Iontas theatre event guide autumn winter 2015

ÍONTAS THEATRE

EVENT GUIDE

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2015

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P R O GR A M M E E V E N T S Goldilocks & 3 Bears

2.30pm

Children/Family

€10 / €35 Family of 4

Fri 18th Fri 18th

To Fly And Find Culture Night

7pm

Visual Arts Local Arts

FREE FREE

Sat 19th

Austen’s Women

8.30pm

Theatre

€16 / 14

Tue 22nd

Ger Carey

11am

Comedy

€10 (Teachers free)

Thurs 24th

Still Alice

8pm

Film

€7

Fri 25th

Castleblayney Fair Day Special Event

8.30pm

Talk

€5 Suggested donation

Sat 26th

The Matchmaker

8.30pm

Theatre

€20 /18

Thurs 8th

Ciaran Rosney

8.30pm

Music

€15

Fri 9th

Oliver Callan

8.30pm

Comedy

€26

Sat 10th

Victor's Dung

8.30pm

Theatre

€16 / 14

Sun 11th

The Ne w Triangle

8.30pm

Music

€25

Wed 14th

Declan Nerney

8.30pm

Music

€25

Thurs 15th to Sat 17th

The Wedding Singer 7.30pm Our Lady’s Secondary School

Children/Family

€12 / 10

Sun 18th to Tue 20th

Bad Blood and Stay Carl Stay 8.30pm Castleblayney Players

Local Arts

€15 / 12

Wed - 21st

The Sands Family

8.30pm

Music

€23.50

Thurs 22nd to Fri 23rd

Menopause the Musical

8.30pm

Comedy

€25

Sat 24th

Vernon God Little

8.30pm

Theatre

€20 / 18

Mon 26th

Soul Yearnings

Visual Arts

FREE

Thurs 29th

The Misfits

8pm

Film

€7

Fri 30th

Bassam

8.30pm

Theatre

€12 / 10

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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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P R O GR A M M E E V E N T S

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The Legends of American Countr y

8.30pm

Music

€19.50

Sat 14th

The Nina in Me

8.30pm

Music

€18

Thurs 19th

Far from the Madding Crowd 8pm

Film

€7

8.30pm 8.30pm

Comedy Local Arts

€15 €12 / 10

NOV

Thurs 5th

Adrian Knight Fri 20th Who Goes Bare Sat 21st to Sun 22nd Farney Players Snow Play

11am

Children/Family

€5 Teachers Free

Fri 4th

The High Kings

8.30pm

Music

€25

Sat 5th

Music Nights on York Street 8pm

Local Arts

Sun 6th Mon 7th

Christmas Craft & Food Fair 12-5pm Undercurrents

Local Arts Visual Arts

€10 Suggested donation FREE FREE

Fri 11th Mon 14th Sat 19th, Sun 20th

The PM Big Band Cinderella – Pantomine Morning & Evening shows A Christmas Tapestr y

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Thurs 3rd

8.30pm Music 10.30am Children/Family 8pm 7.30pm Children/Family

€15 / 13 €15 / 12 / 8 Teachers Free €10 / 7

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FO R EW O R D

SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER AT ÍONTAS ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Hello and welcome to a new season at Íontas Arts and Community Centre.

As ever our programme is jam packed with treats catering for all tastes and we look forward to meeting friends old and new as the season progresses. It also marks 10 years of programming and services at Íontas, which is a wonderful achievement for a community organisation founded on principles of accessibility for all, commitment to personal development and access to the arts. With this in mind we would like to invite you all to Iontas for Culture Night on 18th Sept for a special showcase of local talent. Indeed our programme this season features a lot of locally produced performing arts which is a tribute to the talent available at our own doorstep.

Here’s to the next ten years of the Arts at Íontas!

