Iontas Theatre Event Guide August to December 2016

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Event Guide August - December 2016

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PR OGR A M M E EVEN T S WHAT YOU FORGET Check SOUND ART 1916 Commemorative Venue Sound Installation Opening Multi-venue (see page Hours 20 for details) A Slight Transition From 9am VISUAL ART

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Market House Painting From 9am VISUAL ART & Other Works Song of The Sea 11am FAMILY FILM

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Fri 9th Brooklyn Sun 11th God Bless The Child Fri 16th Culture Night Sat 17th Zootropolis Sat 17th Danger Money Tue 20th Ger Carey Live Wed 21st Castleblayney Fair Day

Special Event Fri 23rd The Nuala’s Sat 24th Iontas Sessions Fri 30th Commemorating 1916:

Special Concert of new work From Retrograde Fri 30th

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FILM THEATRE LOCAL ARTS FAMILY FILM THEATRE SCHOOLS LOCAL ARTS

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Sat 1st The Successful TD 8pm MUSIC Page 9 Fri 7th The 4 Of Us 8pm MUSIC Page 12 Sun 9th Humpty Dumpty’s 2.30pm FAMILY Page 16

Big Eggventure Thur 13th Room 8pm FILM Page 6 Fri 14th Luan Parle with Clive Barnes 8pm MUSIC Page 12 Sat 15th UP 2pm FAMILY FILM Page 7 Fri 21st Trevor Smith & Friends 8pm MUSIC Page 14

in Low Places ‘The

Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience’ Sat 22nd Iontas Sessions 8pm MUSIC Page 10 Thur 27th High School Musical 7.30pm MUSICAL THEATRE Page 16 - Sat 29th

Please check out our website and Facebook pages for additional events and activities.

These may be included in our programme as the season progresses.

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PR OGR A M M E EVEN T S

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Wed 2nd Pig Nut Puppet Show From FAMILY

& Workshops 10am Thur 3rd Thy Will Be Done 8pm THEATRE - Sat 5th Castleblayney Players

From Fri 11th Womens Whims From 9am VISUAL ARTS Fri 11th Key For Two 8pm THEATRE - Sat 12th

by Farney Players Thur 17th Sing Street 8pm FILM Fri 18th Des Bishop 8pm COMEDY Sat 19th Paddington 11am FAMILY FILM Sat 19th Iontas Sessions 8pm MUSIC Thur 24th Vladimir & Anton 8pm MUSIC Sat 26th Christmas Food & Fair Day 12-5pm LOCAL ARTS

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AUGUST TO DECEMBER AT ÍONTAS ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Hello and welcome to a new season at Íontas Arts and Community Centre. This season we have a very eclectic programme to suit all tastes from the duelling violins of Vladimir and Anton, John B Keane’s The Successful TD to the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute! There really is much to savour.

So read on and discover for yourself the treats in store for the remainder of 2016.

Having introduced Íontas Sessions to great success last season we are delighted to announce details of our ‘Speakeasy Club’. A new cabaret style music and arts night in the theatre where you can sit around a table with friends and enjoy food and a glass of wine while enjoying the evening’s entertainment. Future ‘Speakeasy’ guests include The 4 of Us and Luan Parle.

We are also honoured to announce details of our 1916 commemorative concert marking our centenary year.

In partnership with

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Monaghan County Council and Ireland 2016, we commissioned composer Michael Gallen (see below) to produce a new work commemorating 1916. The outcome of this is a choral suite entitled ‘What You Forget’. Find out more on pages 13 and 20. We are also thrilled to welcome one of Irelands leading traditional musicians Lorcán MacMathúna and his ensemble who will perform their song cycle Visionaries and their Words specially written to commemorate 1916.

Finally I would like to thank all our volunteers whose support and dedication to Iontas Arts proves invaluable to both staff and customers. We would also like to thank Monaghan County Council and its Arts Office for their ongoing support. Most of all however, thank you, our valued audience members and patrons for your continued support of our programme and activities.

Darren, Ailbhe and all the team at Íontas.

Michael Gallen is an award winning Irish composer, performer and documentary maker. Having studied with Jose Manuel Lopez Lopez in Paris, he has become a regularly commissioned composer for choral, ensemble and orchestral work at home and abroad. He composes regularly for stage, and a new opera, “A Month in the Lock” will premiere in 2017. Recent notable work includes TARDIGRADE, a music/dance-theatre collaboration and winner at the 2014 Dublin Fringe Festival, and What You Forget, a landmark choral/installation work commissioned by Monaghan County Council for the 1916 Centenary commemoration celebrations.

