VISUAL Jan to May 2015 Programme

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VISUAL Programme of Events

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Programme January— May 2015

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SPRING INTO VISUAL THIS SEASON! Join us for cosmic travel in our workshops with Astronomy Ireland or explore the Earth in our trip to Cloughjordan Eco Village. Enjoy extraordinary new performances in the Gallery spaces and much-loved classics in the theatre – and don’t miss our Valentine’s night jazzy lecture on love, or our TWO world premieres – John McKenna’s Lucinda Sly and Theatre Company in Residence WillFredd’s new production, JOCKEY. Plus family activities every Sunday!

VISUAL relies on the passion and commitment of our wonderful VOLUNTEERS in the delivery of our programme and we are very grateful for their support in the gallery and the theatre spaces. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP! VISUAL’s volunteers enjoy free membership of our film club, special discount offers, previews, gallery talks and cultural day trips. For a unique insight into art and culture, great company and the chance to contribute, contact info@visualcarlow.ie or call the Box Office to find out more.

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PROGRAMME Sat 3rd Tues 6th Wed 7th Thurs 8th Thurs 15th Fri 16th Sun 18th Wed 21st Thurs 22nd Sat 24th Sun 25th Sat 30th

Neil Delamere: The Fresh Prince of Delamere 8pm Cinema: La Grande Belleza 8pm Parent and Toddler Art Class re-starts 11am The Black Stallion and WillFredd Theatre in conversation 8pm Carlow Little Theatre: One Act Play Series 8pm Carlow Little Theatre: One Act Play Series 8pm Family Sunday: Lambert Puppets – Hansel and Gretal 3pm Re Orga re-starts weekly 11am Reeling in the Showband Years 8pm Exhibition season opens Family Sunday: Art Workshops 3pm PJ Gallagher 8pm

Comedy Film Workshop Film Theatre Theatre Theatre Workshop Music

€20 €7/5.50 €4 €7/5.50 €15/12 €15/12 €10 €10 €32

Workshop Comedy

€5 €19/17

Sun 1st Tues 3rd Wed 4th Fri 6th Sat 7th Sun 8th Tues 10th Thurs 12th Friday 13th Sat 14th Sat 14th Sun 15th Thurs 19th Fri 20th Sat 21st Sat 21st Sun 22nd Sun 22nd Tue 24th Thurs 26th Thurs 26th Fri 27th Sat 28th Sat 28th

Family Sunday: Artist-led Workshop with Lucy McKenna 3pm The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out a Window...

8pm Re-Orga workshop with John Scott 11am Rebecca Storm 8pm Isla Grant 8pm Family Sunday: Storytelling with David Donohue 3pm IFI Schools cinema: German – Life’s No Piece of Cake 11.30am The Kings of Kilburn High Road 8pm The Kings of Kilburn High Road 8pm IMDT Dance class 3 – 5pm For Jazz and Love (music and spoken word) 8pm Family Sunday: Moon Man 3pm Irish Modern Dance Theatre: HYPERACTIVE 8pm The Fureys 8pm Writing Art Criticism (+ Sat 28th March) 10 – 4.30pm My Brother Joe 8pm Four Day Life Casting and Silicon Prosthetics Workshop 10 – 6pm Family Sunday: Art Workshops 3pm A Whistlestop Tour of the Galaxy for schools 11.30/1pm IFI Schools cinema: Spanish – The Golden Dream 11.30 am Voicebox 7.30pm Equinox Theatre: Memory Box 8pm Art Workshop: Documenting Your Work (+ Sat 7th March) 11 – 4.30pm Neil Delamere: The Fresh Prince of Delamere 8pm

Workshop Film Workshop Music Music Storytelling Film Theatre Theatre Workshop Jazz Film Dance Music Workshop Music Workshop Workshop Schools Film Talk Theatre Workshop Comedy

€5 €7/5.50 €5 €29/27 €26 €5 €5 €15/12 €15/12 €10 €10 €5 €14/11 €26 €15 €25 €350 €5

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Family Sunday: To Space To Space Schools Performance Magic in the Moonlight Carlow College Literary Awards A Portrait of The Artist as a Young Man Weighing In Permaculture and the Ethics of Earth Care: Cloughjordan Johnny McEvoy Curators Tour Family Sunday: Storytelling with Aideen McBride Wizard of Oz Wizard of Oz Art Workshop: Colour mixing Wizard of Oz

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Theatre Theatre Film Literature Theatre Theatre Daytrip Music Galleries Storytelling Musical Musical Workshop Musical

group rates

€5 €5 €15/12 €100 €25

€10 group rates

€7/5.50 Free €17/15 €17/15 €35 €26 Free €5 €15/12 €15/12 €35 €15/12

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PROGRAMME continued Sun 15th Sat 21st Sun 22nd Sun 22nd Wed 25th Thurs 26th Fri 27th Sun 29th Sun 29th Mon 30th Tues 31st

Family Sunday: Wizard of Oz VISUAL Talks: Cosmic Thoughts Family Sunday: Art Workshops VISUAL Jazz Café: The David Ayers Quartet Carlow Writers Co-Op Presents A Taste of VISUAL Comedy Club: Kevin McGahern Lucinda Sly (World Premiere) Family Sunday: Storytelling with Aideen McBride Aisteoiri an Lóchrainn Delta Centre Delta Centre

2.30/7.30pm 2.30pm 3pm 4pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 3pm 8pm 8pm 8pm

Musical Galleries Workshop Music Literature Comedy Theatre Storytelling Theatre Music Music

€15/12 Free €5 €10 €5 €10 €17/15 €5 €10/7 €12/10 €12/10

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Attila Marcel Ballet Barn Peter Pan, Fairies and Broomsticks Ballet Barn Peter Pan, Fairies and Broomsticks Family Sunday: Ballet Barn Peter Pan...

