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Hi there, Orla here, I’m the Arts Access Officer at the Linenhall and the core of my work involves organising our workshops & children’s events. I’ve been here for 11 happy years, but I do most of my beavering hidden away in the attic office, so I may not be familiar to some of you. It’s my turn this season to introduce our upcoming programme of fantastic events. I’ve had great fun putting together this year’s RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival. It’s the familiar mix of top class theatre shows, workshops, exhibitions, and film. Cahoots NI and Paul Curley are bringing two shows for audiences 4 years and up - it’s always a joy seeing little ones’ reactions. Branar Téatar are returning with Bláth - we loved it so much last time around we want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see it. We’ve our first ever show for schools from The Abbey, and we’re thrilled to be working with twice Oscarnominated Cartoon Saloon to present film screenings, workshops and a fabulous exhibition which shines a light on the creation of their film Song of the Sea. We can’t wait! Children’s events at the Linenhall don’t stop with RoolaBoola. We continue with our Visual Art Programme for Schools (by year end we’ll have had 3300 student visits for 2015) as well as our Theatre for Schools Programme, and we’ve a great Pop-Up Christmas Card Workshop coming up with the wonderful Maeve Clancy. The brochure is bursting with loads of other brilliant events for the not so young – take some time to browse it at your leisure. Music is close to my heart and some of the gigs I won’t be missing this season include Chris Wood (he blew me away last time he was here), the Vanbrugh String Quartet (they bring back great memories of my time as a music student) and GoGo Penguin (I haven’t heard them, but we’re getting lots of great reports). We’re also hosting a sound effects workshop in conjunction with Moonfish’s theatre adaptation of Joseph O’Connor’s Star of the Sea. They make all of the sound track live on stage and it’s a chance to gain some insight into how it’s done. The Linenhall has been part of the fabric of Castlebar for 25 years. As we come to the end of our 25th year we feel really privileged to have shared the work of some amazing artists – from musicians and actors, to dancers and visual artists, and everything in between - with you, our community. Thanks for being with us, taking part, attending events, and helping out. We look forward to continuing the journey with you this Autumn, and for many more years to come.
PS: Don’t miss our 25th Birthday Party on Culture Night , Friday18th September – we hope you’ll get your glad rags on and come join us for the celebrations!
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TRAD/FOLK/CONTEMPORARY Tuesday 1st September @ 8.00pm
The Alan Kelly Gang with Eddi Reader & John Douglas
Returning after last year’s sell out show, the critically acclaimed Irish Traditional band, Alan Kelly Gang reunites with Scotland’s mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader (ex Fairground Attraction) and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas, performing all new material from their latest album The Last Bell. Sheer musical synergy in its most natural form, once a collaboration, now a band, their performances have been praised for leaving audiences spellbound. Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro, AKG (with Steph Geremia - flute/vocal; Alasdair White fiddle; Ian Carr - guitar/vocal) sits firmly at the cutting edge of the Traditional and World music scene, full of passion, driving rhythms and buoyant harmonies. From Traditional to Contemporary, Eddi Reader brings joyous life to all forms of song. Perhaps best known from the Fairground Attraction days of chart-topping single Perfect and its album First of a Million Kisses, Eddi has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. A musical match made in heaven. “An astonishing concert.” - The Living Tradition magazine Adm. €20
THEATRE Thursday 3rd September @ 8.00pm
Declan Gorman - The Dubliners Dilemma
James Joyce is regarded worldwide as one of the greatest and most recognised literary figures of the 20th century. So how did this unknown Irishman emerge from the obscurity of his native city to achieve international renown? It might never have happened, had it not been for an Englishman with a troubled conscience. Declan Gorman’s solo show is more than simply a stage adaptation of a book of stories. Set in 1914, it opens with London publisher Grant Richards, determined to re-read Joyce’s manuscript eight years after first rejecting it fearing it might breach obscenity laws. As the streets of Dublin and the racy, comic tales of Joyce’s childhood and young adult world spring to vivid life around him, Richards relives his frustrating correspondence with the petulant Irish writer. Should he be the one to risk everything now, second time around, and launch this volatile but brilliant genius on a world about to descend into the madness of war? “Truly mesmerising... by no means exclusively for die-hard Joyce fans, a brilliant introduction for newcomers!” - Metro Herald “Very entertaining.” - Mail on Sunday “Compelling… animated and intelligent.” - Irish Theatre Magazine Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 8th September @ 8.00pm Force Majeure (Turist)
Sweden 2014 118mins Swedish with English subtitles, English A critical favourite and word-of-mouth sensation at this year’s Cannes Festival, this wickedly funny and precisely observed psychodrama tells the story of a model Swedish family-handsome businessman Tomas, his willowy wife Ebba and their two blond, pre-teen children-on a skiing holiday in the French Alps. The sun is shining and the slopes are spectacular but, during lunch at a mountainside restaurant, an avalanche turns everything upside down. With panicked diners fleeing in all directions, Ebba calls out for her husband as she tries to protect their children. Tomas, however, makes a decision that will shake the family’s world to its core. Although the anticipated disaster fails to occur, his marriage now hangs in the balance as he struggles to reclaim his role as family patriarch. - (C) Magnolia Pictures “Östlund’s Cannes sensation combines black comedy, social satire and probing psycho-drama ...” - New Zealand International Film Festival “First-rate... provocative and wise.” - Calum Marsh, Village Voice “Superb black comedy.” - Wendy Ide, The Times Adm. €5
DANCE Wednesday 9th September @ 8.00pm
Zogma Dance - Sokalo - Atlantic Rhythms
Transported by an intoxicating music from here with accents from elsewhere, Montreal dance company Zogma takes you on a rhythmic journey through the streets of their city and through the landscapes of the West of Ireland in a special adaptation of Sokalo. Sokalo represents a gathering place, the happiness of reuniting, and the joy of sharing memories with friends. It is the urban rhythms that modulate to life. Zogma will be collaborating with Irish dancers Caitlin Nic Gabhainn, Edwina Guckian and Liam Scanlon and musician Laoise Kelly, whose individual styles reflect the music, dance, people and landscapes of the environments they are influenced by. When the urban rhythms R H Y T HinMSokalo S intermingle with the rural rhythms of traditional dance and music in Ireland, expect a magical result! Join us on this journey inspired by the living traditions of Ireland and Quebec, in this exciting cross-cultural collaboration, produced by The Dock and Zogma Dance, with assistance from an Irish Arts Council Deis Award and the Arts Councils of Canada and Quebec.
