hawk's well brochure jan - april 2015

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We have teamed up with the Kitchen Restaurantat The Glasshouse to offer you a great night outfor an unbeatable price. Choose any of the showoffers and simply contact our box office to bookyour dinner and theatre package before 5pm theday before the show.

Alan Fitzmaurice is well known on the Sligoculinary scene, at The Glasshouse he has puttogether an exciting dinner menu that is delightinghotel guests and local diners. The Kitchenrestaurant is a splendid venue for an evening out,overlooking the Garavogue with award winningservice and a vibrant atmosphere.

• Early bird offers include a 3 course table d’Hote menu for €25

• Two courses for €20 • One course for just €15

To book call 071-9194300

3 course meal and ticket: €39.50

To book call 071 916 1518

Sea Road SessionsMaura O’ Connell, Karan Casey,

Martin Tourish, Ed BoydCatalpa

Michael HardingEddi Reader

NotifyRun, Don’t Run

BassamLittle Gem

Tutus & BeyondUnderneath

Brian Leydon

Hargadons, a traditional Pub, incorporates abusy restaurant with up to the minute kitchenfacilities and top class chefs, producing lunchand evening meals Monday to Saturday, ensuringthat Hargadons is a hive of activity all day long

Live Music Every Friday from 10.00pm

O’Connell Street, Sligowww.hargadons.comMichelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide 2013

Gift VouchersGive a gift of culture!Theatre vouchers make a wonderful gift for family and friends.

To buy a voucher simply call in to theBox Office on Temple Street, Sligo, phone 071 916 1518 or email [email protected]

We have teamed up with MUSIC GENERATION SLIGOto offer discounts for people aged under 18.Avail of half-price tickets where you see the GO SEEsymbol on this brochure.

Half-price tickets for under 18s.

Trad for Trócaire Reeling in the Showband YearsSea Road SessionsDuke Special Maura O’Connell & Karan CaseyThom Moore The Fureys Eddi Reader John Spillane and NOTIFYSinead Farrell Fundraising ConcertJimmy BuckleyKieran Goss The Bright Side of LifeI’m With Her

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Hawk’s Well Theatre Mini Proms

Christmas ToonsSun 21 Dec, 3.30pm€12/6 u12s. Family €30

What nicer way to spend the Sunday beforeChristmas than surrounded by

your family in the company of the much-loved Sligo

band Anything Goes.Limited availability Sun 21 Dec, 8.30pm

€20/10 u18s

Trad for Trócaire

Music is powerful, but a Trad for Trócaire eventhas the power to change lives. Cathy Jordan hasassembled a wonderful line up of traditionalmusic talent to help raise funds to support someof the world’s poorest people with Irish musicand song. Join Dervish, Moxie, Niamh Farrell,Michael Rooney, No Crows, Dartry Céilí Band,Íontas, The Unwanted and many more for thisvery worthy cause.

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Jan, 8pm€30/15 u18s.Reeling in the Showband Years which has been acomplete sell out right around the country for thepast 6 years, returns once again with RTE’s RonanCollins as Host and Compere. The show stars:Ronan Collins, Roly Daniels, Eileen Reid, Paddy Cole,Lorraine McDonald, The Conquerors Showband andTommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg. The show’s excitingfinale is an ALL Cast Salute to the Showband Erawhich will send you home with great memories of awonderful and never to be repeated time in Irishpopular music!

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By Tommy MarrenSun 28 - Mon 29 Dec, 8pm€20/18conc.This play - set in rural Ireland in 1964 - is set in thekitchen of Madge Molloy who has lived over 40years of her life wondering why her husband Tomvanished without trace. Featuring a gormlesspostman, a confused husband, an irate wife, aconfused priest, Ireland's two nosiest neighboursand two love stories this production will have you infloods of tears all night long. The Real McCoy makesthe ideal Christmas gift for anyone looking for agood old-fashioned laugh this festive season!

Crokey Hill Players

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Tutor: Bob KellyMon 12 Jan - Mon 16 Feb, 7 - 9pm€100

Following the success of our ‘Acting for BeginnersCourse’ this workshop gives adults of all ages achance to explore drama and develop their actingskills. Under the direction of Bob Kelly (regularcollaborator with the Blue Raincoat TheatreCompany), this six-week course offers a place toexplore, create and be challenged - all while havingfun. It is suitable for people with little or no actingexperience.Limited availability so early booking is advised.

