Ros Arts Event Guide Autumn 2012

RoscommonArts Centre

Theatre | Visual Art | Music | Literature | Comedy | Film | Dance | Workshops & Classes

September – December 2012

Programme of Events

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Image: Graffiti Classics, 24th October 2012

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7th Reframe Exhibition Opening Visual Art 9

11th Tin Whistle & Flute Classes begin Trad Music 5

11th Traditional Singing Classes begin Trad Music 5

13th Evolution Stage School Opens Performance 4

13th Hindsight, Foresight for Gobshites Theatre 11

18th Yoga Classes begin Yoga 6

21st Culture Night 2012 Cinema & Visual Art 11

25th Woman and Scarecrow Theatre 12

26th Elderberries Dance Ensemble begins Dance 6

28th The Fureys & Davey Arthur Music 12

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Throughout the month Artist in Residence in Schools Literature, Visual Art & Music 14 & 15

2nd & 4th All-Ireland Schools Talent Show Performance 16

3rd Spraoi Children’s Theatre 13

5th The Nualas Music 16

9th Fruitcake Theatre 17

12th The Song from the Sea Children’s Theatre/Puppetry 13

13th Tommy Fleming Music 17

16th One-Man Star WarsTM Trilogy Comedy Performance 18

18th Port Authority Theatre 18

23rd Catch Me Aerial Dance 19

24th Graffiti Classics Music 14

25th Filmed Educational screenings for schools Cinema 7

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2nd The Nutcracker Dance 19

3rd Caoimhín O’Raghallaigh, Mick O’Brien and Nell Ní Chróinín Trad Music 20

6th Tin Whistle & Flute Classes begin Trad Music 5

6th Traditional Singing Classes begin Trad Music 5

6th Yoga Classes begin Yoga 6

8th Des Bishop Comedy 20

9th Conal Gallen Comedy 21

13th Filmed Educational Screenings for School Cinema 7

15th – 17th Eden Theatre 21

16th Fabric of Identity Exhibition Opening Visual Art 10

20th The Wheelchair on My Face Theatre 22

23rd Filmed Educational Screenings for School Cinema 7

27th RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet with Nabuko Imai Music 22

1st Neil Delamere Comedy 23

7th ABBA Forever Music 23

8th Johnny Carroll Music 24

12th The Shop Around the Corner Cinema 24

14th & 15th Ride On Theatre 25

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Book your tickets online at www.roscommonartscentre.ieBox Office Tel: 090 6625824

Evolution Stage SchoolIntroducing Roscommon’s brand new Stage School! Masters ofperformance Tracey Carty and Paul Hennessy will run these weeklyclasses mixing dance, singing and drama. Using music and songs fromshows and the current charts as their inspiration, Evolution promises agreat introduction to the wonderful world of the performing arts.Since launching three years ago, Evolution Stage School hasmushroomed to become one of the countries finest and mostsuccessful stage schools.

Students simply sign up and pay monthly for classes. Discounts arealso available for families of two or more.

Enrol online at www.evolutionstageschool.com or call / text 087 6157983 / 086 2581966

Roscommon County YouthTheatre Wants YOU!Roll Up, Roll Up for a new season with RoscommonCounty Youth Theatre! It’s recruitment time and we’relooking for new members to join the team andbecome involved in Youth Theatre activities.

If you’re aged between 14 & 22 and would like to getinvolved in weekly drama workshops, act on stage,learn about theatre, sound and lighting and makesome new friends then why not come along to ourOpen Day as the new Youth Theatre term getsunderway. Contact us today on 090 6625824 or email [email protected] for moreinformation.

Workshops & Classes for Young People

4 – 6 years 3.30pm – 4.15pm

7 – 9 years 4.15pm – 5.15pm

10 + 5.15pm – 6.15pm

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Traditional Tin Whistleand Flute with John WynneOne of the finest musicians this county has to offer, John’s tin whistleand concert flute classes continue to grow in popularity. His teachingstyle encourages students to develop a love of the instruments,allowing time for one-to-one tuition, as class sizes are kept small.

