SEAC Jan-Apr Programme 2020 by SEAC

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January/Eanáir February/Feabhra March/Márta April/Aibreán

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Classes

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Our regular opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm and late opening in conjunction with our events. If you are travelling to get here, please contact us in advance to confirm we are open. All program information is correct at the time of printing. For the most up to date information, please visit our website at www.tseac.ie or contact us by email at info@tseac.ie or call us on 01-8020898. The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre Company Ltd. Registered Office: The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Fingal, Co. Dublin Registered in Ireland, Company Registration No. 342034, Registered Charity No. CHY15403

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Séamus Ennis, Master Uilleann Piper, Storyteller and Folklore Archivist, was born in 1919 at Jamestown Lodge in Finglas, North County Dublin in the area traditionally known as Fingal. His family however came from the village of Naul, to which Séamus returned to spend the last years of his life. Although best known as an Uilleann Piper, Séamus dedicated much of his life to collecting and recording traditional music, song and folklore throughout Ireland and Britain for a variety of organisations. Dedicated to the memory of Séamus Ennis, the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary Arts Centre, which aims to develop and maintain Arts & Cultural activities in rural Fingal. The SEAC runs year-round activities including Concerts, Theatre, Traditional Irish Music Sessions, Cinema, Comedy, Talks, Music Tuition, Craft Workshops & Art Exhibitions. The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre Naul, Fingal Co. Dublin K32 AY27 Ireland

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The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is owned and funded by Fingal County Council with additional funding from The Arts Council of Ireland and the kind support of our Friends and patrons.

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January

Exhibition

Art Exhibition by Susan Cairns

Sun 26 Jan

Music/Comm

Sunday Singing Session

Sun 26 Jan

Workshop/Music

Slow Session

Thu 30 Jan

Cinema

The Peanut Butter Falcon

Sat 1 Feb

Music

NoCrows

Sat 8 Feb

Music

The Frank & Walters

Sun 9 Feb

Exhibition

Launch of Exhibition by Margo Banks

Thu 13 Feb

Cinema/Food

Le Brio

Fri 14 Feb

Music

Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny

Sun 16 Feb

Music/Comm

Sunday Singing Session

April

March

Fri 6 Jan

February

Events at a glance

Sun 16 Feb

Workshop/Music

Slow Session

Thu 20 Feb

Comedy

Des Bishop

Sat 22 Feb

Music

Aoife Scott

Thu 27 Feb

Cinema

In the Aisles (In Den Gängen)

P10

Sat 29 Feb

Music

K.G.B. - Paddy Keenan, Frankie Gavin & Dermot Byrne

P10

Sat 7 Mar

Music

The 4 of Us

P11

Thu 12 Mar

Cinema

Extra Ordinary

P11

Sat 14 Mar

Music

Greenshine

P12

Sun 15 Mar

Workshop

Modern Calligraphy

P12

Tue 17 Mar

Music

St Patrick’s Day Traditional Music Session

P13

Sat 21 Mar

Music

Shadows and Light

P13

Sun 22 Mar

Music/Comm

Sunday Singing Session

Sun 22 Mar

Workshop/Music

Slow Session

Thu 26 Mar

Cinema/Food

Pain and Glory (Dolor y Gloria)

P14

Sat 28 Mar

Workshop

3D Embroidery

P15

Sat 28 Mar

Music

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

P15

Wed 1 Apr

Exhibition

Exhibition by Gwen O’Dowd

P16

Fri 3 Apr

Music

The Suitcase Junket

P16

Mon 6 Apr

Kids Workshop

Create a Pebble Picture

P18

Mon 6 Apr

Kids Workshop

Pom Pom Creatures

P19

Tue 7 Apr

Kids Workshop

Make a Kite Workshop

P19

Thu 9 Apr

Cinema

Sons of Denmark (Danmarks Sønner)

P20

Fri 17 Apr

Family Theatre

The Far Field

P20

Sun 19 Apr

Workshop

Furniture Up-Cycling Workshop

P21

Thu 23 Apr

Cinema

The Biggest Little Farm

P21

Fri 24 Apr

Music

Kern

P22

Sun 26 Apr

Music/Comm

Sunday Singing Session

Sun 26 Apr

Workshop/Music

Slow Session

JANUARY / EANÁIR

REGULAR EVENT

Art Exhibition By Susan Cairns

Sunday Singing Session

Exhibitions / Taispeántais

Music & Community / Ceol & Pobal

Mon 6 Jan

10am - 4.30pm

FREE

Susan was born in Ireland in 1979 and grew up (and still resides) in Malahide, Co. Dublin. She achieved an NCVA Certificate in Art and Design and a Diploma in Interior Architecture and Design. Susan started painting in watercolour from 2002. After a few years, she decided to change direction to oil paintings specialising in still life. Susan exhibited in Dublin and Cork and she is proud to have many of her works in private collections worldwide as far a-field as England, Germany, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Canada and Australia. “Taking the old, broken, unwanted and often forgotten everyday objects, my ambition through painting is to capture character and beauty, transforming the usual into something unique and wonderful. With many years spent drawing and watercolour painting my current work in oils has evolved and developed into a style that is very identifiable, clear and detailed. Exploring light, colour, texture and tone is an essential part of my painting. Through my work I want the simple things to stand out, the not-sopretty to be beautiful and everyday objects to shine.” Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm Admission is Free. All welcome.

