May 2005 WATERFORD

LIVE MUSIC LISTING

Thursday 5
Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott, 8pm @ Forum.
Cabron, Ruby Lounge.
Just Kieran, 5pm @ Oskars.
Ska¹d 4 Life, 9.30pm @ Masons.
Ladies Night Live, Kazbar.

Friday 6
Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott, 8pm @ Forum.
The Vinyls, Ruby Lounge.
Stevie Starr, 10pm @ Masons.
Gorilla Radio, Kazbar.

Saturday 7
JJ72, 8pm @ 10 John Street.
Mick Hanly, 8pm @ Forum.
Duped + New Vegas, 11.30pm @ Forum.
Soul Brothers, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 8
Cassidy, Wacky Apple.
Boomer, Ruby Lounge.

Tuesday 10
Three for the Road, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 11
The Remedees, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 12
Liam Ó Maonlaí, 8pm @ Forum.
Natty Wailer, 9pm @ Forum.
Soul Brothers, Ruby Lounge.
Ladies Night Live, Kazbar.

Friday 13
Sharon Shannon & Guests, 8pm @ Forum.
Groove Station, Ruby Lounge.
Cassidy, Kazbar.

Saturday 14
B A Robertson, 9pm @ Forum.

Sunday 15
The Blaas, Wacky Apple.
Dutch Courage, Ruby Lounge.
Platform 2, 5pm @ Oskars.
Avalon, 6pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 18
Gary & Danny, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 19
Rulers of the Planet, 9pm @ Forum.
Soul Brothers, Ruby Lounge.
Ladies Night Live, Kazbar.

Friday 20
The Vinyls, Ruby Lounge.
Kyser Soze, Kazbar.

Saturday 21
Juliet Turner, 8pm @ Forum.
Firegarden, The Sweep, Kilmeadon.
Jam Tarts, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 22
Jamtarts, Wacky Apple.
Boomer, Ruby Lounge.
Northern Soul, Oskars.
Kyser Soze, 9pm @ Masons.

Tuesday 24
The Butterfly Band Trio, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 25
The Soul Brothers, 9.30pm @ Masons.
Anto, 8pm @ Phil Grimes.

Thursday 26
Pierre Bensusan, 8pm @ Forum.
Groove Station, Ruby Lounge.
Ladies Night Live, Kazbar.

Friday 27
Kyser Soze, Ruby Lounge.
Northern Soul, Kazbar.

Sunday 29
Resin, Wacky Apple.
Cabron, Ruby Lounge.
Bobbie & Mick, 5pm @ Oskars.
The Remedees, 6pm @ Masons.

Tuesday 31
Luka Bloom 8pm @ Forum.
Three for the Road, 9.30pm @ Masons.

VISUAL ART

to May 14
ENCORE 05¹ Themed exhibition featuring selected work by artists who have exhibited with the Arts Centre since it opened 5 years ago.
May 17 to June 18 Layered Visions¹ by Kay McLoughlin. ŒFuinneamh na Farraige¹ by Eileen McGoldrick. ŒBull2Minaret¹ by Sue Burkitt. Open 11am - 5pm, Tues to Sat. Adm. Free. Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

May 5 to 28
Double Exposure: A Negative View of Ireland and Wales
Šis an innovative photographic exhibition linking together the South East of Ireland with the West of Wales. The project involves the artist, Paul Brewer, travelling B Class roads en route to Waterford from Wales, shooting and developing the artwork as he travels using a mobile panoramic camera obscura, which is housed in a road trailer. Brewer was born in Cardiff to an Irish mother and grandparents, with the resultant duality never having been resolved and the artist hopes that by completing this project he will be able to untangle himself from the physical effect of being born in one country yet having the perpetual mental state of living in another. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

THEATRE & OPERA

May 19 to 21
GTI & Between Mouthfuls
Michael Power of Bowler Hat directs GTI by Pat Daly, in a modern tragedy and the unlikely hope that emerges in these ordinary lives that face extraordinary circumstances. Clodagh Power of Waterford Dramatic Society directs Between Mouthfuls by Alan Ayckbourn in a snapshot of two couples¹ lives as they spend an evening in the same restaurant and what they discover during their meal! 8pm, tickets: f10 (f8 conc.). Booking tel: 051 855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

