Performing Arts Programme September to December 2009

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PERFORMING ARTS www.gbshawtheatre.ie
Old Dublin Road, Carlow.
T: 059 917 2400
January 2010
September 2009 /
Brochure Guide
Theatre manager’s Foreword
The brochure is divided into two parts, from this side you can read the
Theatre Programme, if you turn the brochure around and upside down you
can look up the Visual Arts and Outreach & Education Programme.
Welcome to the very first season of performances in
The George Bernard Shaw Theatre.
It’s been a joy to get to know the local artists,
performing arts groups and enthusiasts over the past
few months and see their quality and dedication.
Between the Theatre and Visual Arts & Outreach section we are delighted
to present forewords from Cllr. Michael Doran, Cathaoirleach, Carlow County
Council, Cllr. Des Hurley, Cathaoirleach Carlow Town Council, and from Tom
Barry, County Manager.
The performances in the opening season reflect the
wide range of local cultural interests and offerings as
well as introducing some new work of national and
international repute that can now be presented in the
world-class facility of The George Bernard Shaw Theatre.
On these pages you can also see our quick find calendar of events,
information about our friends scheme, booking tickets, restaurant, how to
join our mailing list and our Opening Celebrations at the end of September.
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
is a Carlow Local Authorities project, located on a site generously donated by
the Trustees of Carlow College and developed with the support of a grant of
€3.17 million by the Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism under the ACCESS
Programme.
Architect
Terry Pawson Architects
Main Contractors BAM (formerly Rohcon)
Q.S.Nolan Ryan
EngineersArup Consulting
Theatre Consultants
Theatre Projects Consultants
Project EngineerMr. Sean Laffey Clerk of WorksMr. Tim Madden
STAFF
Director Theatre Manager Technical Manager Carissa Farrell
Róisín McGarr
Joe Flavin
Technical Assistant Andrew Neaves
Marketing, Sales & Box Office Manager Emma Louise Ryan
Receptionist & Front of House Assistant Caroline O’Brien
Caretakers John Delaney / John Doyle
Office Volunteers Majella Quinn / Sinead Kealy
UCD work placement (April – July 2009) Maeve Murphy
Cover image Poster design for Johnny Patterson, The Singing Irish Clown
Design Penhouse Design www.penhouse.ie
Róisín McGarr, Theatre Manager
I’m especially pleased to welcome Barabbas Theatre
Company to our new stage with Johnny Patterson,
The Singing Irish Clown written by Little John Nee as
our inaugural theatre show. It’s truly a privilege to
host a Theatre Company and Director of such repute
to launch our opening season. Little John’s lyrical and
spell-binding playwriting and performing is in a class
of its own and the show is made all the more special
by the fact that it also stars Bryan Burroughs, a superb
Carlow-born performer of national and international
standing. The show promises to be a wonderful new
theatre production and a landmark moment for The
George Bernard Shaw Theatre and for Carlow – so be
sure not to miss it.
The programme maintains these high standards right
through until the end of the year across all of the
performing arts – music, drama, comedy, dance, opera –
and of course pantomime!
With something in the programme for everyone, I hope
that you’ll enjoy what’s on offer in your new performing
arts space and make it part of your everyday life - we
look forward to hearing your feedback.
Róisín McGarr
www.gbshawtheatre.ie
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OCT 01 –
OCT 03
THEATRE
Barabbas Theatre Company in
association with The George
Bernard Shaw Theatre presents
Johnny
Patterson,
The Singing
Irish Clown
By Little John Nee
VISuAl
CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
& THE GEORGE BERNARD SHAW THEATRE
WORLD PREMIERE
“When I walk on I must be just right, happiness
depends on it, lives are destroyed by the
accumulation of small disappointments gathering
momentum.They want Johnny Patterson to transport
them away from their troubles… I must be just right.”
The George Bernard Shaw Theatre is privileged to present
the world premiere of “Johnny Patterson, The Singing
Irish Clown” from the internationally acclaimed Barabbas
Theatre Company as our inaugural production.
This powerful new show is an homage to the forgotten
genius and extraordinary life of circus performer Johnny
Patterson from Co. Clare, known as “The Singing Irish
Clown.”
Starting life as a humble drummer-boy, Johnny Patterson’s
unique talents saw him head-hunted from a regional
touring circus by the world famous Cooper and Bailey
Circus. He “said goodbye to his beloved wife and family and
headed for Amerikay.” At first he joined the ranks of “the
detested Irish” immigrants abroad but went on to become
one of the highest paid entertainers of his time and
amassed huge wealth through royalties from his hit songs.
PREVIEW
DATE Wednesday, September 30th
TIME 8pm PRICE €15 / €10
WORLD PREMIERE
DATE Thursday, October 1st - 3rd
TIME 8pm PRICE €20 / €18 / €15
Directed by Raymond Keane
Set Design Kieran McNulty
Costume design Marie Tierney
Lighting design Sarah Jane Shiels
Sound design Roger Gregg
Cast
Little John Nee
Bryan Burroughs
Roger Gregg
1hr 20 mins no interval
VISuAl
With Little John Nee’s characteristically easy mix of
humour, poignancy and lyricism, this beautiful new show
throws light on the captivating magic and the harsh reality
of a life devoted to performance and entertainment.