Sun 26 Jan, 16 Feb, 22 Mar, 26 Apr Doors: 2pm Commences: 2.15pm

FREE

Join us for a regular Sunday Singing Session where it’s all about the song. All singers are welcome, especially traditional singers, but we won’t turn anyone away! This is an informal session where all participants are encouraged to perform and share songs in a relaxed environment. If you prefer to just listen, come along and enjoy some refreshments from The Cottage Café. The SEAC’s Sunday Sessions have established themselves as a great afternoon of music and a platform for local talent. As always, all performers and listeners are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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REGULAR EVENT

Slow Session

The Peanut Butter Falcon

Workshop & Music / Ceardlann & Ceol

Cinema / Scannánaíocht

Sun 26 Jan, 16 Feb, 22 Mar, 26 Apr Doors: 7.45pm Commences: 8pm Admission: €5, SEAC Friends/Members: FREE

Thu 30 Jan

Our Slow Sessions are aimed towards adult musicians who are learning an instrument and are at a stage where they wish to take part in a relaxed informal traditional music session. These sessions aim to encourage the participants to learn a repertoire of new tunes while playing with other musicians at slow to moderate tempos. A list of tunes which are regularly played at the Slow Sessions is available to download from our website www.tseac.ie by clicking on About Us. All welcome!

Zak, a 22-year-old wrestling enthusiast with Down Syndrome, lives in a retirement home because the state has nowhere else for him. After numerous failed attempts, he finally breaks out and heads cross-country to find his favourite wrestler, The Salt Water Redneck.

Slow Sessions are hosted by Paudie O’Connor; a Button Accordion player grounded in the Sliabh Luachra tradition as well as being a nationally recognised performer. Kindly Supported by The Arts Council.

Doors: 7.45pm Commences: 8pm

Admission: SEAC Friends/Members: FREE, Non-members: €5 in advance, €7 at the door Non-members Concessions: €4 in advance, €6 at the door

Stowing away in the boat of a troubled outlaw named Tyler, Zak manages to convince Tyler to help him get to a wrestling school run by his hero. The two set off on an adventure through the stunning North Carolina Outer Banks. Along the way they hunt, fish, drink and share their secrets. But hot on their heels is nursing home volunteer Eleanor, sent to bring Zak home. This modern-day Huckleberry Finn type drama is a pure, feel-good adventure. Winner of the Audience Award, SXSW Film Festival 2019. “Deeply textured, deeply felt Americana.” Tara Brady, The Irish Times “...harks back to the ragged romanticism of a Huck Finn adventure … this shambling buddy movie really works.” Wendy Ide, The Observer Director: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz Duration: 97 minutes Language: English, Cert:12A

FEBRUARY / FEABHRA

No Crows

The Frank & Walters

Music / Ceol

Sat 1 Feb Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €20 (in advance) €22 (at the door) Concessions: €16 (in advance) €18 (at the door)

Sat 8 Feb Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €26 At the Door: €28

NoCrows, formed in 2005, is a dynamic folk orchestra. Their growing output of original material reflects its diverse musical roots, from Irish traditional to Latin rumba, classical, jazz, rock and Balkan music. Audiences have been astonished by the unequalled width of the band’s original repertoire, from delicate Irish airs to Russian Gypsy mayhem, from Catalan Jota to original songs in many styles with lush string arrangements. The musical mix reflects the folk traditions of the various members but also a lifetime of experience of the various players involved across many genres of music.

The Frank and Walters are out on the road for a series of intimate acoustic gigs.

NoCrows are; Felip Carbonell, Ray Coen, Anna Houston, Eddie Lee, Oleg Ponomarev & Steve Wickham. Their 3rd album, ‘On the Moon’, had more than 20 guests including Sharon Shannon, David Lyttle, Haig Yazdjan & Cali. They have toured the world, confirming their exhilarating live reputation far beyond Ireland. NoCrows latest live album ‘Escape’ is a combination of fan favourites, new tunes and collaborations with Lisa Lambe and Martin Tourish. “Escape captures in glorious technicolour some of the heat and light that is NoCrows …fearless and forever adventurous in their quest for musical expression. A glorious melee that lures the listener in from the get-go.” Irish Times Oct 2019

With a back catalogue of hundreds of songs penned over three decades, the band will be playing all your favourites in all their acoustic glory. Paul also shares some of the stories behind the songs and anecdotes from the hippy diddly crazy world of life in one of Ireland’s most enduring bands. Expect to hear hits such as ‘After All’ and ‘Fashion Crisis Hits New York’ coupled with timeless classics like ‘How Can I Exist’ and ‘Landslide’. Paul said “It’s been a while since we’d done any acoustic gigs so we’ve dusted off our acoustic guitars and I can’t wait to share the songs and stories with our fans, old and new” Recently the band captured a whole new audience when their ‘90’s hit single ‘After All’ featured on the cult comedy show ‘The Young Offenders’ and their recent single featured Peaky Blinders’ Cillian Murphy doing a voiceover on the track ‘Stages’. Don’t miss them up-close-and-acoustic at the SEAC. Tickets are limited, please book early in advance to avoid disappointment!

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Launch of Exhibition By Margo Banks

Le Brio

Exhibitions / Taispeántais

Cinema & Food / Scannánaíocht & Bia

Sun 9 Feb

4pm - 6pm

FREE

Thu 13 Feb

Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm

SEAC Friends/Members: FREE (advance booking essential) Non-members: €5 in advance, €7 at the door Non-members Concessions: €4 in advance, €6 at the door Growing up in Clontarf with sweeping views of Dublin Bay, Margo Banks was an artistically precocious child and began oil painting classes at 13 years of age. Margo is a Fellow of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation and has exhibited widely around Ireland including the Royal Hibernian Academy and Royal Ulster Academy. Her works sits in private collections across Ireland, the US, UK and Holland as well as the Office of Public Works, Enterprise Ireland and Cill Rialaig Arts Centre. “The Role of drawing is fundamental to my work. These drawings of crows and animals are sometimes prefaces to paintings, and sometimes a relaxation from them. They are works in their own right. They are witnesses to the changes to the landscape of Teeromoyle in South West Kerry – my mother’s place.” Margo Banks Margo’s exhibition will be officially opened by RHA Artist James English on Sunday 9th February at 4pm and will run until the end of March. Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm Admission is Free. All welcome.

