BEYOND THE BROOKLYN SKY and More Set for Roscommon Arts Theatre thru Dec 19
By: Molly Tracy Nov. 21, 2013
The Roscommon Arts Theatre offers an array of activities from theatre to art classes. Look below to see their programming through the 19th.
Beyond the Brooklyn Sky
Presented by Red Kettle Theatre Company in association with Garter Lane Arts Centre
Written by Michael Hilliard Mulcahy | Directed by Peter Sheridan
About the Play
1988 and all eyes are on the western skies. Wide-eyed, wild yet innocent, they dreams big dreams, work hard, get rich, and someday maybe they'll come back home again. They grew up together, dreamed together and emigrated together in the late eighties. America didn't quite fulfil their dreams and they returned home, chastened but wiser. Things happened between them out foreign, things of the heart and things of the purse, things that were never resolved.
And now they gather to welcome home Jack for what should be a celebration. But the ordinary can be extraordinary and a lot needs to be resolved in one short night - Can Greg and Mags rekindle their childhood love? Can Brendy and Josie stop their marriage from splitting apart? Will Jamesie find the truth about his son Jimmy lost on the streets of Brooklyn? The past is a powder keg waiting to explode...the only question is who will strike the first match. Book your ticket now and be there to watch as the drama unfolds!
FREE Drawing Workshops at Roscommon Arts Centre
Running alongside UNEARTH, the exhibition currently showing in the gallery, Roscommon Arts Centre are hosting FREE Drawing Workshops for adults on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November. Open to all, there are limited places and early pre-booking is advised. Tutor Lili Heller will host an introduction to various drawing materials with a focus understanding how our vision works, what allows us to see volume, understanding contrast and depth and the importance of composition.
Participants will look at different ways to handle the pencil, and to shade and experiment using materials in traditional and non-traditional ways. Starting with technical exercises on paper, the workshop will continue with observation sketches (fruit and vegetables, daily manufactured objects, landscapes) using different papers.
Suitable for complete beginners as well as for the more advanced and anyone who wants expand their knowledge, with helpful, easy to understand basics and tricks. There are a very limited number of places available for this FREE workshop. We advise that you contact the box office on 090 6625824 to reserve your place and avoid disappointment.
Unwrap the magic of Children's Theatre this Christmas with Branar - Telling big stories for little citizens
Branar Téatar do Pháistí are thrilled to announce its brand new show for 2013, TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, a new theatre show coming to Roscommon Arts Centre for 3 performances only including one family show on Saturday 30thNovember, 12pm. Branar has a unique style that combines highly physical acting, song, storytelling, integrating live music and puppetry - with an exceptional ensemble cast making for deeply moving, enjoyable and genuinely memorable Christmas show for children: As the town is preparing for Christmas in the fun build up to Christmas - Houses are being decorated, cards being written, presents being wrapped and stockings being hung. Join Branar, as they take you on a joyful journey through to the most magical night of year. Loosely based on the classic poem, and arguably one the best-known verses ever written for the Yuletide, Branar's bi-lingual show combines nothing but the finest ingredients for engaging and fully accessible children's theatre to create a fun & magical festive show for audiences aged 5 and up-wards, set in the company's inimitable style. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is largely responsible for some of the modern day conceptions of Santa Claus we know today and this new Branar production promises to offer all that is special about Christmas and much more in terms of educating young children through theatre to help expand their minds and inquisition about life and live theatre. Tickets are €8/€5 with a special Family of Four ticket of just €20 and are available through Roscommon Arts Centre's box office on 090 6625824 or online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie All-Ireland One Act FinalsRoscommon Drama Festival Committee hosts the All-Ireland One Act Finals at Roscommon Arts Centre from Friday 6th - Sunday 8th December. Featuring four sessions totaling eleven plays from drama groups all across the country this packed weekend is sure to be a season highlight for local theatre lovers. All tickets are currently sold out. For more information on waiting lists please contact Roscommon Arts Centre's box office on 090 6625824.
Great Christmas Nights Out in Roscommon
Are you looking for a great Christmas night offering something a little different out for you and your friends? Then why not come along to Roscommon Arts Centre where they have a few festive treats lined up to entertain during December!
Sing the night away with The Christmas Crooners
Returning to Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday 13th December with a brand new show, now in its eighth record breaking year "Christmas Crooners" is jam packed with festive favourites, and the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol' blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.
A fantastic cast of West-End Singers, backed by the superb and talented band "The Jazz- All-Stars", perform over 30 well known Christmas hits including "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire", "Little Drummer boy", "White Christmas" and many other swing arrangements of Christmas hymns and songs; including "Deck the halls", "Silent night", and many more festive favourites and a few surprises! Tickets for this wonderful festive show that will warm the cockles of your heart are available through Rocommon Arts Centre's box office on 090 6625824 or online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie
Calling all Dancing Queens
Following a sell-out show last December that had audiences dancing in the aisles, ABBA Forever return to Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday 19th December for a night packed with all the ABBA classics. From "Waterloo" to "The Winner Takes It All" you're guaranteed a fun night out. A perfect way to get the silly season started! Tickets are available through Roscommon Arts Centre's Box Office on 090 6625824 or online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie
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