Drámaíocht | Theatre

BALLINA ARTS CENTRE

Barrett St, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

T: 096 73593

E: info@ballinaartscentre.com

W: www.ballinaartscentre.com

Bealtaine: Small Plastic Wars

Wednesday 7^th May, 2pm & 8pm

Bigger Picture Projects (in association with Bealtaine Festival)

Based on a true story an amusing account of how one man turned an unfilled dream to bridge the void of unemployment and recession.  Joe is in total control of his world. It’s a pity that it exists only in 1/35 scale and is made of plastic.  Meanwhile back in the real world there’s a competition coming up and Joe just wants to be left alone to build his models and win best in show. Unemployment has finally given him the time to enjoy his hobby of sticking bits of plastic together, but unfortunately his wife, his kids, the bank manager, his nemesis Hermann, (whose real name is Brian), the checkout girl in Tesco and Angela Merkel have other ideas.

Tickets: €10/€8. Booking advised

LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE

Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.

T: 094 9023733

E: linenhall@anu.ie

W: www.thelinenhall.com

Thursday 8^th May @ 8.00pm

Ramor Theatre - A Night In November

When Ulster Protestant, Kenneth McCallister finds himself on the football terraces for a crucial Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland World Cup qualifying match, little does he know that his hum-drum life is about to change forever.  This production of Marie Jones’ smash-hit one-man show, A Night in November features veteran actor, writer and director Padraic McIntyre (The Night Joe Dolan’s Car Broke Down) playing the part of Kenneth, a protestant dole clerk on a search for his own identity.

The play shows how Kenneth deals with his crisis through monologues and soliloquies as well as introducing numerous other characters to interact with, all played by the one actor.   By the end of the play Kenneth travels to New York to support Jack’s Army in the World Cup and he has come to terms with his identity as an Irish Protestant. "I am a free man, I am a Protestant man, I am an Irish man."

Marie Jones’ (Fly Me To The Moon, Stones In His Pockets) enduringly humorous and challenging play is both uncomfortable and compelling as it lays bare the issues of Protestant identity in 1990’s Northern Ireland. This passionate and often hilarious show has enjoyed productions all over the world including the West End and a successful six month run off-Broadway. Directed by Paddy Farrelly.

Adm. 16 euro / 14 euro (concessions) / 10 euro (special Bealtaine rate for 65+)

Monday 19th May @ 7.30pm

FAMILY THEATREBranar in association with Roscommon Arts Centre & Limerick City of Culture

present Bláth / The Flower

Bláth is set in a world that has decided colour and plants are no longer needed. A boy finds a magical book and sees flowers for the first time. He then discovers a packet of flower seeds in a junk shop and must learn how to bring the flower to life.

Bláth is based on the children’s book The Flower by John Light and Lisa Evans. Designed by the artist Maeve Clancy

with original music by Colm Mac Con Iomaire (The Frames), Bláth is a non verbal show that will enchant audiences as they enter a world made entirely of paper. Combining, puppetry, object theatre and original score, Bláth promises to be a show that will be unforgettable. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn.

Suitable for ages 7 years up.

Adm: 8 euro, 25 euro (family of four)

Tuesday 27^th May @ 8.00pm

Bigger Picture Projects - Postscript

A poignant and humorous account of a woman-turned-detective on a mission to reveal the truth. “From a very early age I was told I was adopted. In fairness I think my parents had no choice but to tell me, what with me being redheaded with pale skin in a family with dark skin and dark hair - this made it pretty obvious that something wasn’t right. While I loved being able to say I was adopted when I was a child (because it made me feel exotic), I also learned that it was a word that was used by adults with a dropped voice. ‘Bad blood will out’ was a phrase that was often thrown around in conversation in relation to adopted children in 70’s and 80’s Ireland.”  A highly acclaimed production from its premiere run at Dublin Fringe 2013, written by Noelle Brown and Michéle Forbes, performed by Noelle Brown and Bríd Ní Neachtain, directed by Conor Hanratty.

Adm. 16 euro / 14 euro (concessions) / 10 euro (special Bealtaine rate for 65+)

(NB: Running time: 58 minutes - no interval)

ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE

Áisleann Bhéal an Mhuirthead, Belmullet, Mayo

T: 097 81079

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER by Marc Camoletti

Presented by Local Mullet Drama Group

May/Bealtaine 9ú/10ú and 16ú/17ú  starting at 8pm

A comical farce whereby three men and three women meet to provide a night of contention over cooks and mistresses with hilarious consequences