The Nualas: Lock Up Your Husbands David Mc Savage: Don’t Give Up Family Sunday: Art Workshops VISUAL Jazz Café: The David Ayers Quartet Ballet Ireland: Tutus and Beyond Comedy Club: Chris Kent The Matchmaker VISUAL Talks: Poetry, Place and Image Family Cinema Matinee: ET

8pm 2.30/7.30pm 2.30/7.30pm 2.30/7.30pm 8pm 8pm 3pm 4pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 3pm 3pm

Film Ballet Ballet Ballet Comedy Comedy Workshop Music Ballet Comedy Theatre Galleries Film

€7/5.50

Fri 1st Sun 3rd Tues 5th Thurs 7th Fri 8th Sat 9th Sun 10th Fri 15th Sat 16th Sun 17th Thurs 21st Sun 24th Sun 24th

Conference: Nimble Spaces – Ways to Live Together Family Sunday: Storytelling with David Donohue Ida Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine Tom Crean Carmina Burana Aspiro Choir JOCKEY: WillFredd Theatre (World Premiere) JOCKEY: WillFredd Theatre Family Sunday: Human Child Comedy Club: John Colleary Family Sunday: Art Workshops Music Generation Carlow: Young Composers Club

SAVE THE DATE 3pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 4pm/8pm 8pm 8pm 5pm 8pm 3pm SAVE THE DATE

Storytelling Film Music Theatre Galleries Music Theatre Theatre Theatre Comedy Workshop

€5 €7/5.50 €25 €20/18 €25 €10/30* €17/15 €17/15 €10 €10 €5

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€20/18 €19/17 €5 €10 €17/15/14

€10 €21 Free €5

* Denotes a Family Ticket Rate All programme details correct at time of going to print. Please see www.visualcarlow.ie or phone Box Office on 059 917 2400 for more information.

VISUAL Programme of Events

January – May 2015

GETTING HERE

GALLERY AND BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday: Closed Tues – Sat: 11am – 5.30pm Sunday: 2pm – 5pm

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VISUAL is situated in Carlow’s town centre, on the grounds of Carlow College complex. A pedestrian entrance is located on College Street, beside Carlow Cathedral.

By car: Leave the Motorway at Junction 4. VISUAL is located on the Old Dublin Road in the centre of town. Town Council pay parking (including Disabled parking and coach parking) is available onsite, and free after 6.30pm.

By public transport: Carlow is an hour from Dublin by train, with frequent daily services. VISUAL is a 5 minute walk from Carlow Train Station. Bus Eireann and JJ Kavanagh Coaches operate frequent services daily. VISUAL is a 10 minute walk from Carlow Bus Park.

Booking Information The Box Office opens one hour prior to shows. Booking is easy and tickets can be collected at the Box Office or posted to you (for a €1.50 fee).

Tel 059 917 2400 A booking fee of €1 per ticket applies to all card transactions whether purchased online, via telephone or in person, to a maximum of €10. Please note tickets cannot be refunded after purchase. In the unlikely event of a performance cancellation, tickets must be returned to the box office to obtain a refund. Latecomers can only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. Admission cannot always be guaranteed.

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The Floating World Clare Langan

The Floating World

↘ Digital Gallery 10th January – 3rd May 3 x screen video installation Media/Running Time: HD Video, 15 minutes Cinematography: Robbie Ryan/Clare Langan Music: Jóhann Jóhannsson Editor: Adam Finch and Tadhg O’Sullivan This exhibition has been kindly supported by Carlow Local Authority Arts Office and events supported by Poetry Ireland

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Clare Langan’s The Floating World is a multi-screen film which presents a sensitively poetic message about possible futures and our place in the world.

Shot in three contrasting locations, the viewer is led through haunting and elegaic landscapes where white ash or snow swirls and settles, prompting thoughts of a world devasted and beyond habitation. The Floating World questions the relationship between mankind and the earth.

The Floating World premiered as a single channel projection at the prestigious KINO DER KUNST 2013 Munich and was awarded the Prix Videoformes 2014 | Conseil Général du Puy de Dôme at VIDEOFORMES 2014, Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Clare Langan studied Fine Art at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin and with a Fulbright Scholarship, completed a film workshop at NYU. She has represented Ireland in numerous international biennales and won national and international awards for her work. Langan is represented by Nuala Fenton.

This exhibition is accompanied by a publication with texts by Declan Long, Art Writer and Course director of the MA Art in the Contemporary World NCAD, Heinz Peter Schwerfel, Artistic Director of KINO DER KUNST, and a specially commissioned poem by Kerry Hardie. The exhibition has been kindly supported by Carlow Local Authority Arts Office.

Associated Events and Activities: Exhibition Wed 4th March – Sat 4th April, Free Images from The Floating World Series, Oonagh Young Gallery, Dublin 1.

VISUAL talks – Place, Poetry and Image Sat 25th April 3pm, Free Clare Langan in conversation with Orla Ryan on the making of The Floating World and Langan’s practice, with a special recital by poet Kerry Hardy, in partnership with Poetry Ireland.

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Cosmic Dust

Cosmic Dust

↘ Main, Link, Studio Galleries January 24th – May 17th Rudolf Steiner, Anita Groener, Martin Healy, Brian King, Chris Fite Wassalik, Ruth Lyons, Mark Cullen and Remco de Fouw. Featuring George Melies film Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902) This exhibition has been kindly supported by the Anthroposophical Society of Ireland and Carlow Local Authorities Arts Office

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Cosmic dust: tiny particles of solid material floating around in the space between the stars.

This organic matter is the raw material the earth is made from.