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Sun 11 Jan, 8pm€18/15conc./7.50 u18s

The ‘Sea Road’ designates the maritime routehistorically linking Sweden, Scotland and Ireland, thehome countries of a brand new six-piece line-upcomprising singer/guitarist Kris Drever, accordionist AlanKelly, guitarist Ian Carr, banjo ace Éamonn Coyne,flautist/singer Steph Geremia and bassist StaffanLindors. These six critically acclaimed traditional / folkmusicians are known for theirdistinctive character, innovativeapproach and striking musicality.

Blackbox Music

Sea Road Sessions

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Sat 17 Jan, 8pm€15/7.50 u18s Those who know Duke Special for the platinumalbum Songs From The Deep Forest and the hitsong Freewheel know that his honeyed tones areperfect for these honest, passionate songs aboutlove and loss. Duke Special is currently finishingoff his next studio album, due for release in 2015,and he has once again decided to work withPledge Music to help fund and promote thisrelease. At this gig he will unveil for the first timesome of the material from the new album.“…his live shows are simply astonishing” London Lite


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Fri 16 Jan - Mon 23 FebOpening Fri 16, 5.30pmDrawing inspiration from the landscape the artists DanielChester and Nial Sheerin both look at the stunningbeauty and unnoticed elements of the landscapes ofNorth West Ireland. In connection with the Commons,Daniel Chester’s work looks not only at the history ofthe land, its connection with the people, the beauty ofits rawness but also its historical connection with theterm "A terrible beauty.” Nial Sheerin’s work drawsinspiration from the colours, moods and interplaybetween landscape and the attributes of manmadeobjects that he often uses as mediums within his work.

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Wed 21 Jan, 8pm€18/15conc./7.50 u18s Witness the first collaboration of legendary singersMaura O’Connell and Karan Casey as they are joinedby accordionist Martin Tourish and guitarist Ed Boydfor this special tour. With a Grammy nomination, TG4Musician of the Year title, BBC Folk Award and overone million album sales between them, thispromises to be an incredible evening withsome of the biggest talents in Irish music.

Music Network

Maura O’ Connell, KaranCasey, Martin Tourish, Ed Boyd

Fri 23 Jan, 8pm€20/10 u18sAmerican-born singer-songwriter Thom Moore earneda reputation as one of Ireland’s best songwritersthrough his work with Pumpkinhead and MidnightWell. Many of his songs have become folk anthems,having been recorded by some of Ireland’s best lovedartists, including Maura O'Connell, Charlie McGettiganand Mary Black. Sligo is inextricably woven into hiswork, his songs and his heart. In this very specialevent many of Thoms’ friends join together tocelebrate the songs of this great master, including;Charlie McGettigan, Seamie O’Dowd, RackhousePilfer, Gerry Grennan and many more.

A Night for Thom

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Sun 25 Jan, 8pm€20

It has often been said that no two Jason Byrneshows are ever the same. Now the master ofimprovised comedy pushes the limits even furtherwith the introduction of the wheel of stand up. Thistotally original stand up concept, which is either anact of extreme daring or supreme laziness, involvesJason not only letting the audience name the showbut getting them to choose the topics discussed asthey are invited to spin the wheel of randomnonsense. Don't miss the most talked about show atthe Edinburgh Fringe 2014.

Jason Byrne - You Name The Show

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Sat 24 Jan, 8pm€25/12.50 u18s

Legends of Irish music and song, renowned for hitsongs I will love you, Sweet 16, The Green fieldsof France, The Old Man, Red Rose Cafe, Clare tohere, Her father didn't like me anyway, LeavingNancy, Steal away etc. The Fureys will play their11th concert at the Hawk’s Well. Along with alltheir hits, they also will be including songs fromtheir new album The Times they are a changing. A Fureys concert is always a night to remember.

The Fureys

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Wed 28 – Sat 31 Jan, 8pmSat 31 Jan, 3pm€15/10conc.When Dame Bunion’s grandson is kidnapped by theevil Snow Queen, his sister Gerda comes to therescue with a little help from some comicalcharacters. Written by Andrew O'Leary, and directedby Deirdre Staunton & Niamh Manly, this is apantomime to suit all age groups and promisesspectacular songs, story lines and dance routines.The talented HSE employees have been entertainingSligo audiences for 18 years and have donated morethan €120,000 to local Sligo charities.