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“Zogma... full of attractive youthful energy.” - New York Times Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions) 2015-06-25 09:39
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TRADITIONAL MUSIC Monday 14th September @ 8.00pm MacInnes, Byrne, Finnegan & Vass
A mouth-watering prospect as four Irish and Scottish trad trailblazers come together for this dazzling Music Network concert. Award-winning Hebridean singer Kathleen MacInnes is a natural live performer with a soulful, earthy voice that lingers long after the last note has been sung. Best known for his work with Altan, legendary box player Dermot Byrne has collaborated with everyone from The Chieftains and Sharon Shannon to The Stunning and Stephane Grappelli. Founder member of ground-breaking acts Flook and Kan, flute and whistle player Brian Finnegan has also performed with artists such as Cara Dillon, Kate Rusby and Russian group Aquarium, while Scottish guitar and fiddle maestro Mike Vass, a recipient of the prestigious ‘Composer of the Year’ at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, has toured extensively with leading Scots band Malinky. A real musical treat in store. “MacInness... a voice like peat smoke and good whisky,as robust, sassy and soulful as it is supple and expressive.” - The Guardian “Finnegan... one of the world’s finest whistle players.” – The Living Tradition “Byrne embodies the truth of the tradition.” - TradConnect “Vass... superbly sensitive fiddler/guitarist…” – The Guardian Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)
THEATRE Tuesday 15th September @ 8.00pm Beezneez - Turning Mammy
Director and playwright John McDwyer describes his new play, Turning Mammy, as “a comedy with a few serious bits”. Sisters Martha and Mary live together on the family farm. Mary is involved in a long term search for her baby which was adopted at birth while Martha is involved in a long term wait for neighbour, Ambrose’s Mammy to die so that she can finally marry the love of her life. That’s as simple as it gets, however, as we discover dysfunctional people with deep secrets and passions. Beezneez Artistic Direcor and author John McDwyer directs Eileen Murphy, Valerie Traynor and Peadar Conway in a play with as many laugh out loud set-ups as moments of melancholic sadness. Another entertaining night out from popular Linenhall regulars Beezneez. Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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EMIGRANT LIAISON COMMITTEE Thursday 17th September @ 8.00pm
Mayo Emigrant Liaison Committee Remembering Christina Concert
A night of song, story, comedy and dance featuring Matt Keane (Cahelistrane); Kieran Lundy (Sligo); Kevin Cunniffe (Galway) and Joe Boyle (Letterkenny). From Jim Reeves tributes to All-IrelandChampion crooning, an enjoyable night in memory of Irish emigrant Christina is in store. Born in Dublin, Christina emigrated to Liverpool, and from there moved to London shortly after. A severe addiction to alcohol left her sleeping rough on the streets for 23 years. She was eventually rescued by members of the Simon Community. Christina was one of a group of Irish emigrants who were taken on holiday to Mayo by the Mayo Emigrant Liaison Committee. Christina died with dignity in a Simon hostel in 2012 aged 84 years. Your support for this concert in her memory will help others in similar circumstances. All proceeds will go to the London Simon Community. Tel: 087 2439748 for further information Adm. â‚Ź15 Tickets available from the Linenhall Arts Centre
CULTURE NIGHT Friday 18th September @ 7.00pm-9.30pm The Linenhall 25th Birthday Bash!
The Linenhall Arts Centre celebrates its 25th birthday on Culture Night with a particularly spectacular party. There will be party games and party hat creations; Musical Chairs and Party Pieces; Frozen Statues, Pass the Parcel and Birthday Badges; plus lots of dancing, an exhibition looking back over the past 25 years, and (of course) a Birthday Cake extraordinaire! The best bit? Everyone’s invited! Adm. FREE
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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 22nd September @ 8.00pm Wild Tales (Relatos salvajes)
Argentina 2014 122 mins Language: Spanish with English subtitles For sheer entertainment value, you’ll be hard-pressed to beat this outrageous, aptly named anthology film. Damián Szifrón gives us half a dozen stories for the price of one. Each tale strips away at the veneer of civilized society to reveal something more primal and animalistic underneath: [a] macabre yarn about the waitress in an empty late-night diner; then there’s the bride who discovers her husband has been unfaithful and exacts her revenge; the best (or worst) road rage episode you’ll ever see; [a man] taking on Buenos Aires’ municipal parking enforcers, and oh, that incident on the plane! It’s at least a week’s worth of water-cooler conversation in one big fix. - Vancouver International Film Festival “Delicious, horrible, scary and scabrous… genuinely funny and genuinely scary at the same time.” - The Guardian “A splendidly anarchic portrait of a world on the verge of a nervous breakdown.” - Mark Kermode, The Observer “Well-acted, cleverly written and exquisitely crafted.” - Claudia Puig, USA Today “Terrific.” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian Adm. €5
CLASSICAL GUITAR Thursday 24th September @ 8.00pm Pat Coldrick
Pat Coldrick is an Irish classical guitarist and composer, who has been working for the last six years in Ireland but has also performed in Europe, the USA and Russia. Pat pushes the boundaries of classical guitar with his interpretations and his unique live performances, taking the genre to another level altogether. Pat’s personal connection with his audience is an art form in itself and his dedication, passion, skill and superb ability as a performer are well recognised. An evening of original compositions including Pat’s ever-popular Lament, Antarctica and CityJam, and also including the great guitar works by Albéniz, Barrios and Tarrega and a host of Pat’s arrangements of popular classic melodies. Pat is attracting worldwide attention in classical quarters and beyond. Catch him now in the intimate setting of the Linenhall while you still can! “As refreshing an evening’s music as I had in months, he brings freshness and immediacy to what he plays.” - The Irish Times “Pat Coldrick has the ability, technique, empathy and passion to transport his listeners to a magical world of beautiful music.” Aonghus McAnally Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)
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THEATRE Thursday 1st October @ 8.00pm
Moonfish Theatre & An Taibhdhearc- Star of the Sea
In the winter of 1847 the famine ship Star of the Sea sets sail for the Promised Land. Among the passengers are a maidservant, a ruined lord, and a ruthless murderer. Moving between the wild landscape of Connemara, grimy London streets, and the claustrophobic confines of the famine ship, this sweeping production charts the lives of the three characters, from the childhoods that shaped them to their final, fateful journey. Told through Moonfish’s signature style of bi-lingual theatre, the journey comes to life as six performers use projection, physicality, live sound effects and music to conjure the worlds of the characters on a bare stage. Based on the best-selling novel by Joseph O’Connor, and a sell-out hit at the Galway International Arts Festival 2014, this new piece of Irish theatre is unmissable. (NB. Star of the Sea is accessible to non-Irish speakers.) (See also Telling Stories Through Sound workshop on p24) “A lesson in theatre magic ... captures an extraordinary and devastating story.” - Irish Daily Mail Adm: €18 / €16 (conc) / €14 (Book Club) €25 workshop & show deal (p24)
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 6th October @ 8.00pm Timbuktu
