DECEMBER 2005 LIMERICK

Live Music Listings

Thursday 1st December 2005
Ten Past Seven Green Room Trinity Rooms 8.00pm
Get Busy Thursdays with Johnny Da Bomb Trinity Rooms, The Granary. Free before 12. Trinity Rooms €5 11.00pm
Paddy Casey University Concert Hall €32.5 8.00pm

Friday 02 December 2005
Green Room Live Followed by Pop Factory €10/7 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
Johnny Da Bomb (Main Room) €10/7 11.00pm Trinity Rooms KC (Main Room) + Dj Erick (Trinity 2) Trinity Rooms €10/7 11.00pm The Sound and The Furey Fundraiser for Bushy Park University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Saturday 03 December 2005
The Devlins Dolan's Warehouse €17.5 8.00pm Turn Boss Volletti Dolan's Warehouse 8.00pm Nathan Kaye Riddler's €8 9.30pm Paul Webb (Main Room) Johnny Da Bomb (Trinity 2) Trinity Rooms €12/10 11.00pm

Sunday 04 December 2005
The Sunday Trad Session Craic, Ceol + Caint Sally Port 9.00pm Johnny Da Bomb (Main Room) Paul Webb (Trinity 2). Free before 12. Trinity Rooms €5 11.00pm Abba The Show Smackee University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Monday 05 December 2005
The Proclaimers Dolan's Warehouse €28 8.00pm Open Mike Night Sally Port 9.00pm Miller Band Comp 2006 Greenroom Trinity Rooms 8.00pm Massive Mondays Trinity Rooms, The Granary. Resident DJ Johnny Da Bomb Trinity Rooms €12/5 11.00pm Irish Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Wednesday 07 December 2005
Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra The Art of Mary Hegarty University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Thursday 08 December 2005
Biffy Clyro Dolan's Warehouse €17.5 8.00pm Get Busy Thursdays with Johnny Da Bomb Trinity Rooms, The Granary. Free before 12. Trinity Rooms €5 11.00pm

Friday 09 December 2005
John Spillane Dolan's Warehouse €17.5 8.00pm KC (Main Room) + Dj Erick (Trinity 2) Trinity Rooms €10/7 11.00pm

Saturday 10 December 2005
Carnival Saloon Dolan's Warehouse €13 9.00pm Paul Webb (Main Room) Johnny Da Bomb (Trinity 2) Trinity Rooms €12/10 11.00pm University of Limerick Orchestra Owen Lorigan (piano). Michael John Ryan (conductor). Guest Choir: Cantette. University Concert Hall €12/5 8.00pm

Sunday 11 December 2005
The Sunday Trad Session Craic, Ceol + Caint Sally Port 9.00pm Johnny Da Bomb (Main Room) Paul Webb (Trinity 2). Free before 12. Trinity Rooms €5 11.00pm Damien Dempsey University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Monday 12 December 2005
Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott Dolan's Warehouse €37 7.30pm Open Mike Night Sally Port 9.00pm Miller Band Comp 2006 Greenroom Trinity Rooms 8.00pm

Tuesday 13 December 2005
Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott Dolan's Warehouse €37 7.30pm Thunder From Down Under University Concert Hall €30 8.00pm

Wednesday 14 December 2005
Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott Dolan's Warehouse €37 7.30pm A Tribute to the Musicals University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Thursday 15 December 2005
Get Busy Thursdays with Johnny Da Bomb Trinity Rooms The Granary. Free before 12. Trinity Rooms €5 11.00pm It's A Christmas Cracker Singalong Concert of Christmas Gems University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Friday 16 December 2005
Kila Dolan's Warehouse €17.5 8.00pm KC (Main Room) + Dj Erick (Trinity 2) Trinity Rooms €10/7 11.00pm

Saturday 17 December 2005
Starsailor Dolan's Warehouse 8.00pm Pearl Jamm Tribute act Dolan's Warehouse 9.00pm Joey Negro Trinity Rooms €14 10.00pm Paul Webb (Main Room) Johnny Da Bomb (Trinity 2) Trinity Rooms €12/10 11.00pm Handel's Messiah Limerick Choral Union University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Sunday 18 December 2005
Jackie Daly and John Carty Upstairs Dolan's Warehouse 8.00pm The Sunday Trad Session Craic, Ceol + Caint Sally Port 9.00pm Johnny Da Bomb (Main Room) Paul Webb (Trinity 2). Free before 12. Trinity Rooms €5 11.00pm High Voltage Born To Perform Christmas Show University Concert Hall 8.00pm

