april to june 2015 programme
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Take a look at what's happening in the Watergate between April and June 2015.TRANSCRIPT
Monday to Friday10am to 6pm7pm to 8pm prior to performanceSaturday2pm to 6pm7pm to 8pm prior to performanceSunday1 hour prior to show
Monday to Friday10am to 6pm 7pm to 8pm prior to performanceSaturday 2pm to 6pm7pm to 8pm prior to performanceSunday 1 hour prior to show
OUR OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday10am to 6pm (8pm on night of performance)Saturday 2pm to 6pm (8pm on night of performance)Sunday & Bank Holidays (1 hour prior to performance)
OUR OPENING HOURS
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th &
28th
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May
8th
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da S
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May
9th
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se n
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that
no
show
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be
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ay 1
1th
to 1
6th,
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nanc
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My
Fair
Ladi
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May
17th
Banf
f Film
Fes
tival
Film
May
21st
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tM
ay 23
rd &
24th
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May
26th
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May
29th
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ne 11
th to
14th
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how
Conc
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June
25th
to 27
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ly 2n
d to 4
th
& 9t
h to 1
1thW
onde
rland
The
atre
Child
rens
Wor
ksho
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ly 20
th to
24th
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t a
Glan
ce
The
Chro
nicle
s of O
ggle
Thea
treAp
ril 7t
hSw
eene
y To
ddM
usica
lAp
ril 12
th to
18th
Tutu
s and
Bey
ond
Balle
tAp
ril 22
ndGa
rda
Road
Saf
ety
Show
Talk
For S
choo
lsAp
ril 27
th &
28th
I’m W
ith H
erCo
ncer
tM
ay 3r
dTh
e As
sass
inat
ion
of B
rian
Boru
Thea
treM
ay 6t
h
The
Crea
m o
f Kilk
enny
Jazz
Conc
ert
May
8th
Lucin
da S
lyTh
eatre
May
9th
Plea
se n
ote
that
no
show
s will
be
stag
ed fr
om M
ay 1
1th
to 1
6th,
in
ord
er to
carr
y ou
t tec
hnica
l mai
ntai
nanc
e
My
Fair
Ladi
esTh
eatre
May
17th
Banf
f Film
Fes
tival
Film
May
21st
You
Can’
t Sto
p Th
e Be
atCo
ncer
tM
ay 23
rd &
24th
St. K
iera
n’s A
war
ds N
ight
Conc
ert
May
26th
Rigo
letto
Oper
aM
ay 28
thTh
e Man
In T
he W
oman
s Sho
esTh
eatre
May
29th
Jest
ers S
tage
Aca
dem
yCo
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tJu
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th to
14th
Wise
Dan
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how
Conc
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June
25th
to 27
thM
oll
Thea
treJu
ly 2n
d to 4
th
& 9t
h to 1
1thW
onde
rland
The
atre
Child
rens
Wor
ksho
pJu
ly 20
th to
24th
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Awards Galore for City Arts
In the 1970’s and early 80’s touring theatre companies had no suitable venue in Kilkenny City, and therefore groups such as druid and the Irish theatre Co. the Irish national Ballet travelled to the Convent in Callan to perform.It was indicative of the interest in professional theatre that the School of Music on the Ormonde road and the Old dining room (tapestry room) in Kilkenny Castle could comfortably accommodate audiences.
And then there were four
thankfully the last two decades have witnessed a renaissance and today the city is home to a remarkable four professional theatre companies.Barnstorm, founded in 1992, set the standard. Philip hardy, Vincent dempsey and the team on Chapel lane can be enormously proud of their achievement.devious theatre has made great inroads with it's challenging and thought provoking body of work.equinox and asylum productions are new to Kilkenny but not to the arts.
equinox have already staged their production of Memory Box at the Watergate and asylum will stage the Chronicles of Oggle in april.the Watergate is delighted to be part of the theatrical explosion and we are happy that these professionals use the theatre to promote their work.
