Linenhall Arts Centre Brochure Sept - Dec 2018 including RoolaBoola Children's Arts Festival

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THEATRE Thursday 6th September @ 8.00pm

Hero presented by Lakedaemon Theatre Co.

Hero is a play about a man’s struggles with love. Life quickly grows more complicated for Smithy after a chance encounter with Marissa. This is one man’s hilarious, down-to-earth odyssey through love, ankle injuries and what happens when you don’t know how to lose... A one-man play written by writer, producer, journalist and stand-up comedian Ken Rogan, performed by Daithí Mac Suibhne (Ros na Rún, and currently Emmet O’Brien in RTÉ’s Fair City), and directed by Amilia Stewart.

“The writing is sharp, incisive, witty and original... well served by a first-class performance.” - Paddy McGovern, No More Workhorse “Ken Rogan’s impressive debut play for Lakedaemon… its reflections are given rich brush strokes in Daithí Mac Suibhne’s razor sharp turn.” - Chris McCormack, Exeunt Magazine “A love story from the male point of view, and unusual in its tenderness… neatly and cleverly presented, with plenty of insights which are demonstrated from poignantly to exuberantly in Mac Suibhne’s performance.” - Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions) Hero is produced by Lakedaemon in association with Theatre Upstairs.

WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 11th September @ 8.00pm

The Divine Order (Die Göttliche Ordnung)

Switzerland, 2017, 96mins Swiss German with English subtitles Cert: CLUB 1971: Nora is a young housewife and mother, living in a quaint little village in Switzerland with her husband and their two sons.

The rural area is untouched by the major social upheavals that the revolutionary movement of 1968 has brought about elsewhere. (Switzerland was one of the last countries in the world to introduce female suffrage. And it is only since 1971 that women have had the right to vote.) Nora’s life is not affected either she is a quiet person who is liked by everybody - until she starts to publicly fight for women’s suffrage, which the men are due to vote on in a ballot. Despite obstacles and backlash Nora becomes a hero as she campaigns for women’s right to vote.

Directed by Petra Volpe.

“Good-humoured comedy-drama. Moving, and timely too.” Cath Clarke, The Guardian “A warm telling of a neglected story.” - Ed Potton, The Times “A heartfelt and captivating film.” - Grainne Humphreys, Festival Director, Audi Dublin International Film Festival 2018 Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

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FOLK/TRADITIONAL MUSIC Thursday 13th September @ 8.00pm Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Máirtín O’Connor & Séamie O’Dowd presented by Music Network

The dazzling musical spirit of Máirtín O’Connor and Séamie O’Dowd provides an anchor to the shimmering vocals of Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill - with the promise of free-flowing instrumental duos to boot. Maighread Ní Dhomnaill, winner of TG4’s Traditional Singer of the Year, formed the band Skara Brae before touring the world with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin, and recent concert performances with sister Tríona, Martin Hayes, Denis Cahill and David Power have met with widespread critical acclaim. Máirtín O’Connor’s dexterity and versatility on the accordion have seen him perform with a veritable who’s who of trad legends including Midnight Well, The Boys of the Lough, De Dannan, and Skylark. One of Ireland’s foremost Trad musicians, Séamie O’Dowd is a renowned multi-instrumentalist and member of Dervish, as well as collaborating with the likes of Christy Moore, Cathal Hayden, Tommy Emmanuel and Liam O’Flynn. “[Ní Dhomhnaill’s singing]… left the audience in trance”- Folkworld “O’Connor... technical brilliance, flamboyant style.”- Irish Music Magazine “Séamie O’Dowd... Musical legend.” - The Independent Adm: €17 / €14 (concessions)

FOLK/TRADITIONAL MUSIC Tuesday 18th September @ 8.00pm

Alan Kelly Gang & Eddi Reader

The Alan Kelly Gang, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary Trad acts, teams up with Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction). The result is sheer musical synergy in its most natural form. Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies this is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish traditional and folk music from true masters. Critics have described it as an astonishing concert, sumptuous and exceptional.

Hailed by The Irish Voice as “in league with the best piano accordionists in the world”, Alan Kelly is joined by highly acclaimed New York singer and flautist, Steph Geremia, guitar innovator Shane McGowan, and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas.

“This is a party looking for a crowd.” - The Irish Times (5 stars) “Beautiful music from master musicians… Their arrangements are world class.” - Irish Music Magazine “Astonishing.” - The Living Tradition magazine “Reader... one of Scotland’s national treasures.” - The Scotsman Adm. €20

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THEATRE Wednesday 19th September @ 8.00pm

What Good is Looking Well When You’re Rotten on the Inside? by Emma O’Grady

One month before his death, retired civil servant and man of few words Paddy O’Grady had a sudden urge to talk. Using a portable cassette tape recorder, he recorded 15 hours of stories about leprechauns, aliens and lonely pharmacists; absurdist political satire and musings on life, love and death. In a compelling solo performance Paddy’s granddaughter, Emma O’Grady, examines the fractured and fragile personae we present to the world, who we might be behind them, and who we could be instead.

This production provides the audience with a feast of nostalgia, sentimentality, and a picture of relationships past and present.

This is a play about family, but also about individuality. It makes for a great story. Paddy’s tapes are the focus of this piece, but it is Emma O’Grady’s skill as a performer that gives them new life.

“A multi-layered theatrical mosaic... a wonderful story... compelling, bravura performance.” - Galway Advertiser “A beguiling memoir.” - The Irish Independent “A striking piece of theatrical work.” - thereviewshub.com Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions) Duration: 80 mins

CULTURE NIGHT BOOKLAUNCH Friday 21st September, 6.00pm-8.30pm

Culture Night - Sally Rooney: Normal People Book Signing @ 7.30pm / Book Launch @ 8.00pm

Sally Rooney’s second novel Normal People, published by Faber and long-listed for the 2018 Man Booker Prize, is the story of Connell and Marianne who grow up in the same small town in rural Ireland. The similarities end there, they are from very different worlds. When they both earn places at Trinity College, a connection that has grown between them lasts into the following years.

This is an exquisite love story about how a person can change another person’s life – a simple yet profound realisation that unfolds beautifully over the course of the novel. Alternating menace with overwhelming tenderness, Sally Rooney’s second novel breathes fiction with new life. Sally Rooney was born in Castlebar in 1991. She graduated with an MA from Trinity College in 2013.

Her work has appeared in Granta, The White Review, The Dublin Review, The Stinging Fly, Kevin Barry’s Stonecutter and The Winter Pages anthology. Conversations with Friends is her first novel.

Adm. FREE And don’t forget to check out artist Emma Zukovic’s exhibition Post Memory from A Lost Country in our gallery upstairs.

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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 25th September @ 8.00pm Jeune Femme

France/Belgium 2017 97mins French with English subtitles Cert: 15 Broke, with nothing but her cat to her name and doors closing in her face, Paula is back in Paris after a long absence. As she meets different people along the way, there is one thing she knows for sure: she’s determined to make a new start - and she’ll do it with style and panache. Director Léonor Serraille deservedly scooped the Camera d’Or prize at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for this debut feature. Jeune Femme impresses with its sheer vivacity and the powerhouse central performance of actress Laetitia Dosch as Paula provides the wild heart of the film. This is cinema that is funny, moving and hugely invigorating.

Directed by Léonor Serraille.