VISUAL presents Cosmic Dust, a group exhibition looking at attempts to orient ourselves in the universe that maintains us. Gathering the ideas of artists, scientists and philosophers, Cosmic Dust explores ways in which art, science and the spiritual can combine to offer a deeper understanding of the metaphysical nature of existence. From our connection to the natural world to our place in the stars, the exhibition delves into humanity’s poetic attempts to build systems of thought, meaning and belonging in the face of a vast and unknowable universe.

Associated Events and Activities: Permaculture and the Ethics of Earth Care Sat 7th March 10am, €35 including bus Join us for a daytrip to Cloughjordan Eco Village to explore sustainable and ethical ways of working in harmony with nature. This event has been coordinated in conjunction with The Carlow Community Garden Project.

Meet at VISUAL for 10.

Curators Tour Sun 8th March 2pm, Free A family-friendly tour of the exhibition Cosmic Dust with curator Emma-Lucy O’Brien. This tour will be prior to storytelling with Aideen Mc Bride – make an afternoon of it!

VISUAL talks – Cosmic Thoughts Sat 21st March 2.30pm, Free A stimulating afternoon of discussion with artists and performers from this season at VISUAL. Speakers will include artists Anita Groener, Lucy McKenna, Remco De Fouw, Martin Healy and Ruth Lyons; scientist and theatre-maker, Niamh Shaw; Curator of Cosmic Dust, Emma-Lucy O’Brien and John Clarke, Anthroposophist and John Cage expert.

Left image: Steiner Board:10/02/1923

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PROCESS SPACE

Lucy McKenna Process Space ↘ Upstairs Lobby Gallery 7th March – 12th April

Commonage Process Space ↘ Upstairs Lobby Gallery 19th April – 3rd May

Lucy McKenna Artist Lucy McKenna gives us a glimpse into her working process. Her work traces humanity’s various attempts to reconcile its position in the universe via scientific experiment, technological progress, ritual practice and folklore.

Commonage A presentation of films, images, and research materials from Nimble Spaces, Enabling Design, documenting long term collaborations between artists, architects and adults with a disability, considering ‘home’ and shared living.

Participating artists and architects include Rhona Byrne, Paul Bokslag, LiD Architecture, Meme Architecture, Rionach Ni Neill and Studio Weave. Part of the Ways to Live Together: New Cultures of Housing conference on 1st May. Left image: Ecology of Colour by Studio Weave (UK). Photo: Jim Stephenson.

Right image: Electron Cloud by Lucy McKenna, polypropylene steel installation, 2012

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ART WORKSHOPS

Paper Visual Art – Writing Art Criticism Sat 21st February and Sat 28th March 10am – 4.30pm €15

Documenting Your Work Sat 28th February and Sat 7th March 11am – 4.30pm €100

Colour Mixing Workshop Sat 14th March 11am – 4.30pm €35

Paper Visual Art – Writing Art Criticism PVA is an online and printed journal of art criticism. Over the course of two Saturdays, PVA editors and art critics Nathan O’Donnell and Marysia Wieckiewicz-Carroll will lead workshops on writing art criticism. These will be open and welcoming sessions, exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of writing about visual art and what it means to produce a regional art criticism. Workshops are open to writers at any level. Places are limited and attendance on both days is essential.

Documenting Your Work This workshop, led by professional photographer Ros Kavanagh, will involve guidance on: colour-accurate photography of flat artwork, behind glass and with cross polarization; the use of colour patches and icc profiles; the use of studio lighting and speedlight flash; photographing sculpture using lighting; and installation photography. Participants will need to be proficient with a digital SLR camera and familiar with Photoshop. Due to the technical and hands-on nature of this workshop places will be limited. Attendance on both days is essential

Colour Mixing Workshop This workshop, led by artist Brigit Flannery, will help you identify colour and how to achieve your desired shade and tone. It will explore basic colour theories including those of philosopher Rudolf Steiner, and guide participants in the making of their own individual colour palettes. Bridget is a painter who exhibits nationally and internationally. She has a particular interest and expertise in the theories and techniques of accurate colour mixing. A materials list will be provided.

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THEATRE WORKSHOP

A Life Casting and Silicon Prosthetics Workshop Dave Cullen ↘ Lobby Gallery Sun 22nd February, Mon 23rd February, Sun 1st March and Mon 2nd March 10 – 6pm €350 (€175 deposit required by 7th Feb)

Evil Chimp FX presents

Life Casting and Silicone Prostethics Workshop Ever wanted to channel your inner zombie or create your own crazy cat face? Then this work shop is for you! Brought to you by Dave Cullen from Evil Chimp FX, this four day workshop will cover all of the skills and techniques needed to create individual masks.

From an introduction to life casting, to sculpting your face prosthetic, right through to application of the mask and removal of the prosthetics, this workshop is a step by step guide. Participants will also have their work professionally photographed and will be able to keep their own life cast after the workshop.

This promises to be a truly unique experience. Age: 18+

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SCHOOLS @ VISUAL

A Whistle Stop Tour of the Galaxy Astronomy Ireland Tue 24th February, 11.30 – 12.30 Primary Schools, 1 – 2pm Secondary Schools Group rates Please contact Box Office for more details on 059 917 2400.

In-depth Explorations for Senior Cycle Group rates Please contact Box Office for more details on 059 917 2400.

A Whistle Stop Tour of the Galaxy Join Astronomy Ireland on this immersive journey into space – explore and learn about the planets and their moons, comets, and our home galaxy, the Milky Way. It will also prepare students for the total solar eclipse on March 20th!

In-depth Explorations for Senior Cycle Intensive two-hour workshop for senior cycle art classes, exploring new approaches to the leaving cert galleries question. Workshops aim to give students a new understanding and perspective, using experiential learning in the galleries to make the question – and answer – come alive.

Dates can be arranged in conjunction with the school group and around school timetables.

IFI Schools Screenings German Film: Life’s no Piece of Cake Tues 10th Feb, 11.30am Spanish Film: The Golden Dream Thurs 26th Feb, 11.30am

French Film: Film and date tbc Group rates Please contact Box Office for more details on 059 917 2400.

