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25/10/2024

Our Theatre Stories column series from Saoirse Anton continues with her October column “Comfort the Disturbed and Disturb the Comfortable.” Have a read!

“Keep sharing art, keep making art, keep finding comfort in art, but keep making change as well.”

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/readme/2024/10/24/theatre-stories-comfort-the-disturbed-and-disturb-the-comfortable

25/10/2024

Our Theatre Stories column series from Saoirse Anton Writes continues with her October column “Comfort the Disturbed and Disturb the Comfortable.” Have a read!

“Keep sharing art, keep making art, keep finding comfort in art, but keep making change as well.”

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/readme/2024/10/24/theatre-stories-comfort-the-disturbed-and-disturb-the-comfortable

22/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/12/20/loveischristmas - Get ready to be uplifted by the choir's dynamic renditions of beloved Christmas classics, as well as their own unique gospel arrangements. Accompanied by our wonderful house band, this live event promises to be a heartwarming celebration of both faith and music.

Get ready to be uplifted by the choir's dynamic renditions of beloved Christmas classics, as well as their own unique gospel arrangements. Accompanied by our wonderful house band, this live event promises to be a heartwarming celebration of both faith and music.

22/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/gmtjazzclub/20december - Step into a transformed Glass Mask Theatre for a decadent night of live jazz music. With a nod to New York of the 1970's, GMT welcomes you to sit back and enjoy a glorious playlist of live jazz in our elegant boutique theatre.

Step into a transformed Glass Mask Theatre for a decadent night of live jazz music. Enjoy our usual live jazz music offerings with some bonus festive numbers. With a nod to New York of the 1970's, GMT welcomes you to sit back and enjoy a glorious playlist of live jazz in our elegant boutique theatre

22/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/11/28/unguarded - When a father’s world falls apart, he must battle through obstacles to ensure a future for him & his son. Love; Laughter; Loss & Families left behind: UNGUARDED is a touching, & often comedic, new drama - developed by Louth actor/theatre-maker Anthony Kinahan – that uses imaginative physicality, vocal versatility & song, to highlight the vulnerable position many LGBTQ+ & non-LGBTQ+ families find themselves in due to the failure of Surrogacy legislation in Ireland. Directed by Anna Simpson (Quintessence Theatre) & developed under the Droichead Arts Centre Artist in Association in 2021 (with the support of the Arts Council of Ireland), this production is in association with Droichead and An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk.

When a father’s world falls apart, he must battle through obstacles to ensure a future for him & his son. Love; Laughter; Loss & Families left behind: UNGUARDED is a touching, & often comedic, new drama - developed by Louth actor/theatre-maker Anthony Kinahan – that uses im

22/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/28/1500/peisteanna - Join artist Paul McKinley and writer Sue Rainsford, an Irish fiction and arts writer, for an informal walk through of Péisteanna at Casino Marino on Monday 28 October at 3pm. Sue was specially commissioned to write an essay about Péisteanna, which is rooted in the discovery of Gibbet Hill, a long long ghost story by Bram Stoker. This is a unique opportunity to hear them discuss Paul's work in the Neoclassical jewel that is Casino Marino.

Join artist Paul McKinley and writer Sue Rainsford, an Irish fiction and arts writer, for an informal walk through of Péisteanna at Casino Marino on Monday 28 October at 3pm. Sue was specially commissioned to write an essay about Péisteanna, which is rooted in the discovery of Gibbet Hill, a long ...

22/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/26/1200/halloweenwalk - We invite you to explore the chilling atmosphere of our walled garden on a spooky walk. With shadows lurking around every corner, it’s the perfect way to end your Halloween weekend on a spine-tingling note—daylight for little wanderers and Night time for brave ones. Freaky fun, scary trails.

We invite you to explore the chilling atmosphere of our walled garden on a spooky walk. With shadows lurking around every corner, it’s the perfect way to end your Halloween weekend on a spine-tingling note—daylight for little wanderers and Night time for brave ones. Freaky fun, scary trails.

22/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/25/silentmovie - Step into the eerie world of classic silent films at our café! We're thrilled to present a new series of screenings, starting with the 1920 horror classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Experience the haunting tale like never before, with a live soundtrack performed by Tom Maxwell on piano and Gustavo De Morais on guitar.

