Brendan Grace celebrates forty three years of comedy

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly celebrates 43 years in the comedy business and most of this time at the very top of his profession. Brendan's latest show features the best and most requested pieces from his vast repertoire over the last 43 years.

It is almost panto time again, but who is Goldilocks?

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

Rehearsals have stepped up a gear this week in preparation for Castlebar Pantomime’s production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with just one month to go to show time. Cast and crew are getting really excited about the upcoming show, which this year is being held in Breaffy Arena from Thursday January 7 to Sunday January 10.

This is a huge move for the pantomime and the sense of the unknown is something that the committee and production team are excited about. “It’s a really big step for us and a bit scary, if we are honest, but it also gives us a chance to try new things and mix it up a little,” said the directors Sharon Lavelle and Antoinette Starken.

Achill singer releases charity single

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

Achill based singer Graham Sweeney is an innovative and creative young Mayo singer-songwriter who has released a charity single to raise much needed funds for Galway Hospice. The moving song is a tribute to his dear friend Joan Egan, who sadly passed away earlier this year at the Galway Hospice following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Graham’s new single “I Am” aims to raise much needed funds and awareness for the Galway Hospice, and all proceeds from this special track will be donated to this worthy foundation. The single is available to download for just 99c on iTunes, Google Play, and a host of other download sites.

Michael English tea dance in the Breaffy Ballroom

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Breaffy House Resort has announced an afternoon tea dance with country music star Michael English on Sunday November 29 from 3pm to 5pm. Shake off the cobwebs and dance the afternoon away to all your favourite country classics.

Santa’s underground Grotto

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Visit Santa’s Grotto in a unique setting, tucked away in his underground Christmas Cave at the Arigna Mining Experience in north Roscommon. Strolling through the winter wonderland, you will also delight in the festive entertainment, which young and old alike will enjoy.

Paul Durcan at the Linenhall

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

One of Ireland’s foremost and most prolific poets, Paul Durcan, returns to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for one of his legendary readings on Thursday December 3 at 8pm. 

A night of classics with St Muredach's Cathedral Choir

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Following the success of their winter concert last January, St Muredach’s Cathedral choir are back with another evening of much loved classics on Saturday November 28 at 8pm in the Twin Trees Hotel. The programme again is an exciting mix of popular classical music, Italian opera, light jazz, Irish melodies, and favourite sacred classics, with a flavour of Christmas thrown in.

Castlebar MDS getting ready for special Fiddler on the Roof performance

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Award winning Castlebar Musical and Dramatic Society is currently in full rehearsal swing for its production of Fiddler on The Roof, which will be staged in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, over three nights from Thursday December 3 to Saturday December 5. Last year the society leaped to success with its production of Oklahoma and received the AIMS Award for Best Actress in a supporting role which was won by Donna Ruane for her unforgettable portrayal of Aunt Eller. 

Eleanor Shanley live in Westport tonight

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

An excited Eleanor Shanley is looking forward to playing at The Town Hall Theatre Westport tonight, November 20, with doors opening at 7.30pm. “I’m looking forward to Westport big time! The Mayo audiences are super and playing in the new Town Hall is all part of the excitement,” said Eleanor in the build up to the show.

Parke Arts and Drama group will play it again

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Following on from their performance of two plays on one night when last weekend in Parke Community Hall, the drama group are hitting the road to Westport tomorrow night when they will take to the stage in the newly opened Town Hall theatre in the town.

The two plays are the drama A Galway Girl by Geraldine Aron and the comedy The Last Panto by David Tristram. The night's entertainment gets underway at 8pm, for more information and to purchase tickets log on to www.westporttheatre.com or call (098) 28459.

Do you know who Goldilocks is?

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

For the past two months there as not only been a lot of talk regarding Castlebar Pantomime’s move to Breaffy Areana, but also of who is playing Goldilocks! The directors of the show Sharon Lavelle and Antoinette Starken have been keeping the identity of the actress under close wraps! And its no good trying to get information out of other cast members or committee.  “No Comment”  seems to be the new mantra amongst cast and crew!!

“We have a slightly different take on the traditional tale of Goldilocks, and want to keep the element of surprise!”  says Sharon and Antoinette  “Although, to be fair with our move and new set up, there will be a lot of surprises in this year’s show!” This year sees the show move for the second time in its 31 year history, to Breaffy Arena. After 15 years in the Town Hall, Panto moved to the TF in 2001. Now 15 years on, they are hoping that the move to Breaffy Arena will be another successful move. And the move has also brought a change in the main sponsor of the show, with Murray Ambulances stepping up to the plate. 

Chris Woods comes to Castlebar

Fri, Nov 13, 2015

The brilliant Chris Wood performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, November 26 at 8pm. Dubbed “the renaissance man of English folk” by no less than The Irish Times, Chris Wood is one of England’s most vivid and arresting song writers, weaving the tradition with his own contemporary parables.

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