Living Life: going out guide

Anais Mitchell – 16 August: Anais Mitchell is a Vermont- and Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who focuses on narrative folksong, poetry and balladry. Child Ballads, Young Man in America and Hadestown are just some of her works to date, with the latter having been turned into a musical in November 2018. It opened on Broadway in April 2019. Mitchell has also headlined shows in all corners of the globe, and opened tours with Bon Iver, Josh Ritter, Punch Brothers and Patty Griffin. She has also received a BBC Radio Two Folk Award and the Folk Alliance International Spirit of Folk Award. For all folk music lovers, this show which comes to Sligo’s Hawk’s Well Theatre on the 16 August is one not to be missed. For more information and booking options, see www.hawkswell.com.

UglyDolls – 16 August: UglyDolls is a new animated musical adventure starring the voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton and Pitbull. Inspired by the global plush toy phenomenon that was launched in 2001, the film follows the free-spirited ugly dolls as they explore what it means to be different and discover that it is who you really are that is most important. UglyDolls hits Irish cinemas on the 16 August.

Adult Child/Dead Child – 16 August: This rare piece of theatre approaches the themes of mental health with hope and warmth. It is a monologue play that follows the story of a young person as they grow aware of their imaginary friend, all while struggling to deal with a strained home life, a new town and new people as well as an incident at school. This child protagonist goes on to become a child psychologist in a journey that is both harrowing and hilarious. Performed by Amber Deasy and directed by Katriona Foley, this piece is run in the Cork Arts Theatre. For more information and tickets, see www.purecork.ie.

Unhinged Comedy Club – 18 August: The Ha’penny Bridge Inn, Dublin, is hosting yet another night of stand-up comedy. Connor McDonagh-Flynn is set to return with a night of giggles as he takes to the stage. His comedy is bizarre, bold and unbalanced and is guaranteed to have the audience in stitches at the bemusing way in which he deals with topics that present themselves daily. Connor was also a finalist in the Forbidden Fruit Comedy Talent Search. Tickets cost €8. To find out more information, see www.ticketmaster.ie.

Tinder – A Musical Comedy – 20-24 August: The uplifting Tinder – A Musical Comedy comes to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre from the 20-24 August. The show tells the tale of three best friends, who know how to enjoy themselves when they get together. Watch the girls deal with their love life drama and family as they navigate their Tinder life. The production features great music along with a clever multimedia backdrop. This comedic musical stars Aisling Breen, Eimear Morrissey and Rachel O’Connell and guarantees to take Dublin by storm. Tickets cost €21 and can be bought form www.ticketmaster.ie. Visit www.olympia.ie for more information.

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 18th(5-8pm), Michael Collins, (10.30) Cliona Hagan

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,

Social Dancing: 18th August (5-8), Bernie Heaney & Boz

Big Band Dancing: 18th August, Declan Nerney

Leinster

Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 16th August, Gerry Guthrie

Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 18th August, Teddy Barry

Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 17th August, Keith, Lorraine & The Showband Show

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 15th August, J&S Sound, 17th August, Jimmy Buckley, 22nd August, Michael Collins

Munster

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 18th August, Mike Denver

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 16th August, Robert Mizzell

Cork: Kanturk, Social Club Kilbrin, 30th August, Dermot Lyons Band

Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 19th August, Mike Condon

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 21st August, Patrick O’Sullivan

Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’ Rahillys club, 14th August, Declan Angel Band, 21st August, Mick Condon

Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 18th August, Pat Costello

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel,18th August, Ciaran Rosney

Limerick: Limerick, Greenhills Hotel, 15th August, Keith, Lorraine & Showband Show, 22nd John McNicholl

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 21st August, Declan Aungier

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 24th August, Robert Mizzell

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 17th August, Eamon Jackson

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 16th August, Jim Devine, 17th August, Cliona Hagan, 18th August, Robert Mizzell

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 17th August, Declan Nerney

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 16th August, Paul Kelly

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 17th August, Mike Denver