Arts offiCe to the fore . . .
this demands support of the highest calibre and Kilkenny is fortunate to have excellent people willing to promote the arts. Mary Butler and niamh Finn in the arts Office epitomize the dedication necessary to effectively keep artistic endeavours to the fore.emphasising Kilkenny’s leading role in the arts, recent times have
Sighile Hennessy performed with Equinox
seen a plethora of awards descend on the city.Cartoon Saloon were nominated for their second Oscar award in the animation Category and our congratulations to all at the Maltings.Cleere's theatre Parliament Street won best live music venue in leinster. this accolade acknowledges the vision and dedication of John and Phyl Cleere. today, the venue is in the capable hands of John holden and
Paul McCabe. the Set theatre was also nominated for best live venue.Kilkenny rhythm and roots won best small music festival at the IMrO music awards. this major award is well deserved and validates years of hard work.Kilkenny County Council arts Office has been selected as outright winner in the Public Sector Magazine Excellence in Business awards 2014 for excellence in Cultural arts Provision.
Members of KMS, with the AIMS award
Tomm Moore & Paul Young, Cartoon Saloon at the Oscars
John Cleere, Paul McCabe& John Holden wiht
IMRO awards
We also congratulate Kilkenny Musical Society whose production of Michael Collins was awarded best overall show in Ireland.
welCome new members
We take this opportunity to thank the arts Council of Ireland and Kilkenny County Council for continuing to allocate much needed finance to our venue. We welcome Councillors Fidelis doherty and Paddy McKee to our Board of directors where they will join their colleague Cllr Kathleen Funchion. the support shown by both the arts Council and Kilkenny County Council enables the Watergate to maintain
high standards during these difficult times. We also welcome Ian hamilton and Ken McGuire to our board.It gives us great pleasure to acknowledge the support of local theatre companies, stage academies and schools in continuing to use our facilities to develop talent.Finally we thank you the audience for your loyal support over the last 22 years. your constancy and encouragement give us the resolve to continue to strive for excellence.
the watergate theatreKeepinG You entertAined sinCe 1993
Ger CodyTheatre Manager
John Cleere, Paul McCabe& John Holden wiht
IMRO awards
Mary Butler & Niamh Finnwith Council Executive
John McCormack
Meet Pakie. An orphan, a storyteller, an adventurer, a survivor. He may not be the sharpest sandwich in the toolbox, but Pakie
knows a thing or two about the history of his native town – from the vicious Vikings, to the less-than Christian Brothers. Pakie’s a laugh a minute… but Pakie’s got secrets. Secrets the
God fearing people of Oggle may not be ready to hear.
Written and performed by Peter Gowen (Charlie, Love/Hate, The Butcher Boy),
and directed by Donal Gallagher (Love, Peace & Robbery), this is a hilarious and heart-breaking story of small towns and
even smaller minds. “…a comic tale of our times – startling, enjoyable and sad – a sharply
faceted performance” Irish Times
Tuesday 7th April at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e16 / e12
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Dancers include:
Richard Bermange, Céline Le Grelle, Maria Ledesma, James Löffler, Jane Magan, Kesi Olley-Dorey
Wednesday 22nd April at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e15 / e12 Groups of 10 or more e10
Pas de Quatre, the romantic classic caused a sensation when it was created for the four greatest ballerinas of the time in 1845. Next up, Sing Sing Sing inspired by Bob Fosse, a legendary choreographer of Broadway & Hollywood throughout the 60s & 70s. The second half of the programme features the premiere of a powerful and magical new ballet, Lost, by Ludovic Ondievla. BI continues its commitment to new work in presenting this compelling piece by this ‘young rising choreographer’ (The Guardian).
With lighting by award winning designer Paul Keogan, this mixed programme shows the diversity of the company following its wonderful tour of Swan Lake, which ‘ticked all the boxes’ (Sunday Independent) and was hailed as ‘one of best productions’ the company has done (Irish Mail on Sunday).
Dancers include:
Richard Bermange, Céline Le Grelle, Maria Ledesma, James Löffler, Jane Magan, Kesi Olley-Dorey
Wednesday 22nd April at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e15 / e12 Groups of 10 or more e10
Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April
I’m With HerSARA WATKINS, SARAH JAROSZ, & AOIFE O’DONOVAN
All mainstays of the acoustic, folk and roots world, Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan crossed paths many times throughout their careers. So, it comes as no surprise that – after an impromptu performance at the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival – the pieces fell into place for these three acclaimed musicians to collaborate.Performances on the I’m With Her Tour will be a culmination of all three artists playing together as one band; sets will include a mix of each other’s songs, cover songs and traditional songs.
I’m With HerSARA WATKINS, SARAH JAROSZ, & AOIFE O’DONOVAN
All mainstays of the acoustic, folk and roots world, Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan crossed paths many times throughout their careers. So, it comes as no surprise that – after an impromptu performance at the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival – the pieces fell into place for these three acclaimed musicians to collaborate.Performances on the I’m With Her Tour will be a culmination of all three artists playing together as one band; sets will include a mix of each other’s songs, cover songs and traditional songs.
