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2019/20 PROGRAMME
Hood
Autumn/
Mill Productions presents
Robin
Winter
dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum, T +353 01 296 9340
Dundrum Town Centre, www.milltheatre.ie
Dublin 16, Ireland
Booking Information GETTING HERE
The theatre is located in the main square of Dundrum Town Centre,
contact us Box Office: (01) 296 9340
outside by the Mill Pond and restaurants.
dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16
Luas: Green line from St Stephen’s Green to Dundrum (it takes
HOW TO BOOK approx. 20 minutes from St. Stephen’s Green) You can also get off at
online: www.milltheatre.ie Balally and walk through Dundrum Town Centre.
Please note there is a 21 per ticket booking fee for all online
Bus: 14, 17, 44, 75, 175
bookings.
in person: Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday, Car from M50: Exit at junction 13, follow the signs for Dundrum Town
11am-5pm. Open 1 hour prior to all performances. Centre/ Green car park.
by phone: Call (01) 296 9340. Box Office phone line is open Mon-Sat Car from Dublin City: Follow the N11 to junction with Fosters Avenue.
from 11am – 5pm. Please note there is 21 per ticket booking fee for Turn right and follow R112 until junction with Taney Road. Turn Left
all bookings made via phone. and make another left at the first traffic signals onto R117 and
group bookings: Group rates are available for many of our follow the road into Dundrum.
performances for groups of 10 or over. For more information, email
Helen at info@milltheatre.ie, or call us on (01) 296 9340. PARKING
The most convenient place to park is the Green Car Park of the
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LATECOMERS The auditorium seats 208, all rows are tiered so viewing is great from
Latecomer admission is not guaranteed. Latecomers are only any seat! Please Note: Seating in The Maureen O’Hara Studio is non-
admitted at the discretion of the venue and the theatre company. allocated. Please visit our seating plan online at www.milltheatre.ie
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the show you
are attending.
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dlr Mill Theatre is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The main
auditorium has two dedicated wheelchair spaces. Please let us
know in advance if you require a wheelchair space.
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rock/pop music comedy
Welcome Message
Status Quo David McSavage
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As alwaysJan
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community - and your support since 2006
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Thank you from all of us here - Kate, Aoife,
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School Programme David McSavage is a self-proclaimed national treasure. It has been
said he is to comedy what the Abbey is to theatre, maybe because
Primary School Highlights include: he believes he’s more important than he is, or that the majority
Dlr Mill Theatre Science Week11th – 15th Nov 2019 of the country doesn’t care about him. A regular guest on TV and
Robin Hood Christmas Show Weekdays 4th – 20th Dec 2019 radio shows in Ireland for many years, David has also appeared at
Dlr Mill Theatre STEAM Week 27th – 31st Jan 2020 all the major comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Festival and
Seachtain na Gaeilge 9th-13th March 2020 internationally in Australia, Germany, Japan and Scandinavia. As an
Roald Dahl Summer Extravaganza June 2020 actor, he has recently been in George Clooney’s Catch 22, and Shane
SPHE Drama Workshops available all year round Meadow’s The Virtue. He also created and starred in The Savage Eye
(RTÉ), which was critically acclaimed and was nominated for an IFTA
Secondary School Highlights include: award for Best Entertainment Series and Best Director.
Hamlet: 14th - 25th Oct 2019
Hamlet Revision Workshop: 19th Oct 2019
Shakespeare Festival: 20th-24th Jan 2020 drama
Eclipsed: 3rd - 8th Feb 2020
Romeo+Juliet: 27th Feb - 13th Mar 2020 The Diary of Maynard
Workshops on your chosen text throughout the year.