“Full of snap and surprises … A fearless, powerhouse performance

by Laetitia Dosch infuses every frame.” - Screen International “This is a refreshingly invigorating and unvarnished character study, thrumming with anxious life. Bravo!” - Mark Kermode, Observer “Laetitia Dosch is bewitching.” - Jonathan Dean, Sunday Times Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

SHOW FOR BABIES Thursday 27th September, 10am, 11am & 12noon I AM BABA

a show for babies aged 0-12 months created by Anna Newell presented in association with the Civic Theatre, Tallaght

I AM BABA is a theatre adventure for babies created by internationally renowned theatre director Anna Newell (www.annanewell. co.uk) and composer David Goodall. Their shows for early years have been seen on all five continents, off-Broadway and in every single Sure Start in Belfast. I AM BABA – a magical adventure of song, lights and textures for babies aged 0-12 months. It’s a show about identity, agency and personhood. For babies.

I AM BABA is comprised of gorgeous live harmony singing and playful objects – jellyfish-like scarves dance and tiny lights fly in this intimate immersive performance which happens inside a specially designed tent that holds just 6 babies - each with their adult guest.

Adm. €8 per pair Pre-booking ESSENTIAL. Duration: 20mins with up to 20 mins free play time after the performance.

I AM BABA was an Early Childhood Arts Commission funded by Fingal, South Dublin, Dublin City and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Councils via the Arts Council of Ireland’s Invitation to Collaboration Scheme which supports innovative and ambitious local authority collaborations.

Booking: 094 9023733

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THEATRE Wednesday 3rd October @ 8.00pm Co-Motion Media presents Frank Pig Says Hello by Pat McCabe

Twenty-five years after its first groundbreaking tour, Pat McCabe’s Frank Pig Says Hello returns in a new production that brilliantly captures the legendary original. Desperately funny and yet deeply tragic, Frank Pig Says Hello is one of the great classics of modern Irish theatre. It tells the story of Francie Brady growing up in a small Irish town in the 1960s and his descent towards a brutal act that shocks his community. Described as “one of the saddest and funniest tales I have seen” (The Irish Times); “a masterpiece” (The Evening Herald); and “an extraordinary piece of theatre” (The Sunday Independent), the original production coincided with McCabe’s Booker-winning novel of the same story entitled “The Butcher Boy”, and distils Francie’s infamous narrative into a riveting evening of pure, concentrated theatre.

Directed by Joe O’Byrne, and featuring mesmerising performances by two actors, Darragh Byrne and John Ruddy, this is theatre at its most entertaining and gripping. Don’t miss it.

Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions) Advisory: The play is not suited to under 13s.

Kindly sponsored by Patrick Goodwin & Co., Solicitors, Drogheda

CLASSICAL MUSIC Monday 8th October @ 8.00pm

Amatis Piano Trio presented by Music Network

Lea Hausmann (violin), Samuel Shepherd (cello), Mengjie Han (piano) Since forming in 2014, this exhilarating young piano trio has taken the chamber music scene by storm, winning a slew of international prizes including the 2015 International Parkhouse Award, and for the 2018/19 season, the trio has been selected as ‘Rising Stars’ by the European Concert Hall Organisation, which will see them perform in 23 prestigious concert venues across Europe. Known for playing intense and often highly charged programmes, the three players combine to create a gloriously balanced sound, the sensitivity of Dutch/Chinese pianist Mengjie Han a wonderful counterpoint to the exuberant energy of British cellist Samuel Shepherd and the delicate precision of German violinist Lea Hausmann. Always lyrical, often surprising, catch this trio while you can!

“Enormously talented, extremely exciting.” – Rhein-Neck-Zeitung “The fiery Amatis Piano Trio... youthful exuberance... musical intelligence and virtuosity.” - classicalsource.com “Breathtaking.” - Classicalsource.com Adm. €17 / €14 (concessions)

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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 9th October @ 8.00pm Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993)

Spain 2017 97mins Catalan with English subtitles Cert: Club When six year old Frida’s mother dies, she moves from her life in Barcelona to her Uncle’s Catalonian farm. This new family and her landscape are alien to Frida; she’s afraid of the chickens, she doesn’t know the difference between a lettuce and a cabbage and she has a new, adoring, annoying little sister. While her family’s warmth and love are abundant, their attempts to protect her only increase Frida’s bewilderment and isolation. This autobiographical first feature from director Carla Simón explores Frida’s conflicting emotions as she struggles to process her losses and adjust to her new life. The performances of the two children are disarmingly vulnerable and natural in this gorgeous, yet unsentimental film about a child navigating grief.

“Striking a careful balance between narrative and atmosphere, the writer-director paints a vivid portrait of a light-filled summer when a little girl has to face the loss of her mother and integration into a new nuclear family.” - Jay Weissberg, Variety “Utterly beguiling.” - Wendy Ide, Observer Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

MUSIC/LITERARY EVENT Thursday 11th October @ 8.00pm

Buaine Na Gaoithe by Martin Dyar and Ryan Molloy Performed by Liz Pearse and Cochlea Duo

American soprano Liz Pearse and renowned Swiss performers Lindsay Buffington (harp) and Chelsea Czuchra (flute) present a new song cycle by award-winning poet Martin Dyar and composer Ryan Molloy. Dyar and Molloy have achieved a powerful fusion of the best in contemporary classical composition with the best of contemporary Irish poetry. This landmark work for soprano, flute and harp will appeal both to lovers of music and the written word.

An atmospheric, lyrical and vocally adventurous journey, Buaine Na Goaithe will be performed together with rarely heard works by American composers Ursula Mamlok and George Crumb.

Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)

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LITERARY EVENT FOR SCHOOLS Friday 12th October @ 12.00pm If I Ruled the World

An event marking the culmination of a writing project in which transition year students from across County Mayo were invited to pen their thoughts in relation to the theme ‘If I Ruled the World’.

In an era of strange ‘goings on’ in world politics participants took the chance to consider their solutions to the problems that confront mankind. Ideas eccentric and humorous, alongside the profound and serious can be expected.

Please note, this is a schools only event.

Presented as part of Castlebar’s annual Wild Atlantic Words festival. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/WildAtlanticWords/

LITERARY EVENT Saturday 13th October 4.00pm

Northern Lights

Three leading lights in literature from Northern Ireland read and talk about their adventures in writing: Louise Kennedy grew up in Holywood, Co Down. Her writing has featured in journals including The Stinging Fly, The Tangerine and Wasifiri. Winner of the Listowel Los Gatos and John O’Connor short story competitions, she is a PhD (Creative Writing) candidate at Queens University Belfast and is working on a collection of short stories with the assistance of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Eoin McNamee was born in Kilkeel, Co Down in 1961. His novels include Resurrection Man, later made into a film, The Blue Tango, which was nominated for the Booker Prize, and Orchid Blue. The third part of the Blue Trilogy, Blue Is the Night, was the 2015 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year.

Michael Nolan is from Belfast. His work has been published by The Stinging Fly, The Lifeboat, and Salt. He was awarded an ACES grant from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in 2015, and is currently studying for a PhD in Creative Writing at the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry, Queen’s University, Belfast. He is the fiction editor of The Tangerine.

