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All roads lead to Dunamaise...
Summer 2018
Box Office: 057 866 3355 www.dunamaise.ie
All roads lead to...Dunamaise Arts Centre!
Having survived snow in March, April Showers and numerous storms,
we’ve lined up a fantastic selection of hot tickets to ensure a sizzling
summer season ahead, just for you!
Join us for award winning cinema, critically acclaimed theatre, dance,
music, Festival events and more. You can try your hand at a range of
artforms at our Summer Saturdays in July or sign up the kids for all
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10am-5.30pm Tues-Fri; 10am-1pm & 2-5pm Sat & from 7pm on performance evenings
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LAOIS SPOKEN WORD ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Stephen James Smith
Over the past 5 months, Dublin poet and playwright Stephen James Smith has been hosting
free workshops with teenagers in schools around Laois, Youthreach and Youth Theatre groups,
helping them to voice their lives through the Spoken Word style of poetry. In between a
number of high profile international events, Stephen has also performed at Dunamaise and in
the coming weeks will host adult writing workshops.
ADULT SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS & SHOWCASE
Tuesdays 15, 22 & 29 May 7-9pm. FREE. Advance booking recommended.
A wonderful opportunity to develop
poetry or lyric writing skills with Stephen’s
guidance and the support of a peer group
of writers. Concluding with a special
showcase event (€5) 8pm on 29 May, in
the relaxed setting of Dunamaise Bar.
Limited Capacity.
Commissioned by Laois Arts Office
Coordinated by Dunamaise Arts Centre
Funded by the Arts Council
and Creative Ireland Programme
WEDNESDAY 9, THURSDAY 10
Holy Family Senior School & FRIDAY 11 MAY,
proudly present 10.30AM & 7.30PM DAILY, €10/€8
al Laois’ first ever, full length, children’s musical!
Loc ts The sixty-four 4th and 5th class students have
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worked tirelessly to bring this classical musical
to life. This family favourite has captivated
audiences young and old for many years
with its heart-warming storyline, toe-tapping
numbers and timeless characters. The cast
consider themselves ‘never fully dressed
without a smile’ and hope that you leave the
theatre feeling the same way too!
Route 66 Big Band
SATURDAY 12 MAY, 8PM, €20/€18
Following roof raising, sold out shows around Ireland, Route 66 Big Band return to take the
Dunamaise audience on a magical musical trip from the ‘40s right up to date with hits made famous
by Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Van Morrison and
many more. Played with a fabulous big brass sound, the 16-member-band guarantee to have you
singing and clapping along for the entire evening!
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Transmitter – School Tour
MONDAY 14 – TUESDAY 15 MAY
9.30AM, 11AM AND 12.30PM DAILY, €5
Transmitter return for their third annual
tour, as a fundraiser for local charities and
organisations.
Kicking off the summer season in a unique
and fun way, the band will play a mix of
ic new hits and anthems for the younger
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primary schools in Portlaoise and the
surrounding area over the past 2 years;
this year the tour also welcomes secondary
schools for the first time.
**NOTE: Both Thursday screenings will be
followed by Q&A with the Director, Ken Wardrop
WEDNESDAY 16 MAY, 8PM, €7/€5
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The story of the transformative
power of music and the pride and
happiness it provides to both students and
teachers is told in this fascinating insight into the world
of the piano lesson. This endearing and uplifting
documentary explores the bond between piano
teachers and their pupils. As they struggle through
piano grade exams, which can be pleasing for some but
daunting for others, we meet characters from across
the length and breadth of Ireland who may inspire us
all to keep making the grade. www.makingthegrade.ie
Dir: Ken Wardrop | Producer: Andrew Freedman | 2017
85mins | A Reel Art film funded by the Arts Council
Mick Hanly & Donal Lunny
FRIDAY 18 MAY, 8PM, €22/€20
It was perhaps inevitable these two stalwarts of the
Irish music scene, whose careers have intertwined many
times over the last 45 years, would emerge in the guise
of a musical duo. The combination of songwriter Mick
Hanly and multi-instrumentalist and composer Donal
Lunny is a marriage made in musical heaven, playing
with a freshness and enthusiasm that belies their
years on the road. Between them they have material
ranging back to 1970’s ground breaking folk albums
and bands Planxty, Bothy Band, Moving Hearts and
Coolfin to international success, star collaborations
and recordings. Hanly’s latest album Homeland is a joy,
bringing a traditional influence to brand new stories,
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with Lunny’s unique touches added to the mix. Don’t us
miss these 2 ‘vets’ of the Irish folk scene live on the M
Dunamaise stage!
