OCTOBER 2006 LIMERICK

Live Music Listings

Friday 29 September 2006
Andy Irvine €22.5 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Living on Fridays KC + Dermot Long + Erick + Guest Bands €8 10.00pm Trinity Rooms
Pukka Up with Dermot C + Nick Bridges (Main Room) Dexter (Avalanches) + Japanese Popstars Live (Courtyard) 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
It's Broadway II Limerick Musical Society 8.00pm LIT Millennium Theatre

Saturday 30 September 2006
Paul Webb with Carey Doolan on Trumpet (Main Room) + A2DF + Viva Dj's (Courtyard) + Mac 3 (Trinity 2) €10 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
It's Broadway II Limerick Musical Society 8.00pm LIT Millennium Theatre
Simple Kid Sister 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Australian Trumpet extraordinaire, Carey Doolan. Trinity Rooms

Sunday 01 October 2006
Jawbone Wingdings €7/6 9.00pm Boat Club, Limerick
Retro Paul Webb - Classic dance tracks and upfront indie and hip hop €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Monday 02 October 2006
Articulate 9.00pm Sally Port
Monday Night Madness Mack 3 €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Tuesday 03 October 2006
Bill Coleman 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
The "Sauceboss" Bill Wharton and The Ingredients With special guest Randall "Big Daddy" Webster 10.00pm Trinity Rooms
Milkshake (The Official Mary I Night Out!) JJ + Keith Piggott (Main Room) + Erick (Trinity2) €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Wednesday 04 October 2006
Feckin Fivers Phono + Dj Erick €5 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
LIMERICK JAZZ presents: Maria Tecce Limerick Jazz Society €12/8. Doors 8.30pm, music 9.00pm. DOLANS Upstairs.

Thursday 05 October 2006
Freddie White €19.5 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Tortuga! JJ + JC €7/5 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Friday 06 October 2006
Jack L 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Eoin Coughlan 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Living on Fridays KC (Red FM) (Main Room) + 110th St Dj's (Courtyard) + Mack 3 (Trinity 2) €8 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Saturday 07 October 2006
Richie McCoy and Band 8.00pm Boat Club, Limerick
Dawn Kenny 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Sirocco Shardborne €3 9.00pm Riddler's
Paul Webb (Main Room) + Shindig Sound System (Courtyard) + Mac 3 and Mark Devlin (Trinity 2) €10 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
The Frames 8.00pm University Concert Hall

Sunday 08 October 2006
Retro Paul Webb - Classic dance tracks and upfront indie and hip hop €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms
Thank You For The Music €29.5 8.00pm University Concert Hall

Monday 09 October 2006
Articulate 9.00pm Sally Port
Monday Night Madness Mack 3 €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Tuesday 10 October 2006
Milkshake (The Official Mary I Night Out!) JJ + Keith Piggott (Main Room) + Erick (Trinity2) €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Wednesday 11 October 2006
Nils Wogram and Root 70 (upstairs) 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
LIMERICK JAZZ presents: NILS WOGRAM Quintet. Limerick Jazz Society €15/10. Doors 8.30pm, music 9.00pm. DOLANS Upstairs.

