Birr Theatre & Arts Centre Upcoming Events in March 2015
Exhibiting in March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
The Romantic Tragedy – Ann McKenna
In this new body of work Ann explores this theme which she feels is visited time and time again from ancient legends such as Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Gráinne, to Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ – stories which are immortalised through their intense passion and drama. The drawn image is at the essence of her work and the capacity to visually narrate across language and age barriers is integral to her work as an artist.
Open Mon-Fri 1.00 – 5.30pm and during performances until Monday 16th March 2015.
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Exhibiting in March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
7th annual St Brendan’s Community School Student Art Exhibition
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre is delighted to welcome back the students of St Brendan’s Community School for their seventh annual exhibition. This is a huge opportunity for young artists to experience the exhibition process and for the public to see the wonderful and varied work produced by second level students. The exhibition will run from Monday 16 March until end of April. The exhibition will be officially opened on Thursday 26 March, 7pm.
Open Mon-Fri 1.00 – 5.30pm and during performances.
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Tuesday 3 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly –(057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Film@BirrTheatre– “Obvious Child”
Dir: Gillain Robespierre, USA, 2014, 84 mins, Cert: 16, Language: English
Starring: Genny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, David Cross, Gabe Liedman, Richard Kind
Donna Stern, is a 27-year-old Brooklyn comedian, who, after being dumped by her two-timing boyfriend, plunges into some light stalking and heavy moping. Hitting a serious low point, she drunkenly falls into bed with a nice young professional named Max—not remotely her type. A few weeks later, condoms be damned, she’s pregnant. Now Donna, incapable of telling anything but the naked truth when she’s on stage, will resort to any means to avoid telling Max the score. As her date with Planned Parenthood draws near, she must confront her doubts and fears like never before.
€5/€3
8pm
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Friday 6 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Join me in the Pines
David Geraghty of Bell X1
Bell X1’s David Geraghty’s latest project, Join me in the Pines, released their debut album, Inherit, last October. From this they have unleashed the incredible debut single Joy is a Lion, the stunning songs, Golden Guilt, Should Not Roam and now,At First Light. David Geraghty released his debut solo album Kill Your Darlings in 2007, to critical and fan acclaim. The album was also nominated for a Choice Music Prize that year. 2009 saw David return with his second solo offering, The Victory Dance. Both of these albums were written and recorded between stints in the hectic Bell X1 touring schedule.
This will be a very special intimate gig not to be missed.
€16/€14
8pm
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Saturday 7 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly –(057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Dominic and Mary Together
This year Dominic Kirwan and Mary Duff join forces for a tour of the UK and Ireland with an all new, eagerly awaited, show. This show will feature that eclectic mix and style that epitomises Tyrone man Dominic and Meath maiden Mary’s enduring qualities that make them two of Ireland’s most popular singers. Fans can look forward to a complete new look show with both singers having equal billing. Expect a duet or two along the way but be assured of a super night with two of our most loved and talented entertainers. A new five piece band of vastly experienced musicians will also feature, ensuring this will add to, what promises to be, one of the musical highlights of the year!
€25
8pm
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Sunday 15 – Saturday 21 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly –(057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Fiddler on the Roof
Birr Stage Guild
Set in 1905 during the last years of Tsarist rule, in the Russian village of Anatevka we meet the local milkman Tevye, as he strives to keep up the traditions of his race and culture. With husbands to be found for his five daughters, Yente the Matchmaker is kept busy and we meet the many characters who bring to life this story of struggle, hardship and laughter. From its first performance in New York in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof has enthralled audiences all over the world through its wonderful music and dramatic characters. Featuring an incredibly evocative tapestry of Jewish traditional music and songs including ‘If I Were a Rich Man‘, ‘Sunrise, Sunset‘, ‘Matchmaker’, and ‘To Life‘.
With Director Paul Norton, Musical Director Enda O’Connor, Choreographer Grace McGrath, Birr Stage Guild has assembled a highly talented cast of singers and actors, both new and old, for what promises to be one of their finest productions ever.
€40 Sunday – Patrons Night / €14 Monday / €16 Tuesday & Wednesday / €18 Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
8pm
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Tuesday 24 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Film@BirrTheatre– “Ida”
Dir: Pawel Pawlikowski, 2013, Poland, 80 mins, Cert: 15A, Language: Polish
Starring: Agata Kulesza, Agata Trzebuchowska, Dawid Ogrodnik
Anna has spent her whole life in cloistered devotion to God. Before taking her vows, she meets her hard-living aunt and discovers that her Jewish parents were murdered during the Nazi occupation. This disciple of Christ and cynical, world-weary Communist then set off on a road trip which becomes a voyage of personal discovery and reconciliation. Ida addresses the national burden of guilt and forgiveness in the aftermath of World War II.
€5/€3
8pm
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Friday 27 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly –(057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
The Hen Night Epiphany by Jimmy Murphy
Laois Open Door Drama Group
Well know and successful playwright, Jimmy Murphy’s (Brothers of the Bush; The Kings of the Kilburn High Road) play asks the question, should some secrets never be kept no matter what the cost. Five women come together for a hen night and to help clear out a run-down cottage a week before the wedding of it’s new owner Una. Joining her on this hen night of sorts, are her two best friends, Kelly and Triona, her soon to be mother-in-law Olive, and Olive’s best friend Anta. But Una is keeping a secret that, if revealed will destroy all hopes of her dream wedding and living happily ever after with the love of her life. As the play unfolds, we see the women one by one forced to confront awkward truths of their own.
€13/€11
8pm
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Saturday 28 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Brick Flicks
CreateSchool.ie
Following the successful workshop in January, kids have the opportunity, once again, to bring their Lego minifigure to life and develop their filmmaking skills thanks to Brick Flicks stop motion workshop. Experienced tutors will share tips and techniques on set building, filming, editing and creating soundscapes. Participants will work in small groups to collaborate and create the set, storyboard and plan their stop motion movie and then to film and produce it. The workshop is focused on hands on learning. Participation in previous workshops is not necessary – new filmmakers always welcome!
All materials are supplied including mobile film studio kit of iPads so all you need to bring is your favourite Lego character.
Workshop fee: €20 (3 hours workshop)
Age 8-13
10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
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Sunday 29 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Birr Comhaltas Annual Concert
A lively evening of traditional music and dance for all. Come along for a toe-tapping night of live music featuring local and national talent.
Special Guest Ace Accordionist JOHN BOWE (London & Birr)
€15/€12
8pm
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Tuesday 31 March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com.
Film@BirrTheatre– “Mystery Road”
Dir: Ivan Sen, 2013, Australia, 112 mins, Cert: CLUB, Language: English
Starring: Aaron Pedersen, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten, Jack Thompson, Tasma Walton
In an outback town, Jay Swan, an Indigenous cowboy detective, returns home to solve the murder of a teenage Indigenous girl whose body is found under the highway trucking route out of town. Jay is alienated from both the white-dominated police force and the Indigenous community, including his teenage daughter, whom he discovers is connected to the murdered girl. Mystery Road is a gripping murder mystery with a cultural perspective.
€5/€3
8pm
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For further information contact (057) 9122911 or www.birrtheatre.com
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly
