in for a night of relentless laughs fuelled by warped personal insights.

Showband Hits and Stories

Fri 29 Nov, 8pm

€30.50/15.25u18s

Ronan Collins, Broadcaster and Singer looks forward to bringing his new show Showband Hits and Stories to Sligo. With his knowledge of the Showbands and Stars and Songs of that golden era, Ronan will sing the hits and tell the stories from an amazing time in Irish life. Together with The Sugarcubes featuring Karen Black, who herself featured in The Nevada, relive the days of the ballrooms with songs and stories and memories of the showbands.

Songs, Poetry, & One Million Stars

Sat 30 Nov, 2pm

Donation Based

Join us for a warm and entertaining variety show in honour of the UN International Campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25th Nov – 10th Dec). Featuring uplifting music, inspiring poetry, as well as an opportunity to weave your own stars, this afternoon event is open to all and familyfriendly. All donations will go towards supporting local charity, Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

Rock Rising

The Revolution Of Classic Rock

Sat 30 Nov, 8pm

€26.50/13.25u18s

Rock Rising is a high octane, classic rock show designed to take the audience on an edge of their seats journey through the evolution of classic rock. Showcasing an excellent 7-piece band, taking incredible musicianship and stagecraft to a different level, this show features rock anthems from legendary acts such as Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Journey, Foreigner, Toto, Thin Lizzy and many more multi-platinum selling artists from the last four decades.

Tues 3 Dec, 8pm

€32.50/16.25u18s

Altan is arguably the most iconic band working in traditional Irish music today. For the past 35 years, they have been bringing the music of their native County Donegal to the world stage. Irish-language songs and dynamic twin-fiddling, the hallmarks of Altan’s sound, framework the band’s newest album, aptly titled Donegal The authenticity and allure of the music transports listeners to a bygone time in rural Ireland while simultaneously forging a connection between the past and modern times.

New Voices Showcase

Sat 14 Dec, 2pm

Free

Come and enjoy a rehearsed reading of short plays written by participants from our New Voices teenage playwrighting programme! This showcase features a selection of work written by local teenagers, performed by professional actors.

Coolera Dramatic Society

Jack and the Beanstalk

Sun 8 – Sat 21 Dec, 8pm | Sun 8, Sun 15 Dec, 3pm

Final performance on Sat 21 Dec will commence at 7.30pm

€20

Coolera Dramatic Society are delighted to return with this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. All your favourite actors will be back on stage to entertain you including Bobby Jones, Brian and Stephen Devaney, Kieran O’Doherty and Orla McSharry. With some exciting new talent, wonderful music and dance and of course lots of exciting adventures, this will be one not to miss.

Tickets on sale Tues 1 Oct, 10am

Children

Christmas Toons

with Anything Goes

Sun 22 Dec, 3.30pm, €6

(Mon 19 Dec, 10am - schools)

Celebrate the magic of Christmas in this annual festive family concert delivered by the brilliant Dave Flynn, Eddie Lee, Kieran Quinn, Sinead Conway and Ken McDonald (Tonto).

Theatre

Crokey Hill Players

Matches and Old Flames

Fri 27 - Sat 28 Dec, 8pm

€26/24conc.

Get ready for wall-to-wall comedy with rare diseases, tongue twisters, a missing wife, an overdue eternity ring, a ‘dodgy’ sponge cake and news of an old flame all adding to the mayhem and madness –not to mention the ‘sting in the tail’ at the very end! Will Matches be struck or could someone get burned by an Old Flame? This is one night of comedy where love is put to the test like never before!

Music

Indian: A night for Aidan

Sun 29 Dec, 8pm

€20/10u18s

INDIAN return for a one off gig in tribute and appreciation to their long time manager, friend and mentor Aidan Mannion.

They will be playing songs from the Show Me That Chihuahua Again album which was released by Aidan and his record company Sound Records in 1996.

Drama at the Well Toddler Drama

Sat 14 Sept – Sat 23 Nov

Nine week course (no class Sat 26 Oct & 9 Nov)

Facilitated by Isabel Claffey & Orla McSharry

Workshops for Young People

11am – 12pm (18 months - 4 years) | €90 parent & child

Share some special moments with your little one. Enjoy bonding with your child as you play, sing and dance together.

Kids Drama

12pm – 1pm (Ages 5 – 6) 1pm – 2pm (Ages 7- 9) 2pm -3pm (Ages 10 – 12) | €100

This fun and engaging drama course encourages young children to act and participate in many different activities specially designed to explore creativity and build confidence. Each child gets the individual attention they need. Limited availability.