IFI Schools Screenings This season we will bring three films from IFI School’s Programme, especially tailored for post-primary language students.

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FAMILIES @ VISUAL

Each Sunday afternoon this Season we’ll have activities suited to families and children. From beautiful theatre plays and puppetry to art workshops, storytelling to film – there will always be an enjoyable afternoon in store! Perfect to combine with lunch in Lennon’s and a stroll around the galleries.

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Lamberts Theatre Puppet show: Hansel and Gretel Family Art Workshop Art workshop with artist Lucy McKenna Tales of Space with David Donohue Film – Moon Man Family Art Workshop Play – To Space see Tales of Space with Aideen McBride Musical – Wizard of Oz Family Art Workshop Tales of Space with Aideen McBride Easter Sunday Ballet Barn – Peter Pan Family Art Workshop Film – ET Tales of Space with David Donohue Sing and Shine with Aspiro Choir Theatre – Human Child *note 5pm start time Family Art Workshop

Please note – our Art Workshops have limited places so must be booked in advance.

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Moon Man

Family Sunday Films

Dir: Stephan Schesch, Sarah Clara Weber Lang: English/95 mins Cert G Sun Feb 15th, 3pm €5

ET

Dir: Steven Spielberg Lang: English/115mins Cert PG Sun March 26th, 3pm €5

VISUAL Parent & Toddler class

Wednesdays from 7th Jan – 27th May €4 (1 adult + 2 toddlers or 2 adults + 1 toddler) Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

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Moon Man Moon Man is a lively and offbeat animated feature from the Oscar-nominated producers of The Secret of Kells, Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon. Based on Tomi Ungerer’s best-selling children’s book of the same name, this beautifully-drawn film tells the story of the man on the moon who comes to Earth on the tail of a passing comet...

Family Sunday Films

ET First released in 198 and one of the highest-grossing films ever made, ET tells the story of Elliott, a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed “E.T.”, who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings try to help it get home while attempting to keep it hidden from their mother and the government.

Parent & Toddler Class Don’t forget our Parent & Toddler Class! Facilitated by educator and artist Mairead Kealy, this is a morning of fun art and play for parents, guardians and their toddlers. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided for the grown-ups.

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CINEMA @ VISUAL The Great Beauty (La Grande Bellezza)

Dir: Paolo Sorrentino Lang: English and Italian/142 mins Cert: CLUB Tues 6th January, 8pm Winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film 2014.

The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed the Window and Disappeared

Dir: Felix Herngren Lang: English and Swedish/ 114 mins Cert: 15A Tues 3rd February, 8pm Winner of the Audience Award at European Film Awards 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight

Dir: Woody Allen Lang: English/ 97 mins Cert: PG13 Tues 3rd March, 8pm

The Great Beauty La Grande Bellezza Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty. Poignant, provocative and with a stunningly beautiful soundtack

The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed the Window and Disappeared Based on the internationally best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson, the unlikely story of a 100 year old man who decides it’s not too late to start over. For most people it would be the adventure of a lifetime, but Allan Karlsson’s unexpected journey is not his first.

For a century he’s made the world uncertain, and now he is on the loose again.

Magic in the Moonlight Stanley is a magician who has dedicated his life to revealing fraudulent spiritualists. He plans to quickly uncover the truth behind celebrated spiritualist Sophie and her scheming mother. However, the more time he spends with her, the deeper he falls…

Woody Allen back to his quirky best!

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Continuing to bring you the best in European and classic film, the VISUAL cinema club membership represents fantastic value at only €30 for seven screenings, temporary memberships available on the night for €7/€5.50 per screening.

Attila Marcel

Dir: Sylvain Chomet Lang: French/106 mins Cert: CLUB

Attila Marcel 33 year-old Paul is a sweet man-child, raised in Paris by his two eccentric and overprotective aunts. His aunts have only one dream for him: to win piano competitions.

Although Paul practices dutifully, he remains unfulfilled until he submits to the interventions of his upstairs neighbor, Madame Proust, in a colourful, whimsical and sweetly funny tale.

Tues 7th April, 8pm Winner of the Best Actor Award at the Beijing Film Festival

Ida

Dir: Pawel Pawlikowski Lang: Polish/82 mins Cert: PG 13 Tues 5th May, 8pm Winner of the International Critics Award at Toronto International Film Festival 2014

The Black Stallion

Thurs 8th January, 8pm €7/5.50 7/5.50

Ida A young nun in 1960s Poland is on the brink of taking her vows when she discovers a troubling family secret at the time of Nazi occupation. It prompts her to take a journey, opening up a new and challenging world.

Visually stunning, starkly poetic and with outstanding performances, it’s been hailed as a masterpiece by film critics – Peter Bradshaw (The Guardian) and Tim Robey (The Telegraph).

SPECIAL SCREENING WillFredd Theatre VISUAL Theatre Company in Residence

The Black Stallion As WillFredd begin the final preparations for the making of their brand new work, JOCKEY, we explore Ireland’s passionate love affair with horses. Adapted from the beloved novel

by Walter Farley, The Black Stallion is a 1979 family classic highlighting the bond between man and horse that leads to astonishing feats on the race track. Join Director Sophie Mottley, Writer and racing enthusiast David Donohue, cast and crew for an evening of hot toddies and horse talk, with panel discussion after the screening.

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COMEDY @ VISUAL The Comedy Club is back! Laugh away the winter blues with some of the best in the business in the cosy confines of the GB Shaw Bar. With hot toddies on demand, we’ll get you through to the summer!