Laois Youth Theatre
SATURDAY 19 MAY, 4PM, €8/€5
Junior Group: Grimm Fairytales - The Adventures
of The Brothers Grimm by John Morton: A story
of conmen brothers, failing miserably to record folk
stories of the countryside until a chance encounter
with Cinderella leads them on a great quest through
an enchanted forest of fairytale characters!
Senior Group: The Black Eyes by Bev Clark:
A play based upon a popular American urban myth,
utilising elements of horror, physical theatre and
ensemble work.
cal Laois Youth Theatre is run by The Arts Office, Laois
Lo rts Co.Co. Weekly workshops are led by qualified youth
A drama facilitators for ages 12-18, from Sept - May.
Info: 057 8644033/13 or artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
National Gallery of Ireland present
‘NOLDE: In the Community’
MONDAY 21 MAY, 11AM, FREE
An illustrated talk on the unique and expressive visual works
of German Expressionist artist, Emil Nolde (1867-1956).
The National Gallery’s newest exhibition Emil Nolde:
Colour is Life is brought out into the community through
this great visual introduction by a member of their
education team. Whether or not you’re planning to visit
the exhibition in Dublin, take this unique opportunity to Visitors viewing Emil Nolde (1867-1956),
Large Poppies (Red, Red, Red), 1942, © Nolde
see and hear all about the man and his art: his techniques, Stiftung Seebüll, on display until 10 June
his motivations and the historical context of his work. Ideal 2018 in the exhibition Emil Nolde: Colour is
for anyone with broad interests in art and history, this talk Life in the National Gallery of Ireland. Tickets
will include time for questions and informal discussion. from €5, see www.nationalgallery.ie
Photo © Fennell
THEATREclub / NINE CROWS present
Not at Home
TUESDAY 22 MAY, 5-9PM, FREE
Between January 1980 and December 2014, at least 163,514
women and girls travelled from the Republic of Ireland to access
safe abortion services in another country. In the waiting room, they
all felt alone. They were not at home.
This is an archive of the testimonies of women who have made this
journey. Created by Emma Fraser (NINE CROWS) and Grace Dyas
(THEATREclub), Not at Home is grounded in the artistic intention
to attempt to make visible the experiences of women who travel
abroad to access safe abortion services. You are invited to come and
listen to them; their words bear witness to the consequences of the
8th Amendment.
We are listening to YES, we are listening to NO; Not at Home is the
space to listen to her before you vote. There will be no arguments,
e no shouting, no stopwatch to ensure balance. This is not a sermon to
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The the converted - it’s a calm place for the undecided.
Note: This is a site specific performance at 40 Main Street, Portlaoise
(beside Courthouse)
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Starring Rose Henderson (Father Ted)
and Pat Nolan (Fair City)
A heartbreaking yet joyful comedy, full of love, laughter and
the living of every moment. Tom and Trish have celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary but what happens when he
wakes up with a strange woman beside him and she tells him
she’s his wife? Trish has to make a choice. Which she does,
armed only with humour, music and love. Who am I without
my past? Who am I without my partner? When we go out of
our mind, where do we go? You will laugh, you may cry, but
you will find a tender story of the true meaning of love, in
this honest and heartfelt portrayal of living with Alzheimer’s.