“There’s plenty of money for singing and fooling,
Rambling in good company from town to town.”
At the end of a life marked by great triumphs and great
tragedies in equal measure, Johnny returned to Parnell’s
Ireland to fulfill his dream of forming his own circus.
Moved by the politics of his homeland, the idealistic
Johnny penned a song urging Loyalists and Nationalists
to put their differences aside. He paid for his political
commentary with his life, as an angry and bitter reaction
from the crowd turned to violence and retaliation.
“I am a singing clown for what its worth, a life
invested, and now in the graveyard, the fire of my
tribe has set me aflame. Always a fool, always a fool,
but a fool with worthy aspirations.”
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OCT 4th
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OPERA
Children’s Theatre
Opera Theatre Company
An Seanfhear Beag
le Marc Mac Lochlainn
DATE Sunday, October 4th
TIME 6.30pm
PRICE €3 (includes tea or coffee)
DATE Thursday, October 8th
TIME 10pm & 1.30pm PRICE €2
Opera Club
What audiences have said:
“I loved the singing and the delightfully
witty script!”
“It was nice to be up close and
personal, within the performance,
intimate entertainment”
Feile An Fomhair –
National Singing Day
In advance of their full performance of Handel’s Alcina on the
22nd of October, Opera Theatre Company provide a unique
opportunity to get up close and personal with their amazing
artists in an “Opera Club” setting.
SCHOOLS WORKSHOP
DATE Friday, October 9th
TIME 10.30am PRICE €3
evening sing-along
If you’ve never experienced opera before this is your chance
to sample stunning performances, meet opera artists and
Patrons of this show can
discover more about this captivating world in a welcoming and
exclusively avail of a special
informal setting. You’ll also have the chance to ask any burning
post-show offer in Lennon’s questions you might have about opera! The evening will be led
Café Bar.
by Opera Theatre Company musicians and singers, who will take
Places for this intimate club setting are you through some of the best works of Handel including an
exploration of perhaps his greatest opera, Alcina.
extremely limited, so be sure to book
early to avoid disappointment.
OCT 12th
TIME 8pm PRICE €5
Lón le Eamonn
Gilmore T.D.
DATE Friday, October 9th TIME 12.30pm
Gala concert of
Local Talent
Ticket price includes tea or coffee. Patrons of this show can
exclusively avail of a special post-show offer in Lennon’s Café Bar.
Carlow County
Enterprise Board
DATE Monday, October 12th
TIME 6.00pm
PRICE FREE
Music, Song and Dance
Ritheann Féile an Fhómhair i gCeatharlach
ó 7-15ú Deireadh Fómhair. Is féile
dhátheangach í seo le ceol, litríocht,
drámaíocht, ealaíon, scannáin agus spraoi
agus beidh alán des na himeachtaí ins an
ionad Visual.
TALKS
A day in
the life
of County
Carlow–Launch
VISuAl
Féile an Fhómhair
OCT 7th-15th FESTIVAL
A day in the life of County Carlow is a DVD which features
Enterprise Support Activities from FÁS , IT Carlow , Carlow
Tourism , Carlow County Enterprise Board and Carlow Local
Authorities which take place in and around County Carlow.
The DVD is an educational and promotional resource for
County Carlow and will be available to educators on the
Carlow CEB website for download. The DVD is produced by
Carlow native Joe Cleere, Fretless Records. Admission is free.
DATE Saturday, October 10th
TIME 8pm PRICE €12
Proceeds in aid of Carlow Hospice
Kings FILM
DATE Monday, October 12th
TIME 1.30pm PRICE €5
Carlow’s annual Autumn Bilingual Festival,
Féile an Fhómhair, brings traditional Irish
music, drama, literature, art, film and fun to
the town with a programme running from
October 7-15th including many events in
Visual & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre.
Carlow Lunchtime
storytellers group
For the full programme of events in the
festival check out
New books by Maidhc Dainín
Ó Sé & Deirdre Brennan
www.glorceatharlach.ie
TIME 1pm PRICE €7 (includes tea / coffee)
Book launch -
TIME 8pm PRICE €5 (includes tea / coffee)
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VISuAl
Carlow African Film Festival
Carlow African Film Festival
FESTIVAL OPENING
jerusalema
TIME 7pm
Film by Ralph Ziman
(South Africa)
HOME IN EXILE
Teza
FILM BY LANCELOT ODUWA
IMASUEN (Nigeria)
TIME 7pm PRICE €3
“Effective
Collaboration:
Instrument of
Development in
the African Movie
Industry”
BUTTERFLIES AND HONEY OF
ARABUKO SOKOKE
FILM by Haile Gerima (Ethiopia)
TIME 8pm PRICE €3
Symposium Lectures & Talks
TIME 11am - 4pm PRICE free
Kirikou and the
Wild Beasts
Children’s Film
Followed by
CHILDREN’S
STORYTELLING
ARTS & CRAFTS
WORKSHOPS
TIME 2pm PRICE free
DOCUMENTARIES
SAPANA, A POKOT RITE OF PASSAGE
MBOONI, A CONSERVATION
SUCCESS STORY BY SUSAN
WAMBURI (Kenya)
Now in it’s fifth year, the Carlow
African Film Festival is the first
festival of it’s kind in Ireland.