Presented with the support of the French Embassy and the Institut Français. Join us for a night of French Cinema and food* with The Cottage Café serving up some classic dishes & accompanying wines before the wonderful comedydrama, Le Brio. Neïla is a first year law student of Algerian descent, who hails from one of the sprawling suburbs of Paris. On her first day at the renowned Assas University she clashes with Pierre Mazard, a controversial law professor. Their public altercation goes viral when Pierre uses language tainted with racist slurs. He is pulled before the School President and given one chance to redeem himself - he must mentor Neïla for an upcoming prestigious debating contest. The two initially struggle to be in the same room, but slowly they begin to find common ground and warm to one another. Director: Yvan Attal, Duration: 97 mins, Language: French (with English subtitles), Cert: PG (UK) *General admission is not inclusive of food; please book the Pre-event Supper (€15 for a main course and a glass of wine) with your tickets if you wish to take part in the food event at 7.30pm

FEBRUARY / FEABHRA

Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny

Sunday Singing Session

Music / Ceol

Music & Community / Ceol & Pobal

Fri 14 Feb Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €25 (in advance) €28 (at the door) Concessions: €20 (in advance) €23 (at the door)

Sun 16 Feb

FREE

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Two giants of the Irish traditional music scene, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny are uniting for an evening of great music, a mixture of traditional songs and originals composed by Andy. Irvine and Lunny have been at the helm of legendary bands like Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, The Bothy Band, Mozaik, LAPD and recently Usher’s Island. Their unique style of accompaniment is an ongoing influence in the wider world of Irish music. Between them, Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine have careers that read like a ‘Who’s Who’ of popular music. Lunny has produced albums for Elvis Costello, Paul Brady, Clannad, and The Indigo Girls, and composed the soundtracks for Eat the Peach, and Teardrops. As a musician, he has performed on more than a dozen Christy Moore albums, and was an integral part of ensembles, Planxty, The Bothy Band, Mozaik and Moving Hearts. Andy Irvine is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter with several solo albums to his credit. Formerly of Planxty & Sweeney’s Men, Andy is a member of Mozaik, and Usher’s Island along with Donal. He has played & recorded with Paul Brady, Christy Moore, Bill Whelan and Davy Spillane, and shared the bill in Dublin with Billy Bragg, celebrating the Woody Guthrie Centenary.

Slow Session Workshop & Music / Ceardlann & Ceol

Sun 16 Feb

FREE

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Des Bishop

Aoife Scott

Comedy / Coiméide

Music / Ceol

Thu 20 Feb Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Admission: €26

Sat 22 Feb Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €16 (in advance) €18 (at the door) Concessions: €13 (in advance) €15 (at the door)

I am often asked “where do you get your material from?” The truth is really that I try to see the funny in everything.

Following her highly celebrated debut album ‘Carry The Day’ to rapturous acclaim, Aoife Scott releases her much anticipated second album ‘Homebird’ in January 2020.

My mother died in March 2019 and of course it was sad and grief can be tough sometimes but I saw a lot of funny in that too. Since death comes to us all and grief is something most of us will experience I thought there must be plenty of people who would like that funny to be shared. Also I did a show about my Dad being sick back in 2010 and I couldn’t face my mother in the afterlife because I know her first question would be “your Father got a show, how come I didn’t get one?”

Produced by 12 time Grammy Award winner, banjo and guitar virtuoso Ron Block (Alison Krauss & Union Station & Oh Brother Where Art Thou), this album was recorded in Nashville and Dublin. ‘HomeBird” is an impressive collaboration featuring the best of Irish folk musicians and Grammy award winning Bluegrass musicians including Sierra Hull, Stuart Duncan and producer Ron Block. It is in many ways a turning point in her musical legacy.

I think it’s tougher to lose your mum. My Dad was best supporting actor. My mother was the actress in a leading role. You are never ready when the star of the show dies. So this is a show about My mother. It’s a show about motherhood and sacrifice, anxiety and grief, the mistakes you make as a mother and a son and the hard road to forgiveness and finally it’s about loss, grief and the chaos that surrounds it. Where do I get my material from? Life and death!

Born into the legendary Black Family, Aoife is steadily rising to the top of the traditional and folk music scene, and has long enjoyed success as an established artist in her own right. Fragile and ethereal one minute and strong and vibrant the next, her dynamic and profound vocals explore the emotional depths of her lyrics, leaving the audience entranced. Aoife has a unique sound, her music has a broad creative scope but is largely influenced by her own roots in folk and traditional Irish music. Recent Accolades include Best Folk Act at the Irish Post Music Awards (IRE) and Emerging Artist of the Year at the Live Ireland Awards (US) in June 2018. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

FEBRUARY / FEABHRA

K.G.B.

