Upcoming Entertainment at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre in July 2013

Exhibiting during July/August at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 /www.birrtheatre.com.

Seoda

Local photographer and artist Tina Claffey showcases the splendour of Offaly’s rural landscape, specifically in the beautiful preserved bogland at Killaun and the surrounding area of Slieve Bloom.  Aptly named “Seoda”, the gaelic word for “treasure”, this exhibition reveals the natural and unique treasures of this environment, it’s wild flowers, mosses, gorse and myriads of wildlife that have adapted to this environment through a kaleidoscope of colour, light and new life.

Official Opening by Dr. John Feehan on Sunday 7 July, 7pm.

Open Mon-Fri 1.00 – 5.30pm and during performances.

Tuesday 2 July at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 /www.birrtheatre.com.

The Wind in the Willows

Chapterhouse Theatre Company

By Kenneth Graham / Adapted for stage by Laura Turner

Join Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad for a perfect summer of adventure.  Alive with music, song and dance, this magical family show is presented in beautifully traditional costume and features a woodland parade during the interval for everyone to join in with.  Fun and frolics aplenty with the glorious new adaptation of the classic novel loved by children and adults alike.

Please bring seating/blankets/picnic and enjoy!

Adults €15/Child €10/Family €45 (2 adults + 2 children)

5pm

Venue: Birr Castle Demesne

Tuesday 2 / 9 / 16 / 23 / 30 July at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly –(057) 9122911 /www.birrtheatre.com.

Art Talks

A series of talks designed to give you an insight broadening your artistic mind!

Facilitated by Patricia Hurl and Therry Rudin the audience will set the agenda for this series of talks.  Patricia and Therry will present two sessions on their selected Master works – investigating the background, technique and the narrative concept behind a familiar or clichéd painting and discuss contemporary approaches to what are universal themes to present time.  Participants will then have the opportunity to select and present within the group their favourite paintings which have associations with their past.

Cost per talk €10/€7.  Cost for 5 talks €40/€30.  Field Trip: Additional Cost.

7.00 – 8.30pm

Every Tuesday in July

Monday 8 – Friday 12 July at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 /www.birrtheatre.com.

StarCamp

Whether born for the stage or the shy, less confident type, StarCamp summer camps will bring out the best in all who participate in a non-competitive environment.  Boys and girls will make new friends, learn new skills, discover new interests and build self-esteem in safe, happy surroundings.  Activities will include hip-hop dances, chart-topping songs, acting scenes from TV/movies and much more!

Ages 4 – 13 years.

€90 – 1 Child/ €150 – 2 siblings/ €200 – 3 siblings

Booking online only – www.StarCamp.ie – call (021) 4377900 – infor@starcamp.ie

Friday 19 July at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly –(057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.

Feet First

Irish Chamber Orchestra

Katherine Hunka (Leader) / Colin Dunne (Dancer)

Katherine Hunka directs the ICO’s Summer Tour with offers a kaleidoscopic range of music combining old with new sounds.  A visually stunning dance and performance treat sees internationally renowned dancer Colin Dunne direct the Irish Chamber Orchestra’s latest commission (by Kinsale born choreographer Linda Buckley) from his feet.  Don’t miss another stunning programme from the Irish Chamber Orchestra.This event is kindly sponsored by Bord Gáis.

€18 (€16 Early Bird purchase by 1 July) €10 Students

8pm

 Monday 22 July – Friday 2 August at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly –(057) 9122911 /www.birrtheatre.com.

School of Rock Facilitated by award winning multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Brendan Keeley

This 2 week course will give intensive training in writing and performing your own and other well –known songs and provide training in various aspects of the music business including copyright, publishing, the recording process, voice training and instrument tuition.  Participants should have a basic knowledge of an instrument.  As places are limited, participants must attend a workshop on Friday 5 July at 5pm at which course places will be allocated.  Participation at workshop does not guarantee a place on the course.

Ages 14 -18 years.

€70

10am – 4pm daily