This year, The George Bernard Shaw Theatre is
delighted to be the host venue for CAFF’s festival.
The Festival provides a platform to celebrate and
explore the intellectual and aesthetic diversity
of African culture. It also aims to celebrate
excellence in African filmmaking by showcasing
and honouring best film works as well as
facilitating artistic links between African and Irish
communities and artists.
In the last five years, CAFF has played host to many
special guests such as Presley Chweneyagae, lead
actor in Tsotsi, the 2006 Oscar Award-winning
film from South Africa and Bonnie Henna, who
starred in Catch a Fire, alongside Tim Robins.
Amongst the star guests this year is Rudolph
Walker OBE. Rudolph is a British character
actor, popular for his role as Patrick Trueman
in the British Soap, EastEnders which he has
played since 2001. One of the first black actors
to be seen regularly on British television,
Rudolph is proud of his major role in the
controversial Love Thy Neighbour in the
1970s. He also took on later comedic roles in
The Thin Blue Line and in Ali G in da House
and appeared in the first episode of Mr. Bean
as “The Examiner”. Rudolph was appointed
OBE by the Queen in 2006 and is ranked
amongst the 100 Greatest Black Britons.
Festival information contact:
www.carlowafricanfilmfestival.com
The festival will close with a festival club
party in the Seven Oaks Hotel.
FIGHTING SPIRIT BY GEORGE
AMPONSAH (GHANA)
TIME 3pm PRICE €3
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VISuAl
OCT 22nd/29th THEATRE /
NOV 5th
STORYTELLING
OCT 23rd
DATE Wednesday, October 14th
Thursday, October 22nd
Thursday, October 29th
Thursday, November 5th
TIME 1pm
PRICE €7 (includes tea or coffee)
Tom Kelly Promotions
DATE Friday, October 23rd
An Evening
of Nostalgia
with Johnny
Carlow
Lunchtime
Storytellers group
A fun and entertaining way to pass your lunchtime, Carlow’s Lunchtime Storytellers Group will
present some dramatic gems of wit and wisdom to make you laugh, smile, and occasionally take
you to places in the mind that you may not have visited before. All in a lunchbreak!
With scenes from humorous plays, dramatic recitations, amusing monologues and even the
occasional song or two, the Lunchtime Storytellers group promises a bundle of pleasant surprises
each week for four weeks that you’ll be glad you didn’t miss. Ticket price includes tea or coffee.
A full lunch menu is available at the show from Lennon’s Café Bar.
Alcina
www.opera.ie
OCT 22nd
OPERA
by Handel
DATE Thursday, October 22nd
TIME 8pm
PRICE €25 / €20
Selfless love and magical corruption. This is a rare treat for
Carlow audiences to see a stunning opera production of
international standard on their doorstep. Set in a timeless
world of passion and plots – where reality blurs with
fantasy – the enigmatic Alcina reigns. Deceit, sensuality
and seduction pervade Handel’s glorious music with
exquisite arias (sung in English by an extraordinary cast)
that lament love unrequited and faith betrayed.
VISuAl
Opera Theatre Company
MUSIC
Considered by many to be Handel’s last great opera,
Opera Theatre Company’s powerful and musically
astonishing Alcina will delight both first time operagoers and passionate fans alike. Alcina is the culmination
of OTC’s year-long celebration of the work of Handel to
commemorate the 250th anniversary of the composer’s
death.
Accompanied by a superb baroque orchestra, Alcina is
directed by Annilese Miskimmon with music direction by
Christian Curnyn.
McEvoy
Johnny McEvoy has been bringing his unique folk and ballad music
to audiences around Ireland for decades. It’s safe to say that Johnny is
truly a household name across the country. This nostalgic evening of
‘Song and Story’ features all of Johnny’s best known music and tales.
This is a two hour
concert… not to
be missed.
Johnny’s new album Never Smelt The Roses is packed with his
trademark haunting, evocative and beautifully presented songs and is
proving to be one of his most popular albums yet.
No support - just
simply ‘An Evening
with Johnny McEvoy’.
Youth
Music
Unplugged
Carlow Regional Youth Service is proud
to present their youth music night.
Carlow has a vibrant community of young musicians
and this youth music night promises to feature great
music and a friendly atmosphere. The young musicians
will be performing their own material in an unplugged
session. This is their chance to showcase their talents
and creativity in Carlow’s new George Bernard Shaw
Theatre.
So if you’re looking for a great evening’s entertainment
and want to support youth music in Carlow then please
come along! Please note this event will be alcohol-free.