Adm. FREE Presented as part of Castlebar’s annual Wild Atlantic Words festival. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/WildAtlanticWords/

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MUSICAL THEATRE Thursday 18th October @ 8.00pm The Tea Dance by Little John Nee and the Tea Dance Triode Under Milk Wood meets Twin Peaks with a live soundtrack. Little John Nee performs this brand new show of musical storytelling with The Tea Dance Triode (Jeremy Howard and Fionn Robinson) On the 25th May 2018, Kate Bradley is opening up a Tea Emporium in Tullyglen - a remote village where everyone has a story and no one wants to tell it - the sort of place where world weary beatniks, bomb-makers, old hippies, contrarians, suffragettes and fugitives retreat to start afresh.

Little John Nee is a writer and performer based in Co. Galway in the west of Ireland. A prolific creator of work for theatre he was elected to Aosdána in 2016. His style of theatrical storytelling with music has won him international recognition, with his Rural Electric being described by the Guardian as “a masterpiece of storytelling”.

Tea Dance is created and performed with longtime musical collaborators Fionn Robinson and Jeremy Howard who, among other projects, both play with Aul Boy. Adm. €16/14

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ROOLABOOLA Wednesday 24th October – Monday 29th October RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival

RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival returns with the very best of theatre, visual art, film and hands-on workshops for children aged 4years and up. Slingsby return from Australia with an award-winning adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Young King; hot from shows at South Bank Arts Centre in London, West-ofIreland favourites Branar bring How to Catch a Star; and new to Castlebar, Amadan from Belfast bring us Pink and Blue. There’s a fabulous exhibition by artist Eamon O’Kane, art-house films for family audiences, and a slew of workshops for all to enjoy.

All the details are at the back of this brochure.

Theatre (8yrs+) The Young King, Slingsby Theatre Co. Wednesday 24th / Thursday 25th October Theatre (4yrs+) How to Catch a Star, Branar Friday 26th / Saturday 27th October Theatre (4yrs+) Pink and Blue, Amadan Monday 29th October Film (8yrs+) Mary and the Witch’s Flower 28th October Film (7yrs+) Long Way North 28th October Workshops (4 yrs and up - check individual workshops) Dance, Visual Art, Clowning, and lots more!

Friday 26th – Monday 29th October Exhibition Eamon O’Kane, A History of Play Friday 19th October – Saturday 17th November

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THEATRE Thursday 1st November @ 8.00pm Bat the Father Rabbit the Son

written and performed by Donal O’Kelly

Donal O’Kelly performs his solo play Bat the Father Rabbit the Son, an explosive psychological analysis of the generation that gave us The Tribunals. It’s the late 1980s. Rabbit is a self-made haulage magnate. He’s up to his neck in the kind of deals destined to redefine the word ‘tribunal’. But something’s wrong. He cuts a deal with his underling Keogh to help him find what’s missing. This quest is hampered by eruptions from his deceased father Bat, former Citizen Army volunteer and pawn shop assistant, who has the power to come back and take over Rabbit’s body at will. The struggle between father and son, past and present, imagination and reality, spans Dublin. Their crazed voyage out of Howth and up the River Liffey builds to a climax described by The Guardian as “one of the strongest dramatic conclusions I’ve ever seen”.

“A prose poem of magical beauties and plunging vulgarities … friends, it is purely brilliant.” - New York Post “Superbly written and performed.” - The Irish Times “A sustained burst of imagination and invention.” - Sunday Tribune Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)

WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 6th November @ 8.00pm Wajib

Palestine/France/Colombia 2017 96mins Cert: CLUB Arabic with English subtitles Architect Shadi returns from Italy to his native Nazereth for his sister’s upcoming marriage. He has reluctantly agreed to honour his ‘wajib’ or duty to accompany his father in hand-delivering invitations for the wedding. Forced to spend time together after many years apart, past tensions and differences between father and son come to the surface. But as their journey continues, both men also start to get to know and understand each other better... In Wajib, Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir uses a centuries-old custom as a simple device to explore familial and intergenerational tensions for contemporary Palestinians. Real-life father-and-son Mohammad and Saleh Bakri (The Band’s Visit) infuse their characters with warmth and humour. The result is a poignant yet entertaining drama.

“An intimate, well-played disquisition on what it means to be a Palestinian abroad versus a Palestinian at home.” - Variety “Naturalistic, nicely paced & well played.” - Screen International Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

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STAND-UP COMEDY Wednesday 7th November @ 8.00pm Ger Staunton

After a sell-out performance last September Ger Staunton returns to the Linenhall with a brand new show. It’s been a jam-packed 2018 for Ger, touring Ireland, the UK, New York and a European run spanning 7 cities. This show will succeed performances at all the major comedy festivals in Ireland and a 24 night run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Tickets are sure to sell fast for this one and is not to be missed.

“Incredibly funny” - The Examiner “One of the best comedy writers in Ireland. An absolute stand out.” - The International Comedy Club, Dublin “Weaving stories in the true tradition of Irish comedy, Outstanding” - Cosmic Comedy, Berlin “Confident storytelling and meticulous joke structure. Among the finest joke-writers in the country.” - Roisin Dubh, Galway Adm. €14 / €12 (concessions)

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TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAY Saturday 10th November, from 11.00am

MUSIC OF MAYO – LISTEN, LEARN, PARTICIPATE!

A day celebrating Traditional music in County Mayo. Explore the music of Mayo through a variety of events which take place throughout the day.

11.00am-12.00pm: The Story of Mayo Musicians in the Early 20th Century, a lecture by expert David Lennon which traces the influential role of Mayo musicians.

1.00pm-2.00pm: Lunchtime Concert, featuring exclusively Mayo tune repertoire performed by leading traditional musicians from the county - Gráinne Hambly (harp/concertina), Fiacnha Ó Mongáin (accordion), Julie Langan (fiddle) and Emer Mayock (flute/uilleann pipes).

2.30pm-3.30pm: Workshops. Join the performers from the lunchtime concert in the afternoon as they each deliver an hour-long tune workshop where you will explore and learn Mayo musical repertoire. All ages and levels of ability from beginner to proficient player will be catered for. Participants should bring their instruments. (Maximum of 15 participants per workshop.)

3.45pm-4.45pm: Tea and Tunes. Those who have taken part in any of the above events are welcome to enjoy and take part in an informal session in the Linenhall coffee shop to end the day.

BIOGRAPHIES: Grainne Hambly is from Claremorris and is an internationally recognised exponent of the Irish harp. She holds a Masters Degree in Musicology from Queen’s University and a Graduate Diploma in Education (Music). She has performed all over the world and has recorded a number of solo and duet albums.

Fiddle player Julie Langan hails from Newport. She has several recordings and numerous television and radio appearances to her credit. She has toured both nationally and internationally, and was a prize winner in the Lyric FM Primary Music Teacher of the Year Award.

Emer Mayock plays flute, whistles, fiddle & uilleann pipes. She has produced two CDs: Merry Bits of Timber & Playground, and has worked with musicians including Donal Lunny, Paddy Glackin, the late Michael 0’Domhnaill, Damien Dempsey, and the Afro Celts. She is Traditional Arts Adviser to the Arts Council.

Fiachna Ó Mongáín is from Dumha Thuama in the Erris Gaeltacht. His music is influenced by the music of local Erris musicians as well as accordion greats Joe Cooley and Tony MacMahon.

Fiachna is a recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year award.