For details contact our Education Programme Manager Helen
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on 01-2969340 or helen@milltheatre.ie Fri
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Corporate Support and Sponsorship 8pm
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There are various Sponsorship Opportunities Auditorium
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available such as our Platinum Partner
Sponsor Programme, Production Sponsor, Education tickets
Programme Sponsor and Sponsorship in Kind. Tickets
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Advertising with dlr Mill Theatre
Our printed brochure is distributed to over 20,000 Written and directed by the award winning playwright Billy Roche
homes every season and available for download and starring the acclaimed actor/musician Peter McCamley. The
online. Digital bar screen advertising is also Diary Of Maynard Perdu is set in the fantastic, mirrored, burlesque
available. For further details please contact world of the Spiegeltent where fantasy and delusion reign supreme.
aoife@milltheatre.ie Based on the novella by Billy Roche, this one man show takes us
Thank you to Platinum Sponsor 2018-19 on a romantic journey of adventure and intrigue all of which serves
to mask the pain and loss that are buried deep within. The Diary
Of Maynard Perdu is a comic/tragic, linguistic tour-de-force that is
strewn with traces of Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare and Nietzsche to
name but a few. A Show not to be missed.
Proudly supporting the
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comedy comedy
Culchie Warriors Educating Rita
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Starring Róisín Sullivan & Garry Mountaine, Educating Rita is an acclaimed
comedy by Willy Russell (Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers) which tells the
story of a brash, working-class hairdresser and her quest to educate herself
for a better life.
Culchie Warriors brings two of the most memorable characters from High-spirited Rita enrols in an Open University course and is paired with
Father Ted together for a night of hilarious comedy plus a chance to Frank, a burned-out, disillusioned professor who has become somewhat
compete in a “Lovely Girls” competition. reliant on a bottle of scotch to get him through the day. Through a series of
both hilarious and moving conversations, an unlikely friendship grows, with
Joe Rooney (Father Damo) and Patrick McDonnell (Eoin McLove) are each one helping the other to rediscover their zest for life.
renowned stand-up comedians with a unique take on Irish society.
Directed by Garry Mountaine
live music children/ family
Freddie White Culture Night 2019
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8pm From 5pm
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Check our
website for
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Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the
highest quality. He has been part of the fabric of the live music Live Theatre: CARSHOW - an immersive theatre experience
scene in Ireland since the 1970’s and his albums continue to sell which takes the audience on a journey through six different worlds.
well amongst his loyal and new-found fan base. In 1974, he was a Through the rear view mirror secret worlds exist in plain sight. Take
founding member of ‘Scullion’, together with Philip King and Sonny a back seat and enjoy the ride! Duration 1 hour.
Condell. Freddie is touring Ireland during 2019 where new songs will FOR CHILDREN: Have fun with a Roald Dahl Themed Drama
feature along with his classics from his 40-year career as a principal Workshop! Ever wondered how books get from page to stage? Come
in the orchestra of Irish folk and rock music. and find out!
VISUAL ART: Check out Holly Christine Ingram’s illustrations of
strong depictions of femininity, and mental health, through her own
lens of pop-surrealism.
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drama live music
The Woman is Present: Mike Massé in Concert
Sept Women’s Stories 1916-1923 Sept
Wed 25th Fri 27th
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Don’t miss this amazing show of Mike performing some of the best
classic rock songs of all time acoustically: Toto, Simon & Garfunkel,
U2, the Beatles… His YouTube video views are in the MILLIONS, a
by Mary Moynihan really unique talent. Mike is an internationally acclaimed artist,
Presented by Smashing Times Theatre and Film Company as part of whose arrangements are praised for their originality and emotional
the Creative Celebrations Smashing Times Residency with the dlr Mill honesty. Legends of rock, including Toto, Boston, Sarah McLachlan,
Theatre Dundrum, supported by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Asia, and others have expressed their love and gratitude for his
Council Arts Office renditions of their finest works. Toto cites Mike’s cover of “Africa”
as their favorite. This is an opportunity for friends and families to
Presented as part of the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival. A bond over timeless music. Whether you like to sing along or relax
creative celebration of radical women’s stories from the decade of and enjoy, this show is for you. All ages are welcome. From the 60’s
commemorations in Ireland covering the period 1916 to 1923. to the 90’s, there will be something in the concert from each era.
fundraiser/music
Growing Old Gracefully
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Lilliput Players in aid of Move4Parkinsons present a riotous look (in
song) with the perils of getting old starring Lua McIraith.