Michael is the lead singer and songwriter with Dublin-based band Ana Gog. He has been involved as both composer and maker on several awardwinning documentary projects and is currently Artist-in-Residence in the Trinity Long Room Hub for 2016.

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F I L M C L UB @ Í O N T A S BROOKLYN

Dir: John Crowley | UK/Ireland | 2015 | 112 mins | Cert:12A | Language: English Saoirse Ronan shines as a young Irish woman who crosses the Atlantic from post-war Ireland, to begin a new life New York in this exquisite adaptation of Colm Tóibín’s best-selling novel.

Adapted by Nick Hornby from Colm Tóibín’s novel, and directed by John Crowley (Intermission), Brooklyn is an exquisitely realised story about family, memories and home. Ronan shines as Eilis in her most mature performance to date, assisted by an excellent supporting cast, which includes Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent.

Date: Friday 9th September Time: 8pm Tickets: €7/€5

ROOM

Dir: Lenny Abrahamson | Ireland/Canada | 2015 | 118 mins | Cert: 15A | Language: English Based on the Booker-shortlisted bestseller by novelist Emma Donoghue, the highly anticipated Room, from Irish director Lenny Abrahamson (Frank, What Richard Did), tells the harrowing and moving story of young mother Ma and her five-year-old son Jack, held captive in a small shed for several years and their struggle to adapt to normal life after managing to escape.

Date: Thursday 13th October Time: 8pm Tickets: €7/€5

SING STREET

Dir: John Carney | USA/UK, Ireland | 2016 | 105mins | Cert: 12A | Language: English 1980’s Dublin, Boy Meets Girl, Girl Unimpressed, Boy Starts Band In the face of his parents failing marriage and the jungle that is his new school 15 year old Connor, hoping to impress the mysterious Raphina and guided by his wise, mostly stoned older brother, decides to start a band.

With humorous nods to The Commitments and plenty of 80s nostalgia, John Carneys third feature, is a touching, sweet natured love story about how music can save your life.

Date: Thursday 17th November Time: 8pm Tickets: €7/€5

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THE A T R E E V E N T S PATRICK TALBOT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

GOD BLESS THE CHILD

FIRST CONFESSIONS ARE THE HARDEST! The acclaimed play based on stories

by Frank O Connor Following a hugely successful run at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin, the critically acclaimed God Bless the Child now embarks on a new national tour, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Frank O Connor in 1966.

The childhood stories of Frank O Connor are universally regarded as being classics of their kind.

Three of the funniest: First Confession, My Oedipus Complex and The Genius have been brought together within a single full-length play. Richly evocative of Ireland in the early decades of the 20th Century, funny and moving, and featuring memorable performances, God Bless the Child is a must see.

Date: Sunday 11th September Time: 8pm Tickets: €16/€14

BIG GUERILLA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

DANGER MONEY Comedy and a dose of reality from the writer of THE QUARE LAND London was only ever meant to be a stepping stone for Teddy ‘the Mucker’ Tucker, but somehow he stayed there for over thirty years until one day he abruptly abandoned his friends and his job and returned home to North Leitrim. He now finds himself in the bog wondering: Should snakes receive the Free Travel Pass? Are birds the souls of people that have passed on? Why is he’s bagging turf when he doesn’t even have a fireplace.

Date: Saturday 17th September Time: 8pm Tickets: €14/€12

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THE A T R E E VEN T S CITY THEATRE PRESENTS

THE SUCCESSFUL TD Follow up to The Matchmaker, starring Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy Based on “The Letters of A Successful TD” and “An Irish Minister of State” by John B Keane. This world premier tour takes us into the Trials, Tribulations, misadventures and efforts of TD Mr Tull McAdoo to be re-elected in the October Elections to Dail Eireann. He has roped in the help of his faithful Daughter Kate while his wife nurses her various ailments in Bed or Lisdoonvarna - his son Tom is an “eternal Student” but his arch enemy “Flannery” the local school teacher plans to scupper the election for Tull.