New Voices: A playwriting programme

Saturdays 19 Oct – 14 Dec, 11am - 1pm

for 15-18 year olds

New Voices is a 9 week playwriting programme for 15-18 year olds who are interested in creative writing and theatre. Participants will get a chance to explore fun writing exercises, test out ideas with peers, and be guided to write their own short play. These plays will then be performed in a rehearsed reading by professional actors on the Hawk’s Well stage on Saturday 14th December. Limited places. For information on how to apply, please email miriam@hawkswell.com

Take a Seat

For over 40 years, Hawk’s Well Theatre has been at the centre of our community’s cultural life.

Today, you can be part of this legacy by naming a seat in Hawk’s Well Theatrea unique and meaningful way to celebrate your own, or a loved one’s, passion for the arts.

For a generous contribution of €200, your dedication will be engraved into a plaque and placed on your very own seat in a position of your choice in our auditorium.

Behind each named seat is a story. Every contribution helps us secure the future of our theatre, as well as the survival of the arts within our community.

Be part of Hawk’s Well Theatre’s story today!

Get in touch with Roisín at roisin@hawkswell.ie

Wed 4, 11, 18 & 25 Sept, 1pm

Free Sing with Seamie and Sandy

Rekindle your love of singing, learn new songs and have some fun at our singalong sessions on Wednesdays throughout September with Seamie O’Dowd and Sandy Kelly.

Acting for Adults with Isabel Claffey

Mon 16 Sept – Mon 21 Oct, 7 – 8.30pm

€80

Suitable for adults of all ages and for people with little or no acting experience, this six-week course offers a place to explore, create and be challengedall while having fun. During the workshops, participants will have a chance to delve into scene work, character development, improvisation and more, all in a warm and friendly environment.

Speak The Speech: Shakespeare Monologues

Thurs 19 SeptThurs 24 Oct, 7–8.30pm

€80

If you’ve ever wanted to dive into the world of Shakespeare, this six-week course offers a fun and fast-paced deep dive into the language of the Bard, utilizing Broadway veteran Monica McCarthy’s popular Decoding Shakespeare Approach. By the end of the course you’ll confidently have a Shakespeare monologue under your belt, as well as a deeper knowledge of Shakespeare’s cannon. All levels and familiarity with acting and the Bard are welcome!

Workshop

Ursula McHugh

The Creative Path

Fri 20 Sept, 10am-1pm

Free

The Creative Path is a project that illuminates the creativity inherent in everyone. Both therapeutic and creative practices are mutually supportive with creativity often playing a crucial role in mental health and wellbeing. The workshop will help you discover talents you never knew you had, perhaps for writing, painting, music or you may finally get to pursue that idea you have for a business. If you have a copy of The Artist’s Way please bring with you along with a notebook.

Comedy

Writing with John Colleary

Sat 21 Sept, 10.30am - 4.30pm

€50

Step out of your comfort zone and unlock your creativity with this fun one-day comedy writing course for adults. Whatever your preferred comedy genre may be, this course will help to develop your unique writing style, and also enable you to present your ideas in a short stand-up comedy set.

Early booking advised.

Cultural Companions

last Friday of every month at 11am (unless closed for holidays) The last date for Cultural Companions this year will be on Fri 19 Dec

Cultural Companions welcome older members of the community to the Hawk’s Well to socialise and attend shows together Free: Members and Newcomers welcome

Introducing Cultural Conversationsa Companion shares the story of their life, their work or any area of their interest with fellow members at our monthly meet up. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Isabel on 087 137 1018 or culturalcompanions@hawkswell.com Community

Writing with a Purpose

A one-day creative writing workshop with Brian Leyden

Sat 28 Sept, 10.30am – 4.30pm

€50

In this all-day writing workshop Brian Leyden will be looking again at the art and craft of writing. The workshop will give new and more experienced writers the tools they need to pursue their own writing and story making in a more informed way. The goal will be to produce a piece of writing by the end of the day.

Sing for the Hell of It!

Mon 30 Sept, 21 Oct, & 25 Nov, 7pm

Pay What You Can

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to our fun singa-long evenings hosted by the inimitable Dave Flynn. No musical experience is required. It’s all about just having fun and singing together!

Hawk’s Well Theatre & Sligo Academy of Music

Sligo Community Adult Orchestra

Sundays 6 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 11am - 1pm,

Pay What You Can

Our Sligo Community Adult Orchestra returns this Autumn! Led by conductor Niamh Crowley, this fun initiative will give you the chance to renew old music skills or put new-found ones into practice in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

To join please contact admin@hawkswell.com

COMING IN 2025

Dermot Whelan - Busy and Wrecked - Thurs 9 Jan, 8pm

Harvest - A Tribute to Neil Young - Sat 11 Jan, 8pm

Derek Ryan Live in Concert - Sun 19 Jan, 8pm

John Colleary: Head Like A Shed - Fri 31 Jan, 8pm

Irish National Opera: Fledermaus by Johann Strauss - Thurs 13 Feb, 7.30pm

Eddi Reader - Fri 14 March, 8pm

Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage - Sat 15 March, 8pm

Neil Delamere: Achilles Neil - Fri 21 March, 8pm

Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam - Wed 26 March, 8pm

An Evening with Michael Harding - Fri 28 March, 8pm

Reeling In the Showband Years - Fri 11 April, 8pm

Legends of the 60s Show - Thurs 15 May, 8pm

Chris Kent: Offline - Fri 16 May, 8pm

Time at the Well Artists 2024

Time at the Well is our annual Performing Artist Support Programme. The programme offers artists a budget, stage time, technical support and mentorship to help them on their journey to bring their idea to life.