France, Mauritania 2014 97mins Arabic, French with English subtitles Not far from the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, now ruled by the religious fundamentalists, proud cattle herder Kidane lives peacefully in the dunes with his wife Satima, his daughter Toya, and Issan, their twelve-year-old shepherd. In town, the people suffer, powerless, from the regime of terror imposed by the Jihadists determined to control their faith. Music, laughter, cigarettes, even soccer have been banned. The women have become shadows but resist with dignity. Every day, the new improvised courts issue tragic and absurd sentences. Kidane and his family are being spared the chaos that prevails in Timbuktu. But their destiny changes abruptly in this stunningly rendered film from a master of world cinema. (C) CohenMedia “Sissako’s passionate and visually beautiful film is a cry from the heart - with all the more moral authority for being expressed with such grace and such care.” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian “A privilege to watch.” - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post “This stunningly shot and deeply empathetic drama. Performances are mesmeric.” - Jay Weissberg, Variety Adm. €5
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LOCAL ARTS: DRAMA Wednesday 7th October @ 8.00pm Nephin Theatre Group - Flight FR254
Flight FR254 welcomes you to the Arrivals hall of an Irish airport late in the evening, two days before Christmas. The patrons are awaiting various passengers from the titular flight, and their stories and situations guarantee an entertaining night with laughs aplenty. Written and directed by Martin Donohoe, and packed with many lovable characters, Flight FR254 boasts a strong cast of eleven actors with a wealth of experience on the amateur scene. Nephin Theatre Group is an exciting initiative established in 2014 and comprises members from different drama groups in North Mayo who come together to produce original plays. Based in Ballina Arts Centre, Nephin Theatre Group’s first play was Over the Ocean, also written and directed by Martin Donohoe, his second play following on from Waiting for God Only Knows What, which was produced in 2013. A fun night on the cards, fasten your seatbelts... Adm. €14 / €12 (concessions)
ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL Thursday 8th October @ 8.00pm
Why Not? Adventure Film Festival
Photo: Mikey Schafer
Why Not? Adventure Film Festival returns to the Linenhall for the third consecutive year. The Irish adventure sport documentary film festival will once again screen a selection of sensational films from Ireland and across the globe. Those in attendance on the night also get to have their say and vote for their favourite film in the Public Choice Award and the Mc Conkey Award for most inspiring film. Speaking about the event, festival organiser Graham Clarke is keen to point out that “audience engagement is probably the most important aspect of this festival for us. Picking films that really engage and inspire the audience is what this event is about and we hope through the festival that more people are inspired to undertake their own adventures. No matter how small.” Adm. €13 / €10 (concessions)
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THEATRE Thursday 15th October @ 8.00pm Bassam
Bassam is a one-man show based on the true story of Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian activist whose daughter was killed “An Israelipeace play makes links with Palestinians” by a border soldier in 2007. From the age fifteen, Bassam spent TheofGuardian seven years in an Israeli prison for attacking Israeli soldiers during the first Palestinian uprising in 1987. In 2005 he co-founded the Israeli-Palestine peace movement, Combatants for Peace (CFP). Written and directed by Idan Meir, a former Israeli soldier, and performed by Fadl Mustapha, Bassam is about one man’s journey from violence to non-violence and explores the broader moral themes of forgiveness and hope, demonstrating parallels with issues of conflict resolution in Ireland. At the core of the story, the Written Directed bypeople Idan Meirto say no to vioplay asks of its audience: whatand motivates by Fadl Mustapha lence and choose the roadPerformed to peace? Suitable for ages 14yrs +
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Translation Daniel Wade “Unique, truthful... exceptional.” - HaBama (The Stage, Israel) Music Oded Gadir
Performance (duration approx. 50 mins) followed by a postshow discussion facilitated by Idan Meir. Adm: €16 / €14 (concessions)
Part-financed by the EU’s European Regional Development Fund through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Donegal County Council.
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 20th October @ 8.00pm Clouds Of Sils Maria
France 2014 124 mins French (with English subtitles), English Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) is an actress at the peak of her international career who is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous twenty years earlier. Back then she played the role of Sigrid, an alluring young woman who disarms and eventually drives her boss Helena to suicide. Now she is being asked to step into the other role, that of the older Helena. She departs with her assistant (Kristen Stewart) to rehearse in Sils Maria, a remote region of the Alps. A young Hollywood starlet with a penchant for scandal (Chloë Grace Moretz) is to take on the role of Sigrid, and Maria finds herself on the other side of the mirror, face to face with an ambiguously charming woman who is, in essence, an unsettling reflection of herself. - Sundance Selects “Gorgeous and striking and sometimes brutally insightful... superb work from Binoche and Stewart... a stellar performance by Moretz...” - Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times “Stewart and Binoche work their career-best magic.” - Mark Kermode, The Observer Adm: €5
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CLASSICAL MUSIC Wednesday 21st October @ 8.00pm Vanbrugh Quartet
Gregory Ellis - violin; Keith Pascoe - violin; Simon Aspell - viola; Christopher Marwood - cello The Vanbrugh Quartet is one of Europe’s most successful quartets, internationally recognised for its beauty of sound, clarity of texture and integrity of interpretation within an unusually wide and varied range of repertoire. In 1986 it became RTÉ’s resident string quartet and won the London International String Quartet Competition in 1988. Familiar visitors to all the main UK festivals, the Vanbrugh Quartet also broadcasts frequently for BBC Radio 3 and performs regularly at London’s Wigmore Hall and South Bank. The Quartet enjoys a thriving international career, performing at top venues throughout Europe and the USA, as well as boasting an impressive catalogue of exemplary recordings. Programme: Mozart K.387 in G major; Shostakovich String Quartet No.8 in C minor; Tchaikovsky String Quartet No.3 in Eb minor “Brilliant and eloquent.” - International Record Review “First-class playing.” - BBC Music Magazine “Awe-inspiring.” - The Strad Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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 all ticket sales and workshops for our forthcoming programme at the Linenhall, or even Art purchases made through the Linenhall Gallery. Available at prices to suit any pocket, these Vouchers are an ideal way of giving a gift of the Arts for any occasion!
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CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL
ROOLABOOLA!
Friday 23rd - Friday 30th October
ROOLABOOLA CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL
A fantastic festival for families featuring the very best theatre shows, film, workshops, free drop-in events, readings, exhibitions and more, for children aged 2 to 12 years. It’s going to be fun, fun, fun. The following pages offer a taste of the shows and films in this years festival. A full listing of all the workshops is available on our website www.thelinenhall.com, where you’ll also find a downloadable version of the RoolaBoola festival brochure. The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council & Mayo County Council in making this festival possible.
RoolaBoola! SCHOOLS THEATRE
ROOLABOOLA!
