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season brochure
January-March
2020
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What’s Coming This Season
DRAÍOCHT – VISUAL ARTS & ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Holdfast by Ann Ensor (pg 34-35) is Draíocht’s first formal exhibition
addressing climate change. Holdfast is accompanied by an interactive
PROJECT SPACE for families in Draíocht’s First Floor Gallery (pg 39), a public
engagement programme and an artist’s book and is curated by Sharon Murphy.
In March we launch MAKing Art: PRINTing, the third in a series of exhibitions
HOLDFAST PAGE 34
aimed at children and young people, exploring and celebrating different art
processes (pg 36-37). Curated by Sharon Murphy, the Ground Floor Gallery
features artists Neil Dunne, Margot Galvin, Fiona Kelly and Aoife Scott. The
First Floor Gallery features Fingal artists from Graphic Studio Dublin. Martin
de Porres Wright is this season’s Artist in Residence. A Dublin 15 based artist,
he’s developing new works in installation, painting and sculpture in turf and turf
dust, as well as working with bog oak. Draíocht’s two gallery spaces are free to
visit and open Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm.
DRAÍOCHT - CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Book early for our sensory friendly screening this Season of ‘Monsters Inc’ (pg
MONSTERS INC PAGE 16
16), as well as for family shows ‘Moon Woke Me Up’ for ages 2-4 yrs (pg 10),
Lords of Strut with ‘ABSOLUTE LEGENDS’ (pg 17) and ‘I AM BABA’ (pg 30).
Our Early Years workshops for ages 2-4 years will explore clay, dance and music
(pg 40). Take some inspiration from Ann Ensor’s ‘Holdfast’ exhibition and
make some Seaweed Sculptures and Sea Creatures in our two Free Family Days
for ages 5-10 yrs (pg 42). D15 Youth Theatre will work with Fingal Film Club
students to create a film addressing environmental themes (pg 44). Draíocht’s
Artist in Your Classroom Initiative continues for Primary Schools in D15 (pg 46-
47) and we’ll collaborate once again with the IFI by screening a foreign language
film in French for senior cycle students (pg 49). Primary schools can explore
Samba, Singing and Percussion in our Focus On Music Workshops (pg 48), MOON WOKE ME UP PAGE 10
while TY Students can look forward to Dance Workshops with Dublin Youth
Dance Company (pg 50).
DRAÍOCHT - PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME
Draíocht is delighted to be working with Mother Tongues Festival for the first
time in 2020 to present a range of workshops and performances in different
languages for all ages (pgs 18-21). After 3 fun-filled weeks of ‘Robin Hood’
by Coolmine Panto in January, you can also enjoy ‘Honk’ by St Mochtas NS,
‘A Feast of Coolmine Talent’ by Coolmine Community School and ‘An Evening
of Dance’ from Marian Lennon School of Ballet. Movies this Season span the
decades from 1952’s ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, to new 2019 releases ‘Extra Ordinary’
BAZ ASHMAWY PAGE 24
with Maeve Higgins and ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ with Tom Hanks.
We’re excited to host ‘Foster & Allen’ and ‘The Celtic Tenors’ for the first time.
Enjoy stand-up comedy this season from Jason Byrne, Neil Delamere, Danny
O’Brien and Catherine Bohart. We welcome Baz Ashmawy to Draíocht with
‘Family Matters’ and social media star Tony Cantwell with ‘Pure GRÁ’. Theatre
audiences can enjoy Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy in ‘The Matchmaker’; and
Verdant Productions present ‘A Holy Show’, written by Janet Moran.
Book Now: tel 01-8852622 Or Online www.draiocht.ie
THE FAREWELL PAGE 15
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Bookings REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase
except in the event of a cancellation by the venue.
Draíocht’s Box Office is open Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm. You can book
RECORDING & PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
in person by calling into our Box Office during these hours, or by phone on
Members of the public/audience members are not permitted to record
01-8852622, or Book Online anytime at www.draiocht.ie. A booking fee of €1
or photograph any event in Draíocht, including gallery exhibitions, events
per ticket applies online. Booking by phone or in person incurs no booking
with children on stage (in accordance with Draíocht’s Child Safeguarding
fee. Payment is accepted by cash (in person only), cheque (with valid
Policy), family days etc.
cheque card) and by credit / debit card (Mastercard, Visa).
RESERVATIONS
Reservations without payment are held for 24 hours only and then released
Early Bird Offers
and re-sold.
CONCESSIONS Be an early bird and book before 07 January for these new season shows and
Draíocht offers concessions to the following customers: Students in full get these great discounts!
time education & under 18’s / Senior Citizens – Over 65 / Registered Disabled
Tickets must be paid in full before 07 January to avail of these Early Bird
/ Wheelchair Users / Carer (when accompanying registered disabled or
Offers. A maximum of 6 tickets can be bought at these prices per person.
wheelchair user) / Equity Card holders / Unemployed. Proof of status for
Not applicable to group bookings.
ALL concession seats purchased must be produced when collecting tickets
from Box Office. BOX OFFICE 01 885 2622
GROUP BOOKINGS & SPECIAL OFFERS
Buy 10 tickets and get your 10th ticket free. This offer applies to selected FEB - MUSIC
show tickets purchased at the full price or concession price only and is Patrick Feeney - Country and Gospel
not available in conjunction with any other offer. SUN 16 FEB 8PM
Full price: €25 / Early Bird: €22 / See page 17
Friends Scheme Members Offer Early Bird Offers
FEB - FILM
ACCESS Extra Ordinary
Draíocht is a fully accessible venue, with adapted toilets, wheelchair spaces in
WED 26 FEB 7.30PM
the auditorium, lift access to all levels inside the building and disabled parking
Full price: €7.50 / Early Bird: €5 / See page 24
spaces directly outside our front door. Please tell us when booking if you have
any special requirements and we will do our best to facilitate you. Wheelchair MAR - DRAMA
spaces in both our Main Auditorium & Studio Space must be allocated at the Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking
time of booking. They are limited and are on a first come first served basis. FRI 06 MAR 8PM
Full price: €18 / Early Bird: €15 / See page 26
LATECOMERS
Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance at MAR - FILM
the discretion of management. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
WED 25 MAR 7.30PM
BETELNUT CAFÉ & THEATRE BAR Full price: €7.50 / Early Bird: €5 / See page 29
Betelnut Café at Draíocht is open for breakfast, lunch and snacks from 9am-
5pm Monday to Saturday. The Betelnut Café stays open until 7.30pm on MAR - DRAMA
performance nights for pre theatre refreshments. Our theatre bar is open for Halcyon Days by Deirdre Kinahan
pre-show drinks from 7.30pm and interval drinks may be pre-ordered at the THU 26 MAR 8PM
theatre bar before the show. Please note, consumption of food is Full price: €18 / Early Bird: €15 / See page 31
not permitted in either theatre space.
