Five women, five stories, one common thread, a hilarious and intimate look at motherhood
Fri, May 08, 2009
The smash-hit, sell out, comedy starring Adéle King, Mum's the Word, portrays a passionate illustration of the joys and agonies of parenting. If you're a mother or father or even loosely related to one, this hysterically funny and poignant collection of issues will touch you in some way. Originally produced in Canada, the award-winning theatrical phenomenon was written by six mothers and has received critical acclaim and attracted sell-out audiences throughout Australia and Canada and across Europe, as well as resounding success at the 2001 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. It deals in shocking detail with all the important elements of childrearing with which those who are already parents will immediately identify, including every parent’s daily immersion in “bathwater, food, spit, snot, blood, vomit, urine, and faeces”. This is a brutally honest, wickedly funny, and exceptionally touching play about parenting — and we've all put someone through it. The show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are available from €25 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.
Read more ...Top Mayo trad fiddler Cora Smyth live at the Linenhall
Fri, May 08, 2009
A featured soloist in many of Michael Flatley’s shows (Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Gold, Celtic Tiger), dazzling Mayo-born fiddler Cora Smyth has also guested on The Chieftains’ Grammy-nominated album Water from the Well before releasing her acclaimed debut solo album Are We There Yet? She will play the Linenhall Theatre on Monday May 25 at 8pm. Joined by a hugely talented band including Seán Og Graham (box), Andy Kingslow (keys) Martin Brunsden (bass) Seán Horsman (guitar), this show mixes up traditional and original tunes with modern arrangements in a compelling and engaging mix of musical styles that promises an exhilarating evening of music.
Read more ...Funny man Andrew Maxwell returns to Castlebar
Fri, May 08, 2009
Andrew Maxwell returns for one night only in the Royal Theatre on Saturday May 16.
Read more ...Do you miss communism? Find out at the Linenhall theatre
Fri, May 08, 2009
Ines Wurth brings her spellbinding one-woman show I Miss Communism to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday May 13 at 8pm.
It’s a story about freedom of the spirit, not about political systems; it’s about a woman coming of age; it’s about war, religion and God; it’s about Oliver Twist... I Miss Communism is a solo show written and developed by actress and writer Ines Wurth with writing partner and director, Mark Soper: a true personal account of Ines’ life growing up in Communist Croatia, through the war which ripped Yugoslavia apart, her escape to Los Angeles, and her return to her homeland to face the family and the world which has shaped her life. Voted Best Touring Show in the UK 2006 (Best Of The Best, Fringe Report), nominated for the Amnesty International Award 2005 and Writer’s Guild Award. Through music, tears and great comic timing, this is a story that won’t leave you untouched.
Read more ...Brown Bull Walking - New Exhibition Running in Museum Café
Fri, May 08, 2009
Brown Bull Walking by County Down based painter Tommy Barr at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in Turlough Park, Castlebar, County Mayo, provides a visual treat for hungry museum visitors. The exhibition is now running in the extension area of Brambles Museum Café and runs for the summer period. This is the second edition of the exhibition and contains a number of the paintings which were so well received at Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange and Knowth) over the Spring Equinox.
Read more ...Summer season in swing at Turlough House
Fri, May 08, 2009
Bealtaine drop in event
Exchange patterns, learn new techniques, bring along your knitting and join in. This is a drop in event that will take place on Friday May 22 from 11am to 1pm in the education room.
One Night With Elvis: Lee Memphis King
Fri, May 08, 2009
Lee Memphis King, after only five years as a full time professional Elvis Presley tribute artist, has risen to be one of the elite of the tribute world with a concert schedule that many could only dream about. After winning the renowned Elvis Festival at Collingwood in Canada in 2005 he embarked on building his career in theatre concerts with a live band performing a two hour one-man show. Promoted by John Hessenthaler of Original Entertainment Programming Ltd, his productions One Night with Elvis and Elvis On Tour have gone from strength to strength and now appear, often to sell-out audiences, in major concert venues across the UK. These include Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Manchester Bridgewater Hall, The Birmingham NIA, Aberdeen AECC, Edinburgh EICC, The Hammersmith Apollo, and London’s Indigo2 as well as large provincial theatres.
Read more ...WhistleBlast Quartet to entertain Knockrooskey National School
Fri, May 01, 2009
The WhistleBlast Quartet – Ken Edge (saxophones and clarinet), Mary Curran (French horn), Sile Daly (oboe and cor Anglais) and Andrew Synnott (piano), as recently seen on RTE’s Nationwide programme, is continuing its series of three-day projects with a visit to Knockrooskey National School, Westport. At the end of the schools workshop/performances the Quartet will perform a short family recital for all the community on Friday May 8 at 6pm in the new Westport Lodge Hotel, Aughagower. The hotel will offer special reductions for meals at this event for those who wish to extend their evening out. The concert is free to the public and will include Faure’s ‘Sicilienne’, the theme from The Simpsons, and music by Tchaikovsky, Lucia Berio, and Stravinsky.
Read more ...The Mighty Diamonds live in the Royal on June bank holiday weekend
Fri, May 01, 2009
The Mighty Diamonds, Donald “Tabby” Shaw, Fitzroy ”Bunny” Simpson and Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson formed in 1969 in the Trenchtown area of Kingston, Jamaica and for the past 39 years have been entertaining and educating the world with their sweet harmonies and conscious lyrics.
They quickly became known as the young group with the Motown sound with their soulful harmonies and polished performances. They first hit singles ‘Country Living’ and ‘Hey Girl’ were recorded on the Channel One label. Their debut album Right Time, released on Virgin, has become a classic. This is an album that belongs in every serious reggae collection. Right Time is probably their most requested song when they perform. ‘Pass the Kouchie’ also became an international hit when first released and then again when it was covered by the Musical Youth and released as ‘Pass the Dutchie’.
Read more ...Original stars of The Commitments at the Royal Theatre this May
Fri, May 01, 2009
“The energy and excitement of Alan Parker’s movie has been transferred into a thrilling, unforgettable live experience that will stir your soul.” Relive all the soul classics from The Commitments live in concert, featuring original Commitments stars Kenneth McCluskey (Derek “The Meatman” Scully) and Dick Massey (Billy “The Animal” Mooney), plus musicians from their multimillion selling albums when they play the Royal Theatre on Sunday May 21.
Read more ...Sculpture launch in Ballyhaunis
Fri, May 01, 2009
A new sculpture by artist Remco De Fouw was officially launched on April 6 by Cathaoirleach Councillor Joe Mellet. The striking art work is in St Gerald’s Court, opposite the church in Ballyhaunis. Many local people turned out on the cold afternoon to meet the artist and attend the unveiling. The artwork, titled Points of View, was commissioned by Mayo County Council’s arts office as part of the ongoing public art commission programme, funded via the Government’s Per Cent for Art scheme.
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