Upcoming events
20 April 2018 8:00 pm
Tickets €16/14
Seamus O’Rourke once again brings us a story full of heartache and humour, as a pair of aging, rural, bachelor brothers arrive at a point in their lives, where decisions have to be made about certain things… well the buying of a television for one… and one subject leads to another and the next thing, they’re bringing up all kinds of ‘auld shite’ that could have been left under the bed along with everything else.
Eugene McPartland is woken by his brother Pat in the middle of the night in 1979. Not only does Pat wake him, but he has his good suit on him too… and a light on in the bedroom and another on the landing… and as well as burning up the electric, he now wants to talk…
21 April 2018 8:00 pm
Tickets €15/13
This is a cabaret style event.
Irish artist Ben Reel will release his eagerly awaited 8th album in April 2018, titled `Land Of Escape’. Like his previous 2 albums it was recorded & produced by Ben Reel in his home studio in South Armagh.
Since his debut album `This Is The Movie’ back in 1999, each album has gone from strength to strength, receiving critical acclaim from radio & press from around the world.
Ben’s music has evolved into an honest earthy sound that has matured like a fine wine, drawing from the well of different styles of musical influence from rock, soul, blues, alt folk/Americana, country & reggae which fuses all these genres into a melting pot to create a great sound which has become his own.
27 April 2018 8:00 pm
Tickets €16
‘The Six Marys’, written and narrated by Jean Farrell, with supporting actress/singer Catherine Gallagher is the hilarious but realistic story of the realities of life for girls and women from the 1950s to the current day as ‘read’ from diaries and interspersed with songs and soundtracks from the different eras.
This one-woman-show is a comical yet poignant look at life, from childhood in the1950s, to the present day. It draws very much on the influence of religion as taught by the nuns--preparing young Irish Catholic schoolgirls to imitate the virtues of the Virgin Mary. They were to be meek, humble and pure. How well did this help them cope with the huge social changes of the following decades? Were the fanciful dreams of youth fulfilled?
This journey of self-discovery is interspersed with well-known hit songs from the various eras, sung by Catherine Gallagher.
The six Marys are fun-loving girlfriends, who grow into practical, everyday housewives. The light-hearted atmosphere helps us concentrate on their journeys through the decades-- delivering all kinds of sharp and comical observations. Jean has plenty to say about the teenage pursuit of Mr Wonderful—followed by the reality of married life, teenage children and growing waistlines.
And, when our children grow up eventually and leave home, what lies ahead then—a big void or peace at last?
“Really really funny—and SO true to life.”
“Haven’t laughed so much in years—LOVED it”
“I had forgotten all those things—WONDERFUL show.”
28 April 2018 8:00 pm
THE NUALAS - Glam Slam Tour
'GLAM SLAM TOUR'
Bam! Pow! Biff! Shazam!
They are back in the ring for a glittering bout of knock-out, body-slamming comedy gold. They dance like a butterfly and sing like a bee. They'll have you flat out on the mat with laughter. They will literally punch you right in the kisser with their gloves of gags and gaiety. Who? The Nualas. What? Their new show, Glam-Slam. Where? At a reputable entertainment outlet near you.
Don't miss this slug-fest of musical genius from Ireland's first ladies of comedy.
'I laughed until I cried.'
'I laughed until my face hurt.'
'I have never laughed so much, an absolutely brilliant show.'
Real quotes from real people who actually saw the show.
‘The Nualas have put comedy and music in a blender and come up with a world class soufflé.’ Sunday Times
Date: Saturday 28th April Time: 8pm Tickets: €20/ €18
03 May 2018 8:00 pm
Don’t Dress For Dinner centres around Bernard and Jacqueline, a not-so-happily married couple, both of whom are having extramarital affairs. As Jacqueline prepares to go out of town to visit her mother, Bernard invites his mistress and Robert, his best friend (and also Jacqueline’s lover, unbeknownst to Bernard), over for the weekend. He’s even hired a Cordon Bleu chef to cater the evening. Jacqueline discovers Robert is coming to town and cancels her trip, causing Bernard to panic. When Robert arrives, Bernard asks him to pretend Suzanne is Robert’s mistress. Robert mistakes the chef (Suzette), for Bernard’s mistress (Suzanne), producing a highly complicated dinner of hilarious hijinks, secret trysts and slapstick comedy.
04 May 2018 8:00 pm
Don’t Dress For Dinner centres around Bernard and Jacqueline, a not-so-happily married couple, both of whom are having extramarital affairs. As Jacqueline prepares to go out of town to visit her mother, Bernard invites his mistress and Robert, his best friend (and also Jacqueline’s lover, unbeknownst to Bernard), over for the weekend. He’s even hired a Cordon Bleu chef to cater the evening. Jacqueline discovers Robert is coming to town and cancels her trip, causing Bernard to panic. When Robert arrives, Bernard asks him to pretend Suzanne is Robert’s mistress. Robert mistakes the chef (Suzette), for Bernard’s mistress (Suzanne), producing a highly complicated dinner of hilarious hijinks, secret trysts and slapstick comedy.
