Upcoming Theatre Events

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Culture Night 2017 theatre

Ballina Arts Centre has participated in Culture Night since it became a nationwide event, and each year the event gets bigger and better, with more and more people willing to come out and take a walk on the cultural side. This year we have two Exhibitions to view, with a Gallery talk from Artist Richael Carroll at 6pm. We are presenting two workshops, a children’s 3D mapmaking workshop and an introduction to figure drawing for teenagers. To top it off we have a musical showcase by members of Music Generation Mayo’s The Core youth music project.

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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ theatre

By Sue Townsend, Bruiser Theatre Company .....“Perhaps when my diary is discovered people will understand the torment of being a thirteen and three quarter-year old intellectual….” Bruiser’s 20th Anniversary Production! All the agonies of Sue Townsend’s loveable loser are brought to life by the boisterous Bruiser Theatre Company. Hilariously captured in his secret diary, adolescence doesn’t offer much for our Adrian. His parents' crumbling marriage, spots and bullies, his unrequited love for Pandora, and the erratic behaviour of his dog - his teenage world is an outrageous triumph of deadpan and deadly accurate satire. ABBA, Princess Di's wedding, punks, Monty Python, and the Falklands ...

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When One Door Closes theatre

Friday 20th, Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd October, 8pm Nephin Theatre Group is delighted to present their fourth production, “When One Door Closes” by Martin Donohoe. The production is directed by Patricia Granahan and presents an eight strong cast who will keep you entertained until the curtain closes. “When One Door Closes” tells the story of Melissa and her mother Kathleen. They are joined on stage by various friends, neighbours and an over enthusiastic decorator. You will be welcomed to their humble abode for a night of laughs and poignant moments. Book your tickets for Nephin Theatre’s latest premiere. Tickets: €12/€10. Early ...

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The First Protestant theatre

Thursday 26th October, 8pm In this gripping psychological drama there are moments of intensity and unexpected comedy. No strangers to west of Ireland audiences Michael Roper and Gerry Farrell of many Beezneez and Splódar productions give outstanding performances as Luther and the Analyst. In a verbal battle between two protagonists we see the life and struggles of Martin Luther, the monk who defied the Catholic Church having narrowly escaped execution, strike a blow at Christendom from which it never recovered. This original production has all the ingredients for an enlightening, thought provoking and enjoyable theatrical experience. Tickets: €15/€12

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How's Your Father?: Conal Gallen theatre finished

How’s Your Father?: Conal Gallen Ballina Arts Centre Saturday 9th September, 8pm How's Your Father? is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion and constant laughter! It's the hilarious brand new comedy play from the cream of Irish comedy! Father and son team, Conal and Rory Gallen have written probably their funniest comedy play to date! A B&B! A Landlady! A Priest! A Jockey! A Mystery! Bridie Murphy opens Bridie's Boutique B&B, much to her husband Willie's bewilderment! "This is a B&B which has to be seen to be believed!! - Tripadvisor" With their young, confused neighbour, Dick, having some family ...

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The Trouble with Fairies theatre finished

The Trouble with Fairies PigNut Productions Saturday 22nd July, 12.30pm & 2pm You never know where you might find fairies or what kind of mischief they might get up to. Join Jay Ryan on a daring adventure for 3 – 5 year olds and their families. Running time: 30 minutes. Tickets €5 per person or €15 for a family ticket. Numbers limited / Early booking advised. Box Office: 096 73593

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The 10 Dark Secrets of the Irish Revolution theatre finished

Paddy Cullivan of Callan’s Kicks, The Late Late Show, Leviathan and Kilkenomics brings you an audiovisual spectacular a century after the Easter Rising. Using satir, imagery, historical insight and song - Paddy reveals the 10 strangest things (and Darkest Secrets) that happened during our Rising, Revolution and Counter-Revolution (Civil War). He also draws parallels with those events’ effects on modern Ireland in a story that unfolds like an addictive whodunnit…. Praise for 10 Dark Secrets: ‘Romanticism makes way for pragmatism and careful analysis with Paddy’s unique brand of humour and story-telling genius’ – Irish Independent ‘An audience in hysterics, rapturous ...

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Wizard of Oz & Mulan- Centre Stage Vocal Academy theatre finished

Centre Stage Vocal Academy - "Wizard of Oz & Mulan" Sunday 18th June, 7pm Our stars will sing pop favourites and musical numbers. The Centre Stage Vocal Academy musical theatre students from Stage Heroes Academy will present "Wizard of Oz & Mulan" .. Lots of fun and entertainment! Tickets: €10 / €7. Early booking

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Beauty and the Beast- Centre Stage Vocal Academy theatre finished

Centre Stage Vocal Academy – Junior Concert- Beauty and the Beast Saturday 17 th June, 7pm These little stars will sing pop favourites and musical numbers. The Centre Stage Vocal Academy musical theatre students from Stage Heroes Academy will present Beauty and the Beast.. Lots of fun and entertainment! Tickets: €10 / €7. Early booking

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Melancholy theatre finished

Spiral down the stairs to the world of the inventor. Consumed by grief, he undertakes work on his biggest creation yet, his lost wife… but at what cost? Award winning theatre company Certain Dark Thingsuse an imaginative combination of puppetry, physical theatre and animation to tell the story of one man as he treads the fine line between genius and insanity. ★★★★ “Enchanting and imaginative exploration of loss using puppetry, performance and filmed animations.” – The Stage ★★★★★ “An absolute joy to watch… Certain Dark Things Theatre have triumphed www.certaindarkthingstheatrecompany.com/melancholy Tickets: €12 / €10.