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Admin – until 11 January: Performed in Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, this play was written and is performed by Oisín McKenna. Oisín left Dublin to chase his dream of becoming socially mobile. Now, he’s having an existential crisis in the canned foods aisle at Aldi desperately trying to remember his mindfulness techniques. This play explores the relationship between class, capitalism and health. It’s about being poor, precarious and lonely. It’s about adding items to your “watched first” on eBay hoping to feel better. This show is the 2019 winner of the First Fortnight Award and has been nominated for numerous awards. For more information see www.smockalley.com.
Bosco, Once Upon A time Tour – 12 January: The Paula Lambert Puppet Theatre presents Bosco’s Once Upon A Time Tour at 2pm in the Ramor Theatre, Cavan. After starring on Irish TV for three decades, this cheeky, funny, eternal five-year-old who lives in a box continues to be a firm favourite for many generations. Enjoy the story of Sleeping Beauty, where an evil fairy filled with jealousy tries to harm Beauty, but thankfully she has good fairy friends. The show has a great variety of characters, fun and excitement with the interactive live experience. Tickets cost €12. For more information see www.ramortheatre.com.
Frankie’s Guys – 16 January: Wayne Whelan and Zac Global Promotions have announced the return of their nationwide tour. A celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will take place in Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo. The show features four talented London West End performers and is a celebration of not just Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, but of the sounds of the 1960s, including music from other beloved artists such as Roy Orbison and Jackie Wilson. Frankie’s Guys pride themselves on their energetic shows filled with choreography, eye-catching costumes and beautiful harmonies. Tickets range from €12.50 to €25. For more information see www.hawkswell.com.
Brewhouse Jazz – 12 January: Visit Franciscan Well Brew Pub, Cork, for a lively Sunday jazz session in the beer garden at 6.30pm. Some of Cork’s best swing dancers will be there and this weekly event gives you the space to have an end-of-week boogie. Influences on the night will include Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, Oscar Peterson and numerous other jazz giants. Pinky Trolley will bring a classic approach to equally classic music. The event is free. In the pub you can also avail of the pubs own pizzas and craft beers.
1917 – out 10 January: 1917 is directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who directed Skyfall. Mendes wrote the screenplay with Krysty Wilson-Cairns and it stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Mark Strong. The film is based in part on an account told to Mendes by his paternal grandfather, Alfred Mendes. The story follows two young British soldiers during spring 1917 in World War I, on a mission to deliver a message which will warn of an ambush during one of the skirmishes soon after the German retreat to the Hindenberg Line during Operation Alberich. This film is rated 15A.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 10th January, Robert Mizzell & Patrick Feeney, 11th January, Ciaran Rosney & Patrick Feeney, 12th January, (3-5pm) Patrick Feeney, (6.30-8.30pm) Liam Mannering, (8.30-10pm) Blue Ridge Country, (10-12) Liam Mannering
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band Dancing: 11th January, Derek Ryan
Leinster
Dublin: Red Cow, 9th January, Barry & Dominic Kirwan
Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, January, 10th January, Jimmy Buckley
Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 11th January, Michael Collins
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA complex, 12th January, Martin Kearney
Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 13th January, John Glenn & The Mainliners
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 9th January, Andy Feery, 11th January, Mike Denver, 12th January, Chris Dallat
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 10th January, Matthew O’Donnell
Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 12th January, Teddy Crowley
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 15th January, Finbar Dennehy
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 15th January, Dermot Lyons
Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 18th January, Jimmy Buckley
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 11th January, Johnny Brady
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 11th January, Jimmy Buckley
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 11th January, Robert Mizzell
Down: Banbridge, Banville House, 10th January, Derek Ryan
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 11th January, Gerry Guthrie
Tyrone: Omagh, The Silverbirch, 10th January, Michael English
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