Sligo General Hospital Musical Society

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Sat 31 Jan – 20 March, 6 week course, 10.30am€50 for toddler and parent.Share some special moments with your little one in thisgentle introduction to drama, music and movement forthe very young. Under the relaxed and experiencedeye of tutor Deirdre Gaule enjoy bonding with yourchild as you play, sing and dance together. Participationin nursery rhymes, action songs and toddler gamesdevelops confidence from a very early age.Ages: 18 months to 4 years. Duration 45 mins withcomplimentary tea/coffee for parents after class.Early Booking is advised. No class 21 Feb or 7 March.

Toddler Drama

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by Finegan KruckemeyerTues 10 Feb, 11am & 7pmWed 11 Feb, 10am & 12pm €8/6conc.Sometimes it takes a girl-sized human to solve an adult-sized problem.

Peggy O’Hegarty and her parents are packers. Theysqueeze fruit into tins, foxes into boxes, even bikes intobrown paper bags. And all the while Peggy sings with thevoice of an angel - a grossly unfortunate angel, who can’tsing at all. But one day work stops working, and the jobsstop coming, and Peggy steps outside to find that winterhas arrived… and everyone in her city gone!

Ingenious performer Louis Lovett leads the audience onan untamed adventure that crosses snowy lands and wildseas. As Peggy desperately tries to save the day, welearn about love, loss, the reassurance of goats, and thecourage to sing gloriously on or off-key.Ages 7+ and adults of all ages. Duration 75 mins.

Not only works it wows New York Post

Theatre Lovett

The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly

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Written and performed by Donal O’KellyLive music by Trevor KnightSun 8 Feb, 8pm€18/15conc.A classic of modern Irish theatre, Catalpa is thestory of the 1875 whaleship rescue of six Irishprisoners from a Fremantle penal colony in Australia- all in a screenwriter’s vibrant imagination! An epiccelebration of the power of live theatre. Winner of Fringe First Edinburgh.Best Event Award Melbourne. An improbably beautiful show. Variety

Benbo Productions

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Tues 3 – Sat 7 Feb, 8pm€18/14conc.This deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit musical, has devoured the hearts oftheatre goers for over 30 years. From the creativegeniuses of many Disney classics such as the LittleMermaid, Beauty & the Beast and Aladdin, thishilarious comedy is set to a stunning score of hit afterhit by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Feed yourneed for musical hilarity with this delicious smash hitmusical about a man-eating plant brought to you bythe award winning Sligo Fun Company.

Sligo Fun Company

Little Shop of Horrors

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Fri 13 Feb, 8pm€20Top Irish stand-up and TV comic Neil Delamerereturns with his brand new show. Described by TheScotsman as a master, Delamere is renowned for hison-stage banter and quick-witted, well-observedyarns. Previous tours and international appearances –including the Melbourne International ComedyFestival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the MontrealJust For Laughs Festival – have been a sell-out.Expect a powerhouse performance from the from thestar of RTÉ’s The Panel, 2nd Republic, BBC’s TheBlame Game, Fighting Talk and Michael McIntyre'sComedy Roadshow.

The Fresh Prince of Delamere

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Thurs 12 Feb, 8pm€15Following his hugely popular nationwide tour andsold out performance at the Hawk’s Well in theautumn of 2013, Michael Harding, author,playwright and Irish Times columnist, is on histravels again in his unique one man show, talkingwith great honesty and wit about life, love andgrowing old. Coinciding with the publication of hislatest book Hanging with the Elephant, he will onceagain enthrall audiences with a night of storytelling,musings and readings from his very best work. Early booking is advised.

Hanging with the ElephantAn Evening with Michael Harding

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Tues 17 – Sat 21 Feb, 8pm€17/14conc. Sweet Charity tells the story of dance hall hostessCharity Hope Valentine, an eternal optimist who isforever unlucky in love. The razor-sharp script liftsthe veil on the exquisite agony of living on the under-side of life. This is a comedy with an edge. SligoMusical Society promises to entertain you with ahighly-theatrical, fast-paced and entertaining show,featuring such well-known musical numbers as If MyFriends Could See Me Now, Big Spender andRhythm of Life. Suitable for over 12s only.

