Sleeping Beauty to be staged in Crossmolina

Fri, Jan 04, 2013

Once upon a time a beautiful princess, Aurora (Barbara Hopkins), was born to loving parents, King Stefan (Sean Keary) and Queen Clara (Nicola Hopkins). It was arranged at her christening that she would be promised in marriage to Prince Philip (Francis Gilroy), son of King Hubert (John Cooney), and raised by the Royal Nanny (Marcella Connor).

Delorentos bring their Bullet in a Gun winter tour to Castlebar

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Finbar Hoban presents one of Ireland’s finest touring bands, Delorentos, at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Friday night December 28. Having released Little Sparks, one of the most stand-out albums of 2012 with singles such as “Care For” and “Bullet in a Gun”, plus thrilling audiences throughout the summer from Benicassim to Electric Picnic, Delorentos embark on their winter tour.

The Little Sparks album has been hailed as their best music to date with many four and five star reviews. Delorentos have being wooing audiences right throughout the summer months with performances at Sea Sessions, the Independence festival in Cork and Electric Picnic.

Special Christmas Gráinne Mhaol show at Hotel Westport

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Following their phenomenal sold out run of shows in Westport during the summer, the must see traditional music stage show The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol is returning to Hotel Westport for a once-off Christmas special on Saturday December 29.

Great entertainment this Christmas at Flynn's

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

At Flynn’s Bar, Rush Street, Castlebar, you will find plenty of entertainment over Christmas.

Small and Fancy playing in Downhill Hotel

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Paul and Nancy, who used to be known as Karisma, are now Small & Fancy and will be entertaining everyone over the Christmas holidays in Frog’s Bar in the Downhill Hotel on Thursday December 27, 28, 29 and 30.

They are both blessed with strong individual voices and their vocal harmonies are smooth and a pleasure to listen too. Nancy who hails from New York plays piano, and with her strong stage type voice she can sing almost any song you wish to hear. Paul, who is Irish born, has worked as a solo singer/guitarist all over Canada, and he liked Vancouver so much it was his home for many years. He has a touch of folk and has a clear tenor voice which is a perfect blend with Nancy's sultry tones. They have entertained in many countries and it really shows in their performances

The Stunning are ready to rock Castlebar this Christmas

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

It’s hard to believe, but exactly 25 years ago in 1987, in a rented farmhouse, The Stunning was born. One of the most successful Irish bands of the nineties, they bring their magic to The Royal Theatre this Christmas season on Thursday, December 27.

Sean Keane to perform at The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol special Christmas concert

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Legendary Galway singer Sean Keane will perform at The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol special Christmas concert at Hotel Westport on December 29. Steeped in Irish folklore and raised in a family famous for wonderful singing and music, Keane is regarded as one of Ireland’s finest traditional performers.

Hanley for Lecanvey

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Mick Hanley was recently speaking on the John Murray radio show on RTE1 about the state of the nation and how difficult it was to get communities together and keep them upbeat in recessionary times. One obvious way of doing this was to put on a concert. “I thoroughly enjoy playing in small villages, getting the locals together and trying to put a smile on their faces,” he said. This was ‘music to the ears’ of the Lecanvey Community Centre committee who had been thinking of putting on a concert for a while. The committee approached Mick Hanley to see if he would put on a concert in St Patrick’s Church in Lecanvey and he said he would be delighted. The fundraising concert will go ahead tomorrow evening, Saturday, December 15 at 8.30pm.

Don Quixote live at Mayo Movie World

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

The Knight of the Sad Face and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, are mixed up in the wild love affairs of the stunning Kitri and the seductive Basilio in a richly colourful, humorous and virtuoso ballet. Marius Petipa’s Don Quixote premiered in Moscow in 1869 with music by Ludwig Minkus and met with resounding success from the start. The novelty lay within its break from the supernatural universe of romantic ballet. Written as if it were a play for the theatre, the work had realistic heroes and a solidly structured plot and scenes. The libretto and the choreography were handed down without interruption in Russia, but Petipa’s version remained unknown in the west for a long time. In 1981, Rudolf Nureyev introduced his own version of the work into the Paris Opera’s repertoire. While retaining the great classical pages and the strong, fiery dances, the choreographer gave greater emphasis to the comic dimension contriving a particularly lively and light-hearted production.

This beautiful ballet production comes live to the screen of Mayo Movie World from the Opera De Paris Ballet Company on Tuesday, December 17 at 6.30pm. For more information see www.mayomovieworld.ie

Tuesdays with Morrie comes to the Royal

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

For two nights only this heart-warming exploration of friendship and life written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom comes to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. This performance will be directed and produced by Breda Cashe, and performed by Terry Byrne as Morrie Schwartz and Andy Murray as Mitch Albom. It will take to the stage in the Royal Theatre on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 2013 wit doors opening at 7pm and the show taking place at 8pm. Tickets cost €20 for adults and €16 with a concession or €12 for a child and would make the perfect Christmas gift for someone in your life.

Something for everyone at the Welcome Inn this holiday season

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

This Christmas there is a host of entertainment to be had at The Welcome Inn Hotel to suit all tastes. Christmas party nights with a difference on December 14 and 15 include a four course buffet followed by The Gameshow Challenge and a round of Rock & Roll Bingo, with your host Barry O, you are sure to laugh the night away among your friends and colleagues.

Kevin Bridges live in the Royal Theatre tonight

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

Kevin Bridges returns to the road this winter, including an eagerly awaited performance at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, this evening (Friday). His new show called The Story Continues follows up the huge success of his sell-out UK and Ireland tour of 2010. Having made his debut on BBC 1's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow in 2009 he has now gone on to host the Bafta nominated Live At The Apollo and Channel 4's stand-up For The Week. Tickets €33.50 are on sale from the Royal Box Office on 0818 300 000 or 094 9023111 or online from www.royaltheatre.ie and ticketmaster.ie

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