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childrens drama/schools
Paula Lambert Puppet Theatre presents Mill Productions Present
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Sun 29th Wed 9th -
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12pm & 2pm
Weekday show
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“the play’s the thing / Wherein I’ll
Sat 12th & 19th
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catch the conscience of the King”
E12 7.30pm A murdered King. A treacherous uncle. A
Under 2s Auditorium shallow mother. The young Prince who has
require a seat, lost all sense of certainty, whose very sanity
these are FOC Tickets is threatened by an obsessive search for truth
but you must in the detritus of a world that has changed
select a seat From E15
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utterly. Mill Productions are proud to reimagine
Shakespeare’s masterpiece, in an edited version
of the original text and directed by Geoff O’Keeffe
Enjoy the enchanted story of Sleeping Beauty! An evil Fairy filled in a fast paced, searing and contemporary
with jealousy tries to harm Beauty but luckily her good fairy friends production.
come to help. With its brilliant array of characters, lots of fun and
excitement will be had throughout this interactive live experience
with the absolute magic of Puppet Theatre.
Suitable for ages 3+ Kyle Hixon stars in the title role
and leads a superb ensemble
of actors through a potent
mixture of treachery, murder,
live music and madness, and reminds us
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why Hamlet remains a giant of
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With Kyle Hixon, Gerard Byrne,
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Caoilfhionn Mc Donnell,
8pm Malcolm Adams, Laoise
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O’ Connell, Neill Fleming and
Matthew O’Brien. Directed by
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Geoff O’Keeffe. Designed by
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Gerard Bourke. Lighting Design
by Kris Mooney. Sound and
Multi Media Design by Declan
The FUREYS have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 41 years,
Brennan. Costume Design by
audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John
Lisa Ellen Schon.
Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope
John Paul while Tony Blair has publicly stated his favourite peace
song of all time is the FUREYS “Green Fields of France” and President Produced for Mill Productions
Michael D Higgins attended their last concert in The National Concert by Karen Carleton.
Hall.
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childrens
comedy comedy
Jackula Madhouse
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Oct Nov Based on the true life story of PJ Gallagher
Sat 26th Wed 6th
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Come in Fancy Dress! Being a vampire sucks, but being Dracula’s
younger brother is driving Jackula batty. Join Jackula on a spooktacular Based on the unbelievable true life story of comedian PJ Gallagher.
quest to step out of his older brother’s shadow and become the When PJ was ten, his Ma, a nurse, moved six men with schizophrenia
world’s most magical vampire. Laugh as Jackula makes his pet into the family home to care for them full time. “It was like this.
ghost dance. Gasp as Jackula balances five glasses of water on his When you went through our front door and turned right, you were in
face. Smile as children help him perform fun magic tricks. After the mad land, where the mad lads lived. And when you turned left – me,
show, every child gets to do a trick! Jackula invites everyone to stay, Ma, Da and the dog. It was madness. Absolute madness.”
perform a trick and receive a treat. This is a fun Halloween magic ★ ★★ ★ Irish Times
and juggling show for the whole family. Recommended for children
aged 4 to 12. Performed by Jack Flash. Jack has entertained at The “It’s a joyously kind, touching piece and very funny.”
White House, Leinster House, appeared on “Good Morning America”, Sunday Independent
entertained on RTE, and put on a show at his daughter’s Senior Madhouse is supported by The Arts Council, Project Arts Centre and
Infant Class. The Pavilion Theatre.
drama drama
Two One Act Plays
Balally Players
Dundrum One Act
Oct / Nov Waiting For You Nov Festival
Wed 30th -
Written by Mark O’Leary and Fri 8th -
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of two strangers who meet
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the directions in which their lives are heading.
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as with their eccentric fellow patients, they both E15 / E12
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leave with a different outlook on life.
Soldier Field
Written and directed by Pat McCarry, Soldier
Field tells the story of Ireland’s historic, and first The Dundrum One Act Drama Festival returns to the dlr Mill Theatre,
ever, victory over the All Blacks in Chicago. The Dundrum, Dublin from Friday to Sunday, 8 to 10 November 2019.
absorbing, white-knuckle triumph is told through The festival offers an opportunity to see 9 plays produced by drama
the eyes of Irish fans that travelled the world groups from around Ireland in one whirlwind weekend. Each night
over to be at the game and by the players that will consist of three one act plays followed by an informative review
defeated a world champion side no-one felt could by Festival Adjudicator, Geoff O’Keeffe. Shows will start promptly at
be beaten. 8pm on Friday and Saturday night and 7pm on Sunday night.