Date: Saturday 1st October Time: 8pm Tickets: €21/€19 CASTLEBLAYNEY PLAYERS PRESENTS

THY WILL BE DONE Castleblayney Players celebrate 25 years on the road with a production of Michael Carey’s classic hit play THY WILL BE DONE. Comedy, drama, passion, this play has it all. A brilliant night’s entertainment guaranteed.

Date: Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th November Time: 8pm Tickets: €14 / €12 / €8 FARNEY PLAYERS PRESENTS

KEY FOR TWO

In this wickedly amusing play Harriet, a divorcee living in an elegant apartment solves her financial problems by entertaining two married gentlemen callers on different days of the week.

The scheme faces collapse when her friend Anne, whose marriage is tottering, arrives at the apartment hotly pursued by her alcoholic husband, one of Harriet’s lovers is confined to bed with a sprained ankle, and the second lover turns up unexpectedly, closely followed by two irate wives in search of their missing husbands!

Date: Friday 11th - Saturday 12th November Time: 8pm Tickets: €14 / €12

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L OC A L A R T S EVEN T S CULTURE NIGHT

Date: Friday 16th September Time: 7.30pm Tickets: FREE EVENT Culture Night is an annual event where arts and cultural organizations throughout Ireland open their doors until late and host hundreds of free events for everyone to enjoy and behold!

This year we have a great lineup of local talent. Featuring live music from the ‘SING FOR YOUR SOUL’ Choir and a screening of short film THE BORING DIARY OF FRANCES NOONE which was filmed in Monaghan and stars Joanne Brennan and Poppy Caraher in her first film.

Culture Night will feature additional performances throughout the evening!

Check our website and facebook pages for details.

CASTLEBLAYNEY FAIR DAY

Castleblayney Fair Day host this event to kick off this annual celebration of local heritage. Featuring music, drama, recitation, and talks on local history this promises to be a rare aul evening of craic!

Date: (Talk) Thursday 22nd September Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Suggested Donation €5 Date: (Fair Day) Saturday 24th September, Main Street Castleblayney, All Day We continue with our popular and much loved session’s night in Iontas bar. Why don’t you drop by for yourself, meet some friends old and new, while experiencing some of our finest local talent in an informal setting. If you or your group are interested in performing at a future session’s night, then please contact our arts team enquiries@iontascastleblayney.ie.

Upcoming guests include Dara MacGabhan and Niall McGuigan Date: Saturday 24th September, Saturday 22nd October, Saturday 19th November Time: From 8pm Tickets: Free Admission | Íontas Arts Centre (Bar Area)

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C OM E D Y E V EN T S

THE NUALA’S

GLITTERBOMB TOUR

Described as a cross between Little Mix, The Nolans, and The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Nualas have long been Ireland’s top all-girl, shiney-dressed, musical-comedy trio. In fact, this year they are celebrating their 21st. Since their first outing in ‘95, their unique brand of intricately-arranged, self-penned songs and provocative perspective on everything from spanx to hors d’oeuvres to global apocalypse has wowed audiences from Singapore to Moate. Their performance will feature spanking new classics, red hot new chat and blistering new shoes. The girls promise to leave you helpless with laughter, delirious with pleasure, and a little disorientated if you can’t remember which door you came in. …

Followed by late night music at the bar!

Date: Friday 23rd September Time: 8pm Tickets: €18/€16 LISA RICHARDS PRESENTS

DES BISHOP

GREY MATTERS TOUR

The fantasy of everlasting youth dyed with Des’s last purchase of Just for Men over a year ago. Now he is embracing the Grey and letting the wisdom of his years inspire his stand up.

Grey Matters tackles the issues confronting Des these days, returning to live in New York, being surrounded by other people’s kids, gender and marriage equality, the dangers of snapchat, dating a Chinese woman, the prospect of reaching 40 and most of all, after the documentary-style stand up show about his time in China, Des is looking forward to returning to straight stand up where he can riff about whatever is on his mind.

Date: Friday 18th November Time: 8pm Tickets: €25

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M US I C E V E N T S THE FOUR OF US @ THE SPEAKEASY CLUB

PERFORMING HIT SONGS ‘SUNLIGHT’, ‘SHE HITS ME’ AND THE ANTHEMIC ‘MARY’ THE 4 OF US bring their critically acclaimed acoustic show to Íontas, showcasing songs from their brand new album SUGAR ISLAND, due for release in the autumn, as well as songs from their extensive back catalogue. From their first anthem MARY - still a radio favourite, through to the UK-charting SHE HITS ME, to SUNLIGHT - the band has notched up over two decades of radio hits and six top 20 charting albums.

