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Autumn
Winter
2015
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Welcome to the Autumn/Winter Programme
2015 for The Source Arts Centre.
This season is a particularly busy time at the Source. We’re delivering a wide-ranging mix of events that we feel
will make for a worthwhile visit to the centre. The Film Club returns with a varied mix of world cinema and
classics as well as work from a few new rising Irish directorial stars including Gerard Barrett with ‘Glassland’ and
Terry MacMahon with ‘Patrick’s Day’.
In the Theatre, we have ‘Underneath’, Pat Kinevane’s show stopping take on the underbelly of Irish life, áine
Ryan’s new play ‘Templemore’ and Moonfish Production’s adaptation of Joseph O’Connor’s ‘Star Of The Sea’.
Scullion, The Fureys and Phil Coulter are highlights of our music programme, but if you like your music a little
louder, we suggest you come to our Monster’s Ball AC/DC Tribute night and experience ‘Whole Lotta’ Voltage’.
Ballet Ireland and Opera Theatre Company also bring their newest productions, Conal Gallen and Neil
Delamere deliver the laughs and there are plenty of children’s shows to see at The Source over the season.
We look forward to meeting you here.
Brendan Maher
Artistic Director
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Drinks can be taken into the auditorium. Please order
your interval drinks before the show to save time at the
interval.
Gift Vouchers
Stef Hans
now open at
The Source
Source gift vouchers are available to buy online and at
Box Office year round. They make a great gift for loved
ones or colleagues.
Meet the Artists
The Source endeavours to create
opportunities for you to meet the people who create
work. Each Source exhibition includes an artist talk.
Also, you can join us after theatre shows for a casual
chat with the artists where you see this symbol.
Arrive in good time
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start time
of show. We cannot guarantee latecomers will be
admitted.
Fine day time cuisine from award winning chef Stefan
Matthia (Chez Hans, Cafe Hans). Local produce,
seasonal flavours. Fine wines including organics and
biodynamics. Home- made desserts with fair trade
organic coffee and selection of teas. Open Tuesday to Saturday 12-5pm daily.
'All day lunch'. No reservations. Enquiries: 0504-58858
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Board of Directors: Sinead Carr, Liam McCarthy, Michael Ryan, Melanie Scott, Matt Shortt, Mary
Slattery, Martin Healy, Jess Codd, Jackie Cahill, Joe Burke, John Hogan.
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Cathedral Street, Thurles, E41 A4E8.
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or exchange given on tickets.
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Saturday 2pm-5pm and one hour
prior to events
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Calendar of Events - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec 2015
Date
Event
Sat 05
Endurance Resilience Exhibition
opening
9
Thur 17
The Ger Carey Show
10
Mon 09 to Thurles Drama Group
Sat 14
Fri 18
Culture Night
10
Thur 19
My Name is Saoirse
15
Sat 19
The Matchmaker
10
Fri 20
Phil Coulter
15
Opera Theatre Company double bill
15
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Date
Event
Page
Tues 03
Library Exhibition-The Curious Eye
14
14
Fri 02
Templemore
11
Sat 21
Sat 03
The Fureys
11
Fri 27
Underneath
16
16
Tues 06
Me Michael
11
Sat 28
Fishamble Mentoring Scheme
Showcase
Thur 08
How to Keep an Alien
11
16
The Cormack Brothers ( local film )
12
Tue 01 &
Wed 02
Cuckoo Connolly’s
Fri 09
Sat 10
Song of the Sea
12
Fri 04
Conal Gallen
17
Sat 05
The Wizard of Oz
17
Fri 11
The Winter Passing
17
Abba Forever
17
Thur 15
Tipperary Dance Platform 2015
12
Sat 17
Star of the Sea
13
Sat 12
Thur 22
Bláth
13
Sun 13
Little Light
18
Sat 24
Scullion
13
Sat 19
Ballet Ireland Coppelia
18
Fri 30
Whole Lotta Voltage
14
Sun 27
Neil Delamere
18
Silver Screen
Date
Time
Film Title
Wed 23 Sept
3pm
Nebraska
5
Wed 14 October
3pm
The Misfits
5
Wed 23 Sept
8pm
Whiplash
6
Wed 30 Sept
8pm
Timbuktu
6
Wed 07 Oct
8pm
Glassland
6
Wed 14 Oct
8pm
The Salt of the Earth
7
Wed 28 Oct
8pm
The Shining
7
Wed 04 Nov
8pm
Patrick’s Day
7
Wed 18 Nov
8pm
Wild Tales
7
Wed 25 Nov
8pm
Winter Sleep
8
Wed 02 Dec
8pm
The Arbor
8
Wed 09 Dec
8pm
Phoenix
8
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Early Bird
Ticket Offers
17 October
Star of the Sea
€12
30 October
Whole Lotta Voltage
€10
20 November
Phil Coulter
€22
Buy Before
30 September
Limited Offer
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Silver Screen is a monthly film programme from access>CINEMA. Matinée
screenings take place one Wednesday afternoon per month. Annual membership
is €5 and tickets are €4 including complimentary tea/coffee before the screening
for members and €5 for non-members.
