APRIL 2007 LIMERICK

Live Music Listings

Thursday 12 April 2007
UL Music Soc: Hell For Metal 9.00pm Baker Place
The Immediate 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
TKO Kiernan McMullan 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Tortuga! Main Room: Johnny Da Bomb + JJ - Commercial Dance + Chart Hits. Green Room: Viva Music Crew - House + Electro plus Open Decs from 8pm. €5/7 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Friday 13th April 2007
The Ghostwood Project Hooray For Humans, Sea Dog 8.00pm Baker Place
Niamh Ni Charra 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Living on Fridays Main Room: KC (Red FM) + Dermot Long - House. Trinity 2: Erick - Indie + HipHop Anthems. Greenroom: Guest Bands and DJs. €8 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Saturday 14 April 2007
Robert Blake Agitated Radio Pilot 9.00pm Baker Place
La Boutique Dolan's Warehouse
The Twang €17.45 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Trinity Rooms Greenroom + Courtyard: Guest Acts. Trinity 2: Mack 3 - HipHop. Main Room: Paul Webb. 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Sunday 15 April 2007
Leslie Dowdall and Mike Hanrahan 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Paddy Power Irish Karaoke Championships 9.00pm Gables, Athea
Retro DJ Paul Webb - Classic Dance Tracks + Upfront Indie + Hip Hop Trinity Rooms

Tuesday 17 April 2007
Milkshake The Official Mary I Night Out! Main Room: JJ - Student Classics + Smooth Dancefloor Fillers. Trinity 2: DJ Keith - Indie. GreenRoom: Open Mic with Steve. 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Wednesday 18 April 2007
Polly Gibbons Limerick Jazz Society Presents 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Feckin Fivers The Official UL Night Out! Greenroom: Phono. Main Room: JJ. Trinity Rooms

Thursday 19 April 2007
Roesy €17.45 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Tortuga! Main Room: Johnny Da Bomb + JJ - Commercial Dance + Chart Hits. Green Room: Viva Music Crew - House + Electro plus Open Decs from 8pm. €5/7 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Friday 20 April 2007
Stanley Super 800 9.00pm Baker Place
John Spillane €17.45 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Tommy Fleming €30 8.00pm Friar's Gate Theatre
The Aftermath Pukka Up (Main Room11pm) 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
Living on Fridays Main Room: KC (Red FM) + Dermot Long - House. Trinity 2: Erick - Indie + HipHop Anthems. Greenroom: Guest Bands and DJs. €8 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Saturday 21 April 2007
Roots Reggae Cheebah Presents 8.00pm Baker Place
Future Kings of Spain Sanzkrit €17.45 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Jodavino 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Crazy P 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
Trinity Rooms Greenroom + Courtyard: Guest Acts. Trinity 2: Mack 3 - HipHop. Main Room: Paul Webb. €10 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Sunday 22 April 2007
Paddy Power Irish Karaoke Championships 9.00pm Gables, Athea
Lucky Dube €16 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
Retro DJ Paul Webb - Classic Dance Tracks + Upfront Indie + Hip Hop Trinity Rooms

Tuesday 24 April 2007
Paul Brock and Enda Scahill 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Milkshake The Official Mary I Night Out! Main Room: JJ - Student Classics + Smooth Dancefloor Fillers. Trinity 2: DJ Keith - Indie. GreenRoom: Open Mic with Steve. €5 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Wednesday 25 April 2007
Havana Son Limerick Jazz Society Presents 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Lucky Dube 8.00pm Trinity Rooms
Feckin Fivers The Official UL Night Out! Greenroom: Phono. Main Room: JJ. Trinity Rooms

