Are you under 25 and interested in being a curator?

Thu, May 04, 2023

Are you between 18 to 25 years of age and interested in curating a programme of events? The Town Hall Theatre is seeking two young people to join their NASC Network’s Young Curators programme for 2023/24. The closing date is 1pm on Tuesday May 16. The curators must be from, live in, or have a strong connection to Galway and its communities.

Youth Ballet West explore the theme of noise in stunning new show

Thu, May 04, 2023

White Noise is a new and highly original piece created by the dancers of Youth Ballet West around the theme of noise in our lives.

Irish National Opera presents the unmissable romantic opera, Werther

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The Irish National Opera returns to the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday April 27 with an unmissable romantic opera Werther, Massenet’s masterly and nuanced portrayal of hopeless love.

Two exciting shows coming up at An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Irish singer and guitarist Síomha dances the line between folk, jazz and neo-soul effortlessly taking audiences on an unforgettable journey with her soulful melodies. Her debut album Infinite Space – described by The Irish Times as “a seriously accomplished and self-confident debut”. Her moving album is a collection of songs in both Irish and English.

Galway Musical Society is back with Broadway classic, Rent

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Thirty-eight years after they were first established, and four years since they last took to the Galway stage, GMS will return to the Town Hall Theatre to perform Broadway classic RENT, from Tuesday April 11 to Saturday April 15.

Glenamaddy takes centre stage as proud hosts of the Bostik All Ireland Confined Drama Finals 2023

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The draw to determine what night each group will perform takes place in the Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy, next Sunday April 2 at 2pm.

Enchanted Croí Theatre brings new folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ to Galway

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croí Theatre has recently announced that its production of the new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will embark on a 13-venue nationwide tour through spring and summer 2023. The show is the work of California-based law professor and writer/composer-lyricist Amy Day, who was inspired to write the show in 2019 after visiting the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park while on a day off from teaching a course in international children’s rights at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway. The cast includes Galway native Martin Gilligan and Galway-based singer-songwriter Tracy Bruen.

Galway radio drama to be broadcast nationally this weekend

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

A locally made radio drama, recorded in University of Galway's Flirt FM Studios, will be aired on national radio channel, Newstalk 106-108fm, this weekend and next.

Pauline Scanlon at An Taibhdhearc this Friday January 6

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

‘Her voice is a superb mix of china cup fragility and steely strength” (The Irish Times, 2010.)

Galway songwriter & folk singer Mick Brown releases first song

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway songwriter, folk singer and community facilitator Mick Brown is releasing his first song this Friday November 11.

The Claddagh Choral's Live at Galway concert transported audience to another world

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Claddagh Choral presented Live at Galway a concert which saw two local groups, Fir an Cladaigh and The Galway City Chamber Choir, wow attendees with beautifully performed songs at their concert in Galway Cathedral.

Meeting Martin Naughton

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

I have wanted to tell this story for 27 years. It started when I replied to a job ad in the DCU newsletter, which had been placed by the Centre for Independent Living (CIL). I was invited to an interview at the Royal Dublin Hotel. Soon, the door was pushed open and a bearded man in a wheelchair rolled in. A fishing hat sat on his head, a cigarette hung from his lips and he wore a smile on his face. ‘Shake the thumb,’ he told me. This was my first introduction to Martin Naughton.

Get ready to bang your drum

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Borad (GRETB) is pleased to announce a county-wide drum programme linking children, young people and adults within community and educational settings. It is set to commence from September 2022.

Luminous Straw Dancers to take to the streets and parks of city and county

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Dance artist Rob Heaslip, is reviving the cultural tradition of 'The Strawboys' with a modern twist, as he unveils his vibrant pop-up work, across Galway this summer.

The Dirty Circus returns for St Patrick’s weekend

Tue, Mar 15, 2022

THE LONG Bank Holiday St Patrick’s Weekend will be celebrated in saucy and decadent style when The Dirty Circus returns to the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, March 19.

Macnas Spectacle Youth Theatre seeks members

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Macnas is looking for young people aged between 14 and 19 to apply for its new performance and theatre programme, Macnas Spectacle Youth Theatre.

Riverdance star brings new dance show to Galway

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

WALLS TALK, the new show from Breandán de Gallaí - the principal dancer with Riverdance for more than seven years - comes to the Town Hall Theatre next month.

The Dirty Circus - love and sauce are in the air

Wed, Feb 16, 2022

VALENTINE’S DAY was on Monday, but who says the love and romantic vibes cannot continue all week long? And what better way to achieve that than with The Dirty Circus?

Galway Community Circus free workshops

Tue, Jan 25, 2022

SUNDAY CIRCUS is a new, free series of circus workshops from Galway Community Circus, for young people from migrant backgrounds.

The Dirty Circus’ January Bang Bang

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

THE DIRTY Circus will be starting the New Year with a serious ‘bang’ as it brings all things ‘saucy and naught but nice’ to the Róisín Dubh at 5pm on Saturday January 1.

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