Nebraska
USA, 2013, English, 114 min, 12A, Dir: Alexander Payne
A poor old man living in Montana escapes repeatedly from his house to
go to Nebraska to collect a sweepstakes prize he thinks he has won.
Frustrated by his increasing dementia, his family debates putting him
into a nursing home until one of his two sons finally offers to take his
father by car, even as he realizes the futility. En route the father is
injured, and the two must rest a few days in the small decaying
Nebraska town where the father was born and where, closely observed by the son, he re-encounters his past.
The Misfits
USA, English, 1961, 130 min, PG, Dir: John Huston
Sophisticated, but emotionally crippled Roslyn played by Marilyn
Monroe, has come to Nevada to gain a quick and easy divorce. When
her landlady introduces her to aging broken cowboy Gay Langland
(Clark Gable), she finally finds herself with a worthy partner. Meanwhile,
Gay and his fellow horsemen Guido and Perce (Eli Wallach and
Montgomery Clift) scheme to capture a herd of wild horses.
Though megawatt star power and a brilliant script by Arthur Miller
failed to turn The Misfits into box office success (probably due a legendarily troubled shoot), time and critical
reputation have treated it very kindly. It was the final film for icons Gable and Monroe giving what many
believe to be Marilyn’s strongest performance.
The Source Friends
and Corporate
Sponsorship Packages
Support The Source Creative Development
Programme to enable further opportunities for
creative engagement for children, young people
and adults as well as professional development
for artists and arts professionals in the area.
BeCOme A FrIeND FOr AS LITTLe
AS €80 ANNUALLy
• Enjoy free and discounted tickets, annual
Supporters Evening and more.
BeCOme A COrPOrATe SPONSOr FOr
AS LITTLe AS €150 ANNUALLy
• Enjoy brand association with one of the
finest theatres in the country as well as
benefits for you and your staff. The ideal
opportunity to mix business with pleasure.
• We also happily accept cash donations.
Please call Brendan or Eloise on 0504 90340 or see www.thesourceartscentre.ie for details.
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Film Club Season
Prices: Film Club Membership €15
Film tickets €9/7 conc./ €5 Film Club Members
Whiplash
Wednesday 23 September
Time: 8pm
USA, 2014, English, 106 min, 15A, Dir: Damien Chazelle
Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer in pursuit
of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher
(J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods
discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz
ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to
achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession as his ruthless teacher
pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity.
Damien Chazelle’s bravura debut treats the drum kit as a theatre of war –
The Irish Times
Timbuktu
Wednesday 30 September
Time: 8pm
France/ Mauritania, 2013, Arabic French, 97 min, 12A,
Dir: Abderrahmane Sissako
Abderrahmane Sissako confirms his status as one of the true humanists of
recent cinema with this stunningly shot and deeply empathetic drama. Set
in the early days of the jihadist takeover of northern Mali in 2012, the film is
a stunningly shot condemnation of intolerance and its annihilation of
diversity, told in a way that clearly denounces without resorting to cardboard
perpetrators. This extraordinary film by the Mauritanian director
Abderrahmane Sissako premiered a year ago in Cannes, but has gone on to
become, if anything, more timely and urgent.
César Award for; Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Score, Best Original
Writing, Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Cinematography.
Glassland
Wednesday 07 October
Time: 8pm
Ireland, 2014, English, 89 min, 15A, Dir: Gerard Barrett
In a desperate bid to save his mother from a crippling alcohol addiction and
reunite his broken family, John, a young taxi driver on the fringes of the criminal
underworld is forced to take a job which will see him pushed further into Dublin’s
dark underbelly. But will he be prepared to act when the time comes, knowing
that whatever he decides to do, his and his family’s lives will be changed forever?