A multi All-Ireland title holder on both instruments, John specialises inthe North Connaught flute style of playing. Classes are suitable forchildren and young people aged 7+. Beginners and advanced studentsare welcome.

Classes from 6.10pm - 7.30pm Call John directly at 087 2239095 for class times to suit your child’s ability.

Traditional Singing with Pauline HanlyDonegal-born Pauline Hanly comes from a family steeped in Irishmusic, language and tradition. A regular at sessions and festivals thelength and breadth of the country, Pauline’s unique voice and talentensure that she is in huge demand as a traditional singing and SeánNós teacher.

Over the years she has mentored countless All-Ireland winners, and hereasy, relaxed and informal approach ensure that her classes forchildren at the arts centre have become very popular since beginningearlier this year. All levels welcome.

Up to age 10: 4pm – 5pmAges 10 +: 5pm – 6pm

Term 1: Tues 11th Sept – 23rd Oct €105

Term 2: Tues 6th Nov – 11th Dec €90

Term 1: Tues 11th Sept – 23rd Oct €105

Term 2: Tues 6th Nov – 11th Dec €90

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Please Note: If you have any queries we would advise you to contact the tutors directly. Pauline Hanly Tel: 086 4036152 John Wynne Tel: 087 2239095. Students must supply their own instruments.

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Yoga with Kristy VerengaCombining breath awareness, physical movement and relaxation, yogareleases both stress and physical tension and encourages healing.When these elements are brought into harmony, health and well-beingis restored. Krista Verenga returns for another season of classes; earlybooking through the box office is strongly advised as places tend to fillup quickly.

Elderberries Dance Ensemblewith Catherine DonnellyThese sessions of gentle movement and dance for the over 50’s aredesigned to be fun, creative and accessible and include techniques tohelp improve strength, flexibility and balance. As always class finisheswith complimentary tea, biscuits and chat! Newcomers welcome, noexperience necessary. Participants should wear supportive footwearand comfortable clothing.

Term 1: Tues 18th September – 23rd October

Wednesday 26th September – 5th December* | 11.30am€6/class *no class on Wednesday 31st October

Term 2: Tues 6th November – 11th December€55/Term

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Workshops & Classes for Adults

FilmedEducational screenings for schoolsThis autumn we will screen a series of educational films in collaborationwith the Irish Film Institute, to compliment the secondary schoolcurriculum. Titles will be chosen to reflect a wide spectrum of subjectsand will be suitable for both junior and senior cycles. Details will beavailable through the arts centre box office 090 66 25824.

All screenings are free and teachers should reserve early as places tend to fill quickly.

Filmed

Thursday 25th October | English Title

Tuesday 13th November | Transition Year Title

Friday 23rd November | French Title

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Visual Art Programme

Visual Art Tours and WorkshopsEnjoy a guided tour of one of our exhibitions by artist Linda Shevlin, beforeparticipating in a fun and relaxed hands-on visual art workshop. Open to groupsof all ages, these free tours and workshops last approximately 11/2 hours and area great introduction to visual art. Places are limited and should be reservedthrough the box office.

Thursday 13th September | 10.30am & 12pm | FreeThursday 29th November | 10.30am & 12pm | Free

*Please note that, regrettably the gallery is not wheelchair accessible.

Image: Alice Maher, Beautiful Mouth, Cast Bronze Sculpture, 2006

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Margo McNulty shows recent work including lithographs, etchings and video. Thiswork concerns itself with episodes of chance, the intersection of personal and publichistories and how these histories and meanings can be embedded in materialobjects. Margo was born on Achill Island, County Mayo. She studied Fine Art in GMITGalway and was awarded a postgraduate scholarship to study in Belgium. In 2002,she completed her Masters in Fine Art Print in the National College of Art andDesign in Dublin.

