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theramortheatre
Virginia, Co. Cavan. Tel: (049) 854 7074 www.ramortheatre.com
Ramor Theatre is
funded by Cavan
County Council and
the Arts Council
PLEASE NOTE EARLIER STARTING TIMES OF ALL SHOWS IS NOW AT 8:00PM
EVENTS PROGRAMME • SEPT – DEC 2018 Join us on Facebook
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YOUTH THEATRE
@ The Ramor
Youth Theatre @ The Ramor is a restructuring of Drama For Young
Ramor Young Players and will now run for two 13
week periods from September to December 2018
People With Special
and January to April 2019. It will take on a new
emphasis of developing the skills of participants
Needs @ The Ramor
in the area of acting, drama and movement with Ramor Theatre with the support of Creative Ireland
an end of year show in April instead of the traditional Christmas Pantomime. This is aimed at giving will run a 6 week Drama Course for Young People
time, structure and continuity for the participants to explore the dramatic developmental process in a with Special Needs on Wednesday evenings
safe and fun environment. commencing on 19th September for 6 weeks.
This group will be affiliated to Youth Theatre Ireland and in keeping with their ethos we aim to These workshops aim to use:
promote: • drama as a medium for learning and as a
• drama as a medium for learning and as a means of expression for young people means of expression for children with special
• the advancement of the artistic, personal and social development of young people through needs.
drama and performance related skills • the advancement of the artistic, personal and
• youth theatre as a medium to extend and enhance young people’s understanding of theatre social development of these children through
as an art form drama and performance related skills.
• the development of youth theatres in Cavan This will be done through dramatic explorations
and playfulness through both group and individual
Tutors are Mary Farrelly and Trina McCann. work.
We believe that youth theatre is a place to develop This free pilot scheme is aimed at National School
young artists and young citizens and we aim to promote children aged 6 to 12 and will be led by dance and
youth drama opportunities that focus on the artistic, drama tutor Mary Farrelly and will include drama,
personal and social development of young people so dance and movement.
come and join us on this new and exciting adventure.
Places are limited
to 12.
TIME: Junior 8-12 years (National Schools) Monday Evenings 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Senior 12-18 years (Secondary Schools) Monday Evenings 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
COST: Juniors €80 • Seniors €90 (Per 13 Week Period) COST: FREE but booking is essential.
TIME: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Commencing on Monday 10th September for 13 Weeks.
WEDNESDAYS Commencing
Places are limited so Booking is essential. 19th September for 6 Weeks
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Big Guerilla Productions present Ramor Playwriting Group presents
And Thank You . . . PLACEMAKING – A Workshop with
Directed by Charles McGuinness
Louise Lowe (ANU)
The central question we ask of our
Seamus O’Rourke joins forces with director Charles McGuinness audiences is ‘HOW DO YOU
CHOOSE TO ENGAGE? We ask
– The team who brought us ‘Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking’ –
audiences to witness, feel, comply or
And once again we can expect a bit of everything... act.
And thank you... is a play about an Much of our work is derived from
ordinary man living in rural physical space and site, usually
Ireland who gets saved... working within geographic or historical
Saved from a life of pub talk contexts. We place these findings in
and prophesising... King non-traditional sites and use immersive
John O’Sullivan used to be engagement to create shared
able to drink fifteen pints intimacies between audience and
without having to piddle, place and audience and performer.
now, it’s every nine... Going This workshop invites actors,
to the Gents so often can directors, performers, installation
wear a man out. artists, dancers and playwrights to
The story is told by the join us in a fearless, vibrant and
Reverend Thaddaeus challenging 2 day workshop to
Clancy and O’Sullivan’s collaborate and uncover Virginia in
two sons, Larry O and Martin. The sons run a new way.
the family shop while Daddy, the king of
McKenna’s bar makes up the rules. About ANU
It’s a story of hard work and Cutting across form and context, ANU are a multidisciplinary company,
success and dangling... There’s cross-pollinating theatre, visual art and dance. We are building a reputation
bad driving and ice hockey and for creating transformative experiences in unconventional sites. Established
there’s falling down. When the in April 2009, ANU have created 24 seminal works, public art commissions,
‘Divel’ starts to gnaw, the gallery installations and museum interpretations. Our most recent
kingdom will fall... productions include THE LOST O’CASEY (Abbey Theatre) and THESE
And thank you... ROOMS (London International Festival of Theatre).
Friday 31st August & Friday 7th & Saturday 8th September
Saturday 1st September Time: Friday 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Saturday 10.00pm – 5.00pm Price: €30
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Lakedaemon presents Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Film Club present
Hero The 4 of Us Three Billboards Outside
By Ken Rogan The 4 Of Us have been a steadfast part of Irish music Ebbing Missouri
Starring Daithí Mac Suibhne history for over a quarter of a century. Formed and
fronted by Newry-born brothers Brendan and Declan
Murphy, they have developed a unique musical identity FI
which has produced original and award- winning
recordings, as well as a large and loyal fan base.
