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JUNE - AUG | 2022 40 Years www.hawkswell.com
B O O K O N L I N E
40 Years www.hawkswell.com
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Comedy Music
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Sligo Academy of Music Oliver Callan The Fureys
Gala Concert Fri 27 May, 8pm Sat 28 May, 8pm
Thurs 26 May, 8pm €30 €30/15u18s
€15/7.50u18s Comedy Legends of Irish music and
song, The Fureys, renowned for
The Sligo Academy of Music
their hit songs I Will Love You,
orchestras and teachers present
O UT When You Were Sweet 16, The
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a special evening of music
Green fields of France, The Old
featuring the Sinfonietta,
Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare
Jazz Orchestra, Junior
to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like
Orchestra and the Young Jazz
Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal
All-Stars and performances
Away etc return for their 14th
by Jonathan Carter, Katelyn
Ressler and the County Sligo
Prosecco Express concert here in the Hawk’s
Well.
Golf Club Male Voice Choir. Joanne McNally
Musical Director for the
evening is Niamh Crowley. Sat 9 July, 8pm
€22
Music Theatre Music
Declan Nerney The Visit Peggy Seeger &
with special guests By Deirdre Kinahan Calum McColl
Louise Morrissey & John Hogan Tues 31 May, 8pm Thurs 2 June, 8pm
Sun 29 May, 8pm €18/16conc. €25/12.50u18s
€25/12.50u18s Rose has washed and ironed Christened by the Guardian
Born in the heart of Ireland her cowgirl shirt and skirt. as Folk’s First Lady, Peggy
during the magnificent She carries it on a hanger. She
likes the way the fringe swings Seeger, will perform with her
showband boom, Declan’s when she wears it. Makes her son Calum MacColl, a gifted
career has spanned over feel glamourous. Adventurous. professional musician in his
four decades at the top of Brave. She stands on the empty own right and producer of
Irish Country Music with his stage and looks out into the many of her albums, including
catalogue of trademark songs. auditorium. In the quiet of
the theatre, she finds herself First Farewell. Seeger embodies
Join him and his super live thinking back on the events the term National Treasure
band with special guests Louise of that morning, the events of in cultural significance not
Morrissey and John Hogan for last year, the last twenty years. only for her song-writing
a nostalgic night of music, song When did she stop being her? and musicianship but also in
and laughter. her refusal to compromise
standards or beliefs.
WEDNESDAYS from 1 JUNE – 24 AUGUST | 1.10 – 1.50pm | Free Having missed it for two years we are just delighted to bring back our ever-popular Trad@Lunch series this summer. Curated this year by a talented group of young local traditional musicians, we are delighted to present the following line up put together by Ryan Sheridan, Sinead Johnston and Conor McDonagh. JUNE 1 MICHAEL HURLEY, FIONA DOHERTY & PJ HERNON Kicking off the 2022 series, we are delighted to welcome three musicians from Leeds, Mayo and Connemara respectively. These three fine exponents of the tradition are, by now, long time South Sligo residents and they will treat you to a lunchtime of exceptional music. JUNE 8 SHANE, HARRY & FERGUS MCGOWAN The McGowan family of Carrowmore are one of Sligo’s favourite traditional music families and we are delighted to welcome them to perform at the Hawk’s Well this summer. Harry is an accomplished flute player and a well-known traditional singer known far and wide for his rendering of The Hill of Knocknashee. He is joined in this concert by sons Shane on guitar and Fergus on flute. JUNE 15 TOMMY & AOIBHÍN DOHERTY Tom Doherty comes from a musical family in Foxford, Co Mayo. A great box and melodeon player, he has toured extensively and his music features on numerous television recordings and CDs. His playing is distinguished by his technical brilliance, innovative boldness and energetic and soulful playing style. He is joined in this concert by his daughter Aoibhín on concertina. JUNE 22 NIAMH O’GRADY, SAMANTHA HARVEY & STEPHEN DOHERTY Representing Gurteen, California and Foxford respectively....we are delighted to welcome Niamh, Samantha and Stephen to the Trad@Lunch stage this June. This trio will bring with them a host of instruments including, fiddle, piano, flute, box, among others and no doubt a step or two might feature also! JUNE 29 JASON & LORNA MCGUINNESS Jason & Lorna McGuinness are from a family of exceptional musicians who hail from Dromore West in West Sligo. Jason was the winner of 2016 Fiddler of Dooney competition and both he and Lorna (flute) were part of the All-Ireland winning Tireragh Senior Grúpa Ceoil in 2019.
