Mullingar Arts Center - Local Arts News
Mullingar Musical Society presents
The Producers
Wednesday 14th September to Saturday 17th September
Poetry Ireland
October 18th
Students from schools in the surrounding area of Mullingar will be competing in a poetry speaking competition.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
Dates: 22/09/2011 to 25/09/2011
Sir Wilfred Robarts, a famed barrister, takes the case of Leonard Vole, an unemployed man who is accused of murdering an elderly lady friend of his, Mrs. Emily French. While Leonard Vole claims he's innocent, although all evidence points to him as the killer, his alibi witness, his cold German wife Christine, instead of entering the court as a witness for the defense, she becomes the witness for the prosecution and strongly claims her husband is guilty of the murder. Sir Wilfred believes there's something suspicious on the case, especially with Mrs. Vole - and as the story unfolds his suspicions are well founded.Agatha Christie provides an unforgettable play with an incredible twist, as is her wont.
The Student Players take on the mammoth task of bringing this tale to life in what promises to be a memorable evening's entertainment.
Tkts. €12.50/€10.
BRENDAN SHINE
Dates: 01/10/2011 to 01/10/2011
Brendan Shine, one of Ireland's legandry singers returns to the Centre in a cabaret/dance evening. Local talent will be showcased also in what will be a great night's entertainment.
The local young band Good Man Sheila, will also perform.
Tkts; €22.00/€20.00
DELUCE\'S PATENT
Dates: 08/10/2011 to 08/10/2011
Newly formed Deluce’s Patent are a contemporary Folk group covering traditional English, Irish, America and Scottish folk songs, as well as performing original material.
The four band members are:
Conor O' Sullivan(Guitar, Banjo and Vocal), Adrian Spillett (Vocal, Guitar, Bouzouki and Box), Evelyn O' Connell (Vocal and Banjo), Deirdre Granville (Vocals, Fiddle, Harp and Flute).
The band has a lot of musical experience, good variety of voices and a unique sound that reflects the eclectic tastes of all members. They have a nice blend of instruments, distinctive harmonies and a strong stage presence, a uniquely thrilling union.
Since their Sell out debut concert with Dervish at the Ballincollig Winter Music Festival in January, they have also performed at UCC Tradfest in February and Féile na Bealtaine in Dingle (which was listed in the Top Five best festivals of 2010) supporting Tom Baxter. They toured Germany over the summer months and are currently finalising details of other upcoming concerts.
Deluce's Patent's debut album, released in August, was recorded with Donagh Hennessy (Former member of Lunasa) and includes a vibrant mix of original material (both songs and instrumental music), Irish songs and contemporary folk songs.
Tkts; €10.00
COOKING WITH ELVIS
Dates: 12/10/2011 to 12/10/2011
BRUISER THEATRE COMPANY.
Cooking with Elvis is an explosively funny shock to the system and definitely not for the prudish! A tragic farce about domestic turmoil, sex, loss, regret...and cooking! First performed in 1999, winning accolades from audiences and critics alike at the Edinburgh Festival, writer Lee Hall (of Billy Elliot fame), gives the script a wicked, darkly comic feel, combining pathos and humour, making this thoughtful romp hotter than an Elvis hip swivel! Perfect theatrical fare for dark autumn nights!
Strictly over 18s only.
Contains strong language and adult content.
Tkts: €15.00/€12.00
DELUSIONS OF TIME
Dates: 13/10/2011 to 13/10/2011
A fusion of dance and illusion featuring dance artist Paula Templeman and illusionist Doctor Bondini.
These two highly regarded performers have combined their arts to create an original and sensational presentation of dance, magic and grand illusion. After an entertaining demonstration of time and its effects on reality by a 19th century physicist, this creative piece of theatre takes us on an exciting journey exploring the realms of conflicting emotions and phases within the lives of various characters. Music, physical theatre and drama complement the dance and illusion to create a lively, colourful and thought-provoking experience. Bondini has created some astonishing new illusions for this show, which combined with the beauty and elegance of Paula’s diverse range of creative movement and various dance genres, makes a visual spectacle not to be missed.