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The 4 Of Us shot to early fame towards the end of 1989
with their debut Songs for the Tempted, which featured
the massive hits Mary and Drag My Bad Name Down.
The follow up Man Alive made Q magazine's
prestigious Top 50 Albums of 1992 and included the
UK Top 30 song She Hits Me.
The 4 Of Us were recently listed No.7 in TV3's 'Top 10
Best Irish Bands Of All Time', and to date, the Murphy
brothers have notched up an enviable catalogue of Director: Martin McDonagh
timeless songs, including six top 20 Irish charting
albums. Their music has also been featured extensively Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody
on American, UK, and Irish TV soundtracks. Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Sugar Island, the latest album by The 4 Of Us, explores THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING,
the brothers' early years growing up in Northern MISSOURI is a darkly comic drama from
Hero by Ken Rogan, is an original work about a Ireland; musically, it focuses on the trademark interplay Academy Award nominee Martin McDonagh
man’s struggles with love. Life quickly grows of their acoustic guitars. (In Bruges).
more complicated for Smithy (Daithí Mac After months have passed without a culprit in her
Suibhne) after a chance encounter with daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes (Academy
Marissa. This is one man's hilarious, down to Award winner Frances McDormand) makes a bold
earth odyssey through love, ankle injuries and move, painting three signs leading into her town
what happens when you don't know how to with a controversial message directed at William
lose... Willoughby (Academy Award nominee Woody
Harrelson), the town's revered chief of police.
Daithí is currently appearing as Emmet O'Brien
When his second-in-command Officer Dixon (Sam
in RTÉ's Fair City. He was also a series regular Rockwell), an immature mother's boy with a
in Ros na Rún for TG4 along with roles in Éirí penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle
Amach Amú (Wrecking the Rising), Corp+Anam between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is
2 and Scúp. only exacerbated.
Friday 7th September Saturday 8th September Tuesday 11th September
Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Time: 8.00pm Price: €20 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7
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The Virginians present Ramor Film Club presents
Juno and the Paycock The Post
BY SEAN O’CASEY
Directed by Vincent Lee FI
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After its successful sell-out run last
M March, Sean O Casey’s ‘Juno and
the Paycock’ returns for another
three nights to the Ramor Theatre.
Thursday night’s show will
be in aid of local charities.
Set in the Dublin tenements in
1922 Juno and the Paycock is one
of Sean O’Casey’s best loved
plays. His understanding of the
impoverished life that the
Director: Steven Spielberg
inhabitants had to endure in these
Staring: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Sarah
dwellings is evident throughout
Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Alison Brie
this play as he gives voice to their
every day cares and struggles. The 1971 - leaked excerpts of top-secret
added tension of Ireland’s Civil War documents detailing U.S. involvement in
is never far away as tragedy strikes Vietnam become a media sensation.
hard in household after household. The Washington Post and its editor Ben
Even in a world of struggle and Bradlee frantically chase the documents.
loss, O Casey injects moments of Amid mounting legal pressure from the
warmth and humour that have highest levels of government, the Post’s
made this play a favourite for publisher Katherine Graham has to decide
theatre-goers for well-nigh a whether to risk potential financial ruin by
hundred years. publishing the bombshell revelations the
paper’s reporters uncover.
Thursday 13th, Friday 14th & Saturday 15th September Tuesday 18th September
Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7
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Spaces Beyond The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh
A special exhibition for Culture Night Eagles and Fleetwood Mac
By Jim McPartlin RUMOURS OF HOTEL CALIFORNIA 40-Year Anniversary Special
With many successful solo exhibitions at the Ramor After 12 months of sell -out audiences The Illegals are taking their unique
Theatre since 2005, Jim McPartlin makes a long awaited Rumours of Hotel California show on the road for another turn in 2018 to
return to the exhibition space at the theatre with a varied Celebrate two classic rock albums from two iconic rock bands. Led by Niamh
pallet of locations and subject matter. Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit,
Working in Oils and Acrylics, Jim brings an individual and The Illegals will take you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies,
vibrant approach to well known and hidden parts of the exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs. The best of two
country through his paintings. legendary bands in one night? It’s almost too good to be true.
With over 20 pieces on display, this exhibition makes a Songs like “Gold Dust Woman”, “Last Resort”, “Go Your Own Way”, “Life In
valuable contribution not only to Culture night but to enjoyable visits to the Ramor The Fast Lane”, “Dreams”, “New Kid In Town”, “The Chain” and “Hotel
Theatre in the Autumn and Winter nights ahead. California” – and many others: all in celebration of over 40 years of music from
two of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Heroes in Hiding If you missed out last year, book your ticket early through the box office for
the 2018 gig. You won’t be disappointed.
Aside from the
headline albums
the show consists
of many other
Eagles and
Fleetwood Mac
hits.