OCT 24th
MUSIC
Carlow Regional Youth Service
TIME 8pm PRICE €5
Folklore /
Lectures & Talks / Storytelling /
Film / Artists in Residence / Music
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The George
Bernard Shaw
Folklorist and writer Peter McGuire lectures in folklore in University College Dublin and specialises
in modern urban myths and legends.
His Halloween folklore residency with The George Bernard Shaw Theatre will see Peter collect
local Carlow Halloween lore and legends for compilation and contribution to The National Folklore
Collection housed in University College Dublin.
TIME 8pm
PRICE €16.50 / €14
(includes light
evening meal)
patrons in costume
can go half price –
so go on –give in to
the Halloween spirits
and come in
character!
A unique
night
of food,
folklore,
film and
fun!
Writer and folklorist Peter McGuire will facilitate a fun and informal session of “spooky stories”
over a light dinner as part of his Halloween residency. You’ll hear about the supernatural
folklore inspiration behind some of the greatest horror movies of all time as well the origins of
Halloween, and some of the haunted history of Carlow from expert local storytellers.
But most of all we need you to join in the session with your own spooky tales from the county
too! With your permission, Peter will record some of your local stories for contribution to The
National Folklore Collection housed in University College Dublin.
(Please note that due to the nature and horror movie content of this storytelling session, it
may not be suitable for young or sensitive patrons.)
VISuAl
OCT 30th
FILM
NOV 1st
FILM
Halloween
Folklore Residency
Children’s Film THE WITCHES
A rare chance to see this classic family
adventure-fantasy on the big screen!
DATE Friday, October 30th TIME 2pm
PRICE Adults €8.50/ €7 Children* €6 / €3
* Costumed children go half-price!
Access Cinema / film club
Pan’s Labyrinth
Concluding writer and UCD
folklorist Peter McGuire’s
Halloween residency in the
centre, The GB Shaw Theatre
hosts a special screening of
this extraordinary film that
marries the real and imaginary
to chilling effect.
DATE Sunday, November 1st
TIME 8pm
PRICE €7/ €5.50
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NOV 5th
VISuAl
Classical
Music
NOV 8th
Music Network
The European Ballet Company
DATE Thursday, November 5th
TIME 8pm
PRICE €16 / €12 / €8
“Songs for
Cecilia”
Soprano Celine Byrne
Mezzo Soprano Tara Erraught
Piano Dearbhla Collins
“She has a presence, a powerful and
flexible voice, and the intelligence to
understand how music and words
work together”
The Irish Times on Celine Byrne
“Erraught has the true mezzo’s rare
ability to illuminate the most ordinary
segment of the human’s voice”
The Irish Times on Tara Erraught
NOV 6th / 7th COMEDY
Set in the community hall of a small
rural town, The Hall features an array
of madcap characters brought to life
in Pat Shortt’s inimitable style.
The local drama group stage a gala
fundraising concert to raise money
for their latest production, however,
things don’t quite go to plan, with
hilarious consequences.
IFTA award winner Pat Shortt is
looking forward to getting back in
front of a live audience with this
national tour of The Hall.
Ballet
Dance
DATE Sunday, November 8th
TIME 3.30pm PRICE €20/ €17*
(*limited concessions available)
Patrons of this show can exclusively
avail of a special pre- or post-show
offer in Lennon’s Café Bar.
Celine Byrne and Tara Erraught are two of Ireland’s
brightest operatic talents. Together they have amassed a
slew of awards and have earned high profiles in the world
of opera through collaborations with several well known
tenors.
The two singers will be accompanied by the incomparable
Dearbhla Collins, a prize winning solo pianist.
Together, they will take us through a delightful
programme under the title Songs for Cecilia including
a specially commissioned piece for this tour from Ian
Wilson; as well as pieces from Mozart, Schumann and
Strauss and the operas, Madam Butterfly and Norma.
DATE Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th
TIME 8.30pm PRICE €30/ €25*
(*limited concessions available)
Pat
ShorTt
The Hall
The
Nutcracker
The highly acclaimed European Ballet Company is proud to present this world famous ballet,
the most magical and enchanting of all fairy tales. This company of first class international
dancers has a well earned reputation among audiences and critics alike due to superb
classical ballets and excellent artistic standards.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, the ballet is enhanced by over 45 beautifully handcrafted
costumes and colourful sets and is ideal for audiences of all ages. This unforgettable ballet
brings together a celebration of a magical story, incomparable
music and superb dancing.
The Shaw Sessions
Music Club
DATE Wednesday, November 11th
TIME 9pm PRICE €7.50 / €5.50
Nov 11th
Music
The GB Shaw Theatre, in
association with
Fretless Records
This months’ sessions club plays host to the excellent five-piece original blue-grass and roots
band I Draw Slow. With vocals, guitar, fiddle, banjo and double bass, the band’s unmistakably
old-time country style tells dark tales of debauchery and trouble with the kind of well-crafted
melodies that survive. Sharing the billing on the night will be special guests from Carlow’s local
music scene so don’t miss a great night!