★★★★ ‘…one of the most sensitive, heartfelt, and uplifting shows of
the Festival…’ The Arts Review
The Shape of Water
WEDNESDAY 23 MAY, 8PM, €7/€5
The 2018 Best Film Oscar Award winner, by master story
teller, Guillermo del Toro is an other-worldly fairy tale, set
against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962.
In a hidden, top secret research facility, lonely Elisa’s life is
changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda discover a
classified experiment and she forms a unique relationship
with a mysterious creature being held in captivity.
Winner - Best Picture, Best Production Design, Best Original
Score, Best Director Academy Awards 2018
Winner - Best Original Score, Best Director Golden Globes 2018
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★★★★★ The Guardian | ★★★★ The Irish Times
Cin Dir: Guillermo del Toro | 2017 | UK | 123 mins | 15
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon
FRIDAY 25 & SATURDAY 26 MAY, 8PM, €16/€14
A comedy laced with pathos and peppered with
memorable one-liners on emotional injury, love and
marriage. After the burial of Charlie’s father, his
savaging “best friend” Oliver calls by, prompting
the appearance of ‘Da’ to pass comment as Charlie
retraces the key events of Da’s life as well as the loves,
trials and tribulations they encountered over the years.
Though flawed, each character proves undeniably
human and identifiably Irish in this very funny and
tender play.
Directed by David Corri and featuring many of the cast
from recent successful run of ‘Big Maggie’.
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Wednesday 6 June, 10.30am, €3
The mischievous, adventurous Peter Rabbit comes to the big screen
at Dunamaise to star in his own comedy, with attitude! Peter and
his sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail and cousin Benjamin enjoy
their days in McGregor’s vegetable garden. When a new relative
moves in, a battle begins between man and rabbit to control the
garden, and win the affection of friendly neighbour, Bea.
Dir: Will Gluck | 2018 | UK | 95 mins | PG | Cast: James Corden,
Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie & Daisy Ridley
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
TUESDAY 29 MAY, 11AM, FREE
Enjoy this classic film followed by a cuppa &
chat! Liberal white couple, Katherine Hepburn
and Spencer Tracy, always taught their daughter
(Katharine Houghton) that all people are created
equal, regardless of race or religion. Their ideals
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Cin (Sidney Poitier)!
Dir: Stanley Kramer | USA | 1967 | 108mins | PG
Goodbye Christopher Robin
WEDNESDAY 30 MAY, 8PM, €7/€5
A glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author
A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the
magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne,
and his nanny Olive, Christopher Robin and his family are swept up
in the success of the books; the enchanting tales bringing hope and
comfort to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of
the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family?
Dir: Simon Curtis | UK | 2017 | 107mins | PG
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald a
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★★★★ The Guardian | Winner - Truly Moving Picture Award,
Heartland Film 2017
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Friday 1 June 7pm, €15/€12
National Theatre Live presents This encore screening of the London stage show brings
the audience inside an extraordinary mind, in this
critically acclaimed, multi award winning production that
has astonished audiences worldwide -‘…a phenomenal
combination of storytelling and spectacle...’ (The Times).
15 year old Christopher is under suspicion. Exceptional
at maths yet ill-equipped to interpret everyday life, he
detests being touched and distrusts strangers. But his
detective work, to solve the mystery of who murdered
ma his neighbour’s dog, takes him on a frightening journey
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Celebrate The White Album
Saturday 2 June, 8pm, €20
Ireland’s premier Beatles tribute band celebrate the 50th
Anniversary of one of the Fab Four’s most iconic works
- The White Album. Following a sold out tour in 2017
celebrating 50 years of iconic album ‘Sgt Peppers Lonely
Hearts Club Band’ the stars of the ‘Get Back’ show celebrate
another era defining record! Featuring album tracks, big
hits, many costume changes and plenty of witty scouse
banter, bringing all the joys of Beatlemania to a whole new
generation and allowing original fans the chance to relive
the music that changed our lives forever!