Heroes in Hiding are an alternative rock band with a vibrant touch of electronics. “Niamh is
Based in Dublin. the 4-piece formed as it is today in 2013 but have been playing outstanding -
music together for over ten years. In that time, they have worked hard to develop an The Rolls-Royce of
ever-evolving, captivating sound and unique live performance. Irish Rock” –
In October 2016 the band released a mini-LP titled “Curtains” to critical acclaim. The RTE
lead single ‘Hospital’led the band to an RTE Choice Nomination and has
accumulated over 250,000 plays on spotify to date. The band’s first full length album “Simply Stunning” –
“ACTOR” was released on the 18th of May of this year. The BBC
Featuring well-known Cavan musician and vocalist Liam McCabe this promises to
be another Culture Night not to be missed at The Ramor Theatre.
Friday 21st September
Exhibition Opening: 7.00pm FREE EVENT Saturday 22nd September
Time: 8.00pm (Tickets Limited to 4 per Booking) Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20
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Ramor Film Club present Killeshandra Drama Group Present Ramor Film Club present
No Party for Billy Tumbleweed City GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Burns by Joe McManus Pretty Woman
Directed by Donna Harten
FI Tumbleweed City is a new play by FI
LM Killeshandra native Joe McManus, writer of LM
the hughly successful A Night at the Mart
and Lies. The action unfolds in the Keenlara
Arms where the locals spend their time
righting the wrongs of the world and
passing the time. We see glimpses of small
town Ireland in the late 70’s and then again
twenty-five years later. What is in store for
the characters? Love, Laughter, happiness
Director: Garry Marshall
or regret?
Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Jason
An hilarious nights entertainment brought Alexander, Laura San Giacomo
to you by one of Cavan’s new emerging Academy Award winner Julia Roberts and
writing talents. Golden Globe winner Richard Gere will leave
you breathless in PRETTY WOMAN. Vivian
Billy Burns (Kevin McGahern) is a would-be (Roberts) is a spirited, streetwise diamond in the
cowboy lost in the dreary fields of Cavan. rough when she meets shrewd, no-nonsense
Stranded at home with his grandfather (Shane billionaire Edward Lewis (Gere). It's a chance
Connaughton) and ridiculed around town for his encounter that turns a weeklong "business
innocent ways, Billy saves his money working arrangement" into a timeless rags-to-riches
for local ranchers, planning a trip to the city, romance. Fall in love all over again as this
maybe to never come back... When Billy falls in contemporary Cinderella story unfolds before
with local thug Ciaran and his long suffering your eyes. Savor every word, every laugh, and
girlfriend, he finds the adventure and excitement every unforgettable song.
he was looking for, but the local crew pick on Experience all the comedy, charm and
the weak, as their rough and tumble kicks find passion of this beloved classic.
Billy broken and bruised, with little left to lose. Wine and Cheese from 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th September Fri 28th & Sat 29th September Tuesday 2nd October
Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €16 • €14 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €10
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Ramor Theatre presents
Three of this region’s most talented
IN CONCERT musical artists Charlie McGettigan,
Janice Igoe and Gillian Tuite join
Charlie McGettigan, Janice Igoe & Gillian Tuite forces to bring you a unique night of
songs and stories.
The Trio made up of; Charlie
McGettigan who needs no introduction
to Irish Audiences having worked with
Eleanor Shanley, Maura O’Connell and
of course Paul Harrington with whom he
won the Eurovision Song Contest with
Rock n Roll Kids, Gillian Tuite a folk
fingerstyle guitarist, singer and
songwriter from Oldcastle, whose
performances have earned her a
reputation for captivating a live audience
and are typified by creative and tasteful
guitar playing, strong vocal melodies
and heartfelt lyrics and Janice Igoe a
singer from Cootehill who is renowned
for her interpretations of the songs of
Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan among
others with the purest singing voice
known to man and her laid back style
and authentic delivery have gathered
many fans country wide whether doing
her solo shows or supporting Jack L or
The Strypes.
An enchanting evening of music and
vocals not to be missed by all music
lovers!
Friday 5th October
Time: 8.00pm Adm: €20
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Hotbuckle Theatre presents Ramor Film Club present
Jane Eyre You Were Never
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: Really Here
I am a free human being with an independent will.”
FI
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The young,
orphaned Jane meets A film by Lynne Ramsay
with cruelty at the hands of her Starring Joaquin Phoenix
aunt and then at the school to which she is Joe is a hired gun who rescues trafficked girls..
banished. She eventually finds her freedom and becomes He cares for his elderly mother in his childhood
governess to the daughter of the enigmatic Mr Rochester at Thornfield Hall. home in New York City. Joe has graphic
As Jane and Rochester’s relationship grows, it is overshadowed by doubt, dark flashbacks to his childhood and past in the
shadows and terrible secrets and she must choose between passion and reason. military and FBI.