Following his celebrated debut Pilgrim Hill, Glassland confirms
Gerard Barrett as one of the most assured and talented young Irish
directors working today. – Galway Film Fleadh 2014
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The Salt of the Earth
Wednesday 14 October
Time: 8pm
Italy, Brazil, France, 2014, French, Portuguese, 110min, PG, Dir: Juliano
Ribeiro, Salgad, Wim Wenders
Oscar nominations for The Buena Vista Social Club and Pina attest to the way
that the documentary seems to bring out the best in Wim Wenders. The Salt
of the Earth is no exception as it pays tribute to the extraordinary life of
photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado. Working with
Salgado’s son Juliano Ribeiro, Wenders has created a film entirely in keeping
with the humility of the subject. Hauntingly beautiful images are matched
with illuminating testimony to create an utterly absorbing portrait.
The Shining
Wednesday 28 October
Time: 8pm
USA/UK, 1980, English, 113min, 16, Dir: Stanley Kubrick
Think of the greatest terror imaginable. In this harrowing masterpiece from
Stanley Kubrick, is it fear of murder by someone who should love and protect
you - a member of your own family? From a script he co-adapted from the
Stephen King novel, Kubrick melds vivid performances, menacing settings,
dreamlike tracking shots and shock after shock into a milestone of the macabre.
In a signature role, Jack Nicholson plays Jack Torrance, who's come to the
elegant, isolated Overlook Hotel as off-season caretaker with his wife and son.
Patrick’s Day
Wednesday 04 November
Time: 8pm
Ireland, 2014, English, 101 min, 15A, Dir: Terry McMahon
Patrick is a warm, open, twenty-six-year-old virgin schizophrenic. Pills and
his mother’s protection mean he is no threat to himself or anyone else,
until he falls in love. The object of his desire is Karen, a suicidal flight
attendant, who has no idea the intimacy she shares with Patrick might
reintroduce her to living. Patrick’s obsessive mother Maura doesn’t realize
her own misguided love may be more dangerous than hate.
Wild Tales
Wednesday 18 November
Time: 8pm
Argentina, 2014, Spanish, 122 min, R, Dir: Damián Szifrón
Wild Tales is a collection of six crazy, absurd and hilarious stories of people who
are stressed out or depressed by the drive for success, competition and the
inequality of the world we live in. With its underlying theme of violence and
vengeance, this Argentinean black comedy-drama boasts an eclectic ensemble
cast. Co-produced by Pedro Almodóvar, Wild Tales was Argentina’s submission
to the 87th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category
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Winter Sleep
Wednesday 25 November
Time: 8pm
Turkey, 2014, Turkish, English, 196 min, 15, Dir: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Aydin, a former actor, runs a small hotel in central Anatolia with his
young wife Nihal with whom he has a stormy relationship and his
sister Necla who is suffering from her recent divorce. In winter as
the snow begins to fall, the hotel turns into a shelter but also an
inescapable place that fuels their animosities.
The Arbor
Wednesday 02 December
Time: 8pm
UK, 2009, English, 90 min, 15, Dir: Clio Barnard
A housing project in Northern England known as The Arbor left
an indelible impression on playwright Andrea Dunbar. She
grew up there, named her first play after it, and based all of
her subsequent work there. Director Clio Barnard could have
adapted Dunbar's play The Arbor for the screen or made a
conventional documentary on her life, but instead she has
crafted a captivating and truly unique work that transcends
genre and defies categorization.
Phoenix
Wednesday 09 December
Time: 8pm
Germany, 2014, German, 98min, Club, Dir: Christian Petzold
A concentration-camp survivor Nelly (Nina Hoss) searches ravaged
postwar Berlin for the husband who might have betrayed her to the Nazis.
Nelly undergoes significant reconstructive surgery to repair a serious facial
injury. Presumed dead by her friends and relatives, fixated on the
memories of her former life and unable to accept the shattered reality
before her, Nelly returns to Berlin to fulfill the dream that sustained her
throughout her imprisonment: reuniting with her husband.
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eNDUrANCe | reSILIeNCe
A Curated @ Source Gallery project exploring Sport + Art
The Gallery Programme at Source continues to look at the links between sport and human effort in
contemporary art. During the first exhibition from May-June we were really pleased to welcome
over 1,400 visitors to the Gallery and we’re hoping to encourage you back again for the second fixture.
MOVING TARGETS (Poise and Pace)
VISUAL ArT
Saturday 5 September – Saturday 31 October
The second fixture in the curatorial residency welcomes
artists roddy Buchanan and Fergus Byrne to Thurles.
Roddy’s silent film called ‘Harriers’ captures the moment
that a group of runners finish a tough training run,
where we get to watch each runner as they manage to
catch their breath, all the while looking straight into the
camera.
Fergus will present sculpture and drawings that respond
to the study of wrestling – both its practice and its
representation in art. The artworks map the pathway
toward his current work including choreosculptures and
mobile wooden frameworks.
The exhibition Opening will take place on Saturday
Afternoon 5 September at 15:00 and we’d love to see roddy Buchanan | video still from 'Harriers' | 4 channel video | about 10mins | 2002
you there. This weekend event will be Family Friendly
and aims to give you an opportunity to meet the Artists;
get to see the new exhibition and maybe even meet
your neighbours. All are welcome.
A number of other public engagement events are also
planned, which are free to attend. On the same day as
the Exhibition Opening Scottish artist Roddy Buchanan
will host an alternative Artists Talk in the form of an
Artists run. This will take place on Saturday 5
September at 12:00 and runners and joggers of all
abilities are welcome to come along. The run will be
short, at a comfortable pace and booking is essential.
Contact Source Box Office..
During the final week of the exhibition over the MidTerm Break Dublin based artist Fergus Byrne will offer
Fergus Byrne | Vanquished with Vectoral Dynamics of Opponent | Ink on paper
a series of short movement Workshops aimed at
and tracing paper | 14.5 x 21.5 cm | 2011
teenagers upwards. These will take place on Thursday
29 October between 12:00-15:00. The workshops will
cater for small numbers of people, so booking is essential through the Source Box Office.
About the Visual Art Programme
eNDUrANCe | reSILIeNCe is made possible through an Arts Council of Ireland Curator in Residence Award at The
Source Arts Centre, and is developed in partnership with Tipperary County Council, North Tipperary Sports Partnership,
South Tipperary Sports Partnership and is curated by visual art curator in residence Annette Moloney.
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The Ger Carey Show
Thursday 17 September
COmeDy
Time: 11am Price: €10 (teachers free)
Ger Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up comedy show for transition year students. By secretly observing his
subjects in their natural habitat, Ger has uncovered the weird and frightening world of the teenager. The aim of the
show is to get teens to laugh at themselves and appreciate the differences of others.
Please book directly on 083-1190024
Culture Night
mUSIC -THeATre - VISUAL ArT
Friday 18 September
Time: From 3pm Price: Free
Culture Night comprises hundreds of events across Ireland and overseas. From nation’s capital to county town,
everyone’s getting involved. Here’s what we have at The Source:
John O’Dwyer
Multimedia Installation from 3pm
This multimedia installation involves the use of the
Microsoft Kinect sensor, a projection and some
computer programming. The installation allows
participants to interact with abstract digital graphics
while controlling audio elements through gesture
and movement.
Al-Hakawati
Storytelling from Syria and Ireland
7pm to 8pm
The night will feature stories told by Syrian and Irish
storytellers, one English speaking and one Arabic
speaking. Storytelling is an important part in both
Syrian and Irish culture. This night of stories will provide
an opportunity for the new Syrian residents in Thurles
to share a piece of their cultural heritage.
Brian Harte
Portrait Painting Day 5.30pm to 10.30 pm
Join Artist Brian Harte in a portrait painting evening
where participants can come in and set up their easel
and paint the portrait of a well-known sitter. Patrons
should bring their own brushes, easels & paints.
Other Culture Night events at The Source include
Fracture youth Theatre and discussions about the
current Fitter Happier more Productive exhibition.
All events are free. Please see local press and Facebook
for details.
The Matchmaker
Saturday 19 September
THeATre
Time: 8pm Price: €18/16 conc.
Back by popular demand. One of Ireland’s greatest comedic talents Jon Kenny
comes together with legendary Irish actor Mary McEvoy in a revival of Michael
Scott’s iconic production of The Matchmaker. John B. Keane’s hilarious hit play
follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O’ Connor to make matches for the
lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country.
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Templemore
Friday 02 October
THeATre
Time: 8pm Price: €13
An Garda Síochána. Authority, army or just another gang? This dark poetic drama is
áine Ryan's second offering, having achieved critical acclaim for her debut play, Kitty
in the Lane.
Fresh from Tipperary’s infamous college training grounds, three Garda recruits are
about to face an eventful day off. Fun frolics at a local festival are threatened as
secrets, sacrifice and strife are revealed. Templemore chronicles what it takes to
foster friendship or feud in an explosive 60 minutes of theatre.