Monday 19 December 2005
Open Mike Night Sally Port 9.00pm

Thursday 22 December 2005
The Celtic Tenors University Concert Hall €35/30 8.00pm

Friday 23 December 2005
Doolittle Pixies Tribute Dolan's Warehouse 9.00pm La Boutique Dolan's Warehouse €10 11.30pm

Wednesday 28 December 2005
la Boutique Dolan's Warehouse €10 11.30pm

Thursday 29 December 2005
Felix Da Housecat Trinity Rooms €20 9.00pm

Saturday 31 December 2005
Zoo2 New Years Eve bash Zoo2

Kilmallock Museum & History Trail
This museum holds a collection of implements from industrial, farming, shop and home life in the 19th and 20th century.
Tel: + 353 63-91300. Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Monday 5th– Friday 9th December
Lovers at Versailles

Quarry Players Present: Lovers at Versailles, is a comedy-drama from Bernard Farrell. It tells the story of Stephen, who has just died, leaving behind three women. His wife, who has always suspected that Stephen is having an affair; his daughter Isobel, who wishes to take full advantage of the opportunity, and his other 'spinster' daughter Anna, who now finally has a second chance at happiness, but is it at too high a price? Stephen also leaves a legacy of a string of love letters to a mystery woman. Farrell manages to weave humour and compassion into contemporary life, which will bring bittersweet laughter and heartfelt longing in equal measure, ensuring an entertaining evening for all.

TICKETS: €13 Concessions €11
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 319866. Web: www.belltable.ie
VENUE: Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick.

Tuesday 13 December at 8pm
THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER

Dynamic dance routines, colourful costumes, state-of-the-art lighting, hilarious humour, and hard bodies make the Thunder experience like no other male revue show in the world. Valiant hearts, washboard abs and sensitive souls are apparent during the time the men of Thunder take you on a fantasy flight through past eras and even into the future.

The internationally acclaimed Australian male revue show and its charismatic troupe helps make fantasy become reality with the blink of an eye. Regarded by millions as a visual spectacular for those who appreciate the fine male form, Thunder is in one fan’s words “eye candy” for women of all ages everywhere.

Their impressive physical shape and great personalities have made Thunder a favourite as guests for television appearances that include Sally Jessie Raphael, CNN, Hard Copy, Leeza Gibbons, Jenny Jones, Entertainment Tonight, the Wayne Brady Show, E! Entertainment’s Wild On Las Vegas, the Travel Channel.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Wednesday 14 December at 8pm
A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSICALS

Jessica Bray & Friends present A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSICALS. Featuring songs from Chicago, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Chorus Line, Into the Woods, My Fair Lady, Follies, Guys and Dolls, Assassins, Steel Pier and Oklahoma!

Starring: Jessica Bray with Judy O’Connor, Martin McNelis, Aodan Fox, Ian McGlynn, Jean McGlynn, Denise Broderick, Janet Woods, Paul McGowan, Darren Nash, Edel Heaney, Ronan O’Brien, Kevin Kiely and May O’Halloran.

Dancing Troup: Barbara Henn, Niamh O’Brien, Caroline Carey, Anne Marie Fitzgerald, Jenny McGann, Olivia Nash and Holly O’Donoghue. Director: Richie Ryan. Choreographer: Niamh O’Connell. Musical Director: Noel Lennon. Featuring: Salesian Primary School & Crescent College Comprehensive Choir. Proudly Sponsored by The Hurlers Bar.

TICKETS: €15 / Concessions €12.50
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Thursday 15 December at 8pm
IT'S A CHRISTMAS CRACKER

The Singalong Players present IT'S A CHRISTMAS CRACKER. Featuring Special Guests including The Voices of Limerick. Following the success of such beautiful concerts as The Magic of Operetta and Just A Song At Twilight ~ Melodies by Candlelight, University Concert Hall is delighted to welcome back The Singalong Players on Thursday 15th December.

Star performers Linda Kenny and Damien Smith will return to the stage with some very special guests for a night of song and laughter to celebrate the special Christmas season. And, as always, the audience will become the star performers as they are invited to sing –a- long to all those well loved festive melodies!