Following the success of Wuthering Heights, “… beautifully handled … this is the A missing teenage girl. A brutal and tormented
company’s best yet” (BBC Radio Shropshire), and Far From the Madding Crowd, “… enforcer on a rescue mission.
a magical production” (The Stage), Hotbuckle bring their inventiveness, humour and Corrupt power and vengeance unleash a storm
unique magic to Brontë’s compelling tale. of violence that may lead to his awakening.
Sunday 7th October Tuesday 9th October
Time: 8.00pm Adm: €18 • €16 Time: 8.00pm Adm: €7
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The Gonzo Theatre Company presents KIDS FILM @ THE RAMOR
Pilgrim Ferdinand
Written by Philip Doherty, Directed by Aoife Spillane-Hinks
Performed by Rex Ryan FI
Pilgrim is a hilarious and moving tale of a young
LM
Irishman on a pilgrimage home for the birth of his
son.
Christopher Reilly's flight from California to Dublin
is suddenly grounded in Newfoundland. It is
announced that the Twin Towers have been
attacked. Thousands of refugees from every
culture and creed descend upon the doorsteps of
Newfoundland. Villages like Gambo become the
setting for a positive apocalypse. In this surreal,
inverted world, Christopher Reilly embarks on a
wild, odyssey of redemption that is both arresting
and comic. With allusions to classical myth,
Pilgrim, (Fishamble New Writing Award
Nomination) is written by award-winning ‘Remarkable script . . . amazing
playwright Philip Doherty, and performance . . . superbly
heartfelt’ Director: Carlos Saldanha
performed by one of Ireland's
most exciting young actors, ★★★★– Broadway Baby Featuring the voices of: John Cena, Kate
Rex Ryan, (Dublin Fringe McKinnon, Bobby Cannavale, David
Best Actor nomination & Tennant
Manchester Theatre
Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a
Award nomination for
big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous
Best Actor).
beast, he is captured and torn from his home.
Determined to return to his family, he rallies a
misfit team on the ultimate adventure.
Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t
judge a bull by it’s cover.
Friday 12th October Saturday 13th October
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Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Film Club present Breda Cashe present
All For My Grog I Tonya Holy Mary
A Dubliners Tribute featuring The LIBERTIES Welcome to Treasure Island, a place of wonder, by Eoin Colfer
All FOR ME GROG, is the Galway based show that has
excitement and mystery! FI Staring Mary Murray and Jacinta Sheerin
M played to full houses and standing ovations on its first Irish
and U.K. tours. The show brings you the SONGS and
LM Holy Mary is the story of two nine year old girls on the
days leading up to the social occasion of the year:
STORY of Irelands most successful folk band-THE
Their First Holy Communion. Mary and Majella have
DUBLINERS. Presented by The LIBERTIES, who in
replicating the original line-up of RONNIE DREW, LUKE been mortal enemies since baby infants, and things
KELLY, BARNEY McKENNA, CIARAN BURKE and JOHN have gotten even worse since Mary’s daddy moved in
SHEEHAN with the exact same instrumentation, songs and with Majella’s mammy.
close as you will get vocals, bring to the stage a show in Both girls are searching
sound and appearance of uncanny accuracy of the original for a way to insult the
DUBLINERS. other, and Majella
The Black Velvet Band, McAlpines Fusiliers, The Spanish thinks she has found a
Lady, The Irish Rover, The Auld Triangle, The Parting Glass weak spot when she
and of course, the song that made The Dubliners realises that Mary’s
international stars-Seven Drunken Nights plus all their other Communion dress is
hits, will have you clapping your hands, stomping your feet actually a second hand
and joining in the chorus of the well known and much loved Director Craig Gillespie dress that she herself
songs at this uplifting and exciting two hour show. Starring: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan donated to the Vincent
and Allison Janney dePaul. Will Majella use
this devastating
In 1991, talented figure skater Tonya Harding information to publicly
becomes the first American woman to take down her nemesis
complete a triple axel during a competition. In with a vicious rhyme?
1994, her world comes crashing down when Or will she realise that maybe she and Mary are not so
her ex-husband conspires to injure Nancy different and that maybe they could be allies instead of
Kerrigan, a fellow Olympic hopeful, in a poorly enemies?
conceived attack that forces the young In typical Colfer fashion the characters are very real
woman to withdraw from the national and very funny. The cast of two play two mothers, a
championship. Harding's life and legacy benevolent priest, a patient teacher, a misguided father
instantly become tarnished as she's forever and two cheeky and lovable nine year olds. Holy Mary,
associated with one of the most infamous a hilarious and heartbreaking tale of Communion,
scandals in sports history. confusion and consternation.
Saturday 13th October Tuesday 16th October Friday 19th October
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Virginia Gospel Choir Ramor Film Club present Ramor Theatre presents
presents Summer 1993 Johnny Brady
NO REGRETS A Film by Carla Simon The Three Sides Concert Tour
Six-year-old Frida looks on in silence as the
last objects from her recently deceased
mother's apartment in Barcelona are placed
in boxes. Although her aunt, uncle and
younger cousin welcome her with open
arms, Frida finds it hard to forget her
mother and adapt to her new home in the
Catalan countryside.