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Joxer Daly Esq.
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77.50 Sean O’Casey’s playful scrounger from the classic, Juno and The
Paycock, takes centre stage in this intriguing new play from the
pen of Eddie Naughton (Inishfallen Fare The Well). With events that
SCIENCE WEEK
were to alter the course of Irish history as a backdrop, Joxer Daly
Esq. charts an everyman journey from respectable member of The
Foresters Association to a vagabond scraping by with only his wit
to use as collateral. From the 1913 Lock Out, to the Rising – and the
11th - 15th Nov 2019
events of O’Casey’s classic The Plough and the Stars – to the birth
of a new divided Nationalism, in Juno and The Paycock, we see it all
through the eyes of a survivor like no other. Joxer Daly is an ordinary
person trying to navigate the difficult waters of what was Dublin in
Big Bear Planetarium the period leading up to the birth of a Republic. Brilliantly performed
by Phelim Drew, Joxer’s love of language, humour, literature and
Date: Mon 11th & Tues 12th Nov
song, together with a drinkers purple recollection, makes this a
Times: 10am, 11.30am & 1pm performance like no other. Entertaining and funny, Joxer Daly Esq. is
- Main Auditorium a thought provoking gander at one of Irish Literatures most loveable
Duration: 1 hour chancers!
Tickets: E7.50
live music
Donal Vaughan - Science Magician Wayne Denton’s
Date: Weds 13th & Thurs 14th November
Celebration of Neil Diamond
Time: 10am & 12pm - Main Auditorium Nov
Duration: 1 hour Thurs 14th
Tickets: E7.50 8pm
Age Group: 5 years+
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Bricks4Kidz Workshops E20 / E18
Date: Weds 13th – Fri 15th November
Times: 10am, 11.30 & 1pm- In the Studio Featuring over two hours of non-stop hits brought to life LIVE in
Duration: 1 hour front of you. With spectacular production, a world class powerhouse
Tickets: E7.50 of a live band, awesome sound and featuring the latest in live
video screen technology. A Celebration of Neil Diamond promises an
unforgettable night out for everyone.
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music
Magical Mozart by Candlelight
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Fri 15th
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From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous fully
costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical
baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers-
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart With beautiful settings, costumes,
lighting, and of course candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and
world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.
A packed programme of classical music and song, which includes
excerpts from the most memorable of Mozart’s operas, such as: The
Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, and many more.
Mozart’s most popular and famous operas are all beautifully sung
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by world class soloists who, alongside the ensemble, perform some
of his most memorable pieces of music, including: Symphony no. 40 Great Value
Lacrimosa (Requiem D minor) and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik.
comedy drama
Eddie Rockets LEVEL 2M, CINEMA BUILDING,
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Loophole
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€32.50
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The Acorn Players present Loophole. Although not quite the
traditional comedy we are familiar with, this play covers with great
ONLY
mirth, the changing face of modern Ireland. But change does not
come easy. A miserable farmer has 6 months to live and decides
to leave his sizeable farm to his more miserable best friend. The
complications that arise from that decision creates this unique
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(OFFER EXCLUDES DOUBLE TAKE & CREATE YOUR OWN)
comedy. Undoubtedly a very funny play and expertly acted out by
all the cast. The play is written by Ballyconnell writer John McManus
and the “Acorn Players” are the only troupe to perform this new
production. IF ORDERING COCA COLA CLASSIC, THERE IS A GOVERNMENT SOFT DRINK TAX OF 15 CENT FOR A REGULAR SODA
AND 20 CENT FOR A LARGE SODA. THIS TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY DIET OR FREE FROM SUGAR SODAS.