‘Never before have I been to a gig where the atmosphere has been so electric ...’ THE IRISH NEWS ‘Newry brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy have had an impressive uninterrupted run since the release of their blockbuster debut album Songs for the Tempted.

The song choices hit home, delight the crowd and serve as a timely reminder of just how many good songs in the tank they have ...’IRISH INDEPENDENT Date: Friday 7th October Time: 8pm Tickets: €15

LUAN PARLE & CLIVE BARNES @ THE SPEAKEASY CLUB SPECIAL NIGHT OF COUNTRY & ROOTS MUSIC Meteor & Tatler award winning Singer/Songwriter will play an intimate acoustic concert alongside renowned guitarist Clive Barnes playing songs from her back catalog and her latest EP release ‘Roll The Dice’. Clive Barnes who is highly regarded as one of the finest performers on the roots circuit will accompany Luan on stage while also performing a solo set to include songs from his many albums as well as one or two new ones. The pair have just returned from a mini sell out tour in the US and will embark on a European tour this September. This promises to be a very special night of music and an opportunity to see both these performers together.

Date: Friday 14th October Time: 8pm Tickets: €15

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Iontas Arts in association with Ireland 2016 are proud to present the premiere performance of WHAT YOU FORGET by composer Michael Gallen. This 20 minute choral work is a reflective and compassionate response to Easter 1916 and its aftermath. The work incorporates poetry by Patrick Kavanagh and features performances from award winning Our Lady’s Secondary School Choir and Cantamus Chamber Choir. The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the composer chaired by playwright and Íontas founder John McArdle.

This Project is funded by the Department of the Arts, Heritage Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and Monaghan County Council.

VISIONARIES AND THEIR WORDS

Commissioned as part of the Arts Council ART: 2016 initiative 100 years on from a remarkable revolution of visionaries and poets, 1916 - Visionaries and Their Words explores the writings and ideals of the leaders of the Easter Rising; in a concert programme inspired by their lives, their work, and their words.

1916: Visionaries and their Words celebrates the cultural achievements and vision of the leaders of the rising through newly composed settings of their poetry; spoken words extracts of their writings; and projected archive imagery. This concert features male, female, and children’s voices to commemorate the aspirations of The Easter Proclamation and celebrate the part played by the people of Ireland in this most momentous event of modern Irish history.

Featuring: The voices of Lorcán Mac Mathúna and Íde Nic Mhathúna (voice and concertina); Martin Tourish (accordion), Daire Bracken (fiddle, guitar), Eamonn Galdubh (uillean pipes, saxophone, flute); and the acting talents of Elaine O’Dea. Date: Friday 30th September Time: 8pm Tickets: €20/€18

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M US I C E V E N T S TREVOR SMITH & FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES THE ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS EXPERIENCE!

The Garth Brooks Story featuring Trevor Smith & his Friends In Low Places band have been touring Ireland and parts of Europe for over 5 years now.

This incredibly successful show pays tribute to the biggest selling solo artist of the 90s and country music legend Garth Brooks!

“Trevor Smith and his band are by far the closest thing I have witnessed to Garth Brooks. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the show and didn’t want it to end! There was something in it for everyone –brooks fan or not!

I would highly recommend this show to any country music fan. Fantastic fantastic fantastic!!!” - Sunday World Date: Friday 21st October Time: 8pm Tickets: €22/€20

VLADIMIR & ANTON

Duelling violin brothers will do battle across Ireland this Autumn The brothers have been busy touring the UK as special guests of superstar diva soprano Katherine Jenkins, and have also played a special concert at the Slovakian Embassy in London as part of the Euros 2016, as well as guesting at the prestigious Isle Of Wight festival. The album draws heavily on popular Russian classical music, as Vladimir and Anton have been inspired by the adventures of their paternal Grandfather Nikolaj who was born in Moscow in 1925.

The album also includes well-known pieces by Prokoviev, Rimsky-Korsakov and Shostakovich for a thrilling Trans-Siberian musical adventure from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.

