BoXES - Town Hall Theatre.

Programme of Events JAN - MAR 2009 www.tht.ie 

Town Hall Theatre | Town Hall Studio | Black Box Theatre

Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe | Galway City Council 

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CONCESSIONS/GROUP RATES 

Concessions: Available for Senior Citizens, 

Unwaged and Students. ID required. 

Groups: Book a group of 10+ and get 10% discount. 

Some events excluded. Contact box office for details. 

INTERVAL DRINKS 

Avoid the rush by ordering your interval drinks before 

the show. Order forms available in the bar. 

GIFT VOUCHERS 

Gift vouchers are available directly from the Box Office. 

Ideal Christmas Gifts! 

PARKING 

Galway City Council operates car parking in nearby 

Woodquay, Newtownsmith Car Park, Galway Cathedral 

Car Park and Black Box Car Park. 

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE 

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CONDITIONS OF SALE 

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unless a performance is cancelled or abandoned. Your 

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reserve the right to make essential changes to the 

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LATECOMERS 

Late admission cannot be guaranteed and can only occur 

if there is a suitable break in the event. Please allow for 

Galway traffic! 

GALWAY FILM SOCIETY 

WINTER/spring 2009 

18 January - 15 March 8.15pm 

Membership/season ticket E36/E32 concession. Guest admission for single films E8/E6 

18 Jan QUIET CHAOS 

Dir: Antonio Luigi Grimaldi · UK, Italy · 2008 · 105 mins 

Won a number of awards and nominated for Golden Berlin Bear 2008 

25 Jan I HAVE LOVED YOU SO LONG 

Dir: Philippe · France · 2008 · 115 mins 

Won Ecumenical Jury prize Berlin 2008 

1 Feb BUDDHA COLLAPSED OUT OF SHAME 

Dir: Hana Makhmalbaf · Iran · 2007 · 81mins 

Winner - Special Jury Prize, San Sebastian Film Festival 2007 

Winner - Peace Award, Berlin Film Festival 2008 

8 Feb CONVERSATIONS WITH MY GARDENER 

Dir: Jean Becker · France · 2007 · 109 mins 

Nominated Cesar Awards France 2007 

15 Feb GOMORRAH 

Dir: Matteo Garrone · Italy · 2008 · 137mins 

Winner - Jury Grand Prize, Cannes Film Festival 2008 

22 Feb LEMON TREE 

Dir: Eran Riklis · France, Germany, Israel · 2008 · 106 mins 

Winner - Audience Award, Berlin International Film Festival 2008 

1 Mar TIMES AND WINDS 

Dir: Reha Erdem · Turkey · 2006 · 111 mins 

Winner - FIPRESCI Prize, 2006 Istanbul Film Festival 

8 Mar GANDHI MY FATHER 

Dir: Abdel Kechiche · France · 2007 · 151 mins 

Won a number of awards and nominated for Tokyo Grand Prix 2007 

15 Mar I SERVED THE KING OF ENGLAND 

Dir: Jirí Menzel · Czech Republic · 2006 · 116 mins 

Won a number of awards including the FIPRESCI Prize Berlin 2007 

MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO TAKE THEIR SEATS 10 MINS BEFORE SCREENING.

Tues 30 Dec - Sun 18 Jan 7.30pm 

(Except 31 Dec, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 18 Jan) 

Matinees 30 Dec, 1, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 Jan 2.30pm 

Tickets E16/E14 concession 

Sun 28 - Tues 30 Dec 2.30 & 7.30 

wed 31 Dec 2.30 

Thurs 1 - Sat 3 Jan 2.30 & 7.30, Sun 4 Jan 2.30 

Tickets E16/E14 

Performing Arts School Galway 

SNow wHITE 

everyone’s favourite pantomime, this is the simple 

story of the charming princess Snow White saved 

from the evil deeds of her wicked stepmother, the 

queen, by a group of seven adorable delinquents! 

The wicked stepmother feared that some day Snow 

White’s beauty would surpass her own and each 

day consulted her Magic Mirror, ‘Magic Mirror on 

the wall, who is the fairest one of all?’ as long as 

the Mirror answered, ‘you are the fairest one of all,’ 

Snow White was safe. one day, however, the Magic 

Mirror informs the queen that Snow White is now 

the fairest in the land. Join the cast and chorus of this 

years’ PaSG panto to fi nd out what happens next! 

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renmore Pantomime 

BEAUTY AND 

THE BEAST 

renmore are celebrating their 30th annual 

Pantomime with a glittering production of Beauty 

and the Beast. Specially scripted by Panto dame, 

Peter Kennedy, it combines all the magic and 

wonder of the ageless tale, spiced up with topical 

and novel ingredients. 

a mediaeval episode of Blind date has dire 

consequences for Prince leopold when he doesn’t 

select for his date the evil witch, azaria. 