Charmaine T. Matonsi

I am deeply grateful for the funding from Hawk’s Well for Time at the Well and to the Cairde Sligo Arts Festival for showcasing Through Our Eyes at Unveiled. Wasekera and I were moved by the audience’s response and are excited to work with more migrant women in the future.

Fiona Maria Fitzpatrick

I am nearing completion of first full draft of a piece called Nothing But An Old Weed after some residential writing time, with thanks to the Time at the Well. Then onto some scheduled days in Autumn for moving and developing the script in a rehearsal space. I am hoping to present a sharing of the piece towards the end of the year.

Ben Lucent

In September, I’m excitied to present a sharing of a work in progress called Teddy Play to children aged 7 -10 from the autism unit at the Mercy Primary School to the Hawk’s Well stage.

Time at the Well 2025 Artist Support Programme

Calling creators from all communities in the North-West of Ireland who have a passion for making work for the stage. If you have a great idea for a new performance project, Time at the Well offers you a budget, stage time, technical support and mentorship to help you on your journey to bring that idea to life. See www.hawkswell.com for more details.

Closing date: Mon Oct 7th 5pm

Back by Popular Demand! The Laugh Out Loud Musical SPRING 2025

Tues 15 - Sat 19 April | 8pm

€10 Opening Night Offer / €20

This Hilarious Musical sees 4 supremely talented actors take on 50 characters in an outrageous, cheeky and side splitting look into love and its consequences! With stunning music and brilliant lyrics there is something for everyone who has experienced love, from rejection to first date neurosis, sex, marriage, kids, old age and loss.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change has all the ingredients for a perfect night at the theatre. Bring a loved one, a friend, go on a first date… but whatever you do:

DON’T YOU DARE MISS IT!

Starring: Sinead Conway, Luke Devaney, Katelyn Ressler and Warren McCook

Musical Director: Niamh Crowley

Director: Kieran Griffiths

Lighting Design: Nick McCall

Book & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro | Music by Jimmy Roberts

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

JoeMeehan

A Tribute...

Like many others of his generation, the name of Joe Meehan is synonymous with drama and the theatre in Sligo.

A Sligo man through and through, many people will remember Joe from his shop at Market Cross. Indeed, people have remarked that Joe would have been equally happy to talk to a customer about drama and the theatre as he would be to sell them a garment.

Joe was part of the Sligo Drama Circle group which pioneered the Theatre For Sligo project throughout the 1970s, culminating in the opening of the Hawk’s Well Theatre in 1982 - a cherished dream for many in Sligo Drama Circle at the time.

Joe took an active role in the fledgling theatre and was a member of its first Board of Directors, serving for many years. Joe was also instrumental, along with Mary McDonagh, in the formation of Sligo Fun Company. From its first production of The Witness in 1983, Sligo Fun Company has continued to thrive and become synonymous with the Hawk’s Well Theatre.

Joe would hold on to memorabilia related to Sligo Drama Circle and the theatre. This instigated the development of an archive by Sligo Drama Circle. This archive will be exhibited in honour of Joe during the run of Sligo Drama Circle’s 2024 autumn production: The Importance of being Earnest.

Joe passed away in April of this year, but he has left a tremendous dramatic and theatrical legacy to the people of Sligo. This commemorative photographic exhibition pays tribute to Joe and the great contribution that he has made both to Sligo Drama Circle and to Hawk’s Well Theatre.

Renovation of Hawk’s Well Theatre

Phase 1 Complete

We’re thrilled to let you know that Phase One of our renovation project is now complete, thanks to the incredible support of our community and renovation patrons.

Phase One represents a huge step forward in ensuring Hawk’s Well can continue its legacy as the region’s premier cultural lighthouse. We’re determined to keep momentum going into the next phase, enhancing space with regards to comfort, safety and accessibility, and making sure that your experience at the theatre is an unforgettable one.

To date, we have seen an investment of €447,000, covering a diverse scope of upgrades and enhancements:

• We installed new interior carpets at a cost of €6,000, making our space look fresh and modern.

• We upgraded our heating system for €3,000, making sure our patrons and staff are toasty even during colder months.

• New office flooring was put down for €2,000, making our workspace more attractive for staff.