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Season at a Glance Diary
JANUARY-MARCH 2020
BOOK NOW tel: 01 885 2622 or online www.draiocht.ie
Drama Musical, Variety & Panto
EVENT DATE TIME PAGE ROBIN HOOD THE PANTO 04-19 JAN VARIOUS 09
THE MATCHMAKER 01 FEB 8PM 13 A FEAST OF COOLMINE TALENT 21 JAN 8PM 09
A HOLY SHOW 22 FEB 8PM 23 PURE IMAGINATION 29 FEB 2PM & 7.30PM 25
PADRAIG POTTS’ GUIDE TO WALKING 06 MAR 8PM 26 HONK! 10-13 MAR 7.30PM 27
HALCYON DAYS BY DEIRDRE KINAHAN 26 MAR 8PM 31 HONK! 14 MAR 2PM & 7.30PM 27
Music
Family Events & Youth Workshops
FOSTER & ALLEN 23 JAN 8PM 11
CREATE DANCE PROJECT JAN-MAR 43
THE BEE GEES STORY 24-25 JAN 8PM 11
LOOK, TALK, DRAW, PLAY JAN-MAR 43
REELING IN THE SHOWBANDS 30-31 JAN 8PM 12
D15 YOUTH THEATRE JAN-MAR 44
A VIENNESE STRAUSS GALA 05 FEB 8PM 13
FAMILY DAY: SEAWEED SCULPTURES 11 JAN 12PM-3PM 42
SHARON SHANNON 08 FEB 8PM 14
SUPER SEA SNAILS & SEA SLUGS 15 JAN 10.15AM & 12PM 40
MARY COUGHLAN IN CONCERT 15 FEB 8PM 16
MOON WOKE ME UP 22-23 JAN 12.30PM 10
PATRICK FEENEY 16 FEB 8PM 17
FAMILY DAY: OCTOPUS, CLOWN-FISH … 25 JAN 12PM-3PM 42
THE CELTIC TENORS 21 FEB 8PM 22
BOP AND BOOGIE 14 FEB 10.10AM & 11.20AM 40
THE DUBLINERS TRIBUTE SHOW 05 MAR 8PM 25
FILM CLUB MIDTERM WORKSHOPS 18-20 FEB 10.30 & 2PM 44
THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY 29 MAR 8PM 32
LORDS OF STRUT - ABSOLUTE LEGENDS 20 FEB 7PM 17
HOLDFAST PROJECT SPACE FOR FAMILIES UNTIL 29 FEB 39
Comedy
SING, BANG, JINGLE 03 MAR 10.15AM & 11.30AM 41
JASON BYRNE – WRECKED BUT READY 06-07 FEB 8PM 14
I AM BABA 26-28 MAR 11AM, 12PM, 1PM 30
NEIL DELAMERE - END OF WATCH 14 FEB 8PM 15
BAZ ASHMAWY – FAMILY MATTERS 27 FEB 8PM 24
CATHERINE BOHART – LEMON 07 MAR 8PM 27 School Shows, Workshops & Outreach
DANNY O’BRIEN – REFORMER 19 MAR 8.15PM 28 ARTIST IN YOUR CLASSROOM JAN-MAR 46-47
TONY CANTWELL - PURE GRÁ 27 MAR 8PM 32 HOLDFAST PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURS JAN-MAR 47
HOLDFAST SECONDARY SCHOOL TOURS JAN-MAR 50
Dance MOON WOKE ME UP 22-23 JAN 10AM & 11.15AM 10
AN EVENING OF DANCE 20-21 MAR 8PM 28 FOCUS ON MUSIC: SAMBA SOUNDS 28 JAN 10.10AM & 11.30AM 48
DYDC TRANSITION YEAR DANCE WORKSHOPS FEB- MAY 2020 50
Festival FOCUS ON MUSIC: LET’S SING 05 FEB 10.10AM & 11.30AM 48
MOTHER TONGUES FESTIVAL 21-22 FEB VARIOUS 18-21 FOCUS ON MUSIC: LEARN & EXPLORE 12 FEB 10.10AM & 11.30AM 48
STARS BY THE POUND – SCREENING 12 FEB 10.30AM 49
Film Exhibitions, Visual Arts, Residencies
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN 29 JAN 7.30PM 12 HOLDFAST, ANN ENSOR UNTIL 29 FEB 34-35
THE FAREWELL 12 FEB 7.30PM 15 HOLDFAST PROJECT SPACE FOR FAMILIES UNTIL 29 FEB 39
MONSTERS INC 15 FEB 3PM 16 MAKING ART: PRINTING 25 MAR–30 MAY 36-37
EXTRA ORDINARY 26 FEB 7.30PM 24 MARTIN DE PORRES WRIGHT – ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 38
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD 25 MAR 7.30PM 29 ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS 51-54
06 07PANTO
Robin Hood The Panto
Coolmine Panto Group
SAT 04 - SUN 19 JAN Main Auditorium €22 / €19 conc
WED 08 JAN 7PM Relaxed performance €19
Coolmine Panto Group are back with a pantomime treatment of the Robin
Hood legend for all the family. Join in the fun as Sir Robin of Locksley
together with his Mother, Lady Rose Bud, draw swords and arrows with the
money grabbing Sheriff of Nothingdoing, Sir Guy Sterling. Enjoy our Relaxed
Performance on Wednesday 8th January which will have no sudden noises
or bangs, restricted capacity, the ability to move around, softer and brighter
lighting and music at a suitable level.
VARIETY
A Feast of Coolmine Talent 2020
Coolmine Community School
TUE 21 JAN 8PM Main Auditorium €10
Coolmine Community School’s students are back and promise to entertain
you again this season. Prepare to be dazzled by their musical, dance and
dramatic abilities. This is the 19th year Coolmine Community School has
staged the Feast of Talent show in Draíocht and it promises to be a night
not to be missed. Tickets available from Draíocht’s Box Office (not from the
School).
08 09SCHOOL & FAMILY MUSIC
Moon Woke Me Up Foster & Allen – Timeless Memories Tour
Little Bigtop in Association with The Civic
THU 23 JAN 8PM Main Auditorium €30
WED 22 - THU 23 JAN 10AM & 11.15AM (crèche bookings), 12.30PM
(public bookings) Draíocht Studio & Workshop Room
€7 adults / €5 children / Teachers Free with groups of 15+
Age 2-4 yrs / Dur: 40 mins show + 40 mins play
In their 40 year career, Foster & Allen have released over 30 albums. Along
with ‘A Bunch of Thyme’, entering the Irish chart in 1979 and becoming
their first No. 1 single, ‘Maggie’ became a No. 1 in New Zealand for four
weeks, making the two songs their signature tunes. They started in the
1970s as a duo, but in 1982 they added a band to their show. Since then
Mick Foster and Tony Allen have toured extensively, from the UK and
Ireland, to the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and
Tasmania, achieving album and video sales in excess of 22 million worldwide.
MUSIC
The Bee Gees Story - Nights on Broadway
Moon Woke Me Up nine times. It was still 4am. FRI 24 - SAT 25 JAN 8PM Main Auditorium €25 / €23 conc
So I built a rocket with my friends. And went on a journey that never ends.
Come up and away with us. Come and play with us. Come build a rocket that
will BLAST OFF and take us on a magical journey to the moon. All the way,
up there, in outer space. I wonder if it smells of cheese? I wonder if it will
make me sneeze? Let’s find out!