FI
If you like choral music with great
LM
harmonies, excellent solo singers,
great energy, a night full of variety and
of course uplifting messages then you Johnny Brady is one of the most unique
should not miss an evening with the voices in todays country scene, widely know
Virginia Gospel Choir and their concert for his high energy country and his songwriting
abilities, Johnny has placed himself within the
‘No Regrets’. This group of singers all ranks of country music elite.
from Virginia and surrounding areas are The Three Side's Tour will give Johnny the
proud to say that they have been perfect opportunity to showcase the Singer,
Songwriter, and Performer. The show will
taught by Karen Gibson and Mark De-
feature classic country, Johnny's own original
Lisser of this year’s Royal Wedding material and of course some high energy
fame. Let us share with you the joy we modern country.
get from singing the songs we love. A night of great entertainment is
promised and not to be missed!
Saturday 20th October Tuesday 23rd October Thursday 25th October
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Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Theatre presents
TWO 1 ACT PLAYS Kevin McAleer – Guru
by Sillan Players & Bailieborough Drama Group Ireland’s humblest lama Kevin McAleer
claims to have been the first guru in the
Sillan Players presents Bailieborough Drama Group presents world to coin the word ‘mindfulness’,
The Long Wet Grass Smile Handsome back in 1978, and he is still coining it
today. Join him for this unique evening of
by Séamus Scanlon by Liz O’Hanlon advanced laughter, and learn how to live
Directed by Yvonne Seymour Directed by Conor Sheridan hilariously in the moment, with
Performed by Eva Fidgeon & Performed by Mary McDonagh, bananarama yoga, pop-up dentistry,
Paddy Farrelly Charlene Cadden and Liz O’Hanlon shitsu massage, dolphin astrology, and
The Long Wet Grass is a Life is full of ups and downs, and this is barking up trees.
meditation on the power of certainly the case for Kathleen, Jodie
violence, fanaticism and human and Top Dog. Set in a woman’s prison Guru McAleer’s ‘39 Steps to
connections in 1980s Ireland. this new play by Liz O’Hanlon looks at Enlightenment’ course is now a global
The setting is Callow Lake (Co. how the lives of three very different phenomenon, and he is a hugely popular
Mayo) three hours from the war women not only collide but become TV guest on Oprah, Celebrity Zen Master
in Belfast although that conflict intrinsically linked. Chef, Self-Love Island and Tibet’s Got
is an integral part of the story. You may laugh, you may cry but you’ll Talent. He is also the author of over 126
certainly not forget these three bestselling self-help manuals, including
intriguing female characters.
‘The Idiot’s Guide to Low Self Esteem’,
and ‘How to Turn your Negative Voices
into Imaginary Friends’.
McAleer’s highly individual teaching
methods have been tried and tested over
forty years, and he confidently guarantees
total happiness on the night, or your
money back. (Of course if the refund then
makes you happy, you will have to give it
straight back.) A comedy apparition not to
be missed.
Friday 26th October Saturday 27th October
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Ramor Film Club present Ramor Theatre presents
The Divine Order Michael Harding:
Director: Petra Volpe
Staring: Marie Leuenberger, Max
On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist
Simonischeck, Marta Zoffoli, Nicholas
Join best-selling writer and raconteur Michael
Ofczarek, Sofia Helin
Harding as he reads from his latest memoir,
ruminates on the difference between
psychotherapy and religion, and relates the
story of his pilgrimage to Skellig Michael, in
his ongoing search for meaning.
What happens between one story and the
next? That’s the really interesting part. That’s
the really interesting part. That’s the space
where we find bliss; where we float
sometimes, suspended, for only a brief
moment. Perhaps only for a few scarce
moments in an entire life.
“Harding’s latest attempt to find
meaning in life is searingly
honest, funny and self-
deprecating” The Irish Times
Housewife Nora lives with her husband, two
sons and father-in-law, but if she wants to work
“A spell-binding and powerful
she would require her husband’s permission.
Fighting such an outmoded notion, Nora starts book about the human
campaigning for women’s right to vote and condition, the narratives we
becomes a hero as she overthrows the status weave around the self, and the
quo.The Divine Order has delighted audiences ultimate bliss of living in the
internationally and was Switzerland’s 2018 present moment.” Books.ie
Oscar contender.
Tuesday 30th October Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd November
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KIDS FILM @ THE RAMOR Meath County Council Arts Office Ramor Film Club present
present
Coco Lady Bird
Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina Me and Molly and Moo Director: Greta Gerwig
Featuring the voices of: Anthony Gonzalez, by Deirdre Kinahan Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf,
Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Beanie Feldstein
Sedgwick Alexander the Third is the
forgotten imaginary friend of a Croatian girl
FI who came to live in Ireland 21 years ago. FI
LM When he is discovered by her daughter
Molly and best friend Moo (of Market Square LM
Navan), a magical adventure ensues.