Sligo Musical Society

Sweet Charity

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Sat 14 Feb, 8pm€20/18conc./9 u18s With a career spanning over 3 decades, Eddi Readerhas effortlessly developed into one of popular music’smost thrilling and affecting performers. Though firstbrought into the limelight as front woman for FairgroundAttraction - who’s #1 single, Perfect and parent album,First of a Million Kisses which both topped the Britishcharts, it was Eddi’s subsequent albums that signalledher ability to assimilate different musical styles andmake them her own. Eddi’s 10th solo venture,Vagabond (Feb 2014) is a captivating, deeply personal,yet universal sounding recording. It is produced by Eddiherself featuring a cast of well-chosen musicians.

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Tues 24 - Wed 25 Feb, 11am & 8pm€12/10student

Follow the yellow brick road as the students ofSt. Mary’s College tell the story of how Dorothyis transported ‘Over the Rainbow’, to the Land ofOz where she shares her journey full ofadventures with Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion.Despite the efforts of the Wicked Witch, Dorothyis eventually returned home with her belovedToto by the kindly Wizard of Oz.

St. Mary’s College BallisodareThe Wizard of Oz

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Ireland’s No.1 country star, JimmyBuckley brings his great band to Sligothis February. Joining him on stage will be hisdaughter, Claudia. She is just 15 years old but has amaturity that belies her tender years and a beautifulvoice that soars. Together this father/daughter duet will be performing some countryfavourites together. Jimmy hit national prominencewith his hit Rose Coloured Glasses and his duet withNashville Country Star, George Jones, a couple ofyears ago is legendary at this stage. Special guest onthe night is Patrick O’Sullivan, winner of Glór Tíre.

Jimmy Buckley

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Sun 22 Feb, 8pm€12/6 u18sIn March 2015, local Sligo doctor Sinead Farrell isgoing as a volunteer to Gulu, in northern Uganda forthree months working in St Mary’s Hospital Lacor.St Marys is a non-profit privately funded referralhospital, with almost 500 beds and treats a quarterof a million sick patients a year. 70% of its fundingcomes from overseas donations. It serves the areaof Gulu, linked to St Jude’s Children’s Home. Joinus for a fantastic night of music, song and dance,showcasing the best of local Sligo talent.

Sinead Farrell Fundraising Concert

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Fri 27 Feb – Mon 30 March

John Tenniel, the illustrator of the Alice books andthe author Lewis Carroll both made fantasticallyvisual things. John Ruskin encouraged artists to tryto recover what he called the “innocence of theeye”, to represent nature with the freshness andvitality of a child.”

Deirdre’s work is a reference to that ideology.

Drop a line ExhibitionDeirdre Houston

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Thurs 26 Feb, 8pm€22/20conc./10 u18s

by Michael CooneySat 28 Feb, 8pm€15/12conc.Eric Swan (aided by his Uncle George andunbeknown to his wife, Linda) has pocketedthousands of euros through fraudulent welfareclaims. When Norman Bassett (the lodger) opens thedoor to Mr Jenkins, the Department Inspector, allsorts of mayhem follows. Directed by JacintaGormly, this riotous farce follows the resoundingsuccess of 2012’s staging of Sam Cree’s Cupid WoreSkirts and 2013’s Separate Beds.Charity night in aid of The Carer’s Association

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Tues 3 March, 10amFree of chargeCoirm Gael Linn aims to promote the use of Irishamong primary school pupils by providing a stage forthem to display their talents in a non-competitiveIrish-speaking environment.Each school performs a 20 minute variety showwhich may include drama, music, song, dance,recitation etc. Approx.eight schools from countiesSligo, Donegal, Leitrim and Mayo will be taking part.For further information go to www.gael-linn.ie orcontact Gael Linn at 01 675 3299

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Two-time Meteor award winner, John Spillane is amusician, songwriter, storyteller, poet and dreamer.His music transports the listener and his liveperformances are utterly captivating. CollaboratorsPauline Scanlon and Pádraig Rynne, present ‘a musicaltapestry that ranges from soft melodies to crashingcrescendos’. The wizardry on concertina and thestunning vocals of Pauline are anchored by Cillian Kingon guitars, Eoin Walsh on bass andShane O’Sullivan on drums.