Thursday 12 October 2006
Director €12 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Albert Niland €12 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Tortuga! JJ + JC €7/5 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Friday 13 October 2006
Goldie Lookin Chain €29 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Living on Fridays Dermot Long (Main Room) + Babystrange (Courtyard) + Erick (Trinity 2) €8 10.00pm Trinity Rooms
Susan Bluechild 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Saturday 14 October 2006
The Stone Roses Experience €15 9.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Trinity Rooms Paul Webb (Main Room) + 110th Street (Courtyard) + Mac 3 (Trinity 2) €10 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Sunday 15 October 2006
Retro Paul Webb - Classic dance tracks and upfront indie and hip hop €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Monday 16 October 2006
Articulate 9.00pm Sally Port
Monday Night Madness Mack 3 €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Tuesday 17 October 2006
Milkshake (The Official Mary I Night Out!) JJ + Keith Piggott (Main Room) + Erick (Trinity2) €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Wednesday 18 October 2006
Aidan O Donnell and Kieran Munnelly Album launch 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Kieran Goss €22.5/20 8.00pm LIT Millennium Theatre
Feckin Fivers Phono + Dj Erick €5 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Thursday 19 October 2006
Foy Vance 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
The Harlem Gospel Choir €31.5 8.00pm LIT Millennium Theatre
Tortuga! JJ + JC €7/5 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Friday 20 October 2006
The Irish Pink Floyd 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Living on Fridays KC (Main Room) + Messiah J + The Expert (Courtyard) + Mac 3 (Trinty 2) €8 10.00pm Trinity Rooms
Madama Butterfly €40/25 8.00pm University Concert Hall

Saturday 21 October 2006
Foster and Allen €27.5 8.00pm LIT Millennium Theatre
Trinity Rooms Paul Webb (Main Room) + Arveene (Courtyard) + Mac 3 (Trinity 2) €10 9.00pm Trinity Rooms
Die Fledermaus €40/25 8.00pm University Concert Hall

Sunday 22 October 2006
Retro Paul Webb - Classic dance tracks and upfront indie and hip hop €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Monday 23 October 2006
Articulate 9.00pm Sally Port
Monday Night Madness Mack 3 €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Tuesday 24 October 2006
David Kitt €22.5 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Milkshake (The Official Mary I Night Out!) JJ + Keith Piggott (Main Room) + Erick (Trinity2) €5 11.00pm Trinity Rooms

Wednesday 25 October 2006
The Blizzards €12 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Feckin Fivers Phono + Dj Erick €5 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Thursday 26 October 2006
Tortuga! JJ + JC €7/5 10.00pm Trinity Rooms
Phantom and The Musicals Smackee €22.5 8.00pm University Concert Hall

Friday 27 October 2006
Sinnerboy 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
The Aftermath 10.00pm Trinity Rooms

Saturday 28 October 2006
Star Belgrade Seneca €5 8.00pm Boat Club, Limerick
Juliet Turner €22.5 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
The 4 of Us €22.5 8.00pm Dolan's Warehouse
Trinity Rooms The Cuban Brothers (Main Room) + Mucca (Courtyard) + Mac 3 (Trinity 2) €10 9.00pm Trinity Rooms

Wednesday 01 November 2006
LIMERICK JAZZ presents: ZRAZY Maria Walsh (vocals, flute) Carole Nelson (saxophone, piano) with house trio. €12/8. Doors 8.30pm, music 9.00pm. DOLANS Upstairs.e

Wednesday 08 November 2006
LIMERICK JAZZ presents: HORA €12/8. Klezmer/Arabic/Balkan/jazz. Doors 8.30pm, music 9.00pm. DOLANS Upstairs.

Wednesday 29 November 2006
LIMERICK JAZZ presents: ORGANICS (Hammond Organ trio) with RICHIE BUCKLEY (tenor sax). Limerick Jazz Society €15/10. Doors 8.30pm, music 9.00pm. DOLANS Upstairs.

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

THEATRE & DANCE

Wednesday 04 October 2006 @ 8.00pm
Faustus

by Steven Rumbelow. Bruiser Theatre Company. The acclaimed Bruiser Theatre Company presents ‘Faustus’, an intimate breathtaking and darkly funny piece of theatre, to brighten up those gloomy Autumn nights! “What do you really want?” taunts the stranger, wisps of acrid smoke drifting upward from his nostrils. “I mean, really want. What is it? I can give you all that and more! But first, you must do one thing for me..” So, Dr Faustus takes the deal the apparition offers, and bargains away his soul! This delicious play of temptation and depravity is a perfect night out. Running Time 60 minutes.