Friday 23rd October
Abbey Theatre - Me, Michael
It’s 1936 in Donegal. Young Michael Evans is friendly and enthusiastic, so it’s hard to understand why the locals say he doesn’t fit in. Until we learn that today is the first time he’s ever met his father. Raised by a passionate mother and several idiosyncratic aunts, Michael’s unconventional living situation gives him a unique curiosity for life. Me, Michael explores the magic and the intelligence of an imaginative child growing up without a father in 1930s Donegal. By sharing his family story, Michael finds a new strength in dealing with prejudice. An energetic and charming monologue full of music and dance, Me, Michael re-frames Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa with all the exuberance and insight of the original.
Part of the Abbey Theatre’s Community and Education programme, so schools booking only.
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FAMILY SHOW
ROOLABOOLA!
Saturday 24th October @ 11.00am & 2.00pm Paul Curley - Bake!
Sift the flour, beat the eggs, add the butter, sprinkle sugar... now, Bake! This is a story about the Baker and his daughter, and the Queen and her son. It’s Prince Fredrik’s 9th birthday, but who will bake the royal birthday cake? As things heat up in the busy kitchen of the Queen’s palace, young apprentice baker Madeleine attempts to prove herself to her father. A delightful new theatre experience for young audiences performed by Paul Curley, designed by Ger Clancy and directed by Philip Hardy, Bake! invites you into the action of the busy basement of the royal palace. Get stuck in, but be warned, things could get messy! “Takes the familiar ritual of a birthday party and turns it into something extra special.” - Irish Times Suitable for families with children 4-6yrs. Duration: 40mins Adm. €8, €25 (family of four) See www.thelinenhall.com for Bake! Set Design Workshops. NB. Schools shows also available for Pre-Schools, Junior & Senior Infants on Friday 23rd October, 10.15am & 12.15pm. Schools booking opens 1st Sept, for further information tel: 094 9023733
FAMILY FILM
ROOLABOOLA!
Saturday 24th October @ 4.30pm Song of the Sea
Song of the Sea tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land. A captivating animated film from Tomm Moore and Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells), which has been nominated for an Academy Award ©. “Stunning” - Los Angeles Times “Real cinematic magic” - New York Post Cert: PG, Families with children 7yrs+ Duration: 93mins Adm. €5 See also Song of the Sea exhibition (p23), and www.thelinenhall.com for Cartoon Saloon Shape Shifters Workshop.
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FAMILY SHOW
ROOLABOOLA!
Sunday 25th October @ 12.30pm & 3.00pm Ssh! We have a Plan
Shh! We have a Plan is the exciting new theatre production by the multi-award-winning theatre company Cahoots NI. Based on Chris Haughton’s book, this delightful and poignant tale follows the journey of some madcap characters who all want to capture a beautiful bird perched high in a tree! Sounds simple, but the quest becomes an obsession and the obsession becomes the absurd! Where will it all end? Follow the characters’ exploits, meet an elusive and magical little birdie and discover that perhaps freedom and kindness are more important than getting what you want at any cost! Created and Directed by Paul Bosco Mc Eneaney. Music by Garth McConaghie. Prepare to be enchanted and amazed by this unique and engaging production featuring Magic, Music, Puppetry and lots lots more! Suitable for families with children 4yrs+ Duration: 40mins Adm. €8, €25 (family of four)
FAMILY SHOW
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Monday 26th October @ 1.30pm & 3.30pm Branar Téatar do Pháistí - Bláth / The Flower Bláth - The Flower is set in a world that has decided colour and plants are no longer needed. A boy finds a magical book and sees flowers for the first time. He then discovers a packet of flower seeds in a junk shop and must learn how to bring the flower to life. Bláth is based on the children’s book The Flower by John Light and Lisa Evans. Designed by the artist Maeve Clancy with original music by Colm Mac Con Iomaire (The Frames), Bláth is a non verbal show that will enchant audiences as they enter a world made entirely of paper. Combining, puppetry, object theatre and original score, Bláth is an unforgettable theatrical experience. “Branar... magic of a high order.” - Irish Theatre Magazine Suitable for families with children 6yrs+ Duration: 40mins Adm. €8, €25 (family of four) See www.thelinenhall.com for Build a City with Bláth workshops.
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FAMILY FILM
ROOLABOOLA!
Wednesday 28th October @ 2.00pm The Secret World of Arrietty
Tiny Arrietty lives under the floorboards of a sprawling mansion with her father and mother. Everything they have, they borrow or make from the things they have borrowed from the old lady who lives in the mansion. Their peaceful life is dramatically changed when Arrietty is seen by Sho, a lonely human boy and a friendship begins to blossom... A visually stunning animated film created by world-renowned Studio Ghibli and based on the much-loved children’s book The Borrowers by Mary Norton. “Beautiful and enchanting.” - Leigh Paatsch, Herald Sun Cert: PG For: Families with children 7yrs+ Duration: 93mins Adm. €5
FILM FOR LITTLE ONES
ROOLABOOLA!
Thursday 29th October, 10.30am, 11am & 11.30am Puffin Rock
Puffin Rock is a playful animated series following the adventures of Oona and Baba, young puffin siblings exploring the world around them. Join us for this relaxed first-cinema-experience for little ones, presenting 9 episodes of the hugely popular TV series - a chance to enjoy the stunning visuals in full cinematic glory. Programme: 10:30am: To See the Moon; Shiny Shell; Friendly Flynne 11:00am: Bird Detective; Bernie’s Shell; Night Lights 11.30am: Cartoon Saloon choice; Beach Rescue; Flooded Burrow This special screening is supported by RTE Jr
Suitable for families with children 2-5yrs Duration: 21mins x3 Adm. €2 (covers all) See www.thelinenhall.com for further details
FAMILY FILM
ROOLABOOLA!
Friday 30th October @ 2.00pm Pinocchio
The legendary masterpiece that inspired millions to believe in their dreams in a state-of-the-art digital restoration of richly detailed animation, unforgettable award-winning music and heartwarming adventure-filled story. Join Geppetto’s beloved puppet - with Jiminy Cricket as his guide - on a thrilling quest to become a real boy. The one and only Pinocchio will live on forever in the heart of anyone who has wished upon a star. “In a class by itself.” - TIME magazine Cert: G For: Families with children 6yrs+ Duration: 88mins Adm. €5
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ME M A GR O R P -OUT L L U P
10.30am
2pm
Thu 29 Oct
Fri 30 Oct
The Secret World of Arrietty
Branar - Bláth / The Flower
Cahoots NI - Shh! We have a Plan
Song of the Sea
Paul Curley - Bake!
Paul Curley - Bake!