“Steeped in tradition but rendered fresh and colourful in the telling. A band to watch” The Irish Times
“A cracking record that wears it’s alt-country influences on its tattered tartan sleeve” Hotpress
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Nov 12th
THEATRE
Lane Productions
TIME 8pm
PRICE €22.50 / €19.50
Stones in
His Pockets
Book early for this smash hit show to
avoid disappointment!
Stones in his Pockets is the
award-winning, hilarious and
sometimes poignant tale of
a quiet Irish community and
its change by the arrival of
a big budget Hollywood
movie shoot.
Starring Simon Delaney
(best known as Michael
in Bachelor’s Walk),
the entire story is
brought to life
by two highly
talented actors
who play over 15
characters between
them in a triumph
of characterisation
and physical comedy.
From the two cheeky
Irish lads intent on
becoming big movie stars
to the diva lead Hollywood
actress, whose Irish accent
leaves a lot to be desired,
Stones in his Pockets stands
out as one of the funniest and
moving of modern Irish plays.
VISuAl
Snow White
Lambert Puppet Theatre
Nov 14th
DATE Saturday, November 14th
CHILDREN’S
THEATRE
TIME 2pm & 4pm
PRICE €10
Lambert Puppet Theatre featuring Paula Lambert is now
widely recognised as the Premier Touring Puppet Theatre
Company in Ireland and is also internationally renowned
for its many fine productions in Theatres throughout
Ireland, the UK and Europe.
From its earliest beginning the Lambert family has been
involved with RTÉ TV, working on the hugely popular
series Wanderly Wagon featuring Eugene Lambert and
Judge. Paula Lambert was the ‘Bosco’ voice on TV for
seventeen years and indeed Bosco is still a firm favourite
with the younger children and will make a nostalgic
appearance in the opening part of the show. This is a
beautifully produced show with large puppets, colourful
sets and exquisite lighting and is suitable for an age
group up to ten years of age.
Nov 15th
FILM
Access Cinema
TIME 8pm PRICE €7 / €5.50
When Marianne (Hope Davis) dies in a car crash, tragically
caused by one of her kids clowning around in the back seat,
her widower Joe (Colin Firth) decides on a clean break and
takes his two daughters Mary (Perla Haney-Jardine) and Kelly
(Willa Holland) away to Genova, in Italy, for the summer.
While 16 year old Kelly strikes up a romance with a local boy,
10 year old Mary is plagued by visions of her dead mother.
She finally discloses her visions to her father in the timehonoured fashion of doing creepy kiddy drawings.
Michael Winterbottom’s supernatural family drama has been
described as “desperately moving in its engagement with the
withering effects of loss.” – Donald Clarke, The Irish Times
“It’s impossible not to admire the fluency and intelligence of
Winterbottom’s film-making” – The Guardian
Genova
DirECTOR Michael Winterbottom
UK, 2008, 94 mins, Cert: 15A
Starring Colin Firth,
Perla Haney-Jardine, Willa Holland,
Catherine Keener, Hope Davis.
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NOV 26th
MUSIC
MUNDY
Performing solo for this special intimate night
in The George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Mundy
will treat Carlow audiences to some of the
songs from this, his fourth studio album which
is considered his most accomplished to date as
well as favourites from his back-catalogue.
Mundy is undoubtedly one of the most reliably
high quality Irish music acts on the circuit, so
be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!
Special guests to be announced.
NOV 27th
THEATRE
dining
DATE Friday, November 27th
TIME 8pm
PRICE €35 / €30
FAMILY
NOV 28th / 29th MUSICAL
If you thought this boy from Birr, Co. Offaly was
just about big, bug-eyed pop songs such as
July, Mexico, or indeed, the most downloaded
song of 2007 & 2008 Galway Girl then his
latest collection, Strawberry Blood, boasts
fourteen great songs to make you throw all
your preconceptions out the window.
The Headline
Agency
VISuAl
Starlight Stage Productions Presents
Disney’s Mulan J.R The Musical
This Carlow and Kilkenny based stage school is
delighted to bring its latest production to The
George Bernard Shaw Theatre.
Disney’s Mulan Jr is a tale of courage, love, magic and
heroism based on the true story of Chinese legend
Fao Mulan. It features all the songs from the hit movie
including Reflection (made famous by Christina Aguilera).
Directed and Choreographed by Jason Paul Ryan and
assisted by Sharon Molloy, Starlight’s latest production is
sure to be a wonderfully colourful and uplifting show. This
stage adaptation of the Disney animation MULAN based
on a Chinese legend is perfect for all the family to enjoy.
DATE Saturday, November 28th
TIME 8pm
TIME 3pm Matinee
PRICE €10 / €9 / €8
Wonderland Productions
La Locandiera
NOV 29th
Classic comedy, live music, fine food
Wonderland’s staging of Goldoni’s Classic Comedy as
Italian Dinner Theatre will transport you from Lennon’s
Café Bar to Mirandolina‘s 18th century Florentine Inn. The
seductive innkeeper Mirandolina has every man at her feet,
until ‘the declared enemy of Italian women’ - the Ulster
Gentleman checks in, that is.
