Upcoming

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Power of Faith: Ivette Ebaen exhibition

Official Opening: Friday 3rd May, 8pm Power of Faith is a series of 21 layered photographs by artist Ivette Ebaen. Ivette describing her practise: “I write my stories with images not with words. Each composition composed of several layers of photographs merged to fit like a jigsaw puzzle whose story develops before your eyes. As a visual storyteller I know what the image means to me and why it manifested. “How you interpret what you see depends on what you bring to it and how you feel in the moment. I was listening to composer Johann Johannsson’s musical ensemble, Orphée, ...

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Intertidal - Gavin McCrea Exhibition exhibition

Interdidal Official Opening Friday 10th May, 8pm Gavin McCrea is originally from Tyrone but now lives and works in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Drawing from skills and experience developed over fifteen years spent as a surfer while also working in surfboard manufacturing, the work takes inspiration from the sea and utilises various processes and materials to immerse the viewer within both the painting process and the aquatic realm of the Atlantic. The work varies from large to intimate, with energetic gestural marks, paint drips, repeat patterns, screenprint and hard-edge graphic elements, incorporating various transparent substrates such as acetate, films, tape and ...

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Centre Stage Vocal Academy: The Little Mermaid music

The Little Mermaid Centre Stage Vocal Academy Saturday 29th June 7pm Centre Stage Vocal Academy presents their Stage School concerts with – on Saturday 29th June: The Little Mermaid performed by their Junior Stage School. Special guests will include the Centre Stage Academy Choir, and National School and Secondary School singers performing a selection of pop melodies. Tickets: €10 adults & over 12s; €8 children and OAPs. Early booking advised.

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Centre Stage Vocal Academy: Annie music

Annie Centre Stage Vocal Academy Sunday 30th June, 7pm Centre Stage Vocal Academy presents their Stage School concerts with, on Sunday 30th June, the classic musical Annie, performed by their Senior Stage School. Special guests will include the Centre Stage Academy Choir, and National School and Secondary School singers performing a selection of pop melodies. Tickets: €10 adults & over 12s; €8 children and OAPs. Early booking advised.

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By Hand: Laura Jean Zito exhibition

By Hand: Laura Jean Zito. Official Opening: Friday 5th July, 8pm Having been once encouraged by the great John B Keane to “photograph the farmers, they’re a dyin’ breed,” Laura Jean Zito did just that and that became the inception of this particular series. These nostalgic images show the seeds within of present day ‘turmoils’: plastics in the environment, gun control, fascism, injustice, fraud, harassment, homelessness, migration, energy, religion, Brexit, generation gap, education, resources, water. Hi-Tech filters are replacing the personal touch, affecting our relationships to everything. We’ve gained velocity, but lost veracity. Out with the ‘Town Crier’, and in ...

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Take Me Home, Colleen music

Take Me Home, Colleen (as part of Ballina Street Festival) Brendan Farrell A story of love and loss, hope and resilience... Take Me Home, Colleen is a collection 12 original songs and stories, backed up by a cinematic visual experience, which tell the story of two young lovers and their struggles to survive the so-called Irish ‘Potato Famine’. It is 1845 and the people of Killala in North Mayo are faced with the mot desperate of realities. Sean Óg Gaughan will have to fight to save his family, while Colleen will have to fight to save her dreams. Written, directed ...

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Conal Gallen: Back to Front theatre

Conal Gallen (as part of Ballina Street Festival) When it comes to comedians, there is none better or funnier than the King himself, CONAL GALLEN!!! Conal is bringing his brand new stand-up comedy show, “BACK TO FRONT” to the stage this summer! Packed full of hilarious jokes, songs and a few surprises for good measure! It is guaranteed to have his audiences in fits of laughter from the very start right through to the very end! And, as always, audiences can expect the unexpected, because as usual, no one knows what he is going to come out with next (not even ...

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears singalong theatre

(as part of Ballina Street Festival) The much loved fairy-tale Goldilocks and The Three Bears comes to life on stage in an unforgettable live stage production of song and laughter that the children will love. Goldilocks, the Three Bears and Ruff the Dog perform live in this exciting and fun-filled musical production which takes a few twists and turns along the way with other new puppet characters and hopefully a happy ever after. Kids will learn that music can be found everywhere as they sing and dance to all their favourite songs. Throughout the show there are interactive moments that ...

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Guard Their Eyes, Shield Their Vision by Kieran Crowley exhibition

Official Opening: Friday 12th July @ 8pm. Following on from a previous body of work detailing fictional relationships with organic objects, this exhibition also examines how we as adults, educators and guardians present the world to each other. How we inform continues to grow both easier and more difficult at the same time. While we seek to protect our young from peril through education of it, the task of doing so responsibly, and the legitimacy or attraction of information and misinformation though various media sources provides its own set of challenges. Runs until August. Free Admission, All Welcome.

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Touch and Go theatre

Touch and Go By Derek Benfield Beezneez Theatre Company It’s been a while now since Beezneez produced a farce and audiences will be well aware that nobody does it better!! John McDwyer directs Pat Feeley, Karen Gordon, Jacinta Gormley, Noel O’Callaghan and Valerie Traynor in Derek Benfield’s Touch and Go, an avalanche of mix ups and mistaken identities. While George’s wife is in America, he lends his flat to his friend, Brian, who entertains his lover there, unaware that, at the same time, George is over at his flat, being entertained by Brian’s wife. When George’s wife comes home a ...