Thursday 26 April 2007
We Should Be Dead 9.00pm Baker Place
John Power (The Las, Cast) €14.45 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Tortuga! Main Room: Johnny Da Bomb + JJ - Commercial Dance + Chart Hits. Green Room: Viva Music Crew - House + Electro plus Open Decs from 8pm. €5/7 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Friday 27 April 2007
Delorentos 9.00pm Baker Place
Nu Killa Kru 11.15pm Baker Place
Unite Tribe 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
The Frank and Walters €17.45 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Tribute to Christopher Lynch With Limerick's tenor Michael Nash, Carmel Conway Soprano, The McCormack singers from Limerick and Jean O'Brien, accompanist €35 8.00pm Rathkeale House Hotel
Channel One Electric City w/ Christian Smith (Main Room 11pm) 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
Living on Fridays Main Room: KC (Red FM) + Dermot Long - House. Trinity 2: Erick - Indie + HipHop Anthems. Greenroom: Guest Bands and DJs. €8 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Saturday 28 April 2007
Fionn Regan 8.00pm €17.45 Dolan's Warehouse
Let's Face the Music Drawing Room Opera Company €12/10 8.00pm Friar's Gate Theatre
Trinity Rooms Greenroom + Courtyard: Guest Acts. Trinity 2: Mack 3 - HipHop. Main Room: Paul Webb. €10 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
Liam Clancy 8.00pm University Concert Hall

Sunday 29 April 2007
Paddy Power Irish Karaoke Championships 9.00pm Gables, Athea
Retro DJ Paul Webb - Classic Dance Tracks + Upfront Indie + Hip Hop Trinity Rooms Every Sunday
Sunday Jazz Brunch 12 noon to 4pm. Harris Bar and Brasserie, Bishops Quay, limerick.

Every Monday
ARTiculate, upstairs in the Sallyport Bar, Johnsgate, Limerick

THEATRE

19 April - 21 April
Annie - The Family Musical

The next major production for Limerick's award winning musical society will be the time honoured and much loved musical Annie - starring Myles Breen as Mrs. Hannigan and introducing Ceire Moroney as the orphan Annie!

An orphan, Annie, and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury for a week as a part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks. However, Annie's stay turns out to be much more than anyone had bargained for as she works her way into everyone's hearts and learns a few things for herself.

The story revolves around an 11-year-old orphan who longs for her parents to rescue her from the Municipal Orphanage and its mean-spirited matron, Agatha Hannigan. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks stumbles upon the little orphan and decides to adopt her, he must first deal with Miss Hannigan's opportunistic schemes.

This is a real family show featuring the best of Limerick talent under the direction of Richie Ryan, Choreographer Niamh O'Connell and Chorus Director Maire Keary Scanlon. Just some of the wonderful musical numbers include Hard Knock Life, Tomorrow, Easy Street, Little Girls, NYC and You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.

Starring Chirs Rowley as Oliver Warbucks, Sinead Sullivan as Grace Farrell, Richie Ryan as Rooster, Miriam Ball as Lily St. Regis and over twenty young orphans and the very talented Limerick Musical Society cast members. Limerick Musical Society. 8.00pm.
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

Tuesday 24 April at 8pm
ABBA THE SHOW by Smackee
ABBA The Show by Smackee is a fantastic two hour production revisiting all the hits of the legendary ABBA including Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Fernando, Waterloo, Mamma Mia and many more. With sensational costumes, lighting and sound – see and hear Benny, Bjorn, Frieda and Agnetha perform in this truly stunning show – A Night of ABBA Nostalgia you will never forget! ABBA The Show has been acclaimed the best show of its kind throughout the world. It is brought to you by West End Productions and performed for you by the award winning Showgroup – Smackee! So step back in time to an era when flares were all fashionable and glitter was great because the legend lives on!!!
TICKETS: €22.50 / Conc. €20
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

Thursday 26th April @ 8pm
Let's Face the Music
In her new show, Liz Sings of Liebe! L'amour!.Lurve! In a program that flirts with Verdi, sambas with Sondheim, seduces with Cole Porter and teases with Flanders and Swann, Liz enfolds them all in her own sublimely ridiculous embrace. Liz Ryan is a world class singer and entertainer with the gift of a beautiful voice and a brilliant sense of humour. Join Liz and Frances Kelleher on piano and don't miss an absolutely super evening of music and wit. 8.00pm. Drawing Room Opera Company .
TICKETS: €12/10
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

Saturday 28 April at 8pm
An Evening with LIAM CLANCY & FRIENDS

Celebrating the outstanding success of his latest CD, Yes…Those Were the Days, which was the biggest selling Irish Folk album of 2006, Liam Clancy embarks on a Spring Tour in 2007. This will see him returning to Limerick following his hugely successful sell out show in the city last year!