She immediately retaliates 

by turning him into 

a Beast. However, love 

saves the day when 

Beauty and the 

magical dr Freckle 

come to his 

rescue before 

the legendary 

rose fi nally 

fades and dies. 

a feast of 

superb family 

entertainment, 

directed by the 

Power Twins. 

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Thurs 15 - Sat 17 Jan, 8pm 

Preview wed 14 

Matinees Thurs 15 & Fri 16th Jan, 12pm 

Tickets E18/E16 concession, 

Matinee E13, Preview E12 

Heart N Crown Theatre Co 

roMEo AND JULIET 

William Shakespeare 

Two households both alike in dignity, in fair verona 

where we lay our scene. From forth the fatal loins 

of these two foes, a pair of star-cross’d lovers take 

their life. Shakespeare’s famous play is updated to 

the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its 

original dialogue and with a top soundtrack to make 

this a must see show for everyone. The stylish show 

is being directed by donna Patrice reidy and stars 

a well known Galway cast which includes conor 

Quinlan, emma regan, Graham Feeley, duncan Moss, 

Joan Gildea and Mark Mccormack. 

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Mon 19 - Thurs 22 Jan 8pm 

Tickets E25 

Des Bishop 

UNBéArLABLE 

Life After Irish 

Mon 19 - Thurs 22 Jan 8.30pm 


The Company Productions 

TroIKA 

By Jack Kavanagh 

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School’s out and des Bishop can 

now speak and perform as Gaeilge. 

don’t miss his brand new show 

unbéarlable, a hilarious look at 

life after learning irish, for a native 

new yorker fi nding his way. 

For full details visit desbishop.com 

a look at Soviet russia in the 1930s, 

using historical evidence as a basis. 

This is the story of the repressions 

carried out under Stalin’s regime. 

Starting in 1934 and ending in 1938, 

this play shows the evolution of the 

Purges and the events that started 

them. Featuring a diverse cast of 

irish actors, this is a play to be seen. 

MUSIC For GALwAY 

PrESENTS 

rUSSIAN 

roMANTICS 

rUSSIAN CHAMBEr 

MUSIC FESTIVAL 

Friday 23 - Sunday 25 January 

Tickets E20, members & concessions E16, 

Students E7 

Piano recital E10, members/concessions E6 

Festival Ticket E55, members/concessions E45 

conTeMPo QuarTeT 

(romania/ireland) 

ian FounTain (uK) piano 

conor BiGGS (ireland/Belgium) baritone 

PádHraic Ó cuinneaGáin (ireland) piano 

SiMon aSPell (uK/ireland) viola 

cHriSToPHer MarWood (uK/ireland) cello 

For updates see www.musicforgalway.ie or 

contact the Music for Galway offi ce at 091 

705962. 

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Programme 

Friday 8pm 

rachmaninov 

- Two Movements for String Quartet 

- Songs for voice and piano 

Tchaikovsky 

- Songs for voice and piano 

- The Seasons op. 31b - 

October, November, December (piano) 

- String Quartet no.1 in d major, op. 11 

Saturday 2pm 

Mussorgsky 

- Pictures at an Exhibition 

with ian Fountain 

Saturday 8pm 

rachmaninov 

- Prelude and Oriental Dance 

for cello and piano 

Mussorgsky 

- Songs and Dances of Death 

for voice and piano 

Taneyev 

- Piano Quintet in G minor, op. 30 

Sunday 3pm 

Borodin 

- Notturno from String Quartet 

no. 2 in d major 

Medtner 

- Forgotten Melodies op. 39 - Canzona 

Matinata, Sonata Tragica (piano) 

Borodin 

- Songs for voice, piano and cello 

Tchaikovsky 

- Souvenir de Florence for string sextet

Mon 26 - Sat 31 January 8pm 

Tickets E20/E16 concession, Monday All Tickets E15 

Back By Popular Demand! 

6 Performances only! 

Fairbank Productions and Play On Words Theatre 

TOM CREAN - ANTARCTIC EXPLORER 

Written and performed by Aidan Dooley 

This multi-award winning show returns to Galway after playing critically acclaimed 

sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK. 

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is 

brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley, 

as we hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the 

few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous 

expeditions: Discovery, (1901 - 1904); Terra Nova (1910 - 1913); and Endurance 

(1914 - 1916). 

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From the producers of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child 

Nick Brooke Ltd and Kenny Wax Ltd present 

Live on Stage! 

Tues 27 - Sat 31 Jan 

Tues 11.45am, Wed, Thurs & Fri 10am &11.45am, Sat 11.30am & 2pm 

Tickets E15/E12.50 concession, Schools E10 per pupil, teachers free 

Running time is 55 minutes - no interval 

For children aged 3 and above 

Based on the picture book 

written and illustrated by Judith Kerr 

Adapted for the stage with 

songs and lyrics by David Wood 

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it 

possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! 

