Tom McConville
The Studio Sessions
Thursday 24 March, 7.45pm
A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, Tom’s interpretations of traditional songs are admired throughout the world. Starting in Tyneside folk clubs in the late 60s, his live performances combine fast, rhythmic dance tunes and beautiful slow airs - all presented with a great sense of humour. With his scintillating fiddle, silky smooth voice, wide grin and dry Geordie wit, Tom will be appearing as part of a four-piece line-up, which also includes David Newey Shona Kipling and Phil Murray.
£11 (£10 conc), £9 Friends
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Dancing at Lughnasa
By The Original Theatre Company
Thur 31 March - Sat 2 April, 7.30pm (+ Sat 2.30pm)
By Brian Friel
It’s summer 1936 in a cottage in the remote Irish village of Ballybeg. The five Mundy sisters live a simple life in the shadow of the hills of Donegal with their recently returned brother Jack, a missionary priest; seven year old Michael and a wireless set called Machoney.
Years later, the grown up Michael looks back at that fateful summer when the knockings of change finally caught up the Mundy family. We see the sisters laugh, cry and dance in their boots in the foothills of Ballybeg fighting the forces of change in the only way they can, as the dusk sets on the life they know.
Brian Friel’s Olivier award winning play paints a vivid and life affirming portrait of these brave women following their loss of love and opportunity played out against the echoes of the twentieth century with a dark humour, raw energy and tenderness.
Brian Friel is Ireland's most prolific and distinguished living playwright. His plays include Aristocrats, Molly Sweeney, Philadelphia Here I Come, Faith Healer, The Home Place and Translations.
Premiered in 1990, Dancing At Lughnasa has previously been produced in the West End and on Broadway, winning an Olivier Award and three Tony Awards it has also been made into an award winning film starring Meryl Streep and Michael Gambon. This is a major touring revival is from The Original Theatre Company, last seen at Gala with their production of Journey’s End.
£13 (£12 conc), £11 Friends & Matinee
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Richard Herring
Christ on a Bike: The Second Coming
Sunday 10 April, 8.00pm
“Jesus was cool, it's just all the people who follow him who are such idiots. He's like the Fonz in that respect”. The Hitler Moustache star and avowed atheist resurrects and revamps his first and favourite solo show, exploring his strange obsession and affinity with the Messiah. “I’m not saying I am Jesus… that is for other people to say”. Asking all the great theological questions like “Why did Jesus always call Simon ‘Peter’? Is it like the way Trigger always calling Rodney ‘Dave’?”
“Hilarious. Makes the bible something of a comedy classic” The Guardian
£15
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Scott Capurro
In The Studio
Saturday 16 April, 7.45pm
Charmingly uncouth, rip-roaringly camp and unflinchingly provocative, San Franciscan Scott delivers his brutally honest and hilarious comedy with unstoppable force. Accept the ferocious, corrosive material in the provocative spirit it’s intended, and it is brilliantly, shockingly funny.
Strictly 18+. If easily offended please stay away.
£10
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Kieran Goss
The Studio Sessions
Sunday 1 May, 7.45pm
Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran’s music has won him fans across the globe. Live on stage is where Kieran really shines. He can win the hearts of everyone in the room, not just with his great songs and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and humour. With performances delivered with intelligence and integrity, Kieran is one of Ireland's national treasures.
“one of the most gifted performers around today - this guy is the real deal” Don Williams
£15
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