Emer O’Connor’s featured work is a visual exploration of divination and Tarotconsisting of drawings and audio/visual. The artist uses the archetypes found withinTarot to mine our attitudes to the idea of a pre-destined future, the figure of theoracle and the human desire for a narrative framework to our existence. Emer worksprimarily in the mediums of Drawing and Film. She is interested in the intersectionsof narrative, actuality and its documentation as well as cinematic and theatricaltechniques. Emer was born in Roscommon and studied at NUIG and IADT.

Friday 7th – 21st SeptemberOpening Reception: Friday 7th September, 5.30pm – 7pmAll Welcome

Margo McNulty and Emer O’Connor | Reframe

Margo McNulty, Sliabh na mBan, 23 x 36cm, lithograph, 2012

Emer O’Connor, Untitled, detail of pastel drawing, 2012

Culture Night: Artist Talk See Page 11 for detailsFriday 21st September | 7pm | Free

Visual Art Programme

Dress is an instant and effective display of identity and an importantcomponent of our daily lives. Through clothing, individuals establishtheir sense of self as well as their place in society. Through works suchas The Troubles: an Artist's Document of Ulster by Les Levine, Fabric ofIdentity explores the presentation of individual and collective identities,private and public personas.

This exhibition is part of the IMMA National Programme which isdesigned to promote the widest possible involvement with theMuseum’s Collection and programmes throughout Ireland.

Friday 16th November – Friday 14th December Opening Reception: Friday 16th November, 6pm – 7.30pmAll Welcome

Irish Museum of Modern Art | Fabric of Identity

Les Levine, The Troubles: an Artist's Document of Ulster, 1972Archival cibachrome, 27.9 x 35.6 cm Collection Irish Museum of Modern ArtDonated by the artist in memory of his parents Muriel McMahon and Charles Levine, 2010

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Hindsight, Foresight for Gobshites This hilarious romp is Margaret McKenna Mullan’s sixthplay - If you liked “The Sleeveens” and “Lets Twist Again”you’ll love this one! Mary Kate O’Toole is an independentold widow who is happy doing her own thing - sheenjoys the odd tipple, a cigarette and a game of bingo,but her life is about to be turned upside down asmayhem ensues with the return of her long absent sonVivian.

This new comedy is packed full of laugh-out-loudmoments, superbly directed by Eoin Croffey with stellarperformances from the No Fixed Abode Group.

Thursday 13th September | 8pm | €14/€12

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Artist Talk: Emer O’ ConnorArtist Emer O’Connor will give a talk discussing the artist’s process and the role of

“the frame” in her own and artist Margo McNulty’s work. This informal talk is opento all and offers a closing discussion to Emer and Margo’s exhibition “Reframe”. Moredetails on this exhibition on page 9.

Friday 21st September | 7pm | Free

Film: The Lost WorldJoin us for a unique cinematic experience. We’re taking the 1925 silent film “The LostWorld” and adding a contemporary soundtrack that was especially composed for thefilm, which will be performed live on Culture Night by members of The Dark RoomNotes.

‘The Lost World’ was the first film-adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classicnovel about a lost land of pre-historic creatures. Best known for its pioneeringspecial effects and the stop-motion animation, the innovative combination ofminiature animated creatures and live-action photography completely dazzledaudiences of the era.

Friday 21st September | 8pm | Free

As part of culture night 2012 Roscomon Arts Centre will behosting a number of free events on Friday 21st September.

Woman and Scarecrow by Marina Carr

Tuesday 25th September 8pm | €18/€16

The Fureys & Davey ArthurResponsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture thepublic imagination including “When You Were Sweet 16”, “The GreenFields of France”, “Red Rose Café” and “From Clare to Here”, theFureys & Davey Arthur have been entertaining audiences worldwidefor 34 years. Their folk-based songs and music have garnered themcritical acclaim and standing ovations in some of the biggest concerthalls and theatres across the globe.