JULY 6 FR. JAMES MCDONAGH Parish priest of Ballymote, Fr. James McDonagh is a renowned flute player from a musical family in Bunninadden. He carries on the tradition of his late father, Sonny McDonagh, a highly regarded flute player of his time. Fr. James will be joined for this concert by special guests. JULY 13 AVA & AARON GLANCY From Carrowcashel in Sligo, Ava Glancy is an accomplished fiddle player and sean-nós dancer who has competed at all levels in Fleadhanna Ceoil. Her brother, Aaron is an accomplished button accordion player and sean-nós dancer who took part in the 2020 Comhaltas Tour of Great Britain. JULY 20 RYAN SHERIDAN, SINÉAD JOHNSTON & CONOR MCDONAGH Exhibiting musical maturity and prowess beyond their years, Sinead (banjo and mandolin), Ryan (box, bodhran, drums and guitar) and Conor (flute, whistle and drums) have between them amassed an extraordinary number of accolades over the years. Join us for a rousing traditional music performance from some of Sligo’s finest young musicians. JULY 27 LOUISE KING & GRÁINNE HORAN Louise King is a flute player from the Riverstown area who comes from a family steeped in music. Gráinne Horan is a fiddle player from Killavil, an area synonymous with Sligo music and her father was the well-known musician, Peter Horan. AUG 3 EMMA BENSON & MICHEÁL FITZGIBBON Emma Benson hails from Keadue in Co.Roscommon and began learning the harp at the age of seven, under the guidance of Michael Rooney. Micheál Fitzgibbon is a multi-instrumentalist from Co. Limerick who plays an array of traditional instruments including the uilleann pipes, harp, flute, tin whistle, guitar and bouzouki. Both Emma and Micheál have won many medals in the Fleadhanna Ceoil over the years. AUG 10 LORRAINE SWEENEY & JACQUI MARTIN Lorraine Sweeney is considered one of Ballinamore’s finest flute and tin whistle players. In a rare opportunity to hear her play she will be joined for this special lunchtime concert by Dublin fiddle player, Jacqui Martin who has been playing music from a young age and has taught and performed at many festivals over the years. AUG 17 KATE & TOM GAVIN From Sligo town, Kate and Tom Gavin hail from another family steeped in Irish culture. Kate is an award-winning harp and fiddle player with a beautiful voice to match and Tom is an exceptional flute and tin whistle player. AUG 24 DECLAN FOLAN & LEONARD BARRY Leonard Barry, from North Kerry first met Declan Folan from South Sligo in London in the early 1990’s where they played music together on the traditional music scene. Between them they have shared the stage and recorded with many of music greats including Kevin Burke, Dervish, John Spillane, Luka Bloom and Lisa O’Neill amongst many others.
Theatre Performing Arts Theatre
Druid
The Night Joe Chapel Lane
Dolan’s Car Sun 5 June, 6pm
The Cavalcaders
By Billy Roche
Broke Down €15 Wed 8 June, 8pm
By Padraic McIntyre Enjoy a selection of musical
theatre performances including €25/29 (with event programme)
Fri 3 & Sat 4 June, 8pm songs from Footloose, Matilda, Terry and his friends Josie,
€25/22conc. Aladdin and Carole King the Rory and Ted spend their days
Imagine being stranded with Musical. The students of Chapel as cobblers and their nights as
the legendary Joe Dolan in a Lane are so looking forward to The Cavalcaders, a barbershop
rural pub in Cavan on the night performing on stage again. Join quartet of local renown.
his car breaks down. That’s just them to tap your troubles away But life has taken its toll on
the sort of fantasy scenario and sing, sing, sing! Terry and past betrayals cast
that’s imagined in The Night Joe long shadows. Billy Roche’s
Music
Dolan’s Car Broke Down, classic memory play takes
a celebrated play written and you on a journey back in time
directed by Padraic McIntyre. to the 1990s, to heartache,
Mixing comedy drama and companionship and the
music, this treat for Joe Dolan redemptive power of song.
fans makes a welcome return to
the Hawk’s Well.