Inspired by a Haiku of the same title by Basho Matsuo, Moon Woke Me Up is
an interactive theatrical adventure to outer space for ages 2-4 years, using
a wonderful blend of performance and interactive drama, construction play
and sensory explorations. The performance runs alongside SPACE TO PLAY,
an interactive, free-play space designed by Orla Kelly of Early Childhood
Creativity in collaboration with Little Bigtop. The Bee Gees Story - Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee
Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring their incredible songs, from
Commissioned by The Civic. Original production funded by The Civic, over four decades, from the 60s to the 90s. With musical authenticity and
Creative Ireland and South Dublin County Council in a partnership the accurate recreation of the vocal talents and harmonies of the Bee Gees,
supported by South Dublin Libraries and Rua Red. this show gives the audience the experience of being at a Bee Gees concert.
The six-piece live band blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys, songs
written for other major artists and dance floor fillers to tell the story of the
Bee Gees from start to finish. www.nightsonbroadway.net
10 11FILM DRAMA
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) The Matchmaker by John B Keane
WED 29 JAN 7.30PM Main Auditorium €7.50 / €6 conc SAT 01 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €20 / €18 conc
CERT: G Language: English Dur: 102 mins
Michael Scott’s iconic production of John B Keane’s hit comedy play The
Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor star in Singin’ in the Matchmaker returns starring two of Ireland’s favourite actors, Mary McEvoy
Rain, one of the greatest and most successful musicals ever filmed - filled and Jon Kenny. Together they play a myriad of characters in this hilarious
with memorable songs, lavish routines and Kelly’s fabulous song-and-dance and earthy dramatic comedy. The play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick
number performed in the rain. Clever, incisive and funny, Singin’ in the Dicky O’Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn. Using his
Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical, directed and inimitable way with words and his sense of devilment and wit, Keane delves
choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. into the longings, hungers, fears and foibles of this collection of lonely
country people and creates a marvellously colourful world.
MUSIC
MUSIC
Reeling in the Showband Years A Viennese Strauss Gala
World on Stage Productions
THU 30 - FRI 31 JAN 8PM Main Auditorium €32 / €30 conc
WED 05 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €20 / €18 conc
Go back in time to this magical era and never to be repeated time in Irish Recreating the romance of the Viennese festive season, reminding you
popular music! Compere Ronan Collins will sing his renowned tributes to of a bygone age of glamorous soirees and Strauss waltzes, this show
Joe Dolan, Dickie Rock, Eurovision hits and more. Joining Ronan is Linda features highlights from some of the great operettas of the Strauss family,
Martin - A Superstar of Showbiz - Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in Kalman and Lehar; including Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and many
1992 with ‘Why Me’. Ireland’s greatest voice, Red Hurley will also be singing more. The European Orchestral Ensemble will accompany four soloists
all his great hits, joined by Keith and Lorraine McDonald; the big sound of from major opera companies; including Opera North, English National
The Conquerors Showband; Eurovision stars Tommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg; Opera and D’Oyly Carte. This wonderful production is cleverly staged
and 70s chart-topper Shaun O’Dowd. The show’s exciting finale is an ALL and choreographed, and authentically costumed, and will appeal to the
Cast Salute to the Showband Era. romantic as much as the music aficionado.
12 13COMEDY FILM
Jason Byrne – Wrecked but Ready The Farewell (2019)
THU 06 - FRI 07 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €23 WED 12 FEB 7.30PM Main Auditorium €7.50 / €6 conc
CERT: PG Language: English Dur: 98 mins
Jason Byrne has had a hard year. But he doesn’t want to talk about that.
He’s wrecked but ready. Ready for a laugh. This show is a celebration.
A celebration of triumph over adversity. A celebration of the fact that When a Chinese family discover their beloved Grandmother has only a
everybody has their own crap going on and they don’t need to listen to short while left to live, they decide to keep her in the dark and schedule an
someone else moaning about their problems. So leave your worries at the impromptu wedding to gather everyone together, before she passes. This
door and find out why The Times described Jason as ‘The Outright King of 2019 American comedy-drama film is written and directed by Lulu Wang and
Live Comedy’. includes some of Wang’s own life experiences. It stars Awkwafina, Tzi Ma,
Diana Lin, Zhao Shuzhen, Lu Hong, and Jiang Yongbo. ‘ … deftly captures
‘Full on, doubled up, gasping for oxygen, hilarious.’ Chortle complicated family dynamics with a poignant, well-acted drama that
Age: 15+. May contain strong language & adult content. marries cultural specificity with universally relatable themes.’ Rotten
Tomatoes
MUSIC
COMEDY
Sharon Shannon - Celebrating 30 Years
With Special Guest Alan Connor Neil Delamere - End of Watch
FRI 14 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €25 / €23 conc
SAT 08 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €23 / €20 conc
Fresh from a sell-out tour, star of BBC’s the Blame Game, Fighting Talk and
Sharon Shannon has music at her fingertips … literally! The Irish accordionist
the Newsquiz, Neil Delamere returns to Draíocht with a brand new show.
has achieved legendary status throughout the world and is renowned for
Time waits for no man, especially one trying to buy a watch. Things always
her collaborations, not just in Irish traditional music, but through all musical
get complicated.
genres, Hip-Hop, Cajun, Country, Classical and Rap. Sharon has recorded
and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and global music industry, including ‘You’ll be hard pressed to find a more gifted comic at the Fringe.’
Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, The ★★★★★ The Scotsman
RTE Concert Orchestra and The Chieftains, to name a few. Her album Galway
‘One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine.’ ★★★★★ The Herald
Girl went 4 times platinum in Ireland with the title track winning her the
Age: 15+. May contain strong language & adult content.
Meteor award two years running for most downloaded song.
14 15FILM MUSIC
Monsters Inc (2001) Patrick Feeney - Country and Gospel
Sensory Friendly Family Screening SUN 16 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €25 €22
SAT 15 FEB 3PM Draíocht Studio €5 adults & children Dur: 92 mins
Hailing from Gurteen in County Sligo, Patrick Feeney is highly regarded
In a world of monsters, best friends Sulley and Mike are the top scarers in
as one of Ireland’s finest vocal talents and performers. His forthcoming
the energy company they work in. However, their lives are hugely disrupted
‘Country and Gospel’ tour will feature many of his most popular songs
when a human girl enters the city. Enjoy our Sensory Screening with
like ‘I Believe’, ‘Someone to love me’ and his recent smash hit recording
lowered volume, lights on a low level, small audience size and the ability to
‘Jerusalem’. This received nightly standing ovations on the hugely
make noise and move around freely during the screening if you wish.
successful Three Amigos Tour, along with his great friends Jimmy Buckley
‘Clever, funny, and delightful to look at, Monsters, Inc. delivers and Robert Mizzell. Joining Patrick on the tour will be his own band of
another resounding example of how Pixar elevated the bar for modern fantastic musicians and a few of Ireland’s finest session players.