Friday 28th September | 8pm | €25

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“…this is a play that seeps into yourvery bones…” -The Guardian

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A woman on her deathbed facesthe regrets of a life half-lived in this fierce and funny play. At oncetheatrical and richly poetic andlauded by critics as “powerful,”

“moving” and “lyrical,” MarinaCarr’s spirited script is full of bitterhumor and brutal honesty.

Crammed with wild laughter anddense with unshed tears, Womanand Scarecrow is not so muchabout dying as about how to live.

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The Song from the SeaBarnstorm Theatre CompanyRenowned children’s theatre company Barnstorm, bring a visual treatto the stage that carries us from the bustle of modern living to theenchantment of an undersea world. This captivating tale by MikeKenny, is told through performance, puppetry, music and song. Withits blend of magic and realism, and an emphasis on shared storytelling,

“The Song from the Sea” is an encouraging and uplifting show foryoung children aged 4+.

Friday 12th October | 10am & 11.30am | €3/child

Spraoi Branar in association with Gombeens

“…Branar … instruct, stimulateand inspire young audiences”- Irish Theatre Magazine

Two little boys find themselves in the same place atthe same time. Neither speak the same language, orunderstand the other’s signals; one likes to play by therules the other doesn’t have any!! Together they mustlearn how to communicate so that they can play andhave fun. A perfect introduction to the magical worldof theatre and performance from the fantastic Branar,for younger audiences aged 3 – 6 years of age.

Wednesday 3rd October | €5/child

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LollipopsOn Tour

October is kids season at the arts centre with Lollipops Children’s Events celebrating creativity and the wonderful world of theimagination. Throughout the month a number of events will take place both in the arts centre and primary schools. Schoolsinterested in hosting a performance in their school hall, participating in a residency or coming along to the arts centre to see ashow, should contact the box office today.

“…the simplicity of the settings allows the story to flow seamlessly…” - Irish Theatre Magazine

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Graffiti Classics 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classicalmusic wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating. Graffiti Classicsbursts boundaries of the traditional String Quartet with its hilariousall-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show.

It's a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedyset and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one! Kids and adults alikelove the uplifting and virtuosic variety of musical styles, all tiedtogether with cheeky audience interaction.

Wednesday 24th October | €8/€5

“A simply wonderful show”- The Times

Pen to Paperwith children’s author Gerry BolandStories of times gone by, traditions long forgotten and memories ofdistant childhoods will be captured and documented forever whenGerry Boland encourages children to put pen to paper in this creativewriting project. To coincide with our Lollipops Events this October,Gerry will engage with primary school children and their grandparentson a creative writing project, where the younger generation willcapture their grandparent’s memories in a series of short stories withGerry’s expert help.

Gerry Boland is a writer of poetry, short fiction and children’s fiction.His first collection of poems, “Watching Clouds”, was published byDoghouse Books in June 2011. Titled “Marco Moves In”, the first book ina children’s trilogy, “A Rather Remarkable Grizzly Bear”, was publishedin September 2011 and was shortlisted for an Irish Book Award in theJunior Children’s category. The second book in the series, “Marco,Master of Disguise” was published earlier this year, and the third,

“Marco Moonwalker” is due out in September.

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What is Contemporary Art?with artist Linda ShevlinArtist Linda Shevlin will work with primary school students,exploring the question "what is contemporary art?” Using newand exciting media, students will get the opportunity to learnmore about contemporary art and artists as well as how theycreate their artworks. Over a month Linda will leadworkshops which are designed to allow students to explorenew materials and to learn new skills. The children will alsocontribute their ideas to a brand new collaborative projectthat reflects their new skills.

Linda Shevlin is a visual artist based in Roscommon. Througha variety of media, her work explores the relationshipbetween the built and natural environment. She hasparticipated in exhibitions and projects both nationally andinternationally and in 2010 was appointed to theBoard of Directors of Visual Artists Ireland. Lindacurrently facilitates the Visual art Tour andWorkshop Programme at Roscommon ArtsCentre.