Following on from last year’s highly successful tour, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the 

road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and 

clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of this classic tale of teatime mayhem, expect 

to be surprised! 

“a modern classic” The Independent 

David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and 

musicals for children. His many successes include Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, 

BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig. 






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Mon 2 - Fri 6 Feb 8.30pm 


THE ZOO STORY 

by Edward Albee 

THE DUMB WAITER 

by Harold Pinter 

Directed by Patrick McEneaney 

Wed 4 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E32.50 

Standing 

Róisín Dubh 

& MCD Present 

Ray 

LaMontagne 

KEITH 

BARRY 

DIRECT 

FROM 

VEGAS 

Fri 30 & Sat 31 Jan 8pm 

Tickets E30 

Mon 2 -Tue 3 Feb 8pm 


Coláiste na Coiribe 

(by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.) 

WEST SIDE STORY 

By Leonard Bernstein 

and Stephen Sondheim 

The talented students of Coláiste na Coiribe present their production 

of one of the greatest musicals of the 20th Century. Loosely based 

on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this musical tells the story of the 

star-crossed lovers Maria and Tony and includes the hits: Tonight, Maria, 

Somewhere and America. 

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Tues 3 - Sat 7 Feb 

Tues 3, Thurs 5 - Sat 7 Feb 8pm 

Matinees Tues 3 - Fri 6 Feb 1pm 


Second Age Theatre Company 

KING LEAR 

William Shakespeare 

Directed by long time Royal 

Shakespeare Company member 

Donnacadh O’Briain, whose 

Shakespeare productions in Ireland 

have been described by the Irish 

Times as “Inspired” and “As good as 

it gets”, together with RSC associate 

artist Gerard Murphy as King Lear. 

Shakespeare’s most modern of plays 

is brought to life in an unflinchingly 

contemporary, yet inherently 

theatrical production. This Lear is 

set in a nation born out of civil war, 

and raised in the hothouse of the 

bitter northern conflict, now the 

gangsters have taken over – 

and we watched them do it. 

Sat 7 Feb 7pm till late 

Tickets E20 Mini Festival Format 

Fund Raiser for Luis Asturias 

Armada Corazon 

Ceol, Céilí, Bia agus Craic! 

Live Acts, DJs, Dancers, Food 

DJ’s One World, Disconauts, Paul Hazo, The Commander and more 

Bands Charis, Lazy Blues Band, Peter Byrne, Armada Latina, 

Tina Belladona and more. 

Food by The Gourmet Offensive 7 - 10. 

Mon 9 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E20 

MUNDY 

Born in Co. Offaly, Mundy moved to Dublin 

when he was still a teenager and honed his 

musical talents performing on street corners. 

His debut single To You I Bestow was featured on 

the soundtrack to William Shakespeare’s Romeo + 

Juliet and introduced the then 21 year old singer 

to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. 

This was followed with dates supporting Alanis 

Morissette and Neil Young in Dublin, before the 

release of his debut album Jelly Legs, which went 

on to sell over 50,000 copies worldwide. 

Since then he has performed with the likes of 

Van Morrison and Manic Street Preachers and 

released the albums 24 Star Hotel and the recent 

Raining Down Arrows. Mundy’s live recording of 

Steve Earle’s Galway Girl helped to propel both 

versions to the upper reaches of the Irish charts. 







Tues 10 - Sat 14 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E12, Students E10, 

children & oaPs E5 

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Feb 8.30pm 


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Galway University 

Musical Society 

DISCo 

INFErNo 

By Justin Sepple 

This musical is full of fantastic hits 

from the seventies, with numbers 

such as Hot Stuff, Celebration and 

of course Disco Inferno to name but 

a few. a great night’s entertainment 

is guaranteed!!! 

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Tues 10 - Thurs 12 Feb 8.30pm 


richard Jordan 

Productions 

TrUMAN 

CAPoTE: 

TALK SHow 

author & Presenter 

Bob Kingdom 

internationally acclaimed and winner 

of edinburgh 2007 and dublin 2008 

Festival awards. 

Bob Kingdom is sensational as he 

interprets the life and philosophy 

of this great u.S. writer. author of 

Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood. 

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The Godot Company 

ENDGAME 

By Samuel Beckett 

Endgame was Beckett’s favourite play in that it was the one he disliked least. 

it has never achieved the same popularity as Waiting For Godot but it has as 

much poignancy, great speeches and poetic intensity. This production brings 

out the humanity,humour and the power of this extraordinary work. 

Beckett is often compared to Shakespeare as they both go to the core of the 

human condition and highlight the rich comedy to be found in our follies. 