Talk Talk
Cultural Coda & The Dave Artist Coffee
Companions Flynn Choir Morning
2022 Launch Project Fri 10 June, 11am
Thurs 9 June, 1pm Thurs 9 June, 8pm Fri 15 July, 11am
Free Free
€20/18conc./10u18s
Calling all artists! We are
You may have your work Coda is a group of seven singers delighted to welcome all
friends or your walking friends, from the west of Ireland whose professional or would-be
but what about your theatre harmonies blend beautifully
on a wide-ranging repertoire professional actors, playwrights,
friends? Sligo is home to a directors, performing artists,
of acapella arrangements and
vibrant older community, and self-accompanied songs with a designers and theatre-makers for
we’d like to bring you together traditional Irish twist. two Artist Coffee Mornings this
at the Hawk’s Well Theatre to summer. A chance to network,
join our Cultural Companions Joining them on the night are share ideas and dreams that
the combined Hearts Desire might one day come to life
programme.
Choir from Sligo County on stage. Hosted by artist in
Council and the Kieran Quinn residence Miriam Needham
Further information on page 8. Theme Night Choir who will (June) & Bob Kelly (July), all artists
perform a suite of brand new are welcome to come along for an
arrangements from the one and informal cuppa and a chat.
only Dave Flynn.Comedy Theatre Dance
Deirdre O’Kane: Shirley Valentine Lisa Cooper Dance Academy
Demented Starring Norma Sheahan LCDA Summer
Fri 10 June, 8pm Sat 11 June, 8pm Showcase
€20 €24/22conc. Sun 12 June, 3pm & 7pm
There’s a point beyond burnout Norma Sheahan, one of €15
where all you can do is laugh, Ireland’s leading dramatic
actors, breathes new life into Excited to finally return to the
and funny woman Deirdre stage, the talented students of
O’Kane has well and truly Willy Russell’s effervescent
and iconic character...SHIRLEY the Lisa Cooper Dance Academy
reached it. Catch her brilliant will perform a variety of dance
VALENTINE! Trapped in a
new stand-up show. styles in this Summer Showcase.
dreary marriage and humdrum
‘Unique star quality.’ – The It promises to be a fun packed,
life, Shirley wonders when she
Guardian lost her hopeful, youthful self. high-energy show featuring
‘O’Kane quickly sets up a rhythm When a divorced friend asks dancers aged 3 to 19. With
of her own and when she exits, Shirley to go on a vacation to performances in jazz, lyrical,
applause follows her all the way Greece, she bravely gathers ballet, commercial, musical
down the street.’ – The Scotsman what remains of her dignity and theatre, acrobatics and tap, it’s
begins a humorous and uplifting sure to be an exciting show the
voyage of rediscovery. whole family can enjoy.
Music Theatre
Crokey Hill Players
Music Network
Three Hail Marys
Fri 17 - Sat 18 June, 8pm
Camilla George €25/22conc.
Sligo Jazz Festival 2022 Launch After spending over 10 years
Wed 15 June, 8pm | €18/15conc./9u18s together in the same nursing
7pm Drinks Reception, All Welcome home it’s time for Mary
O’Toole, Mary O’Neill and Mary
Sligo Jazz Festival launch their 2022 programme with a performance O’Brien to bid farewell to one
from this explosive London-based band led by award-winning another. It might be their last
Nigerian born saxophonist Camilla George. The band features many day in each other’s company
of the leading lights of the UK Jazz Scene. Camilla’s love of fusing but they decide to celebrate
African and Western music has made her a unique voice on the it in style! From nostalgia to
international jazz circuit. comedy and even a few sing-
songs it’s going to be one hell of
She will be bringing her all-star band to Ireland for an unmissable 10 a hooley. This rip-roaring Irish
date tour mixing her hypnotic blend of afrofuturism, hip hop comedy is written by Tommy
Marren – writer of It’s the Real
and jazz. She will be joined by Renato Paris (keys and vocals),
McCoy and Nobody’s Talking to
Jihad Darwish (electric and double bass) and Rod Youngs (drums). Me – and is a must-see!
Expect jazz grooves and afrobeat fusions. One not to be missed.Music Music Music
Frank and JJ McNamara BRÍDÍN Courtney Marie
The Apple and Fri 24 June, 8pm Andrews
the Tree €15/7.50u18s Supported by Lola Kirke
Sun 19 June, 8pm West Co. Sligo native, BRÍDÍN, Sat 25 June, 8pm
€17.50/8.75u18s carries on the tradition of
Irish music into the fourth
€18/9u18s
Family of 4 €50 UK Americana Awards
generation of her family.