Kevin McGahern Thurs 26th March, 8pm €10

Chris Kent Thurs 23rd April, 8pm €10

Kevin McGahern Host and frontman of RTE’s Republic of Telly, Kevin is well-known for his infamous The Man Who Slipped on the Ice video, directed by Tom Walsh and also for his starring role in The Hardy Bucks. These days he can be found behind the desk on Republic of Telly and on stage in the various comedy clubs in Dublin.

Chris Kent Back for his third year, Chris deals with his irrational fears and a quirky combination of real life events. Growing up with misophonia (hatred of certain sounds-not including laughter... phew!), is only the tip of the iceberg.

Voted within the Top Five Irish Comedians (Hot Press Magazine), sharing the stage with Bill Burr, Dylan Moran and David O’Doherty, Kent is effortlessly original; a natural born comedian.

John Colleary Thurs 21st May, 8pm €10

John Colleary When not gigging nationwide and beyond, John stars and co writes for IFTA nominated shows Irish Pictorial Weekly (RTE1), and The Savage Eye (RTE2). Colleary also scooped a PPI award for sketch comedy on Today FM’s Last Word – a festival regular and a must see.

“John Colleary delivered what can only be described as a flawless set” – GO Belfast “...worth seeing again and again and again.”

– CAPITAL COMEDY

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VISUAL EVENTS The Fresh Prince of Delamere!

Sat 3rd Jan and 28th Feb, 8pm €20 “Simply put, Delamere is a master” – The Scotsman

Lisa Richards Agency presents

The Fresh Prince of Delamere!

Delamere is renowned for his quick-witted on-stage banter, well-observed yarns and sell-out shows – including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. Expect this show to deliver the same powerhouse performance from the star of RTÉ’s The Panel, 2nd Republic, BBC’s The Blame Game, Fighting Talk and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

An evening of Tears, Cheers and Laughter Thurs 15th and Fri 16th Jan, 8pm €15/12

Carlow Little Theatre presents

An evening of Tears, Cheers and Laughter CLTS kick-start our theatre year with 3 one act plays. Interviews with Loneliness is a though-provoking look at the lives of 3 different women, each searching for the beauty and essence that lies within. Pete and Joe at the Dew Drop Inn is a funny and incisive look at life through the eyes of 2 drinkers who regularly meet at the bar and discuss what hits their fancy on any given day. Costa Del Packet is a very funny lool at package holidays as four women arrive at Del Sol and find themselves stranded in a workman’s hut on the site of their hotel!

Hansel & Gretel & Bosco

Tom Kelly Promotions presents Lambert Puppet Theatre’s

Sun 18th Jan, 3pm €10

Hansel & Gretel & Bosco The Lambert Puppet Theatre is nationally and internationally renowned for its work throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. They have created some of Ireland’s most loved puppet characters, including Wanderly Wagon’s Judge, and of course, Bosco, who will make a guest appearance at the start of this show. This is a beautiful production with large puppets, colourful sets and exquisite lighting, suitable for an age group up to ten years.

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VISUAL EVENTS Reelin’ in the Showband Years with compere Ronan Collins Thurs 22nd Jan, 8pm €32

Tommy Swarbrigg presents

Reelin’ in the Showband Years Relive the magic of the Dance Hall Nights with this smash-hit show featuring a galaxy of stars from the era. Ronan Collins – as well as singing a Joe Dolan number or two – will compere a host of acts including the legendary Roly Daniels; The Conquerors Showband; Eileen Reid; Lorraine McDonald; and Tommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg – plus a surprise or two as always!

PJ Gallagher: Concussion

Lisa Richards Agency presents

Sat 31st Jan, 8pm €19/17

PJ Gallagher: Concussion Naked Camera’s PJ Gallagher makes his highly anticipated debut at VISUAL, Carlow with a brand new show. PJ has played sold out shows throughout Ireland and at the biggest and best comedy festivals that the country has to offer. He also recently guestpresented Radio Nova’s Morning Glory show, before racing off on the Route 66 Motorbike Challenge in aid of Temple Street Hospital.

Rebecca Storm

Verdant Productions presents

Fri 6th Feb, 8pm €29/27

Rebecca Storm After a sell-out concert in Dublin at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in 2011, theatre icon Rebecca Storm returns for a special show for one night only in Carlow. This is a unique opportunity to see the leading lady of musical theatre perform much-loved musical classics plus some of her personal favourites from a career that has spanned 30 years.

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Isla Grant: From the Heart Tour Sat 7th Feb, 8pm €26

Tom Kelly Promotions presents

Isla Grant: From the Heart Tour Scotland’s most popular singer-songwriter Isla Grant makes a welcome return visit to Ireland for the now traditional tour. In the last year she has completed hugely successful tours of New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK and once again received a Gold Disc for CD sales. Add this to six Platinum Discs already received in Ireland and you can see why this ‘Scottish Lass’ is so popular! Her highly entertaining concert features all of her hit songs.

The Kings of Kilburn High Road Thurs 12th and Fri 13th Jan, 8pm €15/12

Carlow Little Theatre presents

The Kings of Kilburn High Road Back by popular demand, last summer’s production returns for two nights only! Six Irishmen emigrated to London in the 1970s, planning their triumphant homecoming as rich men. Twenty five years later, only Jackie returns home – in a coffin. In the shoddy back room of an Irish centre in Kilburn, the remaining five gather to mourn him and the loss of unfilled dreams. Cast includes Paddy Behan, Larry McNally, Kieran Shields, John Hickey and Paul Dunne.

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VISUAL EVENTS

After a sell-out show last November VISUAL are delighted to announce the return of The David Ayers Quartet for three more gigs this Spring!

For Jazz and Love The David Ayers Quartet and Dr Noel Kavanagh Sat 14th Feb, 8 – 11pm €10

The David Ayers Quartet Sun 22nd March and Sun 19th April, 4 – 7pm €10

A Valentine’s Night Special

For Jazz and Love The David Ayers Quartet is joined by special guest Dr. Noel Kavanagh – Dr. Blue Note to some – for a quirky, provocative and entirely entertaining lecture on the philosophy of love. For those who have love and those in pursuit of it, we’ll be serving prosecco and whiskey sours!