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comedy
musical childrens
comedy
Tale as Old as Time Mill Productions presents
Robin
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Sat 7th Dec -
Thurs 21st -
Hood
5th Jan
Sat 23rd
12pm, 2pm
8pm (2pm
4pm
Matinee Sat)
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Written and Directed by Geoff O’Keeffe
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Family (4) W65
Matinee
Adults E15,
Children E10
Groups 10+:
10% Discount
Oh noooo!!! The wicked Sheriff of Notthingham is set on raising the
Be Our Guest, reminisce and relive the magic of animation with taxes of the town until the lovely Maid Marion agrees to become
Kilmacud Musical Society! Come with us on a magic carpet ride his wife. But this Maid Marion is not one to give up on a fight and
through the Circle of Life. We’ll travel Under the Sea, paint with all with the help of Robin Hood and his gang sets out to overthrow the
the Colours of the Wind, and Wish upon a star while we try to figure nasty Sheriff. Will Cupid’s arrow strike love for Robin and Marion?
out the Bare Necessities of life. Join us for an Enchanted journey, a Will Massive Milly lead Little John to the gold? or will Friar Tuck eat
tale of love, friendship, courage, and dreams. In song, drama and all the pies? Will Aunt Polly find that unicorn in Sherwood Forest
dance we will celebrate the undeniable beauty of the original music and will she snag a rich husband before the show is over? Join the
of feature length animation. Fun for all ages! Mill Productions gang for lots of fun, audience participation, songs ,
dancing and a host of crazy, zany and colourful characters. The Mill
Productions 1 hour panto is the perfect family treat for children of
classical drama
music all ages!
Half Light of Frankenstein
The House
Nov Glencullen Dundrum MDS live music
Tues 26th - GDMDS return after their successful and sold out Route 66 Big Band
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8pm Nest’ and ‘My Fair Lady’ last year. Baron Victor Dec
Von Frankenstein, bored with his attempts to give Route 66 Big Band Live in Concert return with
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life to the lifeless, has turned his attention to a Christmas Themed Show. With a programme
curing the supposedly incurable! In a grim castle 8pm
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in the Carpathian Mountains, he and his long Auditorium trip from the Big Band music of the 40’s right
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hunchback Ygor, the Valkyrian Frau Lurker and Tickets Miller, Sinatra, Tom Jones, Adele, Tina Turner, Amy
the Monster; play host to various mysterious Winehouse, Joe Dolan and many more there is
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and menacing occupants of the night (invited something to please everyone. These numbers,
or otherwise) who visit the Baron to beg him to played with a fabulous big band sound, have
rid them of their vices. But this challenge proves received standing ovations at every show and a
to be no picnic ... more of a living nightmare! A magnificent night’s entertainment is guaranteed,
highly entertaining wise cracking comedy horror! definitely a show not to be missed.
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Christmas Crooners Abba Forever
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“ABBA FOREVER” The Smash Hit Christmas Show returns For another
A jam packed evening with festive favourites from Bing Crosby, Nat
terrific night out!!
King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself- Frank Sinatra. This fantastic
cast of West-End Singers, are backed by the superb and talented
After fantastic shows for the past 11 years, we had no hesitation in
swing band: The Jazz- All-Stars and they perform over 30 well
inviting them back. It’s always party time when ABBA are about, but
known Christmas hits. Staged in the warm and delightful style of
when it’s the Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party!
the famous Andy Williams Christmas Shows, this brilliant production
This happy sing-a-long extravaganza, celebrates with a loud and
comes complete with Christmas Trees, a Rocking Chair and of course
proud fanfare! AND some stunning audio visuals of Abba seminal
a lovely warm fireplace; just right for roasting those chestnuts and
moments! It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations!
toasting the season! Guaranteed to get you in the festive mood.
Come along and join the party!
stage school live music
New Dublin Voices
Steptacular Panto
Dec Dec
14th - 19th Sat 21st
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Joined by special guests, Wesley College Junior Choral Group,
conducted by Holly Woods. Christmas with New Dublin Voices is full
of high spirits and fun. What exactly is the Good King Wenceslas
Steptacular Performing Arts present their 2019 Panto. Mexican Wave? Will you or someone you know step up and have a
go conducting Jingle Bells? Above all – gorgeous music for Christmas.
Come and join the Steptacular students and everyone’s favorite Like The Snowman. Maybe a little crooning – Have Yourself a Merry
dame Mr Robert Black for our 2019 pantomime Robin Hood. Prepare Little Christmas anyone? And carols old and new, favourites and
for an evening of song, dance, drama & lots of fun. surprises, with lots from their latest and jolliest Christmas CD – Make
We Merry. New Dublin Voices is an internationally renowned and
prizewinning chamber choir founded by the outstanding conductor,
Bernie Sherlock. The singers are talented and mad, and from every
walk of life.