In the Aisles (In Den Gängen)

Frankie Gavin & Dermot Byrne

Cinema / Scannánaíocht

Music / Ceol

Thu 27 Feb Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm

Sat 29 Feb Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €20 (in advance) €22 (at the door) Concessions: €16 (in advance) €18 (at the door)

SEAC Friends/Members: FREE (advance booking essential) Non-members: €5 in advance, €7 at the door Non-members Concessions: €4 in advance, €6 at the door Presented in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut Irland. Attentive and quiet, Christian (Franz Rogowski) is a new hire assigned to the “Beverages” aisle in an East German hypermarket, where he learns the ropes from the gruff, burly veteran Bruno (Peter Kurth). Peering through the shelves, he is drawn to Marion (Sandra Hüller), who works in the “Sweet Goods” aisle. While mastering the light touch and meticulous timing required to manage a forklift, Christian bonds with Bruno and flirts with Marion. But his gentleness is shadowed by murky hints of a less peaceful past: he is covered from neck to wrist in densely-inked tattoos. In the Aisles is an understated, concise story about frustrated hopes and desires, and how we long for the freedom to forge our own destiny. Winner - Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Berlin International Film Festival 2018 Winner - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, German Film Awards 2018 Director: Thomas Stuber, Duration: 125 mins Language: German (with English subtitles) Cert: 12 (Germany)

– Paddy Keenan,

The trio are synonymous with Irish music both in their own individual right and as members of some of this country’s most famous traditional bands, dating from the early 1970s to the present day. All are multiple award winners who have made outstanding contributions to traditional Irish music. Paddy Keenan is one of Ireland`s finest pipers, best known as a founding member of the Bothy Band, one of Irish music’s most influential bands of the 1970s, with whom he played in venues all over the world. Frankie Gavin is one of Ireland`s greatest ever fiddle players. His name is immediately associated with the group De Dannan who were also formed in the 1970s and are credited with breaking new ground in Irish traditional music through innovative choices of material and arrangements and a unique style of playing. Dermot Byrne is one of Ireland’s most outstanding traditional accordion players. For many years a member of Altan, Dermot performed, recorded and toured extensively with the group along with artists like Donal Lunny, Steve Cooney and Stephane Grapelli, bringing the beauty and joy of traditional Irish music to audiences all over the world. Tickets are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

MARCH / MÁRTA

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The 4 of Us

Extra Ordinary

Music / Ceol

Cinema / Scannánaíocht

Sat 7 Mar Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €25 (in advance) €27 (at the door) Concessions: €22 (in advance) €24 (at the door)

Thu 12 Mar

The Murphy brothers make a welcome return to the SEAC, following a major UK and Irish tour with folk legends Fairport Convention, and as special guests of Robert Plant’s latest band Saving Grace.

Rose is a sweet, lonely driving instructor with supernatural abilities called ‘The Talents’ that allow her to communicate with spirits.

Interspersed by Brendan Murphy’s often hilarious stories and musings on the band’s three decades in music, the set list features all the old hits, such as Mary, Drag My Bad Name Down and Sunlight, as well as tracks from their recent critically acclaimed album, Sugar Island. The success of this most recent album (hailed by Hot Press magazine as ‘excellent’) - along with the band’s award-winning back catalogue and inclusion in prestigious lists such as TV3’s Top Ten Irish Bands of All Time and Today FM’s Top Five Irish Singles - has led to a string of sold-out live performances and rave reviews. “Never before have I been to a gig where the atmosphere has been so electric” Irish News “The song choices hit home, delight the crowd and serve as a timely reminder just how many good songs in the tank they have. There is a remarkable freshness and vitality to their songbook” Irish Independent Tickets are limited. Please book early, in advance, to avoid disappointment.

Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm

SEAC Friends/Members: FREE (advance booking essential) Non-members: €5 in advance, €7 at the door Non-members Concessions: €4 in advance, €6 at the door

But Rose has a love/hate relationship with her gifts and ignores the community’s requests to investigate bizarre happenings in town. When widower Martin, haunted by his nagging ex-wife Bonnie, contacts her for help she has to at least consider the job. Meanwhile, ageing rock star Christian Winter has a sinister plan for success – virgin sacrifice. “This hilarious must-see comedy is filled with twists, turns, hilarity, exorcisms and haunted wheelie bins” Galway FIlm Fleadh 2019 “Riotously hilarious. Top-notch comedic performances” We Live Entertainment “The Year’s Best Comedy” Den of Geek Director: Mike Ahern, Enda Loughman, Duration: 94 mins, Language: English, Cert:15A

MARCH / MÁRTA

Greenshine

Modern Calligraphy

Music / Ceol

Workshop / Ceardlann

Sat 14 Mar Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €16 (in advance) €18 (at the door) Concessions: €13 (in advance) €15 (at the door)

Sat 15 Mar 11am - 2pm €55 (includes all materials)

On the back of a wonderful series of sell-out concerts & festivals to launch their latest album ‘Family’, Cork trio Greenshine makes a welcome return to The SEAC. Their material straddles the boundaries of contemporary, folk & roots, with beautiful harmonies and excellent musicianship.

Join Liz for a hands-on workshop, where you will learn the basics of modern brush lettering.

Noel (guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki & traditional whistle), is in demand as a session and band player by artists including The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem and The Republic of Loose. Mary brings rhythm guitar to the mix and with her wonderfully versatile voice, has contributed to the albums of Christy Moore, John Spillane, Mick Hanly and Frances Black. Ellie Shine started performing at age 13. In 2013 Ellie joined the family band and features on 4 recordings. In 2018 ‘Dandelion Seed’ was on the RTERadio1 Recommended list for 4 weeks and No.1 on RTE’s Airplay Chart. Their latest single ‘The Good Is Gone’ has enjoyed the top spot on the Airplay Chart for several weeks. “Just waiting any day now for their music to take off in the States. Their melodies and musicianship are just top notch, totally effortless” Mathieu Norry, RTE Radio1 & RTE Lyric FM

Ages 14+

As a class you will practice both uppercase and lowercase alphabet by breaking down the connections to each letter in a word. At the end of the three hours, each participant will have a finished calligraphy project. This workshop includes all the materials needed to get started, including: • Brush Pen Set (2 pens with a hard and soft nib) • Personal Workbook printed on premium quality paper: (lowercase and uppercase alphabet sheet guide, practice worksheets, common words, and tips and techniques). This workshop requires no prior experience in calligraphy or lettering. All supplies needed are included in the workshop. Suitable for adults and teenagers 14+ Places are extremely limited; please book early in advance to avoid disappointment.