05 May 2018 8:00 pm
Don’t Dress For Dinner centres around Bernard and Jacqueline, a not-so-happily married couple, both of whom are having extramarital affairs. As Jacqueline prepares to go out of town to visit her mother, Bernard invites his mistress and Robert, his best friend (and also Jacqueline’s lover, unbeknownst to Bernard), over for the weekend. He’s even hired a Cordon Bleu chef to cater the evening. Jacqueline discovers Robert is coming to town and cancels her trip, causing Bernard to panic. When Robert arrives, Bernard asks him to pretend Suzanne is Robert’s mistress. Robert mistakes the chef (Suzette), for Bernard’s mistress (Suzanne), producing a highly complicated dinner of hilarious hijinks, secret trysts and slapstick comedy.
11 May 2018 8:00 pm
VLADIMIR & ANTON
‘PRESENT SONGS OF THE PEOPLE’
Vladimir and Anton are Slovakian sibling musicians with a shared rare gift – mastery of the classical violin.
Following the great success of touring with 'Russian' repertoire across Ireland and UK, Vladimir & Anton are back with their new show. This time focusing on the melodies that we all know and grew up with. Hear simplicity and beauty of songs like Que Sera Sera, Danny Boy, Tarantella Napoletana or Roll Out The Barrel re-composed to Vladimir & Anton's classical virtuosic style.
The Nigel Kennedys of their nation” Evening Standard
Date: Friday 11th May Time: 8pm Tickets: €22/20
17 May 2018 8:00 pm
RESCHEDULED TO THURS 17TH MAY - All tickets bought for previous date (19th April) are valid for this new date!
Known as the Queen of Irish Country music, Philomena Begley has made a firm imprint on the Irish, British and European markets. Begley has regularly toured with Ray Lynam since 1975 and they have recorded many duets together, their most popular songs being "My Elusive Dreams", "You're the one I can't live without" and “She sang the melody”. After the ‘Simply Devine’ tour proving to be a roaring success, the pair are back again with the unmissable ‘Two of Us’ tour.
Support from Andrea Begley.
Date: Thu 19th April Time: 8pm Tickets: €26
19 May 2018 8:00 pm
Shout! The 60s Mod Musical
Tickets €20/18
PRESENTED BY VERDANT & DO OR DIE PRODUCTIONS
The musical follows five young female subscribers to a fictional magazine called Shout!, “the magazine for the modern woman”, as they come of age during the liberating 1960s that made England swing. From cover to cover, Shout! unfolds like a musical magazine and travels in time through the decade, chronicling the dawn of liberation of women. Just as Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Cilla Black and Lulu were independent women with major careers, English (and indeed Irish!) women were redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about women. Shout! and its all-female cast reflect that change through the unforgettable music of the era.
Shout! contains show stopping new arrangements of classic pop anthems of the decade, including, “Downtown”, “Son of a Preacher Man”, “Goldfinger”, “I Only Wanna Be With You”, “To Sir With Love” and of course, “Shout!”.
14 June 2018 8:00 pm
Tickets €20.
Spend a relaxing evening with author and psychologist Shane Martin as he engages you through his stories, humour and some of his poems. The focus will be on what science has shown to make people happier, what gives them more meaning and purpose in life, and what measures they can take to lead to overall greater health.
It will be an uplifting night as he shares some simple, practical, and most importantly, evidence-based strategies linked to a better quality of life based on his book ‘Your Precious Life - How to Live it Well'
24 November 2018 8:00 pm
Tickets €25 - Early bird price €23
Zac Global Promotions, bring Oh What A Night: A Celebration of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to Iontas Theatre
Following a sold-out run at the Tivoli Theatre in Dublin, this fast-paced, energetic production paying tribute to the legendary music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons returns for a nationwide tour. Putting their charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Sherry’, and ‘Oh What A Night’ the boys take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remind you exactly why The Four Seasons sold over 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation, and amazing live vocals, it’s clear to see why Frankie’s Guys are receiving standing ovations up and down the country.
25 November 2018 8:00 pm
Tickets €25 - Early bird price €23
Zac Global Promotions, bring Oh What A Night: A Celebration of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to Iontas Theatre
Following a sold-out run at the Tivoli Theatre in Dublin, this fast-paced, energetic production paying tribute to the legendary music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons returns for a nationwide tour. Putting their charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Sherry’, and ‘Oh What A Night’ the boys take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remind you exactly why The Four Seasons sold over 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation, and amazing live vocals, it’s clear to see why Frankie’s Guys are receiving standing ovations up and down the country.