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By Gary DugganWed 4 March, 8pm€15

Bigger Picture ProjectsRun Don’t Run

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New York City, 1999 – A young man fleeing Dublincrash lands on the couch of his Irish American cousin,just as this older cousin's relationship with his girlfriendis imploding. Over the summer, the three cling to thelast vestiges of the dying club scene and flirt withsmall-time criminality as storm clouds gather on thehorizon... Part love triangle, crime thriller and immigrantstory, Run / Don’t Run is a provocative and accessiblenew play from acclaimed writer Gary Duggan (RTE’sAmber, Fair City) directed by Aoife Spillane Hinks.


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Thurs 5 March, 6pm€8/6 u12s /€25 Family

Quercus Ensemble

Roald Dahl’s Three Little Pigs


Join us for a weekend celebrating familyliteracy and creativity for parents and youngchildren in County Sligo.

Fri 6 March, 6pm€8/6 u12s /€25 FamilyHuman Child is Lelia’s story. Lelia is a boldchild. She doesn’t eat her dinner. She nevergoes to bed when she’s told. Her Dad saysshe’s a worry. Her teacher says she’s apain. She’s the kid who, from the end ofher garden, hears a song that takes heron a wondrous journey to a placewhere she’s understood. Inspiredby changeling myths and thepoetry of W. B. Yeats, HumanChild is a blazing adventure,fantasy story that mixestheatre, puppetry andlive music.For children aged8+ and anyone whohas ever been a child.

Collapsing Horse Theatre Company

Human Child

Roald Dahl’s Three Little Pigs is a musical story telling eventfor all the family. Come along and experience this fantasticmusical adaptation by the composer Paul Patterson, ofRoald Dahl’s dark and funny take on the traditional fairy tale. BEWARE! Prepare for a few twists and turns along the way- this is not the story quite as you know it!

This project is supported by the Arts Council ofNorthern Ireland.

‘An earthy and wickedly funny story for all ages’ - AndrewPreston, The Daily Express

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Sat 7 March, 12 - 2pm & 2.30 - 4.30pm€15

Createschool return with an excitingBook Flicks workshop createdespecially for our Sligo Children’sBook Festival 2015. Bring yourfavourite book to life in a moviestarring your own Lego characters.

This fun-filled workshop is a mix ofsimple demonstration and plenty ofhands on learning. Participants willreceive a certificate and a copy oftheir movie.

All materials & equipment aresupplied though we wouldencourage participants to bring alongtheir favourite book and Legocharacters.Ages 8 - 12 years

Createschool

Book Flicks (Lego Stop Motion)Hawk’s Well Theatre

My Favourite Book

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Kindly supported by Liber Bookshop

Everybody loves a good book. We allremember curling up with ourfavourite book and wondering if wewere ever going to bump into the realMole or Harry Potter or Charlie fromthe Chocolate Factory or Matildaherself.

So...to celebrate the joy of reading,we have invited a (rather random)group of people to reveal and readfrom their favourite book at this veryspecial event. We are delighted toannounce that special guest on theday is David Rawle - a.k.a MartinMoone from Chris O’Dowd’sMooneboy.Ages 8 - 12 yearsDuration: 45 mins

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This comedy of manners is probably the most politecollection of infidelities and unfaithfulness you are everlikely to witness. Constance Middleton’s family andfriends all have her best interests at heart. Everyoneseems to know that Constance’s husband John ishaving an affair with her best friend Marie Louise.Everyone, that is, except Constance. Hmmmm, theage old question, should they tell her? HoweverConstance is nobody’s fool. As the plot unfolds, itappears Constance knows more than they think!

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by W. Somerset MaughamThurs 12 – Sat 14 March, 8pm€15/12conc.

Everyman Productions SligoThe Constant Wife

Thurs 19 March, 8pm€15/12conc.The heartfelt story of an ordinary manwith an extra-ordinary decision to make.Bassam is a powerful drama based on thetrue story of Bassam Aramin, co-founder ofthe Israeli-Palestinian peace movementCombatants for Peace. Written by Sligo basedIsraeli Director, Idan Meir, and performed byDonegal based Palestinian Actor, Fadl Mustapha,this performance gives an authentic perspective onthe ongoing conflict in the Middle-East. An Israeli play makes link with Palestinians The GuardianDuration 55 minutes.