Piqued, Mirandolina vows to make him fall in love with her,
but who will lose the night? The seduced Gentleman or
the seductive Locandiera? Wonderland’s sparkling period
production of one of Italy’s most celebrated comedies
includes a delicious dinner, accompanied by a generous
helping of live Neapolitan arias and folk songs from
Mirandolina and her admirers.
“A sheer joy to behold!” – The Irish Mail on Sunday
“Quite simply suberb” – The Irish Times
Places for this unique show are limited, so book early to avoid
disappointment.
FILM
Access Cinema
TIME 8pm PRICE €7 / €5.50
Atmospheric and evocative, the opening shot is a snowy Dublin
street-scene at night, with horse-drawn cabs trundling along the
cobbled roads. Piano music spills from the grand Georgian house,
the upstairs windows are shadowed by waltzing couples and we’re
irresistibly drawn inside.
Huston holds his directorial nerve throughout and follows (with
eagle-eyed attention to detail) the Joycean inconsequential chatter
and to-ings and fro-ings of the dinner-jacketed Dublin elite at their
soiree to celebrate the Feast of The Epiphany on January 6th 1904.
Considered by many to be Huston’s masterpiece, The Dead serves
as a profound elegy to his cinematic career and brings together an
award winning production team and acclaimed cast of Irish actors.
The Dead
DiRECTOR John Huston,
UK, 1987, 83 mins, Cert: U
Starring Anjelica Huston,
Donal McCann, Helen Carroll,
Dan O Herlihy.
“Close to faultless”
The New York Times
“An exquisite film. To be treasured
always.” New York Post
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07 | 08
DEC 4th
MUSIC
DATE Friday, December 4th
Michael
English
VISuAl
Louis Walsh Management
in conjunction with Tom Kelly Promotions
DEC 5th - 8th
This twenty nine year old musician has the world at
his feet. Since being discovered by Louis Walsh last
year, Michael now has a five year record deal with
Sony records and already his first album has reached
Gold status.
MUSIC
Featuring
Aspiro Choir
with international
Stars
Michael’s show features hits from the fifties and
sixties, mixed with country classics and big ballads as
well as some all time favourite Irish ballads.
Rebecca
Storm,
Paddy Cole
Michael is also regarded as one of Ireland’s finest
piano players and will play a short segment on a baby
grand piano during his show in The George Bernard
Shaw Theatre.
and
Peter Corry
With a band of the highest musical quality, Michael’s
show will feature one or two surprises in what
promises to be a night of top-class entertainment.
along with
special guests
It’s
Beginning
to Look A
Lot like
Christmas
Treat yourself and your family
to this magical Christmas
show featuring all your
favourite Christmas songs and
carols, irresistible seasonal
storytelling and lots of festive
fun. Presented and performed
by the acclaimed Aspiro with
world renowned artists and
special guests.
DATE Saturday, December 5th
Special Guest West end Star
Rebecca Storm
TIME 8pm Gala Performance
PRICE €45
DATE Sunday, December 6th
Special Celebrity Guest
TIME 2.30pm Matinee
PRICE €25 / €20
DATE Monday, December 7th
Special Guest Jazz Legend
Paddy Cole
DATE Tuesday, December 8th
Special Guest West End Star
Peter Corry
www.myspace.com/
thehotclubofdublin
DEC 9th
BOOK ONLINE
WORLD
MUSIC
The Shaw
Sessions
Gypsy Jazz with
The Hot Club Of
Dublin & Eric
Butler
DEC 10th
COMEDY
THEATRE /
MUSICAL
TIME 11am / 8pm
PRICE €10 / €7 / €4
This month’s Shaw Session will host very special guests
The Hot Club of Dublin. This gypsy jazz band consists
of three members of the Gilligan Family; John, Fintan
and Daniel, along with Russian gypsy violin player Oleg
Ponomarev. United by their passion for Hotclub and old
swing, this vibrant band have developed and expanded on
the Hotclub style to include four part vocal harmonies with
hints of eastern gypsy flavour. With an exciting blend of
instruments not normally associated with Hotclub (such
as clarinet, piano and saxophone) this band’s profile is
growing nationally.
Be sure to check them out early before they take off! The
session also hosts one of Carlow’s top musical talents, Eric
Butler and promises to be a night to remember.
The Lisa Richards Agency
DEC 11th
The GB Shaw Theatre in
association with Fretless
Records
DATE Wednesday, December 9th
TIME 8.30pm
PRICE €7.50 / €5.50
VISuAl
Neil Delamere
‘Bookmarks’
Star of RTÉ’s The Panel and BBC’s The BBC’s Blame
Game, Neil Delamere debuts his brand new show
Bookmarks at the George Bernard Shaw Theatre on the
10th December 2009. Trinity College may have Oscar
Wilde, but Dublin City University has Neil Delamere.
Seeing your photograph on your university bookmark
is food for thought; you could almost say it’s was a
sign. Maybe life itself is just a series of bookmarks – the
events that highlight how far we’ve come and how far
we’ve left to go.