Adm: €10 (This gives access to all elements of the day. NB. Prebooking strongly advised for workshops as numbers are limited.)

Supported by Mayo County Council through the Creative Ireland Programme.

Booking: 094 9023733

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Monday 12th November @ 8.00pm

Yury Revich (violin) & Benedict Kloeckner (cello) presented by Music Network

Expect performances of great passion and intimacy as two highly gifted young soloists, Russian violinist Yury Revich and German cellist Benedict Kloeckner, share a stage for the first time in Ireland. A true virtuoso, Yury Revich made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2009 and since then has performed in many of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. A dedicated chamber musician, he has also won multiple awards, including the Young Artist of the Year at the International Classical Music Awards 2015, and founded Quatuor du Soleil. One of Germany’s most acclaimed young cellists, Benedict Kloeckner has been lauded for his “glowing, ethereal tone” and “perfect intonation”. In addition to performing as a soloist in venues such as Berlin’s Philharmoniker, the Barbican and Carnegie Hall, Kloeckner is a much sought-after chamber musician, collaborating with such luminaries as Sir András Schiff, Anne Sophie Mutter, Gidon Kremer and Christoph Eschenbach.

“Fleet-fingered dexterity, innate musicality.” - The Strad [on Revich] “Fabulous lightness and suppleness.” - Neue Züricher Zeitung [on Kloeckner] Adm: €17 / €14 (concessions)

THEATRE Thursday 15th November @ 8.00pm Beezneez - Callaghan’s Place

Beezneez presents the much requested revival of what many consider to be John McDwyer’s finest play. Paul and Mary Dolan struggle to come to terms with the departure of their only child to study at university. A mysterious Englishman arrives in their midst and his blossoming friendship with the daughter creates tension and tragedy as neighbours Pat Kelly and Annie Jackson fail to stem the tide of Paul’s anger and suspicion. For all the seriousness of the underlying themes, Callaghan’s Place is peppered with scenes of outrageous humour. An all-star Beezneez cast which includes Michael Roper, Peter Davey, Valerie Traynor and Eileen Murphy ensure an evening of unmissable theatre.

Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)

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IN CONVERSATION Friday 16th November @ 8.00pm

Lemn Sissay - Poetry of Resilience

An evening with award winning poet and Chancellor of the University of Manchester Lemn Sissay in conversation with Dr Mark Garavan, Social Studies Programme Coordinator, GMIT. Lemn Sissay MBE is the author of several books of poetry alongside articles, records, public art, and plays. He was the official poet for the London Olympics. His ‘landmark poems’ are installed throughout Manchester and London in venues such as The Royal Festival Hall and The Olympic Park. Bishop Desmond Tutu unveiled his landmark poem Gilt of Cain. Lemn was official poet for the FA Cup 2015, and his Desert Island Discs was pick of the year for BBC Radio 4 in 2015. His life story is nothing short of incredible, a harrowing story of overcoming childhood adversity and of forcibly being taken into care. Poetry of Resilience explores the quality of mercy, of anger, forgiveness and making peace with the past.

This event is supported by Creative Ireland, Mayo County Council, Department of Justice and Equality and South West Mayo Development Company.

Adm: €10

FILM FOR SCHOOLS - SENIOR CYCLE FRENCH Tuesday 20th November @ 10.30am Keeper

Belgium/ Switzerland / France 2015 Drama/Romance 111mins French language with English subtitles Director: Guillaume Senez Age Recommendation 15yrs+ Two teens grow up fast in the wake of an unexpected pregnancy. Maxime and Mélanie are a typical teenage couple.

Like most love struck fifteen-year-olds, they can’t get enough of each other and they think they’ll be together forever. But when Mélanie becomes pregnant, their worlds are rocked and Keeper reminds us that the burden of adult decisions does not fall to adults alone. The tension builds as the couple face up to their situation in different ways.

NB. Schools Booking Only. Pre-Booking ESSENTIAL. This screening is presented in association with IFI Education.

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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 20th November @ 8.00pm Western

Germany/Bulgaria/Austria 2017 119mins Language: German, Bulgarian, English (with English subtitles) A group of German construction workers sent to build a hydroelectric power plant set up camp on the outskirts of a remote Bulgarian village. Tensions within the group start to rise when former legionnaire Meinhard sets himself apart from his colleagues by making a connection with the villagers. But matters finally come to a head when the white horse that Meinhard has borrowed from townsman Adrian goes missing. Using non-actors in all of the roles, award-winning director Valeska Grisebach subtly and intelligently explores the dynamics of all-male environments, as well as themes of national pride and cultural difference in this memorable and unique contemporary western.

“One of the films of the year.” - Peter Bradshaw, Guardian “There are no stagecoaches or six-shooters in this sharp, simmering drama of German-Bulgarian discord, but the spirit of John Ford graces it.” - Variety “Like its title, Western is both startlingly direct and full of resonance and ambiguity.” - Justin Chang, LA Times Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

THEATRE Wednesday 21st November @ 8.00pm

Fishamble: The New Play Company presents BEFORE A new play with much music by Pat Kinevane

Photo: Gerard Blanch

From the team that brought you Forgotten, Underneath and the Olivier Award-winning Silent, Before is a new play with much music, set in Clerys of Dublin, on the very day this iconic department store shuts - for good. Pontius is inside, trying to choose a gift for his estranged daughter, whom he hasn’t seen for almost 20 years.

He will meet her in an hour. This father’s journey is both beautiful and strange, from the isolation of his Midlands home, to the madness of O’Connell Street. Some folk are impossible to buy for…

Fishamble is an Olivier Award-winning, internationally acclaimed Irish theatre company, dedicated to the discovery, development and production of new work.

“Ireland’s terrific Fishamble.” - The Guardian Adm: €18 / €16 (concessions) Before was commissioned by Fishamble and has been in development with the support of the Arts Council, National Theatre Studio (London), Pavilion Theatre, and The Strollers Touring Network.

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SCHOOLS SHOW Friday 23rd November @ 10.15am & 12.15pm THE DIG by Paul Curley

All his life Mac has wanted to be an Archaeologist, to be an expert in finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the facts and not get carried away with his highfalutin stories. But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairy tale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove what he finds is what he thinks it is. Will people believe him, or is this just another of his tall tales?

From the team that brought you BAKE! writer and performer Paul Curley with designer Ger Clancy, in collaboration with award-winning theatre artist Andy Manley, bring this brand new adventure to life. THE DIG spins a classic yarn into a brand new light that will delight and charm audiences young and old.

NB. Schools booking only.

Suitable for 1st – 4th class. Pre-Booking Essential. Duration: 45 mins Supported by The Arts Council Theatre Project Award and Irish Theatre Institute.

TRAD/FOLK Thursday 29th November @ 8.00pm Blás

David Doocey, Stephen Doherty, Anne Brennan & Shane McGowan This four piece hails from the West of Ireland. Formed in 2015, the group has grown from strength to strength with sell out performances in Ireland, Germany and the UK. Their perfomance on Fleadh TV was viewed by over one million people and they performed in Croke park at last year’s All-Ireland football final to a crowd of over 80,000. Collectively they have toured and performed with a wide range of artists, including Sean Keane, Sharon Shannon, Paul Brady, Lunása and Tim O’Brien. All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil champions, Stephen Doherty and David Doocey from Foxford, perform an array of traditional and self-composed tunes on flute, accordion and fiddle. Anne Brennan from Connemara sings a mix of traditional, folk and contemporary songs, all accompanied by Sligo guitarist virtuoso, Shane McGowan. Blás promise a mix of high energy and dynamic material delivered with an organic West of Ireland touch.

“Innovative and highly energetic... one of the must see bands to come out of Ireland in recent times.” - tradconnect.com Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)

Booking: 094 9023733

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10.15am/12.15pm Schools Theatre

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4.30pm

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Sun 28 Oct

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Thu 1 Nov

Tue 6 Nov

Wed 7 Nov

Stand-up Comedy

World Cinema

Theatre

Family Theatre

Family Film

Family Film

Ger Staunton

Wajib

Bat the Father Rabbit the Son - Donal O’Kelly

Amadan - Pink and Blue (4yrs+)

Mary and the Witch’s Flower (8yrs+)

Long Way North (7yrs+)

How To Catch A Star - Branar (4yrs+)

How To Catch A Star - Branar

The Young King - Slingsby Theatre Co. (8yrs+)

6.30pm for 7pm Family Theatre

The Tea Dance - Little John Nee

Fri 26 Oct

Family Theatre

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Roola 2

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Roola 1

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Northern Lights - Kennedy, McNamee & Nolan 7

If I Ruled the World

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Summer 1993

Amatis Piano Trio

Co-Motion Media - Frank Pig Says Hello

I AM BABA (0-12 mnths)

Jeune Femme

Sally Rooney - Normal People

Emma Zukovic - late exhibition opening

What Good is Looking Well... - Emma O’Grady

Alan Kelly Gang & Eddi Reader

Ní Dhomhnaill, O’Connor & O’Dowd

The Young King - Slingsby Theatre Co.

8pm

Thu 18 Oct

Schools Literary Event

Music/Literary Event

World Cinema

Classical Music

Theatre

World Cinema

Book Signing/Launch

Culture Night

Theatre

Folk/Trad

Trad/Folk

The Divine Order

Lakedaemon - Hero

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Sat 13 Oct

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Wed 3 Oct

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10am/11am/12pm Show for Babies

Thu 27 Sep

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8pm

Tue 25 Sep

Fri 12 Oct

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Thu 11 Oct

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8pm

Wed 19 Sep

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Mon 8 Oct

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Tue 9 Oct

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World Cinema

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Tue 20 Nov

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Tue 4 Dec

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Fri 23 Nov - Sat 5 Jan

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Sat 13 Oct

Fri 30 Nov

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Winter/Christmas Print-Making

A Poem in the Morning!

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners

Arts & Wellbeing

Cléa van der Grijn - JUMP

Eamon O’Kane - A History of Play

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Roola 3

Emma Zukovic - Post Memory from a Lost Country 20

Aideen Farrell - Showroom

Columbus

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WORKSHOPS - (NB: Start dates and times only)

Visual Art

World Cinema

Fri 14 Sep - Sat 13 Oct

Mon 25 Sep

A Winter Wish at the Quiet Tree (3yrs+)

Lucky

Miss Impossible

Blás

THE DIG - Paul Curley

Before - Pat Kinevane/Fishamble

Western

Keeper

Lemn Sissay - Poetry of Resilience

Beezneez - Callaghan’s Place

Yuri Revich & Benedict Kloeckner

MUSIC OF MAYO

Musical Comedy Theatre Aindrias de Staic - Around the World on 80 Quid

Family Theatre

World Cinema

Film for Schools

Trad/Folk

Fri 20 Jul - Sat 1 Sep

EXHIBITIONS

10.15am/12.15pm Schools Theatre

Fri 23 Nov

Theatre

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8pm

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Wed 21 Nov

In Conversation/Literary

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8pm

Classical Music

Trad Day

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SCHOOLS FILM - JUNIOR CYCLE FRENCH Tuesday 4th December @ 10.30am Miss Impossible (Jamais Contente)

France 2017 Drama/Coming of Age 90mins French language with English Subtitles Director Emilie Deleuze Age Recommendation 12yrs+ This fresh coming-of-age drama centres on thirteen-year-old Aurore, trying to find her way between a beautiful older sister and a brainy younger one.

Léna Magnien excels as the prickly teen, rebellious and full of smart answers. Her parents threaten boarding school, but an empathetic teacher and an offer to join a band give her new possibilities. The band’s friendship helps her open up, realise her own talent and create an opportunity for her family to see her in a different light.

Please Note: Strong language and sex references NB. Schools Booking Only. Pre-Booking ESSENTIAL. This screening is presented in association with IFI Education.

WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 4th December @ 8.00pm Lucky

USA 2017 88mins English language Cert: CLUB Lucky (Harry Dean Stanton) is a 90-year-old wartime veteran living in a small remote desert town. This fiercely independent atheist’s life has happily revolved around a daily routine involving yoga, diner visits, crossword puzzles, TV game shows, cigarettes and meeting up with his long-time friends at his local. But now as he contemplates the end of life, he finds himself on a late journey of self-exploration... This award-winning first feature from actor-turned-director John Carroll Lynch (Fargo, Zodiac) allows Stanton to shine as the elderly atheist seeking the meaning of his life. Stanton’s final on-screen performance is funny, touching and beguiling, and all the more poignant in the knowledge that he passed away just days before the film’s US cinema release.

“Everything Harry Dean Stanton has done in his career, and his life, has brought him to his moment of triumph in Lucky, an unassumingly wonderful little film about nothing in particular and everything that’s important.” - Variety “Packs a really sensitive, understated, emotional wallop.” - Rex Reed, Observer Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

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FAMILY SHOW Saturday 8th December @ 12.00pm & 2.30pm A Winter Wish at the Quiet Tree presented by Ceol Connected

Every winter in Whistleberry Forest, a little robin comes to visit and grants the creatures of the forest their very own wish they can wish for whatever they want! As Ornaith the owl, Sorley the snail, and Faoiláin the frog sing the magic words, the forest is transformed before their eyes into an enchanting wintry wonderland. From dripping icicles to gentle snowfall, the delight of skating on an icy river or flying high on a moonlit night, discover the mysteries of Whistleberry Forest in a mesmerising traditional music performance made for children.

With traditional musicians Thomas Johnston and Stephen Markham, and visual artist Orla Kelly, A Winter Wish is a wonderfully interactive adventure that is sure to have everyone singing along.

Duration: Approx 45mins For families with children 3yrs+ Adm: €8/€25 (family of four) The Linenhall is delighted to work with Ceol Connected & St Brid’s Special School on a related project based on A Winter Wish, supported by UPSTART an initiative by Mayo County Council.

MUSICAL COMEDY THEATRE Tuesday 11th December @ 8.00pm

Aindrias de Staic - Around the World on 80 Quid A multi-award winning world music comedy theatre show from acclaimed Irish gypsy violinist Aindrias de Staic. Based on a true story the musical comic journey recounts the journey of an Irish fiddle player as he wanders across the globe with much trouble and strife till he eventually finds sobriety (and jazz!) along the road. Winner Best Solo Show at New Zealand Fringe 2008 and Sweet Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2007.

“Storytelling is one of the great Irish pastimes and de Staic is one of the best... [and] a master fiddler, not only playing a vast repertoire of Irish tunes but a range of Italian, Greek and Gypsy music as well... a great night out with this amiable and warm hearted traveller.” - GlamAdelaide.com “... exquisite, picaresque. Rarely has storytelling been so foottappingly funny.” - Nick Awde, Theatre Guide, London “... his brilliant blend of classic Irish comedy and unique musical talent.” - Brendan McDonald, The Herald Sun Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)

Booking: 094 9023733

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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 18th December @ 8.00pm Columbus

USA 2017 100mins Korean-American Jin travels to Columbus, Indiana after his estranged father falls into a coma. While there, he meets Casey - a 19-year-old who has found herself reluctantly stuck in her hometown. Together they begin to explore Columbus, which is full of buildings from world-renowned modern architects. As a friendship forms and the conversations grow ever more intense, both Jin and Casey begin to confront their own frustrations with life... There are hints of Lost in Translation and the Before trilogy here, but this is very much its own beautiful and unique film.

Writer/director Kogonada has a deep understanding of the language of cinema, making this one of the most remarkable American debut features of recent years.

“Columbus is a feast for the eyes, but its more lasting impression is on the heart.” – IndieWire “An assured and hypnotic debut with a terrific cast.” - Geoff Berkshire, Variety “A finely nuanced study of people, space and consciousness.” – Screen International Adm. €7 / €5 (concessions)

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GIFT VOUCHERS LINENHALL GIFT VOUCHERS - THE PERFECT GIFT! Looking for a gift with a difference? May we suggest a Linenhall Gift Voucher? These handy vouchers are redeemable against Linenhall ticket sales and workshops from our forthcoming programme, Linenhall Gallery purchases, or indeed any tasty Linenhall Coffee Shop delights. Available at prices to suit any pocket, they are an ideal way of giving a gift of the Arts for any occasion!

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VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 20th July - Saturday 1st September Aideen Farrell - Showroom

Aideen Farrell is a Dublin-based installation artist whose practice explores the systems and physical structures that shape, represent, and impose order on our built environments. She uses a combination of found materials, wood, metal, wire and plaster casts to construct navigable contingent forms that break up and react to the existing spaces. Her work weighs the polished, fixed designs of architecture and urban planning against underlying conditions of precarity and collapse.

Aideen is a recent graduate of the National College of Art and Design with a Degree in Fine Art Painting and Visual Culture, and is a member of Ormond Studios in Dublin. In 2017 she was awarded the Fire Station Graduate Sculpture Award, was highly commended in the Undergraduate Awards for her degree show work, and exhibited as part of the Catalyst Arts Centre Graduate Show, Symbiosis.

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VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 14th September – Saturday 13th October Emma Zukovic - Post Memory from A Lost Country

An exhibition of video, print and light installation by artist Emma Zukovic. Born in England, she is now based in Galway. The artist’s mother is of Irish nationality and her father is from Macedonia. Being of Macedonian descent, Zukovic’s work is concerned with the theory of Post Memory and its relevance to the lost country, Yugoslavia. “Post Memory describes the relationship that the ‘generation after’ bears to the personal, collective and cultural trauma of those who came before - to experience they ‘remember’ only by means of the stories, images and behaviours among which they grew up.” The artist confirms: “The stories which we are told allow us to fabricate our realms of imagination, creating utopians of a place never before visited by us personally. My work is concerned with the disappearance of a country, and those who struggled with cultural identity as a direct result. I am interested in the juxtaposition of Post Memory and contemporary printmaking.”

Zukovic has exhibited widely in Ireland and also internationally, including Russia, Macedonia, Ukraine and Italy.

Adm: Free Official opening on Friday 14th September at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Booking: 094 9023733

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VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 19th October - Saturday 17th November

A History of Play - Eamon O’Kane

In association with the Linenhall’s RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival, artist Eamon O’Kane will transform the Linenhall Gallery into an interactive playful installation inspired by the educational play objects devised by Friedrich Fröbel. See RoolaBoola programme at the back of this brochure for further details.

Adm: Free Official Opening on Friday 19th October @6.00pm. All welcome.

This exhibition is drawn from The Niland Collection and is presented in collaboration with The Model, Sligo.

VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 23rd November - Saturday 5th January Cléa van der Grijn - JUMP

Since 2008, Cléa van der Grijn’s work and practice is about unravelling the complexities associated around the culture of death, reconstructed memory and time. JUMP is a newly commissioned body of work about understanding the rational, social and emotional circumstances constructed around time and memory. The exhibition consists of a series of new paintings by Cléa as well as an ambitious film work Written and Directed by Cléa and created with collaborators Joseph P. Hunt, Michael Cummins and Ciaran Carty.

A woman stands at the edge of a pier. She wilfully jumps. Slowly she falls through water where time catches her breath. What are the memories between the transitional period of jumping and hitting the water when life becomes momentarily suspended?

Alive not dead. What memories to record? Real or perceived?

Fact or fiction?

Commissioned by Mermaid Arts Centre in partnership with five venues and funded through an Arts Council of Ireland Touring Award: Mermaid Arts Centre (Wicklow) 1st October to 3rd November 2018; Linenhall Arts Centre (Mayo) 23rd November to 5th January 2019; Courthouse Gallery & Studios (Clare) 18th January to 23rd February 2019; Solomon Gallery (Dublin) 8th March to 5th April 2019; The Hamilton Gallery (Sligo) 12th April to 11th May 2019.

Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 23rd November at 7.30pm.

All welcome.

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ARTS & WELLBEING WORKSHOPS THE ARTS & WELLBEING WORKSHOP SERIES Series of 8 workshops commencing Tue 25th September, 2.30pm-4.30pm Join us for this opportunity to learn how connecting with our creative side can add surprising new dimensions to our lives and give us practical wellbeing tools to bring into our daily lives.

The Linenhall Arts Centre and the Flourish Project at the Family Centre Castlebar are delighted to present this workshop series offering participants a chance to dip their toes in the water with a range of creative arts activities.

Session 1: Introduction with Maura Horkan; Session 2: Visual Art exploring artist Emma Zuckovic’s exhibition; Session 3: Music with Anthony McNamee; Session 4: Creative Writing with Jean Tuomey; Session 5: Personal Story Boards with Bríd Kivneen; Session 6: Print Making with Elsa O’Reilly; Session 7: Song with Anne Marie Gibbons; Session 8: Wrap-up with Maura Horkan (full details www.thelinenhall.com) The Arts and Wellbeing Workshop Series takes place from 2.30pm-4.30pm commencing Tues 25th Sept and continuing Tues 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Oct; and 6th, 13th, 20th Nov. (There is no course on Oct 30th) NB: Sessions on Tues 25 Sept, 23rd Oct & 20th Nov take place in the Family Centre on Chapel Street.

All others take place at the Linenhall. Cost per head is €70. All materials provided. Places are limited and booking is ESSENTIAL through the FAMILY CENTRE ONLY: 094 9025900

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP MODERN CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Adult workshop with Eithna Joyce Friday 5th October, 10.30am-1pm Following a hugely popular workshop in 2016, we are delighted to offer this workshop on Modern Calligraphy for Beginners once again. A fresh and contemporary approach to the age old skill of beautiful writing, this revived and reimagined style of calligraphy is already proving popular with type-lovers the world over.

During this workshop you will be introduced to the joys of writing with dip nib and ink by learning the basic techniques, letter forms and how to compose words and phrases.