Accompanying Linda and Damien for It's A Christmas Cracker will be special guests Sinead O'Sullivan (mezzo soprano), Breiffni Horgan (tenor), Ciaran Bermingham (acclaimed actor, direct from the recent smash hit, I Keano), dancers from Cork Arts Studio, the renowned Voices of Limerick Choir and the boys and girls from St Philomena's School Choir. Our grand master of ceremonies will be Mr Michael Twomey. Musical direction is by Michael Casey with direction by Cathal McCabe.

From Silent Night, The Snowman, Adeste Fideles, The Hallellujah Chorus and Jerusalem to All I Want for Christmas, O Holy Night, You Raised Me Up and Mary's Boy Child, the concert features all the gems associated with the festive season!

TICKETS: €18 / Concessions: €16
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Dance

15-18th December
GRAVITY AND GRACE

Daghdha Brings the 'Grace' of the Season to Limerick. Daghdha Dance Company's annual year-end programme. This year's festival runs from in our new home in John's Square, Limerick.

Daghdha Dance Company, Limerick's resident professional dance company, will present the annual Gravity and Grace festival from the 15th-18th of December. This year, the programme will be extended to four days of performances, music, storytelling and installations.

An opportunity for people to enjoy Daghdha's new home and to experience productions, performances, installations and choreographies from around the world, Gravity and Grace transforms Daghdha's main space into a public lounge and exhibition space. The programme offers something for everyone, and at no charge.

An exciting addition to this year's Gravity and Grace is the premiere of the "Limerick Trilogy," a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Michael Klien, which will kick off the festival on the evening of the 15th of December. "Limerick Trilogy is a recollection of movements, processes and thoughts uncovered and woven together at Daghdha Dance over the past two years. It aims to filter and reconfigure the sediments of everyday life into patterns and movements," said Klien. "I am delighted to share this work with the public as part of Gravity and Grace, an eminent appointment of Daghdha's season, where we can open up our space and vision to the public."

Also part of the Gravity and Grace schedule is Mamuska Night. Mamuska Nights are regularly scheduled evenings of open-mic style performance where performers and artists share their work in an inviting and friendly performance atmosphere. The Mamuska approach lends itself well to the Gravity and Grace programme as a fun evening of variety for seasoned artists and new-comers alike to enjoy. Mamuska Nights have become a favourite in Limerick and beyond.

Gravity and Grace opens is its doors from 11am-10pm on Saturday and Sunday, free of charge to the public. All are welcome to come in at any time and stay as long as they wish. Gravity and Grace is a warm and welcoming respite for cold and weary Christmas shoppers.

Gravity and Grace will offer something for everyone, featuring international performers, new work by Daghdha's artists and back by popular demand is story telling in the afternoon, with the renowned Eddie Lennihan appearing on Saturday between 2pm and 5pm and upcoming seanachi Tim Evans on Sunday between 2pm and 5pm.

All are welcome to any and all of Gravity and Grace, a warm and inviting destination to relax and enjoy the sprit of the season, incredible performances and a hot cup of coffee or tea!

Gravity and Grace Programme Schedule:
15 December 2005, 8 PM | Premiere of Limerick Trilogy by Daghdha Dance Company
16 December 2005, 4 PM-8 PM | Performance of various works
16 December 2005, 8 PM-11 PM | Mamuska Night
17 December 2005, 11 AM-10 PM | Performance of various works
18 December 2005, 11 AM-10 PM | Performance of various works

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Megan Chaplin / 061 467872 or 087 7956018 or Róisín Kinsella on 086 3887402.
VENUE: Daghdha Dance Company, 1 John's Square, Limerick.

Monday nights - Starting This September
SHALL WE DANCE (Starting This September)

Limerick Dance Classes Monday nights in Pery's Hotel Glentworth Street. 7p.m.

Ballroom Dance for Social Dancers 8p.m.

Swing & Jive for the Energetic, 9.p.m.

Latin American including Salsa, 10p.m.

Late Night Argenntine Tango.

Class Tutor is Bridget Harte A.I.B.B.D.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: 086-3811065
VENUE: Pery's Hotel Glentworth Street

Every Thursday
Salsa!
Salsa! Classes from 9 till 10 then salsa party till late.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: T: 00353(0)61411177 F: 00353(0)61217130 E: joe@trinityrooms.ie.
VENUE: Trinity Rooms, The Granary, Limerick.