Abbey Theatre - Me, Michael
RoolaBoola
Vanbrugh Quartet
Clouds of Sils Maria
Bassam
Why Not? Adventure Film Festival
Nephin Theatre Group - Flight FR254
Timbuktu
Moonfish/An Taibhdhearc - Star of the Sea
Pat Coldrick
Wild Tales
Linenhall 25th Birthday Bash
Remembering Christina
Beezneez - Turning Mammy
MacInnes, Byrne, Finnegan & Vass
Zogma - Sokalo - Atlantic Rhythms
Force Majeure
Declan Gorman - The Dubliners Dilemma
Family Film (G, 6yrs+)
Pinocchio
Film for Little Ones (2-5yrs) Puffin Rock
Family Film (PG, 7yrs+)
2pm
Wed 28 Oct
Family Theatre (4yrs+)
12.30pm/3pm
Family Film (PG, 7yrs+)
4.30pm
Sat 24 Oct
1.30pm/3.30pm Family Theatre (6yrs+)
Family Theatre (4-6yrs)
11am/2pm
Sat 24 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Theatre for Schools
Fri 23 Oct
Mon 26 Oct
Theatre for Schools
Fri 23 Oct
Classical Music
World Cinema
Children’s Arts Festival
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Theatre
Film Festival
Drama
Classical Guitar
World Cinema
Culture Night
Concert
Theatre
Traditional Music
Traditional Dance
World Cinema
Fri 23 - Fri 30 Oct
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Thu 1 Oct
Wed 21 Oct
8pm
Thu 24 Sep
Tue 20 Oct
8pm
Tue 22 Sep
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Fri 18 Sep
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Exploring the Techniques of the Great Masters
Writing a Book - The Nuts and Bolts
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Theatre for Schools
The New Girlfriend
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Castlebar Concert Band
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The Forgotten Kingdom
Lyngo - Snow Play
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Au Revoir l’Été
A Romantic Voice
John Hoban & Teresa Burke
Manuscripts Don’t Burn
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JAZZ Thursday 29th October @ 8.00pm GoGo Penguin
Packing the dance floors with an infectious combination of frenetic break-beats, irresistible piano melodies and subtle electronica, GoGo Penguin first came to prominence after their album v2.0 was named a Mercury Prize 2014 Album of the Year. Rising stars on the UK Jazz scene, this Mancunian piano trio is equally at home playing to clubbers and dyed-in-the-wool jazz fans, drawing on a range of influences from Aphex Twin and dubstep to The Bad Plus, Brian Eno, John Cage, Massive Attack and Debussy. Their highly personalised, genre-free sound comes from the interplay between the three musicians: Chris Illingworth’s flowing bebop-inspired piano riding over Nick Blacka’s pulsing bass lines and Rob Turner’s skittering drum grooves. With a three album deal with Blue Note Records under their belt, and a recent nomination for best UK act in the Jazz FM Awards, this is a band you wouldn’t want to miss. “Three sure-footed improvisers with deep jazz roots” - The Guardian “A stirring re-evaluation of what a piano trio should sound like in the 21st century.” - Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2014 Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
THEATRE Monday 2nd November @ 8.00pm Sonya Kelly - How to Keep an Alien
Rough Magic presents How to Keep an Alien: a story about falling in love and proving it to the government. Sonya Kelly (The Wheelchair on my Face) is back with a tearfully funny, tender memoir about securing an Irish visa for her Australian partner. They met. They fell in love. Now all they have to do is prove it to the government. Join her madcap odyssey from the stony townlands of Offaly to the leafy depths of the Queensland bush. It’s a tricky business coming from opposite ends of the earth. It takes an Olympian will and the heart of whale, but above all else, paperwork. It takes a hell of a lot of paperwork... Written and performed by Sonya Kelly, and directed by Gina Moxley. “Exquisite.” - Irish Times “Unflaggingly hilarious…How to Keep an Alien is the funniest, most touching of love stories, its open-heartedness a rarity in this cynical age.” - Sunday Independent “Inventive and delightfully magnetic.” - The Herald Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 3rd November @ 8.00pm Manuscripts Don’t Burn
Iran 2013 125mins Language: Persian with English subtitles This highly charged political thriller draws on real events to tell an unfortunately common tale of repression in contemporary Iran. Kasra, an Iranian author who’s been secretly writing his memoirs, is under strict monitoring by the country’s security service. His stories are related to his time in jail as a political prisoner and to other events connected to his life as an intellectual in Iran. After preparing his writings to be published as a book, Kasra gets ready to leave the country - but the security service apparatus uncovers his plan before he leaves. Next on their agenda: destroy his manuscripts. - (C) Kino Lorber In making this film, director Mohammad Rasoulof defied a twenty-year work ban by the Iranian government, and is facing a year-long prison sentence, a fact that only underscores the importance of films like this one. “A remarkable piece of work.” - Paul Whitington, Irish Independent “Brave and defiant.” - Mark Kermode, The Observer “A crackling, tense thriller, graced with beautifully measured performances.” - Leslie Felperin, The Guardian Adm: €5
LOCAL ARTS: CONTEMPORARY FOLK Thursday 12th November @ 8.00pm John Hoban & Teresa Burke The Girl Who Dives for Pearls
The Girl Who Dives for Pearls is the second collection of original songs by Mayo-based song writer Tom Hughes. These new songs are once again beautifully sung, accompanied, interpreted and brought to life by John Hoban and Teresa Burke with Mary Gallagher and Dee Ryan. “Welcome back to the ocean in the puddle. Hear the sounds return to the source like salmon spawning, like eels going home, the fathomless motion of the deepest urge. Follow the song of the Girl Who Dives for Pearls as she enters the underwater Underworld beneath Puddletown. Coursing through the fissures and fractures of the Earth’s drowning heart, she swims towards the darkness, not seduced by the light’s easy promise, holding her breath….Come and hear the “sea word” sung like a bell to sound the formless depths in the wells beneath the world… she surfaces by the Shrine in Murioka, in Doubtful Sound, on the banks of Good Friday in Borneo, in the secret places of a Starless world where Nobody’s Coming… come hear, come hear....Let your wings touch the deep…… in the Puddles of Puddletown...” New CD available on the night…. Adm. €10
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CLASSICAL MUSIC Monday 16th November @ 8.00pm A Romantic Voice
Soprano Sylvia O’Brien, cellist Christopher Marwood and pianist Michael McHale come together in an unusual combination to perform A Romanic Voice. The programme includes works for soprano, cello and piano by Messiaen, Berlioz, de Falla and André Previn, plus Fauré’s Cello Sonata in D minor Op.109 and solo piano works by Phillip Hammond and Schubert. Equally at home in the classical and contemporary repertoire, Sylvia O’Brien has impressed audiences in opera, oratorio and chamber music as a regular guest with the RTE NSO and Concert Orchestra as well as further afield internationally. Part of the Vanbrugh Quartet since 1985, Christopher Marwood has collaborated with many of the world’s great artists and has enjoyed invitations to leading festivals and concert venues all over the world, as well as performing on more than 30 highly regarded recordings. Belfast-born Michael McHale has established himself as one of the leading Irish pianists of his generation, with a busy international career as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician, performing throughout Europe, Asia, and America. All together, a musical match made in heaven. Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 17th November @ 8.00pm Au Revoir l’Été (Hotori no Sakuko)