Eithna Joyce is an artist working in a variety of media including oil, ink and collage. Solo exhibitions include Iontas, Castleblaney; Ballina Arts Centre, and Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery.

Eithna holds a degree in Fine Art from GMIT. Modern Calligraphy for Beginners takes place on Friday 5th October from 10.30am-1.00pm . Cost per head is €50. The workshop fee includes a kit of all you need for the class and to continue practicing at home. Places are limited and pre-booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.

Booking: 094 9023733

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POETRY WORKSHOP A POEM IN A MORNING!

FREE Workshop for adults with poet Alice Kinsella Saturday 13th October 10.00am-1.30pm Following the popularity of poet Alice Kinsella’s poetry workshop at Wild Atlantic Words last year, she’s back! This three hour workshop brings participants on a whistle-stop tour of how to write a poem from start to finish. Areas of focus will include; harnessing inspiration, an introduction to the mechanics of poetry, and what’s the next step after the first draft. This class is suitable for all levels, whether you’ve always wanted to write but don’t know where to start, or have been writing for years and want to improve your craft.

Alice Kinsella is a poet from Mayo. Her poetry has appeared in Banshee, The Lonely Crowd, The Irish Times, Best New British and Irish Poets 2018, and Poetry Ireland Review, among others. Her debut, Flower Press, was published in 2018.

A Poem in a Morning! takes place from 10am-1.30pm on Sat 13th October. Admission is FREE but places are limited and pre-booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.

Presented as part of Castlebar’s annual Wild Atlantic Words festival. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/ WildAtlanticWords/

PRINT-MAKING WORKSHOP WINTER & CHRISTMAS THEMED PRINT-MAKING WORKSHOP Workshop for adults with Elsa O’Reilly Three Fridays commencing 30th November, 10.30am-1.00pm Join us for this short printmaking course exploring winter and Christmas themes. Participants will learn all about print-making while creating their own printed gift tags, wrapping paper and fabric with their own designs! The focus in week one will be on gathering inspiration and coming up with ideas that will form the basis of your designs. Using drawing, mono-printing and stencilling participants will experiment and develop their ideas.

In week two, participants will learn about lino printing and the collograph technique which involves building a textured surface which is then used to create prints. In the final session participants will complete their creations.

Elsa O’Reilly is a Mayo based textile designer with a great enthusiasm for all things print, pattern, colour and design. She has many years’ experience working in the fashion industry.

Winter & Christmas Themed Print-Making Workshop takes place over three Fridays commencing 30th Nov (continuing 7th and 14th Dec). Cost per head is €45. All materials provided. Places are limited and pre-booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.

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WELCOME TO OUR CAFÉ !

As you may have already experienced, our busy Linenhall Coffee Shop continues to win great compliments from regulars and visitors alike for its quality, value and friendly service. So why not come along and check out our cool vibe, as you enjoy a tasty snackette, soup, wrap, sandwich, scone or sweet, and sip on what we proudly claim is the best cappucino in town!

TASTY, FRESH AND MADE TO ORDER!

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME! Linenhall Coffee Shop Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 10am-5.30pm Sat: 10.30am-5.30pm

See you there!

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CREATIVITY WORKSHOP (8-11yrs) Monday 29th October 10.30am-12.00pm Age: 8-11yrs

Nation Creation with Debbie Thomas Found your own country, complete with laws, language, flag and, of course, national pudding. What are the schools like, the houses, the shops and clothes? The customs and cakes and comedy shows? Get your imagination working with inspiration from children’s author Debbie Thomas!

Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: €7 Capacity: 15

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP (8-11yrs) Monday 29th October 1.30am-3.00pm Age: 8-11yrs

Super Heroes with Debbie Thomas Discover your inner superhero, describe your real-life heroes and decide how YOU’LL be a hero in this crazy old world of ours!

Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: €7 Capacity: 15

PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS Monday 29th October 11.00am-12.00pm / 1.30pm-2.30pm

Age: Workshop for family groups with children aged 4-12yrs and adults of any age!

Rhythms of the World

with percussionist Anthony McNamee Explore rhythms from around the world with percussionist Anthony McNamee. Using a range of instruments create an original soundscape with some body percussion thrown in. Families will get groovy together. All instruments provided.

Location: St Patrick’s Boys School Adm: €7 / €20 family of four

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CERAMICS WORKSHOPS Sunday 28th October 11.00am-1.00pm for 5-7yrs 2.00-4.00pm for 8-12yrs Clayroots Halloween Ceramic Workshop with Amanda Hickey A fantastic opportunity to work with real potter’s clay in a fun and relaxed environment. Learn basic hand-building pottery techniques including coiling, slab work, pinching, modelling and glazing. Clay is a wonderful material appropriate for almost every child’s developmental level. It can stimulate curiosity and facilitate creative exploration. Each participant will create a unique piece of pottery which will be taken away and fired in a kiln after the workshop. On the day of the workshop participants will be informed of a date for collection.

Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: €7 Capacity: 6 (5-7years), 8 (8-12yrs)

CLOWN WORKSHOPS Sunday 28th October 1.30pm-2.30pm for 9-11yrs 3.00pm-4.00pm for 6-8yrs

Clown Workshop with Amadan Theatre Co. What is it that makes us laugh? How can we be funny? It’s not about big shoes, make-up and squirty flowers... Join Jude and Gemma and learn the essential skills of being a clown. This practical clown workshop is for all the young aspiring comic performers who will learn about the pleasure of being ridiculous on stage, moving from one flop to the next, and always being happy and optimistic when playing for an audience.

Amadan has been facilitating workshops for all ages for over 3 years using their training from the Lecoq School and from clown master Philippe Gaulier. This workshop is a fun and gentle introduction to theatrical clowning with plenty of laughter and silliness.

Please come wearing comfortable clothing and shoes that you can move in.

Location: St Patrick’s Boys School Adm: €7

Capacity: 16 (6-8years), 20 (9-11yrs)

Booking: 094 9023733

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PRINT WORKSHOP (5-8yrs) Saturday 27th October, 10.00am-11.30am Mini Monster Print-Making with Elsa O’Reilly

Age: 5-8years Make mini monster mono prints, simple foam relief prints and tape resist skeletons, all with a spooky Halloween theme! Create a range of different scenes with textured mark-making and bold shapes. Join us for this fun and practical print-making workshop.

Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: €7 Capacity: 10

PRINT WORKSHOP (9-12yrs) Saturday 27th October, 1.15pm-3.15pm Monster Mono Prints Workshops with Elsa O’Reilly

Age: 9-12yrs Create your own printing plates using a variety of textures and materials including torn paper, fabric and string. Using these plates, create spooky scenes and Halloween monsters. Participants will also explore printing techniques using tape resist, line printing and styrofoam. A hands-on, fun workshop!

Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Community Arts Room Adm: €7 Capacity: 10

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DROP-IN WORKSHOP (4-12yrs) Saturday 27th – Monday 29th October Times: Sat. 10.00am-4.00pm Sun.11.00am-4pm Mon.10.30am-4.00pm Paper Bag Creations Age: 4-12 years

In this drop-in workshop, cut, stick and draw to transform a simple brown paper bag into whatever you imagine. Is it a mermaid’s shiny tail, a parachute or maybe a mountain far in the distance? You can take your creation with you or fit it into our giant scene on the wall of the Linenhall Foyer.