Peter Rabbit - see May listing for film details
Wednesday 6 June, 10.30am, €3
An ideal school tour treat
1920’s Dublin and Portarlington on Film
Exclusive Film Night in aid of The Lea Castle Conservation Fund
Wednesday 6 June, 8pm, €10/€7.50 (Group rate)
Enjoy an evening of digitally restored 1920’s footage, following a
recent discovery of over twenty 16mm film reels, unseen for over 80
years, originally shot by George Mathews.
Footage includes scenes of Dublin city centre, polo in Phoenix Park,
swimming at Kingstown, Monkstown and Bray, Portarlington sports
days, parades and country life, as well as a colour film shot in the ‘50s!
Also: An exhibition of Ronnie Mathew’s early 1900’s postcard collection
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Fam Lyngo Theatre presents
Fun!
Tom Thumb
Saturday 9 June, 2pm, €10/Family of 4 €30
There’s nothing left to eat so Tiny Tom must outwit his
parents and the ogre and show everybody that even though
he is small he is still mighty! Join his adventure as he protects
his brothers, finds the treasure and makes sure they’ll never
be hungry again! Performed entirely on and under a kitchen
table, this wee wonder of a show is full of Lyngo magic with
feathery spinning birds, a flying house and a portable forest!
Cbeebies Patrick Lynch, brings this classic story to life in a
playful and fascinating show for ages 3+.
A show by Marcello Chiarenza
Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch
Talisman Theatre Company presents
Little Red Riding Hood
and the Big Bad Wolf
Monday 11 June, 10.30am AND 12pm
€13.50 / €12.50 / School Groups €10 (Teachers Free)
Enjoy the wonder and magic of live theatre, as it casts its
spell on the audience. Journey into the imaginary world of
Little Red Riding Hood, a favourite of children everywhere
and meet the hungry wolf, the brave woodsman and Little
Red Riding Hood’s doting grandmother too! This original
musical adaptation of the beloved Grimm Brothers’ tale
about the little girl in the red cape is an absolute delight
for all ages (3+). Booking: Call Olga on 087-6363075
Little Bigtop present a new work combining moments of theatrical magic with playful participation
Whatever the Weather
Wednesday 13 June, 10am, 11.30am AND 1pm
€10/€5 Group rate (Teachers Free) | Family of 4 €20
A show about courage, trying new things and stepping outside... whatever the weather! A drop
of sunshine, a sprinkle of rain, a dollop of snow and a whoosh of wind. Whatever the Weather
it can be fun to go outside! But that’s not what Worried Wendy thinks, she hides away inside,
afraid of what the weather may bring. As each day brings a new weather, the children experience
a range of sensory activities, touching warm sunshine heat cushions, dancing with whirling wind
sticks and catching their reflections in the puddles. Together they show Wendy there’s nothing to
fear ... Whatever the Weather they can go out to play!
For children ages 3-5 and their families | Preschools Welcome!
Co-created and performed by Joanna Williams and Joanna Parkes
3 Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri
Wednesday 13 June, 8pm, €7/€5
A film about vengeance, violence and the acceptance of death
that will make you feel deeply, laugh loudly and think hard,
often in the space of one scene. Mildred is a plucky vigilante
whose method of demanding justice for her daughter’s
murder attracts the attention of local TV news, infuriates town
authorities and exacerbates the battle with local police, in a
complex film that nonetheless retains the humour familiar to
audiences from In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths.
Dir: Martin McDonagh | USA/UK | 2018 | 115mins | 15
Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
a ★★★★ The Guardian
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Cin 2018 Academy Awards - Best Actress & Best Supporting Actor
2018 BAFTAs - Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Actress & Best
Supporting Actor, Outstanding Film of the Year
Oldshore Productions presents
The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh
Eagles and Fleetwood Mac; Rumours of Hotel California
Saturday 16 June, 8pm, €20/€16
After 12 months of sell-out audiences The Illegals are taking
their unique Rumours of Hotel California show on the road for
another turn in 2018 to celebrate two classic rock albums from
two iconic rock bands. Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the
mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take
you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies, exciting
riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs!