Making Musicwith Morgan CookeJoin pianist, singer, composer and actor, Morgan Cooke in anexploration of the wonderful world of music where a school groupgets to compose and perform their very own musical masterpiece.Over a four week period and in the comfort of the classroom thegroup will devise, compose and rehearse a piece of music based onthemes and ideas of their own choosing. Don't miss the chance to be apart of this one-off experience of talent, creativity and expression.

Dublin-born Morgan is currently Composer in Residence with Branar,who tour puppet theatre for young audiences all over the world. He ismuch in demand for his live, improvised soundtracks for silent moviesand is a regular performer at the Irish Film Institute, Dublin. As anactor, Morgan has worked on tv, film and stage, as well as being a busyvoice-over artist for children’s television.

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All-Ireland Schools Talent ShowAre you a secondary school student fromRoscommon? If you are in a band, can sing, dance,juggle or entertain in any way then this is thecompetition for you. The County Roscommonheats of The All-Ireland Schools Talent Search takeplace this October at the arts centre, with thefinals been screened by RTÉ Television.

For further details check out All Ireland SchoolTalent Search on Facebook orwww.schoolstalentsearch.org. All proceeds in aidof Special Olympics Ireland.

Tues 2nd & Thurs 4th Oct | 8pm | €5

The Nualas One Night of DignityAll-female comedy singing sensations “The Nualas” are back with a bang and sportingkiller heels for their fabulous new show. Brimming full of original self-penned numbers,scintillating vocal harmony and ambitious choreography, audiences can look forward to anight packed solid with craic, laughter, tears, and chat (not necessarily in that order).Expect Nuala favourites “Manolo” and “Girl with a Cabbage for a Head” alongside fabulousall-new classics, such as “The Sexy Farm Song” and “Mummy Why Am I So Fat?”

In a world where pop stars think nothing of singing in their underwear, “The Nualas” buckthe trend by sporting proper, yet unbelievably glamorous, and shiny, stage attire. Thisdynamic trio has wowed audiences all over the world and cultivated a massive cultfollowing. Two words: Absolutely Fabulous!

Friday 5th October | 8pm | €17/€15

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“The Nualas haveput comedy and music in a blender and come up with a world class soufflé.” - Sunday Times

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FruitcakeStarring Mary McEvoyUnder the guise of a cookerydemonstration, Della Dolan shows us howto make ‘the perfect Fruitcake’ but alsodivests her provoking memories to give afascinating account of her life, divulging achequered past!

Funny and poignant, Mary Mc Evoy(Glenroe’s Biddy) will make you laugh andcry and remind you why life is ultimatelyexciting, for all its ups and downs.

Tuesday 9th October | 8pm | €12

Tommy FlemingMulti-Platinum winning artistTommy Fleming returns followinghis sell-out show last year. Tommyturns songs such as “Danny Boy”and “Hard Times” into his ownwith his unique and powerful style,touching emotions in you that onlymusic can reach and guaranteeinga musical experience not to bemissed.

Tommy has a universal appeal toall ages and backgrounds, with afan base that is growing strongerworldwide year by year.

Saturday 13th October | 8pm | €30

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“…an unexpectedly moving piece of work…” - Evening Echo

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One-Man Star Wars ™TrilogyCanadian actor Charles Ross spent much of his childhood in a galaxyfar, far away, watching Star Wars videos over and over - and over -again. The result of his mis-spent youth is this hilarious show where hesingle-handedly plays all the Star Wars characters, sings the music, fliesthe ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just sixtyminutes!

This show has performed off-Broadway, in the West End and innumerous theatres and festivals around the globe. Whether you’re acommitted Star Wars fan or simply want to enjoy a fast-paced, side-splitting evening that’s out of this world, make sure you don’t miss it!

Tuesday 16th October | 8pm | €16/€14

Port Authorityby Conor McPhersonDecadent Theatre CompanyA young boy leaves home for the first time, a man begins a job forwhich he is not qualified, a pensioner receives a mysterious package.As each man confronts the significance of these events, they are forcedto take stock of themselves, their feelings, and of the decisions theyhave made.