Japan 2013 125mins Language: Japanese with English subtitles A Japanese film with a French title, and just as lightfootedly psychological and en-passant intelligent as French films can be. Secondary-school student Sakuko accompanies her aunt Mikie on a holiday to a resort town on the coast far from Tokyo. Besides cycling trips and strolls on the beach, Mikie hopes to use the two-week holiday to complete her research project. In the meantime, Sakuko meets Takashi, a refugee from Fukushima who works in the hotel belonging to Ukichi, a friend of Mikie’s sister. With carefully observed scenes, [director] Koji Fukada not only succeeds in perfectly capturing the mood of a languid holiday, he also manages to subtly sketch the psychology of the different characters. - Rotterdam International Film Festival 2014 “There is a wonderful charm and a sensuous languor in this Japanese movie from Kôji Fukada. Guided by the spirit of Eric Rohmer... What a lovely film.” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian “The spirit of Eric Rohmer blows like a head-clearing breeze through every frame... a film that’s an irresistible mix of the fresh and familiar” – Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph Adm: €5
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TRADITIONAL MUSIC Thursday 19th November @ 8.00pm Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill
Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes and American guitarist Dennis Cahill possess a rare musical kinship, ranking them among the most memorable partnerships of our era. Together they have garnered international renown for taking traditional music to the very edge of the genre, holding listeners spellbound with their slow-building, fiery performances. Martin Hayes is someone who needs little introduction. His unique sound, his mastery of the fiddle, his acknowledgement of the past and his ability to place the tradition within a wider contemporary context, combine to create a unique and insightful interpretation of Irish music. Dennis Cahill is a master guitarist, whose innovative accompaniment is acknowledged as being a major breakthrough for guitar in the Irish tradition. Together they create a musical alchemy that is truly magical. “If you were limited to a single concert in the entire year, then you’d be either crazy or foolish if you didn’t pass that precious time in the company of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill.” - The Irish Times “Sparsely accompanied fiddle music has rarely sounded so complete and so essential.” - Q Magazine Adm. €20 / €18 (concessions)
FOLK MUSIC Thursday 26th November @ 8.00pm Chris Wood
Chris Wood is one of England’s most vivid and arresting song writers. Dubbed “the renaissance man of English folk” by The Irish Times, he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. Self-taught on guitar and violin, his independent streak shines through in his composition and studio work. Always direct and unafraid to speak his mind, his song writing has been praised for its eloquent clarity. Setting up R.U.F. Records in 1992, he has been responsible for a string of illustrious collaborations and acclaimed solo albums, from The Lark Descending in 2005 to the 2013 release None The Wiser. Along the way he has earned a number of awards including Folk Singer of the Year & Best Original Song at BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2011, Songwriter of the Year at the Spiral Earth Awards 2014, and Best Original Song at the BBC 2 Folk Awards in 2006 (with Hugh Lupton). In 2012 he was invited as special guest on Joan Armatrading’s 50 date tour of the UK. Chris Wood is the real deal. Live, he is spellbinding. “Quite simply our best writer of contemporary English folk songs.” - Time Out “Wood is one of our finest songwriters, a brilliant exponent of the topical troubadour form.” - Andy Gill, The Independent Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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SCHOOLS SHOW Tuesday 1st December
Lyngo - Snow Play
What would you do if one year Winter decided to stay and moved into your house? Well that’s what happens in Lyngo’s snowy spectacular 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! Lyngo Theatre presents Snow Play in collaboration with the Lyric Hammersmith. A show by Marcello Chiarenza, adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch with Carlo Rossi, original music by Carlo ‘Cialdo’ Capelli, design assistant Elena Marini. “Irrepressible joyful mirth from the young audience.” – The Stage “Fantastic show for very young ones... utterly enchanting... Children will be captivated.’ - The Evening Standard “Wonderful.” - Pick of the day, Metro NB. Schools booking only. Shows at 10am & 12noon. Suitable for Pre-Schools, Junior & Senior Infants Duration: 50 mins Schools booking opens 1st September.
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 1st December @ 8.00pm The Forgotten Kingdom
Lesotho 2013 97mins Language: Sesotho with English subtitles The mountainous scenery of Lesotho provides the canvas for director Andrew Mudge’s profoundly visual story, which tells the tale of Atang: a young man obliged to make a pilgrimage from the bustle of Johannesburg to his native Lesotho upon learning that his father has passed away. There, Atang is reunited with childhood friend Dineo, with whom he discovers a romantic spark. But her disapproving father whisks Dineo away and sends Atang back to Jo’burg. Resolving to win her back, Atang enlists the help of a young orphan boy to guide him through the arresting rural terrain. The first film ever to be produced in Lesotho, The Forgotten Kingdom is a beguiling quest steeped in the history and culture of the Basotho people. - Cambridge Film Festival 2013 “Andrew Mudge’s expansive film combines death, romance, poverty, mysticism, philosophy and friendship while holding steadfast to its realism; it sticks with you.” - Jay Boller, Minneapolis Star Tribune “A moving, magical tale of identity.” - The Hollywood Reporter “Informative, visually impressive, and generous in its worldview.” Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader Adm: €5
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POETRY READING
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Thursday 3rd December @ 8.00pm Paul Durcan - The Days of Surprise
One of Ireland’s foremost and most prolific poets, Paul Durcan returns to Castlebar for one of his legendary readings. Surreal, idiosyncratic, iconoclastic and full of quirky roguishness, Durcan has carved out a distinctive status that straddles critical acclaim and popularity, a rare achievement in the world of poetry. For this event which takes place on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Paul has worked with Irish Sign Language interpreter Mairéad Hegarty to develop Irish Sign Language interpretations of selected poems from his most recent collection The Days of Surprise. “Durcan is a charismatic performer whose voice haunts the printed pages of his books.” - Fran Brearton, The Guardian “Ireland’s most playful poet.” - The Irish Times “Durcan is the poet of many moods, carefully calibrated or appearing to run wild - off the leash - into manic comedy that will have you snorting up your sleeve.” - Paddy Kehoe, RTE Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions) / €10 (ISL users) UPSTART is an initiative of Mayo County Council Arts Office and this event acknowledges the support received under this scheme this year.