Date: Thursday 24th November Time: 8pm Tickets: €20

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M US I C E V E N T S THE HIGH KINGS

‘The High Kings’, true heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage, are back with their new ‘Grace & Glory’ concert tour! Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden, renowned vocalists and musicians, come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s. The band have seen their popularity skyrocket, having completed sell out tours in Ireland and the US. Sony signed, multi-platinum artists ‘The High Kings’ showcase their incredible versatility both vocally and instrumentally, bringing a great acoustic flavour to original songs as well as some old favourites.

Date: Thur 8th December Time: 8pm Tickets: €27

BRIAN KENNEDY

Rare live performance from one of Ireland’s greatest ever vocalists 25 years later and Brian is only getting started. A Multi-platinum selling singer/ songwriter and highly regarded radio/ television presenter, Doctor of Letters from University of Ulster, and published author not surprisingly for a lyricist of his calibre.

His 32 track ‘Essential Collection’ CD all brand new recordings from the past and present including a duet with Boy George.

Brian maintains that ‘music is the language of emotion,’ and after all his years working with Van Morrison he prizes the live gig above all else. Seeing and hearing is the only way to experience this national treasure of a man.

Date: Saturday 10th December Time: 8pm Tickets: €20

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SCHOOLS/FAMILY EVENTS GER CAREY LIVE

(A Comic Journey inside the Teenage Mind) Ger Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up comedy show for transition year students. By secretly observing his subjects in their natural habitat, such as leaning on lampposts, in chippers, outside chippers, in shopping centres and sitting on any kind of steps, Ger has uncovered the weird and frightening world of the teenager! The aim of the show is to get teenagers to laugh at themselves and appreciate the differences of others.

Booking enquiries (059) 9141333 Date: Tuesday 20th September Time: 11am Tickets: €10 (Teachers Free)

HUMPTY DUMPTY’S BIG EGGVENTURE

Humpty’s Big EggVenture! For the first time ever the classic nursery Rhyme Humpty Dumpty is brought to the stage in this wonderful live interactive all singing and dancing production. Humpty is going on a big adventure to climb the highest wall in the Kingdom, but Humpty needs your help! Sing along; solve puzzles, and meet lots of famous children’s characters along the way including, The Three Little Pigs, Little Bo Peep, all the animals on Old MacDonald’s Farm and many more! With amazing costumes, dazzling stage sets and a host of colourful characters to bring you on the journey of a lifetime. When Humpty climbs the highest wall in the Kingdom, who knows what might happen next.

Date: Sunday 9th October Time: 2pm Tickets: €10

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL High School Musical is about two high school students, Troy, captain of the basketball team and Gabriella, a shy but bright student. Despite their very different backgrounds both of them try out for the lead roles in their school’s musical (falling in love in the process). Dismayed by their growing affections for each other, friends of both try to keep them apart!

Meanwhile they have to contend with drama queen Sharpay Evans and her brother Ryan who have been leads for every school musical to date.

Date: Friday 28th - Saturday 29th October Time: 7.30pm (Saturday Matinee 2.00pm) Tickets: €16

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SCHOOLS/FAMILY EVENTS

PIGNUT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP & 2 CHILDREN’S SHOWS Date: Wednesday 2nd November

MONSTERS AND THINGS ‘’Jay Ryan, Artistic Director of PigNut Productions productions and the puppeteer for Jacko, his hapless friend Padi, a wise old wizard and a host of small creatures from mice to snails, enthralls his young audience in thirty minutes of adventure and misadventure.’’

Limited to 30 participants; ages 4-8 years Duration: 30mins Time: 12.30pm Tickets: €3

THE TROUBLE WITH FAIRIES

You never know where you might find fairies or what kind of mischief they might get up to. Join Jay Ryan on a daring adventure for 3-5 year olds and their families.

Limited to 50 participants; ages 3-5 years Duration: 30 mins Time: 2pm Tickets: €3

PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP

The class infuses visual art with drama. Students are led through the puppetry process from the making and manipulation of hand puppets to the story-telling and drama of the puppet show. By providing this service we aid the development of social skills, confidence building, creative thinking and free expression. The workshop lasts approximately two hours and all materials are provided.

Limited to 25 participants Duration: 90 mins Time: 10am Tickets: €5

FUSION, OUR LADY’S SECONDARY SCHOOL AND MUCKNO SINGERS

A CHRISTMAS TAPESTRY

Two hundred performers, spanning three generations from the Castleblayney area are coming together to create a magical Christmas show. This night of singing and dancing will be provided by members of Fusion, Our Lady’s Secondary School Choir and The Muckno Singers, and will definitely warm hearts these December evenings as we prepare for Christmas. A show not to be missed!