The VISUAL Jazz Café

The David Ayers Quartet The David Ayers Quartet is led by accomplished American guitarist David Ayers and superbly accompanied by some of Ireland’s finest musicians in Padraig Whelan (Piano, Vocals), Ken Nolan (Acoustic Double Bass) and Ger Farrell (Drums and Percussion). Their sound is inspired by the great 50s and 60s Blue Note-ers Jazz groups and whether they are playing the classic beautiful standards or a bluesy soul tinged original, it always swings like mad!

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HYPERACTIVE

Irish Modern Dance Theatre presents

Thurs 19th Feb, 8pm €14/11

HYPERACTIVE The internationally acclaimed Irish Modern Dance Theatre, brings its explosive new piece, Hyperactive to VISUAL’s galleries, hot on the heels of standing ovations at Galway Arts Festival and Dublin Dance Festival. This hugely athletic, funny and high-energy piece features a cast of four outstanding male dancers, whose backgrounds range from Broadway to street dance.

Stretching horseplay and dance to the limit, this human dance installation gives a unique interpretation of VISUAL’s stunning gallery spaces in a notto-be-missed performance. “Hyperactive… teeming with dance energy and boyish glee… get-down-and-dirty dance. It is highly charged, wonderfully high-octane exhibitionistic fun, an entertaining sugar rush for all involved.”

– Seona Mac Reamoinn (The Irish Times)

Dance Workshops Sat 14th Feb, 3 – 5pm €10

Re Orga Dance Workshops (over 50s) Every Wednesday from 14th Jan, 11am €5

Dance Workshops For anyone interested in dance and movement, this is an opportunity to join Irish Modern Dance Theatre’s John Scott in an exploration of how the body moves and responds to space.

Re Orga Dance Workshops (over 50s) These popular sessions led by dance artist Alicia Christofi-Walshe, encourage, inspire, and motivate people to get dancing. The classes emphasise maintaining flexibility, strength, balance, and co-ordination, all in a relaxed and social environment. Special Re Orga workshop with John Scott – Wed 4th February.

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The Fureys Fri 20th Feb, 8pm €26

The Fureys The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination.

Their songs and music have received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls around the world.

Renowned for hit songs I will love you, Sweet 16, The Green fields of France, The old man and Red rose café they will also be including songs from their new album The Times They are a Changing.

Starring Ben Dolan

My Brother Joe – The Story Of Joe Dolan Sat 21st Feb, 8pm €25

My Brother Joe – The Story Of Joe Dolan Throughout his singing career, Joe Dolan’s energetic and charismatic stage performances thrilled audiences throughout the world.

Joe’s brother Ben shared the stage with his younger brother for 47 fun-filled years. He returns now to share the songs and stories, joined by his daughter Sandra, sons Ray and Adrian with Karen and The Dolans, plus The Original Joe Dolan Backing Band.

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Voice Box Thurs 26th Feb, 7.30pm €5

Voice Box This Spring, we will hear from a host of inspiring people. Ten speakers have 5 minutes each to tell us why they do what they do. Come along to cheer them on and enjoy an fun and inspiring evening with Carlow’s creative forces.

Speakers include; John Clark (Music in Kilkenny co-ordinator and John Cage expert), Anya von Gosslen, (Gallerist and Curator), Remco de Fouw (Artist), Bridget Flannery (Artist) – and many more!

Kindly supported by Carlow Brewing Company and Carlow Local Authorities Arts Office – free bottle of O’Hara’s with the first 30 tickets!

Memory Box

Equinox Theatre presents

Fri 27th Feb, 8pm €15/12

Memory Box Equinox Theatre Company presents Memory Box: a dystopian world in which people who are different are feared, persecuted and hunted. Memory Box tells the gripping tale of an extraordinary man who journeys to escape the ‘regime’ armed only with his memories. Equinox was started in 2008 as part of KCAT Art & Study Centre. It has grown into a bold, brilliant, beautiful and brave ensemble. Artists with learning disabilities and other disadvantages work in collaboration with other professional theatre practitioners to create work that challenges and delights both makers and audience. There will be a post show discussion following this performance.

Please note this will be a relaxed performance. Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability.

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TO SPACE Sun 1st March Families Performance 3pm Mon 2nd March Schools performance 11am €10

Niamh Shaw presents

TO SPACE Carlow-born Scientist and performer Dr. Niamh Shaw has dreamed of space travel from the age of eight. After a year of interviewing astronauts, astrophysicists, space industries and potential future colonists of Mars, she’s discovered that what was once her childhood dream may soon become a reality. In a family-friendly multimedia immersive performance that buzzes with new technologies, she explores the beauty, darkness and humanity of Space – to infinity and beyond!!

With support of Arts Council and Science Foundation Ireland Discover Programme 2014. Made in association with CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory and ESERO Ireland.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Thurs 5th March, 8pm €17/15

Directed by Jimmy Fay Produced by Anthony Fox Adapted by Tony Chesterman

The New Theatre in association with Richard Ryan Promotions presents

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Following its national and Parisian tour, this classic tale of Stephen Dedalus follows the young man during his formative years as he breaks away from the Irish Catholic conventions of his past to become an artist who will “encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.”

– Aoife Ryan (entertainment.ie). “What makes this production such a success is how director Fay allows the language to do the work, which Joyce uses like a musician as he entices us to hear his song.” – Belfast Telegraph.

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Weighing In Fri 6th March, 8pm €17/15

Starring Rose Henderson (Fair City, Father Ted) as Breda and Isobel Mahon (The Clinic, Glenroe) as Pam McGowan

Cailín Deas Productions presents

Weighing In Weighing In is a fast paced comedy about life, love and dieting – and how we all need to adjust the scales to find the right balance. Easi-Slims insufferable new member Pam McGowan has it all. With a perfect home life and having lost four stone, Pam is only attending meetings to maintain her svelte figure.

She takes in hand the struggling Breda and power walks her into a new way of life, a disciple of the highpriestess of low-carbs. However, when Pam’s mask begins to slip, Breda is reminded that things aren’t always what they appear to be – sometimes you already have the life you want! “infectiously enjoyable… a delightful look at the hysteria of the weight-loss industry” – Michael Moffatt

An Evening with Johnny McEvoy Sat 7th March, 8pm €26

Tom Kelly Presents

An Evening with Johnny McEvoy Johnny McEvoy has been one of the most enduring and talented singer/ songwriters in these islands over the past 50 years. His concert performance is second to none with his songs beautifully delivered with storytelling of the finest order. This nostalgic evening of ‘Song and Story’ features all of Johnny’s many hit songs, including Muirsin Durkan, Boston Burglar and Those Brown Eyes. His songs are haunting, evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style.

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The Wizard of Oz

Thurs 12th and Fri 13th March, 7.30pm Sat 14th March, 2.30pm and 7.30pm Sun 15th March, 2.30pm and 7.30pm €15/12

Slapdash Theatre presents

The Wizard of Oz Slip on your ruby slippers and hold onto your baskets as Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale is swept away by a magical tornado to a mystical land full of witches (good and bad), munchkins (entirely good) and The Great and Most Powerful Wizard of Oz! Join Dorothy with her trio of unlikely guides on a perilous journey along the yellow brick road (full of cantankerous trees, flying monkeys and lions and tigers and bears – Oh my) to ask the Great and Powerful Oz to help her find her way back to Kansas. A great and most magical family show not to be missed!

A Taste of VISUAL

Carlow Writers’ Co-Operative presents

Wed 25th March, 7.30pm €5

A Taste of VISUAL Having explored the gallery spaces and the rich seams of thought in our Cosmic Dust exhibition, Carlow Writers Co-op invite us to join them and sample the fruits of their labour, accompanied by some delicious locally-produced food and drink! This evening of short poetry and prose readings celebrates the flourishing creativity of the Carlow region with all the senses, and sows seeds for future harvests… Hungarian composer, Martin Sipos, based in Bagenalstown will play some of his original compositions during the evening.

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Lucinda Sly

by John MacKenna

Fri 27th March, 8pm €17/15

Mend and Make Do and VISUAL presents THE WORLD PREMIERE of

Lucinda Sly

by John MacKenna In March 1835, ten thousand people crammed the streets of Carlow to see the public hanging of Lucinda Sly and John Dempsey. It was to be the last such hanging of a woman in the town. Sly and Dempsey had been convicted of the murder of Lucinda’s husband, Walter. Lucinda was a Protestant, John a Catholic; Lucinda was a landowner, John her labourer; Lucinda was 58 years old, John was less than half her age. They were lovers.

John MacKenna’s new play is a tale of love, lust, land and murder – a passionate and powerful play intended for over-16s. Lucinda Sly is the first of a trilogy of plays – The Barrow Trilogy – set in this area, to be produced by Mend & Make Do Theatre Co in association with VISUAL over the next two years.

The will be a post show discussion on Friday 27th March.

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Aisteoiri an Lóchrainn (Theatre Festival 2015)

Sun 29th March, 8pm €10/7 For more information about the festival, email eolas@ glorcheatharlach.ie or call Glór on 059 9158105

Féile Drámaíochta Cheatharlach 2015

Aisteoiri an Lóchrainn Theatre Festival 2015 Beidh Féile Drámaíochta 2015 ar siúl in Amharclann VISUAL ar an Domhnach, 29ú Márta. Léireoidh Aisteoirí an Lóchrainn, Ceatharlach chomh maith le cumainn drámaíochta trasna na tíre a gcuid drámaí ag an bhféile.

VISUAL will host the Irish Language Drama Festival 2015 on Sunday, 29th March. Theatre groups from across the country including Carlow’s Aisteoirí an Lóchrainn will perform dramas ‘as Gaeilge’ throughout the day.

This event is part of Féile na Gaeilge, the Irish language festival in Carlow which runs throughout March and includes the Pan-Celtic Sing Contest in the Seven Oaks Hotel on 7th March.

Showtime!

Mon 30th March and Tues 1st April, 8pm €12/10

Delta Performers Proudly Presents:

Showtime!

Showtime! will bring you on a musical journey and features the amazing talents of our performers developed over many years. Showtime! is a show about hope, happiness, determination, working together, friendship and most of all the enjoyment our performers demonstrate, as disability fades into the background and real talent is the focus on the night.

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VISUAL EVENTS Peter Pan, Fairies and Broomsticks

Ballet Barn presents

Fri 10th April – Sun 12th April, 2.30pm and 7.30pm €15/12/10 or €45 for a family ticket.

Peter Pan, Fairies and Broomsticks This season Ballet Barn presents six performances of Peter Pan, variations from La Sylphide and plus some fairies and goblins! Join our young performers as they celebrate their achievements in captivating performances dancing to music

by Mendelssohn, Strauss, Shostakovich – and even some Elton John!

Lock Up Your Husbands

The Nualas present

Fri 17th April, 8pm €20/18

Lock Up Your Husbands When this show previewed in Dolan’s of Leitrim at least three Gardai and a relationship counsellor had to be called. As part of their ensuing community service (six weeks scooping out litter from the Shannon) the girls were obliged, for health and safety reasons, to call this sweltering new show Lock Up Your Husbands. You have been warned.