This unique father and son duo international album of the year
will be performing Beethoven, BRÍDÍN plays harp, flute, piano
2021
Chopin, and Liszt. One of Frank and dances sean nós. UK Americana Awards
and JJ’s goals is to inspire and She uses her loop and effect international artist of the year
encourage younger people to pedals to create her musical 2021
engage with classical music. pieces. Her layered melodies “This is my story of the most
It can be fun! Beethoven was on harp and voice blend heartbreaking, but soul-revealing,
the rock and roll of the 18th beautifully with contrapuntal year of my life. Writing the songs
Century, Chopin and Liszt were on ‘Old Flowers’ have been a
fiddle, keyboard, electric guitar
the pop stars of the 19th. The healing technique, they came
music is carefully selected by and bass, woven together with
to me alone, late nights. At the
Frank and JJ and interspersed pulsating drums. Brídín is joined end of the day, beyond all the
with fun stories for maximum by her 3-piece band for this romance, these songs are my truth.
audience enjoyment. very special performance. I think they might be yours too” -
Courtney Marie Andrews.
Music
Michael English Thurs 9 June, 1pm | Free
Celebration Tour Cultural Companions 2022 Launch
Thurs 30 June - We may have our work friends or our walking friends, but what
Fri 1 July, 8pm about our theatre friends? Sligo is home to a vibrant community of
older people, and we’d like to bring this community together at the
€28/14u18s Hawk’s Well Theatre to join our Cultural Companions programme. If
Celebrate our freedom once you enjoy theatre, music, and good company then come along to our
again with a night of non- launch party for entertainment, information, and a cup of tea!
stop sing-a-along favourites,
Cultural Companions will:
covering all of Michael’s hits &
more! This is a show that you · Be kept informed of upcoming shows attended by members
just simply cannot miss! · Have a say on what you like to see at the theatre
We are pleased to announce · Enjoy complimentary tea/coffee before/after shows
that Sandy Kelly will be the You can join our Cultural Companions programme on the day or by
special guest. emailing culturalcompanions@hawkswell.com.
Membership is cost and obligation free!1 - 10 July 2022
Music Dance Literature
Cairde Sligo Arts Festival in Cairde Sligo Arts Festival Cairde Sligo Arts Festival
association with Con Brio & Hawk’s Well Theatre & Hawk’s Well Theatre
Undercurrent Collective
Derek Gripper Unearth Bernie McGill &
With special guest Tues 5 July, 6pm Sheila Armstrong
Redmond O’Toole €15/12conc. In conversation
A stunning performance that
Sat 2 July, 8pm weaves dance and narrative with Jan Carson
€20/16conc./10u18s in a journey of gentle support Wed 6 July, 8pm
Derek Gripper is known for and empowerment, finding joy
his ground breaking technique and strength in our differences, €16
and power in our collective Accomplished writers Bernie
for evoking the West African connection to earth. Directed
kora on the guitar. He has McGill & Sheila Armstrong
by Kate Wilson, this uplifting in conversation with award
transcribed the complex music and timely new performance
of Malian kora player Toumani winning author Jan Carson.
embraces diverse voices and - ‘One of the most exciting and
Diabaté and infuses his perspectives and invites the
interpretations of Bach’s music audience into an intimate original Northern Irish writers
with lessons from the oral world that celebrates the of her generation’ - The Sunday
traditions of Africa. positive power of union and Times.
collaboration.
Music Music Film
Cairde Sligo Arts Festival Cairde Sligo Arts Festival Facilitated by Cairde
& Hawk’s Well Theatre & Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo Arts Festival
in collaboration with
Síomha & Nava Lullaby Babies Hawk’s Well Theatre
Thurs 7 July, 8pm Sat 9 July,
UPROOTED
€22/11u18s 11am (0-12 mths) & Premiere
Síomha dances the line 1pm (13-36 mths) Sun 10 July
between folk, jazz and
neo-soul effortlessly taking €10 - 1 child & 1 adult Uprooted is a short drama
audiences on an unexpected film which was co-written by
and unforgettable journey with €5 additional adults the cast and the co-directors
her soulful melodies. Joined by Join us for a gorgeous musical Feidlim Cannon and Gary
her 4 piece band, Paul Brady experience for babies which Keegan. The story is the result
says; “Music as sophisticated celebrates lullabies. A duo of of a collaborative theatre
as this is a rarity these days”. singers will delight and enchant project which has been running
Completing this rich double bill babies as they deliver a soothing since 2018 between a culturally
is Nava, whose musical tapestry and delightful experience for diverse group of performers in
is made up of the musical you and your baby. Sligo and the award winning
colours of Irish and Persian theatre team Brokentalkers.
folk music’s. The instrumental Booking is required as capacity
marriage that ensues is is limited. Duration: 30-40 mins. See website for further details.