Date: Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd December Time: 7.30pm Tickets: €10/€7

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SCHOOLS/FAMILY EVENTS

Christmas is coming but just as SANTA prepares to deliver a sleigh full of presents he discovers they’ve been stolen and his poor dog DOC kidnapped!! All that remains is a big black flag with a skull and cross bones drawn on it. It can only mean one thing ... THE PRESENT PIRATES! Join SANTA, POGGLE the elf, & TWINKLE the fairy as they try to TRACK THE PRESENT PIRATES down, rescue DOC, get the presents back and save Christmas before it’s too late.

This fantastic production mixes music, song, puppets and actors in a magical adventure for Christmas.

Date: Friday 9th December Time: 10.30pm, 12.30pm Tickets: €5 (Teachers Free)

FREEZIN! The Story of the Snow Queen Monday 12th - Saturday 17th December This Christmas, Íontas Theatre brings you FREEZIN!! THE STORY OF THE SNOW QUEEN! OH YES IT IS!!!

The coolest Panto in town, a magical tale of the Snow Queen and the Snow princess battling between good and evil. A fabulous pantomime for all the family to enjoy with live singing, dazzling dance routines and amazing costumes.

These shows will run over two weeks with a total of 11 performances.

So don’t delay, buy your tickets today.

School Shows Evening Shows

10.30am Monday 12th – Friday 16th December 7.30pm Monday 12th – Saturday 17th December

General Admission: €16 / 13 (under 18’s & over 65’s) Schools: €8, Teachers Free (limited to 1 teacher per 10 children) Please contact Íontas Arts office on 042 9753403 for group bookings.

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VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS Mary-Claire Kehoe

A Slight Transition Mary- Claire Kehoe is a professional printmaker based in Gorey, Co. Wexford where she has her own studio and runs weekly children’s art classes. Her solo shows include “Concentrate On Your Breathing”, Draoicht, Dublin, 2014, “Locked In, Locked Out, And Everything In Between”, The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 2015, and she is currently Artist in Residence in Creative Spark in Co. Louth. MaryClaire has recently been selected for the Living Arts Project 2016- 2017.

Date: Friday 19th August – Thursday 29th September

Damien Magee

RETROGRADE Since graduating from art school in Belfast in 1998, Damien has been developing a multidisciplinary practice that traverses painting, drawing, photography, collage, sculpture and installation. His projects have tended to be long-term, serial and developmental, with meaning emerging as an organic part of creative process. The pieces exhibited at Iontas are examples of work that employ visual strategies that were explored repetitively and accumulatively over an extended period.

Compelled by a desire to find hidden meaning in the everyday, issues of space, place, time, isolation, fragility and loss recur. All of which allude to the complex relationship between environment, memory and identity.

Date: Friday 30th September – Thursday 11th November

SOUND INSTALLATION A Sound Art Installation by Michael Gallen

WHAT YOU FORGET Hosted in Three Locations - Carrickmacross Workhouse, Íontas Castleblayney, & St. Peter’s Church Laragh. Interactive choral music installation which focuses on memory and how both ‘remembrance’ and indeed ‘forgetfulness’ can significantly impact identity over time.

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VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS Stephen Nolan

WORKSHOPS

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Market House Painting and Other Works

AKA “Detailed proposal for a new show, comprising in the main, of a selection of paintings that I find currently laying about the house.....’ This is an exhibition of the paintings that Stephen has been working on over the last year or so... nothing more, nothing less; each one a wee tome on the subject of the provincial Irish town and the turn of the 21st century.

Date: Friday 19th Aug – Thursday 29th September

EWA MALODOBRA

WOMEN’S WHIMS

A woman that knows her worth doesn’t measure herself against another woman but stands strong, calmed and self-confident…’

This exhibition is inspired by strong women - their dreams, passions, emotions, that which makes them proud and what they try to hide!

‘I am on a journey with my work, my explorations, and a few stories to tell. I travel with my suitcase full of outrageous blessings. I am on a quest for truth, beauty and a quiet joy. I am an Artist – an explorer’ Date: Friday 11th November – Thursday 23rd December

Opening Reception: St. Peter’s Church Laragh, Friday 19th August, 7pm Special Guest: Poet and 16x16 recipient Annemarie NíChurréain Date:

Friday 19th August – Friday 2nd September

This Project is funded by the Department of the Arts, Heritage Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and Monaghan County Council.

