Ballinrobe brings Halloween early in 2016

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

Ballinrobe Musical Society will be bringing Halloween early to town next year with its 2016 production The Addams Family. The hit Broadway show tells the story of the hilariously ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre.

A relatively new show, The Addams Family was an instant hit on Broadway, only being outsold by Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King. It will be performed by the society next February. With music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, the show is a side splittingly funny show that brings the audience on a roller coaster of events.

James Kilbane ready to take the stage at Westport Town Hall

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

Westport Town Hall Theatre presents Achill native and multi platinum selling recording artist James Kilbane on Friday November 6 at 8pm for his theatre show Songs Of My Life and more. Kilbane has just returned from dates in Ohio and Tennessee. Kilbane sings a variety of music and song extremely well in his own unique and powerful way from ballad to anthem.

Brilliant trio bring A Romantic Voice to Castlebar

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

Soprano Sylvia O’Brien, cellist Christopher Marwood, and pianist Michael McHale come together in an unusual combination to perform A Romanic Voice at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday November 16 at 8pm. 

Brilliant children's theatre comes to Castlebar

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

Branar Theatre specialises in children's theatre for the very young where often language is not the most important tool to convey the story. Their work is precisely crafted to tell the story succinctly for the eyes and ears of young children, while introducing them to an amazing, awe-inspiring, work of live theatre. The group will be bringing their show Bláth/The Flower to the Linenhall Arts Centre next Monday, October 26. 

Migrant Women — Shared Experiences

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

The Migrant Women – Shared Experiences exhibition is currently running in the National Museum of Country Life in Turlough House.  In this multimedia exhibition visitors meet migrant women who have made their home in Mayo in recent times.

Claremorris Town Hall Theatre hosts great night of poetry and song this evening

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

Tonight, Friday, October 23 a great night of  poetry and song is in store in Claremorris when Terry McDonagh and the Reidy Brothers, Ger and Tony take to the stage of the Town Hall Theatre at 7.30pm.

RoolaBoola is back and better than ever

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

RoolaBoola, the Linenhall’s annual children’s arts festival, is back for the October Bank Holiday weekend and into the following week, with another brilliant programme of shows, workshops and more for ages two to 12 years and their families.

National Theatre Live presents Hamlet live on the big screen

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

On Thursday next, October 15 at 7pm, go along to Mayo Movie World and sit back and enjoy Hamlet live from the Barbican Theatre London. Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch will be playing the title role in the Bard's classic tale of power, deception, and murder.

Jazz it up at the Linenhall

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Freshen up your jazz life with GoGo Penguin, performing at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday October 29 at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour.

World cinema at The Linenhall

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Linenhall Film Club continues its autumn season with the insightful and superbly acted French drama Clouds Of Sils Maria on Tuesday October 20 at 8pm. 

Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival present: The Corn Potato

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

Over the last two years, the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival took on promoting all year round gigs alongside booking tours for international acts around the country.

Nephin Theatre Group brings Flight FR254 to the Linenhall

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

Nephin Theatre Group brings Flight FR254, a new comedy by Martin Donohoe, to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday October 7 at 8pm.

Flight FR254 welcomes you to the Arrivals hall of an Irish airport late in the evening, two days before Christmas. The patrons are awaiting various passengers from the titular flight, and their stories and situations guarantee an entertaining night with laughs aplenty. Written and directed by Martin Donohoe, and packed with many lovable characters, Flight FR254 boasts a strong cast of 11 actors with a wealth of experience on the amateur scene. Nephin Theatre Group is an exciting initiative established in 2014 and comprises members from different drama groups in north Mayo who come together to produce original plays. Based in Ballina Arts Centre, Nephin Theatre Group’s first play was Over the Ocean, also written and directed by Martin Donohoe, his second play following Waiting for God Only Knows What, which was produced in 2013. A fun night is on the cards, fasten your seatbelts.

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