The best of two legendary bands in one night?
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‘…Outstanding - The Rolls-Royce of Irish Rock…’ RTE M
‘…Simply Stunning…’ The BBC
A Fantastic Woman
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Wednesday 20 June, 8pm, €7/€5 Cin
When Orlando, a kindly, well-off man, dies suddenly,
he leaves behind Marina, a younger singer and the
love of his life. In the wake of this tragedy, everything
about their love is brought into question: Marina’s
involvement in his death, their unconventional
relationship, and above all, her right to mourn him.
Marina is a trans woman and for most of Orlando’s
family, her sexual identity is an aberration. She must
battle the same forces that she has spent a lifetime
fighting, just to become the woman she is now - a
complex, strong, forthright and fantastic woman.
Dir: Sebastián Lelio | Chile | 2018 | 100mins | 15 | Spanish
Cast: Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco
★★★★★ The Irish Times | ★★★★★ “A sublime study of love,
loss and the trans experience” The Guardian
2018 Academy Award - Best Foreign Language Film
Outreach to
The Successful TD
Portlaoise Prison
by John B Keane | Starring Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy
Writers Week Thursday 21 June, 8pm, €20/€18
- supported by With humour and satire uncomfortably close to the politics of
Dunamaise today, this comedy is peppered with Keane’s gallery of madcap
characters in a show that will have you laughing at politics (in a
good way). Follow the trials, tribulations, misadventures and
hilarious antics of Tull McAdoo as he seeks re-election to the Dail,
with the help of his faithful daughter Kate. All the while, his wife
nurses her various ailments in bed or Lisdoonvarna and his arch
enemy Flannery, the local school teacher, plans to scupper the
ONE OF election for Tull…
YOUR OWN
– a vote for Tull
Based on The Letters of A Successful TD and An Irish Minister of State
is a vote for by John B Keane. Adapted for the stage by Jon Kenny, Mary McEvoy
yourself! and Michael Scott
Directed by Michael Scott | Through Arrangement with Mercier PressThe Guitar Stars
Tuesday 26 June, 7pm, €8
The talented guitar students of Caroline Smith
present their annual show of high energy, non-
stop and unique sounds. Don’t miss the chance
to join in and see first-hand the magic that Guitar
Stars weave as they sing and play a beautiful mix
of ballads, rock & pop. In addition, you can enjoy
al the incredible sound of the 65 Kitchen Choir at
Loc ts the performance. Come along and enjoy…
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Phantom Thread
Wednesday 27 June, 8pm, €7/€5
Set in 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds
Woodcock and his sister are at the centre of British fashion, dressing
royalty, movie stars, socialites, debutants and dames with distinct
style. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, a confirmed
bachelor, until he comes across the young, strong-willed Alma, who
soon becomes his muse and lover. He finds his carefully tailored life
disrupted by love, painting an illuminating portrait of the artist on a
creative journey and the women who keep his world running.
Dir: Paul Thomas Anderson | USA/UK | 2018 | 130mins | 15
Cast: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville
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★★★★ The Irish Times | ★★★★★ The Guardian
2018 Academy Awards & 2018 BAFTAs - Best Costume Design
Coco
Saturday 30 June, 2pm, €3
Join Miguel on this spectacularly animated
journey to the stunning and colourful “Land
of the Dead”! To prove his talent and fulfil
his dream of becoming a musician, Miguel
and the charming trickster Hector, set off on
an extraordinary adventure to unlock the real
story behind Miguel’s family history and their
baffling ban on music!
