OCTOBER 2006 WATERFORD

Live Music Listings
monday 2
The Butterfly Band, 10.30pm @ Muldoons.

Wednesday 4
The Remedees, 9pm @ Masons.

Thursday 5
Lebowski, Rubys.

Friday 6
Mark Geary + Ann Scott, Kazbar.
Avalon, Rubys.
Saturday 7
Juliet Turner, 8pm @ Forum.
Northern Soul, 9pm @ Oskars.
Cosmic Allegiance to Funk, Rubys.
The Jam Tarts, Kazbar.

Sunday 8
Just Us, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Remedees, Rubys.
The Waxies, 6pm @ Masons.

monday 9
San Fran Fiasco, 10.30pm @ Muldoons.

Wednesday 11
Bluemoose, 9pm @ Masons.

Thursday 12
Skinner & Peter, Rubys.

Friday 13
The Stone Roses Experience, 10pm @ Forum.
The Bottle Brothers, Oskars.
Kyser Soze, Rubys.
The Great Pretender (Queen tribute), Masons.
Saviours of Space + Jay Jam Fly Jive, Kazbar.

Saturday 14
Skinner & Peter, 9pm @ Oskars.
IQ, Rubys.
The Tandy, Kazbar.

Sunday 15
Paul James, 6pm @ Oskars.
Boomer, Rubys.

monday 16
The Remedees, 10.30pm @ Muldoons.

Wednesday 18
The Rollin’ Clones, 8pm @ Forum.
Uisce Beatha, 9pm @ Masons.

Thursday 19
Northern Soul, Rubys.

Friday 20
Harlem Gospel Choir, 8pm @ Forum.
The Bee Gees Experience, Oskars.
The Vinyls, Rubys.
Pat McManus & Hi Voltage, Kazbar.
Bill Coleman Band, Phil Grimes.

Saturday 21
Kieran Goss, 8pm @ Forum.
Northern Soul, 9pm @ Oskars.
Revolver, Rubys.
Resin, Kazbar.

Sunday 22
Platform 2, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Loose Cannons, Rubys.
The Sullivan Brothers,6pm @ Masons.

monday 23
The Ben Reel Band, 10.30pm @ Muldoons.

Wednesday 25
Pete Fagan & Band, 9pm @ Masons.

Thursday 26
Nicole Maguire, Rubys.

Friday 27
Ross Kearley & Band, 9pm @ Forum.
The Jam Tarts, Rubys.

Saturday 28
Livewire, 9pm @ Oskars.
San Fran Fiasco, Rubys.
The Remedees, Kazbar.

Sunday 29
Skinner & Peter, 6pm @ Oskars.
Beef, Rubys.
Kyser Soze, 6pm @ Masons.
Cross, Kazbar.

monday 30
IQ, 10.30pm @ Muldoons.

October
Exhibitions
Sept 19 - Oct 20: ‘Coastal Encounters’ paintings by Esther Heffernan.
‘Autumn Sun’ paintings by Fr. Garrett Desmond. ‘A Welsh Life’’
photographs by David Hurn.Open 11am-5pm, Tues to Sat. Admission Free.
Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

October
Michael Cullen
A long awaited solo exhibition by Michael Cullen who is a member of
Aosdana. Dyehouse Gallery, Mary Street.

October 5 to 28
“Elsewhere…”
An exhibition of paintings by Jean Clyne and Joanna Kidney.
Initially, looking at nature and the landscape around them through
the media of drawing, both Jean Clyne and Joanna Kidney absorb its
details and energy to fuel their work. Looking and observation seeps
in as the work evolves and what follows is a very personal
interpretation of place and time. Open: Tues to Sat, 10am to 5.30pm,
and admission is free. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O’Connell Street.

Theatre
& Opera

October 5 & 6
Il Trovatore
Verdi's Il Trovatore is one of the greatest operas ever written, with
astounding music, a thrilling story and the raw emotions of love,
passion and revenge. Opus 1 present a fully staged production with a
14-piece orchestra and an international cast including the Brazilian
baritone Mario Solimene. 8pm. Tickets e22/18. Info: 051 874402.
Theatre Royal, The Mall.

October 10 to 15
The Full Monty
“It’s razor sharp, acerbically witty and contains music and lyrics
which put most other shows out to pasture.” Released in 1997, The
Full Monty stormed the UK box office becoming the most successful
British screen comedy ever. The stage adaptation matched that by
winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical in addition to
ten Tony nominations. A feel-fabulous musical that celebrates
masculinity in all its variations! (This show contains nudity and
adult language). 8pm. Tickets e30. Info: 051 874402. Theatre Royal,
The Mall.

October 23 to November 11
(previews Oct 20 & 21)
The Salvage Shop
Written and Directed by Jim Nolan. Starring Frank Grimes & Jon Kenny.
Salvage shop owner, ageing bandmaster, and opera buff Sylvester
Tansey is haunted by personal betrayal and the memory of a glorious
past and won’t let go of the baton. His son, Eddie, euphonium player
in exile, evokes the intervention of the great Luciano Pavarotti, as
he struggles to forge a reconciliation with his father. Set in a
small coastal town in Ireland the early nineties, The Salvage Shop is
a rich and atmospheric family drama. Writer and director Jim Nolan
has assembled a first rate ensemble cast headed up by Frank Grimes as
Sylvie and Jon Kenny as Eddie and featuring Donal Farmer, AnnMarie
Horan, Gerard Lee and Jenny Fennessy. Tickets: e25, Concs e22.50,
Friends of Garter Lane e20, All Previews e15 on 051-855038
www.garterlane.ie Garter Lane Arts Centre, O’Connell Street.