David McSavage: Don’t Give Up

Sat 18th April, 8pm €19/17 “the most divisive comedian in the country” – Evening Herald

Verdant Productions presents

David McSavage: Don’t Give Up The writer and star of the critically acclaimed hit TV show, The Savage Eye, David McSavage is one of Ireland’s most popular comedians.

His cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life and nothing is safe from his truth induced interpretations.

A regular guest on TV and radio shows in Ireland for many years, David has also toured extensively internationally.

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VISUAL EVENTS The Matchmaker

by JB Keane Fri 24th April, 8pm €21 Starring comedian Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy of Glenroe fame in Michael Scott’s hit production

Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine

Thurs 7th May, 8pm €25

SFX presents

The Matchmaker

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

Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine Between them, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny have been at the helm of legendary traditional and folk bands like Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, The Bothy Band and, most recently Mozaik.

Over the course of their careers, they have contributed to a veritable renaissance in Irish traditional and folk music.

Ballet Ireland presents Tutus & Beyond

Tues 21st April 8pm €17/15 EARLY BIRD Book before 20th March and get your tickets for €14

Ballet Ireland presents

Tutus & Beyond Ballet Ireland return with another fantastic production. Tutus & Beyond pays tribute to the purity of classical ballet, whilst also celebrating the excitement of contemporary dance.This production will chart a journey of ballet from the late 19th century into the 21st.

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VISUAL EVENTS Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer

Written and Performed by Aidan Dooley Fri 8th May,8pm €20/18

Play on Words Theatre present

Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer

“This magnificent revelation of a fascinating character simply compels a standing ovation” – Gerry Colgan (The Irish Times)

Carmina Burana

↘ VISUAL Galleries 9 May, 8pm €25

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. This multiaward winning show has now played critically acclaimed sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK.

Carlow Choral Society and members of the Aspiro Youth Ensemble

Carmina Burana Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Carlow Choral Society join together with members of Aspiro Youth ensemble and some of Ireland’s finest professional musicians and soloists to perform this powerful piece of music by composer Carl Orff (1895 – 1982). This is a unique opportunity to experience the work in the stunning surroundings of VISUAL’s Main Gallery.

Image: Set design by Helmut Jürgens for a performance of Carmina Burana in München in 1959.

Aspiro presents Sing & Shine

Aspiro presents

10th May, 4pm and 8pm €10/30 family ticket

Sing & Shine Sing & Shine is an Aspiro Choir education and outreach project for teenagers which aims to enhance the well-being, mental health and positive transformation of young people through singing. Supported by Merck, Sharpe and Dome via their ‘Neighbour of Choice’ programme.

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JOCKEY

WillFredd Theatre presents The WORLD PREMIERE of

Fri 15th and Sat 16th May €17/15

JOCKEY Co-created with Emma O’Kane with support in development from VISUAL, Carlow.

The Sport of Kings is in the blood. Emma O’Kane has just discovered it.

Emma has danced professionally for 20 years, from Ireland to Russia, en pointe to pointe*. Now she’s jumping onto a new stage – a racecourse. But she’s not riding out alone.

Her Damsire** Philip de Burgh O’Brien was a turf journalist in the 1940s-70s.

He died before Emma was born but now his writing lives on. From Philip’s writing to Emma’s experience of learning to ride a racehorse, JOCKEY explores the relationship between the dancer, the jockey and the Irish thoroughbred.

Working with jockeys, trainers, physiotherapists, bookmakers and racing professionals in Ireland’s Thoroughbred counties, developed with support from VISUAL, WillFredd Theatre bring you JOCKEY, a dance theatre piece which is the culmination of a year’s collaborative encounters with the Irish Racing Community.

WillFredd Theatre are VISUAL’s Theatre Company in Residence, supported in partnership by the Arts Council, the Local Authority Arts Office and VISUAL. Don’t miss their screening of The Black Stallion and discussion of this work in progress on Thurs 8th Jan! See p15 for details. *ballet term for dancing on your toes **racing term for a horse’s grandfather

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Human Child

Collapsing Horse Theatre presents

Sunday May 17th, 5pm €10

Human Child Inspired by changeling myths from Irish mythology and the poetry of WB Yeats, Human Child is a blazing adventure, a fantasy story that mixes puppetry, comedy and live music. “Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild. With a faery, hand in hand. For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand.” Come and celebrate Yeats’ anniversary with this beautiful family show! Suitable for 6+ “A mountain of imagination... a marvel!” – Sunday Times. “Human Child is the perfect escape, fortifying Collapsing Horse as one of the most exciting new theatre companies in Ireland” – entertainment.ie. “Stand-alone triumph” – Herald. “Best Kids Theatre 2012” – Irish Times.

The Showcase of MGC’s Young Composers’ Club

Sun 24th May Details TBC

Music Generation presents

The Showcase of MGC’s Young Composers’ Club HOLD THE DATE!! This event will see the culmination of a year-long masterclass project involving MGC’s Young Composers’ and Musicians’ Club showcasing their new works written by young people for young people, mentored by Linda Buckley and the Robinson Panoramic Quartet. The club evolved from a collaborative project in 2013 between VISUAL, the Local Authority Arts Office and Music Generation, which saw students from Borris Vocational School respond to the work of Janet Cardiff by composing Speranza, a stunning choral work, led by contemporary composer, Linda Buckley. Speranza has gone on to be performed to critical acclaim internationally, so this promises to be an inspirational evening of music!

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SAVE THE DATE! Ways to Live together: New Cultures of Housing

Fri 1st and Sat 2nd May

NIMBLE SPACES Ways to Live Together: New Cultures of Housing

An international conference exploring participative design, co-housing and new ways to imagine social housing in the 21st Century. The conference is a co-production between VISUAL, Camphill Communities of Ireland and Department of Geography, Maynooth University, funded by Irish Design 2015 and the Arts Council.

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Centre for Contemporary Art and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre ↘

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