Sun 15 Feb 2pm & 4pm 


Lambert Puppet 


HANSEL & 

GrETEL 

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The lambert Puppet Theatre featuring 

Paula lambert is now widely recognised 

as the premier Touring Puppet Theatre in 

ireland and also internationally renowned 

for its many fi ne productions in Theatres 

throughout europe. 

From its earliest beginning the lambert 

family has been involved with rTÉ Tv, 

working on the hugely popular series 

Wanderly Wagon featuring eugene lambert 

and Judge. 

Bosco will make a nostalgic 

appearance for the younger 

children. This is a beautifully 

produced show with large 

puppets, colourful sets and 

exquisite lighting and is suitable for children 

up to ten years of age.

Tues 10 - Sat 14 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E20 

City Theatre Dublin 

& MCD present 

Cecelia Ahern’s first play 

Mon 16 - Sat 21 Feb 8.30pm 

Tickets E15 /E13 concession 

This moving, heart-warming, and funny piece focuses on 

Emelda O’Grady, a 46 year old woman dealing with five difficult 

sons, a split marriage and a new job. The soothing sounds of a 

Mr. Whippy van arrive at just the right time for Emelda, only now 

it’s not just the ice-cream that is her only true friend… 

Cecelia Ahern mixes laughter with tears in equal measure to create this 

humourous portrait of a woman finding her own place in the world. 

“The best revenge is finding happiness again” Sunday Independent 

“Indulgence that slips down easy” The Irish Times 

Churchmouse 

NOTHING TO 

DECLARE 

An Entertainment on the 

Life & Works of Oscar Wilde 

Written and Directed by 

Connor Maguire 

Designed by Dermot Mullen 

With Eamon Draper, Orla McGovern, 

Duncan LaCroix, Eimer Creedon 

and Special guest apperance by Judith Sibley 

(Artistic Director Chrysalis Dance). 

“As far as successful debuts go, Cecelia’s play ticks all the boxes” The Irish Mail 






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Tues 17 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E25/E22.50 concession 

Opera Theatre Company 

XERXES 

Handel 

A tangled web of lovers get caught in 

the romantic crossfire in Handel’s most 

popular opera Xerxes. Sung in English and 

best known for its exquisite opening aria 

sung to a tree, this witty comedy bristles 

with thwarted passions. 




Wed 18 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E25 

NEIL 

DELAMERE 

Crème 

Delamere 

With a platinum-selling DVD, Star of 

RTE’s The Panel and BBC’s The Blame 

Game returns to Galway with his 

brand new show Crème Delamere. 

Covering a day in Stockholm, Crème 

Delamere is an exploration of how a 

chance encounter can change your 

day as well as detailing the finer 

points of slagging off Ryanair’s CEO 

as he and 700 others look on. 







Fri 20 February 8pm 


Thurs 19 Feb 8pm 


To The Light 

Johnny Duhan 

Johnny Duhan’s songs like The Voyage and Don’t Give Up 

Till It’s Over are sung all over the world in a variety of 

languages, thanks to the focus put on them by Christy 

Moore, The Dubliners, The Irish Tenors, Tommy 

Fleming and hosts of other Irish and international 

singers. After the success of his Just Another Town tour 

in 2008, Johnny’s new show, To The Light, charts his 

years on the road with Granny’s Intentions, tilting for 

fame & the girl. Many of these songs have already been 

popularised by Mary Black, Mary Coughlan, Dolores 

Keane, Eleanor Shanley & Ronnie Drew. 

THE THREE TENORS 

Songs of Love, Inspiration & Laughter! 

Ireland’s hugely successful THREE TENORS return to the Town Hall Theatre after 

sell-out shows and standing ovations in 2008. Ireland’s Hottest Trio, John Scott, 

David Martin, Declan Kelly, are matched by a Star Soprano and an outstanding 

Violinist, all artistes who will delight and thrill you all. Their unique show with their 

own brand of humour, features the world’s most beautiful songs from Elvis, Sinatra, 

Bocelli, Pavarotti, ABBA, and Lloyd Webber. 




Fri 20 Feb, 9pm ‘til late 

Tickets E25 

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A tribute to one of the all time great gigs by a 

host of local musicians including members of 

The Saw Doctors, Noelie McDonnell,Without 

George, This Nachez, Mousey McHugh and 

many more special guests. 

All proceeds from this show go directly to 

GOAL’s school building project in Malawi. 

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Sat 21 Feb, 10.30pm ‘til late 

Tickets E12 in advance, E15 on the door 

Rootical 

Sound System 

& Guests 

Sat 21 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E25 

Direct from the USA 

The No. 1 Johnny Cash Tribute in America 

The Man In Black 

Following a sensational sell-out show in 

Galway last year, Terry Lee Goffee and his 

band make a triumphant return to Galway. 

