Chin-up recession Ireland, The Grumpies Fight Back
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Due to popular demand three of Ireland’s top grumps bring their new show back to The Royal Theatre on Saturday May 21.
Read more ...Des Bishop back at the Royal
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Following a massively successful international tour, Des Bishop makes his highly anticipated return to Ireland and to The Royal Theatre Castlebar on Easter Sunday April 24.
Read more ...Even more opera magic at Mayo Movie World
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
On opening night of the 2008-09 New York Metropolitan Opera season, Renée Fleming dazzled audiences when she sang the final scene of Strauss's wise and worldly meditation on art and life. Now she performs the entire work, in which the composer explores the essence of opera itself in Strauss’ Capriccio, Matthew Polenzani and Sarah Connolly also star, and Andrew Davis conducts.
Read more ...Out and about in Mayo
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Julie Feeney live at the Linenhall
The brilliant Julie Feeney performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday May 4 at 8pm. Julie Feeney is a true musical phenomenon. With two highly critically acclaimed, award-winning albums, 13 songs and Pages to her credit, in the past year she has performed everywhere from Glastonbury to The National Concert Hall in Dublin, to China, France, England, America and all over Ireland, all to rave reviews. Receiving massive radio airplay in all quarters, her song “Impossibly Beautiful” was selected for a major TV and radio commercial, and she featured on the RTÉ One documentary special The View Presents Julie Feeney. She was also nominated for Best Irish Female at the Meteor Music Awards 2010. She’s just back from her first US tour. Catch her live at the Linenhall, while you have the chance.
And So I Watch You From Afar come to Castlebar
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Finbar Hoban Presents Ireland’s loudest rock band And So I Watch You From Afar when they make a very rare appearance in Mayo at Bar Ritz (Mulroys Bar) Castlebar on Thursday May 19. The band release their second album Gangs on the May 2. This promises to be one of the biggest shows in Castlebar this May.
Read more ...Santa Ponsa or Bust!
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Santa Ponsa or Bust is the first part of the Santa Ponsa trilogy and it has captivated audiences wherever it has played. Starring Pakie O’Callaghan and Frank Twomey from the Joe Duffy Funny Friday shows this is one comedy show not to be missed. Santa Ponsa or Bust is the stage show that took the Dragons’ fiery breath away. For the first time ever in the Irish version of Dragons’ Den all five Dragons invested in what is already being talked about as the smash hit comedy of the year.
Read more ...Little Gem takes to the Royal stage
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
This remarkable play has sold out theatres in New York, London, Dublin and Paris, The Edinburgh Festival, and is just back from a major tour of Australia, winning the hearts of audiences and the admiration of critics.
Read more ...Out and about in Mayo
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Dear Frankie comes to Mayo
Dear Frankie is a play is about the life story of the iconic Radio Éireann agony aunt, Frankie Byrne. She hosted a show for over 22 years with an unwavering format; she'd read out a letter someone had written in with a personal problem, and then she'd give her very forthright, practical assessment of the situation and then she'd play a Frank Sinatra number, to underpin the emotional content of the problem. Nuala Hayes plays the role of Frankie Byrne, and has received rave reviews for her portrayal and Dorothy Cotter and Donagh Deeney play over 50 characters between them in the show. The show will take to the stage in Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet on Friday April 15 and in Tourmakeady Hall on Saturday April 16.
Dear Frankie is a play is about the life story of the iconic Radio Éireann agony aunt, Frankie Byrne. She hosted a show for over 22 years with an unwavering format; she'd read out a letter someone had written in with a personal problem, and then she'd give her very forthright, practical assessment of the situation and then she'd play a Frank Sinatra number, to underpin the emotional content of the problem. Nuala Hayes plays the role of Frankie Byrne, and has received rave reviews for her portrayal and Dorothy Cotter and Donagh Deeney play over 50 characters between them in the show. The show will take to the stage in Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet on Friday April 15 and in Tourmakeady Hall on Saturday April 16.
Read more ...Foo Fighters Back and Forth at Mayo Movie World
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Next Thursday, April 7 at 8pm, Mayo Movie World presents the Foo Fighters Back and Forth which chronicles the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters: From the band's first songs created as cassette demos Dave Grohl recorded during his tenure as Nirvana's drummer, through its ascent to their Grammy-winning, multi-platinum, arena and stadium headlining status as one of the biggest rock bands on the planet.
Read more ...Legendary dance act Faithless to broadcast their final concert live to cinemas
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Mayo Movie World will be part of an international live broadcast of the last Faithless gig, in full 5.1 surround sound next Friday night April 8 at 10.30pm. The gig which is being broadcast live from the Brixton 02 Academy is sure to be an event that no fan of one of the most influential dance groups of the past 15 years will want to miss.
After an amazing 15 years that started with the single “Salva Mea”, Faithless - dance music pioneers Rollo, Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss - will end their musical journey at London’s Brixton O2 Academy on April 8. What will undoubtedly be a spectacular farewell will be the first dance music event to be beamed live via satellite to cinemas - allowing Faithless fans across Europe the chance to party for one last night with the band that defined an era. The Brixton show will be filmed using the latest high-definition technology and broadcast live to cinemas where Faithless fans will be able enjoy the show in incredible 5:1 surround sound for an unforgettable experience that will show cinemas how to party. With a slew of epic tracks including the top 10 singles “Insomnia”, “God Is A DJ”, and “We Come 1”, more than 15 million album sales, and an acclaimed live show that has seen the band thrill audiences around the world, Faithless are one of those rare bands that can make Brixton Academy feel as intimate as one of the clubs where their inimitable sound was launched. To be part of this piece of history go along to Mayo Movie World at 10.30pm and join in what is sure to be one a great night of music.
Read more ...Mayo Movie World brings the opera live to Castlebar
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
On Saturday week, April 9 at 6pm, Mayo Movie World will bring the world of opera straight to Mayo with a screen production of Gioacchino Rossini’s, Le Comte Ory at 6pm.
Read more ...Mayo Male Voice Choir springtime concert
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
For the Mayo Male Voice Choir, 2010 was a special year. It was their 10th anniversary, and they celebrated the occasion in style with a gala concert in the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. Such was the success of the night — with a very large crowd really enjoying the music and entertainment on offer — that the choir decided to hold this year’s Springtime Concert in the leading entertainment venue in the west of Ireland. The concert will take place on Thursday April 7. This year’s concert will feature a new programme of songs. They will also be joined by their guests, mezzo soprano Anne Marie Gibbons, baritone David Durham, tenor Sean Costello, and ladies of the Castlebar Parish Choir.
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