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Bassam

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Theatre Talk9pmA post show discussion with the writer andactor will bring the audience on an engagingjourney to explore the themes of the play andto discuss how theatre can be used as a tool for dialogueand for taking action. A workshop grounded in the practice of Augusto Boal’s Forum Theatreand Theatre of the Oppressed will take place in April. See page 32

Book online: www.hawkswell.com

35 O'CONNELL ST, SLIGO

Email: [email protected]: 071 9142219

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A delightful evening of song, dance and familyentertainment.

An ensemble of students aged three years to adultsperform a pot pourri of classical, cabaret, andmusical theatre. With tap, lyrical and contemporarysequences, there is something to delight everyone.


Welcome to The Othello Session, a Quiz Show where 4 actors/participants perform the play. Each player will have to use their knowledge and the audience's help to win the Othello Session Quiz Show!

Cyclone Rep

The bard directs a group of modern actors in his great romantic tragedy. However, problems arise as Mr. Shakespeare's XVIth century attitudes and demeanour dash with those of the modern performers.

The Romeo and Juliet Session Tues 24 March, 1pm

Take one man reaching his later years, three daughters, a fool, a bastard son and a traitor, add a good dose of betrayal and cruelty, mix those ingredients. You are left with an incredibly potent play.

The King Lear Session Wed 25 March, 10am

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An entertaining and informative synthesis of analysis and performance that has the primary goal of helping Junior Cert learners understand The Merchant of Venice, also highlighting what a fine comedy it is.

The Merchant Session Wed 25 March, 1pm

The Othello Session Tues 24 March, 10amBy George ShielsIn conjunction with The Sligo Traditional Singers Club

Sat 21 March, 8pm€15/12conc.This revival of a classic ‘kitchen comedy’ by theCloonacool Players has all the ingredients to entertainan audience: a handsome but bankrupt young manand his distraught sweetheart; an overpoweringmother of the house with her downtrodden husband;greedy neighbours with an eye for a bargain; loyalservants who will try anything to save their much lovedmaster; snobbery deceit and loyalty...and in the middleof it all Professor Tim - vagabond or philosopher?

Cloonacool Players

Professor Tim

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By Elaine MurphyThurs 26 – Fri 27 March, 8pmStarring the inimitable Anita Reeves and Hilda Fay with Kate Gilmore.€18/15conc.Little Gem, swept the boards during its sell out runas part of the 2008 Dublin Fringe Festival and wasthe surprise hit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festivalthat year and the first ever Irish production toreceive the prestigious Carol Tambor Award. NowLittle Gem is back and this heart-warming tale ofcourage, comedy and romance is ready to wooaudiences once again.

Three generations of Irish women greet life’stravails with strength, humour and the occasionalVodka and Diet Coke or night of abandon on theSalsa dance floor. Be prepared to be enthralled andentertained in this revealing, poignant and hilariousplay.

‘Little Gem is a huge optimistic love poem to thespirit of all women’ Irish Theatre Magazine

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3 Day Course: Mon 30 March - Wed 1 April: 10 - 12pm€40 Ages: 8+Make the most of the school holidays and join supertalented artist Wayne O’Connor in this fun-filled EasterArt Camp. While Wayne has a background in cartoonand fantasy illustration, he is also a fine actor and acrazily talented musician! We are delighted to welcomethis zany artist back to the Hawk’s Well with his 3-dayexciting and interactive Art Camp. In this series of funworkshops Wayne gives great hints and tips providingthe ideal stimulus to your kid’s imagination.

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Sat 28 March, 8pm€25/12.50 u18s Kieran Goss returns following the huge success of hisshow here last March. Long hailed as one of Ireland’sleading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss’smusic has won him fans across the globe. But if hissongs have made him a star, his live shows havemade him a legend. Live on stage is where KieranGoss really shines. Kieran will perform the first half ofthe show solo and will be joined on stage in thesecond half by harmony singer Annie Kinsella. Individually, they are both gifted singers but whenthey sing together, magic happens… the harmonies,the chemistry… just sublime. Time Out Magazine

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Artist Sarah Stevens uses photography, sculpture anddrawing to record homes, schools, hotels, trainstations, factories and other empty spaces. Thesebeautiful, decaying museums lie forgotten in everycommunity in Ireland. Some are a consequence of thefinancial collapse, but many more have been around forlonger.