all-ages animation.’ Rotten Tomatoes
FAMILY
MUSIC
Lords of Strut - ABSOLUTE LEGENDS
Mary Coughlan in Concert
A THISISPOPBABY & Lords of Strut Co-Production
SAT 15 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €25
THU 20 FEB 7PM Main Auditorium €7 adults / €5 children
Dur: 60 mins / Age 6+
Often described as the greatest female vocalist and interpreter of songs
that Ireland has ever produced, Mary Coughlan proudly stands alongside
In this dance fantasy adventure, brothers Sean and Seamus rock out some
the iconic giants of jazz on both sides of the Atlantic, Billie Holiday and
banging moves, run into trouble, have a few tantrums, cause a teensy
Edith Piaf. Her whisky-blurred, smoke-seared, husky voice delivers songs
bit of mayhem and find out if fame is really what they’re looking for after
in a delicious and unapologetic Irish drawl, sceptical, rueful, mournful and
all. Street Performance World Champions, unlikely heroes of smash
melting. Resonant with the grief of Billie Holiday, the soul of Van Morrison
hit RIOT and Britain’s Got Talent favourites, Lords of Strut deliver their
and the defiance of Edith Piaf, to hear Mary sing is to be at the core of the
most ridiculous and sublime family show to date. Fusing their signature
human heart. ‘A song is not complete unless it has been sung by Mary
combination of dizzying acrobatics, riotous comedy and big heart, this
Coughlan.’ Melody Maker
show is rip-roaringly funny and fantastically bizarre!
16 17MOTHER TONGUES FESTIVAL
FRI 21 & SAT 22 FEB 2020
Draíocht is delighted to be working with Mother Tongues Festival for the first time in
2020 to present a range of workshops and performances in different languages for
children, young people, families and adults. Pre-booking advised tel 01-8852622 or
Online, www.draiocht.ie
My Little Album of My Own City – Illustration
Workshop
FRI 21 FEB 10AM-11.30AM Draíocht Workshop Room/Age: 8-10 yrs
Cost: €5/Main Languages: Brazilian Portuguese/English
Join illustrator Tarsila Kruse on a drawing journey through your own city!
Inspired by Tarsila’s latest book ‘My Little Album of Dublin’ (co-authored
with French author Juliette Saumande), children are invited to create a city
of their own, with characters and places, naming them in English and other
languages they know.
Drumming Workshop with The Akano Brothers
FRI 21 FEB 12.30PM-2PM Draíocht Workshop Room/Age: 11-13 yrs
Cost: €5/Main Languages: Yoruba/Igbo/English
Do you love music and rhythms? Then join Segun and Micheal Akano,
African musical brothers that have been playing together since childhood,
for this hands on African drumming and percussion workshop. Come learn
about the range of percussion techniques used and try them out yourself.
‘BOX’ and ‘Parakayapravesham’
Film Screenings
FRI 21 FEB 6PM-6.45PM Draíocht Studio/Age: All ages
Cost: FREE/Languages: Malayalam/English
Draíocht is delighted to show two films by Dublin 15 based collaborative
Film Maker, Jijo Sebastian Palatty, both made with community casts.
BOX (16 mins) was made in Dublin 15 in 2015 and was a collaboration
between Palatty and ‘Neoron’ aka the Indo Irish Atheists. ‘BOX’ looks at
themes of religious extremism, racial and religious practices, feminism and
social freedoms amongst minority communities and the Irish Intercultural
context, where communities can find themselves increasingly ‘boxed’.
‘Parakayapravesham’ (To Take Another Human Form) (15 mins) explores
immigrant angst through the lens of a dark comedy.
18 19MOTHER TONGUES FESTIVAL
Super Power! - Interactive Workshop
FRI 21 & SAT 22 FEB 2020
SAT 22 FEB 2.30PM - 3.15PM Draíocht Workshop Room/Age: Families
Cost: Free/Main Language: English
Do you know that more than half of the world’s population is bilingual or
Feet To The Beat - Sean Nós Dancing multilingual but many are not aware of the super powers that bilingualism
SAT 22 FEB 10.30AM-11.30AM Draíocht Studio/Age: 4-6 yrs has on your brain and health. Join Dr. Maria Garaffa and her 9 year old
Cost: €5 per child (accompanying adults free)/Main Languages: Irish/English daughter Rosa, for this interactive workshop for families, where we will
explore the language system, discover mysterious languages and find out
Renowned dancer and musician Sibéal Davitt, known for her appearances on why bilingual brains are more flexible and how they can keep us healthy.
RTÉ’s ‘Centenary’ and TG4’s ‘Glas Vegas’ will introduce children to the lively
moves of sean nós. There will be lots of fun, games, movement, and laughter
and a chance for children to create and show off their own brand new fancy
footwork. Parents/guardians must stay and are welcome to join in! Present From The Future
SAT 22 FEB 4PM-5.30PM Draíocht Workshop Room/Age: 10-13 yrs
Cost: €5/Main Languages: Polish/English
Physical Theatre with Simona This workshop is an invitation to go on an imaginary journey into the
future. Through play, we will explore outer space and all its possibilities.
SAT 22 FEB 12.30PM-2PM Draíocht Studio/Age: 6-8 yrs
During the fun-filled time, participants will create a present for a favourite
Cost: €5/Main Languages: Italian/English
person: Mum, Dad, Grandma or anyone else. Facilitated by Beata Daly, an
Join Dublin 15 resident, Simona Roveda, for a fun 90 minutes where you environmental artist.
will get to explore your creativity using some of the theatre techniques like
mime, clown and body movement as well as making up your own dance
moves.
Family Show With The Akano Brothers &
Friends
In My Own Words – Painting Workshop SAT 22 FEB 5PM-6PM Draíocht Studio/Age: Family Groups
SAT 22 FEB 12PM-1.30PM Draíocht Workshop Room/Age: 13-17 yrs Cost: €7 adults/€5 children/Main Languages: Yoruba/Igbo/English
Cost: €5/Main Languages: Romanian/English
Come join brothers Segun and Micheal Akano for some upbeat family fun,
By looking at the work of famous Romanian artists, children can learn for groovy and energetic sounds of Afrobeats with a modern twist, all while
about their heritage and culture, while expressing their own ideas through celebrating African culture. Segun and Micheal are multi instrumentalists
art making. How did the life experiences of these Romanian artists inspire who have been playing together since childhood and have played at
their work? Were they influenced by living in a new country, with different numerous corporate events, African ceremonies, churches, music festivals
cultures? Anca Danila is a visual artist and art teacher with many years of and workshops. They have performed with and along-side Discovery Gospel
experience working with culturally diverse children and adults. Choir, Yankari Afrobeat Band and Tony Allen to mention a few, as well as
performing all over Ireland. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, they have found a new
home in Ireland and love to share their language, African musical and dance
heritage with everyone.
20 21MUSIC DRAMA
The Celtic Tenors 20th Anniversary Tour A Holy Show
Written & Directed by Janet Moran
FRI 21 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €25
SAT 22 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €18 / €16 conc Dur: 70 mins
With a polished international reputation and just over one million album
sales under their belts, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique. The
A new comedy based on the 1981 hijacking of an Aer Lingus plane, by an
skill, range and ability of world-class tenors combined with the personality
ex-Trappist monk, with a bottle of water as his weapon, the Pope as his
and fun of genuine performers.
nemesis, and a burning desire to know The Third Secret of Fatima.
Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson have performed
together as The Celtic Tenors for nearly twenty years; they offer more Step on the plane with us and experience this most Irish of hijackings.
than beautiful voices and musical knowledge. Comfortable in all genres There’ll be music, nostalgia, heroism, praying, visions, romance (maybe),
from classical and folk to Irish and pop, they bring their audience on a sex (maybe) and a special appearance by Our Lady (definitely). There’ll
real musical voyage. A relaxing and wonderful evening’s entertainment is even be a miracle. I swear.
guaranteed.
Starring Roseanna Purcell & Mark Fitzgerald.
The Celtic Tenors have broken new ground by stepping away from their
classical roots, and adding a more contemporary edge. With this pioneering ‘Lovingly made, giddily nostalgic comedy.’ The Irish Times
approach, they’ve welcomed a wider audience and fostered a fresh and ‘Deeply enjoyable and impeccable performances.’ ★★★★ The Arts
invigorating style which has won them both critical acclaim and so many Review
fans the world over. From their No. 1 chart positions in Ireland and
Germany, and No. 2 in the UK, to their three platinum selling albums, their Funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Created and
international reputation continues to grow. produced by Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre. Play Development co-
commissioned by Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre (Bray) and Pavilion
Theatre (Dun Laoghaire) and supported by the Centre Culturel Irlandais
(Paris) and Fishamble: New Play Clinic.
22 23FILM MUSICAL
Extra Ordinary (2019) Pure Imagination - Power Drama School
WED 26 FEB 7.30PM Main Auditorium €7.50 / €6 conc €5 SAT 29 FEB 2PM & 7.30PM Main Auditorium €18 / €16 conc
CERT: 15A Language: English Dur: 94 mins
Power Drama School are delighted to be returning to Draíocht for the
Rose (Maeve Higgins) is a sweet, lonely driving instructor with supernatural second time and proudly present their new production ‘Pure Imagination’.
abilities called ‘The Talents’ that allow her to communicate with spirits. Join us on a magical journey in this upbeat show full of drama, comedy,
She has a love/hate relationship with her gifts and ignores the community’s charm and entertainment, featuring songs from a variety of Musicals.
requests to investigate bizarre ghostly happenings in the town. However, Starring a fabulous cast of 84 children, ‘Pure Imagination’ is a feel good show
when attractive widower Martin (Barry Ward), haunted by his nagging ex- suitable for all the family.
wife contacts her for help, she has to at least consider the job! Meanwhile,
across town, aging rock star Christian (Will Forte) has a sinister plan for MUSIC
success. This hilarious must-see comedy is filled with twists, turns, hilarity,
exorcisms and haunted wheelie bins. The Dubliners Tribute Show
All For Me Grog - Featuring The Liberties
COMEDY THU 05 MAR 8PM Main Auditorium €20 / €18 conc
Baz Ashmawy – Family Matters
THU 27 FEB 8PM Main Auditorium €25 / €23 conc
‘All For Me Grog’, a Galway based show, has played to full houses and
standing ovations on its Irish and UK tours, bringing you the songs and story
of Irelands most successful folk band, The Dubliners. The original line-up of
Join Baz for his brand new comedy show, where he talks about growing up Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Burke and John Sheehan
in Dublin as half Egyptian/half Irish in a council estate and being raised by is brought to life with the exact same instrumentation, songs and close as
his single mother Nancy, who then found fame in her 70s (50 Ways to Kill you will get vocals, bringing to the stage a show in sound and appearance of
your Mammy!). Baz will touch on his success and its benefits and losses ... uncanny accuracy.
and of course raising six children of his own. Baz Ashmawy is an Emmy and
IFTA Award Winning Radio and TV Broadcaster. Most recently, Baz’s show ‘From the moment they struck up ‘Whiskey in the Jar’, you knew you
‘Wingman’ aired to phenomenal praise on RTÉ One. were in for a good night and indeed it was.’ Munster Express
Age: 15+. May contain strong language & adult content.
24 25DRAMA COMEDY
Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking Catherine Bohart – Lemon
Written and performed by Seamus O’Rourke SAT 07 MAR 8PM Main Auditorium €15
FRI 06 MAR 8PM Main Auditorium €18 / €16 conc / Dur 90 mins €15
Join the star of BBC2’s The Mash Report as she smashes stereotypes around
sex, sexuality and relationships. As seen and heard on Roast Battle, 8 Out Of
10 Cats, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier and
The Guilty Feminist Podcast. Some adult content. Age 15+
‘Destined for stardom.’ Evening Standard
‘The laughs keep coming and, finally, so does a tear or two. Marvellous.’
★★★★ The Times
Age: 15+. May contain strong language & adult content.
MUSICAL
‘Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking’ is a story full of nostalgia, innocence,
Olympic standard sex and holy water salad dressing. Funny and tender, Honk!
this latest show by Seamus O Rourke, follows the life of Padraig Potts St Mochta’s National School, Clonsilla
McKeirnan, who has a habit of just eating whatever is on his plate…
metaphorically that is… from growing up near the tiny rural village of TUE 10-FRI 13 MAR 7.30PM / SAT 14 MAR 2PM & 7.30PM
Drumnamee, County Leitrim in the 70’s and 80’s to falling in love with Main Auditorium €18 / €12 conc
Silvia Lang, a perfect protestant girl… to marrying Mary Tague, the priests
housekeeper, who he never really liked… to getting rid of Mary Tague
and her mother, who he claims invented vinegar… and eventually to the
realisation that the world isn’t as big as he first thought.
Bursting with the vivacious wit that is the trademark of Seamus O’Rourke’s
masterful play-writing, this show will tear at your heart and cripple you with
laughter. Both playwright and actor Seamus not only gives us one hell of a
script, he also executes a perfect delivery with superb timing, bringing to
life through sweat, spittle and purest passion every exquisitely crafted and
painfully familiar character to influence the journey of our antihero Padraig
Potts. This is the tale of a generation lost between the old world ruled
Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson story, The Ugly
by religion and the new world ruled by hearts. Our unsung hero quietly
Duckling. The musical is set in the countryside and features Ugly – a cygnet
shapes the world whilst accepting all that comes his way. However this is a
who is mistaken as an ugly duckling upon falling into his mother’s nest and is
crossover time. Could there be hope for Padraig yet?
rejected by everyone but Ida (his mother); a sly tomcat who only befriends
him out of starvation, and several other barnyard characters. Join the award
wining St. Mochta’s troop as they take to the stage with this delightful, funny
and heartwarming musical.
26 27COMEDY FILM
Danny O’Brien – Reformer A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
THU 19 MAR 8.15PM Draíocht Studio €16 / €14 conc WED 25 MAR 7.30PM Main Auditorium €7.50 / €6 conc €5
CERT: PG Language: English Dur: 108 mins
What happens when a touring stand-up comedian can no longer stand up?
After a near career-ending knee injury, O’Brien is too young for pilates and
too unbalanced for yoga. This award-winning performer brings you his
hilarious new hour of stand-up where self-destruction and self-discovery
meet! ‘Reformer’ completely sold out its month-long run of shows at The
Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Galway International Arts Festival, as well as a
European and US tour and now he’s back touring the show nationwide and
beyond!