October 26 to 28
Royal Variety Show
The ever-popular Royal Variety Show makes a welcome return, promising
the best of local entertainment! 8pm. Tickets etbc. Info: 051 874402.
Theatre Royal, The Mall.

October 31 to November 3
Playboy of the Western World
& Henry V
Playboy of the Western World, J.M. Synge’s magnificent comedy, deals
with the phenomenon of celebrity. When does a man who kills his
father become a hero? 31 October & 2 November at 8pm…and
Shakespeare’s Henry V explores the theme of leadership. When does a
man who leads his country to war become a hero? 1 & 3 November at
8pm. All tickets e18, Combined Playboy & Henry V tickets e25, Schools
discounts available. Info: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

Dance

October 29
Giselle
One of the world’s most popular ballets, which tells a universal
story of love and loss. Independent Ballet Wales are a young, vital
group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical
ballet. Committed to adapting the choreography to suit large scale
theatres or smaller arts centres, this likeable and hard working
company tour to more venues than any other, bringing challenging,
original classical ballet to Theatres throughout the UK and beyond.
8pm. Tickets e20 & e15, Special discounts for dance students. Info:
051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

Comedy

October
Revolution Comedy club
Oct 3: Colum McDonnell + John Lynn. Oct 10: Des Bishop’s Joy In The
Hood Crew: Kevin Goldsmith, Eric Lawlor, Martin Ward & Willa White.
Oct 17: Brendan Burke + Jason Coughlan. Oct 24: Kevin Gildea + Jack

Wise + Simon O’Keeffe. Oct 31: Andrew Stanley & Damien Clarke with
the hit Edinburgh Fringe show, “I Dare Ye”.9pm, tickets at door on
the night, or online: www. revolutionwaterford.com Revolution, John
Street.

October 6
Karl Spain
With special guest. 8pm, tickets e15. Forum, The Glen.

Concerts

October 14
Dulcet & Divas
Waterford’s soprano trio ‘Dulcet’ will be joined by local guest divas
for a once off concert in City Hall’s Large Room. Annette Howley
(mezzo-soprano), Rachel Breen (lyric-soprano) and Jacqueline
Hutchinson (mezzo-soprano) form ‘Dulcet’. They will be joined by
local ‘divas’ Vanessa and Caroline Sadlier, Lupita de Bhail, Marina
Flynn and Vicki Graham. 8pm. Tickets e20 available from City Square
Jewellery Repair. All proceeds go to Waterford Hospice. Large Room,
City Hall.

October 29
Traeth Male
Voice Choir
Join one of Wales’ premier male voice choirs, in an exciting
programme of opera choruses, songs from the shows, gospel songs and
traditional welsh classics including Myfanwy, Speed Your Journey and
You’ll Never Walk Alone. Soloists programme to include Lara’s Theme,
O Sole Mio and Granada. 8pm. Tickets: e10 Box Office: Garter Lane
Arts Centre, O'Connell St, Waterford or on the door. Credit Card
Advance Bookings: 051 855038, www.artswave.ie. St Patrick's Church,
Georges Street, Waterford.

Festivals

October 26 to November 6
Imagine Waterford Arts Festival
IMAGINE is a unique celebration of the arts in Waterford city. It
provides an opportunity for everyone to experience and participate in
a broad range of creative arts. Now in its fourth year and running
from the end of October to the beginning of November, IMAGINE
features live performances and special workshops for people of all
ages and interests.

The festival serves as a platform for local talent and a showcase for international artists. It strives to commission new work that pushes
boundaries and challenges audiences.

NEW DINING

L’Atmosphere Restaurant
19 Henrietta St., 051 858426
In one French word - ‘Superb’! The atmosphere and prices are
relaxed. But as you would expect with Arnaud & Patrice, two French
chefs, the food is ‘par excellent’. At L’atmosphere it is all about
good food & (...but of course) fine wines! Open Sunday for the dinner
from 8th October. Email: Latmosphererestaurant@hotmail.com
restaurant-latmosphere.com

Savannah Steak House
8 Mary St., 051 875880
Savannah is one of Waterford’s first Specialist Steak Houses, located
in Mary Street, (by the Guinness Brewery), it offers an a La Carte
menu with a wide choice of flamed grilled Steaks to suit everyone’s
taste, as well as a fine selection of seafood. Savannah Steak House
is a stylish African/Savannah themed restaurant with a comfortable
setting and friendly atmosphere. The Restaurant can seat up to 68
people, and caters for large & small parties with bar & wine licence.
A visit to Savannah Steak House is highly recommended. Booking
advisable. Children & Vegetarian menus available. [Mon-Sun 5.30-10pm;
Lunch: Sun 12.30-3pm; Early Bird Menu: 5.30-7pm (Mon-Thurs)]