Galway’s Town Hall Theatre has launched its busiest Autumn/Winter programme ever with an outstanding line-up of theatre, comedy, music, dance, musicals, film, and lots of special events for all ages.
Dylan Moran, Ruby Wax, Al Murray, James Vincent McMorrow, Lisa O'Neill, Mikel Murfi, Mary Coughlan, Bressie, John Creedon, and Sean Keane are just some of the big names of the Irish and international entertainment scene featured in the Town Hall’s October to December line-up.
Full details about the new season – including information about Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and Galway Comedy Festival - are published in the theatre's new s eason brochure, now available to download from the Town Hall’s website www.tht.ie
Theatre highlights this season include critically acclaimed productions by Brokentalkers, Fishamble, Christian O'Reilly, David Joyce, Seamus O'Rourke, Peter Gowen and Patrick Cullivan and Studio performances by Ranch House Productions, Eoin Ryan, Eva's Echo and Wren Theatre.
Town Hall Theatre's Autumn/Winter programme features many of the best dance companies in the country: Junk Ensemble, CoisCeim, Ballet Ireland and Galway's own Youth Ballet West. An expected highlight will be Floating On A Dead Sea, inspired by Catherine Young's experience visiting Palestine.
An eclectic music programme includes G4, Ronan Collins, The Celtic Tenors, Lisa O'Neill, James Vincent Mc Morrow, Mary Coughlan (extra performance added ), Robert Mizzel and Claddagh Choral (two concerts - each with special guests ).
And in response to public demand, an extensive line-up of tribute acts has also been included this season featuring The Greatest 80s Show, The Mersey Beatles, the Elton John Show, ELO Again (a superb tribute to the great band led by Jeff Lynne ), Abba and an amazing Elvis, while Claregalway’s 9 Arch Musical Society return with a large-scale production of the classic musical comedy Rock of Ages.
Galway Comedy Festival runs at the Town Hall, as well as appearances from Sean Begley, Conal Gallen, Rory's Stories, Al Murray, David O'Doherty, Jarlath Regan (extra performances added ) and Emma Doran.
Very special spoken word events include TedX Galway, Bressie, Dr David Colman and John Creedon in conversation with Billy Keane about John’s new book. Other special events include Bingo Loco at the Black Box, the amazing Keith Barry, Galway favourites Dreamboys, and the annual Christmas Food and Craft Fair.
Events for families include Baboro Festival, Branar, Whistleblast, Joe the Magician and the wonderful Renmore Pantomime. Productions by Salerno, Colaiste na Coiribe, Bangers and Crash, the eagerly awaited return of the popular Bish Bash, and the annual Gael Linn Scleip along with PASG and Hession School of Dance ensure there is lots to choose from for Galway teenagers and young people.