He sings like Johnny and heck he looks like 

Johnny and he performs with the energy, 

charisma and vitality that were the Johnny 

Cash trademarks! 




Tommy Cash said, “The show is great, 

my brother would be proud”. Joanne 

Cash Yates said “It’s a wonderful show, I 

would recommend it to anyone, you don’t 

impersonate my brother, you pay tribute 

with honour’’. Johnny’s booking agent 

Bonnie Sugarman of 30 years said “Terry 

has it - the moves, the sound, the look, 

everything”. A great night out! 

Mon 23 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E25/E22.50 concession 

EDDI READER 




Wed 25 - Sat 28 Feb 8pm 

Tickets E22.50/E20 concession 

The Lyric Theatre and An Grianán Theatre 

The Home Place 

By Brian Friel 

Mon 23 - Sat 28 Feb 8.30pm 


Artemis Theatre Co 

THE 

CONSCIENCE 

OF THE KING 

By Anthony Daly 

Versailles 1670- Louis XIV, King 

of France has fallen madly in love 

with Madame de Montespan. He 

discovers, to his horror, that she 

has betrayed him and everything 

he stands for. How can you love 

someone you cannot trust? 

It is the summer of 1878, a time of unrest and the early days 

of the Home Rule movement. The fateful events of The Home 

Place take place over a single day at The Lodge in Ballybeg, 

the Donegal home of the Gores, a planter family. 

The Gores, father and son, are both in love with Margaret, 

their housekeeper. All three pursue a hopeful dream of 

freedom from their history and heritage and the “awful 

burden” of the big house. The situation quickly unravels, 

accelerated by Gore’s cousin Richard, who unwittingly 

insults and inflames the local population during an 

already volatile time. 

Friel’s brilliantly crafted drama continues the historical 

probing which in Translations examines the tragic effects of 

a military operation to map the physical contours of the 

Irish landscape. In this, his latest play, a scientific exercise to 

determine the Irish character unleashes the tragedy, which 

revolves around the ideas of national identity, love and 

belonging. Beautifully written, this is classic Friel. 

Directed by Mick Gordon; Designed by Ferdia Murphy; 

Costume Design by Sinead Cuthbert, Lighting Design by 

Mark Howland. Cast includes Ian McElhinney, Lalor Roddy, 

Lisa Lambe, Aislinn McGuckian, Miche Doherty, Julia Dearden. 



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Thurs 26 - Sat 28 Feb 8pm 


KATS, Galway 

THE PILLOWMAN 

By Martin McDonagh 

McDonagh’s brightest, blackest comedy: 

an unsettling, exhilarating story that rages 

about society, cruelty and creativity. 

“[McDonagh’s plays] are bridges over 

a deep pit of sympathy and sorrow, 

illuminated by a tragic vision of stunted 

and frustrated lives” Fintan O’Toole 



Monday 2 March 2pm 


Tuesday 3 March 11am & 2pm 

Tickets E12 for Students, Teachers free admission 

Aisling Ghéar Theatre Company 

An Triail 

By Mairéad Ní Ghráda 

Tues 3 - Sat 7 March 8.30pm (excl Fri 6) 

Special late evening performance 

Fri 6 March 10.30pm 


Moving Still 

Samuel Beckett’s 

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE 

Directed by Art O’Briain 

Performed by Fergus Cronin 

Frequently described as one of Beckett’s most 

accessible works, Krapp’s Last Tape offers an 

incredible insight into the human condition. On 

the occasion of his birthday, Krapp sits alone at a 

desk replaying extracts from his journals which he 

has gathered on old reels. Sadness and extreme 

loneliness combine with extraordinary humour to 

offer an emotionally rich night of theatre. 

Thurs 5 - Sun 8 March, Preview Wed 4 March 8pm 


Group rate E10, Schools E8, Preview E10 

An Taibhdhearc & Moonfish Theatre 

NAMHAID DON PHOBAL 

Le Henrik Ibsen 

Bunaithe ar aistriúchán le 

Gearóid Ó Lochlainn 

Performed in Irish with English subtitles 

A coastal town… an infected water supply… a local 

election looming… An Taibhdhearc and Moonfish Theatre 

present a co-production of Henrik Ibsen’s powerful and 

resonant play Namhaid don Phobal (An Enemy of the People). 

In a small coastal town the local doctor uncovers a secret 

that jeopardises the town’s economy. It could also threaten 

his own brother’s plans for re-election as Mayor. When the 

doctor insists that he must broadcast his findings, he faces 

a terrible choice… 

Truth versus profit, ideals versus practice, and brother 

versus brother in this modern, explosive interpretation 

of a classic European play. 