An Evening with Liam Clancy and Friends will be a richly enjoyable night at the theatre with one of Ireland’s all time favourite performers as he delivers a powerful and moving show full of passion and energy, which belie the years of this seasoned campaigner. He will make you laugh, give you food for thought and betimes bring a tear to your eye.

There are the classic songs made famous by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, stories of growing up in Ireland of the 40’s and 50’s, tales of Greenwich Village in the heady days of the early 60’s and some pertinent observations on the state of the nation we live in today. Clancy delivers with an undeniable charm and a precious talent, which is a joy to behold.

With Paul Grant on Guitar and Kevin Evans on Banjo and Mandolin. Guest artists to be announced.
TICKETS: €32 / €30
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

02 May 2007 until 04 May 2007
Tops Odyssey
8.00pm
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

25 April - 05 May 2007 (Previews 23rd & 24th April)
Gagarin Way
By Gregory Burke. Island Theatre Company. 8.00pm.
Previews 23rd & 24th April, €12.
TICKETS: €18/15
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: Belltable Arts Centre

DANCE

Saturday 12th May @ 8pm
The Irish National Youth Ballet presents Dance the Classics
INYB Co.’s Spring Season will feature highlights from the ballet Coppelia created into a suite by Katherine Lewis. Music by Leo Delibes and sets by Alain Ruelle flown in from Paris. Coppelia is one of the most favourite ballets in the classical repertoire and is much loved by dancers and audience alike. Spring, being a time for refreshment and renewal, INYB embarks on new and original works of choreography. Unusual dance pieces to unusual music will give an interesting and different mood to this season. The programme includes Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra a piece created for our younger dancers. The senior dancers will perform to the beautiful and lanquid Alfred Schnittke's Suite in the old Style both choreographed by Artistic Director Anne Campbell Crawford.
TICKETS: €18/€12
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

Limerick Tango
Argentine Tango with an Argentine teacher.
Beginners 7.15pm
Improvers 8.30pm
Free Milonga 9.30-10.30
TICKETS: €10
BOOKING/INFO: www.limericktango.com
VENUE: Limerick Boatclub,

Thursdays
Salsa in the City
Salsa Classes with Cathriona and Reiner, Every Thursday.
20:15h Advanced
21:15h Improvers
21:15h Beginners (Full course only - contact us for details)
BOOKING/INFO: 087-2666060 086-8382315 reiner.dojen@ul.ie
VENUE: Daffy's Bar, Catherine Street, Limerick

Thursdays
Latin Carnival - Salsa, Merengue, Baciata, Cha-Cha
Latin Carnival - Salsa, Merengue, Baciata, Cha-Cha. 22:00h till late.
VENUE: Daffy's Bar, Catherine Street, Limerick

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
SHALL WE DANCE
Limerick Dance Classes Monday nights in Pery's Hotel Glentworth Street. 7p.m.
Ballroom, Latin American, Jive & Swing Classes.
See dates on: www.shallwedance.ie
MONDAYS
Starting January 8th
7p.m. Beg. (Singles) Ballroom
8p.m. Beg. (Couples) Ballroom
9p.m. Intermediate Ballroom
TUESDAYS
Starting January 9th
7p.m. Beg Singles Swing & Jive
8p.m. Beg Couples Swing & Jive
9p.m.Intermediate Swing & Jive
THURSDAYS
Starting January 11th
7p.m. Beg (Over 50's) Ballroom
8p.m.Beg Couples Ballroom
9p.m.Beg Latin American
10p.m Intermediate Latin
BOOKING/INFO: Bridget Harte A.I.B.B.D on 086 3811065.
VENUE: Pery's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick.

Wednesday
SHALL WE DANCE
Limerick Dance Classes Monday nights in Pery's Hotel Glentworth Street. 7p.m.
Ballroom, Latin American, Jive & Swing Classes.
See dates on: www.shallwedance.ie
WEDNESDAYS
Starting January 10th
7p.m. Beginners Ballroom
8p.m. Beg Jive/Swing
9pm Revision Ballroom/Jive
BOOKING/INFO: Bridget Harte A.I.B.B.D on 086 3811065.
VENUE: Woodstock Hotel, Ennis.