WARNING: This new play for children by
Deirdre Kinahan, directed by Padraic
McIntyre, featuring live music by Kids
Classics with stunning visuals and live
animation by Jillian Gott is definitely not for
the Unimaginative!
Commissioned & produced by Meath
County Council Arts Office with support
from the Arts Council & Creative Ireland.
Suitable for children 7-12 years of age.
17-year-old Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson
(Saoirse Ronan) dreams of escaping her
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban hometown of Sacramento, California. During
on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an her final year in high school, she deals with the
accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de challenges of teenage life: romance, a part-
la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel time job, college applications. Meanwhile,
unexpectedly finds himself in the stunning and Lady Bird’s relationship with her mother
colourful Land of the Dead where he meets Marion (Metcalf) grows increasingly tense: they
charming trickster Hector. Together, they set off each have very different views on Lady Bird’s
on an extraordinary journey.. plans after graduation.
Saturday 3rd November Sunday 4th November Tuesday 6th November
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Ramor Theatre presents Beezneez Theatre Company presents
Cavan Town Comhaltas Callaghan’s Place
by John McDwyer
With energy, passion and enthusiasm 20 or more members
of Cavan Town CCÉ will present an action packed
evening’s entertainment featuring the best of local
Traditional Musicians, Singers, Dancers and Story Tellers.
This wonderful group of young entertainers, ever mindful of
the Cultural and Traditional richness of the Cavan region
are ensuring it’s continuance and development with their
energetic performances to audiences throughout the
region. HUP!
Beezneez present the much and Annie Jackson fail to stem the
requested revival of what many tide of Paul’s anger and suspicion.
consider to be John McDwyer’s For all the seriousness of the
finest play Callaghan’s Place. underlying themes, Callaghan’s
Place is peppered with scenes of
Paul and Mary Dolan struggle to
outrageous humour.
come to terms with the departure
of their only child to study at An all-star Beezneez cast which
university. A mysterious includes Michael Roper, Peter
Englishman arrives in their midst Davey, Valerie Traynor and Eileen
and his blossoming friendship with Murphy ensure an evening of
the daughter creates tension and unmissable theatre.
tragedy as neighbours Pat Kelly
Friday 9th November Saturday 10th November
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Ramor Film Club present Ramor Theatre presents
Dublin Oldschool DIRTBIRDS – Self-help Tour
Director: Dave Tynan
Starring: Emmet Kirwan, Ian Lloyd Anderson,
If making the school lunches, doing the jaysus
Seána Kerslake homework and dodging the guards because your
NCT is out by two years is sending you over
FI the edge, you are not alone. Come and
LM join the Dirtbirds as they navigate the
stresses and strains of modern life in
their brand new comedy show
‘Dirtbirds’ Self-help Tour’.
This rip roaring two hours of
comedy gold is a unique blend of
hilarious sketch comedy and
stand up. Brand new characters
take to the stage along with
Dublin Old School tells the story of Jason, a
some of the well-known
wannabe DJ,on a drug-fuelled trip through the favourites. Don’t miss this
streets of Dublin as he stumbles from one side-splitting show from the
session to another. Somewhere between the
DJs, decks, and drug busts he stumbles across
queens of sketch comedy.
a familiar face from the past, his brother Daniel.
Daniel, an educated heroin addict, is living on
the streets. The brothers haven’t seen or
spoken to each other in years but over a lost
weekend they reconnect and reminisce over “Their comedy is based on observing normal-life
raves, tunes and their troubled past. Two situations and turning them into very intelligent
brothers living very different lives might have quips, sketches and stories.” The Independent
more in common than they think.
Saturday 13th November Friday 16th November
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Virginia College School Musical
Little Gem
by Elaine Murphy. Directed by Padraic McIntyre.
Love, sex, birth, death and salsa classes.
Three generations of Women. One extraordinary year.
Happy-go-lucky Amber, fresh out of school, is high on life, double
sambucas and boyfriend Paul. That is until the ‘indigestion’ starts.
Her mother Lorraine attacks a customer at work and now she’s
seeing a ‘head doctor’. She is told to do one nice thing for herself
each week. Time to sign up for salsa classes. Nanny Kay, Virginia College presents Boyband vs Girlband in this hilarious musical
meanwhile, is finding life on the wrong side of frustrating. Ailing sensation. Packed with pop smash hits from the hyper-coloured 1990's by
husband Gem doesn’t like the neighbours coming in to ‘mind’ him artists such as THE SPICE GIRLS, BACKSTREET BOYS, N*SYNC, BRITNEY
and she’s missing more than just his conversation. SPEARS, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARIAH CAREY, MC HAMMER and many
And if all that wasn’t bad enough, Little Gem makes his presence felt more.
and life is never the same again. It's set in a school in the 1990's where Mark is head over heels in love with
his girlfriend, Queen Bee, Shannon Van de Witt.