An Taibhdhearc teams with emerging Galway company 

Moonfish Theatre in an exciting co-production that 

revisits a classic from An Taibhdhearc’s canon, first 

performed in 1948. 

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Thurs 5 March 8pm 

Tickets E20 

Wed 4 March 8pm 


Cathy Sharp Dance Ensemble 

TWO-WAY SPLIT 

New choreographies 

by Cathy Sharp and Felix Dumeril 

The Cathy Sharp Dance Ensemble from Basel, 

Switzerland presents its newest production, 

TWO-WAY SPLIT, on its 8th Tour of Ireland. 

TWO-WAY SPLIT features two very different, 

exciting choreographies: Double Je from Felix 

Dumeril, former Artistic Director of the Berne 

Ballet and …like shattered glass by Cathy Sharp. 

Cork Opera House 

The Nina in Me 

Karen Underwood sings Nina Simone 

Directed from the piano by John O’Brien 







In her spell-binding cabaret-style show, Underwood 

interweaves the story of her own life with the incredible 

songs of Nina Simone, highlighting the heartache, pain, 

joy and empowerment that she experienced growing 

up black in America. Karen will perform Nina’s timeless 

songs including Ain’t got No, My Baby Just Cares for Me, 

Here Comes the Sun and Feeling Good. 

“Her version of Strange Fruit – that both beautiful 

and terrible song - is worth the admission price 

alone” Evening Echo 

Friday 6 March 8pm 

Tickets Family E50 (2 adults/2 children) 

Adult E20 Student E15, Child E10 

Recommended Minimum Age: 9 

Adventures in Music 

Promoting Family-Friendly Musical Events 

5th Year Anniversary 

Concert 

with Ireland’s crtically acclaimed 

internationally renowned pianist 

John O’Conor 

Programme: 

Haydn Sonata in b minor 

Hob.XVI No. 32 

Schubert Four Impromptus D899 

Beethoven Six Bagatelles Op. 126 

Beethoven Sonata in C Op. 53 

“Waldstein” 

“Impecc able technique and 

musicality… it would be hard to 

imagine better performances.” 

Sunday Times 




Sat 7 March 8pm 


Conal Gallen 

Multi-Platinum selling comedian Conal 

Gallen makes a welcome return to 

the Town Hall Theatre. Described as 

“Ireland’s Funniest Man In Ireland’s 

Funniest Show”, anyone who has seen 

Conal in action will testify to this. Two 

hours of non-stop laughter and fun, 

littered with hilarious songs make the 

evening fly. When asked what is the 

secret of his success, Conal replies, “I 

just stand up on stage and tell jokes 

and stories and people laugh.” Conal’s 

legions of fans worldwide have turned 

him into what one reporter described 

as a Legend In His Own Trousers! 

Conal’s last 3 visits here have been sold 

out well in advance, so early booking is 

STRONGLY ADVISED. 




Tues 10 - Sat 14 March 

Tickets Tues E15, Wed - Sat E20 

Patrician Musical Society 

CALAMITY JANE 

Director - Peter Kennedy 

Musical Director - John Roe 

Chorus Mistress - Marie Rose Finlan 

The Patrician Musical Society follows last year’s 

sell out My Fair Lady with the ultimate family 

musical. Made famous by Doris Day & Howard 

Keel, this musical is based on the greatest 

cowgirl of them all, Calamity Jane. Featuring 

some of musical theatre’s finest tunes; Black 

Hills Of Dakota, My Secret Love, Hive Full of 

Honey, I Can Do Without You and Windy City, this 

is another show not to be missed and early 

booking is advised. 

Tues 10 - Fri 13 March, 10.30 am & 1.30pm 

Tickets E10 

Running time 50 minutes 

Fíbín 

An Cearrbhach 

Mac Cába & 

Fiche Bliain ag Fás 

Fíbín, the national Irish language puppet theatre 

company are delighted to present An Cearrbhach 

Mac Cába & Fiche Bliain ag Fás. Nominated for an 

ESB/Irish Times Theatres Award in 2005, Fíbín are 

guaranteed to bring the syllabus to life in this two 

piece performance. 




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St. Patrick’s Night Special 

Tues 17 March 8pm 

Tickets E20/E16 concession. Group rates available. 

Gary Quinn 

Following the recent launch of his acclaimed superb debut 

album Keep Her Lit!, the Town Hall Theatre is proud to present 

well-known accordion player Gary Quinn on St Patrick’s Night 

in Galway. The music maestro promises a spirited celebration 

of Irish music culture, with performances from the cream of 

Ireland West’s traditional musicians, singers and dancers. 

Sean de Burca, another exceptional 

talent, perfectly complements Gary’s 

music. Other guests include Kieran 

Quinn and Una McGinty. Don’t miss! 