Neil considers these strange markers as well as
pondering why his photo appeared on a DCU bookmark
in the first place.
PATCHWORK
THEATRE GROUP
Patchwork Theatre Group is proud to present their 10th unique production.
The cast of adults with differing abilities choose their own character, drawn from real life,
fiction or cartoons and over weekly improvisation workshops a play is produced. Live music,
songs and dance are incorporated into the story which is narrated by the Director, Mary Austin.
The result is a great family show with lots of laughs and you’ll never see another one like it!
DEC 12th
variety
MUSIC
DATE Saturday, December 12th
TIME 8pm
PRICE €20
Paul
Hennessy
Home For Christmas
Carlow-born Paul is delighted to come home for this special Christmas concert. The concert will
be a mix of songs from musical theatre, classical, Irish and popular and will include some very
special guests.
Paul has been singing professionally for 18 years during which time he has made numerous
television and radio appearances and has appeared in many musicals on stages around Ireland.
He was a member of the original Irish Tenors and Celtic Tenors line ups with whom he performed
several concerts and he regularly tours the USA with Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret. He has
recorded two albums and performs regularly in Taylor’s Irish Cabaret at Taylors Three Rock, Dublin.
In November 2009 Paul will be performing in New Hampshire USA but is looking forward to his
special Christmas concert in his hometown’s new theatre.
BOOK ONLINE
DEC 17th -
DEC 21st
VISuAl
DEC 27th
PANTO
DATE Sunday, December 27th
TIME 8pm
PRICE €25 / €22
Carlow Club Players
DATE Thursday, December 17th
Monday, December 21st
TIME 8pm
PRICE €15 / €12 / €50 (family ticket)
JACK L
and his
band
Cinderella
Musical Director Ollie Hennessy
Director Marian Brophy
For four years, the Carlow Club Players
have entertained audiences in Carlow
with their annual panto productions
in the Éire Óg Clubhouse. This year,
the Club Players are proud to transfer
to The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
with their latest production - the
pantomime favourite of Cinderella.
All the ingredients are there: jealousy,
persecution and deceit – surely the
recipe for an hilarious spectacular and
entertaining extravaganza!
The Fairy godmother (the good) the
stepmother (the bad) and the Sisters
(the ugly) make their appearances
and blend in with the Club Players
own mix of good, bad and ugly (and
that’s just the councilors!). With a
little measure of all things current
and a good stirrer, the cake with icing
is complete.
Shelve all financial worries, shelve
all feelings of doom and gloom - go
on treat the family to a night of live
entertainment. Go on, you’re worth it.
(Oh no, you’re not! Oh yes, you are!)
MUSIC
Be sure to get your
tickets fast for this
unmissable show!
What a way to spend Christmas; in the exalted
company of the great Jack L and his band!
Having performed to great acclaim over the
summer months from New York to Paris, Jack
is returning to Ireland to perform in The GB
Shaw Theatre this Christmas.
One of the main highlights of the tour was his
performance with The Brooklyn Philharmonic
Orchestra, at the South Street Seaport Festival
in Brooklyn, New York, where he got a truly
rousing reception from 10,000 people!
Jack is definitely genre defying and to simply
try to define him as crooner or storytelling
troubadour is futile. His voice and stage
presence are his main selling points.
Jack’s voice is three-dimensional in that he can
go from a seducing whisper to an operatic top
note effortlessly. He has long ago confirmed
his status as Ireland’s foremost live performer.
His recent Burn On Tour sold out right around
Ireland and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
will be no exception!
BOOK ONLINE
BOOK ONLINE
VISuAl
BOOKING INFORMATION
MAILING LIST / MEMBERS
Gallery Opening Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 11.00am – 5.30pm daily
Sunday 2.00pm – 5.00pm
VOLUNTEERS
Monday – Saturday, 11am – 5.30pm
Sunday – 2pm - 5pm
On day of events from 1 hour prior to the show start.
VISUAL would like give a big THANK YOU the many volunteers who have supported
us this year, in particular with our Open Days in May and our opening celebrations in
September. We welcome new volunteers on an ongoing basis so please get in touch
or contact Carlow Volunteer Centre, info@volunteercarlow.ie or 059 9137562 and or us
directly at info@carlowvisual.ie or 059 9172400.
Du
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BoOKING Office Opening Hours
Railway
Station
Railway Rd.
Courthouse
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Dub
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Col
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Riv
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to Portlaoise
Tullow St.
to Castlecomer
to kilkenny
Ticket Refunds
We regret that tickets cannot
be refunded after purchase. To
obtain a refund on a cancelled
event, tickets must be returned
to the Booking Office.
Car Parking
Car parking for patrons is
available immediately inside
the grounds at the Old Dublin
Road entrance. Coach parking is
available further on to
the right.
Carlow
Shopping
Centre
ee
gr
n
ne
La
Fairgreen
Shopping
Centre
Making a Booking
By Phone
Please call 059 917 2400
In Person
Our booking office is located just
inside the main doors to the centre.
For our opening hours please see
above.
On line
Discounts may be available for group
bookings, please contact the booking
office for more information.
