The big event is at the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 09, 2010

Fringe festival favourite The Event comes to Castlebar

The magic of Disney comes to life on stage

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

What do Snow White, Cinderella, and Belle all have in common? Apart from being princesses in three of Disney’s classic fairy tales that have warmed the hearts of generations, this month their stories will be brought to life on stage in the Royal Theatre for six magical shows. Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales is about to touch down in Castlebar for the first time, having taken the globe by storm, Castlebar will soon be enchanted by these tales.

Feld Entertainment’s production of these magical stories will bring the stories of Snow White, Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast to the stage in one amazing two hour spectacular. According to Sara Maulucci, who plays Snow White, dreams do come true, like they have for her. “Ever since I was three years old and went to Disney World, I said I wanted to be a Disney princess and my mother thought I was mad, but I’m living that dream every day on stage,” she said.

Mayo dance group stepping their way to success on Glas Vegas

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Na Céimeanna Beaga dance group who are made up of Tommie McHale (Ballina), Louise Dunne (Westport), Ronan Kelly (Ballaghaderreen), Liadh McGrath (Pullathomas), and Jamie Reape (Enniscrone) made it through the semi-final stage on Glas Vegas, the popular talent show on TG4 last Sunday night. They are now one of the final four out of the original 900 acts who started the competition. These young dancers are having an amazing time and are attracting a lot of interest as they dazzle audiences with their intricate steps. They will have to perform two new routines and these will be devised by their teacher Sylvan Kelly of the Sylvan Kelly school of dance. You can look forward to some more breathtaking dancing during the final of the current series of Glas Vegas which will be broadcast on TG4 at 8.30pm next Sunday. The show will be repeated on Tuesday at 11pm.

Trad legends the Fureys and Davey Arthur back are back

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

The Fureys and Davey Arthur are one of the most respected and best loved Irish traditional institutions in the country. They celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2008 with the release of a live DVD/CD which was recorded in Vicar St, Dublin. They will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre this Saturday evening, April 3.

Screen legends bring comedy God’s Official to Belmullet

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Television legend Mick Lally, former Fair City star George McMahon along with the rising talent of Edwin Mullane will take to the stage in Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet, later this month in a madcap comedy God’s Official. Written by Robert Farquhar and presented by City Theatre Dublin, in association with Back of the Hand Productions it promises to be a great night’s entertainment

A rockstorm is brewing

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Rockstorm presents Aslan, The Undertones, Sons of Gingerbread, Rattle and Hum (U2 Tribute), Jokermouse, and The Hardy Bucks on Easter Saturday at The Royal Theatre Castlebar.

Soul duo return to the decks for a special one night show

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

DJs Johnny and Finbar launched their first soul night in Rowlands Bar way back in 2006. They were relative newcomers to the soul scene in Castlebar although Finbar Hoban had made his DJ debut back in 2001 in the Humbert Inn, which had also seen the likes of DJs Dave Barry and Uggie Horkan take the role of serving up some splendid soul and northern soul nights back at the turn of the decade.

Experience the magic of Keith Barry at The Royal Theatre this April

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Keith Barry returns to The Royal Theatre on Saturday April 10 with his new show The Asylum. After selling out at his Christmas show in Castlebar Keith is back much to the delight of his fans. This new show promises to bring in even more captivating illusions and magic to the stage and fans of Keith will not be left disappointed.

Limbik Theatre company brings The Harbour to the Linenhall

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Limbik Theatre Company presents an evening of enthralling and engaging physical theatre with its dazzling production The Harbour at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday April 8 at 8pm. This funny, moving and visually arresting contemporary tale is inspired by old stories of seal-women. The Harbour follows a daughter’s journey back to her island home, where she finally learns why her mother abandoned her as a child. With haunting live music accompaniment this show explores the fragile nature of the relationships that give us shelter, and a safe haven, in a chaotic and unpredictable world.

Nob Nation will bring the laughs to Castlebar tonight

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

2fm’s popular radio comedy series the Nob Nation show is coming to the Royal TF Theatre Castlebar tonight Friday March 26. The show’s mimic Oliver Callan who broadcasts daily on 2fm has sold out live shows across the country as part of a nation-wide tour from Wexford to Monaghan and Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. A great night's entertainment is guaranteed. Tickets are available from €28 on www.ticketmaster.ie as well as from The Royal Box Office on 0818 300 000. For further information check The Royal Theatre and Event Centre website on: www.theroyal.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie.

Royal Theatre hosting poker tournament this weekend

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

Ladbrokes brings its first poker tournament to The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, this weekend Saturday March 27 and Sunday March 28. This will be a Mayo ranking event and there will be a big demand for places in what promises to be a great weekend of poker.

Registration starts on Saturday at 4pm with tournament commencing from 5pm. Buy in costs €150 including registration fee.

Spellbinding duo to perform at Áras Inis Gluaire

Fri, Mar 26, 2010

As part of Music Network’s April classic tour, virtuoso guitarist Xuefei Yang and cellist Natalie Clein will be performing in the Áras Inis Gluaire centre in Belmullet on Thursday, April 29 at 8.30pm. Natalie Clein’s remarkable talent first came to the world’s attention when, aged 16, she won the BBC’s Young Musician of the Year award. Since then she has won a classical Brit award and performed with many of the world’s finest orchestras and chamber music ensembles.

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