Ryan writes beautifully — The Stage
The Fureys
mUSIC
Saturday 03 October Time: 8pm Price: €25/23conc.
Legends of Irish music The Fureys will be making their 5th concert
appearance at The Source Arts Centre this year. The Fureys & Davey
Arthur are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to
capture the public imagination. A Fureys concert is always a night to
remember.
The Abbey Theatre presents
Me, Michael
FAmILy/SCHOOLS
Tuesday Time: 10am, 12pm & 2pm
06 October Price: €6/5 groups of 10+ (limited availability)
Me, Michael explores the magic and the intelligence of an imaginative child
growing up without a father in 1930s Donegal. By sharing his family story,
Michael finds a new strength in dealing with prejudice. This charming tale
re-frames Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa with all the exuberance and insight
of the original. Part of the Abbey Theatre’s Community and Education
programme.
Recommended for ages 10+
Rough Magic presents
How to Keep an Alien
THeATre
Thursday 08 October Time: 8pm Price: €16/14 conc.
A story about falling in love and proving it to the government. Sonya Kelly (The
Wheelchair on my Face) is back with a tearfully funny, tender memoir about
securing an Irish visa for her Australian partner. They met. They fell in love. Now
all they have to do is prove it to the government. Join her madcap odyssey from
the stony townlands of Offaly to the leafy depths of the Queensland bush.
Inventive and delightfully magnetic theatre The Herald
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The Cormack Brothers FILm
Friday 09 October
Time: 8pm Price: €7
After the famine in Ireland, two Catholic brothers were
hanged for the murder of a Protestant land agent John Ellis.
Though subsequently proved to be innocent, the pressure to
find a murderer at the height of the investigation was so
strong that witnesses were paid to testify against the
brothers. Some fifty years later their bodies were exhumed
and reinterred in their home village of Loughmore, Co
Tipperary. The film stars local actors from Loughmore,
Nenagh and the surrounding areas.
Song of the Sea CHILDreN’S FILm
Saturday 10 October Time: 3pm Price: €5
Inspired by the legend of the selkies, beings who live as seals
in water and humans on land. This captivating animated film
from the director of the Academy-Award-nominated The
Secret of Kells is a magical adventure steeped in the
wondrous worlds of Irish mythology. Young Ben and his little
sister Saoirse live with their widower father in a lighthouse by
the sea. When the silent Saoirse discovers a shell flute that
used to belong to their mother, the spellbinding music she
creates unlocks a magical secret locked deep from their
mother's past.
Tipperary Dance Platform and The Source Arts Centre present
Company Daniel Abreu
Cabeza
DANCe
Thursday 15 October Time: 8pm Price: €10/8 conc.
For its 6th edition, Tipperary’s international dance festival Tipperary Dance
Platform 2015 extends its programme to the Source Arts Centre. For the
first time in Ireland, and in collaboration with The Source, the festival is
proud to present award winning choreographer Daniel Abreu, one of Spain’s
most admired dance artists and his vibrant solo Cabeza (“head” in
Spanish). This is a physical and wonderfully inspiring piece that will make
you rediscover the poetic world of dance.
More details on Tipperary Dance Platform from: www.tdp-danceplatform.ie
TDP’15 | Tipperary Dance Platform 2015
is supported by The Arts Council under
the Festival and Events award scheme, by
Tipperary County Council, Tipperary Excel
Arts Centre and The Source Arts Centre.
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A Moonfish Theatre and An Taibhdhearc Co-Production
Presented by the Strollers Touring Network
Star of the Sea
Saturday
17 October
THeATre
Time: 8pm
Price: €15/12 early bird
In 1847 the famine-ship Star of the Sea sets sail
for New York. Among the passengers are those
with secrets to hide. A silent maidservant, a
ruined landlord and an infamous murderer.
Using Moonfish's signature bi-lingual style, the journey comes to life
as six performers blend projection, physicality, live sound effects and
music to conjure the worlds of the characters on a bare stage. Based
on the best-selling novel by Joseph O'Connor and a sell-out hit of
the Galway International Arts Festival 2014, this new piece of Irish
theatre is unmissable.
Branar Téatar do Pháistí presents
Bláth
FAmILy/SCHOOLS
Thursday 22 October Time: 10.30am & 12pm
Price: €5
Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn
The Flower is set in a world that has decided colour and
plants are no longer needed. A boy finds a magical book
and sees flowers for the first time. He then discovers a
packet of flower seeds in a junk shop and must learn how
to bring the flower to life. Based on the children's book ‘The
Flower’ by John Light & Lisa Evans. Bláth is a non-verbal
show that will enchant audiences as they enter a world
made entirely of paper. Suitable aged 6 years+.