LOCAL ARTS: CONCERT BAND Wednesday 9th December @ 8.00pm Castlebar Concert Band
Castlebar Concert Band, often fondly known as the Town Band, has been in existence now for many a year and is still going strong. This is the band that can be seen in many public engagements about the town and its environs year on year - parades, football matches, festivals, Peace Park events, and Church concerts to mention a few. In 2012 the band also participated in New York’s St. Patricks Day Parade, leading the Mayo Society of New York down Fifth Avenue. In June the band was involved in bringing St. Eugene’s Band (Omagh), the CWU Band (Dublin), Foxford Brass and Reed Band, and Ballina Band of Brass for a great weekend of Brass Band music in what is hoped will become an annual event. The Band at present is under Musical Director Jackie Graham from Ballina and covers a wide range of styles including classical, pop, jazz, and marching tunes. Come and enjoy! Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
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THEATRE Thursday 10th December @ 8.00pm
Seamus O’Rourke - Victor’s Dung (The Whole Story) Victor’s Dung is the comic tale of Victor Maguire, a crude, vulgar, un-PC Cavan farmer who gets a surprise one Friday morning with the news that he hasn’t long to live. His existence and the existence of a God are brought into question as Victor cartwheels into memory, fantasy, poetry, despair and eventually love… love for his deceased wife Josie, his dog, his rooster, his good friend Fr. Johnny, his eccentric neighbours, but most of all his rural life. Actor and author of the play Seamus O’Rourke once again takes on the role of Victor on his own little farm with its own little dung heap and a variety of animals and characters portrayed by two very special actors, Tommy Sharkey and Charles McGuinness. Originally a one-man play with over 130 performances, rave reviews and standing ovations, Victor’s Dung has now been developed and redesigned into a full theatrical production. Hold on to your hats… and your sweets (because there may be Cavan people in the audience)… this could get messy. “O’Rourke is a natural storyteller.” – The Edinburgh Fringe Adm. €16 / €14 (concessions)
WORLD CINEMA Tuesday 15th December @ 8.00pm
The New Girlfriend (Une nouvelle amie)
France 2014 107mins Language: French with English subtitles Claire (Anaïs Demoustier), devastated by the death of her best friend, makes a promise to watch over her husband (Romain Duris) and newborn child. Battling through a fog of depression and a lack of responsiveness from her own husband, she reluctantly drags herself to the plush suburban home of her friend’s widower only to make a startling discovery about the form his grief has taken. At first shocked and resistant, then progressively seduced, she ultimately finds expression for her own crippling anguish and repressed desires. Demoustier and Duris give superb performances, perfectly attuned to the film’s pointed observations about gender, class and consumerism while conspiring with Ozon to paint a thick layer of normalcy over the disruptive, deliciously subversive story... gloriously conceived, sublimely realised. - Clare Stewart, BFI London Film Festival 2014 “Smart, insightful comedy... Duris, a performance of such loveliness it might just make your heart burst.” - Cath Clarke, Time Out “Delectably entertaining.” - Jusin Chang, Variety Adm: €5
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SCHOOLS SHOW Thursday 17th December
Monkeyshine Theatre - Little Light
It is Winter and snow covers the land. Warm in their cozy house, a family waits for the days to grow longer and Spring to arrive. But one day the Sun doesn’t rise. When it doesn’t rise the next day or the next and Darkness settles in to stay, they realize someone has stolen the Sun! Follow the exciting story of a little girl’s adventure to bring back the Sun and save her family. Monkeyshine’s spell-binding productions have sold out across the country this year - a seasonal treat in store! Inspired by the children’s story Lucia and The Light, written by Phyllis Root. Production co-commissioned by The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. Reviews of previous Monkeyshine productions: “Magical.” - Connacht Tribune “Delightful.” - Familyfun.ie “A treat for all ages.” - Caomhan Keane, Entertainment.ie NB. Schools booking only. Shows at 10.15am & 12.15pm. Suitable for 1st - 3rd Classes Duration: 50mins Schools booking opens 1st September.
VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 28th August - Saturday 10th October
Conor O’Grady - Green Carnations
“If you are not like everybody else, then you are Abnormal, if you are Abnormal, then you are Sick… These three categories: not being like everybody else, not being normal and being sick are in fact very different but have been reduced to the same thing.” - Michel Foucault Green Carnations is the inaugural solo exhibition of Visual Artist Conor O’ Grady. The exhibition is the culmination of an ongoing practice which references several aspects of societal, cultural and artistic modes of consumption. The exhibition uses traditional art approaches to re-present the contemporaneous experiences of Irish gay people, focusing particularly on those most at risk of experiencing societal, political and emotional oppression. Green Carnations reflects consistent signifiers of our shared histories; images of isolation, alienation and otherness that are evoked in traditional Irish culture, and substitutes them for experiences that characterise the palpable sense of trauma and societal estrangement expressed throughout entire generations of Irish gay people. Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 28th August at 7.30pm. All welcome.
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VISUAL ART: GALLERY Thursday 22nd October - Saturday 21st November Song of the Sea: The Exhibition
in association with the Butler Gallery & Cartoon Saloon Song of the Sea is a visually stunning and moving story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. (See p.12). This interactive, multi-media exhibition of original drawings, prints, storyboards and animation provides an imaginative and accessible insight into the moviemaking process and reveals what was involved in creating this Oscar© nominated film. Song of the Sea: The Exhibition is curated by the Butler Gallery, Kilkenny in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon and designed by Designgoat. Adm. Free Official opening on Thursday 22nd October at 7.30pm. All welcome.
VISUAL ART: GALLERY Friday 4th December - Saturday 9th January 2015
Mayo Artists Show 2015
It’s here again! The Linenhall’s ever-popular biennial celebration of the visual arts in Mayo makes a welcome return. Open to artists from or living in Mayo over the age of 18, the show presents a cornucopia of work in all manner of media and offers a fascinating snapshot of the breadth of arts practice in the county. And with something for all tastes (and prices), this might just be the ideal opportunity to find that elusive and unique Christmas gift… Adm. Free Official opening on Friday 4th December at 7.30pm. All welcome. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submission is open to everyone over 18 from or currently living in Mayo. Works (in any medium) to be no larger than 100cm in any dimension (inc. frame). Submission dates: Work to be dropped off at the Linenhall from Thu 26th-Sat 28th November, 11.00am-5.00pm. The work will then be selected by an external selector. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces, with a handling charge of €5 per piece. Works must be framed or in a condition suitable for exhibition, and labelled with the artist’s name, address, tel. no, title, medium and price. (NB Price to INCLUDE 30% gallery commission.) Good luck!