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St Patrick’s Day Traditional Music Session

Shadows and Light

Music / Ceol

Tue 17 Mar FREE Doors: 1.30pm Commences: 2pm

Sat 21 Mar Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €16 (in advance) €18 (at the door) Concessions: €13 (in advance) €15 (at the door)

Join us for an afternoon of great tunes and craic from 2pm to 4pm to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Shadows and Light make a welcome return to the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, where they previously filled the venue and were rewarded with a standing ovation.

Featuring local traditional musicians and special guests. All musicians and listeners welcome. Be sure to get here early to grab a good seat.

The Cottage Café & Pre-Event Supper To book, please call The Cottage Café directly on 01-8419005

Now a four-piece, with percussionist Dave McCune adding extra sparkle and energy, the combination of Maura Vambeck on vocals, David Mulligan on vocals and guitars, and Paul Enright on keyboards brings Joni Mitchell’s music to a whole new level. While their performances are true to the originals and to the spirit of Joni, they succeed in bringing something new, alive and fresh - making the genius of Joni’s words and music more present and relevant to us today. By recounting wonderful stories between songs, and highlighting lyrics from the songs - the show becomes more than just the captivating and beautifullyperformed songs - Maura brings us on a magical tour through Joni’s life, from her early and troubled beginnings, to the Blue album, through her various and famous lovers, the Woodstock years, acute observations on American life, her heartbreaks and joys, and the poignant story of her daughter. We navigate around musical genres too - as Joni did weaving from folk to jazz, pop and even orchestral. If you know a bit of Joni, you will love this. If you know no Joni, you’re in for a treat.

MARCH / MÁRTA

Sunday Singing Session

Pain and Glory (Dolor y Gloria)

Music & Community / Ceol & Pobal

Cinema & Food / Scannánaíocht & Bia

Sun 22 Mar

Thu 26 Mar

FREE

See Page 4 for full details

Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm

SEAC Friends/Members: FREE (advance booking essential) Non-members: €5 in advance, €7 at the door Non-members Concessions: €4 in advance, €6 at the door Join us for a night of Spanish Cinema and food* with our Cottage Café serving up some classic dishes with accompanying wines ahead of the wonderful new film from Pedro Almodóvar, Pain and Glory. Veteran director Salvador Mallo (Antonio Banderas) currently suffers many health issues, which he blames for the creative rut he finds himself in. As he tries to recover, he reflects on his life. Whilst recalling memories from the past, including those of his humble upbringing by his doting mother (Penélope Cruz), in the present he reconnects with past friends and lovers. Can this journey help him overcome his physical pain and rediscover his creativity?

Slow Session

Banderas and Cruz, with whom Almodóvar has worked extensively in the past, reunite with the award-winning director, to bring arguably his most personal film to date to the big screen. Winner – Best Actor, Cannes Film Festival 2019

Workshop & Music / Ceardlann & Ceol

Sun 22 Mar

FREE

See Page 5 for full details

Director: Pedro Almodóvar, Duration: 113 minutes Language: Spanish (with English subtitles), Cert: 16 *General admission is not inclusive of food; please book the Pre-event Supper (€15 for a main course and a glass of wine) with your tickets if you wish to take part in the food event at 7.30pm

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3D Embroidery

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Donal O’Connor & Gerry O’Beirne

Workshop / Ceardlann

Music / Ceol

Sat 28 Mar 10.30am-16.30pm (1hr for lunch) €80 (includes all materials) Ages 16+

Sat 28 Mar Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €16 (in advance) €18 (at the door) Concessions: €13 (in advance) €15 (at the door)

This workshop is designed for beginners and those who have some experience with needle work.

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is an award-winning traditional singer and musician from Corca Dhuibhne, Co. Kerry. A leading exponent of the sean nós style, her repertoire also includes songs from a wide variety of folk and contemporary sources. Her childhood in West Kerry saw her immersed in a rich cultural environment and vital living tradition, which was to be hugely influential on the foundation of her distinctive vocal and instrumental sound.

Over the 5-hour workshop you will learn several 3D stitches and how to compose them on a fabric with printed designs. Detailed guidance will be given on how to print a photograph on a piece of fabric in an inkjet printer and then choose from two different designs printed on fabric to work on. Working with embroidery in 3D stitches, starting with simpler ones, you will then progress into more complicated stitches. You will work out your embroidery with colourful pearl cotton thread and with metallic threads of your choice. All materials for the workshop are included and the tools will be provided for the duration of the workshop. Each participant will also receive a helpful handout. Places are extremely limited, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. The tutor: Agnieszka ‘Uisce’ Jakubczyk, is an embroiderer and award winning weaver. From 10.30am to 4.30 (with a 1 hour break for lunch). Suitable for adults & teenagers ages 16+.