‘Uproariously funny.’ ★★★★★ The Sunday Independent
Age: 15+. May contain strong language & adult content.
Two-time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers, in a timely story
DANCE of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life
friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
An Evening of Dance 2020
After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a
Marian Lennon School of Ballet
profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his scepticism, learning about empathy,
FRI 20 - SAT 21 MAR 8PM Main Auditorium kindness, and decency from America’s most beloved neighbour and children’s
€18 / €14 conc / €56 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) television host.
‘Much like the beloved TV personality that inspired it, A Beautiful Day
in the Neighborhood offers a powerfully affecting message about
acceptance and understanding.’ Rotten Tomatoes
‘With clear-eyed rigour, Heller, Hanks and Rhys put aside cheap
sentiment and earn this film’s authentic heartfelt emotion.’ bbc.com
Enjoy a wonderful Evening of Dance with the Marian Lennon School of Ballet.
The young energetic dancers will demonstrate their skills in Classical ballet,
Modern and Contemporary dance. There will be something for everyone to
enjoy as the young dancers of all ages perform a rich and varied repertoire
from Alice in Wonderland, the Musicals and a display of Classical Dance pieces.
Don‘t miss this exciting show that will have you dancing in your seats!
28 29FAMILY DRAMA
I AM BABA Halcyon Days by Deirdre Kinahan
Anna Newell Theatre Adventures Directions Out Theatre Company
In Association with The Civic, Tallaght THU 26 MAR 8PM Main Auditorium €18 / €16 conc Dur: 75 mins €15
THU 26 – SAT 28 MAR 11AM, 12 NOON, 1PM Draíocht Studio
€5 per baby (accompanying adult free) / Age 0-12 months / Dur 20 mins
Sean is languishing in a nursing home when in storms Patricia, with her
zest for life, bringing her own chaos to challenge his quiet world. A funny,
I AM BABA is a theatre adventure for babies created by internationally combative and charming friendship blossoms as they work out their past
renowned theatre director Anna Newell and composer David Goodall. Their and contemplate their future. Halcyon Days is a delightful play about
shows for early years have been seen on five continents, off-Broadway and friendship, family and love and is a funny, charming and touching night at
in every single Sure Start in Belfast. the theatre.
I AM BABA is a magical adventure of song, lights and textures for babies Starring Bryan Murray (Fair City, Irish RM and Bread) and Una Crawford
aged 0-12 months. It’s a show about identity, agency and personhood, (Fair City). Directed by Joe Devlin (In Search of Mr B by Brian McAvera and
for babies. I AM BABA is full of gorgeous live harmony singing and playful The Kiss by Jimmy Murphy).
objects – jellyfish-like scarves dance and tiny lights fly in this intimate
Deirdre Kinahan is one of Ireland’s leading playwrights with recent hits
immersive performance which happens inside a specially designed tent that
such as Rathmines Road, The Unmanageable Sisters and the internationally
holds just 6 babies – each with one adult guest.
renowned Moment.
I AM BABA was the International Early Childhood Arts Commission funded
‘… a gem and one of Kinahan’s finest works.’ No More Workhorse
by the 4 Dublin Local Authorities in 2017 through Arts Council Ireland’s
Invitation to Collaboration Fund. This national tour was funded by the Arts
Council. www.annanewell.co.uk
30 31COMEDY
Coming Next Season –
Tony Cantwell - Pure GRÁ
Now Booking
FRI 27 MAR 8PM Main Auditorium €14
APRIL – MUSIC
Luan Parle - Never Say Goodbye
THU 16 APR 8.15PM
Draíocht Studio €15
APRIL - MUSIC
Fresh from sell-out shows at the Dublin and Edinburgh Fringe, and with over
Don Baker Band - The Blues Man Tour
5 millions views online, cult-comedian Tony Cantwell is taking to the road
for his first-ever Irish tour. Join the comedian for a night of new standup, FRI 17 APR 8PM
sketches and songs all based on his meme-soaked social media page. Main Auditorium €25
‘The funniest Irish sketch of all time. Simple as.’ JOE.ie
APRIL - COMEDY
‘His unconventional take on comedy belongs on the Adult Swim
Laughter Lounge Live Tour
network.’ The Irish Times
SAT 18 APR 8PM
Age: 15+. May contain strong language & adult content. Main Auditorium €20 / €18 conc
MUSIC
APRIL - MUSIC
The Legends of American Country Show The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh
SAT 25 APR 8PM
SUN 29 MAR 8PM Main Auditorium €25
Main Auditorium €20 / €16 conc
APRIL - MUSIC
The Glen Campbell Story - Ciarán Rosney
THU 30 APR 8PM
Main Auditorium €25
MAY - MUSIC
The Classic Beatles
FRI 15 MAY 8PM
Now seen by over 300,000 fans live and watched by millions on social media,
Main Auditorium €24 / €22 conc
Europe’s No.1 multi award winning Country music show returns for another
fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics. The 2020 tour will showcase
highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy
Cline and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley
Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Jim Reeves with countless other
well-known hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza. The show features Book Now tel 01-8852622
4 fantastic singers who are all backed by a superb live band that will transport Full show details available on www.draiocht.ie
you all the way to Nashville and back in one night.
32 33Visual Arts
(2018); RHA Summer Show (2018); and Kfest, Kerry (2018); Soul Noir
Festival (2019); and Royal Ulster Academy (2019). In 2017 she was a
finalist in the R.D.S. Visual Arts Awards Exhibition, curated by Nick Miller.
Holdfast by Ann Ensor Ensor holds an MFA Degree in painting (2017) from NCAD where she
Amharc Fhine Gall 2019 (12th Edition) originally graduated in 2015 with a BA (1st Hons) in Fine Art/Sculpture.
Curated by Sharon Murphy
Amharc Fhine Gall (Fingal Gaze) is a bi-annual exhibition commissioned
12 DEC 2019 – 29 FEB 2020 Ground & First Floor Galleries by Fingal County Council’s Arts Office and presented at Draíocht. Amharc
Fhine Gall supports ambitious new artworks from artists at all stages
of their career seeking to expand their practice through exploring new
ideas, different media or variations in scale so as to take their work in new
directions. The exhibition was initiated in 2004 by Fingal County Arts Office
to celebrate the wealth of artistic talent in the county.
Holdfast is Draíocht’s first formal exhibition addressing climate change
and is accompanied by an interactive PROJECT SPACE designed by Orla
Goodwin for children in Draíocht’s First Floor Gallery (pg 39), a public
engagement programme facilitated by Draíocht Artists Team and an artist’s
book, designed by Siobhan Griffin, Alphabet Soup.
Image: Louise McCabe
Draíocht, in collaboration with Fingal County Council Arts Office, is
delighted to announce Holdfast, a new commission from Ann Ensor for
the 12th edition of Amharc Fhine Gall. Holdfast is an immersive installation
which explores the aesthetic properties and the environmental significance
of kelp seaweed. Kelp, a natural material, has been around for millions of
years and is hugely important in reducing and sinking carbon from the
atmosphere to the sea floor bed. Kelp acts as a wave barrier and helps
prevent coastal erosion. It shelters and feeds hundreds of marine entities
in its holdfasts and fronds. Kelp is now under threat from excessive storm
damage, pollution and mechanical cutting. Comprising sculpture, drawing,
sound and text, Holdfast is influenced by new concepts on materiality and
addresses urgent and compelling environmental issues of our time.