Dirs: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina | 2018 | USA
105 mins | PG Cast:, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt
ily ★★★★ The Irish Times | ★★★★ ‘…engaging,
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Fun!
spectacular animation…’ The Guardian
2018 Academy Awards, Golden Globes & BAFTA -
Best Animated Feature Film
Music in the Mezzanine:
School of Rock and Pop Tutors Gig
Tuesday 3 July, 8pm, €10/€5
Featuring Music Generation Laois Tutors Terry Byrne, Dale Hennessy, gig in
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MThe Greatest Showman
Wednesday 4 July, 8pm, €7/€5
Come one! Come all! Come in! Come on! To anyone who’s bursting
with a dream, come alive with this original musical celebrating the
birth of show business! A tale inspired by the visionary imagination
of P.T. Barnum, who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that
became a worldwide sensation.
Dir: Michael Gracey | USA | 2017 | 105mins | PG
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★★★★ ‘The Greatest Showman will brighten up the dullest day…’ RTE.ie
Wednesday 11 July, 8pm, €7/€5
A stunning perspective of the last days of Jesus
Christ. Mary Magdalene takes us on an epic
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Cin a predominantly male story. In this ‘...chic, thought-
provoking retelling…’ (The Telegraph) we see Mary
confront the reality of Jesus’ destiny and her own
place within it.
Dir: Garth Davis | USA | 2018 | 120mins | 12A
Cast: Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor
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Saturday 14 July, 2pm AND 7pm, €15/€12
The classic rags to riches story of Cinderella who wishes
to escape her life of drudgery, bullied by her horrible
Ugly Sisters. Her muddled father is powerless to intervene
and her only comfort is her pal Buttons! Prince Charming
is hosting a ball - with the help of her Magical Fairy
Godmother - could this be the chance that Cinders has
been waiting for?
Full of song, dance and laughter galore, featuring a
talented cast of well known local faces and introducing the
children of the inaugural Panto Summer Camp, this on-
stage spectacle is set to blow children and adults away and Ages 7-14
Join the cast
promises a lavish production for all to enjoy!
through the
Panto
Summercamp!
DUNAMAISE GALLERY BAR
Serving a great selection of locally sourced
beverages including craft beer, wines, Prosecco
and artisan coffee.
PRE-ORDER YOUR INTERVAL DRINKS
TO REALLY SAVOUR THE TASTE!Wednesday 18 July, 8pm, €7/€5
Nora is a content young housewife and mother living in a quiet
Swiss village. It’s 1971, yet little is known about the social
upheavals and sexual revolution of the 1960’s movements. The
peace of the village and her family dwindles as Nora begins to
work for women’s rights, organising the women of her town to
petition for the right to vote, with hilarious and heart breaking
reactions from their families and wider community.
Dir: Petra Biondina Volpe | Switzerland | 2017 | 96mins | CLUB
★★★ ‘Swiss suffragettes on the march in feelgood comedy’ The Guardian
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DUNAMAISE FUNDRAISING GOLF CLASSIC 2018
The Heath Golf Club | Friday 20 July 2018
Please Support our Team & Tee Box Sponsorships
Music Generation Laois present
Opening Concert of the
Trad Summer School
Friday 20 July, 8pm, €10/€5
Opening concert featuring musicians from the Trad
Summer School 2018 including Moshen Amini (concertina),
Siobhan Buckley (harp), Mikie Smith (uilleann pipes),
Padraig McGovern (uilleann pipes) and many more.
Details on MusicGenerationLaois.ie
Music Generation Laois is part of Music Generation, Ireland’s
national music education programme, funded nationally by the
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The Breadwinner
Wednesday 25 July, 8pm, €7/€5
The award winning Cartoon Saloon’s latest feature is equal
parts thrilling and enchanting. This is an inspiring and luminously
animated tale about the power of stories to sustain hope in
dark times. 11-year-old Parvana is growing up under the Taliban
regime in Afghanistan. When her father is wrongfully arrested, she
dresses like a boy to support her family and discovers a new world
of freedom and danger. With undaunted courage, she draws
strength from the fantastic stories she invents, as she embarks on
a quest to reunite her family.