Mon 16 March 8pm 

Tickets E20 

An Evening with 

Margaret 

Hurdman 

Internationally renowned 

Psychic Medium 

Witness for yourself true validation that 

the World of Spirit exists as Margaret delivers 

message after message to numerous members 

of each of her delighted audiences as she 

demonstrates her incredible given ability 

across the country. 


Tickets E10. Group rates available. 

St Patrick’s Night 

Céilí/Fest Noz 

A night of Breton, Scottish and Irish Music and 

dance, featuring visiting pipe bands as well as 

dance groups from Brittany. This is the fifth year 

of this hugely successful event, which merges 

the highly popular communal dance of Brittany 

with the lively Céilí music and dance of the other 

Celtic countries. 

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Fri 20 March, Doors 8pm 

Tickets E20 

Prime Cut 

WOMAN AND 

SCARECROW 

by Marina Carr 

Directed by 

Emma Jordan 

One performance only 

‘Why didn’t I have more sex 

when I could have?’ 

‘You were too busy hoovering’ 

On her deathbed a woman with 

eight children and a remorseful, 

cheating husband surveys her life 

and imagines what else could have 

been. Full of bitter humour and brutal 

honesty this is a fierce, passionate 

and beautiful lament from leading 

Irish playwright Marina Carr, probing 

one woman’s attitudes to death and 

the life that came before it. 

“Drama doesn’t come much richer 

or stranger than this deathbed 

lament by the Irish playwright 

Marina Carr. An extraordinary 

brew, bittersweet and totally 

intoxicating.” The Times 




CoisCéim Dance Theatre 

BOXES 

By David Bolger 

With a pulsating sound score, animation 

and opulent design, BOXES brings you on 

a journey of discovery. Cardboard boxes 

build an environment that releases a 

chain of events for two factory workers 

when they begin a day at work with 

a difference. Performed by Broadway 

dancer Jason E. Bernard and Lee Clayden, 

twice voted Outstanding Male by the 

Critic’s Choice Circle, this award winning 

company present BOXES, a finely 

balanced magical and memorable comic 

dance theatre for all the family. 

NOT TO BE MISSED! 

“Stand up and cheer dance” RTÉ Guide 

“***** A Constant Delight ” THE Irish Times 




Sat 21 March 8pm 

Tickets E30 

The Irish 

Collection 

Show 

Featuring every single hit record Smokie have had 

- and more - this trip down memory lane for one of 

the world’s greatest and most popular country rock 

bands will include songs like Something’s Been Making 

me Blue, I’ll Meet You At Midnight, Don’t Play Your Rock ‘n’ 

Roll To Me, If You Think You Know How To Love Me, Livin’ 

Next Door To Alice, Wild Angels, Oh Carol. Needles and 

Pins, Mexican Girl and indeed many more. 

A night to remember! 

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Mon 23 March 8pm 

Tickets E30 

Louis Walsh Management 

in conjunction with Tom Kelly Productions 

MICHAEL ENGLISH 

CONCERT SHOW 

After a sensational 2008, this twenty-nine year old singer currently has the music world at 

his feet. Managed by Louis Walsh of Westlife fame, Michael has a five year record deal with 

one of the worlds largest Record labels Sony Records and already his first album with 

Sony has reached Gold status. Michael’s Concert Show features many classic hits from the 

fifties and sixties mixed with country classics, big ballads and some all time favourite Irish 

Ballads. An excellent singer, great stage presence and charisma in abundance. 



Fri 20 - Sun 22 March 8pm 

Sun 22 Matinee 3pm 


Regina Rogers School of Ballet 

THE NUTCRACKER 

Sparkling snowflakes, glittering sugarplums, a 

mysterious magician with a host of colourful 

characters, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker 

guarantees a magical evening’s entertainment. 

Livin Dred Theatre Company 

THE GOOD FATHER 

By Christian O’Reilly 

Directed by Padraic McIntyre 

Tim and Jane are from different sides of the class 

divide, but after a random meeting at a New Year’s 

Eve party leads to an unexpected pregnancy, they 

attempt to form a relationship against all the odds. 

The play, by Galway based Christian O’Reilly, is 

both hilariously funny and poignantly sad as two 

people try to reach out to one another and play 

the hand of cards that they have been dealt. 

With Micheal Patric and Gail Fitzpatrick 







Tuesday 24 March 8pm 

Tickets E22, 

Music For Galway Members/concession E18 

Student (full time) E10 

Music For Galway & RTÉ 

“THIS WILL MAKE THE 

LADIES SCREAM” 

- Haydn on his Surprise Symphony 

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 

Gerhard Markson conductor 

Bernd Glemser piano 

Haydn Symphony No. 94 in G major Surprise 

Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major 

Brahms Symphony no 4 in E minor, Op. 98 



Rian Records 

LIAM Ó MAONLAÍ 

Liam Ó Maonlaí presents music from his new 

album To Be Touched. Recorded in Prague last 

July with Glen Hansard and Margeta Irglova 

co-producing, this is Liam’s second solo album. 