Limerick School of Ballet
Limerick
Co. Limerick

Mc Inerney Cronin SchooL
Limerick
Co. Limerick

After a successful stint in Vicar St and Cork's City Limits during the summer, the Stars of Naked Camera continue to ride the bandwagon (and sure why not) and return to Vicar St for another stand-up session - due to popular demand don't you know. Naked Camera is a Candid Camera type show in which Maeve Higgins, Patrick McDonnell and PJ Gallagher act the Mick in public for our entertainment. On paper it sounds pretty terrible, but in reality it is a side-splitting outing, which even Tom Cruise would chuckle at. In case you don't know, Maeve Higgins is a regular contributor to the Ray Darcy Show, while Patrick McDonnell might be better known to you as Eoin McLove. Please note, no water is sprayed on any unsuspecting members of the public/celebrities. Time: 8.00pm.

TICKETS: €22.50
BOOKING/INFO: Phone: +353 61 314 483, Fax: +353 61 312 963, Email: info@dolanspub.com, Website: www.dolanspub.com
VENUE: Dolan's Warehouse, 4 Alphonsus St., Limerick.

03 December 2005 @ 8pm.
Kevin "Bloody" Wilson

Disabled Access: Facilities include hard of hearing induction loops and wheelchair positions in the auditorium.

Around 200 years ago the English government made the rather baffling decision to put their criminals on boats and send them to a much nicer place with infinitely better weather. Several generations later the result is a nation of people who are blessed with a sense of humour that is part dry English wit and part naughty convict. It therefore seems only natural that this environment should spawn the Outback Outlaw himself - Kevin Bloody Wilson.

20 years and about a billion belly laughs ago, Kevin Bloody Wilson rose from obscurity in the West Australian mining town of Kalgoorlie to become one of planet Earth's most loved comedians. These days he's got more gold and platinum albums than you could poke a boomerang at and at last count he'd sold over 3 million albums. Not bad for a convict.

After performing to over 60,000 people during an all too brief tour of the UK and Ireland during 2003, Kev’s coming back in October and November. Kev reckons he’s looking forward to doing some more shows, saying G'day to a few old fans, making a few new ones, and finally returning the loaf of bread and the chook that his great great great grandfather stole back in 1786.

Those who are familiar with Kevin Bloody Wilson's outrageous stage show will be pleased to learn that he's coming back to the mother country armed with lots of new songs as well as a bunch of old crowd faves. Those who have never seen Kev's show are advised to have a thorough medical checkup before the performance and to leave their sense of political correctness at the door. Kevin Bloody Wilson's "20 Years Of Givin' It" UK Tour is on it's way to a venue near you and due to popular demand Kev will once again be supported by the exceptionally dynamic, vivacious, and tastefully named Jenny Talia From Australia.

Fans will also be pleased to know that Kevin Bloody Wilson music and merchandise just got a lot easier to get hold of, with Kevin Bloody Wilson and Both Barrels Music having recently signed to Universal Pictures. Universal will be licensing, manufacturing, and distributing Kevin Bloody Wilson product, for the first time making it available at nearly every record store throughout the UK and the republic of Ireland.

Kevin Bloody Wilson goes to a place where no other performer dares, a place where culture and comedy collide.

TICKETS: €25.00 - 22.50
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: + 353 61 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, University of Limerick, Limerick.

The European Capital of Culture programme succeeds the original European City of Culture programme, which began in 1985. Both fall under the remit of the European Union (EU). The old programme officially ends in 2004 with Cork City becoming the first European Capital of Culture in 2005.

As well as recognising a city’s existing cultural excellence, the programme is designed to encourage cities to develop and innovate through participation in the cultural arena. It offers opportunities for social inclusion, business, education and regeneration at every level; it puts culture at the heart of city life and seeks inspiration to drive it forward.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Cork 2005
VENUE: Cork.

November 25 to December 4
Art Trail

Celebrating 10 years Art Trail are delighted to present an exciting and cutting edge programme this year. From exhibitions in reasonably usual places (Tigh Fili, Art Haven Gallery, Form Gallery, Framemakers, 18 Turns-Fota), to installations in slightly more unconventional locales (Red Abbey Tower Square, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, etc); from Open Studios (The Backwater, Parkville Studios, K Studios, Studio 23, Working Artist Studios Skibereen, The National Sculpture Factory and Peter Morgan & Judy Kravis opening up their Studio in Iniscarra.) to Masterclasses and artists talks, the Art Trail has something for every art buff and curious bystander alike.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4961449, email: info@arttrail.ie or go to our website www.arttrail.ie.
VENUE: Cork.