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Cin Academy Award 2018 - Nominee for Best Animated Feature FilmBeezneez Theatre Group presents
Callaghan’s Place The
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by John McDwyer
Friday 27 July, 8pm, €17/€15
Following their sensational first visit to Dunamaise last year with
Turning Mammy, Beezneez return with a play of serious underlying
themes, but peppered with scenes of outrageous humour. As Paul
and Mary struggle to come to terms with the upcoming departure
of their only child to university, a mysterious Englishman’s
blossoming friendship with her creates the background to
tragedy. Even their close friends and neighbours fail to stem the
tide of Paul’s suspicion and anger.
18 - 26 Aug Join us to explore National Heritage Week’s theme
of Sharing Stories on our Stage, Screen and in our Gallery!
18 - 26 Aug www.heritageweek.ie | www.laois.ie/heritage
What Good is Looking Well
When You’re Rotten on the Inside?
by Emma O’Grady
Saturday 18 August, 8pm, €18/€16
One month before his death, retired civil servant and man of few
words Paddy O’Grady had a sudden urge to talk. Using a cassette
tape recorder, he recorded hours of absurdist stories and musings on
life. Now, Paddy’s granddaughter (Emma O’Grady from Mountrath)
has created a show that examines the fragile personas we present
to the world with this charming meditation on wasted creativity and
emotional inheritance.
Supported by the Arts Council
‘…a striking piece of theatrical work… extremely charming, well-executed,
and leaves one feeling there is slightly more good in the world than
beforehand.’ Reviews Hub
The Wolfhill Coalmine Project
Wednesday 22 August, 7pm, FREE
Screening and Exhibition Reception - see Visual Arts listing.
Isle of Dogs
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST, 2PM, €3
A stop-motion-animated, futuristic tale. When all dogs are exiled
to Trash Island due to an outbreak of canine flu, 12-year-old Atari
sets off alone in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. With help from
his newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will
decide the fate and future of their entire society!
Dir: Wes Anderson | USA/Germany | 2018 | 101mins | PG
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson,
Tilda Swinton, Bob Balaban, Greta Gerwig, and Yoko Ono.
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★★★★ ‘…a funny, touching, doggy delight…’ The Guardian mil
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★★★★★ ‘…doesn’t put a paw wrong…’ The Irish Times
C i nArt Classes with Caroline Keane
ADULT ART
Beginner Art Classes which use mediums such as acrylic, pastels & pencils etc.
Class caters for all levels in a relaxed creative environment. Materials included.
Wednesdays, weekly at 10.30am-12.30pm OR 7.30-9.30pm
Now Also - Thursdays, weekly at 10.30am-12.30pm
€60 for 4 sessions or €20 weekly (May-June)
CREATIVE KIDS
A fun art class for pre-schoolers aged 3+ to enjoy with their guardian!
Thursdays, weekly at 1.30-2.30pm
€5 per child per session incl. Tea/Coffee for their adults! (May-June)
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB
A creative environment for budding artists to develop their skills with new materials in
drawing painting and crafting etc! Classes cater for ages 7-13.
Wednesdays, Weekly 5-6pm | Thursdays Weekly @ 4-5pm
€40 for 4 weeks | €12 per week (May-June) Places limited. Materials included.
Further info from Caroline Keane on 086-0609898
@artclasseswithcaroline
Laois Youth Dance Ensemble
Contemporary Youth Dance Company under the direction of
Erica Pessanha Borges
Info from 087-132 8852 | lyde.ie
*LYDE is funded by Arts Council (YES Scheme 2017)
Speak Out Drama Lessons
Weekly elocution lessons resume in September
Further info from Sonya on 085-8257339 @SpeakOutSpeechAndDramaMusic Generation Laois Summer Camps:
School of Rock and Pop | 2 - 6 July
Develop confidence and stage presence in a weeklong camp
culminating with a concert on the Dunamaise Stage. A team of 3 tutors will work with musicians
and singers – all instruments welcome!