Step into the eerie world of classic silent films at our café! We're thrilled to present a new series of screenings, starting with the 1920 horror classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Experience the haunting tale like never before, with a live soundtrack performed by Tom Maxwell on piano and Gustavo De

16/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/11/20/simplythebest - The Senior students of Belvedere College have been busy working on the Senior Musical "Grease." Full of songs such as "Summer Nights", "You're the One That I Want" and "Greased Lightnin" - this is a show not be missed!

The Senior students of Belvedere College have been busy working on the Senior Musical "Grease." Full of songs such as "Summer Nights", "You're the One That I Want" and "Greased Lightnin" - this is a show not be missed! 

16/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/11/20/atribute - A family that saw political analysis as powerful as any weapon and who suffered at the hands of the British death squads. They were unwavering in their commitment to Irish Independence. This event will include a film tribute to the family followed by a Q & A with Tommy and Margaret McKearney. It is a unique opportunity to hear first hand the reasons for rebellion and the lessons learnt.

A family that saw political analysis as powerful as any weapon and who suffered at the hands of the British death squads. They were unwavering in their commitment to Irish Independence. This event will include a film tribute to the family followed by a Q & A with Tommy and Margaret McKearney

16/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/27/1800/voiceofthedead - Schola Hyberniae invite you to an evening of ancient chant, reviving haunting melodies that weave tales of life and death, the miraculous and the supernatural, heaven and hell. Drawing from the rich tradition of Gregorian chant and ancient Irish manuscripts, this performance brings our vibrant Irish cultural heritage to vivid life.

Schola Hyberniae invite you to an evening of ancient chant, reviving haunting melodies that weave tales of life and death, the miraculous and the supernatural, heaven and hell. Drawing from the rich tradition of Gregorian chant and ancient Irish manuscripts, this performance brings our vibrant Irish

16/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/26/anextraordinarybramstokerdiscovery - During this year’s festival, we will host a public event in the Pillar Room at the Rotunda Hospital with Miriam O’Callaghan interviewing Brian Cleary, Paul Murray (Stoker’s pre-eminent biographer) and visual artist Paul McKinley about this incredible find, the fascinating and heartwarming story behind it, and what it means for the legacy of Bram Stoker. The event will also include a very, very special moment - that’s all we can say for now! Trust us- you don’t want to miss this one!

During this year’s festival, we will host a public event in the Pillar Room at the Rotunda Hospital with Miriam O’Callaghan interviewing Brian Cleary, Paul Murray (Stoker’s pre-eminent biographer) and visual artist Paul McKinley about this incredible find, the fascinating and heartwarming stor...

16/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/25/1800/maser - Ministry Of Nonsensical Science and Terrifying Experimental Research Guided by diabolical professors Frank and McStein and their eminent colleagues and their team of Igors, work your way through the fire-powered and interactive stations, earn yourself power-up tokens and feed them into the MONSTER-O-METER.

Ministry Of Nonsensical Science and Terrifying Experimental Research Guided by diabolical professors Frank and McStein and their eminent colleagues and their team of Igors, work your way through the fire-powered and interactive stations, earn yourself power-up tokens and feed them into the MONSTER-O

16/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/25/1100/maser - Inspired by the dark visuals and themes from Bram Stoker’s work, 'Eternal Night' celebrates the underbelly of Dublin, showcasing the city in a light unseen. Maser, known for his vibrant and engaging artworks across the city’s streets, has wholly transformed this industrial/retail space, creating a temporary centre for discovery and intrigue in which he explores themes such as the joy of play, the ownership of shared spaces and the distinctive landscape of Dublin city.

Inspired by the dark visuals and themes from Bram Stoker’s work, 'Eternal Night' celebrates the underbelly of Dublin, showcasing the city in a light unseen. Maser, known for his vibrant and engaging artworks across the city’s streets, has wholly transformed this industrial/retail space, creating...

10/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/11/12/esmeralda - ESMERALDA is a new play about friendship, mothering and the power of choice in women’s lives. Brid (Rose Henderson) , Catriona (Fiana Tobin) and Michelle (Fiona Confon), one time school friends, now middle aged, have arranged to meet at Nuala’s house for a trip down memory lane, only Nuala fails to appear, a stranger turns up on a bicycle and memory lane becomes a dark cul-de-sac.