Painting a vivid picture of life in contemporary Dublin, award-winningplaywright Conor McPherson (“The Seafarer” and “The Weir”), weavestogether a moving and funny tale of loves lost and found, theconsequences of big dreams and the significance of even our smallestchoices.

Thursday 18th October | 8pm | €18/€16

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“Funnier than youcould possibly imagine”’- Spin Magazine

“…powerful and affecting theatre”– The British Theatre Guide

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Catch MeFidget Feet Aerial Dance CompanyRed Riding Hood takes flight in this classic fairytale with an aerialcircus spin. Full of Fidget Feet’s trademark playfulness, “Catch Me” is astunning mix of aerial feats and theatre. Using an original score andvisual projections that come alive around the performers, this is a trulyunique and unforgettable take on a much-loved classic tale. Come andwatch as Red Riding Hood and the Wolf swing high above the audiencethrough a forest of ropes.

“Catch Me” is suitable for children and adults aged 8 years and over.Fidget Feet are a pint-sized “Cirque du Soleil” originating from Donegal.Their work has toured internationally to some of the biggest festivalsin the world.

Tuesday 23rd October | 8pm | €16/€14

The NutcrackerThe National Ballet of IrelandIt’s Christmas and Clara receives aNutcracker doll as a Christmas present.Asleep under the Christmas tree at thestroke of midnight, the magic begins! Clarais swept along into a world of mice andsoldiers, caught in a snowflake blizzardand swept into the kingdom of the sweetswith the delectable Sugar Plum Fairy.

A sparkling Christmas classic, thisproduction features guest stars from the Royal Ballet Melissa Hamilton andDawid Trzensimiechin, and promisesto be a wonderful evening of ballet and amagical night at the theatre.

Friday 2nd November | 8pm | €16/€14

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Caoimhín O’Raghallaigh Mick O’Brien & Nell Ní ChróinínThis trad trio promise an electrifying night of ceoil agus craic to warmup even the iciest heart on a cold winter’s night. Fiddler Caoimhín ÓRaghallaigh is a major figure in Irish traditional music who has earnedworldwide recognition as a fiddler of fine repute. Fellow-Dubliner MickO'Brien is a highly successful piper performing regularly as a soloartist, with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and with groups worldwide.

Nell Ní Chróinín became the youngest ever recipient of the TG4Traditional Singer of the Year award this year. Her singing is very mucha product of her Northwest Cork upbringing and heritage, with its mixof the infectiously light-hearted and more serious songs. If you lovetraditional music, then you won’t want to miss this show!

Saturday 3rd November | 8pm | €15/€12

Des Bishop Likes to BangDes Bishop is back, he likes to bang the drums,and he’s not afraid to show it. Combining hislove of hip hop, strong jokes, audienceparticipation and a newfound passion fordrumming, Des has fun with wordplay in hisbrand new stand-up show.

Bishop’s famously warm, honest presenting styleand restless imagination will be in evidenceagain in this show. He enjoyed worldwidesuccess with his previous live show “My DadWas Nearly James Bond” and we promise, youwon’t be disappointed by his latest offering.

Thursday 8th November | 8pm | €22

“Funny, erudite and effortlesslydelivered.” - The Scotsman

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EdenBilly (Ben Mulhern) though a doting father, spends his timedrinking, enviously watching the lives of his single friends,while secretly lusting over a younger woman. His long-suffering and frustrated wife Breda (Hazel McGlynn) yearnsfor the romance lost from her marriage and pins all herhopes of reconciliation on one big night out.

Mac’s late bar is the venue and we watch their story unfoldas both characters pursue their opposing goals with theinevitable heart-breaking outcome. In its everydaysimplicity, hilarious storytelling and harsh realism “Eden”will appeal to both theatre and non-theatre goers alike.

Thurs 15th – Sat 17th Nov 8pm | €16/€14

Conal GallenLaugh Out Loud !Just coming off the back of his record breakingstand-up television show “Conal Gallen –LaughOut Loud”, Conal has put together whatpromises to be one of his funniest shows yet.After his sell-out tour in Spring, the comicmakes a welcome return to Roscommon.

His show is littered with hilarious jokes, stories and songs. A word of advice from Conal himself: “Book your tickets early and bring spare underwear!”

Friday 9th November | 8pm | €25

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RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartetwith Nobuko ImaiMusic Network brings together the internationally-acclaimed RTÉVanbrugh Quartet with the sensational Nobuko Imai. Havingperformed as a solo artist with many of world’s finest orchestras andalso as a chamber musician, Imai is regarded as one of the mostoutstanding violists of her generation, noted for her flawless techniqueand warm, expressive tone.

Based in Cork as Resident Quartet to RTÉ for over 25 years, theVanbrugh Quartet needs no introduction to Irish audiences. Theensemble enjoys a thriving international career, performing at suchvenues as London’s Wigmore Hall, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw andCarnegie Hall, New York. The programme for the evening will include :Beethoven’s Quintet Op.29; Brahms Quintet Op.111; and John Kinsella’sDialogue.

Tuesday 27th November | 8pm | €15/€12

The Wheelchair on My FaceFishamble: The New Play Company

“I got my first pair of glasses when I was seven. A nurse came to the schooland tested everyone’s eyes. And so it was discovered why I’d thrown breadto the floating crisp packets in our local pond and walked into lamp postsand said, ’excuse me’. Until that day the world was a swirl of movingcoloured blobs. I thought it was the same for everyone. How wrong I was”.

Part memoir, part theatre and part stand-up comedy, this delightfulstory of a myopic seven year old is brought to you by actor andcomedian, Sonya Kelly (“The Savage Eye”).

Tuesday 20th November | 8pm | €16/€14

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“delightfully whacky... hilarious…terrific” - The Irish Times ★★★★

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ABBA ForeverIt’s Christmas, it’s party time, It’s Abba! From “Waterloo” to

“Dancing Queen”, expect dazzling, fantastic performancesfeaturing the group’s most iconic hits including “MammaMia”, “S.O.S”, “Money, Money Money”, “The Winner Takes itAll”, “Gimme Gimme, Gimme” and many, many more! Getyour glad rags on, brush up on the lyrics, don the dancingboots and come to the best party in town. You’ll be rockin’in the isles!!!

Friday 7th December | 8pm | €20

Neil Delamere DelaMere MortalFollowing his sold out performancelast year Neil Delamere returnswith a brilliant new show

“DelaMere Mortal". The IFTA awardwinner and star of RTE’s “ThePanel”, BBC's “Fighting Talk” andChannel 4’s “Stand Up for the Week”wonders why everything hethought he knew has changed andwhy trampolines aren't always agood idea!

Saturday 1st December 8pm | €20/€18

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“…clever, inventive,entertaining”- Irish Independent

Johnny CarrollThe man with the “Golden Trumpet" presents a wonderful pre-Christmas night of Irish music and vocals. Packed with music to suitall tastes from jazz to traditional Irish tunes, audiences can expect agreat night of entertainment from a man who has been belting outbig-band sounds, Rock 'n' Roll and traditional Irish tunes on histrumpet with various bands and as a solo star since the late 1950's.

Saturday 8th December | 8pm | €15

The Shop Aroundthe CornerGift-shop clerk Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and newly hired shopgirlKlara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) hate each other almost at first sight.He would prefer the company of the woman with whom he iscorresponding by mail but has never met. She likewise carries a torchfor her male pen pal, whom she also has never laid eyes on.

The two would never believe their refined, romantic pen pals couldactually be each other! Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 comedy is a very differenttaste from the 1998 remake, “You've Got Mail” . An absolutely perfect pre-Christmas mid afternoon treat.

Dir. Ernst Lubitsch | USA | 1940 | 98 mins | Cert U (UK)

Wednesday 12th December | 3pm | €5

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Ride On by Séamus O’RourkeNomad Theatre Network in associationwith Livin’ Dred Theatre CompanyNomad once again join forces with director PadraigMcIntyre (“The Dead School” and “The Night Joe Dolan’sCar Broke Down”) for what promises to be yet anothersold out production. A Honda 50 bike-run forms thebackground to this hilarious new play by Leitrim writerSeamus O’Rourke (“Victor’s Dung”). Five members of theDrumkarren Honda Club are sitting in a run-down shedin County Cavan, ready to embark on a bike-ride,awaiting the other twenty club members.

Despite the hum-drum talk of rural communities, localnewspapers, local radio, local gossip and the boom that isnow a bust, the club members are about to discover thata lot can happen in a Cavan shed on a wet day with aHonda called Hilda! O’Rourke himself features in thisproduction alongside a stalwart cast of John Olohan(“Glenroe”, “Fr. Ted”) Pa Ryan (“Pure Mule”, “Trivia”)Ian Lloyd Anderson (“The Clinic”) and Clare Monnelly.

Friday 14th & Saturday 15th December | 8pm | €18/€16

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Roscommon Arts Centre is located on: Circular Road, RoscommonCounty RoscommonBox Office: 090 6625824Tuesday – Friday: 11am – 5pmSaturdays: 2pm – 5pm on performance days only

The Gallery is open to the public during centreopening hours, but does close at 4pm on Thursdayafternoons.

Please note tickets should be collected at leastfifteen minutes before the advertised start time.Alternatively tickets can be collected from the boxoffice during opening hours.

ReservationsReservations will be held pending payment until 48hours before a performance. Group reservations areheld until one week before a performance.

In order to comply with fire regulations, eachperson, even babies, must have a valid ticket forperformances.

Please check your reservation at time of booking asthere is room for human error and mistakes cannotalways be rectified at a later stage.

There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets, unlessevents are cancelled/re-scheduled. If you are unableto attend an event please contact us and we willendeavour to assist you.

Disabled PatronsRoscommon Arts Centre welcomes patrons withdisabilities and can accommodate up to 8 wheelchairusers at each performance. Patrons who arephysically disabled, hearing, or visually impairedmust be escorted to events. As a courtesy the escortwill be given a complimentary ticket to attend.These tickets, as well as wheelchair locations aresold on a first-come, first-serve basis, so pleaseinform the Box Office of your seating needs at timeof booking. Although animals are not permitted inthe arts centre, an exception is made for guide dogsand service animals, the box office should be madeaware of such accommodations at time of booking.Please note the arts centre does not have elevatorsor escalators; the gallery and workshop spaces arenot wheelchair accessible.

LatecomersLatecomers will not be admitted and will be askedto wait until the interval for admittance.

PaymentPayment can be made by cash, credit card/laser orcheque. Cheques should be made payable toRoscommon County Council.

Ticket PricesWhere an alternative price is advertised, this appliesto children & young people, full time students,senior citizens (65+), the unwaged (with socialwelfare cards), the disabled and to those withrestricted mobility. ID cards may be required.

Last Laugh Comedy ClubLast Laugh Comedy Club is an over 16’s event unlessotherwise advertised. ID cards may be required.

Get InvolvedRoscommon Arts Centre invites you to becomeinvolved in what’s happening at the centre. You cansign up on our website atwww.roscommonartscentre.ie or by contacting us atthe box office on 090 66 25 824. Roscommon Arts Centre reserves the right toalter/cancel performances. Roscommon Arts Centrereserves the right to refuse admission.

Please note that there is a Children Protection andHealth and Safety Policy in place at Roscommon ArtsCentre.

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Roscommon Arts CentreCircular Road, RoscommonBox Office: 090 6625824Tuesday to Friday 11am – 5pmSaturday 2pm – 5pm on performance days only

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