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Abandoned Time ExhibitionSarah Stevens

Sligo Feis Ceoil is an event of major significance inthe development and nurturing of the arts in Ireland.For some it is a stepping stone in their future careerswhile others, a means of confidence building andevaluating their own personal standards.

Entries will be accepted until February 27th. For more information please visitwww.sligofeisceoil.ie.

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Mon 6 – Wed 8 AprilFree

Sligo Feis Ceoil

Thurs 8 - Sun 12 AprilSpike Sligo present The Bright Side - a new four day festival of comedy music andarts celebrating positive mental health.

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Spike Sligo present an evening of life-affirming and humoroussongs to make all the dark clouds go away. Musical maestro

Kieran Quinn brings together an electric and electrifying group oflocal musicians and singers. Special guest on the night is Spike

Milligan’s daughter and celebrated actress and singer, Jane Milligan.

Sun 12 April, 8pm€20/18conc./9 u18s

The Bright Side of Life

Sun 19 April, 7.30pm€15/12conc./€50 Family Tutus & Beyond pays tribute to the purityof classical ballet, whilst also lookingforward to contemporary ballet beyond theTutu. This production will chart a journey ofballet from the late 19th century into the 21st.Classical ballet lovers are in for a treat with Pas deQuatre, the romantic classic created by JulesPerrot in 1845 for the four greatest ballerinas ofthe time. Lucile Grahn, Carlotta Grisi, FannyCerrito, and Marie Taglioni. Jewels willfollow this, a showcase for razor sharpclassical technique from SleepingBeauty. In complete contrast, SingSing Sing, a Bob Fosse inspiredpiece and finally, the premiere ofFallen Angels, created for BalletIreland by Royal BalletDancer/Choreographer Ludovic Ondiviela,in April 2014. Fallen Angels, a ballet oftoday; beautiful, powerful and magical.

Ballet Ireland

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Tues 14 – Sat 18 April, 8pm€12The Avalon Centre, formerly St Anne’s Youth andCommunity Centre presents Our Show 15. OurShow offers children and young people anopportunity to showcase their talent of singing,dance and drama. Our Show is adrenalin filled fromstart to finish - an event not to be missed.

Early booking is advisedTickets on sale Mon 19 Jan at 10am

The Avalon Centre

Our Show 15

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Thurs 9 April, 7 - 9.30pm€15For ages 14+ and adults of all ages.Theatre Director Idan Meir will share his experienceworking with polarised communities in Israel,Palestine, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Ukraine in thisForum Theatre workshop. This workshop exploreshow we can use theatre as a tool for community andpersonal development. Forum Theatre is part of thelegacy of the late Brazilian Director Augusto Boal's -Theatre of the Oppressed.

"It was like someone going inside you bringing stuff out, Idan's games helped people bond...” Participant from NI

Forum Theatre Workshop

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Join us as we celebrate the critically acclaimedauthor Brian Leyden; from the coal miningvalley of Arigna in Co. Roscommon, a placeand a way of life memorialised in his writing.Author of the best-selling memoir - The HomePlace; short story collection - Departures andthe novel - Death & Plenty. He has receivedmany awards for his outstanding workthroughout his career.

In this very special event, the Hawk’s Welljoins with Brian’s friends and peers, from theworld of publishing, radio, music and film topay tribute to his exceptional achievements.


Hawk’s Well Theatre

On My Station A Celebration of Brian Leyden

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Sat 25 April, 8pm€20/18conc.


Written and performed by Pat KinevaneDirected by Jim CulletonThurs 23 April, 8pm€18/16conc.Sticks and stones didn't break Her bones, butwords and pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty really only skin deep? Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper? Following the runaway internationalsuccess of Forgotten and Silent,Fishamble presents Pat Kinevane’sthird solo play.

Fishamble: The New Play Company

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Mon 20 – Wed 22 April, 8pm€12/10students

Following a long tradition of TY musicals, the studentsof Ursuline College return to the Hawk’s Well stagewith another musical extravaganza. The production isdirected and choreographed by Mary MacDonagh andSteffen Jorgensen. It will showcase the musical andtheatrical talent of the Ursuline College TY girls. Someof Broadway’s best known classics will be performedincluding hit songs from Sister Act. All enhanced bylively, energetic and show stopping dance routines.