It is a rich, deep, soulful collection of new songs. 

From his piano chair Liam weaves us into a 

world of velvet with each song unveiling a 

richer texture, revealing another layer. Marking 

a new stage to Liam’s career this album 

reintroduces him as a song writer and captures 

beautifully the extraordinary voice and pianist 

that is Liam Ó Maonlaí. 



Rian Records 

KEVIN McALEER 

Kevin McAleer returns with the new 2009 upgrade 

of his unique version of reality. It’s a world of 

ever growing paranoia, delusions and unbelievable 

nonsense, woven together with a highly crafted 

script that would have Beckett laughing in his grave. 

McAleer is far too modest to comment on his 

recent ‘Ten Best Standups in the World Ever’ award, 

but the crowds are flocking anyway. Not a word is 

wasted in an evening of vintage comedy that is so 

concentrated that people go home afterwards, drink 

a glass of water and start laughing all over again. 

“Probably the best piece of stand-up that I have 

ever seen” Stewart Lee 

leisureland 










Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March 

Tickets E30/E25 concession plus E1.50 booking fee* 

Genesis Theatre Group 

Fri 27 & Sat 28 March 8pm 

Tickets E20 

LUCIA EVANS 

Lucia Evans’ dynamic, soulful voice won the hearts of 

the nation on 2006’s You’re A Star televison series. Now, 

in her new show 3volution, she presents a concert of 

three parts, performing her all time favourite songs 

from three distinct genres, all delivered with her 

trademark outstanding vocal performances. 

KCP 

Sun 29 March 8pm 


By Roger Waters 

The Genesis theatre group presents a stage 

adaptation of Pink Floyd The Wall to mark the 30 

year anniversary of the album by special permission 

of Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters. The ultimate drama 

meets rock with all the songs and more! For more, 

visit www.genesistheatregroup.com 

* additional E1 online booking/convenience fee 

applies to online bookings 

leisureland 

The Kings of Swing bring back the music and style of a 

bygone era telling the story of the greatest crooners 

of all time while bringing back the hits that made them 

famous. From Perry Como to Bing Crosby and from 

Frank Sinatra to Dean Martin, relive the hits that defined 

a generation as sung by the star of the Irish Rat Pack 

Jason O’Callaghan. With new arrangements of old classics 

spend a night enjoying the music of the greatest of the 

great by everyone from Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr, 

Matt Monroe, Bobby Darin and Tony Bennett. 




AND COMING NEXT SEASON 

Monday 30 March 8pm 


AN EVENING 

of SONG 

with PATRICK 

FEENEY 

Patrick Feeney is undoubtedly one of 

the great singers to emerge in Ireland 

in recent years. 

A household name all over Ireland 

because of the huge success of his 

five albums released over the last 

five years, he has won numerous 

awards including best album and best 

entertainer of the year. Patrick’s new 

Concert Show features some classic 

Irish ballads, Standard ‘Hits’ and 

indeed something to suit everybody. 

With his wonderful backing musicians 

Patrick Feeney will treat one and all 

to an unforgettable evening of Song 

and Story. Early Booking advisable. 




Wed 1 April 8pm 


UPSTATE LIVE 

Submarine 

Man 

The little-known life 

of John P Holland 

A new play by Aidan Harney 

Directed by David Horan 

The year is 1873. Dundalk-based, 

noviciate Christian Brother, John 

Philip Holland is obsessed with his 

design for a bizarre, submergible craft. 

His other obsession happens to be his 

house-keeper, Maggie B. Farrell. When 

Holland casts aside his cassock and 

follows his sweetheart to America, 

he finds himself caught up in the 

frantic, international race to tame 

‘the Mistress of the Sea’. 

Infused with the inventiveness of the 

eccentric genius, this true-story drama 

tells the little-known tale of ‘the father 

of the modern submarine’ and one of 

Ireland’s greatest, unsung naval heroes. 




Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, Thurs 9 - Mon 13 April 

Galway Comedy Festival 2009 

www.galwaycomedyfestival.com 

Wed 15 - Sun 19 April 8pm 


Druid 

The New 

Electric Ballroom 

By Enda Walsh 

www.druidtheatre.com 

5 performances only – early booking advised! 

Mon 20 – Sun 25 April 

24th CÚirt International 

Festival of Literature 

www.galwayartscentre.ie 

Sat 30 May 8pm 

Tickets E33 

Colin Raye 

5 nominations as Country Music’s Male Vocalist 

of the Year, 5 Platinum Albums, 15 No.1 hits 

and 24 top 10’s. Don’t miss!

BoXES - Town Hall Theatre.

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