May and June 2010 at Friars Gate
Walk in the Wood – An exhibition of new wood sculpture by Conleth Gent will open on Friday 7th May – 7 – 9pm. All are welcome.
Friars’ Gate is delighted to present this collection of work by Conleth Gent. Conleth studied at UCD, Dublin and has exhibited widely in Ireland. He has also worked on and led many community art projects, winning first prize for the Fitzgerald Park, Children’s Art Project in 2005. His love of wood and working with wood can be clearly seen in each of his one off unique pieces. Concerned mainly with personal expression through the use of figurative elements, his is an individualistic approach communicating something of the character of the particular piece of wood and the artist’s interaction with it. Conleth created a public sculpture for ESB which is situated on Sandymount Strand. In 2008 he was the winner of the CAST Foundry Award at Sculpture in Context. Please join us for the opening of Conleth’s exhibition at Friars’ Gate on Friday 7th May between 7 – 9pm.
An exhibition of new work by Marion McGrath will open on Thursday 10th June @ 7.30pm. All are welcome
Saturday 8th May @ 8pm
Gerard Logan in The Rape Of Lucrece by William Shakespeare
Olivier award nominee and RSC actor Gerard Logan presents his 5 star-winning solo performance of Shakespeare’s great narrative poem, about the terrible crime of rape and its dreadful consequences. Directed by the award-winning Gareth Armstrong.
Thursday 13th May @ 8pm
Women’s Voices…..Women’s Stories – a programme of poetry, song, story and drama featuring internationally renowned spiritual singer Nóirín Ní Riain, acclaimed actor Cora Fenton and widely published poet Eileen Sheehan.
Weaving magically and effortlessly between poetry, song, story and drama, Women’s Voices … Women’s Stories … promises to uplift, entertain and inspire everyone, male and female, young and old, alike.
Tickets €12/€10
Sunday 16th May @ 8pm
Sidhe Theatre Company present Tea Set and The Candidate written and directed by Gina Moxley. Performed by Maeve McGrath and Frances Healy.
Tea Set is an engrossing, dark, and insightful little gem of a play. A young woman, with nothing to do on Millennium Eve, hires herself out as a minder to the ageing mother of a wealthy couple who head off to a sun holiday.
The Candidate is a hilarious narration of a holiday romance with a difference, with a local TD. This story is told by the young woman with comical stories of this unusual encounter in the sun.
Please note there is strong language and themes of an adult nature in this production.
Tickets €12/€10
Thursday 20th May @ 8pm
Bottom Dog Theatre Company presents Language Unbecoming A Lady written and performed by Myles Breen.
In a dressing room an ageing drag queen reveals his life and loves, victories and defeats. Exploring the themes of identity, love found and love lost, and using the music of Judy Garland, Barbra Streisland, Billie Holiday and more, Language Unbecoming a Lady reveals the story of one gay man’s life. From his childhood through adolescence and onto adulthood, the one constant in his life is the music of the divas who provide comfort, strength and inspiration. A funny and touching portrait of gay life in Ireland over the last 40 years.
Tickets €14/€12 Friends 2 for 1
Thursday 27th May @ 8pm
Acclaimed singer Mary McPartlan with Rick Epping and Aidan Brennan
A gloriously earthy mix of trad, folk and the blues - the Leitrim born singer is joining forces with multi-instrumentalist and singer, Rick Epping, guitarist Aidan Brennan. MOJO Magazine described her as “A voice that pins you against the wall”, and McPartlan has long been recognised as one of the finest female voices to come out of Ireland. For the 2010 tour, Mary is joined by an imaginative line-up which incorporates the best of traditional music and song mixed with American folk and blues.
Tickets €12/€10
Thursday 3rd June @ 8pm
Recital – Agustin Maruri – Guitar
World renowned master of the acoustic guitar Agustin will enchant his audience with the unmistakable sound of the Classical Guitar. He will perform a variety of works including Spanish court airs and dances, mixing classical, tradition, Tango and Flamenco.
Tickets €12/€10 Friends 2 for 1
Wednesday 9th June @ 8pm
Friars’ Gate Children’s Drama Group present Cinderella and Mary Poppins. Director Maria O’Neill.
Friday 11th June @ 8pm
City Theatre, Dublin in association with Back of the Hand Productions presents God’s Official by Robert Farquhar.
Two football fans have just seen their side relegated after a referee disallowed a perfectly good goal, allowing the opposition to go down the other end and score. The referee’s decision is final…or is it? Two cheated fans decide to take matters into their own hands, after the dodgy call sends their team crashing into the relegation zone, by kidnapping the Ref to force him to change his mind on the all important goal… with hilarious and unexpected consequences. A madcap comedy starring legendary Irish actor Mick Lally, George McMahon (Mondo -Fair City) and rising star Edwin Mullane.
Tickets €18/€15
Wednesday 16th June @ 10am, 11.30am & 12.35pm
Talisman Theatre Company present Jack and the Beanstalk
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum! This classic tale comes alive through its music, sound effects and magic but when Jack climbs the beanstalk and meets the ill-tempered Giant, the fun really begins!
Friday 18th June @ 8pm
Jack L plus support
Tickets €25
Wednesday 23rd June @ 8pm
Footsteps Youth Theatre in association with Foroige and Leargas present a showcase of work to date.
Director – Fiona Quinn.
Saturday 25th June @ 8pm
Friars’ Gate Youth Theatre present And the Winner Is………..
In the world of glitz and glamour everyone wants to be in the spotlight for their achievements, especially at the LAFBA awards. The awards highlight the greatest talent there is but with all the glory there has to be resentment too…€10/€5
Wednesday 30th June @ 8pm
Film – An Education
Dir: Lone Scherfig UK 2008 95 minutes Cert: 15
Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson
A suburban London teen finds her traditional education replaced by something slightly more sinister when an older, more worldly suitor sweeps her off of her feet while placing her future in jeopardy
Winner – BAFTA 2010 – Carey Mulligan – Leading Actress
Winner – World Cinema Audience Award, Sundance Film Festival 2009
Academy Award Nominee – Carey Mulligan – Best Actress
Tickets €7/€5
Summer Camps
Arts & Crafts with Jane Howe – Monday 12th – Friday 16th July
Drama Camp with Maria O’Neill Monday 5th – Friday 9th July
Workshops
Creative Writing with Sheila Quealey
Memoir Writing with Shelia Quealey
Arts and Crafts for Children with Jane Howe
Irish Traditional Music with Brian FitzGerald
Drama for Children with Maria O’Neill
Youth Theatre Workshops with Lisa O’Connor
Art Classes for Adults with Robert Ryan
Monthly Book Club
Memoir Writing
For further info log onto www.friarsgate.ie or contact Caoimhe on 063-98727
