FEBRUARY 2007 WATERFORD

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

FRIDAY 2
Kyser Soze, Rubys.

saturday 3
Christy Moore tribute with Liam Byrne, 10pm @ Oskars.
Grand Central Station, Rubys.

sunday 4
Paul James, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Remedees, Rubys.

Monday 5
The Remedees,10.30pm @ Muldoons.
Rat Pack Monday,8pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 7
Ronan Guilfoyle & Friends,1pm @ Book Centre.
The Jam Tarts & Stevie Starr, Masons.

Thursday 8
The Vinyls, Rubys.
Murphys Live with Dae Kim, The Distrations, Ilya K, 8pm @ Geoffs.

Friday 9
The Back Doors (Doors tribute), 9pm @ Forum.
I.Q., Rubys.
Channel One, 8pm @ Electric Ave.

saturday 10
Lebowski, 10pm @ Oskars.
The Jam Tarts, Rubys.

sunday 11
Northern Soul, 6pm @ Oskars.
Electrolite, Rubys.

Monday 12
Uisce Beatha,10.30pm @ Muldoons.
Rat Pack Monday,8pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 14
Blue Moose, Masons @ 9pm.

Thursday 15
Northern Soul, Rubys.

Friday 16
‘The Great Pretenders’ Queen tribute, 9.30pm @ Oskars.
Ruffus, Rubys.

saturday 17
Tommy Flemming, 8pm @ Forum.
Avalon, 10pm @ Oskars.
San Fran Fiasco, Rubys.

sunday 18
Ross Kearley, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Loose Cannona, Rubys.

Monday 19
Boomer, 10.30pm @ Muldoons.
Rat Pack Monday, 8pm @ Masons.

Thursday 22
Lebowski, Rubys.

Friday 23
Revolver, Rubys.

saturday 24
Limehouse Lizzy (Thin Lizzy tribute),8pm @ Forum.
I.Q., 10pm @ Oskars.
Avalon, Rubys.

sunday 25
Platform 2, Oskars.
The Jam Tarts, Rubys.

Monday 26
Northern Soul, 10.30pm @ Muldoons.
Rat Pack Monday, 8pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 28
Pierre Bensusan, 8pm @ Garter Lane.

Visual Art

February/March
Exhibitions
to Feb 10: ‘First Quarter’ A touring exhibition which celebrates the
Irish Patchwork Society’s achievements and work over the past quarter
of a century. Feb 13 to Mar 16: ‘In Focus’ Photography exhibition
featuring the work of Will McGoldrick and Cian Clarke. ‘Market 07’ A
selection of work by various artists. This month featuring work by
Fergus Dillon, Bernard Queally and Pierce Casey. Old Market House
Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

to February 28
Origin
Artists either born, resident or working in Waterford city or county
for more than 5 years were invited to consider origin: this show
features a variety of responses in various mediums. Open: Tues to
Sat, 10am to 5.30pm, and admission is free. Garter Lane Arts Centre,
O’Connell Street.

Theatre

to February 2
Othello
Directed by Alan Stanford, promises to be another remarkable
production. Second Age Theatre Company exists to promote an
awareness and love of classical theatre for all, especially in the
young. Along with Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth, Othello is one of
Shakespeare's four great tragedies and thus a pillar of what most
critics take to be the apex of Shakespeare's dramatic art. Matinees &
Evening performances. Info: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

February 5 to 10
Annie
Annie is rated as one of the most popular musicals of all time. It
tells the story of little orphan Annie who is fostered by the wealthy
millionaire Daddy Warbucks. It features many well known songs
including Tomorrow, Easy Street and You're never fully dressed
without a smile. Info: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

February 5, 7, 9 & 10
Lily’s Labyrinth
Lily’s Labyrinth is a children’s opera and is part of Waterford’s New
Music Week 2007. It tells the story of the bookworm, Lily, whose
whole life is lived in a world of books. She meets Tommy who cannot
read and introduces him to the joys of reading - fairytales, myths
and legends. During the course of the opera we meet dozens of
characters from the world of books. 8pm. Tickets e15, (e12 conc. e10
Children). Info: on 051-855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O’Connell
Street.

February 19 to 24
For The Love of Mrs Brown
World Premiere. By Brendan O’Carroll. We have followed Agnes Brown
through many family traumas in the Mrs Brown trilogy of The Last
Wedding, Good Mourning Mrs Brown and Mrs Brown Rides Again. Well now
it’s time for part four of the trilogy...Yes, it's the new Mrs Brown
event! 8pm. Tickets e30/25 (opening night e20).. Info: 051 874402.
Theatre Royal, The Mall.