Bosco’s Magical Christmas and Snow White by Paula Lambert’s Puppet Theatre. Childrens Theatre: 10 a.m. and 11.45 a.m.

Christmas is coming and the Bosco household is very excited! Bosco and all his friends are busy putting up decorations and working out where to put the Christmas tree. Some of them kept on climbing up the tree and falling off again and one keeps climbing into the socks on the chimney breast. They all decide to have a Christmas party with balloons and cakes and then they find that a very bad character has stolen all the food! After much excitement they all manage to rescue the goodies and then they hear someone knocking on the door! During all this the audience participate in everything and help to find where the food had gone. It is great fun for young and old and a gentle reminder that Christmas is getting much closer! This will be followed by the enchanting fairy tale, Snow White.

TICKETS: €8
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 319866. Web: www.belltable.ie
VENUE: Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick.

Sunday 11th – Tuesday 13th December 05
Santa’s Magical Mystery

Santa’s Magical Mystery - SFX Theatre. By Shay Healy and Michael Scott. Childrens Theatre : 10a.m. and 12 p.m.

Insanity Clause jealous of his good brother Santa Clause is determined to spoil Christmas and get some attention. Darren and Santa must save the day. Follow their hilarious exploits in a show that is filled with important clues, magic spells and complaining elves. Live songs, funny lyrics and memorable choruses set this show apart – the children will be singing them all the way home.

TICKETS: €10 School Groups €8
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 319866. Web: www.belltable.ie
VENUE: Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick.

Wednesday 14th – Thursday 15th December 05
Island School Play Challenge

Schools from Limerick City, County and the wider Mid West present their short plays for the Island Theatre Company Schools' Play Challenge. Now in its eight successful year, the theme for 2005 is "CHOICES". Each school receives a teacher's support pack and drama workshop from Island to help them on their way to the Belltable. The Top Three productions will be shown at a special "Little Oscars" Ceremony in Spring 2006. The Challenge is organised to enable national schools to produce their own plays, and perform at the Belltable Arts Centre. Children Theatre 8 p.m.

TICKETS: Free
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 319866. Web: www.belltable.ie
VENUE: Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick.

26th December - 8th January
Jack and the Beanstalk

PANTO TIME! CentreStage Productions & LIT Millennium Theatre present Jack and the Beanstalk by Mike Finn. Starring Dame Myles Breen as Philippa Potty. Director, Richie Ryan. Choreoghrapher, Jean McGylnn. Musical Director, Noel Lennon.

Jack Potty isn't very smart and his mother isn't very pretty. Neither of them are very rich!

Despite never winning the Euro Millions Lottery, they get by, by cutting out luxuries like eating! That is, until evil banker, Dick Van Vault, threatens to repossess their house. With eviction looming, there's nothing for it but to put the Potty's beloved cow, Milky White, on e-bay. However, things take a turn for the peculiar when Jack comes home with a handful of magic beans. When a beanstalk stretches from the garden into the clouds, Jack realises that it's time to grab the bullet by the horns and bite the nettle. He does what any boy would do - he climbs the beanstalk to the greatest adventure since...well...last year's pantomime!

With giants, beanstalks, balletic bovine, castles in the air and golden eggs, Jack and the Beanstalk is a fun filled, musical extravaganza for all the family!

"The Horticultural experience of a lifetime" Jack

"A Story full of Beans" Jack's Mum

Mon 26th Dec @ 3pm
Tues 27th Dec @ 3pm & 8pm
Wed 28th Dec @ 3pm & 8pm
Thurs 29th Dec @ 3pm & 8pm
Fri 30th Dec @ 3pm & 8pm
Sat 31st Dec @ 3pm
Sun 1st Jan @ 3pm
Mon 2nd Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Tues 3rd Jan @ 8pm
Wed 4th Jan @ 8m
Thurs 5th Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Fri 6th Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Sat 7th Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Sun 8th Jan @ 3pm & 8pm

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: LIT Millennium Theatre.