Sunday 3rd May at 7.30 p.m.Adm.: e20
BRIANBORU
The Assassination of
Wednesday 6th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e14 / e12 First 10 Seats e10
Two brothers of conflicting ideals sail to Ireland to defeat the High King Brian
Boru. Over the course of the journey they part enemies, and meet again on opposite
sides of the battlefield. Brian Boru was assassinated at the battle of Clontarf 1014.
A story of brotherhood, blood, ravens on the battle field and the death of a great king.
‘Entertaining, well-cast and very well written.”
- Michael Moffatt, Evoke.ie
“Mac Suibhne has an intensity that underpins the nature of Ospak...”
- Alan Foran, The Red Curtain Review
For each of our issues from now until December, the Watergate, in association with La Rivista RestauRant, offer you the chance to win Four tickets to a Watergate show plus a pre-show meal for four in the beautiful La
Rivista RestauRant on Parliament street.
the pre-show meal will include “a Wine anD Dine DeaL”3 course Meal, Bottle of Wine,
starter, Main Course and DessertJust correctly answer the questions on the following three pages and send your answers to: Watergate Quiz, c/o The Watergate Theatre,
Parliament Street, Kilkenny.You can also complete this quiz on line at www.watergatetheatre.com
tickets for this quiz will be for the Watergate’s production
of Moll by JB Keane on July 2nd.One winner will be drawn from entries.
Q1. Author and musician . name them?
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Q2. In Wild West folklore, which sheriff is said to have killed Billy the kid?
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Q3. Seismology is the study of what?
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Q4. According to the bible,God rested on the seventh day, but what did he do on the fourth day.
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Q5. The game of Cluedo has six murder weapons: a candlestick, a revolver, a lead pipe , a spanner and a dagger are five of them . What is the other one?
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Q6. Which Volcano was responsible for the destruction of Pompeii in 79AD?
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Q7. What is the name of the Tellietubbies Vacuum cleaner?
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Q8. Two of the best from Tipperary and Kilkenny. Can you name them?
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Q9. In the sitcom “only fools and horses” what is the name of Del Boy’s local pub?
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Q10. Which famous actress was the mother of Liza Minnelli?
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Q11. In the TV series “Dad’s Army” , what was private Frazier’s daytime job?
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Q12. In the Australian elections of 1973, who voted for the first time?
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Q13. Nick Leeson was held responsible for the collapse of which bank?
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Q14. Which former trade unionist was elected President of Poland in 1985?
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Q15. When Gerard Houllier was first appointed at Liverpool, with whom did he share the managerial duties?
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Q16. If you were celebrating your China Wedding Anniversary, how many years would you be married?
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Q17. Which American artist painted a famous portrait of his mother titled “Arrangements in Grey and black”?
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Q18. The Charles Dicken’s novel “A tale of two cities” was set during which historical event?
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Q19. What is a male Kangaroo called?
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Q20. These gates lead to Kilkenny Castle. Where in Kilkenny did they first stand?
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Friday 8th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e10
Saturday 9th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e16 / e12
Saturday 9th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e14 / e12
Sunday 17th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e14 / e12
Celebrating his 80th birthday this year, one of Ireland’s most renowned actors and performers,
Des Keogh, gets to fulfil a life-long ambition to play legendary Irish man of letters George Bernard Shaw.
Des has devised and will perform in a hugely entertaining new play about the many ladies in the extraordinary life of one of the greatest playwrights
of all time.
Thursday 21st May at 7.30 p.m.Adm.: e13.50 / e11.50 Concession
Saturday 23rd May at 8.00 p.m. & Sunday 24th May at 3.00 p.m.Adm.: Adults e12 / Children & OAP e6
Tuesday 26th May at 8.00 p.m.
AwArds Night
Thursday 28th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e30 / e27 First 20 seats at e20
Thursday 28th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e30 / e27 First 20 seats at e20
Friday 29th May at 8.00 p.m.Adm.: e16 / e12
EvEning shows:Thurs 11th June to sat 13th June at 7.30pmMaTinEE show: sunday 14th June at3pm
Tickets: adults e15, Concessions e12.50
Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th June at 7.30 p.m.Adm.: e12 / Children and OAP e10
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