Ann Ensor is a visual artist based in Dublin 15 whose practice explores a
world of agential mater of which the human is just a part. She explores Image: Ann Ensor
shared milieus with other entities and what is meaningful for us in
understanding the universe in this way. Ensor has recently completed a
residency at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, North Mayo where her work
for this exhibition was initially conceived. Recent exhibitions include Mater
Has No Density, Pallas Studios (2018); Heavy Weather at The Complex
34 35MAKing Art: PRINTing Works from the Graphic Studio (First Floor Gallery) is an exhibition which
marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Graphic Studio and
25 MAR – 30 MAY 2020 Ground & First Floor Galleries features members from Fingal who work across a range of process including
New Impressions: Neil Dunne, Margot Galvin, Fiona Kelly, Aoife Scott etching, woodcut/lino, screen print and lithography.
Ground Floor Gallery
Artists include: Susan Early, Mary Grey, Julie Ann Haines, Michelle
&
Hetherington, Ernada Husic, Siobhan Hyde, Des Kenny, Michael Killen, Jenny
Works from the Graphic Studio: Members from Fingal
Lane, Pamela Leonard, Ned McLoughlin, Sorcha O’Farrell and Una Sealy. The
First Floor Gallery
exhibition will also feature work by master printmakers, Niamh Flanagan and
Curated by Sharon Murphy
Robert Russell.
MAKing Art: PRINTing will be accompanied by a programme of
engagement for children and young people facilitated by participating artists
and Draíocht’s Artist team.
Image: Aoife Scott
MAKing Art: PRINTing is the third in a series of exhibitions aimed at
children and young people, which explores a particular visual art discipline,
its materials, processes and varied manifestations. Printmaking is the
focus of this third exhibition. It celebrates different techniques, styles and
approaches to the use of print, to the act of printmaking and to the print as
a finished artwork.
It includes two exhibitions: New Impressions (Ground Floor Gallery)
explores how traditional printmaking techniques have been re-imagined and
re-worked and invites us to consider: what makes a print a print? Common
conceptions of printmaking are expanded, from two-dimensional to three- Image: Aoife Scott
dimensional, from mass-produced to unique, from paper to mixed and
digital media. The exhibition features artists whose work, though rooted
in or referencing print, expands the boundaries of that medium. New
Impressions includes artists Neil Dunne, Margot Galvin, Fiona Kelly and
Aoife Scott.
36 37Artist Residencies Draíocht and Families
Martin de Porres Wright
SEP 2019 - MAR 2020
Image: Love is a Boat, Bronze, Martin de Porres Wright
Holdfast PROJECT SPACE for Families
- All Welcome
DEC 2019 - FEB 2020 First Floor Gallery
Come along and enjoy the interactive PROJECT SPACE in the First Floor
Gallery, designed specifically for children by Orla Goodwin. There are free
art activities for all to enjoy that connect to the exhibition ‘Holdfast’ by Ann
Ensor, which is showing in the Ground Floor Gallery (pg 34). You are invited
to engage with the themes and ideas presented in ‘Holdfast’ in a creative,
fun way. Explore the space with your child in your own time over the course
of the exhibition or come along on a day when one of our artists will be on
This season Draíocht continues its INCUBATE Studio Residency programme hand for some creative guidance (see times and dates below for guided
for visual artists, offering them time and space to research, test new ideas engagement). You can draw, read, watch and make, as you learn more
and develop new work. about the wonders of kelp and the important role we all play in keeping our
kelp forests healthy.
Martin De Porres Wright is an abstract painter and sculptor working with
oils and acrylics on Icopla Bitumen Felt using colors inspired by the natural TIMES AND DATES:
landscape. His sculptures and installations develop from found objects and
Holdfast PROJECT SPACE in Draíocht’s First Floor Gallery opens from
collected material reinterpreted. Since 2018 he has been developing a series
10AM- 4PM MON-FRI over the course of the exhibition. The space has been
of works in turf and turf dust. Inspired by the Connemara landscape and the
designed for self-lead creativity for children aged 5-10 years, but older and
Boglands, these works explore the mystery of ancient bogland. Bogs have
younger children are also welcome to explore. We ask that children are
always been respected as fearful and dangerous places. They have proved
supervised at all times in the space. Please leave the space as you would like
to be safe havens in time of conflict. They are valuable sources of fuel. They
to find it.
are the mummified remains of the past. The embalmers of history and of
pre-history. In their wild beauty and stillness they are the inspiration of poets Open for self-lead engagement, daily during the exhibition, Monday-Friday,
and artists. They are indefinable, timeless and mystical places and it is these 10am-4pm, THU 12 DEC 2019-SAT 29 FEB 2020.
qualities that may yet be recognised to be their greatest value to human
society. (From the Boglands exhibition at Connemara National Park). Open for guided engagement by Draíocht’s Artist’s Team:
January:
During his time in Draíocht’s Studio, Wright will be developing new works in SAT 04 (1PM-2PM & 2.30PM-7PM) SUN 05 (12.30PM-5PM),
installation, painting and sculpture in turf and turf dust, as well as working SAT 11 (1PM-2PM & 2.30PM-7PM), SUN 12 (12.30PM -5PM),
with bog oak. Wright is a graduate of NCAD and has worked previously as an SAT 18 (1PM-2PM & 2.30PM-7PM), SUN 19 (12.30PM-3PM),
art director and designer where he developed and executed creative ideas in SAT 25 (11AM-3PM).
film, theatre, photography, design and exhibitions. He has exhibited his work February:
widely, participated in residencies both here and abroad and his work is held SAT 01 (11AM-3PM), SAT 08 (11AM-3PM),
in public and private collections. SAT 15 (11AM-3PM), SAT 22 (11AM-3PM).
38 39Exploring More With Early Years
Sing, Bang, Jingle
With Eamon Sweeney
This series of individual monthly workshops is intended to allow you and
TUE 03 MAR 10.15AM-11AM & 11.30AM-12.15PM (45 MINS)
your child to explore different art mediums in an open and undirected
way. There will be mess but there will also be fun! Cost: €5 per child per Play music in a free and open environment with musician Eamon Sweeney.
workshop (accompanying adult is free). Book Now on 01-8852622.
Have fun and embrace a variety of musical experiences using different
instruments, songs exploring sound, colour and texture - using gongs,
chimes, bells, ocean drums and simple percussion instruments.
Workshop Notes: These workshops are designed for children aged 2-4 years.
Please respect age limits as each workshop has been designed especially for
this age range. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults
must be accompanied by a child. Where indicated please DRESS FOR MESS
and bring a change of clothes. These sessions are only suitable for one
parent/guardian and accompanying child (without siblings).