Ursuline CollegeThe Best of Broadway and More

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BOOK ONLINE AND CHOOSE YOUR OWN SEATS! You can choose your own seats with our online bookingsystem open 24 hours a day. www.hawkswell.com (a €1 charge per ticket booking fee applies to cover bank feesassociated with online purchases)

BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMESMon - Fri 10am - 5.30pm. Sat 2pm - 5pm. To book by phone call + 353 (0)71 916 1518 Email enquiries to [email protected]

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo

Booking info: www.hawkswell.com/visit/book

Hawk’s Well Theatre acknowledges thegenerous support of:

Thank you to the Friends of the Hawk’s Well Theatre

SligoSouthernHotel

Accommodation Partners:

Mon 4 May, 8pm€20/18conc./9 u18s

Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre

The Elves &The Shoemaker

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A Bit On The Sunny SideFri 8 May, 8pm€25


Fri 1 May, 9.30am, 12pm, 6pmSat 2 May, 12pm, 3pm€10/7 u12s/6 schools/€25 family

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The Man in the Woman’s ShoesWritten and performed by Mikel MurfiFri 15 May, 8pm€15/12 Friends

I’m With Her Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan

At a GlanceJANUARYSat 3 - Sun 4 Jan Reeling in the Showband Years 6Sun 11 Jan Sea Road Sessions 7Mon 12 Jan - Mon 16 Feb Acting for Fun 7Sat 17 Jan Duke Special 8Wed 21 Jan Maura O'Connell, Karan Casey 9Fri 23 Jan A Night for Thom 9Sat 24 Jan The Fureys 10Sun 25 Jan Jason Byrne 10Wed 28 - Sat 31 Jan The Snow Queen 11Sat 31 Jan - 20 March Toddler Drama 11FEBRUARYTues 3 - Sat 7 Feb Little Shop of Horrors 12Sun 8 Feb Catalpa 12Tues 10 - Wed 11 Feb The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly 13Thurs 12 Feb An Evening with Michael Harding 14Fri 13 Feb The Fresh Prince of Delamere 14Sat 14 Feb Eddi Reader 15Tues 17 - Sat 21 Feb Sweet Charity 15Sun 22 Feb Sinead Farrell Fundraising Concert 16Tues 24 - Wed 25 Feb The Wizard of Oz 16Thurs 26 Feb Jimmy Buckley 17Sat 28 Feb Cash on Delivery 18Tommy and Louise McCarthy

MARCHSun 1 March NOTIFY & Pauline Scanlon 18Tues 3 March Coirm Gael Linn 19Wed 4 March Run Don't Run 19Thurs 5 March Launch of Sligo Children's 20

Book Festival 2015 Thurs 5 March Roald Dahl's Three Little Pigs 20Fri 6 March Human Child 21Sat 7 March Book Flicks Workshop 22Sun 8 March My Favourite Book 23Thurs 12-Sat 14 March The Constant Wife 24Thurs 19 March Bassam 25Sat 21 March Professor Tim 26Sun 22 March It's Showtime 26Thurs 24 - Wed 25 March Shakespeare Sessions 27Thurs 26 - Fri 27 March Little Gem 28Sat 28 March Kieran Goss 29Mon 30 March - Wed 1 April Art Camp with Wayne O’Connor 29 APRILMon 6 - Wed 8 April Feis Ceoil 30Sun 12 April Bright Side of Life 31Thurs 9 April Forum Theatre Workshop 32Tues 14 - Sat 18 April Our Show 15 32Sun 19 April Tutus and Beyond 33Mon 20 - Wed 22 April The Best of Broadway and More 34 Thurs 23 April Underneath 34Sat 25 April A Celebration of Brian Leyden 35

COMING SOON IN MAYFri 1 - Sat 2 May The Elves & The Shoemaker 36Mon 4 May I'm With Her 36Fri 8 May Conal Gallen: 36

A Bit on the Sunny SideFri 15 May The Man in the Woman's Shoes 36

EXHIBITIONSFri 16 Jan - Mon 23 Feb Land-escape 8

Daniel Chester & Nial SheerinFri 27 Feb - Mon 30 March Drop a line - Deirdre Houston 17Fri 3 April - Mon 27 April Abandoned Time - 30

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