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VISUAL ART: FOYER Tuesday 25th August - Tuesday 8th September Rehab Care Mayo Exhibition
An exhibition by Rehab Care in Mayo showcasing work made in the last year. The show comprises works by 30 artists from a previous run of classes and the current art group of 10 artists. The artists have used poster paint, pencil and markers and canvas of various sizes. “We hope all the visitors to the exhibition have as much fun viewing the paintings as the art group has had making them.” - Emma Gallagher, art tutor Adm. Free
VISUAL ART: FOYER Friday 18th September - Wednesday 7th October
Linenhall Arts Centre @ 25
An exhibition celebrating 25 years at the Linenhall Arts Centre, featuring printed materials and photographs documenting our adventures in the arts over the last quarter century. Come along and share the memories! Adm. Free Official opening as part of our Birthday Celebrations on Culture Night, Friday 18th September (see p5). All welcome.
SOUND EFFECTS WORKSHOP Telling Stories Through Sound - for Adults
with Moonfish Theatre Company Wednesday 30th September 8.00pm-10.00pm Foley art is the art of creating sound effects using real-life objects (coconuts for horse hooves and so on!). Over the past number of years Moonfish Theatre Company has incorporated live foley into their stage productions, most recently in their production, Star of the Sea, where they use it to create vast seascapes, dark atmospheres, and dramatic close-ups on stage. In this workshop participants will explore the magic of foley and get an insight into some of the secrets of professional theatre making. Join Moonfish to discover how simple objects and sound equipment can open the doors to imaginary worlds. Telling Stories Through Sound takes place on Wednesday 30th September from 8.00pm-10.00pm. Cost for the workshop is €25 per person and includes attendance at Moonfish’s theatre adaptation of Joseph O’Connor’s book Star of the Sea on Thursday 1st October at 8.00pm. (See p7 for performance details.) Places are limited, and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE: WRITING WORKSHOP Writing A Book - The Nuts & Bolts
with author Morag Prunty (pen name Kate Kerrigan) Four Mondays 11.30am-1.30pm commencing 2nd November Turn writing a book into a reality in this workshop series full of practical advice about the business of writing, motivation and making it happen. Week one will focus on planning, sketching out a structure for a book and breaking through the “Too big - I can’t” barrier. Week two will be all about developing good work practice and turning those dreaded deadlines into your best friend. Editing will be the focus in week three - grow a thick skin in one workshop! The series will close with a look at self publishing and self promotion. This workshop series is suitable for beginners who simply have an interest in writing and also for more experienced writers who may have a novel - or half a novel they want to move on with. Kate Kerrigan’s novels include Recipes for a Perfect Marriage which was shortlisted for Romantic Novel of the Year, and New York Times bestseller, the Ellis Island trilogy. Kate began her career as an editor and journalist, editing many successful young women’s magazines under her birth name Morag Prunty. She writes a weekly column in the Irish Mail about her life in Killala, County Mayo, and contributes regularly to the RTE radio program Sunday Miscellany. Her latest novel, The Dress, will be published in hardback in September 2015. Writing A Book - The Nuts & Bolts takes place from 11.30am1.30pm over four Monday mornings beginning 2nd November (continuing 9th, 16th and 23rd November). Cost per head is €45. Places are limited, and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE: VISUAL ART WORKSHOP Exploring the Techniques of the Great Masters - for Adults Workshop series with Mary Noonan Six Fridays from 6th November, 10.30am-1.00pm each day This series of combined lectures & practical workshops will explore the work of six renowned visual artists. The focus will be on painting and each week participants will investigate the work and techniques of one artist, as well as creating their own work in response. The workshops are open to both beginners and more advanced painters. Artists featured are Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O’Keefe, Pierre Bonnard, Sean Scully, Pieter Bruegel and Caravaggio, and the aspects covered will include landscape, abstraction, tone, colour, form, observational drawing and painting, allegory, still life, among others. Each participant will work on a new painting each week. The aim is not to have a finished piece at the end of each session, but rather to have gained a much better understanding of the processes these artists employed, and to have explored their work in a practical sense. These workshops will be investigative and exploratory and will be run in an informal and relaxed manner. Mary Noonan holds an MA in Fine Art (Painting) from NCAD and has had numerous solo exhibitions both in Ireland and abroad, and has work in the collections of the OPW, Wesley College, Irish Life and Meath County Council. She has delivered several very successful workshops and workshop series here at the Linenhall. Exploring The Techniques Of The Great Masters takes place over six Friday mornings commencing November 6th (continuing 13th, 20th, 27th November; and 4th, 11th December ) from 10.30am-1.00pm each day. Cost per head for the workshop series is €80. There are twelve places available, and booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
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POP-UP CARD WORKSHOP Christmas Pop-Up Cards Workshop for 6yrs +
with artist Maeve Clancy Saturday 5th December, 11.00am-12.30pm Create your own Christmas pop up card in plenty of time for the festive season in this short workshop with pop up artist Maeve Clancy (see biog details below). Children will design, cut and make their own unique piece and leave with the skills to make many more pop up cards for friends and family. Christmas Pop-Up Cards Workshop for 6 yrs + takes place on Saturday 5th December from 11.00am-12.30pm. Cost per head for the workshop is €8. Places are limited and booking is essential. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
PAPER LANTERN WORKSHOP Christmas Cut Paper Lanterns Workshop for Adults
with artist Maeve Clancy Saturday 5th December 1.30pm-4.00pm Participants will work with cut paper artist Maeve Clancy to design, cut and construct their own Christmas paper lanterns. In this intensive workshop they will try new techniques, learning how to ‘draw’ with cut paper. This cut-out design becomes a lantern which can be brought home to decorate your home for the festive season. Christmas Cut Paper Lanterns Workshop for Adults takes place on Saturday 5th December from 1.30pm-4.00pm. Cost per head for the workshop is €8. Places are limited and booking is essential. Booking and further information from the Linenhall. Maeve Clancy is an illustrator, animator, set designer and paper artist. She has had a number of solo and group exhibitions including Paper Tales (Linenhall Arts Centre), Hidden Places and Local Foreigners (Riverbank Arts Centre), and Nine (The LAB). Her pop-up books feature on the music videos of Lisa Hannigan (Lille and I Don’t Know) and a 2013 Samsung advertisement. She has facilitated a number of workshops at the Linenhall Arts Centre, and is working on a graphic novel. See www.maeveclancy.com
XMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING The Linenhall Arts Centre and Coffee Shop will be closing for Christmas at 5.00pm on Wednesday 23rd December. We’ll be reopening our doors again on Monday 4th January at 10.00am. It seems a bit early (!) for Yuletide wishes, but take them as read...
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WELCOME TO OUR CAFÉ ! As you may have already experienced, our bustling Linenhall Café 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!
Linenhall Coffee Shop Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 10am-5.30pm Sat: 10.30am-5.30pm See you there!
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