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Sharon Shannon The Bee Gees Story -
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Fri 17th In June 1989 Sharon was rehearsing and demoing Sat 18th
8pm tracks for her first album, when she was whisked 8pm
away to Glastonbury festival with The Waterboys.
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In the 30 years that has elapsed since then,
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albums , 4 Best of compilations and 3 live Concert
E25 DVDs. She has received many awards including E22 /E20
being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor
Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2009. She has
collaborated, recorded and toured with everyone
from Willy Nelson,Bono,Johnny Depp, Shane Mc
‘Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through
Gowan and John Prine to Nigel Kennedy and the
their catalogue of hits from the 60s to the 90s. This is a totally live
RTE Concert Orchestra and had many hit records
concert experience which prides itself on musical, in particular vocal
including The Galway Girl with Steve Earle, Its
authenticity, while the accompanying costume changes complement
Christmastime Again with Wallis Bird and Go Tell
the show to give audiences a truly original feeling. Whether it’s the
the Devil with Imelda May. Sharon’s Irish theatre
golden era of the 60s, the dance floor hits of the 70s, the comeback
tour Jan/Feb 2020 will showcase music from her
hits of the 80s & 90s or the string of hits they wrote for other artists,
back catalogue beginning in 1989 right through to
this show has something to entertain everyone from the novice to
the present day.
the most discerning fan.
Would you like to be part of
the dlr Mill Theatre Team?
Would you like to meet like-minded people who are passionate about
theatre? Would you like to contribute to the successful running of our
theatre and get more involved in your community?
Become a dlr Mill Theatre Volunteer!
dlr Mill Theatre is seeking enthusiastic, warm & welcoming people to
join our Team. The Volunteer Programme is a central part of our ever
more successful and vibrant theatre. We are very fortunate to have a
group of local volunteers, who give generously of their time, energy
and expertise, some of whom have been with us since we opened our
doors 13 years ago.
If you are interested in finding out more please contact:
helen@milltheatre.ie
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comedy live
comedy
music
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The Three Tenors in Concert
Jan Jan
20th - 24th
Sat 25th
7.30pm
8pm
Auditorium
Auditorium
Tickets Tickets
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Popular Classic Hits! Fabulous Uplifting Mix made famous by Sinatra,
The Dubliners, Pavarotti.. Creating a storm around the country,
Ireland’s Most Popular Trio, The Three Tenors Ireland - have been
the only Irish trio act to perform annually for the past five years in
Following the huge success of the such prestigious venues as the National Concert Hall Dublin (with
Inaugural Shakespeare Festival in important fan President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins attending),
January 2019, dlr Mill Theatre is delighted Cork Opera House, Dublin Castle, and recent sell-outs in Belfast Lyric
to announce that the 2020 Shakespeare Theatre. The trio has regularly appeared on BBC and RTE. Ireland’s
Festival will be bigger and better than favourite trio, Kevin, Kenneth and Paul provide the ‘feel-good factor’
ever. Our aim is to create a unique promising a fabulous night to remember! Featuring an exciting Celtic
opportunity for students to experience style program with a twist, this thrilling concert is a Classic-Mix
Shakespeare as it should be experienced, packed with the most beautiful contemporary, uplifting songs--
on the stage. The festival framework gives something for everyone! 1 01/08/2019 10:47
Dundrum_Ad_July.pdf
teachers the opportunity to develop their
chosen Shakespeare in class through
performance. With given texts and fixed
timetables, the onus is placed firmly
on the students shoulders to interact
Tel: 01 2987157
info@graftonbarbers.com
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each entry will receive a workshop with OPENING TIMES
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an experienced Drama Facilitator to start Mon-Wed: 9am-6pm
the ball rolling. Entries are then invited Y Thurs: 9am-7.30pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-6pm
to bring their own 30 minute production CM Sun: 12-6pm
to perform on our stage in January 2020
and compete for a selection of awards MY
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Best Ensemble. For more information
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please contact manager@milltheatre.ie
or call us on 01 2969340 K
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school programme comedy
TALKS
Neil Delamere
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End of Watch
Jan Jan
Mon 27th - Weds 29th
Fri 31st
8pm
Times
Auditorium
(see below)
Auditorium Tickets
E24 / E22
Tickets
77.50
S (science) T (technology) E (engineering) M (maths)
Fresh from a sell-out tour, star of BBC’s the Blame Game, Fighting
Talk and the Newsquiz Neil Delamere returns to The Mill Theatre with
27th - 31st January 2020 a brand new show. Time waits for no man, especially one trying to
buy a watch. Things always get complicated.