Friday 30th December - Sunday 8th January
ALADDIN

Limerick Panto Society present ALADDIN. Various Dates shown below:
Fri 30th Dec @ 3pm & 8pm
Sat 31st Dec @ 3pm
Sun 1st Jan @ 8pm
Mon 2nd Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Tues 3rd Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Wed 4th Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Thurs 5th Jan @ 3pm
Sat 7th Jan @ 3pm & 8pm
Sun 8th Jan @ 3pm
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

More info to follow.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Saturday 10 December at 8pm
A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

UL Orchestra presents a Christmas festival.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Tuesday 13 December at 8pm
THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER

Dynamic dance routines, colourful costumes, state-of-the-art lighting, hilarious humour, and hard bodies make the Thunder experience like no other male revue show in the world. Valiant hearts, washboard abs and sensitive souls are apparent during the time the men of Thunder take you on a fantasy flight through past eras and even into the future.

The internationally acclaimed Australian male revue show and its charismatic troupe helps make fantasy become reality with the blink of an eye. Regarded by millions as a visual spectacular for those who appreciate the fine male form, Thunder is in one fan’s words “eye candy” for women of all ages everywhere.

Their impressive physical shape and great personalities have made Thunder a favourite as guests for television appearances that include Sally Jessie Raphael, CNN, Hard Copy, Leeza Gibbons, Jenny Jones, Entertainment Tonight, the Wayne Brady Show, E! Entertainment’s Wild On Las Vegas, the Travel Channel.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Wednesday 14 December at 8pm
A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSICALS

Jessica Bray & Friends present A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSICALS. Featuring songs from Chicago, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Chorus Line, Into the Woods, My Fair Lady, Follies, Guys and Dolls, Assassins, Steel Pier and Oklahoma!

Starring: Jessica Bray with Judy O’Connor, Martin McNelis, Aodan Fox, Ian McGlynn, Jean McGlynn, Denise Broderick, Janet Woods, Paul McGowan, Darren Nash, Edel Heaney, Ronan O’Brien, Kevin Kiely and May O’Halloran.

Dancing Troup: Barbara Henn, Niamh O’Brien, Caroline Carey, Anne Marie Fitzgerald, Jenny McGann, Olivia Nash and Holly O’Donoghue. Director: Richie Ryan. Choreographer: Niamh O’Connell. Musical Director: Noel Lennon. Featuring: Salesian Primary School & Crescent College Comprehensive Choir. Proudly Sponsored by The Hurlers Bar.

TICKETS: €15 / Concessions €12.50
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

Thursday 15 December at 8pm
IT'S A CHRISTMAS CRACKER

The Singalong Players present IT'S A CHRISTMAS CRACKER. Featuring Special Guests including The Voices of Limerick. Following the success of such beautiful concerts as The Magic of Operetta and Just A Song At Twilight ~ Melodies by Candlelight, University Concert Hall is delighted to welcome back The Singalong Players on Thursday 15th December.

Star performers Linda Kenny and Damien Smith will return to the stage with some very special guests for a night of song and laughter to celebrate the special Christmas season. And, as always, the audience will become the star performers as they are invited to sing –a- long to all those well loved festive melodies!

Accompanying Linda and Damien for It's A Christmas Cracker will be special guests Sinead O'Sullivan (mezzo soprano), Breiffni Horgan (tenor), Ciaran Bermingham (acclaimed actor, direct from the recent smash hit, I Keano), dancers from Cork Arts Studio, the renowned Voices of Limerick Choir and the boys and girls from St Philomena's School Choir. Our grand master of ceremonies will be Mr Michael Twomey. Musical direction is by Michael Casey with direction by Cathal McCabe.

From Silent Night, The Snowman, Adeste Fideles, The Hallellujah Chorus and Jerusalem to All I Want for Christmas, O Holy Night, You Raised Me Up and Mary's Boy Child, the concert features all the gems associated with the festive season!

TICKETS: €18 / Concessions: €16
BOOKING/INFO:
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549. VENUE:
University Concert Hall, University College Limerick, Limerick.

ONGOING EVENTS
Siamsa Tire

The National Folk Theatre of Ireland.

Our summer season offers four rare and exciting shows. Presented through the medium of theatre, using traditional song, dance and mime/movement these Siamsa Tíre performances continue to receive standing ovations both from home and worldwide audiences, captivated perhaps by the appeal of a way of life from times past and by the intriguing Celtic resonances that are so much part of Irish heritage and traditions.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: www.siamsatire.com/
VENUE: Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Town Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland.