It’s about to get very, very loud - And So I Watch You From Afar are coming back

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

Finbar Hoban Presents...And So I Watch You From Afar’s Live at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar this May Bank Holiday weekend. And So I Watch you From Afar release their highly talked about third album today March 15 titled All Hail Bright Futures.

All Hail Bright Futures could be taken as both an ethos for the album and the band. There is a new colour scheme in place: new textures, emotions, sounds and voices. The 12-track, 43 minute, album is dominated by a sunnier disposition, a positive uplift that more closely matches the euphoria the Northern Ireland trio have been instilling in audiences through their music in a live setting for the last five years.

Grease comes to the Quay School

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

Congratulations are due to all of the sixth class pupils in the Quay School, Westport, who recently took part in a production of Grease - The Musical. The school hall was full to capacity for each nights performance. More than 250 people attended the show and were stunned at the standard of performance. Some 30 children began rehearsals last January and continued each week until mid-February. A large number of parents were involved with this production and their commitment was second to none. As the performances approached, rehearsals took place twice weekly and eventually a third practice session was included. The sixth class pupils had been working diligently with the production team to include as many original hits from the musical as possible. On many occasions the audience were on their feet to sing along with the show and as the fun came to an end the audience again rose to their feet and accorded the children several standing ovations. Thanks are to go out to all of the production team: Tia Crowley, Loretta Kerrigan, Ann Mc Hale, Judy Fahy, Alice Lennon and Ann Mc Hale. Thanks also to their class teacher Susan Murray and to the large number of parents who helped in so many ways. A particular word of thanks to Etna Doherty who painted various backdrops on the stage.

The Emigrants’ Farewell is set to wow visitors to Mayo

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

A show which enthralled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic last year, has been confirmed to play the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday April 19, as part of the build up to the summer shows.

Ballet Ireland present Cinderella, After the Ball in Castlebar

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

Ever wondered what happened to Cinderella and Prince Charming after they got married? Well, Ballet Ireland takes up the story when the pair return from their honeymoon! The ballet starts after the Ball and the most famous incident in fairy-tale history – that of a lost shoe! You’ll meet the not quite so 'happily ever after' Cinderella and Prince Charming.

The Chinese State Circus is coming to town

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

Mayo is no stranger to playing host to some of the best events from the world of culture and arts and this spring will be no different as the fantastic production of the incomparable Chinese State Circus will be wowing audiences in Castlebar. China’s greatest circus will take to the stage at The Royal on Monday, April 15 with their premiere show ‘Yin Yang’ as part of their 12 date theatre tour across Ireland.

Out & About in Mayo

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

Garrymore Drama Group present Dancing at Lughnasa

Exciting arts project to start in Ballycroy this month

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

Mayo County Council Arts Office was recently awarded significant funding from the Arts Council Local Partnership Scheme to mark Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU. The project, entitled ‘I Could Read The Sky’, will see the arts office and Mayo Arts Squad work with Dead Good Guides (UK) and local artists to develop an integrated art project, which will culminate in a public event at Ballycroy National Park on April 13 and 14. The physical landscape of Ballycroy, on the periphery of the European continent, sustains a history of human development, inhabitation, craft, trades, culture, and the arts. This project aims to unearth these threads and use that knowledge to raise consciousness around values that shape our present and future.

Trio Medieval bring their unique talents to Castlebar

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

“Beguiling”, “intoxicating” and “mesmerising” are just some of the superlatives used by critics to describe the extraordinary Trio Medieval, performing at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday, April 15 at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour.

Ghost Trio hit the Linenhall

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

A musical treat of the highest order is on the cards when dazzling singer Iarla Ó Lionáird combines his glorious vocal talents with pioneering fiddle player Cleek Schrey and All-Ireland champion uilleann piper Ivan Goff at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday March 25 at 8pm.

Tuesdays with Morrie comes to the Royal

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

For two nights only this heart-warming exploration of friendship and life written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom comes to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. This performance will be directed and produced by Breda Cashe, and performed by Terry Byrne as Morrie Schwartz and Andy Murray as Mitch Albom. It will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 2013 with doors opening at 7pm and the show taking place at 8pm. Tickets cost €20 for adults and €16 with a concession or €12 for a child.

Pat Shortt is coming back to Castlebar

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

The one and only Pat Shortt brings his hilarious new show I Am the Band to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Saturday, March 23 at 8pm.

Catalyst Arts at the Linenhall

Fri, Mar 08, 2013

As part of its 20th birthday programme, Catalyst Arts presents Score, an exhibition of innovative contemporary art selected from its membership base. Catalyst Arts is an artist-led gallery in Belfast that has been at the heart of contemporary art in Northern Ireland since 1993. Twenty years on, Catalyst Arts has hosted some 60 directors and 1,000 artists, spanning continents and stages in artistic career. In keeping with the numerical theme, Catalyst presents a group show of sculpture, painting, and more in which none of the works exceeds 20cm in any direction. A diverse, intriguing, and playful show that offers a snapshot of contemporary artistic practice from the island of Ireland. The exhibition continues until Saturday March 30.

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