May 25 to 28
Wanted - One Body!
Stagemad Theatre Co, founded by Eamon Kelly and James Power, will be directed in their inaugural production by Angela Mulcahy. Wanted - One Body! written by Charles Dyer, is set in Greenacres, the home of the Barraclough family, to which come a pair of solicitors to read the will of the late, but not greatly lamented Mr. Barraclough, only to learn that his body has mysteriously vanished along with the will! The play is a classic old dark house mystery of disappearing bodies and howls in the night. It is a who-dunnit and a thriller with thrills and fun for audience and actors alike. 8pm, tickets: €10 (€8 conc.). Booking tel: 051 855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

May 27 & 28
Frozen
By Bryony Lavery. This gripping play begins one sunny evening when 10-year-old Rhona goes missing. Her mother, Nancy, retreats into a state of frozen hope. Agnetha, an American academic, in England to research a thesis entitled Serial Killing - A Forgivable Act? Then there¹s Ralph a loner with a bit of a previous¹ who¹s looking for some distraction... Drawn together by horrific circumstances, they embark upon a dark journey which finally curves upward into the light. Presented by The London Classic Theatre Company. 8pm, tickets €15. Booking tel: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall, Waterford.

Concerts

May 8
The Musicals
Starring Barry Walker¹s U.K. award winning show group SMACKEE 8pm, tickets f15. Booking tel: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall, Waterford.

May
May at Christ Church
May 17 Symphonic Wind Orchestra Vorspessart from south west Germany & City of Waterford Brass play music from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. 8pm f10 & €7.
May 25 Ad Hoc Chorale The chorale will sing a selection from their repertoire including some religious music, arrangements of Irish music and some easy listening. 1pm, free admission.
May 28 Guinness Choir Musical Director: David Milne with Peter Sweeney on organ. Programme features two canticles by Britten and his setting of the extraordinary poem ³Jubilate Agno² by Christopher Smart and the exuberant ³Messa di Gloria² by the youthful Puccini. Soloists are Paula Greenwood (Soprano), Tanya Sewell (Contralto), Andrew Boushell (Tenor), Eoin Supple (Bass). 8pm €15 & €12.All bookings on 051 858958. More info: www.christchurchwaterford.com Christ Church Cathedral.

Comedy

May 27
Tommy Tiernan
Anarchic comedy guaranteed from Navan¹s finest son (after Hector and Pierce Brosnan, that is)! 8pm (sold out) & 11pm, f25. The Forum, Waterford.

Tuesdays
Snatch Improv Comedy
Live improvisational comedy night. 9pm, free admission. Revolution Bar, High Street, Waterford.

Festivals

Coming Soon
World Oceans Festival
June 10 to 12, Tramore Co. Waterford.

Waterford Sings International
Choral Festival June 10 to 13. Waterford.

Dunmore East Green Dragon
Festival June 24 to 26. Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.

The Tall Ships¹ Races 2005 Waterford July 6 to 8


Visitor Attractions

Waterford Crystal Visitor centre
An opportunity to see how the world famous crystal glass is produced. Visitor Centre: open Feb, Nov, Dec daily 9am - 5pm; Mar to Oct daily 9am - 5pm; Rest of year daily 8.30am - 6pm. Adm Free. Factory Tour: open Mar to Oct daily 8.30am, last tour 4.30pm; Rest of year daily 9am - 3.15pm. Adm €6.50 (individuals), €3.50 (group/coach per person), €3.50 (students), free(children under 12). Kilbarry, Waterford.

WATERFORD MUSEUM OF TREASURES at the Granary
Waterford Museum of Treasures at the Granary brings together an extensive range of rare and beautiful artefacts that are brought to life by the latest technological innovations. Open Oct to March:
10am-5pm, Mon to Sat; 11am-5pm Sunday. Admission Charges Adults €6, Senior Citizens/Students €4.50. Children between 6-12 €3.20, under 6 free. Family tickets and group rates available. Tel. 051 304500. Merchants Quay, Waterford.
www.waterfordtreasures.com