ESMERALDA is a new play about friendship, mothering and the power of choice in women’s lives.  Brid (Rose Henderson) , Catriona (Fiana Tobin) and Michelle (Fiona Confon), one time school friends, now middle aged, have arranged to meet at Nuala’s house for a trip down memory lane, only Nual

07/10/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/12/02/cosima - After a sell out run in July at Smock Alley Theatre -with extra dates added, we are delighted to welcome Mary Murray as Cosima to The Viking. 'Lambert’s script is a well-crafted narrative, which is not easy to pull off in a one-person show - The Reviews Hub ‘ 'Mary Murray gives a masterclass… Cosima is phenomenal’… Baz Ashmawy “Cosima Wagner had about as interesting a life as anyone who didn’t found a religion or personally lead an invasion of a foreign empire.” – Philip Hensher, Telegraph (2010)

After a sell out run in July at Smock Alley Theatre -with extra dates added, we are delighted to welcome Mary Murray as Cosima to The Viking.  'Lambert’s script is a well-crafted narrative, which is not easy to pull off in a one-person show - The Reviews Hub ‘ 'Mary Murray gives a mas

04/10/2024

Looking for something entertaining to get your teeth into this spooky season? Look no further! Our theatre columnist, Saoirse Anton, is here with her October recommendations.
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https://www.takeyourseats.ie/readme/2024/10/2/october-shows-to-get-your-fangs-into

01/10/2024

This Month on takeyourseats.ie - https://mailchi.mp/takeyourseats/this-month-on-takeyourseatsie

30/09/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/27/thewomanofbramstokerslife - Historian Donal Fallon of the Three Castles Burning podcast is joined by Marion McGarry, author of the acclaimed book Irish Customs and Rituals and an authority on Jane Wilde and Charlotte Stoker to discuss some of the women central to Stoker's life and work. Live readings by actor Eva Jane Gaffney will bring their words to life.

Historian Donal Fallon of the Three Castles Burning podcast is joined by Marion McGarry, author of the acclaimed book Irish Customs and Rituals and an authority on Jane Wilde and Charlotte Stoker to discuss some of the women central to Stoker's life and work. Live readings by actor Eva Jane Gaffney

30/09/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/26/freakyflipbooks - Embrace the spookiest season at this 90-minute Freaky Flipbook Workshop where you'll craft animations starring your favourite Hallowe’en monsters. Ideal for budding artists and animation fans, this hands-on workshop introduces children to the art of hand-drawn animation, bringing their monstrous visions to life.

Embrace the spookiest season at this 90-minute Freaky Flipbook Workshop where you'll craft animations starring your favourite Hallowe’en monsters. Ideal for budding artists and animation fans, this hands-on workshop introduces children to the art of hand-drawn animation, bringing their monstrous v...

30/09/2024

STARJAZZER by Anu Productions - https://mailchi.mp/takeyourseats/starjazzer-by-anu-productions

30/09/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/10/24/thewizardofoz - Featuring classic songs such as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Ding D**g the Witch is Dead" and "The Merry Old Land of Oz" this timeless classic is suitable for all ages. Relive the magic and wonder of Oz in this hour long edition that the whole family will enjoy!

Starring the Elements and Rudiments students of Belvedere College along with a cast of students from various local girl schools, "The Wizard of Oz" tells the beloved story of Dorothy Gale, a young girl whose life is transformed when she drops into the wonderful land of Oz. Featuring class

30/09/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/events/2024/october/22/2015/starjazzer - A vivid, urgent and personal portrait of Dublin at a crossroads of past and present. Starjazzer is a fever dream exploration of grief, sexuality and hope. Forging a connection between two vulnerable women across a century, it explores the praxeology of the human condition, the inventiveness needed to cope with poverty and the creativity needed to hold one’s centre and humanity amid isolation. Inspired by The Starjazzer by Sean O’Casey.

A vivid, urgent and personal portrait of Dublin at a crossroads of past and present. Starjazzer is a fever dream exploration of grief, sexuality and hope. Forging a connection between two vulnerable women across a century, it explores the praxeology of the human condition, the inventiveness needed

29/09/2024

https://www.takeyourseats.ie/readme/blog/news/the-actin-glass-mask-theatre-until-19th-october

This October, At the Glass Mask Theatre, Witness our hero's efforts to survive this way of life– Nasty Reviews! Botched Auditions! And A Life-Scarring Nativity!