Tkts: €15.00€12.00
Margaret Hurdman Internationally Renowned Medium
Dates: 14/10/2011 to 14/10/2011
Margaret’s popular stage appearances bring her gift out into the world. She brings comfort to many and chooses to do stage demonstrations to bring her gift to as many as possible.
She is driven to pass on the knowledge with which she has been entrusted, her theatre demonstrations and shows are always full of her unique humour and personality that endears her to her audiences worldwide.
Margaret takes her work very seriously and although we must always announce (in keeping with a new EU directive) that her appearances are classed by the EU for entertainment, Margaret does not agree that her work for the Spirit World should only be classed as entertainment. Margaret simply asks that anyone attending any event does so with an open mind and judges for themselves!
Tkts; €15.00/€12.00
BLUEFLINT
Dates: 21/10/2011 to 21/10/2011
The sound of Blueflint is defined by the sublime close harmonies of Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilson whose voices, both ethereal and warm, interweave in ballads and songs of eerie melancholy and heartfelt charm.
Intertwining banjos, fiddle, double-bass and drums accompany the singers in beautifully-crafted songs that swoop easily from the dark underbelly of folk to buoyant Americana-tinged ballads. Blueflint successfully thwart attempts at musical pigeonholing; their fresh and original sound refuses to sit squarely in any one genre, bringing an unexpected twist to the banjo sound and gaining them fans from across the musical spectrum.
Tkts: €10.00
FLASH HARRY
Dates: 22/10/2011 to 22/10/2011
| Flash Harry have been celebrating the music of Queen all over Ireland and the UK for almost 20 years and still they come to join the homage to the greatest rock band of them all. The list of top venues played and sold by this act speaks volumes for the quality and sheer entertainment value of the show; including Belfast’s Grand Opera House, The Waterfront Hall, Dublin’s The Point, London’s Royal Albert Hall and most recently two sold out shows at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast with their ‘Queen Rocked Up and Classical’ show. The reason for this success is simple - it’s a show of hit after hit after hit. The music of Queen has been the sound track of the last 30 years. |
Quite simply it’s live music entertainment at its best.
Tkts: €17.50 / €15.00
BACK TO THE 80s
Dates: 26/10/2011 to 29/10/2011
From the era that brought the world The Rubik's Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this "totally awesome" musical in the style of movies such as Back To The Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Karate Kid and The Wedding Singer.
Join the graduating class of WilliamOcean High School as they live through their final senior year - as they experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up.... all set to the biggest hits of the 80's!!
Trading Faces or Who gives a Tuck
Featuring Twink
November 29th
The show that lifts everything especially your spirits.
Fifty-something dowdy Dublin dreamer Eve has decided that the answer to a new and exciting life is cosmetic surgery - but will a new face, a tight tummy and a "trout pout" really make her dreams come true?
Lugh (if your Botox will allow) and celebrate with Eve a she goes on this hilarious and often touching journey to realse her new look and discover "Who gives a Tuck?....."
Tkts: €20.00
European Ballet present
The Nutcracker
This magical and most enchanting of all fairy tales is brought to life by European Ballet, one of the most popular and highly praised touring ballet companies. Under the direction of Stanislav Tchassov, former Principal dancer of The Bolshoi Ballet,
This exciting and dynamic company of international first-class dancers has endeared itself to audiences and critics alike for its commitment to excellent artistic standards and for the dedication and energy of its talented dancers.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, enhanced by over 45 beautiful handcrafted costumes, the ballet is ideal for audiences of all ages.
Highly respected, award winning dancers from Russia, France, Italy, Spain,, U.K. etc. will perform in this beautiful production.
The magic of Christmas comes alive as Clara dreams that her toys come to life. The exciting moments of the ballet – spells of mysterious Drosselmeyer, fearsome battle between rats and toy soldiers, transformation of the Nutcracker into a handsome Prince, who takes Clara to the beautiful Kingdom of Sweets, stunning national dances from Arabia, China, Spain and Russia – all bring unforgettable celebration of excellent dancing and magical story.
Tkts: €20.00