When Shannon learns that pop-band impresario Simon Austin is the surprise
judge at the State Talent Show she dumps him for her chance at showbiz
stardom.
Mark rapidly goes from High School hero to High School zero. His garage
band buddies rally around him and soon a plan for revenge is hatched to
change their grunge band to a boy-band and snatch the Talent Show title
from Shannon’s Candy Girls.
There’s just one small problem... the boys can’t dance. Mark enlists the help
of the ultra talented, new girl, Ella to help with their boy band make over and
sparks soon fly.
Can Mark get the girl, get the Grand Prize and get even with the scheming
Shannon closing in? It’s anyone’s guess as the countdown to the Grand
Finale begins. It’s sure to be one to remember.
Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd,
Staring; Maura McGuinness, Leanne Monaghan, Charlene Cadden. Saturday 24th at 8:00pm
Sunday 25th Matinee at 3:00pm
Saturday 17th November Tickets: Adult €14 • Student €12
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Breffini Integrated presents Ramor Theatre presents
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Every Move You Make ABBA – Forever
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by Patricia Byrne After a fantastic show for the past 4 years, we had no hesitation in
Performed by Aoibh Johnson inviting them back.
It’s always party time when ABBA are about, but when it’s the
Jenni's 16th birthday is coming "This was a very moving piece of
Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party! This happy
up, and her new boyfriend theatre. The aim is to disturb and that
sing-a-long tribute, celebrates with a loud and proud fanfare!
Jamie will be there. He is so was achieved fully. None watching this
nice. He is interested in play would ever again be victim to such It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations! Great
everything she does. He always abuse having witnessed a relay of Vocals from the girls, Lucinda and Marie, great playing from the
wants to know where she is classic symptoms.” Imelda Foley, Arts guys, Denis and Rae and terrific audio visuals to share seminal
and what she is doing. He texts Council of Northern Ireland. ABBA moments with you!
her all the time and follows her The performance runs for 50 Their music is the most played on radio stations around the world
every move on Facebook. But minutes and is followed by a Q&A and the musical based on their life is still packing Theatres from
things start to take a turn, and with the actor, writer/director and Waterloo (Pardon the
Jenni isn't so sure anymore. Tearmann Support Worker. pun!) to Timbuktu
The play follows the ups and MAMMA MIA WAS A
downs of a young woman's
relationship as it goes from
HUGH CINEMA HIT
being near perfect to becoming AND ABBA STILL
an impossible nightmare, it ROLLS ON!
explores the issue of abusive
It has played to full
relationships among young
houses all over Ireland
people. It was developed in
during tours here for the
consultation with NSPCC, past 5 years!
Youth Action NI and pupils at
Oakgrove Integrated College. And it packed everywhere
First produced in 2012 it was on last year’s visit, when
directed by Nicky Harley and they received repeated
performed by Gemma Walker. standing ovations for what
This revised version is directed was one of the most
by Patricia Byrne and memorable shows of the
performed by Aoibh Johnson. year!
Wednesday 28th November Friday 30th November
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The Ballintemple Variety Troupe presents Ramor Theatre presents
Ted’s Promotion Ger Carey Live –
Written and directed by Mary Keogh
A Comic Journey Inside The
Teenage Mind
Ger Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up comedy show for transition
year students. By secretly observing his subjects in their natural habitat,
such as leaning on lampposts, in chippers, outside chippers, in shopping
centres and sitting on any kind of steps, Ger has uncovered the weird and
frightening world of the teenager! The aim of the show is to get teenagers to
laugh at themselves and appreciate the differences of others. Tickets are
only €10 and TEACHERS ARE FREE.
”He’s a suave, hardworking, talented Priest, he’s popular with his
parishioners, he’s looked up to by the Nuns” . . .
So what’s missing in Ted’s life . . . what’s holding him back . . .
Ted’s Promotion is a play about what really might have been going on in
Ted’s head . . . and a tribute to FR. TED on the 20th Anniversary of
Dermot Morgan’s death,
Ted dreams about being famous. He’d love the opportunity to showcase
his talents, maybe on TV. He’d like to be on better terms with Bishop Len
Brennan, after all he’s the BOSS and that could open doors for him and
he’d like to get one over on his arch rival, Fr. Dick Byrne, to wipe the
smirk off his face, for good. Fr. Jack’s drinking is totally out of control and
Ted is at the end of his tether with him when suddenly it looks like his
luck is about to change. Bishop Len arrives with his stunning young PA,
Sr. Alana, to deliver some news, but when Fr. Doogal insults an already
irate Bishop and Mrs. Doyle annoys him sending him into an awful rage
things can only get worse . . . much worse.
Saturday 1st December Monday 3rd December
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Loco & Reckless presents Virginia Ballet presents
The Man in Womens Shoes & Dances From
I Hear You and Rejoice Nutcracker
Two one man shows written Virginia Ballet are proud to announce that this
year’s Christmas show will be “Dances from
and performed by Mikel Murfi Nutcracker”.