Limerick School of Ballet
Limerick
Co. Limerick

Mc Inerney Cronin SchooL
Limerick
Co. Limerick

GALLERIES

Opens 31st March - 24th June 2007
ev+a 2007
ev+a 2007, curated by Klaus Ottmann, will open on 31st March. "e v+ a, a collaboration among artists, curators, sponsors, workers and committee members, presents yearly to audiences of and in Limerick the testimony that the best of contemporary art offers for the assessment, understanding and celebration of the contemporary culture that surrounds us. Further details about ev+a are available at www.eva.ie.
TICKETS: ADMISSION FREE
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: +353 (061)310633 / Email: artgallery@limerickcity.ie
VENUE: Limerick City Gallery, Carnegie Building, Pery Square, Limerick.

Now Showing
The Moon Chronicles by Suzanne Fox

Suzanne’s work examines the complexities and conflicts of the human spirit, the power of the mind and the struggle to achieve higher consciousness. She deals with the ordinary and the drama that surrounds it. Aspects of power, weakness, violence, fear and submission are all investigated. It is not narrative but aims to be intellectually fluid allowing the viewer to explore many avenues before arriving at a conclusion. Suzanne utilizes humble, organic and industrial materials to create a visualization of vulnerability, endurance and metamorphosis.

In her paintings Suzanne looks to nature and in particular the ancient standing stones we see throughout the world. To her these stones are potent symbols of endurance and resilience. They are worn and ever changing and it is this timeless presence, this sense of survival that her work is about. The artist deals with the obscure and almost hidden aspects of life, the secretive side, a side that is difficult to interpret.

We would love you have your company at our exhibition openings so feel free to come along, meet the artist and view the art work on display while enjoying a glass of wine.

If you are unable to attend an opening, exhibitions can be viewed during opening hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm and on show evenings
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

Ongoing
Kilmallock Museum and History Trail
Collection of implements from industrial, farming, shop and home life in the 19th and 20th century.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: Kilmallock Museum and History Trail, Limerick.

Foynes Flying Boats Museum
The museum recalls the 1930's with a wide range of exhibits and graphic illustrations.
TICKETS Adult £3.00 Child £1.50
BOOKING/INFO: Mar - Oct Mon - Sun 10.00 - 6.00
VENUE: Foynes + 353 69 65416

COMEDY

24th April
Schnitzel Comedy Club
8.00pm.
VENUE: Baker Place

25th April
Lisa Richards Comedy Presents Neil Delamere
8.00pm
VENUE: Dolan's Warehouse

WZN KIDS?

19 April - 21 April
Annie - The Family Musical

The next major production for Limerick's award winning musical society will be the time honoured and much loved musical Annie - starring Myles Breen as Mrs. Hannigan and introducing Ceire Moroney as the orphan Annie!

An orphan, Annie, and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury for a week as a part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks. However, Annie's stay turns out to be much more than anyone had bargained for as she works her way into everyone's hearts and learns a few things for herself.

The story revolves around an 11-year-old orphan who longs for her parents to rescue her from the Municipal Orphanage and its mean-spirited matron, Agatha Hannigan. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks stumbles upon the little orphan and decides to adopt her, he must first deal with Miss Hannigan's opportunistic schemes.

This is a real family show featuring the best of Limerick talent under the direction of Richie Ryan, Choreographer Niamh O'Connell and Chorus Director Maire Keary Scanlon. Just some of the wonderful musical numbers include Hard Knock Life, Tomorrow, Easy Street, Little Girls, NYC and You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.

Starring Chirs Rowley as Oliver Warbucks, Sinead Sullivan as Grace Farrell, Richie Ryan as Rooster, Miriam Ball as Lily St. Regis and over twenty young orphans and the very talented Limerick Musical Society cast members. Limerick Musical Society. 8.00pm.

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

MISCELLANEOUS

19 April - 21 April
Annie - The Family Musical
The next major production for Limerick's award winning musical society will be the time honoured and much loved musical Annie - starring Myles Breen as Mrs. Hannigan and introducing Ceire Moroney as the orphan Annie!

An orphan, Annie, and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury for a week as a part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks. However, Annie's stay turns out to be much more than anyone had bargained for as she works her way into everyone's hearts and learns a few things for herself.

The story revolves around an 11-year-old orphan who longs for her parents to rescue her from the Municipal Orphanage and its mean-spirited matron, Agatha Hannigan. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks stumbles upon the little orphan and decides to adopt her, he must first deal with Miss Hannigan's opportunistic schemes.

This is a real family show featuring the best of Limerick talent under the direction of Richie Ryan, Choreographer Niamh O'Connell and Chorus Director Maire Keary Scanlon. Just some of the wonderful musical numbers include Hard Knock Life, Tomorrow, Easy Street, Little Girls, NYC and You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.

Starring Chirs Rowley as Oliver Warbucks, Sinead Sullivan as Grace Farrell, Richie Ryan as Rooster, Miriam Ball as Lily St. Regis and over twenty young orphans and the very talented Limerick Musical Society cast members. Limerick Musical Society. 8.00pm.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

Tuesday 24 April at 8pm
ABBA THE SHOW by Smackee

ABBA The Show by Smackee is a fantastic two hour production revisiting all the hits of the legendary ABBA including Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Fernando, Waterloo, Mamma Mia and many more. With sensational costumes, lighting and sound – see and hear Benny, Bjorn, Frieda and Agnetha perform in this truly stunning show – A Night of ABBA Nostalgia you will never forget! ABBA The Show has been acclaimed the best show of its kind throughout the world. It is brought to you by West End Productions and performed for you by the award winning Showgroup – Smackee! So step back in time to an era when flares were all fashionable and glitter was great because the legend lives on!!!
TICKETS: €22.50 / Conc. €20
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

Friday 27 April at 8pm
COLIN FRY & TONY STOCKWELL

An evening of psychic communication and clairvoyance with the Best of British Mediumship - join TV’s favourite mediums for an entertaining and emotional evening full of tears and laughter.

Colin Fry and Tony Stockwell’s perspective on the subject of death provides comfort to many, especially the bereaved. Their amazingly accurate messages will snap even the hardest sceptic out of their cynicism. The messages come thick and fast as they take turns to dart around, listening to the unseen spirits and unravelling even the most cryptic of details. Their unique delivery will delight and stun their loyal audience with amazingly accurate messages from loved ones who have passed over.
TICKETS: €30
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

Saturday 28 April at 8pm
An Evening with LIAM CLANCY & FRIENDS

Celebrating the outstanding success of his latest CD, Yes…Those Were the Days, which was the biggest selling Irish Folk album of 2006, Liam Clancy embarks on a Spring Tour in 2007. This will see him returning to Limerick following his hugely successful sell out show in the city last year!

An Evening with Liam Clancy and Friends will be a richly enjoyable night at the theatre with one of Ireland’s all time favourite performers as he delivers a powerful and moving show full of passion and energy, which belie the years of this seasoned campaigner. He will make you laugh, give you food for thought and betimes bring a tear to your eye.

There are the classic songs made famous by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, stories of growing up in Ireland of the 40’s and 50’s, tales of Greenwich Village in the heady days of the early 60’s and some pertinent observations on the state of the nation we live in today. Clancy delivers with an undeniable charm and a precious talent, which is a joy to behold.

With Paul Grant on Guitar and Kevin Evans on Banjo and Mandolin. Guest artists to be announced.
TICKETS: €32 / €30
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

Opens 31st March - 24th June 2007
ev+a 2007
ev+a 2007, curated by Klaus Ottmann, will open on 31st March. "e v+ a, a collaboration among artists, curators, sponsors, workers and committee members, presents yearly to audiences of and in Limerick the testimony that the best of contemporary art offers for the assessment, understanding and celebration of the contemporary culture that surrounds us. Further details about ev+a are available at www.eva.ie.
TICKETS: ADMISSION FREE
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: +353 (061)310633 / Email: artgallery@limerickcity.ie
VENUE: Limerick City Gallery, Carnegie Building, Pery Square, Limerick.

Every Wednesday until end 2006
The White House Poetry Revival
Open-mic session followed by a guest published poet. Time: 9.00pm
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Phone: +353 61 412377
VENUE: White House, 52 O'Connell St., Limerick

Ongoing
Workshops
Classes in Art, Drama, Youth Theatre and Arts and Crafts continue weekly.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.