something delicious!Children Theatre Music
Beezneez Theatre
Awful Auntie
Thurs 14 July, 3pm Unforgiven
€8/30 Family of 4 By John McDwyer
Awful Auntie by David Sat 16 July, 8pm
Walliams, is a truly thrilling €18/16conc.
tale. Owls, ghosts, chases, Carlos Sweeney
“Unforgiven” is a rip roaring
escapes, motorcycle rides, and
comedy about two men, PJ and McCartin,
tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days
as she evades her menacing
his brother Seamus who are Niamh Farrell &
awaiting their father’s death
Aunt and saves the family while their neighbour Mary is Fellow Pynins
home. So, please join us at nursing her mother through her Sun 17 July, 8pm
the dedication of the new final illness. When the father
playground at Saxby Hall and €18/15conc./9u18s
dies and another brother returns
hear how it all came about. In April 2019, a great fiddle
from America, a chain of events and flute album with guitar
are set in place which results accompaniment was launched,
in an unexpected and hilarious created by the Roscommon/
outcome. Featuring Peadar Leitrim/Cavan trio of Dylan Carlos,
Conway, Brian Gallagher, Valerie Cein Sweeney and John McCartin.
Traynor and Barry Deignan. Joining them is one of Ireland’s
most exquisite and versatile voices,
Niamh Farrell, whose memorable
performances are nothing short
of spine-tingling. She is joined on
guitar by Patrick Doocey.
40 Years
Completing the lineup on this
fabulous triple bill is Fellow
Pynins, a Portland, Oregon based
award winning contemporary folk
duo with a keen sense of vocal
harmony and song craft.
Theatre
Take a Seat
We’ve saved you a seat! Make your mark in our theatre by naming a
seat after yourself, a loved one or your business while contributing
Eva’s Echo Theatre Company
to the future of the theatre. Jungle Door
Naming a seat is a unique opportunity to have your very own seat Fri 5 Aug, 7pm | €10
inscribed in a position of your choice in our auditorium. Indulge in the joyous,
disheartening, and hopeful
For as little as €200, your dedication will be engraved onto a plaque moments over a year shared by
and placed on your chosen seat for 10 years. You can name a seat ex-lovers Michelle and Louise
for yourself, on behalf of a loved one or as a gift. as they rekindle their friendship.
Challenged by beauty standards
In making this gift you will also be supporting the renovation of our and the housing crisis Michelle
building and our work into the future. smiles through the filler and plans
her perfect day, unaware her
To find out more please contact jane@hawkswell.com bridesmaid is hiding a dark secret.
Join us for a rehearsed reading of
this unique piece of Queer Theatre..ie
jazz
sligo
Double Bill
Sligo Jazz Festival 2022 Sligo Jazz Festival 2022 &
TRYPL (UK) Hawk’s Well Theatre
All-Star band plus Daniel Herskedal
19 ___24
JULY Christine Tobin’s Trio (Norway)
“Tower of Song” Wed 20 July, 8pm
€18/15conc./9u18s
Tues 19 July, 8pm Daniel Herskedal is a composer
Supported by €18/15conc./9u18s of highly original, beautifully
TRYPL is a UK based Latin Jazz lyrical, rhythmically charged
powerhouse outfit co-founded music inspired by the stunning
by the horn section consisting Norwegian landscape and a
of Trevor Mires, Ryan Quigley world-class performer on Tuba, an
and Paul Booth. Dublin native instrument he has made uniquely
Christine Tobin has been an his own. Daniel Herskedal’s
integral part of both the New York newest album Harbour cements
Full list of patrons City and London jazz scenes for his position as one the most
and sponsors many years. Her ‘Tower of Song’ exciting, prolific and inspiring
in official repertoire includes Tobin originals musicians of his generation in
programme. alongside striking interpretations Europe.
of Leonard Cohen songs.
Double Bill
Sligo Jazz Festival 2022 Sligo Jazz Festival 2022 Sligo Jazz Festival 2022
Nikki Iles Jazz MBQ TRIO (Italy/UK) SJP ALL STARS
Orchestra feat. Federico Malaman 2022
Thurs 21 July, 8pm Plus Ashley Pezzotti Sat 23 July, 8pm
€18/15conc./9u18s Quartet €18/15conc./9u18s
Our 2022 Artist-in-Residence, Fri 22 July, 8pm Featuring Sligo Jazz Project 2022
award winning jazz pianist and €18/15conc./9u18s Artist-in-Residence Nikki Iles and
composer, Nikki Iles has worked the entire summer school faculty
with many jazz legends such as Federico Malaman is an of tutors including Federico
Kenny Wheeler, Stan Sulzmann, extraordinary Italian bass player Malaman & Ricky Quagliato (Italy),
Norma Winstone, Dave Holland, with a very advanced technique. John Goldsby (USA/DE) Ashley
Tina May and Rufus Reid. With Federico’s popularity on the Pezzotti (USA), Pete Churchill,
over 30 CDs recorded over 3 web, thanks to his amazing Tony Kofi, Paul Booth, Tomasz
decades, she has been described virtuosity, innate empathy and Bura, Phil Robson, Mike Walker,
as the “Heroine of British Jazz”. communicative ability, has made Stuart Hall, and Trevor Mires (UK).
Tonight’s concert will bring him a real star. Ashley Pezzotti is a
together the stellar Sligo Jazz new and exciting voice emerging Always the highlight of the week
faculty and guests to perform her from the New York jazz scene. at Sligo Jazz Festival.
exciting music for Jazz Orchestra.COMING SOON Anne Gildea - How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy it – Sat 10 Sept, 8pm Rory’s Stories – Sat 17 Sept. 8pm Prime Cut Theatre – The Border Game – Wed 21 Sept, 8pm Culture Night - Fri 23 Sept Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats - The Story Of Swing - Sat 24 Sept, 8pm Joe the Magician Live - Sun 25 Sept, 2pm Cherish the Ladies - Sun 25 Sept, 8pm Sligo Drama Circle - The Foreigner by Larry Shue - Wed 28 Sept – Sat 1 Oct, 8pm Anna Newell Theatre Adventures – Sweet Dreams – Tues 4 Oct – Thurs 6 Oct Kieran Quinn’s Theme Night #30 - Musicals - Thurs 6 - Sat 8 Oct 2022, 8pm Dolly & Mick – Thurs 13 Oct, 8pm David O’Doherty – Fri 14 Oct, 8pm Makem & Clancy - Wed 19 Oct, 8pm Fishamble - HEAVEN - Thurs 20 Oct, 8pm An Ant Called Amy – Thurs 27 Oct, 10am, 12pm Doug Allan – It’s a Wrap – Tues 1 Nov, 8pm Sligo Fun Company - Sister Act - Sat 5 Nov - Fri 11 Nov, 8pm, Matinee Sun 6 Nov, 3pm Flook – Sat 12 Nov, 8pm Abba Forever – Tues 15 Nov, 8pm Teaċ Daṁsa – MÁM – The Sports Complex, Boyle, Sat 19 – Sun 20 Nov, 7.30pm Gearoid Farrelly - Glamour Hammer - Sat 19 Nov, 8pm Dirty Dusting with Mary Byrne & Jake Carter - Sun 20 Nov, 8pm Mad Ravens – The House On Cedarwood Drive - Thurs 24 – Sat 26 Nov, 8pm Crokey Hill Players - It’s the Real McCoy – Thurs 29 – Fri 30 Dec, 8pm
40 Years
C O M I N G I N E A R LY S E P T E M B E R
Waking EVA, a unique new production, commemorates the life and work of one of
Sligo’s radical revolutionaries, Eva Gore-Booth. The younger sister of Constance
de Markievicz, Eva was a fierce, social revolutionary, a poet, playwright, pacifist and
feminist, who questioned the conventions of her time and fought passionately for
gender and class equality throughout her life. A talented and prolific writer, Eva
authored nineteen volumes of poetry, scores of philosophical prose, political writing,
and seven plays.
Inspired by Eva’s life-long partner Esther Roper’s assertion that “To follow the
procession of her poems is to see and understand the story of her inner life”, creator
and director Kellie Hughes charts Eva’s inner life, adapting her poetry and
combining original compositions by Stephen Doherty, developed in collaboration
with an octet of traditional and classical musicians, to create Waking EVA, a rich sonic
experience celebrating the life, legacy and redoubtable spirit of Eva Gore-Booth.
KELLIE STEPHEN
HUGHES DOHERTY
CREATOR & DIRECTOR COMPOSER40 Years
Creative Academy Summer Camp 40 Years Mon 25–Fri 29 July | 10am–3pm €100 (€90 for additional siblings) Our Creative Academy Summer Camp is back this year! Unlock your child’s creative potential through drama, dance, singing and performance. A fun filled experience for ages 7 - 12.
40 Years
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