The George Bernard Shaw
Theatre Gift Vouchers
The perfect gift for any occasion!
Gift vouchers are ideal for friends, loved ones and even corporate gifts.
Let them chose the shows they love and give a gift voucher for the
George Bernard Shaw Theatre.
Contact our Booking Office 059 917 2400
for more details www.gbshawtheatre.ie
Disabled Access
Members Scheme
Mailing List
The arts centre is fully accessible for disabled visitors.
Disabled car parking is available in the car park adjacent to
the pond where there is ramp access to the front entrance.
There is lift access to all levels, including the lower ground
level corridor which leads the Theatre. At this level Row D is
adaptable for disabled patrons in the theatre. The theatre is
also fitted with is a hearing aid induction loop covering the
whole of the auditorium. In all cases, please advise us of
your needs when making your booking.
Become a Member of Visual Centre for
Contemporary Art and The George Bernard
Shaw Theatre
Don’t forget to sign up
for our mailing list!
Latecomers policy
Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in
the performance. Admission cannot always be guaranteed.
Booking Office 059 917 2400
Benefits include
•Advance Programme and Exhibition Information
•Regular email Bulletins
•Priority Booking on show the GB Shaw Theatre
•Invitations for exhibition evenings
•Special “Members Only” Offers on selected
shows
•Invitations to Member evenings & Special Events
•A Voucher for two free tickets on every year to be
used on a specially selected show!
For more details and rates please contact our
booking office
Booking Office 059 917 2400
Our free service includes:
•Delivery of our season brochure
•Regular Email bulletins
•Updates regarding shows that
you may be interested in
•Occasional special offers on
selected shows
Stallion – Daphne Wright
25th Sept - 16th Jan
Time
Tadgh McSweeney
Opera Club
Johnny Patterson, The Singing Irish Clown
Literature
Effective Collaboration: Instrument of
Development in the African Movie Industry
Teza
Carlow African Film Festival Opening
Féile on Fhomhair- Book Launch
Carlow Lunchtime Storytellers
Fighting Spirit
Documentaries
Jerusalema
Children’s Storytelling / Arts & Crafts Workshops
Theatre
Pan’s Labyrinth
Comedy
Popular Music
The Shaw Sessions
11th Nov
Snow White
Stones in His Pockets
Film Club
Theatre
Ballet
The Dead
Disney’s Mulan Jr.
La Locandiera
Film Club
Stage School
Theatre Dining
11th Dec
11am/8pm
Theatre/Musical
Cinderella
Jack L
Pantomime
or book online at: www.gbshawtheatre.ie
Popular Music
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
Patchwork Theatre Group
Paul HennesyMusic
BoOKING Office 059 917 2400
27th Dec
17th - 21st Dec
12th Dec
Comedy
8.30pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
Sat: 8pm Sun:3pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
2pm/4pm
8pm
9pm
5pm
8.30pm
8pm
1pm
8pm
2pm
8pm
1pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
1pm
3pm
12pm
7pm
2pm
12pm
11am - 4pm
8pm
7pm
8pm
1pm
6pm
The Shaw SessionsWorld Music
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasMusic
10th DecNeil Delamare - Bookmarks
9th Dec
5th Dec
4th DecMichael EnglishMusic
29th Nov
28th/29th Nov
27th Nov
26th NovMundyMusic
15th NovGenova
14th Nov
12th Nov
Theatre
Classical Music
Pat Shortt - The Hall
The Nutcracker
Songs for Cecilia
6th/7th Nov
8th Nov
5th Nov
Film Club
Children’s Film
Storytelling
5th Nov
The Witches
1st Nov
31st Oct
Folklore Night
30th Oct
Popular Music
29th Oct
24th OctYouth Music Unplugged
Country Music
Opera
Theatre
Film
Film
Film
Children’s Workshop
Children’s Film
Lectures/Talks
Film
Festival
23rd OctAn Evening of Nostalgia with Johnny McEvoy
22nd OctAlcina by Handel
22nd Oct
18th Oct
18th Oct
17th Oct
17th Oct
17th OctKirikou and the Wild Beasts
17th Oct
16th Oct
16th Oct
Theatre
15th Oct
Talks
15th Oct
12th OctA Day in the Life of County Carlow
9pm
1.30pm
Film
10th OctA Gala Concert of Local TalentMusic
12th OctKings
10am
10am/1.30pm
6.30pm
8pm
Let’s Sing TogetherWorkshop
Opera
8pm
Visual Art
Theatre
9th OctNational Singing Day - Singalong EveningMusic/Participatory
9th Oct
8th OctAn Seanfhear Beag
4th Oct
1st Oct - 3rd Oct
Visual Art
Visual Art
Ciarán Walsh
Screenprints – Joseph Albers
Visual Art
Visual Art
Visual Art
Visual Art
Type
25th Sept - 16th JanAccumulator – Curated by Amanda Coogan
Stax – Polly Apfelbaum
The Weight of Light – 20th Century Irish Abstraction
DateName

Performing Arts Programme September to December 2009

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