After the sell-out success of our Inaugural Festival in 2019 we
would like to invite you and your students to join us for STEAM “You’ll be hard pressed to find a more gifted comic at the Fringe.
Week with a jam-packed programme of events in collaboration *****” The Scotsman
Bricks4Kidz and The Exploration Dome. With a programme of “One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine. *****.” The Herald
Explosive Experiments, Wild Workshops & Daring Dramas, STEAM
Week will bring these subjects to life before your eyes! All ages are
catered for in this programme designed specifically for the Social, performing arts
Environmental and Scientific Education curriculum..
SB TheatreWorks
The Exploration Dome
Feb
Date: Mon 27th & Tues 28th Jan
Time: 10am, 11.30am & 1pm in the Main Auditorium Sat 1st
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Duration: 1 hour 2pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: €7.50
Auditorium
Build your Own Instrument Music Workshops:
Dabbledoo Music Tickets
E14 \ E8
Date: Mon 27th & Tues 28th Jan
Time: 10am, 11.30am & 1pm in the Studio
Duration: 1 hour
Tickets: €7.50
SB Theatreworks are proud to present their bi-annual school
Bricks 4 Kidz Workshops production, showcasing the diverse talents of their students of
Date: Weds 29th – Fri 31st Jan at all ages. The show will include a selection of West-End favourites,
Time: 10am, 11.30 & 1pm in the Studio old and new, bringing the audience on a magical journey through
Duration: 1 hour story, song and dance. SB Theatreworks is a drama school based in
Ticket Prices: €7.50 Rathfarnham, founded by Suzanne Binley and Sarah Brennan. For
more information see sbtheatreworks.com.
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drama comedy
drama
All My Sons
Eclipsed
Feb
11th –15th Feb
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Feb Tickets
E20
Mon 3rd -
Sat 8th
School Performances
Mon-Fri 10am and 1.30pm
Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society. Arthur Miller’s All My Sons is
Tickets set in America 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks,
Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home,
School Groups raised two sons and established a thriving business. But nothing
E12 per student lasts forever and their contented lives, already shadowed by the
------------------------- loss of their eldest boy at war, are about to shatter. With the return
of a figure from the past, long buried truths are forces to the surface
Sat 8th
and the price of their American dream is laid bare. This is a gripping
at 1.30pm and 8pm
story and not to be missed.
Tickets
School Groups
E18 / E16 school programme
Auditorium Romeo and Juliet
Feb/ Mar
27th Feb –
13th March
10am &
1.30pm
Auditorium
Tickets
Further to the success of Playboy of The Western World, Kate Canning E12.50
and dlr Mill Theatre return with a particularly pertinent and thought- (1 Teacher per
provoking production of Patricia Burke Brogan’s Eclipsed which is a 20 goes free)
Comparative Study Text in the 2019/2020 English Curriculum.
Directed by Geoff O’Keeffe.
Set in 1963 in a convent laundry at St. Paul’s Home for Penitent This abridged version is an ideal opportunity to expose Junior Cycle
Women in Killmacha, Ireland. Eclipsed explores the practice of students to their first live Shakespeare experience.
making pregnant and unwed Irish mothers work as ‘penitents’ in
church-run laundries. Early Booking Advisable
For more info please contact boxoffice@milltheatre.ie or call us on
(01)2969340
28 29in the studio in the gallery
comedy Veronica Dooley
Between the Sky and the Ground
Fred Cooke
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Sept Fred Space Sept
Sat 14th Runs to
8pm
Fred Cooke is leaving his twinkle toes behind him from “Dancing 2nd Sept
with the Stars” and taking to the road for his new comical tour
of musical madness. Becoming “Irish Comedian of the Year
Tickets 2018” (Tatler Magazine), he has supported Irish Comedy Legend
Tommy Tiernan on his Nationwide Tour.
