IRELAND THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 66

Last January, Druid kicked off its major US & Irish tour of Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan in Roscommon and since then has been on one of the longest US tours by an Irish theatre company in decades.

Last January, Druid kicked off its major US & Irish tour of Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan in Roscommon and since then has been on one of the longest US tours by an Irish theatre company in decades.

Beezneez Theatre Company has earned a huge reputation for production of summer comedy and they have scored a bull's eye with this summer's production of Don't Dress for Dinner which will be performed in Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th June.

For 19 years GAZE has been bringing the best in local and international lesbian and gay film to Dublin cinemagoers every August bank holiday weekend.

The Lismore Music Festival took place Saturday June 4 and Sunday June 5 and featured a new production of Mozart's much loved classic Don Giovanni, directed by Dieter Kaegi in the stunning surroundings of Lismore Castle.

THE UNWANTED featuring Dervish's Cathy Jordan, play in historic Strokestown Park House Many were disappointed last December when The Unwanted, featuring Dervish's Cathy Jordan, alongside Seamie O'Dowd and Rick Epping, had to postpone their concert in Roscommon due to the bad weather.

Don't miss your chance to see the International Tour of "MAMMA MIA!" at Grand Canal Theatre from 4-15 Oct 2011.

Remains | Magnhild Opdøl runs 17th June - 14th July at The Gallery, Roscommon Arts Centre

Following on the success of previous presentations The Cherry Orchard is the next screening in National Theatre Live, a series of live performances from the National Theatre London broadcast onto cinema screens around the world.

The James Joyce Centre is gearing up for the 2011 Bloomsday celebrations.

CROSSBONES is made up of some of Ireland's brightest young talents on the Irish music scene.

Wexford Sinfonia presents a performance of Mendelssohn's dramatic and triumphant oratorio Elijah at 8:00 pm on Sunday 5th June in the O'Reilly Theatre, Wexford Opera House.

This summer, The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, is turning the spotlight onto music.

Four Venues in the Island of Ireland are set to welcome one of the most exotic and stunning productions this year when Ballet Manila tours the country with their new production 'Philippine Ballet Gala Concert/East Meets West'.

CROSSBONES is made up of some of Ireland's brightest young talents on the Irish music scene.

Wexford Male Voice Choir is proud to present their 70th Anniversary Concert in Wexford Opera House on Saturday, June 18 at 8pm.

The James Joyce Centre is gearing up for the 2011 Bloomsday celebrations.

'Here we are again still' is a wonderful new play written by Druid favourite Christian O'Reilly and it comes to Roscommon for one performance only on Thursday 26th May at 8pm.

THE UNWANTED featuring Dervish's Cathy Jordan, play in historic Strokestown Park House Many were disappointed last December when The Unwanted, featuring Dervish's Cathy Jordan, alongside Seamie O'Dowd and Rick Epping, had to postpone their concert in Roscommon due to the bad weather.

Wexford Sinfonia presents a performance of Mendelssohn's dramatic and triumphant oratorio Elijah at 8:00 pm on Sunday 5th June in the O'Reilly Theatre, Wexford Opera House.

Keith Barry returns to Wexford Opera House Sunday, May 22 at 8pm for his final journey into The Asylum.

'Here we are again still' is a wonderful new play written by Druid favourite Christian O'Reilly and it comes to Roscommon for one performance only on Thursday 26th May at 8pm.

Clonmel Junction Festival (CJF), established over 11 years ago in the picturesque walled town of Clonmel, has just announced the line up for this years 10 day festival in early July.

Riverdance is delighted to announce that it will open its now traditional Summer run in Dublin's Gaiety Theatre from 28th June to 28th August.

In these heady days of austerity and bank bailouts, it's no surprise Dubliners are looking for a bit of escapist entertainment.