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Calling all actors and local drama groups. An exciting but intensive 'Acting for Film and Television Training Course' will be held in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone on October 28, 29, and 30.

FRESH FROM an acclaimed run at the Dublin Theatre festival, Corn Exchange - one of Ireland’s most innovative theatre companies - come to the Town Hall next week with their bold reworking of Tennessee Williams’ 1950s’ classic, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.

I was invited to a fundraising dinner in a friend’s house recently and, not knowing quite what to expect, was amazed to see how someone’s house could be transformed into a lovely dining environment. I believe that it could be a way for people to enjoy good food at much less than restaurant prices and a great way to meet people. My hypothesis is this — why are restaurants charging the prices they are? High rent, high rent, and high rent and this is why they need two and three sittings on a night. So what could be possible if you had no rent to pay? You could charge prices that lots of people who do not eat out would find very attractive. This could be done by a couple of people who can have a flair for cooking, have a spacious home, and like to entertain people.

Lollipops Children’s Festival is now in its third year and this year there is yet again another fantastic feast of theatre, workshops, exhibitions, cinema and mid-term art sessions for children, their schools and their families.

It is proven that Christmas clubs become more popular during times of recession. In fact, Christmas clubs were born out of the Great Depression in America. They take the pressure off people in the run up to Christmas and reduce the financial strain as the big day approaches. With Ireland entering its first recession in 25 years, it is likely Christmas clubs will increase in popularity in these tough economic times.

The spirit of revolution is stirring in the Watergate Theatre as rehearsals for Les Miserables, Watergate Productions’ new show, hit some high notes this week.

The producers of the smash hit musical based on the electrifying Kevin Bacon film are thrilled to bring Footloose The Musical to the Royal Castlebar Theatre and Event Centre as part of a major 2008 tour. Hot on the heels of two triumphant West End seasons and three hugely successful UK tours, the show cut loose and onto the stage in August to kick off the UK and Ireland tour as public demand for the show continues to grow.

FILMS FROM Germany, France, South Africa, Canada, Ireland, and Britain, will be screened at the 14th Junior Film Fleadh which takes place from November 12 to 14.

Hanging Out is a production under the young ensemble scheme which has been introduced by the Arts Council this year and will debut in the Black Box on November 20.

‘CAPTAIN’ JACK Boyle is a lout. He can’t be bothered working and prefers to spend his time drinking in Foley’s sung, being the ‘big man’. He’s a hero to the barflies - but what about hiss family?