TICKETS: €12 Concession: €10
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 319866. Web: www.belltable.ie
VENUE: Belltable Arts Centre

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October @ 8pm
The Vagina Monologues

City Theatre Co., Dublin present The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler featuring Mary Coughlan, Geraldine Plunkett and Orlaith Rafter (Robin in Fair City).

Since its debut in 1997, the show has become a unique international phenomenon, wowing enthusiastic audiences all over the world. The monologues are taken from interviews with 2,000 women from all over the world, resulting in a theatrical experience that is funny, poignant and exhilarating, but above all, presents a view of the world that is defiantly female.

TICKETS: €18/€16
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

Thursday 12th and Friday 13th October @ 8pm
Way to Heaven

Galloglass Theatre Company present Way to Heaven by Juan Mayorga translated by David Johnston. Featuring David Heap - Donal Maher in Fair City.

Based on a real life incident which took place in a concentration camp during World War II, Way to Heaven is undeniably relevant and chillingly resonant in today’s world of embedded war correspondents and the political spin doctor. An Irish Red Cross volunteer tours the Jewish “Civilian” camp in Nuremberg to report on the conditions of the “dwellers”. He finds a flawless, picturesque settlement. But how this deception, involving hundreds of obedient Jews, is created and maintained by a determined Nazi Commandant, is the play’s real and devastating concern.

TICKETS: €15/€12
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

Mon 9th - Sat 14th October @ 8pm
Stones In His Pockets

Winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy, Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and the Irish Times/ESB Award for Best Play, Marie Jones’ sensational play evolves around events that occur when a major Hollywood film studio descends on a small village in Co. Kerry.

The film’s demand for extras from the local community is huge, and as the story unfolds, the lives of two local layabouts Jake and Charlie, and a host of other extraordinary characters, are brilliantly brought to life by Hugh Lee and Simon Delaney (star of Bachelor's Walk!). These two actors play all fifteen parts, from innocent locals to pretentious film crew.

Stones in his Pockets has been translated into over sixteen languages, and has completed a tour of America, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, Japan, South Africa and Europe.

"Ingenious, hilarious, delirious...extraordinary" The Daily Mail.

"Breathtaking - Not To Be Missed" - The Sunday Telegraph.

"Fascinating, moving and hysterically funny...Miss it at Your Peril" News of the World.

TICKETS: €25. Groups €22.50.
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: +353 61 322322. Web: www.litmt.ie
VENUE: LIT Millennium Theatre, Moylish Park, Limerick.

Friday 20th October at 8pm
MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Two brand new productions from Ellen Kent & Opera International arrive at Limerick on their Premiere tour!

University Concert Hall is delighted to welcome back Ellen Kent & Opera International with two brand new, sumptuous, traditionally-staged productions - Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Strauss’ Die Fledermaus - performed by the Chisinau National Opera, which arrive in Limerick on their Premiere tour this October!

Madama Butterfly - Puccini’s popular tale based on a true life story which tells of an innocent geisha girl who falls for an American sailor - is the original inspiration for the popular West End musical Miss Saigon. Packed with raw emotion and passion, highlights from this production of the beautiful opera include the melodious Humming Chorus, the poignant aria One Fine Day and the Love Duet. Madama Butterfly is set in the most tranquil and stunning Japanese garden boasting classical features including many varieties of Japanese trees.

“This is a Butterfly to cherish” Manchester Evening News

“A Sheer Joy” Liverpool Daily Post

Book your Pre-Opera Supper at McLaughlin's Restaurant, Castletroy Park Hotel

TICKETS: €40 / €37.50 / €25 Conc & Friends of UCH: €37.50 / €35
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, Limerick

Saturday 21st October at 8pm
DIE FLEDERMAUS

This year UCH is delighted to host the Irish Premiere of Ellen Kent & Opera International’s spectacular, traditional and lavish production of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. This light-hearted, well loved operetta is set in late 19th century Vienna and combines a cast of colourful characters with some of opera’s most popular musical moments in a story of love, laughter and sweet revenge. Ellen Kent has introduced some surprising, hilarious and fast moving new elements to this Die Fledermaus –watch out for one or two surprising moments in the famous ballroom scene!