She has enjoyed a successful career as a touring artist, with over thirteen years’ experience as lead singer and flute player with the Irish traditional supergroup Danú, as well as a performing as a solo artist. Muireann is also a popular television presenter, having hosted a range of programmes for Irish and Scottish TV over the past decade including the celebrated traditional music series “Port”, now in its third season. Most recently, she has also turned her attention to a collaborative electronic music project entitled Aeons. Playing songs from her new recording ‘Seaborne’, Muireann will be joined on stage by celebrated fiddler Donal O’Connor and renowned guitarist, singer and songwriter Gerry O’Beirne. “One of the earthiest and most distinctive voices, not just in traditional circles, but anywhere” The Irish Times

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Exhibition By Gwen O’Dowd

The Suitcase Junket

Exhibitions / Taispeántais

Music / Ceol

Wed 1 Apr

10am-4.30pm

FREE

Gwen O’Dowd began exhibiting in the mid 1980s. Her formal concerns have always been rooted deeply in the tradition of landscape painting. Yet the specific locales from which she has drawn inspiration, the modes of addressing them and the metaphoric import of the resulting series of paintings have varied considerably over the years. Among the aspects of the landscape O’Dowd has registered over the past decades were the ecological devastation of the Gulf War, the epic Grandeur of the Grand Canyon, the mythically sexualised landscape of coastal Ireland, the elemental force of the Waves and most recently the ‘Humanising’ of the bird life that surrounds her. Some important group exhibitions in which she participated in recent years were ‘Poetic Land – Political Landscape’ which toured Britain. ’Re:Dressing Caitlin’ contemporary works from Irish Women artists and ‘Eire – Land’ both at the McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College. Gwen O’Dowd is represented in the collections of the Arts Council of Ireland, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, and in many corporate and private collections in Ireland, USA, Europe and Japan. We are delighted to have Gwen exhibit a series of prints in our Easter Snow Gallery during April and May.

Fri 3 Apr Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €13 (in advance) €15 (at the door) Concessions: €10 (in advance) €12 (at the door) Chris Smither fans will have witnessed the raw talent that is Matt Lorenz (aka The Suitcase Junket) when he opened for and accompanied Chris at his last sold-out SEAC performance. The latest album from The Suitcase Junket, Mean Dog, Trampoline (produced by Steve Berlin) is populated by characters in various states of reverie: leaning on jukeboxes, loitering on dance floors, lying on the bottoms of empty swimming pools in the sun. Despite being deeply attuned to the chaos of the world, singer/songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz imbues those moments with joyful wonder, an endless infatuation with life’s most subtle mysteries. And as its songs alight on everything from Joan Jett to moonshine to runaway kites, Mean Dog, Trampoline makes an undeniable case for infinite curiosity as a potent antidote to jadedness and despair. In creating the album, Lorenz pulled from a fantastically patchwork sonic palette, shaping his songs with elements of jangly folk, fuzzed-out blues, oddly textured psych-rock. Mean Dog, Trampoline rightly preserves The Suitcase Junket’s unkempt vitality, but ultimately emerges as his most powerfully direct album so far. “A living, breathing, throat-singing, road-tested, avantgarde, one-man-band who is in a state of perpetual motion… gutsy, fuzzed-out, groove-laden psych rock.” NPR Music

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Create a Pebble Picture Workshop & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Event / Ceardlann & Imeacht LeanaĂ

Mon 6 Apr

11am -1pm

â&#x201A;Ź13

Ages 7+*

Keep your little ones busy this Easter break with our unique arts and crafts workshops. Join Sandra for a fun workshop where you will paint pebbles and create a unique pebble picture. *Children under 7 welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

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Pom Pom Creatures

Make a Kite Workshop

Workshop & Children’s Event / Ceardlann & Imeacht Leanaí

Mon 6 Apr

2pm - 4pm

€13

Ages 7+*

Keep your little ones busy this Easter break with our unique arts and crafts workshops. Using wool and other materials you will create pom pom creatures like ladybirds, bumble bees, Easter Chicks. You can choose on the day what you’d like to create. *Children under 7 welcome, but must be

Tue 7 Apr

11am -1pm

€11

Ages 6+*

We are delighted to have ‘Go Fly Your Kite’ here to facilitate a Kite Making Workshop. From providing an introduction into the history of the kite, their design and construction, to actually flying them; this exciting kite making workshop puts loads of fun and individual expression into education. *Children under 6 welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

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Sons of Denmark (Danmarks Sønner)

The Far Field

Cinema / Scannánaíocht

Family, Theatre & Music / Teaghlach, Amharclann & Ceol

Thu 9 Apr

Fri 17 Apr Doors: 1.30pm Commences: 2pm Admission: €5 Suitable for all the family

Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm

SEAC Friends/Members: FREE (advance booking essential) Non-members: €5 in advance, €7 at the door Non-members Concessions: €4 in advance, €6 at the door One year after a bomb attack in Copenhagen, ethnic tensions are running high. Angered by the rising antiIslamic climate, 19-year-old Muslim Zakaria is recruited by neighbourhood elder Hassan, and placed under the watchful eye of Ali. Willingly he becomes entangled in a violent plot against the far-right leader Martin Nordahl, whose National Movement party is tipped to win the upcoming general election. Zakaria’s naivety catches up with him as the country’s intelligence service starts to swiftly close in on him. Faced with increasing xenophobia, Zakaria and Ali become embroiled in a deadly dilemma, which will test them both and result in severe consequences. Debutant director Ulaa Salim delivers a provocative, politically charged and timely thriller. Winner - Best Director, Seattle International Film Festival 2019 “ … gels politics, family and police procedural into a fiery thriller.” Kaleem Aftab, Cineuropa “ … an ambitious, provocative, politically charged thriller from Danish feature-debutant Ulaa Salim.” Neil Young, The Hollywood Reporter Director: Ulaa Salim, Duration: 123 minutes, Language: Danish, Arabic (with English subtitles), Cert: 15 (UK)

One Spring day, Lonán the farmer discovers a magical whistle hidden in a hare’s nest. Suspecting that it belongs to the fairy folk who live at the edge of the farm, Lonán decides that the whistle should be returned to its rightful owners. Join Lonán on his quest filled with magical music, puppetry and storytelling. “… so gentle and magical my kids and I were spellbound for the entire show.” Karen Walsh, St. Patrick’s Festival Ceol Connected brings the realm of fairies and folklore to life in this captivating performance led by musicians Thomas Johnston (whistles/vocals) and Cillian Ó’Dálaigh (guitar/vocals) alongside puppeteer Emma Fisher. Supported by the Arts Council.