For the forthcoming season we are delighted to reintroduce film screenings at Íontas, with Oscar winning Still Alice in September. This thought provoking drama about Alzheimer’s features an Oscar winning turn from Julianne Moore. Our theatre offering this season is particularly strong, with John B Keane’s The Matchmaker, Decadent Theatre’s acclaimed Vernon God Little, and Seamus O’Rourke’s Victors Dung amongst the highlights.

Brilliant comedian, mimic and Monaghan native (but of course) Oliver Callan returns to the Íontas Stage in October with his sharply observed satir-

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ical comedy. We are also really excited to welcome international hit Menopause the Musical and legendary Dubliner John Sheahan’s latest project ‘The New Triangle’ which features Damien Dempsey and Declan O’Rourke. Fresh from her acclaimed performance in the National Concert Hall we are proud to welcome Karen Underwood and her tribute to legendary singer Nina Simone ‘The Nina in Me’.

As ever we feature some of the very best visual artists with our ongoing Foyer Gallery exhibitions.

Our exhibition in September will shine a light on some professional artists living locally in Monaghan with a specially organised exhibition entitled ‘To Fly and Find’. It’s worth noting that most of the artworks exhibited are available for sale.

Thanks as ever to all the volunteers at Íontas Theatre, whose continuous support and dedication to the venue 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 and all the team at Íontas.

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FI LM C L U B @ Í O N T A S Still Alice

DIR: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland | USA | 2014 | 159 mins Cert: 12A | Language: English | Starring: Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart Happily married and with three grown children, Alice is in the prime of life and at the top of her professional game. However, the pleasure she takes in her work is replaced by mounting anxiety as memory lapses lead to the discovery she has Alzheimer’s. Determined to deal with her prognosis and forestall the inevitable, Alice finds ingenious ways to fight the disease. But Alice’s faculties deteriorate faster than anticipated, leaving both her and her family to deal with the real possibility that soon, she will no longer be able to recognize them. Deftly written and directed, superbly acted and deeply moving, Still Alice is an unforgettable tale of a woman dealing with life’s ultimate adversity and her own human frailty.

Date: Thursday 24th Sept Time: 8pm Tickets: €7

The Misfits

Dir: John Huston | USA | 1961 | 130 mins | Cert: PG | Language: English Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift Sophisticated, but emotionally crippled Roslyn (Marilyn Monroe, giving what many believe to be her strongest performance) has come to Nevada to gain a quick and easy divorce. Aging, broken cowboy Gay Langland (Clark Gable), she finally finds herself with a worthy partner. Meanwhile, Gay and his fellow horsemen Guido and Perce (Eli Wallach and Montgomery Clift) scheme to capture a herd of wild horses. Though megawatt star power and a brilliant script by Arthur Miller failed to turn The Misfits into box office success, time and critical reputation treated it very kindly. It was the final film for icons Gable and Monroe.

Date: Thursday 29th Oct Time: 8pm Tickets: €7

Far From The Madding Crowd

Dir: Thomas Vinterberg | 2015 | USA, UK | 119 mins | Cert: PG- 13 Language: English | Starring: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen Thomas Vinterberg’s (Festen, The Hunt) eagerly anticipated adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s revered novel emerges features a magnificent performance from Carey Mulligan as fiercely independent Bathsheba Everdene, a Dorset based landowner who attracts three very different suitors.

This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. The great cast (which includes Michael Sheen) are aided by an affecting script from veteran screenwriter David Nicholls, eye-catching costumes and the beautifully brutal Dorset locations.

Date: Thursday 19th Nov Time: 8pm Tickets: €7

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THEATRE EVENTS THE MATCHMAKER City Theatre Present

Starring Mary McEvoy & Jon Kenny

The play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country. At the centre of this celebrated production is John B Keane’s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his unparalleled way with words.

John B. Keane takes us back to a simpler time, when even phones were few and far between and the only web was one left behind by spiders.

The show is directed by Michael Scott Date: Saturday 26th September Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €20 / 18

VERNON GOD LITTLE

Decadent Theatre Company Present

Voted in the top 3 shows of the last twenty five years by the Young Vic audience in London.

