R.S.A.G next up for Finbar Hoban Presents series

Fri, Mar 25, 2011

Multi instrumentalist and artist R.S.A.G comes to play a very exclusive show at Bar Ritz (Mulroy’s Bar) in Castlebar on Saturday night April 2 with a full visual screen show with support coming from The Ambience Affair and The Light Parade, in what promises to be a very intimate show at Mayo’s original alternative night out Finbar Hoban Presents.

Ryan Sheridan live at the Ruby Room

Fri, Mar 25, 2011

This April following his sold out shows around the country in December Ryan Sheridan has just announced his biggest Irish tour to date. The man from Monaghan will be live and direct at The Ruby Room at The Royal Theatre Castlebar on April 15.

Oink, oink - it's Peppa Pig

Fri, Mar 25, 2011

Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends, and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Peppa and friends will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre Castlebar for a number of shows on Saturday April 2 and Sunday April 3. There will be two shows both days at 2pm and 5pm.

Out and about in Mayo

Fri, Mar 25, 2011

Othello at the Linenhall
Bruiser, one of Ireland’s most exciting theatre companies, presents a dazzling new production of Shakespeare’s Othello at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday, April 6 at 8pm. Bruiser Theatre Company explodes onto the stage with an electrifying contemporary take on Shakespeare’s most brutal and gripping thriller-tragedy of love, paranoia, jealousy and murder. This Bruiser adaptation is bareknuckle Shakespeare for today, in an adaptation by the award-winning Patrick J O’Reilly. None of Shakespeare’s script is modernised, yet those who might be fearful of the Bard will find this gritty, breathless drama both exhilarating and relevant! On previous form, this is one not to miss!

Daniel O’Donnell is back for a special summer show

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

The Royal Theatre has announced that Daniel O’Donnell returns to Castlebar for one night on Saturday July 16. Donegal’s favourite son, Daniel O’Donnell, needs no introduction to audiences. His last appearance in Castlebar in July 2010 saw him sing a duet with Susan Boyle much to the delight of a surprised audience.

Daniel’s success has spread far beyond his native shores and he is a major figure in the music scene in Europe, North America, and the UK. In fact, such has been his impact in Britain that in 2002 he was awarded an honorary MBE for his services to the music industry. However Daniel himself has declared that the award which he holds dearest to his heart is being named as Donegal Person of the Year in 1989. He has had 20 UK Top 40 albums as well as 15 Top 40 singles and has sold 10 million albums worldwide.

Margo will take to the stage in the Royal once again

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Margo returns to the Royal Theatre Castlebar for her annual summer concert on Saturday August 13. The Royal Theatre is delighted to welcome back Margo to Castlebar, Margo is a firm favourite in Castlebar and has a great following of fans who come from all over to see her. “Margo always attracts a great crowd and she certainly gives value for money,” said Pat Jennings of the Royal Theatre. “Her show is jammed full of her biggest hits and all the firm favourites.”

Out and about in Mayo

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

2manyDJs are about to hit Castlebar
The legendary 2manyDJs have announced a special late night show at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on March 18. You could say that musicians are in general an exceedingly hard working lot, but few could ever hope to touch the heights of productivity that Stephen and David Dewaele, aka 2ManyDJS, aka Soulwax, do. In 2009 alone they criss-crossed the globe, playing the biggest festivals and stadiums under the guise of both 2ManyDJs and Soulwax. Festival-wise, they played prestigious slots to tens of thousands (indeed, most were headlining slots) at every summer festival worth its salt across the map, with the glorious roll-call including Glastonbury, Creamfields, Ibiza Rocks, and our very own Electric Picnic.

The legendary 2manyDJs have announced a special late night show at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on March 18. You could say that musicians are in general an exceedingly hard working lot, but few could ever hope to touch the heights of productivity that Stephen and David Dewaele, aka 2ManyDJS, aka Soulwax, do. In 2009 alone they criss-crossed the globe, playing the biggest festivals and stadiums under the guise of both 2ManyDJs and Soulwax. Festival-wise, they played prestigious slots to tens of thousands (indeed, most were headlining slots) at every summer festival worth its salt across the map, with the glorious roll-call including Glastonbury, Creamfields, Ibiza Rocks, and our very own Electric Picnic.

Bonnie Tyler returns to the Royal

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

International singing sensation Bonnie Tyler, one of the most distinctive voices in the world of music is coming to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Saturday August 5.

Out and about in Mayo

Fri, Mar 11, 2011

Claremorris Drama Festival
The annual Claremorris Drama Festival kicks off tonight in the town, with the Clonacool Players presenting Brian Friel’s classic Philadelphia Here I Come! at 8.15pm. On Saturday March 12 Compántas Lir will be presenting another of Friel’s work when they put on a production of The Loves of Cass Maguire at 8pm. On Sunday March 13 it is the turn of Kats from Galway who will be staging Portia Coughlan by Marian Carr. The Garrymore Drama Group will be on stage on Monday night March 14 with their production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh, with the Haulbowlin Group next up on Tuesday March 15 with Frank McGuinness’s Someone Who’ll Watch over Me. On Wednesday March 16, Christian O’Reilly’s The Good Father will be performed by DADS from Dunmore. The competition will continue after St Patrick’s Day with Hugh Leonard’s Love in the Title on March 18 by the Ferns Drama Group, and Doubt: A Parable on Sunday March 20 by The Palace Players, from Fermoy. The competition will close on Monday March 21 when the Shoestring Theatre Company, Charleville present Moonshine by Jim Nolan.

Charity fundraiser in Mulranny

Fri, Mar 11, 2011

A book by Maggie Heston called Mother’s Whispers will be launched on March 17 at Nevins, Newfield Inn, Mulranny, from 8pm.

The stars of The Commitments are back in the Royal next week

Fri, Mar 11, 2011

It was 1991 when the film The Commitments burst on to our movie screens and into the hearts and souls of music lovers across the world. Now, for the first time, the stars from The Commitments will reunite for a limited run of concerts in March 2011, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ireland’s favourite film. This will be the first time since the film that the band will perform a full concert together. The stars from The Commitments will perform in The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on March 14. Tickets for this not to be missed show will cost €59.