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WORKSHOPS @ ÍONTAS

FUSION PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH GROUP Castleblayney’s popular Youth Group, Fusion, meet in Íontas every week. This group of highly talented young singers and performers, ranging from 5-18yrs, sell out their big musical shows in our theatre every year. For more information, 089 4376319.

IRISH DANCING Flanagan McMahon School of Irish Dancing. Mondays 5pm-6pm catering for Boys & Girls ages 4+.

For more information, 087 2469606.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC Music lessons (in association with Tullycorbet Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann) available Friday 4-6pm commencing with registration Friday 5th Sept. Contact Francis 087 2395396 for further info.

BRASS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS Mondays 7pm-9pm.€5 per lesson. Contact Bernard O’Connor, 086 0462424.

HIP HOP BREAK DANCE - FIT KIDS FIT TEENS Join in the fun and learn the latest hip hop and breakdance moves with Fit Kids Fit Teens Dance club. Classes on Tuesdays 5pm-6pm for 3-7yrs; 6pm-7pm for 8yrs+. Only €7 pay as you go.

Contact Niamh, 0833524377 or check out Facebook Fitkids/Fitteens.

PIANO LESSONS Piano lessons are held on Thursday afternoons with Aubrey Bustard, ALCM (TD) LLCM (TD).

Contact Aubrey, 086 2205446 / 042 9665647.

VOCAL MASTERCLASS Singers will learn a range of essential vocal techniques in a relaxed supportive environment.

Including breathing, posture, choosing songs to suit your voice and performance tips.

Contact Dearbhlá, 087 6878006.

DOH RAY ME MUSIC CLASSES For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 3 months – 4 years. Multi-sensory classes to provide a perfect introduction to music and singing. Classes in Íontas this September. To enquire and book your place call Nuala on 0044 7784516746 or email nualaoneill7@yahoo.com.

CODER DOJO CoderDojo is a global movement of free, volunteer-led, community based programming clubs for young people. At a Dojo, young people between the ages of 7 and 17, learn to code in an informal and creative environment. It is also a wonderful opportunity to experience the possibilities of technology. Contact Sandra 087 7410272.

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CHRISTMAS FAIR & FOOD FAIR Íontas will once again host its popular annual Christmas Craft and Food Fair this year on Saturday 26th November from 12 Midday to 5pm.

With a selection of handmade crafts, delicious homemade foods, jewellery, beauty products, personalised Christmas Gifts and much more – there’s something for everyone! For more information on how to participate, please contact 042 9753400.

The Glencarn Hotel & Leisure Club PRE-SHOW DINING: Extensive bar food menu available 3 - 10pm. (Restaurant 6 - 10pm.)

WHY NOT STAY OVER?

Special rates for theatre goers

The Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

T: 042 - 9746666 W: www.theglencarnhotel.ie

COMING SOON...

PAT SHORTT

Friday 13th January 2017, 8.00pm

THE MAN IN THE WOMAN’S SHOES

Saturday 18th February 2017, 8.00pm

TICKETS ON SALE FROM SEPTEMBER

THE ULTIMATE JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE Friday 10th February 2017, 8.00pm

PHILOMENA BEGLEY Thursday 20th April 2017, 8.00pm

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BOOKING INFORMATION: OPENING HOURS Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm Show nights from 7pm or 1 hour before performance

DROP IN

ÍONTAS Conabury, Castleblayney, County Monaghan A75 HK09

PHONE / WEB / EMAIL (042) 9753400/01 www.iontascastleblayney.ie arts@iontascastleblayney.ie facebook.com/iontastheatre twitter.com/iontastheatre

IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Latecomers will be admitted during the first available break in a seated performance where possible.

• Please note from January 2016 a €1 box office admin fee will apply for all tickets sold.

• Please notify box office staff on any special requirements or assistance you may need when booking.

• Unfortunately once purchased tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

AVAILABLE IN OUR FOYER AND GALLERY CAFÉ

FREE MAILING LIST For regular updates about shows, exhibitions or other arts activities in Íontas email arts@iontascastleblayney.ie and we will include your details on our mailing list.