Friday 7th December This time honoured ballet is the perfect addition
The Man In The Woman’s Shoes to the festive season.
Set in October 1978 - Pope John Paul the First is not long Suitable for all the family, the students from
dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some Virginia Ballet (some as young as 3 years old)
business’ to do in town. will dazzle the audience with their fantastic
ballet dancing and beautiful costumes and sets.
The Man In The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat Farnon as
he walks to town and back again. It is a beautifully
observed piece, utterly simple and has been Not to be missed this Christmas!!
widely praised. The show is funny, tender
and at times downright daft.
Saturday 8th December
I Hear You And Rejoice
Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler
and all-round contented man,
embarks on a journey he had not
quite planned and finds that every
twist in the road can bring its own
surprises.
★★★★★ Extraordinary physical
performance... sharp observational
comedy' The Sunday Times
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th December Sunday 9th December
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Ramor Theatre presents Rowan Tolley Company present KIDS FILM @ THE RAMOR
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Turf Arthur Christmas
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Customer Appreciation
Christmas Lunchtime Recital One day, one man, one bog. Director Sarah Smith
The Harp – Featuring the voices of: FI
TURF takes an audience on a visual and
emotional journey, where the narrative
James McEvoy, Jim Broadbent,
Bill Knightly and Hugh Laurie
LM
Ireland’s National Emblem, resonates with echoes of tradition and
reality. Situated somewhere deep within the Everyone knows that, each Christmas,
Ireland’s National Instrument Irish soul, it tells the story of one life but Santa Claus delivers presents to every last child
many selves. TURF searches for the truth in on Earth. What everyone doesn't know is that
a hidden landscape. Sculpture, Installation, Santa accomplishes the feat with a very high-
Performance, it explores not how to hold the tech operation beneath the North Pole.
TURF but how the TURF takes a hold of But when the unthinkable
you. happens, and Santa misses
one child out of hundreds of
“At the mercy of nature, the block millions, someone has to
waits to cut, to spread, to foot, when save the day. It's up to
it moves it lives.” Arthur (James
McAvoy), Santa's
Performed by Frank Farrell youngest son, to
Directed by Rowan Tolley deliver a present
to the forgotten
child before
HARPIST / SINGER MARINA CASSIDY will Christmas
present a lecture / performance giving an insight morning
into the richness of the Irish harp's legacy and a dawns.
tradition of music making that dates well over a
thousand years.
Spend 45 mins listening to the magical sound
of this unique instrument and learning of it's
history in a programme of harp tunes and
songs.
Friday 14th December
Time: 1.00pm
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Ramor Theatre presents Ramor Theatre presents
A Christmas Evening “ A hearty fire piled
winter high,
Robert Mizzell –
with
Stars of wonder in A Little Bit of Christmas Country
Marina Cassidy Soprano & Harpist, the sky,
Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his
M Deirdre Shannon Soprano Turn out the lights, home for over 20 years. He served his
apprenticeship in Country Music since
The Christmas tree
Alan Bradley Actor he first arrived here. The father and
has light enough for
husband is now one of the top Country
all to see”
Music Artists in Ireland, enjoying huge
success all around the country. He has
released 12 solo studio albums and 2
full length DVD’s to date and is
constantly touring Ireland and the UK
with his band. Robert was voted
‘Ireland’s Favourite Country Music
Singer’ in a poll conducted by RSVP
magazine.
All in all Robert Mizzell is extremely
busy, both on and off the road and
proving to be a huge hit wherever he
plays. His warm character and genuine
personality does not fail to earn him a
host of new fans. This is proven every
night after his gig when he stands to
meet and greet all the punters, who
have travelled from near and far to see
him perform. Anyone who has ever been
Marina and Deirdre have had lots of solo performing experience but to one of his shows will agree that it is
when they came together 2 years ago they discovered the blend of two hours of non-stop entertainment
their distinctive voices created a magical sound. They will join creative and that Robert Mizzell definitely puts
forces again this year along with talented local actor, Alan Bradley, in a his heart and soul into every song
magical Christmas show of eloquent Vocal and Instrumental music, the proving why he is one of Ireland’s top
Spoken word and an enchanting Visual display. country music recording artists!
Saturday 15th December Sunday 16th December
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booking Information
Tickets can only be reserved in advance if accompanied by
a payment. Reservations can be made by the following
BOOK CLUB
methods: Thursday 6th September
In Person: Thursday 4th October
The box office is open Tuesday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 4.00
p.m and 6.30 to 8.00 p.m. on the night of a show.Tickets Thursday 1st November
can be booked online. www.ramortheatre.com
By Phone: Thursday 6th December
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Box Office (049) 8547074. Payment over the phone can be
made using a credit card. Tickets will be held at the box
office for collection on the night of a show.
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Discounts and Concessions:
We offer concessions on most shows. Concessions apply to
students and senior citizens.
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