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Furniture Up-Cycling Workshop

The Biggest Little Farm

Workshop / Ceardlann

Cinema / Scannánaíocht

Sun 19 Apr 10am - 16.30pm €90 (includes materials)

Thu 23 Apr

Join Marianne for this fun furniture revamping workshop. All you need to bring is a small piece of furniture which you would like to revamp on the day.

‘The Biggest Little Farm’ has charmed audiences and critics alike with its chronicle of one couple’s trial-anderror attempts to build a farm in harmony with nature.

Marianne will bring all materials which include brushes, rollers, over 30 colour choices from Colourtrend Paints, Stencils, Wallpaper etc.

It all began with a dog named Todd. Filmmaker John Chester and his wife, Molly, a private chef, promised their rescue dog a happy life, but their Los Angeles apartment just isn’t cutting it. So the couple decides to take a leap of faith and realize a long-held dream. Locating a patch of land outside the city, and a veteran farmer to shepherd them through the process, they set about building Apricot Lane Farms. As the couple faces a seemingly endless cascade of challenges from weather, predators, infestations, and disease, John documents their setbacks and progress over eight years.

During the workshop participants will learn how to revamp a piece of furniture from start to finish. This includes prepping and priming the furniture, coming up with a design, painting and learning various techniques such as decoupage, stencilling, glazing, distressing and geometric designs. End result – a beautiful unique piece of furniture.

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Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm

SEAC Friends/Members: FREE (advance booking essential) Non-members: €5 in advance, €7 at the door Non-members Concessions: €4 in advance, €6 at the door

“Beautifully filmed to capture the impressive scale of the undertaking and featuring unforgettable characters of both the two and four-legged variety, ‘The Biggest Little Farm’ is an inspiring ode to uncompromising idealism and a graceful reminder of the magnificence and resilience of the natural world.” Sundance Film Festival 2019 Winner – Audience Award, Best Documentary, Palm Springs International Film Festival 2019 Director: John Chester, Duration: 91 minutes, Language: English, Cert: PG

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Kern

Sunday Singing Session

Music / Ceol

Music & Community / Ceol & Pobal

Fri 24 Apr Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm Gen Ad: €13 (in advance) €15 (at the door) Concessions: €10 (in advance) €12 (at the door)

Sun 26 Apr

FREE

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Kern return to the SEAC with their eagerly awaited new album, ‘The Left and The Leaving, a showcase of the band’s unusual mix of personalities: Barry Kieran a champion fiddler, steeped in the raw, pure music of Oriel; Brendan McCreanor, an uilleann piper of rare passion and versatility whose distinctive playing is at once both modern and rooted in tradition and SJ McArdle, a critically acclaimed songwriter and singer who has previously toured and recorded internationally. Kern’s music is a distillation of skillfully executed traditional elements combined with fresh and often raw contemporary perspectives. The eclectic weave of their music presents thrilling interpretations of the music of the past and blistering, heart-wrenching new songs and compositions. ‘The Left and the Leaving’ was produced by Trevor Hutchinson and features the Lúnasa/Waterboys man on double bass throughout. There are also appearances by Dónal O’Connor and Eamonn Moloney. Kern have been hard at work since the extensive press and radio coverage which accompanied the first album’s release, touring all over Ireland. The band have also played shows in Germany, Canada and the US, including at Milwaukee Irish Fest and Folk Alliance International in Montréal.

Slow Session Workshop & Music / Ceardlann & Ceol

Sun 26 Apr

FREE

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WeeKl y Music Classes Now enrolling for January- March Term ENROLMENT DAY The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Saturday 4th Jan 2020, 12pm - 2pm Our weekly music classes cater for complete beginners to advanced players. Classes commence on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th January and will be held in The Seamus Ennis Arts Centre

Tuesday Classes

Wednesday Classes

Tin Whistle

Uilleann Pipes Guitar Fiddle Banjo

Flute

FEE 1 Term of 10 Classes €100

FEE 2 Term of 10 Classes Family Member/Second Instrument €80

Fiddle

We provide an Instrument Loan Scheme, please contact us for more details. If there are any other instruments you wish to learn, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Contact Louise on 01-8020898 or at boxoffice@tseac.ie

CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES / RANGANNA, CEARDLANNA & ILGHNÓTHAÍ

Yoga

Art Classes with Noel Manning

Classes / Ranganna

Tuesdays (from 7 January) 7.30pm & 8.30pm

Wednesdays (from 15 January) 11am - 1pm €160 (does not include materials)

These simple stretching, breathing and balancing exercises are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced students. Both male and female students are welcome, and classes are tailored to individual needs and abilities. You will feel calm and grounded as well as learning a valuable wellness tool for everyday life. For booking and further information, please call or text Carmel on (087)2429489.

Through demonstration and mentoring, rather than teaching, this 11-week course will be on a oneto-one basis with each artist and will endeavour to fulfil each individuals’ own artistic pursuits and requirements. The course will incorporate all the basic elements of 2D art work; line, shape, colour, space, value and texture. Each student, through their own preferred mediums; oils, acrylics, watercolour, pastel etc will be guided through their own artistic projects, and hopefully discover new depths in their own creativity. (To pursue this, you will need all your own art materials) There are a limited number of places on this course.

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First class: 15/01/2020 (No class on 18/03/2020) Last class in term: 01/04/2020 Noel Manning is a full-time artist and an experienced teacher, having taught in Secondary Schools and many Art Groups. He has works in many private collections, and has exhibited in: The Royal Ulster Academy, The Iontas Small Works, An tOireachtas, and many Solo and Group Exhibitions. He has won awards from the Ulster Arts Club, and Boyle Arts Festival Open.

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Pilates

Irish Dancing

Classes / Ranganna

Thursdays (from 16 January) â&#x201A;Ź70 (for 7 week course)

10am - 11am

New Year - New Stronger You! Enjoy core strengthening and toning that is bodyfriendly and joint-friendly with our 7 week Pilates course suitable for all levels including Beginners! Book on 0876206372 Email info@danceartspilatescentre.com

Fridays (from 10 January)

3pm

The McFadden-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessy School of Irish Dancing hold classes every Friday from 3pm for boys and girls of all ages. Why not bring your child along on Friday for dance, music and fun?! For booking and further information, please contact Ann on (087)6648428.

Limited places, must book in advance.

Dance Classes Stage Schools Speech and Drama Contact us on: (01) 8020898 info@tseac.ie

INFORMATION / EOLAS

Booking & Information Book tickets in advance online, safely and securely, anytime at www.tseac.ie Call us on (01) 8020898 from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and during the time of most events. For general queries, email: info@tseac.ie or for ticketing & box office enquiries: boxoffice@tseac.ie Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment. At most, but not all events, concessions are available to: under 12s, our Friends/Members, those in receipt of state pension, students and those in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit. Proof of entitlement for concession tickets must be presented at the Box Office. We do not offer refunds or exchanges on tickets unless a performance has sold out, in which case we will do our best to resell your tickets for you. In an attempt to reduce our environmental impact, tickets will only be printed for collection or delivered by post when requested. Your booking details will be held at our Box Office and ticket holders can check-in upon arrival at the venue. We operate an All Ages Welcome policy at most events. Please check individual event details. At performance events children must be seated and accompanied by an adult. ‘Doors Open’ and ‘Commences’ times may vary. Please check your ticket, or our website, to confirm the times for a particular event. Once an event has commenced, you will be asked to wait for a suitable break in the performance before entering the venue. The SEAC is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any special access requirements, please inform the Box Office when making your booking to ensure that we can assist you.

The Cottage Café & Pre-Event Supper The Cottage Café at the SEAC is open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm (last orders 4.30pm) serving all day breakfast and fresh, home-cooked lunch specials. Late opening is in conjunction with most SEAC events, serving a range of evening meals and wine menu. Avail of a pre-event supper deal if you’re attending any evening event at the SEAC. To avoid disappointment, please book well in advance for the pre-event supper as there are limited places available.

For further information and to book, please call The Cottage Café directly on 01-8419005

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How to get here By road Take the M1 (Dublin-Belfast) Motorway and exit at Exit 6 (sign-posted for Balbriggan and Naul). Follow the road signs at the top of the Exit ramp for Naul.

We are here Naul

Balbriggan E01

Skerries

Lusk Ashbourne

Ballyboughal

Rush

M1 M2

E01 Applewood

Malahide Portmarnock M50 Ballymun

Blanchardstown

Donaghmede Howth

Dublin

By train The train station closest to the SEAC is Balbriggan, approximately 8.5km. Please visit www.irishrail.ie for details of train services to and from Balbriggan. By bus The Local Link 195 Ashbourne-Balbriggan daytime bus route stops outside the SEAC.

Donabate

Swords

Clonee

We are approximately 5km from the M1 Motorway exit. When you reach Naul village, we are housed in the Thatched Cottages immediately on your left-hand side.

There are now also Friday & Saturday late-night bus services stopping at the SEAC, running to and from Swords, Balbriggan & Ashbourne. More details are available from ‘How To Get Here’ on our homepage at www.tseac.ie Please visit www.locallink.ie or www. dublinbus.ie or www.buseireann.ie for details of other bus routes to and from surrounding areas.

Séamus Ennis Archive Dedicated to the memory of Séamus Ennis, the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary Arts Centre, which aims to develop and maintain Arts & Cultural activities in rural Fingal. We hope to add to our collection of information and artefacts for a new Séamus Ennis Archive over the coming months; please contact us on (01) 8020898 or info@tseac.ie if you have information or articles that you feel would be of value to our collection. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Become a Friend Show your support for the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre and save yourself a small fortune by joining our Friend’s Scheme. We have a selection of Friend’s Membership Schemes for 2019-2020. Membership runs to one calendar year from the date of your subscription. So, now you can get even more from your SEAC Friend’s Membership!

Individual Membership This will entitle you to: • A discount of 20% on the admission price of 1 ticket to most events • Complimentary tickets to events of your choice up to the value of €32 • Free admission to our Slow Sessions • Free admission to our Cinema screenings as well as other special Cinema events and a 20% discount for 1 guest. • Advanced notice and booking via our website, up to 10 days before events are made available to the general public

• An invitation for two to all exhibition launches and special events • Free entry into our annual draw for ‘The Golden Ticket’ which entitles the lucky winner to free admission to all events run by The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre for a year • 10% discount on group bookings of 6+ • Reserved seating • Priority admission to Summer events held in the Piper’s Garden • Invitations to exclusive Friends’ social events held throughout the year

Dual Membership This will entitle you to: • A discount of 20% on the admission price of 2 ticket to most events • Complimentary tickets to events of your choice up to the value of €32 • Free admission to our Slow Sessions • Free admission to our Cinema screenings as well as other special Cinema events • Advanced notice and booking via our website, up to 10 days before events are made available to the general public • An invitation for two to all exhibition

€85

launches and special events • Free entry into our annual draw for ‘The Golden Ticket’ which entitles the lucky winner to free admission to all events run by The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre for a year • 10% discount on group bookings of 6+ • Reserved seating • Priority admission to Summer events held in the Piper’s Garden • Invitations to exclusive Friends’ social events held throughout the year

€120