• We have purchased a new hearing loop system for €4,000, improving accessibility for those living with hearing impairments.

• We replaced our show-stopping theatre curtains at a cost of €4,000, increasing the functionality of our stage (and they also look pretty).

• We installed LED stage lighting for €8,000, improving lighting quality whilst also helping the environment. Tick, tick!

• The backstage area was refurbished for €11,000, making our backstage crew and artists very happy and comfortable.

• We gave the entire theatre a new lick of interior paint for €6,000, adding a bit of colour and brightness to our spaces

• We added new floor lights for €7,000, giving everyone a light in the dark to find their seats or nearest exits.

• New exit doors were installed for €4,000, making sure we keep you all safe as possible while enjoying our performances.

• We upgraded to an XE20 lighting desk for €11,000, giving us top-of-the-range lighting control for our biggest performances.

• The auditorium flooring was replaced for €15,000, making sure our audience enjoys their experience from the bottom up!

• We put in low emission LED lights for €10,000, once again putting our sustainability goals front and centre.

• A new sound desk was purchased for €11,000, to help our shows rise above the noise.

• We installed a hi-res projector for €11,000, meaning we can be even more innovative in terms of visual arts.

• The roof was newly repaired at a cost of €114,000 - a very important piece of work in our rainy corner of Ireland!

• We upgraded our auditorium seating for €95,000, making you feel even more comfortable and at home in our theatre.

We hope you enjoy these significant improvements to Hawk’s Well Theatre, which have all been carried out with you - our loyal patrons, artists and supporters - as the priority. Our original timing for Phase Two has been delayed by COVID and recent significant building cost inflation. We are now actively in the process of revising our plans to ensure we meet our objectives of additional space, building upgrade and improved access and we can’t wait to get cracking on making it happen.

Once again, thank you so much to everyone who has donated over the last few years and we really appreciate your continued support.

We hope that our upgrades make you feel even more welcome at your local theatre. The Team at Hawk’s Well acknowledge the contribution made by Jane Parsons and Marie O’Byrne in delivering this Phase

Introducing Hawk’s Well Pathways A LIGHT IN THE DARK FOR LOCAL ARTISTS

Opportunities for artists to be paid to create, develop and perform their work are often hard to come by; the effect is even more pronounced for artists with differing needs, or from minority or disadvantaged groups. This leads to a lack of diverse voices, limited artistic perspectives and stifled creativity.

With Hawk’s Well Pathways, we’re providing artists the opportunity to practice and hone their craft, regardless of their career stage or background. With the unique backing of Hawk’s Well Theatre, new artists can gain the confidence, skills and experience necessary to create something extraordinary.

Our current Time at the Well award provides three bursaries to performing artists of all disciplines, at all stages in their career - and the results have been incredible.

Our Cultural Companions programme provides increased opportunities for older people to engage with Sligo’s vibrant cultural and arts scene.

Community Choir and Community Orchestra have brought people across the country together, encouraged them to bring their instruments and take part in a celebration of music and art leading to a central showcase on our stage to a full house.

Our Shine pilot programme, which offers drama and music workshops to people with intellectual disabilities, is now entering its third year and has been a great success with 11 participants taking part in weekly workshops at the theatre.

The best way to support Hawk’s Well Theatre Pathways, as well as our wider work, is to become a Friend. Projects like Time at the Well, Shine, Community Choir, Community Orchestra and Cultural Companions have already made a huge impact. The increased funding could allow us to manage several groups and productions simultaneously, transforming the lives of potentially hundreds.

Become a Hawk’s Well Theatre Friend today and help fund our life-changing Pathways projects.

Scan the QR code to discover how, or visit https://www.hawkswell.com/support-us/lets-be-friends

Did you know? If your donation is €250 or more, we can claim back the tax and make an even bigger impact. Contact roisin@hawkswell.ie to find out how.

HOW TO GET HERE BY CAR

Approaching from south Sligo or Dublin exit right at junction S5 and follow the signposts for the cathedral and Temple Street. The theatre is right beside the cathedral. Approaching from north Sligo, turn left at the last set of traffic lights on the inner relief road and follow sign-post for the cathedral. At the next junction turn right on to Temple Street and the Hawk’s Well Theatre is the building next to the cathedral.

PARKING

There is limited on-street parking available in front of the theatre and on the Lungy (the street beside the stage-door entrance). The car-park closest to the theatre is the Cathedral car-park. €3 payment is required when leaving this car-park.

BY TRAIN OR BUS

The theatre is in walking distance from Sligo Train and Bus stations.

Support from the business community is essential to our survival as we renew our theatre for future generations.

Please contact roisin@hawkswell.ie or phone us on 071 916 1518 for further details of Hawk’s Well Corporate Friends scheme and exciting sponsorship opportunities.