‘The Chisinau National Opera’s principals and chorus supply some of the best singing to be heard on any British Stage’ The Independent

The stunning Madama Butterfly (sung in Italian with English surtitles) and the sumptuously staged Die Fledermaus (sung in English) will feature a host of international soloists!

Book your Pre-Opera Supper at McLaughlin's Restaurant, Castletroy Park Hotel

TICKETS: €40 / €37.50 / €25 Conc & Friends of UCH: €37.50 / €35
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, Limerick

23rd October - 28th October 2006 @ 8pm
Way to Heaven

Galloglass Theatre Company present Way to Heaven by Juan Mayorga translated by David Johnston. Featuring David Heap - Donal Maher in Fair City.

Based on a real life incident which took place in a concentration camp during World War II, Way to Heaven is undeniably relevant and chillingly resonant in today’s world of embedded war correspondents and the political spin doctor. An Irish Red Cross volunteer tours the Jewish “Civilian” camp in Nuremberg to report on the conditions of the “dwellers”. He finds a flawless, picturesque settlement. But how this deception, involving hundreds of obedient Jews, is created and maintained by a determined Nazi Commandant, is the play’s real and devastating concern.

TICKETS: €18/15
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 319866. Web: www.belltable.ie
VENUE: Belltable Arts Centre

Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October @ 8pm
The 16th Annual Festival of One Act Drama

Three evenings of drama with some of the best amateur drama groups in the country. Three one acts plays a night for three nights!

TICKETS: €10/€8 Season Ticket €20
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

20 October 2006 @ 8pm
Giselle

Independent Ballet Wales present Giselle. One of the world’s most popular ballets and a universal story of love and loss is now a full length ballet. Using Adolphe Adam’s timeless music, delicate sets and stunning new costumes this vital group of dancers bring alive this poignant and moving story in a unique and breathtaking creation.

Workshop for Children 5-6pm. Tickets €15. Includes entry to Performance.

TICKETS: €18.00 - 15.00
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 063 98727. Web: www.friarsgate.ie
VENUE: Friar's Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

New course begins 25th July
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,

Monday - 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

Mondays Beginners Latin @ 7p.m. Intermediate Ballroom @ 8p.m. & Latin @ 9p.m

Tuesday Beginners Singles Ballroom @ 7p.m. Beginners Couples Ballroom @ 8p.m. Intermediate Ballroom @ 9p.m.

Wednesday's Beginners Jive & Swing @ 7p.m. Beginners Couples Ballroom @ 8p.m.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Bridget Harte A.I.B.B.D on 086-3811065
VENUE: Pery's Hotel Glentworth Street

Limerick School of Ballet
Limerick
Co. Limerick

Mc Inerney Cronin SchooL
Limerick
Co. Limerick

GALLERIES

01 October 2006 - 25 October 2006

Richard Harris: A Life Mixed media by Thomas Delohery

Richard Harris – A Life an exhibition of mixed media pieces by Clare artist Thomas Delohery will open on Sunday 1st October @ 6pm, featuring a recital of poetry dedicated to the life of Richard Harris by Limerick poet, Mark Whelan. All are Welcome.

TICKETS:
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

Kilmallock Museum & History Trail
This museum holds a collection of implements from industrial, farming, shop and home life in the 19th and 20th century.

TICKETS
BOOKING/INFO: + 353 63-91300
VENUE: Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

COMEDY

Thursday 05 October 2006 @ 8.00pm
Dave McSavage, Aidan Bishop, MC John Caplis.

Fresh from sellout shows at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival, David McSavage, one of Ireland's most regular comedy performers, will bring his own unique blend of comedy madness to Dolan's Comedy Club on Thursday Oct 5. Having initially worked as a street performer in Australia and Scandinavia for eight years, McSavage hit the headlines more than once and was even arrested in Dublin for 'seeking alms' during a street performance. However, he's made the most of his tabloid publicity and is loved and hated in equal measures. A regular on The Late Late Show McSavage is considered by some of his peers to have balls politically and also to be an intelligent guitar-playing performer. His style involves making songs up on the spur of the moment depending on the environment in which he is located. For example in Temple Bar he once described an unsuspecting English hen party as "a relay team of slappers". While some comedy connoisseurs criticise him for going for the cheap laughs, it can't be denied that McSavage is a fearless performer who is honestly very funny. McSavage brings his hilarious madness to Dolan’s Warehouse tonight Support on the night comes from Aidan Bishop with MC John Caplis.

TICKETS: €12/6
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 314483. Web: www.dolanspub.com
VENUE: Dolan's Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick.

Friday 13th & Saturday 14th October 2006 @ 8.00pm
Pat Shortt You Won't Get Away With That Here

Limerick comedian returns home with his side splitting, sell out show You Won’t Get Away With That Here!

It’s the final night in the hall in Rathmuff before it’s due to be demolished and the locals decide to show a film. The local characters turn out in force to bid farewell to the hall, like Patsy the hall caretaker who patrols the aisle to make sure that there is nothing dirty going on in the back row; Sheamie, the builder, who comes in to demolish the place and Marie, the Air Hostess, who lives on in Sheamie’s dreams as one of his most memorable flights. This is one of the most daring productions ever staged in the community hall, but regardless of who you meet they will all tell you the same thing “ You won’t get away with that here !!“.

Pat Shortt, a household name in Irish comedy from his days with D’Unbelievables has gone on to star in the hugely acclaimed, Killinaskully. Not content with just portraying a number of characters, Pat co-wrote and co-produced the popular series. Such was it’s success the full series has been made available to buy on DVD.

TICKETS: €30
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, Limerick

Wednesday 25 October 2006 @ 8.00pm
Karl Spain

Hosted By John Henderson with special guest Karl has quickly established himself as one of Ireland's top comedians, continuing to go from strength to strength performing all over the world, in London, Edinburgh, Montreal and Australia. Last year he took off around his homeland to look for a woman. This search was documented in the hit RTE series "Karl Spain Wants a Woman". Now he's back and he is looking for an audience for his brand new live show, "Love... whatever that means". Karl says: "If the show was to be made into a movie it would be described as Cyrano de Bergerac with a Wham soundtrack. But very little from the first album. The show may include bad dancing, football statistics, and a lot of pop trivia from 1984. The usual things that we've all used to impress the ladies. Ex-girlfriends will be allowed in for free but they must bring a picture of the two of us together and admit that I've touched their bits". "Achingly funny"-The Sunday Times "the audience were in the palm of his hand"-The Metro "the future of Irish comedy is in safe hands"- Hot Press

TICKETS: €15
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 314483. Web: www.dolanspub.com
VENUE: Dolan's Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick.

MISCELLANOUES

September - November
LIMERICK JAZZ presents

Wed. Sept 13 - MARC COPLAND (USA) Solo Piano. (Part of The Contemporaries Concert Series presented by note Productions). Limerick Jazz gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Limerick County Council in presenting this concert. Adm: €20/12

Wed. Sept. 27 - STEVE HANKS QUINTET - Hanks (sax) Joe O’Callaghan (gtr) Stephen Parker (piano) Damian Evans (bass) John Daly (drums) Adm: €12/8

Wed. Oct. 4 - MARIA TECCE (vocalist) with The Phil Ware Trio. Adm: €12/8

Wed. Oct. 11 - NILS WOGRAM Quintet (Germany) Nils Wogram (trombone) Hayden Chisholm (saxophone, clarinet) Matt Penman (bass) Jochen Ruckert (drums) Music Network Tour. Limerick Jazz gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Limerick City Council in presenting this concert. Adm: €15/10

Wed. Nov. 1 - ZRAZY Maria Walsh (vocals, flute) Carole Nelson (saxophone, piano) with house trio. Adm: €12/8

Wed. Nov. 8 - HORA - Nick Roth on saxophones, Adrian Hart (violin), Colm O'Hara (trombone), Kate Ellis (cello), Derek Whyte (bass) and Phil McMullan (percussion). Klezmer/Arabic/Balkan/jazz. Adm: €12/8

Wed. Nov. 29 - ORGANICS (Hammond Organ trio) with RICHIE BUCKLEY (tenor sax). Music Network promotion. Adm: €15/10

All concerts: doors 8.30pm, music 9.00pm.

TICKETS: Concessions: Students with ID
BOOKING/INFO: All concerts: doors 8.30pm, music 9.00pm
VENUE: DOLANS Upstairs, Dock Road, Limerick

Thursday 5th October at 8pm
Festival of Strings Concert IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & KATHERINE HUNKA

Katherine Hunka spins a Russian musical kaleidoscope of old and new, including Alfred Schnittke’s Moz-Art à la Haydn - a witty take on a single line of Mozart. Also featuring are Arensky’s idyllic Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, Op 35a and one of Dmitri Shostakovich’s most eloquent hymns to peace - his eighth quartet was written after a visit to Dresden and is dedicated to the victims of fascism and war.

Katherine Hunka director/violin
Mozart - Divertimento in F, K138
Schnittke - Moz-Art a la Haydn
Arensky - Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, Op. 35a
Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 in Cm, Op 110

TICKETS: €20, €15, €10 Conc & Friends of UCH €18 / €13 / €8
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, Limerick

Sunday 8th October at 8pm
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

Together on one stage – Abba and the Bee Gees. . . the Thank You For The Music concert show is returning to Limerick for one night only this October!

Stars of the show Abba Magic and Bee Gees Magic have thrilled audiences at UCH on many previous occasions. This year they’re back by popular demand in the all-new Supergroups 30th Anniversary Tour.

Thank You For The Music not only takes you back to the 1976 hit-packed heyday of Abba and the Bee Gees - the brand-new spectacular, this year featuring even more Abba hits, is a musical ride back to where it all began for these fantastic artists – encompassing all their subsequent million-selling records.

Journey back to a time when Mamma Mia!, Dancing Queen and Thank You For The Music topped the charts for Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida. A time when Barry, Maurice, and Robin ruled the dancefloors with hits like Staying Alive, Night Fever and How Deep Is Your Love.

Come and relive this golden musical era as Abba Magic and Bee Gees Magic are reunited for their ninth incredible year.

Thank You For The Music's 12-strong company present a flare-flappin', boob tube-busting, Spandex-spangled, sequin-studded, white-suited, platform-booted spectacular for all the family.

TICKETS: €29.50 Conc & Friends of UCH €27
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, Limerick

Thursday 19th October @ 8pm
The Harlem Gospel Choir

"They are Angels in Harlem" - Bono, U2.

The World famous Harlem Gospel Choir, who sang I Still Haven¹t Found What I¹m Looking For with Bono on U2's Rattle and Hum album, are coming back to Ireland. They return with their thrilling, foot-stomping, hand clapping show of blues, jazz and gospel spirituals.

Having performed for Nelson Mandela at the Yankee Stadium, for the Pope in Central Park, with the Chieftains on their US tour and on U2's Rattle and Hum album, film and tour, the Harlem Gospel Choir will, once again, sweep audiences onto their feet at LIT Millennium Theatre with their magnificent tide of euphoric music.

The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir was formed in 1988 and made its highly successful debut at New York's Cotton Club the same year. The Choir draws its core singers from various black churches in the Harlem community, who share the common aim of bringing about a better understanding of African/American culture. Founder member, Allen Bailey has worked in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. He was promotional director for major recording artists including Lionel Ritchie and the Commodores, Prince, Michael Jackson, Mr. T, and Isaac Hayes. He was chairman for the Martin Luther King Holiday campaign and it was through this work that the Harlem Gospel Choir was born.