February 15 to 17
Are you the wife of Michael Cleary
The play is based on the true story of Bridget Cleary who was burned
as fairy witch at her home in Ballyvadlea, Co. Tipperary in March
1895. Presented by Stagemad Theatre Company. 8pm. Tickets e15/12.50.
Info: on 051-855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O’Connell Street.

Festivals

February 4 to 10
Waterford New Music Week 2007
Feb 4: De la Salle Choir perform original works by Br. Ben Hanlon.
Noon. Admission free. 051 302809. Christ Church at St. Olaf’s Hall.
Feb 5: Seminar on contemporary music writing for young people. 11 am
– 1 pm. Adm. free. 051 302809. Good Shepherd Chapel, WIT • Pre-
performance workshop with Marian Ingoldsby and Ben Hennessy. 2.30
pm. Adm. free. 051 855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre • Lily’s
Labyrinth, opera for young people with music by Marian Ingoldsby and
libretto by Ben Hennessy. Bryan Flynn (director), Robert Houlihan
(conductor). 8pm. e15. 051 855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre
( Lily’s Labyrinth also Feb 7, 9 & 10).
Feb 6: Finghin Collins. Gerry Murphy: Five Locks on the Barrow;
Roberto Gerhard: Dances from Don Quixote; Federico Mompou: Canciones
y Danzas nos. 3 & 4; Dmitri Shostakovitch: Prelude and Fugue Op. 87
no. 24. 1pm. Adm. free. 051 302809. Good Shepherd Chapel, WIT. •
Composers of Tomorrow! Four local schools will perform their own
original compositions.8pm. e5 & e10 (family). 051 302809. Good
Shepherd Chapel, WIT.
Feb 7: Jazz recital with Ronan Guilfoyle & friends. Ronan will be
joined by Dylan Bible, Phil Collins and Colm Ryan. 1pm. Adm. free.
Book Centre, John Robert’s Square • New Music with Budding
Performers. WIT’s School of Music presents a show with musicians
ranging in age from 6 to 18. 6-7pm. Adm. free. 051 302809. Good
Shepherd Chapel, WIT • Lily’s Labyrinth.
Feb 8: Eric Sweeney-Music for Multiple Keyboards. Ritual Dance;
Granard: A Memorial; The Wilderness. 1pm. Adm. free. 051 855038.
Garter Lane Arts Centre.• PM Ensemble. Schoenberg: 6 Klavierstücke,
Op. 19 (piano) and Chamber Symphony No. 1 Op. 9 (arr. Webern); Peter
Reynolds: Hold not thy Peace and be not still; John Buckley:
Boireann; Max Charles Davies: Panorama; Lynne Plowman: Nocturne.
8pm. e10. 051 855038. Good Shepherd Chapel, WIT.
Feb. 9: Music Salon. WIT undergraduate and postgraduate students of
composition present their original works. 9.30 am – 5.30 pm. Adm.
free. 051 302809. Good Shepherd Chapel, WIT. • Lily’s Labyrinth. Feb
10: Lily’s Labyrinth. www.waterfordnewmusicweek.com Waterford City
venues.

Comedy

February
Revolution comedy
Feb 6: Andrew Stanley + Fred Cooke + MC Keith Farnan.
Feb 13: David McSavage + Robbie Bonham + MC Simon O’Keeffe.
Feb 20: Ian Coppinger + Matt Sadlier + MC Colm O’Regan.
9pm, tickets at door on the night, or online: www.
revolutionwaterford.com Revolution Comedy Club, John Street.

February 2 & 3
Brendan Grace
All new show. Special guest Johnny McEvoy. 8pm. Tickets e30. Tel: 051
871111 www.forumwaterford.com Forum, The Glen.

Concerts

February
Waterford Music
Feb 8: Rebecca Capova (piano). Works by Schubert, Liszt & Debussy.
Feb 22: John Elwes (tenor) & Shiobhán Armstrong (harps).
8pm. Tickets e8 (members) / e15 (non-members). Large Room, City Hall.
waterford-music.org

February
at Christchurch
Feb 4: De La Salle Boys Choir. 12noon. Free.
Feb 25: Meet The Composer! with John Godfrey. 12noon, tickets e5/10
(Family).
Bookings: 051 858958. All at St. Olaf's Hall across from Christ
Church Cathedral. christchurchwaterford.com

Dance

February 21 to 24
Gypsy
Presented by De Braam School of Dance & Theatre Arts, the incredible
true-life story of Gypsy Rose Lee and her incredible theatrical
mother! Featuring old showbiz classics as Everything’s Coming Up
Roses and Le Me Entertain You. 8pm. Tickets e18, (e15 conc.). Info:
on 051-855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O’Connell Street.

New Restaurant

Mai Thai
Merchant quay,
051 871155
Enjoy the real, exotic tastes of authentic Thai Food in elegant &
spacious surrounds that invite you to relax as you savour the food,
the atmosphere & the view.