Super Sea Snails & Sea Slugs
With Deirdre O Reilly
WED 15 JAN 10.15AM-11.15AM & 12PM-1PM (60 MINS)
SAVE THE DATE: THE TODDLER TAKEOVER
Explore the squish and squash of clay to create some imagined clay sea snails A Little Event For The Youngest Citizens of Blanchardstown
and sea slugs inspired by listening to the wonderful sounds and sights of Ann 10-11 JUN AGES 0-4 YEARS
Ensor’s exhibition ‘Holdfast’ (pg 34). Clay is fun and is also messy, so make
sure to dress for mess (bring spare clothes if you wish) and remember to A host of wonderful artists and art forms awaits you to see, hear and
come along another day to engage with the exhibition’s specially designed experience new adventures during our Toddler Take Over Adventure 2020!
family resource room in our First Floor Gallery (pg 39) Draíocht’s Toddler Take Over, now in its 6th Year, celebrates the limitless
imagination of the very young child and the magic that happens when it
is combined with the world of artists and the arts. With a combination
Bop And Boogie of book-in and free drop-in events, children are invited to explore all
With Jess Rowell the creativity that awaits them. Draíocht transforms into a big space for
FRI 14 FEB 10.10AM-11AM & 11.20AM-12.10PM (50 MINS) adventure through story, visual arts, music and dance for the very young.
Ensure you get an email reminder, by emailing marketing@draiocht.ie with
Toddler Takeover in the subject field.
Enjoy music and dance with your little one in this fun workshop specially
designed for you and your toddler to bop and boogie. Dance artist Jess
Rowell will guide you in an exploration of movement, colour and rhythm.
40 41Look, Talk, Draw, Play
CHILDREN’S GALLERY GUIDE
Come and pick up Draíocht’s new Children’s Gallery Guide (free from
Draíocht’s Creative Corner during opening hours) to help you and your
family explore our exhibitions and building at your own pace and in your
own time. Our Box Office staff will assist you with paper, clipboards,
colouring pencils and a cushion! Look around the building, talk about
the artwork, draw with the viewfinder, play a game of I Spy in the gallery!
Family Day: Seaweed Sculptures This gallery guide was designed and created with generous support
from Creative Fingal’s Cruinniú na nÓg 2019 programme, an initiative of
SAT 11 JAN Draíocht Galleries 12PM-3PM
Creative Ireland, in collaboration with Kotryna Kotoviciute from TU Dublin
Blanchardstown’s, Creative Digital Media Degree course. Draíocht’s Creative
Come and listen to the strange and wonderful sounds of our exhibition
Corner was designed by Artist Andrew Carson.
‘Holdfast’ (pg 34) and explore the artist’s kelp seaweed sculpture before
creating some weird and wonderful sculptural pieces of your own using
materials from nature: clay, dried seaweed, sticks and stones. What
Create Dance Project
wonders can you create?
JAN-MAR 2020
Family Day: Octopus, Clown-Fish, Crazy-Fish
SAT 25 JAN Draíocht Galleries 12PM-3PM Starting in January, Create Dance’s dancers and facilitators are collaborating
with Lámh Signs Ireland to create a new special piece of choreography
Explore the kelp seaweed forest in the exhibition ‘Holdfast’ (pg 34), listen for public show later in 2020. Create Dance is a core part of Draíocht
to the sounds the sea creatures make and with the help of our artists and programming, a fun, innovative dance project, where the dancers love
lots of interesting recycled materials, stick, cut and create real or imagined to dance and move- and also have an intellectual disability. Dancers and
many-eyed-many-legged crazy sea creatures of your own. facilitators Mark Rogers, Antje O’Toole and Conor Donolan work together
with participants and their parents to explore all types of dance and free
movement. If you have a child aged between 5-17 years with a love of
dance, please get in touch with paula@draiocht.ie / 01-8098029. During
FAMILY DAY NOTES
term time, workshops for Juniors are on 12.15pm-1.15pm (places
Sessions are free, but space is limited. Max 50 per workshop available) and Seniors 1.30pm-2.30pm. Pre booking for this workshop is
Session 1: 12PM – 12.50PM
essential.
Session 2: 1PM – 1.50PM
Session 3: 2PM – 2.50PM
Dress for Mess/ Unless otherwise stated workshops are designed for children from
5-10 years, though younger and older siblings are welcome to take part/ Please be
aware that Draíocht’s Family Days are not designed for groups/ All children must be
accompanied by an adult… and all adults must be accompanied by a child!
42 43Draíocht and Youth Arts
Fingal Film Club Midterm Workshops
Movie Maker With Create School
TUE 18 - THU 20 FEB Draíocht Workshop Room Cost: €15
WORKSHOP A: 10.30AM-1PM / Age 8-12 yrs
WORKSHOP B: 2PM-5PM / Age 13-16 yrs
In this Movie Maker workshop, participants collaborate to script, rehearse,
shoot and edit their ideas to create a finished film. Working closely in groups
with our experienced tutors, participants learn skills and techniques that
they can continue to develop after the workshop in order to make films with
their own mobile technology. All materials are supplied including iPads &
accessories. Finished movies available in Digital format.
We’re delighted to continue Fingal Film Club this Season. Funded by Fingal
County Council Arts Office, the Club offers young people the opportunity
to learn all about film through a series of programmes and short courses
Irish Youth Dance Festival (IYDF) 2020
throughout the year. Places are limited and early booking is advised on
01 8852622.
Open Call for Dancers
Dublin Youth Dance Company in collaboration with Draíocht and Fingal Arts
Office are looking for youth dance groups and companies from the locality
interested in participating at the Irish Youth Dance Festival 2020, to be
presented at Draíocht on Saturday 27th June 2020.
This is Draíocht’s 2nd year to host this fantastic festival, which started in the
year 2000, delivering exciting, highly physical and uplifting performances
from a selection of up-and-coming Irish and International Youth Dance
Companies. Each year, IYDF programmes masterclasses, workshops,
informal showings and outdoor performances. If you are interested in
D15 Youth Theatre presenting your group or company at the festival, please send an email to
Artistic Director of the festival Mariam Ribon to info.dydc@gmail.com with
JAN – MAR 2020
a digital link of the work intended for the festival or a previous work.
Throughout the first section of the year, Youth Theatre’s 30 strong Criteria: No longer than 7 mins for group pieces. Up to 4 mins for solo
membership will work on stage craft with our new youth theatre facilitator, work. Maximum of 15/18 dancers. Original dance choreography. Although
Emily Matthews. During February they will explore current environmental the Irish Youth Dance Festival aims to develop contemporary dance, other
themes arising from the exhibition ‘Holdfast’ (Pg 34) to create some short dance styles will also be considered. Applications by email are free (no
response films in collaboration with our youth film club later in 2020. entry fee) and should be received by 30th April 2020 to
Youth Theatre and Fingal Film Club give young people aged between 14-18 info.dydc@gmail.com
years a space to create, express themselves and explore ideas, for further
information please see www.draiocht.ie/youth_arts
Draíocht has a number of Access Places available on all its courses. If you would like
to nominate someone to participate who may not have the fee, please contact Paula
on 01-8098029 / e: paula@draiocht.ie in confidence. Draíocht is committed, within its
resources, to access to the arts for all.
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