Ages 10-18 | €70 | At Dunamaise Arts Centre
Traditional Summer School | 20 - 22 July
Workshops in fiddle, harp, uilleann pipes, bodrhán, concertina, flute and accordion with
top-notch traditional musicians. Culminating in student concert.
Ages: 8+ | €60 | At Portlaoise Further Education & Training Centre
Booking for Music Generation Laois Camps: musicgenerationlaois@laoiscoco.ie
or 057 866 4176 www.musicgenerationlaois.ie
Dressing Room 1 Productions presents
Cinderella - The Panto Camp | 9 - 14 July
Boys and Girls from this summer camp will perform in a lavish fully
staged production of Cinderella - The Summer Panto! A fun-filled
week of singing and dancing, learning all you need to know for the
big performances on Saturday 14 July.
Places Limited. For ages 7-14 | 10am - 2.30pm daily | €65 per child
(10% off for siblings)
Curtain Call Stage School presents Camp Broadway | 16 - 20 July
An exciting musical theatre summer camp for children who like to sing,
dance and act and perform on the final day. They will work on a script and
learn a medley of songs from Broadway shows led by professional tutors.
Places Limited. Fun for ages 5-14.
10am - 2pm daily | €70 per child (10% off for siblings)
Art Summer Camp | 23 - 26 July
Artist Caroline Keane hosts a fun filled week of drawing, painting
and creative sculpture. Create masterpieces in each art form while
learning all about the tricks and styles of world famous artists.
Mon - Thurs daily
10am-12pm | Ages 5-7, €45 | 2-4pm: Ages 8-12, €45
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Abbeyleix Further Education Centre
Annual Art/Craft/Design Exhibition
OFFICIAL OPENING THURSDAY 3 MAY, 7PM
EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL 2 JUNE
Students of QQI level 5 & 6 courses present work in a variety of disciplines
including ceramics, textiles, drawing, print and painting. Work explores concepts
of memory, identity, gender, landscape, loss and Repeal. An exciting blend
of contemporary art from emerging artists working and living locally. See art.
abbeyleixfec.ie for information on all art courses.
Lynda Devenney | Paradoxical Properties
OFFICIAL OPENING THURSDAY 7 JUNE AT 7PM
EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL 22 JULY
Devenney’s hybrid installation Paradoxical Properties investigates
the function and form of objects and the structural ambivalence
between real and illusionary space. Utilising constructed stage sets,
digital video, props, sculptural objects and assemblage, the work
seeks to generate environments that incorporate the language
associated with theatre and television. These environments mimic
and explore space with the intention to appear as rehearsal or
fractured scenography that exist as displaced fragments, amplifying
its artifice.
The Wolfhill Coalmine Project
25 JULY - 1 SEPTEMBER
RECEPTION ON WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST, 7PM, as part of Heritage Week
A collaborative mixed-media exhibition preserving the memories and stories of Wolfhill miners
and their way of life.
With contributions from David Delaney, Ciara Drennan, Pauline Mc Evoy, Stephen Murphy,
Jayne Louise Kelly and Joseph Kavanagh. Through writing, photography, digital media and
art, the team’s interpretations and creative responses to their 12 month residency are
presented alongside newspaper and photographic archives, social & community history,
artefacts and recorded interviews with former miners, their families and descendants.
Showcase of work by local artists at Caffe Latte @ Dunamaise
May: Unravelling Laois | June: Philip Barrett
July: The O’Moore Place Community Group | August: TBC
Open Mon - Sat 8.30am - 5pm for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, cakes & coffee
Delicious daily lunch specials | Corporate & home catering available | 057 8663515
All are welcome to Meet The Artists – contact Michelle to arrange a talk or workshop!Dunamaise Arts Centre kindly acknowledges the
financial assistance and support received from
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