Vernon Little lives in a flea –bitten Texan town, “the barbeque sauce capital of the state”, where his best friend has just massacred sixteen of his classmates. The town wants vengeance and turns its sights on the innocent Vernon who is arrested from the start of the story.

As the saying goes – “when the going gets tough, the tough get going” – Vernon hits the road and flees to Mexico pursued by a media circus of outlandish proportions. Vernon God Little is a riotous, irreverent adventure with a fasttalking fifteen year old who cruelly ends up on a version of death row driven by the rules of reality TV. Date: Saturday 24th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €20 / 18

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THEATRE EVENTS AUSTENS WOMEN DYAD PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

Thirteen of Jane Austen’s heroines come to life in this bold revisiting of some of literature’s most celebrated works. Using only Austen’s words, Rebecca Vaughan becomes Emma Woodhouse, Lizzy Bennet, Mrs Norris, Miss Bates and nine other beautifully observed women in critical moments from the major novels (including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Emma) and lesser known or unfinished works. Directed by Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson (Morecambe).

Austen lovers and the uninitiated alike will revel in this brilliant and illuminating evocation of Austen’s Women.

Date: Saturday 19th September Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €16 / 14

VICTORS DUNG

BIG GUERILLA PRODUCTIONS PRESENT Victor’s Dung is set in a farm yard, complete with its very own dung heap, outdoor toilet and rather poor broadband reception. It is the comic tale of Victor Maguire, a crude, vulgar, abrupt, un-PC Cavan farmer who gets a surprise one Friday morning. We are then taken on whirlwind journey through Victor’s somewhat sad and unconven¬tional life, meeting up with many a strange bucko along the way… Hold on to your hats… and your sweets (there may be Cavan people in the audience)… this could get messy.

Date: Saturday 10th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €16 / 14

BASSAM

This performance will be followed by a discussion after the show.

The heartfelt story of an ordinary man with an extraordinary decision to make. Bassam is a powerful drama based on the true story of Bassam Aramin, co-founder of the Israeli-Palestinian peace movement Combatants for Peace. Written by Sligo based Israeli director, Idan Meir, and performed

by Donegal based Palestinian actor, Fadl Mustapha, this performance gives an authentic perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle-East.

Date: Friday 30th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €12 / 10

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MU S I C E V E N T S

THE NEW TRIANGLE PAT EGAN PRESENTS

Featuring John Sheahan (Dubliners), Damien Dempsey & Declan O’Rourke In 2013, during a speech about his life and work, John Sheahan remarked that "after 50 years I have decided it’s time to put a lid on the 'The Dubliners', but I think you'll all agree that with Damien and Declan, the future is in good hands." Little did they know, that the three would embark on a journey as a group in their own right. They bring together the living pedigree and last surviving original member of Ireland's greatest folk group, with two of Ireland's finest contemporary voices. The repertoire draws on a wealth of new material by all three, along with some of the greatest Irish songs ever written. A new legend is born.

Date: Sunday 11th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €25

THE NINA IN ME

GERRY BARNES PRESENTS

Karen Underwood is one of Ireland’s best kept musical secrets. In Cork, Karen is revered as one of the foremost talents in jazz, blues, and soul. The impeccable technique of Karen, and pianist John O’Brien, coupled with a mastery of composition and storytelling, makes this concert a memorable experience.

So what’s your thing – the music or the story? Well, Karen has both. The Nina in Me is a musical adventure, one in which you, the audience, explore Karen’s and Nina’s life through music and discuss issues of religion, race and sexuality in America and Ireland.

Renowned pianist John O’Brien, adds delicacy and passion to her music.

Bringing out Karen’s sophistication, accessibility and downright joy.

If you want to experience a concert totally different to that of others, then come to The Nina in Me… Date: Saturday 14th November Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €18 / 16

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MU S I C E V E N T S

THE SANDS FAMILY

Having emerged during the heyday of the 1970’s Irish Folk Revival The Sands Family are a reminder of a time of huge marquees and smoke filled bars. Where audiences and musicians went head to head matching stamina with passion for the music. That they have survived into the 21st century is a tribute to their craft and wit. Not forgetting a rapport with audiences which is both intimate and immediate.

Date: Wednesday 21st October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €23.50

THE HIGH KINGS

The High Kings are currently on an 18 month World Tour in support of their ‘FOUR FRIENDS LIVE’ CD/DVD package which was released in November 2014. Sold-Out performances throughout Ireland/UK/Germany and the USA in recent months have made them one of the most soughtafter live music attractions gigging today.

As usual, The High Kings will be performing hi-octane, well known favourites from their huge catalogue of Irish songs both old and new. This is a unique opportunity to capture the band live in an intimate theatre surrounding.

Date: Friday 4th December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €25

THE PM Big BAND

Northern Ireland’s No.1 for swing, The PM Big Band returns to ĺontas Theatre, bringing with them a classic mix of vocals and instrumentals from 'The Great American Songbook', including selections from Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and other legends from this ageless and popular musical genre. Adding a little spice, the band will flavour the evening with big band versions of some modern classics ensuring an evening of music to appeal to everyone.

Date: Friday 11th December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €15 / 13

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MU S I C E V E N T S CIARAN ROSNEY

Originally from county Offaly Ciarán Rosney now resides in Latton, Co. Monaghan. In 2012 Ciarán gave up his music teaching job to pursue his country music career and in that short space of time has gained a reputation for quality country music with a growing fan base both nationally and internationally. He performs regularly around Ireland and his recordings have earned him numerous awards. His main musical influences are Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Ray Lynam and Rodney Crowell. Ciarán's debut album 'Country at Heart' includes his hit singles 'Willie's Shoes' and 'When It's Gone'.

For all the latest news on Ciarán's releases and tour dates check out his website www.ciaranrosney.com Date: Thursday 8th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €15

DECLAN NERNEY

Declan Nerney is an Irish singer of the Country and Irish genre. Born in the town of Drumlish in County Longford he started at the age of 16 in local band the "The Hi-Lows". His big break came with his autobiographical song "The Marquee in Drumlish".

He has a huge following and charts on a regular basis not only in Ireland but in Scotland and England and his recordings are sought worldwide. His work has extensive airplay on stations that feature the Country and Irish genre Date: Wednesday 14th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €25

LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY

The Legends of American Country Show is Irelands No.1 Country Music Tribute night featuring the music of 8 of the biggest names on the American scene including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. The show will include 4 well known vocalists in Evan O Donnell, Joe Moore, Rod and Tracey McAuley who between them have a wealth of experience and glittering careers than span over 30 years. Each singer will perform a string of Hits from the featured artist complete with authentic costume change and in the company of a live 6 piece band that will include some of Ireland’s top musicians. To add the finishing touches to what will be a great show there will be a specially designed stage set to create the atmosphere and give the audience that real American Experience.

Date: Thursday 5th November Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €19.50

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C O M ED Y E V E N T S OLIVER CALLAN MCD PRESENT

Mimic Oliver Callan is the star of Callan’s Kicks, a comedy satire series on RTÉ radio and television. The Monaghan comedian was also the creator of Nob Nation, the award-winning sketch series that came to prominence on The Gerry Ryan Show and Tubridy on RTE 2FM. RTE’s Callan’s Kicks features hundreds of characters from Taoiseach Enda to President Michael Twee Higgins and from Imelda May to Marty Morrissey. Other targets include RTE stars from Joe Duffy to Ryle Nugent and Marian Finucane as well as Joan Burton, Daithi O’Se and Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush.

Callan is a former journalist who has produced four hit albums and sold out live shows.

Date: Saturday 9th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €26

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C O M ED Y E V E N T S MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

Following previous sell-out Irish tours in 2010 and 2008, Menopause The Musical comes to Íontas Theatre this year for 2 performances only on 22nd & 23rd October.

Starring X Factor sensation Mary Byrne, Sue Collins (The Nualas), Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and Linda Nolan (The Nolans) the hilarious Menopause The Musical has entertained and inspired women across the world since 2001. Don’t miss it this No 1 girl’s night out.

This hilarious celebration of women and 'The Change', the all-singing, all-dancing comedy brings together four women (at a department stores lingerie sale), who have nothing in common but a black lace bra and hot flushes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex, plastic surgery and more!

Date: Thursday 22nd & 23rd October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €25

ADRIAN KNIGHT

Within minutes of welcoming volunteers on stage, world renowned hypnotist Adrian Knight will stun and amaze his audiences by the speed in which he is able to hypnotise his willing volunteers! Adrian has firmly established himself as one of the top elite stage hypnotists around today and arguably the most talented in his profession, a truly unique force in the world of hypnosis and a highly sought after Global entertainer.

As well as a top-notch hypnotic showman, Adrian is also a fast-thinking comedian who milks humour out of every situation that arises onstage. Adrian challenges audiences worldwide to open their imaginations and regardless of whether you chose to be a spectator or experience hypnosis first hand on stage, Adrian’s show is one of the most mesmerizing nights of hypnotic hysteria that you will ever witness!

Date: Friday 20th November Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €15

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CHILDREN/FAMILY EVENTS

GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS

Goldilocks and the three bears, Ruff The dog! and Mr Bunny, perform live in an unforgettable stage production of song and laughter.

The popular tale takes a few twists and turns along the way with some new characters and hopefully a happy ever after! Kids will learn that music can be found everywhere as they sing and dance to classic songs like “Heads shoulders knees and toes”, “If you’re happy and you know it” and “I’m a little teapot”.

With different adventures from each character, fantastic costumes, an amazing set and colourful lighting, this will be an experience for all the family to remember.

Date: Sunday 6th September Time: 2.30pm Tickets: €10 / €35 family of 4

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 22nd September Time: 11am Tickets: €10 (Teachers Free)

THE WEDDING SINGER

OUR LADYS SECONDARY SCHOOL PRESENTS

The year is 1985 and the place is New Jersey when a wannabe rock star (professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune.

The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer's sparkling new score does for the '80s what Hairspray did for the '60s. Just say yes to the most romantic musical in 20 years.

Following on the success of Our Lady’s production of ‘The Wiz’, ‘The Wedding Singer’ is a guaranteed hit with students, friends and family.

Date: Thursday 15th - Saturday 17th October Time: 8pm Tickets: €12 / €10 (students)

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CHILDREN/FAMILY EVENTS SNOW PLAY

LYNGO THEATRE PRESENTS What would you do if one year Winter decided to stay and moved into your house? Well that’s what happens in our snowy spectacular show where you are guaranteed a white Christmas, no matter what the weather or the time of year! Snow Play is a showdown between Winter and Spring over who gets to stay and who has to go away. Help Mr Green against Mr White in this highly interactive smash-hit London production. You get to make a giant snowman, cover a whole house in snow and have a super snowball fight! A show by Marcello Chiarenza, Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch with Carlo Rossi Ages 3+ Date: Thursday 3rd December Time: 2 shows 10am, 12pm Tickets: €5 (Teachers Free)

A CHRISTMAS TAPESTRY

FUSION OUR LADY’S SECONDARY SCHOOL AND MUCKNO SINGERS PRESENTS 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 on this December evening as we prepare for Christmas. A show not to be missed!

Date: Sunday 20th December Time: 7.30pm Tickets: €10 / €7

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CINDERELLA BORN 2 PERFORM PRESENT

This Christmas, Íontas Theatre teams up with Born2Perform stage school to bring you CINDERELLA! OH YES IT IS!!!

Take two nasty, bullying ugly sisters, a quirky fairy godmother, the love of a handsome prince and a single glass slipper and you have the recipe for a great night of PANTO! Cinderella tells the story of a young girl and her dreams of finding her one true love in spite of her nasty ugly stepsisters who hide her away from the world. Putting their own unique twist on this timeless fairy-tale, Born2Perform stage school is the most renowned in the North-East. Run by Gavin Quigley, Born2Perform has been in operation for over 10 years, with over 300 kids from 5 schools in Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Monaghan Town, Ardee and Kingscourt.

Shows will run over one week - mornings and evenings - with a total of 11 shows taking place. So don’t delay, buy your tickets today!

School Shows 10.30am | Monday 14th – Friday 18th December Evening Shows 8pm | Monday 14th – Saturday 19th December General Admission: €15 / 12 (under 18’s & over 65’s) School Groups: €8, Teachers Free (limited to 1 teacher per group of 10 children) Please contact Íontas Arts office on 042 9753403 for group bookings.

Christmas Fair

Íontas will once again host its popular annual Christmas Craft & Food Fair this year on Sunday 6th December from 12 midday to 5pm.

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

Date: Saturday 6th December Time: 12noon-5pm FREE ENTRY

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LOCAL ARTS EVENTS CULTURE NIGHT @ ÍONTAS

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 at Íontas we are delighted to welcome ANA GOG for a rare hometown gig in advance of the release of their second album in 2016. They have gone from strength to strength since their last appearance in Íontas with the release of acclaimed debut album ‘Making Trails’, appearances at key Irish festivals (Kilkenny Arts, Electric Picnic etc), sold out shows in Dublin and international tours in Europe and India just some of their achievements in the last few years. Ana Gog features composer/ songwriter Michael Gallen and drummer Colm Keenan of this parish!

Culture Night will feature additional performances throughout the evening, a specially curated exhibition of Monaghan based artists as well as work produced by a local community group. Check our website and facebook pages for more details.

Date: Friday 18th September Time: 7pm Tickets: Free Entry

CASTLEBLAYNEY FAIR DAY

Castleblayney Fair Day host an event in Íontas Theatre featuring music, a rare film screening of Castleblayney in the rare aul times along with a talk about local history. The third annual ‘Fair Day’ will be held on September 26th 2015. What started off as a one off recreation of a traditional Fair Day, has now become one of the highlights in the town’s calendar. These Fair Days were held in this small provincial market town up until the 1940’s.

Get into the spirit by dressing up in period clothing and be part of a day not to be missed. You’ll be glad you made the effort.

Date: (Talk) Friday 25th September Time: 8pm Tickets: (Suggested Donation €5) Date: (Fair Day) Saturday 26th September. Main Street Castleblayney (FREE)

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LOCAL ARTS EVENTS BAD BLOOD / STAY CARL STAY CASTLEBLAYNEY PLAYERS PRESENT

'Bad Blood' By Alan Donnelly and Directed by Pauline Clarke This is a humorous play written by local playwright Alan Donnelly where the past comes back to haunt even the undead. What started as a terrifying night during the troubles takes an unforeseen twist where past prejudices have an uncanny knack of catching up with you, even after death. Blood is spilled but in an unexpected way in this post troubles play set in modern times.

'Stay Carl Stay' by Peter Tolan and Directed by Jim O’Neill Trapped in a stale relationship with her live-in boyfriend, Caroline seeks the help of a psychiatrist and is advised to get a dog. Pandemonium ensues when Carl (the dog) arrives and soon learns to dance and talk. Carl quickly wins Caroline's heart, but such rapture is hard to maintain and the relationship which started so brightly is, alas, doomed to fail.

A brilliant comedy with a tiny little bit of moral bite!

Date: Sunday 18th – Tuesday 20th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €15 / 14

Who Goes Bare FARNEY PLAYERS PRESENT

Running a health club & spa should be a relaxing enterprise for any aspiring entrepreneur. Not for Eddie Manchip though! Up to his neck in debt, everything is falling apart and the 'mob' are on his case!

His only hope of redemption comes in the svelte form of filthy rich Nancy McSmith who sees a future in naked yoga and is visiting the club for a 'dirty weekend' with Eddie’s Brother Brian. But then her angry husband turns up!

Followed closely by Brian's suspicious wife Joan! Followed by the Gardai!

Chaos ensues as Eddie strives to keep order among the mayhem. But a resolution to all his problems comes from a very unlikely source. Farney Players once again prove that laughter is the best medicine.

Date: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November Time: 7pm Tickets: €12 / €10

Music Nights in York Street IONTAS CENTRE FUNDRAISER

A night of music featuring Brendan Gormley with the Gormley family, and friends. The first half of the event will feature Brendan and invited guests singing songs for all ages. The second half will be a Gormley family get together in the spirit of the good old days in York St. Date: Saturday 5th December Time: 8pm Tickets: (Suggested Donation €10)

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VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS

Lough Shore Group Exhibition

Keith Oates, Colm O’Hagan, Adrian McGuckin, Paul Canavan

The Lough Shore Group are a group of artists who come together weekly to paint at the Washingbay centre, off the western shores of Lough Neagh. Their work reflects a diverse range of interests from portraiture, still life, modernist composition as well as taking inspiration from their local environment.

Date: Monday 3rd August – Thursday 10th September

TO FLY AND FIND

Niamh O’Connor, Aisling McCormilla and Anja Nohlen

Works in wax, paint and textile These three Monaghan based artists explore themes of landscape, location, identity and history with materiality and intent. Through their sensitive use of evocative materials they collectively follow internal directives, to explore these themes in a way that is intuitive yet measured, expressive and often full of colour.

With each individual working to their own directive this is a show of emerging and established talent that both looks introspectively and reflectively at place, process and community, past and present with an imbued sense of personal awareness.

Date: Friday 18th September – Thursday 22nd October

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VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS

SOUL YEARNINGS

Kathryn Kelly & Maureen Considine

‘Soul Yearnings’ is a joint exhibition of works by artists Maureen Considine and Kathryn Kelly. Working with the medium of photography, the camera here acts as if to give a representative voice to the soul searching and internal longings of both artists during periods of personal significance and transition with the process being a catharsis.

Date: Monday 26th October - Thursday 3rd December

UNDERCURRENTS Barbara Craig

Barbara’s work melds visual energy and emotive words to portray events, relationships, possessions that often combine security with an undercurrent of uncertainty. The body of work is eclectic; abstract snatches of happy recollections - bright and childlike, contrasting atmospheric expressive landscape studies which battle between the beauty seen (the paintings evolve from ‘plein aire’ work) and darker memories.

“My work is centered on emotional memories… I bring these thoughts to the studio and a reaction to the captured moment tumbles out onto the page in strong and lively brushstrokes and confident mark making. I want my logical brain to disengage and the act of painting to take over … spontaneity and enthusiasm must be evident in the finished piece to engage, inspire and uplift the viewer in its colour and vitality.”

Date: Monday 7th December – Thursday 21st January 2016

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WORKSHOPS

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WORKSHOPS @ ÍONTAS

FUSION PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH GROUP

Castleblayney's popular Youth Group, Fusion, meet in ĺontas every week. Led

by Cara Murray, this group of highly talented young singers and performers, ranging from 5-18yrs, sell out their big musical shows in our theatre every year. Contact Cara, 087 7950136.

IRISH DANCING

Flanagan McMahon School of Irish Dancing. Mondays 5pm-6pm catering for Boys & Girls ages 4+. Contact 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 from September. €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.

BALLET

Step & Flow Dance School provides ballet classes on Saturday mornings. Run

by Jenny, a fully qualified Ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, London. For children ages 4+ yrs. Contact 086 3139049.

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. Dates TBC. Contact Dearbhlá, 087 6878006

COMING SOON TO ÍONTAS THEATRE,

PAT SHORTT

SHORT COMEDY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

ON SALE FROM SEPTEMBER 18TH Date: Friday 15th January Time: 8.30pm Tickets: €28

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Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm Show nights from 7pm or 1 hour before performance

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