E15
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“Cooke’s guitar plucking panache enables him to paint comical
TALKS
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situations before delivering unexpected killer-punch lines that An exhibition of landscapes incorporating mixed
leave his audience “elevated to hilarity”. The Scotsman. media and photography.
dlrcoco Festival of Inclusion 2019 art
“Celebrating the Generations”
Holly Christine Ingram
Make a Book Workshop Female Fragmented
Oct Handmade Book Illustration Workshop
Sat 5th
Sept-Nov
Holly Ingram is an artist and illustrator living in
Workshop for 6th Sept - Dublin. She works primarily in the medium of
Over 55s 16th Nov ballpoint pen, her style combining elements of
Sat 12th pop surrealism with classic portraiture. She has
Special Needs Artist EVA KELLY will help you make a handmade A6 concertina exhibited for Repeal, Art Source, and K Fest. Her
Workshop book with Fabriano paper. The idea is to create a sense of artwork features strong females and mental health
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place through drawings of locations and people in Dundrum
2pm issues.
documenting it in a simple easy to apply fold out book using a
Tickets selection of drawing materials and coloured inks. This workshop
aims to develop a unique visual language in a fun environment
FREE with guided instruction throughout. Recording different scenes
on each page with the focus on illustration techniques like
composition/ mark making/colour. The final stage involves Jimmy Burns
adding on areas of colour with each participant having an
Connecting Communities
individual illustrated concertina book to take home. Eye to Ear a visual homage to Music
Nov/Jan
comedy This is Jimmy Burns’s 10th solo exhibition and his
30th Nov - fourth music-themed exhibition of paintings in
Shane Clifford 31st Jan ‘20 which the musical instruments take on another
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life, often humorous and always engaging. Jimmy’s
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Oct work is in the Surrealist tradition, closer in style to
Magritte than to Dali. Subject matter and technique
Sat 5th are important to him and Surrealism allows him the
8pm space to elucidate while simultaneously distorting
After working in retail for 10 Years Shane Clifford decided, his subject matter - in this case, the world of Music.
Tickets on a whim, to upload some silly videos to the internet. The
videos dealt with issues such as mental health and masculinity
The works are painted mostly in oils but where he
E10 wants a specific finish, Jimmy uses acrylics.
through an original, absurd and most of all funny lens and after
accidentally attracting a small, but devoted following he decided
All work on show is for sale - if you’re looking for an unusual gift look no
to give stand up a go. Last October he performed his first solo
further! Please talk to Aoife our Gallery Manager or ask our Box Office Staff
hour, “Shanes Brilliant Stand Up Show”, to a sold out audience
in Whelans, Dublin. for purchase information.
30 31programme at a glance
sept Dec
5 David McSavage 7 Robin Hood
6 The Diary of Maynard Perdu 7 Route 66 Big Band
13 Culchie Warriors 8 Christmas Crooners
14 Freddie White 14 Steptacular Panto
17 Education Rita 20 Abba Forever
20 Culture Night 2019 21 New Dublin Voices
25 The Woman is Present
27 Mike Massé in Concert Jan
28 Growing Old Gracefully 17 Sharon Shannon
29 Bosco and Sleeping Beauty 18 The Bee Gees Story
20 Shakespeare Festival
OCT 25 The Three Tenors
4 The Fureys 27 STEM Week
9 HAMLET 29 Neil Delamere
26 Jackula
30 Two One Act Plays Feb
1 SB TheatreWorks
NOV 3 Eclipsed
6 Madhouse 11 All My Sons
8 Dundrum One Act Festival 27 Romeo and Juliet
11 Science Week
13 Joxer Daly Esq. IN THE STUDIO
14 Neil Diamond Tribute SEPT
15 Magical Mozart 14 Fred Cooke
16 Loophole Oct
21 Tale as Old as Time 5 + 12 Social Inclusion Festival
26 The House of Frankenstein 5 Shane Clifford
GALLERY
SEPT OCT NOV
Veronica Dooley Holly Christine Jimmy Burns
Ingram
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