Location: Linenhall Arts Centre, Foyer Adm: €1 Duration: Various (max 15 mins)

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STORY-MAKING WORKSHOP Saturday 27th October 10.30am – 11.30am for 9-12yrs 12.30pm -1.30pm for 6-8yrs Dicing with Storytelling

This story-making workshop with local writer Ken Armstrong will use story dice to show how stories can be made up about practically anything. Each workshop will result in a new original story, based on the throw of the dice and the outrageous combined imaginings of the participants. These stories will be published on the Linenhall website where the workshop participants will be credited as co-authors and will receive a copy of their story Location: St Patrick’s Boys School Adm: €7 Capacity: 8

Booking: 094 9023733

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INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION Friday 19th October - Saturday 17th November A History of Play - Eamon O’Kane

Artist Eamon O’Kane will transform the Linenhall Gallery into an interactive playful installation inspired by the educational play objects devised by educator and inventor of Kindergarten, Friedrich Fröbel. The installation comprises a number of elements including drawings, paintings and educational play materials known as Fröbel Gifts – colourful spheres, cylinders and tubes.

These ‘gifts’ are used for unlocking creativity at an early age by teaching children about three-dimensional shapes and colours and their relationship to the environment and nature.

Eamon O’Kane has exhibited widely and is the recipient of many awards and scholarships including the Taylor Art Award, The Tony O’Malley Award and a Fullbright Award. He has had over forty solos exhibitions including shows in Berlin, Frankfurt, Dublin, Zurich, New York and London and is Professor of Visual Art at Bergen Academy of Art & Design, Norway.

Adm: Free Official Opening on Friday 19th October @6.00pm. All welcome.

This exhibition is drawn from The Niland Collection and is presented in collaboration with The Model, home of The Niland Collection, Sligo.

FAMILY WORKSHOP (4yrs+) Friday 26th October, 5.00pm-7.00pm Creative Pumpkin Carving Workshop

with Le Chéile Community and Family Resource Centre Age: Families with children aged 4yrs+ Le Chéile Community & Family Resource Centre (FRC), Castlebar, presents a creative pumpkin carving workshop with arts and crafts for families. Bring your own pumpkin. Refreshments served.

Location: Le Chéile Community & Family Resource Centre, Castlebar, Linenhall Street Adm: €1 (Booking through Le Chéile ONLY. Tel: 094 9025125)

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ROOLABOOLA FILM Sunday 28th October @ 12.00noon Long Way North

In late 19th century Saint Petersburg, Sacha, a young girl from the Russian aristocracy, dreams of the Great North and anguishes over the fate of her grandfather, Olukine, a renowned scientist and Arctic explorer who has yet to return from his latest expedition to conquer the North Pole. Against her parents wishes, Sacha flees her home and launches an adventure-filled quest toward the Great North in search of Oloukine and his ship.

Adm: €5 Age recommendation 7 years+

Sunday 28th October @ 4.30pm Mary and the Witch’s Flower

A dazzling new animated adventure about a young girl named Mary, who discovers a flower that grants magical powers, but only for one night. When she discovers an old broomstick and the strange Fly-by-Night flower, she is whisked above the clouds, and far away to Endor College – a school of magic. An actionpacked film full of jaw-dropping imaginative worlds, ingenious characters, and the stirring, heartfelt story of a young girl trying to find a place in the world.

Adm: €5 Age recommendation 8 years+

ROOLABOOLA THEATRE (4yrs+) Monday 29th October @ 12.30pm & 3.00pm Amadan - Pink & Blue

Amadan’s brand new show Pink & Blue asks the question: ‘are girls & boys really that different?’

Two clowns explore and play with what it means to be a boy or a girl. With silliness and fun, this non-verbal show aims to find out if we can all be who we want to be & accept others as they are too!

Join us as this madcap duo discover difference and diversity through slapstick comedy, mime and dance. Pink & Blue will have you in stitches, fun for all the family!

Pink & Blue premiered at Belfast Children’s Festival in March 2018 and marks the collaboration between Amadan (Jude Quinn and Gemma Mae Halligan), dancer and performer Jennifer Jordan and a musical score by composer Neil Foster.

Adm. €8 / €25 (family of 4) Recommended for families, ages 4yrs+ Duration: 40-45mins

Booking: 094 9023733

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ROOLABOOLA THEATRE (8yrs+) Wednesday 24th October @ 6.30pm for 7.00pm Slingsby presents The Young King by Oscar Wilde,

adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Credit: Image by Andy Ellis

What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Adelaide theatre company, Slingsby. Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards.

“The attention to detail is phenomenal…. The Young King is charming, majestic and utterly delightful and a beautiful jewel in the [Adelaide] Festival crown.” - Gordon Forester, Limelight “A magical tale, beautifully told.” - Barry Lenny, Broadway World For aults and children aged 8 years and up. Duration: 80mins Adm: €8 / €25 (family of 4) Schools Shows: Wed 24th October @ 12.30pm Thursday 25th October @ 10.30am & 12.30pm

ROOLABOOLA THEATRE (4yrs+) Saturday 27th October @ 12.00noon & 3.30pm Branar Téatar Do Pháistí presents How

To Catch A Star

Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.

Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar Téatar do Pháistí are proud to present How to Catch a Star. This adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams. How to Catch a Star is published by HarperCollins Children’s Publishers.

Tráth dá raibh, bhí buachaill ann a bhí i gcónaí ag féachaint suas. Ba é rún a chroí réalt a bheith mar chara aige. Seo scéal a eachtra. Cruthaítear seó le stíl scéalaíochta inaitheanta Branar, a mheabhraíonn dúinn uilig dul sa tóir ar ár mbrionglóidí.

Nonverbal show For audiences aged 4yrs+ Duration: 45mins Adm: €8 / €25 (family of 4) Schools Shows: Friday 26th October @ 10.15am & 12.15pm Generously supported by the late Kitty Bourke, former teacher at St Patrick’s BNS, Castlebar

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GENERAL INFORMATION Booking

Tickets may be purchased online (www.thelinenhall.com), by calling to the Box Office in person or by phoning our Box Office 094 9023733.

Where We Are

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Parking in Castlebar is metered (except Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday). Closest street parking is on Linenhall St, Rush St, Thomas St, New Antrim St, & Tucker St. Closest car St Patrick’s parks are Castle Street Boys School Car Park (access from Charles St & Castle Street), SuperValu Car Park (access from New Antrim St and Thomas St), and Market Square Car Park (access from Main St) & Market Square.

Tips for Attending RoolaBoola:

Make sure the performance or workshop you are attending is suitable for your age - if it’s not, you will not really enjoy it and it’s not fair to the others taking part.

It is a good idea to arrive early & visit the toilet before attending a show or workshop. If you are late for a performance or workshop, you will be allowed in only if there is a suitable interval - otherwise you will disturb everyone else.

No food or drink is allowed into performances or workshops - it’s very distracting for those around you and can be very messy.

If you’re going to a show we suggest you don’t wear shoes with lights - they can be distracting for the performers and those around you.

Be sure to wear loose, comfortable old clothes for your workshops - you’ll probably be getting into a right old mess!

People with disabilities are very welcome at the Linenhall. We suggest that you phone us before your visit, so that we can make it as hassle-free as possible.

Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council and Mayo County Council.

Booking: 094 9023733