Their songs of inspiration touch the depths of the soul and raise spirits to angelic heights. The Choir devotes its time to spreading the joy of faith throughout the world. This is not to be missed and promises to sell out quickly.

TICKETS: €31.50
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: +353 61 322322. Web: www.litmt.ie
VENUE: LIT Millennium Theatre, Moylish Park, Limerick.

Friday 20th October at 8pm
MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Two brand new productions from Ellen Kent & Opera International arrive at Limerick on their Premiere tour!

University Concert Hall is delighted to welcome back Ellen Kent & Opera International with two brand new, sumptuous, traditionally-staged productions - Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Strauss’ Die Fledermaus - performed by the Chisinau National Opera, which arrive in Limerick on their Premiere tour this October!

Madama Butterfly - Puccini’s popular tale based on a true life story which tells of an innocent geisha girl who falls for an American sailor - is the original inspiration for the popular West End musical Miss Saigon. Packed with raw emotion and passion, highlights from this production of the beautiful opera include the melodious Humming Chorus, the poignant aria One Fine Day and the Love Duet. Madama Butterfly is set in the most tranquil and stunning Japanese garden boasting classical features including many varieties of Japanese trees.

“This is a Butterfly to cherish” Manchester Evening News

“A Sheer Joy” Liverpool Daily Post

Book your Pre-Opera Supper at McLaughlin's Restaurant, Castletroy Park Hotel

TICKETS: €40 / €37.50 / €25 Conc & Friends of UCH: €37.50 / €35
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, Limerick

Saturday 21st October at 8pm
DIE FLEDERMAUS

This year UCH is delighted to host the Irish Premiere of Ellen Kent & Opera International’s spectacular, traditional and lavish production of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. This light-hearted, well loved operetta is set in late 19th century Vienna and combines a cast of colourful characters with some of opera’s most popular musical moments in a story of love, laughter and sweet revenge. Ellen Kent has introduced some surprising, hilarious and fast moving new elements to this Die Fledermaus –watch out for one or two surprising moments in the famous ballroom scene!

‘The Chisinau National Opera’s principals and chorus supply some of the best singing to be heard on any British Stage’ The Independent

The stunning Madama Butterfly (sung in Italian with English surtitles) and the sumptuously staged Die Fledermaus (sung in English) will feature a host of international soloists!

Book your Pre-Opera Supper at McLaughlin's Restaurant, Castletroy Park Hotel

TICKETS: €40 / €37.50 / €25 Conc & Friends of UCH: €37.50 / €35
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, Limerick

Thursday 26th October at 8pm
PHANTOM & THE MUSICALS WITH SMACKEE

Following numerous sell out shows here in recent years, University Concert Hall is delighted to welcome back award winning Show Group, Smackee, coming this year with the stunning show, Phantom & The Musicals.

Once again Smackee will delight the audience by taking a musical journey through the best of Broadway and West End hits. Accompanied by musicians on guitar, bass and keyboards, Barry Walker, Dawn Glenville and others will work their way through a lively, dynamic and colourful show of hit songs from the every popular Phantom And The Opera, Calamity Jane, The King and I, Oliver, Grease, Evita, Cabaret, Les Miserables and West Side Story.

“Smackee…giving audiences both quality and quantity in what is the ultimate night out for audiences of all ages” The Irish News

“As Smackee wove their magic spell…what started off as excellent only got better” Belfast Telegraph

So sit back and enjoy the beautiful costumes and breathtaking choreography as you listen to such well loved songs as All I Ask Of You, Music of the Night, You’re The One That I Want, Life Is A Cabaret, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers and many more - sung at their very best!

TICKETS: €22.50 Conc & Friends of UCH €20
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 061 331549. Web: www.uch.ie
VENUE: University Concert Hall, 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

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.