Running time 40mins.
Scullion
mUSIC
Saturday 24 October Time: 8pm Price: €15
Sonny Condell, the creative core and inspiration behind
Scullion continues to invent and innovative. He writes music
and songs that are powerful, poetic, soulful and joyful. He is
one of Ireland’s most enduring creative artists and with
Robbie Overson and Philip King creates the signature sound
that is Scullion. Scullion’s back pages include the
anthems, ‘Down In the City’, ‘Eyelids into Snow’ and ‘John
the Baptist’. Recent Scullion performances have sold out in
a heartbeat, reconfirming their status as one of the best and
most popular bands ever.
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Monsters Ball :
Whole Lotta Voltage
Friday
30 October
mUSIC
Time: 8pm
Price: €12/10 early bird
Whole Lotta Voltage deliver the most complete and authentic
reproduction of AC/DC’s sound and stage performance. They are
firmly established as one of the world’s finest tributes having been
endorsed by Angus Young himself. Their live show has gained
notoriety all over the country with its attention to detail, whirlwind
energy and stunning musical accuracy. Established in 2010 and
based in Dublin, Whole Lotta Voltage comprise of 5 highly talented
and experienced musicians from 4 different countries who share a
passion for one of the greatest rock bands on earth, AC/DC.
The Curious Eye At the Tip of My Dreams
new work by Catherine Daly
Tuesday 03 November to
Time: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday 24 November
Acclaimed local artist Catherine Daly is delighted to present her
new collection inspired by Chris Hadfield's photography of the
earth from the International Space Station. These vibrant and
contemporary paintings are applied on canvas with wax and acrylic. Up to recently Catherine's work focused
on watercolour painting. This work recently featured in her solo exhibition in the Civic Offices, Nenagh entitled
The Delighted eye. This collection has also featured at Dungarvan Market House, Aviles
Austius, Spain, Wexford's prestigious Opera Festival and the Tipperary Town Excel Centre.
Thurles Drama Group present
The Circle By Somerset Maugham THeATre
Monday 09 November to
Saturday 14 November
Time: 8pm
Price: €15/10 conc.
"Is life a circle? A journey that keeps repeating itself?"
Following on from their hugely popular and successful 2013
production of The Constant Wife, Thurles Drama Group are
delighted to present another Somerset Maugham comedy
masterpiece. Directed by drama group member Liam Ryan,
The Circle is a 'comedy of manners' set to enthrall local
audiences, young and old.
Tickets on opening night are €20 and proceeds will go to a local charity.
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Sunday's Child Theatre presents
My Name is Saoirse
Thursday 19 November
THeATre
Time: 8pm Price: €10
1987: Ireland has just won the Eurovision, mobile phones are about to be
invented and in Limerick, Saoirse O’Brien is sick of her best friend calling her
frigid. Soon after agreeing to a night of drinking with the lads in Wilson’s
Pub, Saoirse discovers her pregnancy, and is forced to set out on a journey
that leads her miles away from home and the carefree adolescence she
knew. Winner: Argus Angel Award, Brighton Fringe 2015. Winner of the First
Fortnight Award, and nominated for Best New Writing and Best Performer
at the Dublin Fringe 2014. Phil Coulter -The 50th
Anniversary Concert
Friday
20 November
mUSIC
Time: 8pm
Price: €25/22 early bird
Ivor Novello award winner and Grammy nominee Phil Coulter has long
been regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest song writers and musical
legends. As the only Irishman to have had one of his songs “My Boy”
recorded by Elvis Presley, Phil’s legendary status is assured. He has
performed with everyone from James Galway and the London
Symphony Orchestra to Nanci Griffith and The Blue Moon Orchestra,
not to mention Henry Mancini, Elmer Bernstein and Quincy Jones. He
has written at least four titles that can be added to the list of Great Irish
Songs - the anthems ‘The Town I Loved So Well’ and ‘Ireland’s Call’ and
the haunting ‘Scorn Not His Simplicity’ and ‘Steal Away’. Phil will be
joined by his special guest Geraldine Branagan for an unforgettable
evening of music & song.
Kindly sponsored by
Patrick C. Horan & Co.
Opera Theatre Company presents a Double Bill
‘Susanna’s Secret’ and
‘The Human Voice’
Saturday 21 November
OPerA
Time: 8pm Price: €22/20 conc.
Love, lies and infidelity. Opera Theatre Company is delighted to present
an opera double bill with ‘Susanna’s Secret’ and ‘The Human Voice’.
Soprano Rachel Croash and baritone Rory Musgrave perform in WolfFerrari’s Susanna’s Secret; an uproarious comedy opera built on marital
misunderstanding. Kim Sheehan soprano stars in Poulenc’s The Human
Voice, a deep and moving depiction of the aftermath of a relationship. The
two pieces explore the themes of love, lies and loss. Sung in English, these
two short operas are a perfect opportunity for opera lovers to enjoy classic
20th century works and for newcomers to discover opera for the first time.
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Fishamble: The New Play Company presents
Underneath
THeATre
Friday 27 November Time: 8pm Price: €18/15 conc.
Written and performed by Pat Kinevane Directed by Jim Culleton
Sticks and stones didn't break Her bones, but words and
pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty really only skin deep?
Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper? Following the
runaway international success of Forgotten and Silent, Fishamble presents
Pat Kinevane’s third solo play, Underneath, directed by Jim Culleton.
This stunning new play is a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale of a life lived
in secret, a testament to the people who live on the fringes, under the nose
of everyday life. It explores the surface, and what lies underneath.
An extraordinary piece of one-man theatre... hilarious... a thoroughly
entertaining 90 minutes Irish Mail on Sunday
Fishamble Mentoring
Scheme Showcase THeATre
Saturday 28 November
Time: 8pm Price: €5
Fishamble: The New Play Company and the Source Arts
Centre present an evening of readings and performances by
the playwrights and directors who took part in the partners'
Mentoring scheme. Supported by the Arts Council, the
scheme has mentored directors, playwrights and theatre
makers in the region, through a series of workshops and
meetings throughout 2015, facilitated by Gavin Kostick and Jim Culleton. The participants will share some of
their work-in-progress during this informal, special evening
Cuckoo Connolly’s Curious
FAmILy/SCHOOLS
Clock Shop
Tuesday 01 December and Time: 10am and 11.45am
Wednesday 02 December Price: €5
by Padraic McIntyre
Cuckoo Connolly owns the Curious Little Clock-Shop at the bottom of Main
Street. Santa Claus has given him the important task of keeping the
Christmas Clock going. When the Christmas Stealer breaks in and puts
three locks on the clock, Christmas is not going to happen. Cuckoo enlists
the help of Willie the Wizard to try and get back the three keys and they go
on three amazing adventures to Winnie the Witch’s House, Conor the Crazy
Clown’s Circus and Padraic the Pirate’s Island. Can he get the keys back?
Can he open the locks in time? And can he save Christmas?
Suitable ages 5 to 10 years Running time 50 minutes
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Conal Gallen
Friday 04 December
COmeDy
Time: 8pm Price: €25
Conal is back with what promises to be his best show yet, jam-packed with
over two hours of hilarious jokes, stories and songs which will have you in
stitches from start to finish. After 25 years of entertaining audiences around
the world, Conal Gallen has perfected the art of stand-up comedy like no
other. He gets reactions to his hilarious jokes and stories that most
comedians can only dream about. The Wizard of Oz
CHILDreN/FAmILy
Saturday 05 December Time: 3pm Price: €5
USA, 1939, English, 102min, G, Dir: Victor Flemming
A Kansas tornado takes Dorothy and her dog Toto to the captivating land of Oz
where - along with the Scarecrow the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion - they
“follow the Yellow Brick Road” to the Emerald City. Here they meet the Wizard Of
Oz, who demands they bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch in order to get
their dreams fulfilled. MGM's magical, unique fantasy, starring Judy Garland, Ray
Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley and Frank Morgan, has melted hearts for more than
seven decades with its indelible melodies and timeless themes.
The Winter Passing
Friday 11 December
mUSIC
Time: 8pm Price: €7/20 group of four
Fulfilling the promise of early recordings, Roscrea band The Winter Passing release
their debut LP A Different Space of Mind in September following their showcase at
Electric Picnic this year. The album features their distinctive sound and duel vocals
from brother and sister, Rob and Kate. A five piece garage Indie Punk band, they’ve
stuck with a heavy DIY work ethic, touring Ireland and the UK extensively with acts
such as ‘Balance and Composure’, ‘Gnarwolves’ and ‘Tigers Jaw’.
Abba Forever
mUSIC
Saturday 12 December Time: 8pm Price: €20/18 conc.
Abba Forever is a superb tribute to the world’s most successful pop
sensation. From Waterloo to Dancing Queen expect a dazzling, fantastic
performance including all the other iconic hits such as Mamma
Mia, S.O.S, Money, Money Money, and many more. It’s always party time
when Abba are about. This happy sing-a-long show celebrates with a loud
and proud fanfare, the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations. Why
not get a gang together, dust off the glad rags and platforms, brush up on
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Monkeyshine Theatre Present
Little Light
Sunday
13 December
CHILDreN/FAmILy
Time: 2pm & 4pm
Price: €6/20 for group of four
It is winter and snow covers the land. Warm in their cozy house, a family
waits for the days to grow longer and spring to arrive. But one day the sun
doesn’t rise. When it doesn’t rise the next day or the next and darkness
settles in to stay, they realize someone has stolen the sun! Follow the
exciting story of a little girl’s adventure to bring back the Sun and save her
family. Monkeyshine's spell-binding productions have sold out across the
country this year - be sure to book your ticket to avoid disappointment!
Suitable for ages 8+
Co-Commissioned by The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. Inspired by
‘Lucia and The Light’ by Phyllis Root.
Coppélia
BALLeT
Saturday Time: 7pm
19 December Price: €22/12 conc. for age 12yrs and under
Comic chaos unfolds in this witty ballet of magic, mayhem & mistaken
identity!
Franz and his reporter finance Hildy, are curious about the beautiful
girl, Coppélia. Hildy begins to suspect things are not all that they seem
.She and her friends follow the seemingly perfect starlet, arriving at Dr
Coppelius laboratories. Inside, they stumble upon a magical and
strange world, uncovering secrets that will change them forever. With
its nod to the movie glamour of yesteryear, its captivating dance and
the charming music of Léo Delibes and Tom Lane, Coppélia will
enchant and enthral audiences of all ages.
Kindly sponsored by Star Systems
Neil Delamere
Sunday 27 December
COmeDy
Time: 8pm Price: €20/18 conc.
Following a sold out show last year Neil returns to the Source with a brand
new show brimming with hilarious stories and incisive wit. 2015 saw the
award-winning comedian continue his star turn on the perennially popular
The Blame Game for BBC NI on TV and radio. Neil also landed his own
weekend national radio show for Today FM. Now he’s back to his first love,
telling tall tales, spinning side-splitting yarns about the events of the last
year. No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of
Delamere’s wit The Irish Times
Kindly sponsored by Thurles Credit Union
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The Source Community Space
The Source Arts Centre and Library share a community studio space.
Please contact Sonia at 0504 90340 to book or with ideas about workshops/classes you would like to see here.
Spring into action! New term
Every Saturday
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Fracture Youth Theatre is back and we are looking for new members to join our group. So, if
you're between 13 and 17 years old and looking for something fun and exciting to be part of,
FRACTURE is it!
We meet every Saturday, 3pm-5pm in the Source Arts Centre, Thurles.
No experience necessary. Fracture YT is an excellent programme for young people to make new
friends, develop communication skills and build confidence through theatre games and improvisation. Presenting two plays a year, participants work hard together to accomplish their goals in
a supportive and rewarding environment. Cost: €40 per term.
Fracture youth Theatre is a partnership project between The Source and Tipperary Arts Office with
funding support from The Arts Council.
For more information please contact The Source Arts Centre, Thurles, at 0504-90204. Thurles Parent, Baby & Toddler Group (for under 5’s)
Every Wednesday
Time: 9.45am to 12.30pm Cost: €3.50 per family
An informal gathering for parents/carers to meet at The Source Arts Centre while the children
play and interact with other in a safe environment. Contact: Bríd Quinlan 086 3238280 Katy Wallace - The Dancers School of Performing Arts
Every Saturday
Time: 10am to 1pm
(except Bank Holiday weekends)
Jazz, Ballet & Hip Hop training. Contact: Katy Wallace: 052 9152152 / 086 892 5336 Yoga classes for Adults
Every Thursday
Time: 6.30pm to 9pm (except mid-term)
Contact: Grainne McLaughlin 086 8518321 gmclaughlin011@gmail.com
Pilates for adults
Every Tuesday
Time: 6.00pm to 8.15pm (except mid-term)
Contact Eimear Gallagher on 086 8184218 www.pilateswitheimear.ie
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The Source Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges the support of: