Theatre & The Arts

On The Edge

On The Edge, an exhibition of contemporary glass from Ireland and South West England, opens at 3.30pm in the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny tomorrow (Saturday).

Events taking place as part of the exhibition include:

Saturday 16 from 11am to 3pm: Glass blowing demonstration at Jerpoint Glass, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny (enquiries@jerpointglass.com)

Saturday 16 at 5 pm: Curators talk about the exhibition at the National Craft Gallery

Sunday 17 from 11am to 1pm, 2.30pm to 4pm: Exhibition seminar with the artists at Butler House

One-day market at No. 76 John Street

A one-day market hosted by Kilkenny Council Arts Office takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at No. 76 John Street.

The venue will play host to a number of amazing artists, illustrators and makers who will be selling exceptional, original, unique, quirky, and exquisite creations.

The range will include jewellery, ceramics, paintings, crockery, t-shirts, fine art prints, sculptural pieces, cards, origami accessories, hats and vintage inspired headbands.

Khans Bookstore will also be there selling a select range of books on a variety of topics including gardening, cookery, arts and culture and children’s books.

 

A new 'Generation' of design in Kilkenny

AN exhibition representing the first collaboration between the Crafts Council of Ireland and the Institute of Designers in Ireland in showcasing the very best new designers and makers in Ireland opens in the National Craft Gallery tomorrow (Saturday).

Food festival gets crafty!

CRAFT and food will come together in Kilkenny this weekend with the opening of two exhibitions that celebrate the joy of food.

Autumn Feast at Kilkenny Design Centre represents the first-ever craft event for the Savour Kilkenny food festival and features two food-inspired exhibitions in the recently opened Courtyard Galleries at Kilkenny Design Centre.

Shakespeare in Bits

A PLAY that has been described as “an irreverent sketch show of Shakespearean proportions” will be performed in Kilkenny by Devious Theatre over the October Bank Holiday weekend.

Shakespeare In Bits is devised by and stars Stephen Colfer, John Doran and Eddie Murphy - three familiar faces from past Devious Theatre productions who last appeared in Stags and Hens in July.

Karl Fitzgerald – Selected Works

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Building communities of culture

A ONE-DAY 'crash-course' on how, by networking and working together, communities, voluntary groups, interested individuals and artists can enhance the cultural life of local communities, has been organised by ArtLinks.

The workshop will include successful case studies about communities which are successfully promoting arts and cultural activities, practical exercises and ample opportunity for participants to learn from each other.

'In The Blood' by Castlecomer Writers

CASTLECOMER Writers' Group had one of the surprise successes at the Watergate Theatre earlier this year with their play 'Clerical Errors'. Now, on this Saturday, October 3, they return with their latest play 'In the Blood'.

The play is set in a miner's cottager in the 1950s. When Mikey, the eldest son, decides to leave his life as a miner and Paddy, the youngest goes missing, the family must come to terms with the turmoil both events bring.

Workshop for young people

YOUNG people aged between 15 and 18 years are invited to Butler Gallery at Kilkenny Castle tomorrow (Saturday) for a stimulating afternoon of drawing and writing.

Artist Julie Moorhouse and writer Grace Wells will facilitate the workshop which is sourcing its inspiration from the work of David Godbold.

Admission to the event is free but booking is essential. Contact Jean Tormey at (056) 7761106 or email info@butlergallery.com

The David Godbold exhibition 'The end of the begining of the begining of the end' will remain at Butler Gallery until Sunday October 4.

Auditions for Devious Theatre

THE Devious Theatre Company are looking for actors, directors and crew for their upcoming Dario Fo Season in the new Set Theatre, John Street.

The two plays in question are Accidental Death Of An Anarchist and Can't Pay? Won't Pay!

The plays will be performed in December 2009 and March 2010 respectively.

Auditions for both plays will take place tomorrow (Saturday).

If you or anyone you know might be interested in getting involved in the productions (in any capacity) then let Devious know at info@devioustheatre.com

Charting the theatraticality of human endeavour

'DAYS AND Nights of Strangers' is the curious title of an art exhibition by Mayo-based artist Anthony Pilbro which opens in the Watergate Theatre Upstairs Gallery on this Friday and continues until October 9.

Actors and batteries – the Kilkenny connection

THERE'S an advertising campaign that has been running on television for some time claiming the almost evelasting powers of a certain battery. The advertisement asserts that the battery lasts longer than all the rest, and keeps going and going and going.

Now there's a certain connection between that advert and the crew of actors at Kilkenny's Watergate Theatre.

Watergate Productions were foundeds in 1993 and since then, the crew have notched up a staggering 35 performances.

It's all black and amber for Irish

By: 
Sean Hurley

ONE OF the most consistent contributors to the Kilkenny Arts Festival has gone all black and amber for her art exhibition this year.

 

The Kilkenny colours dominate the 20 paintings of artist Marley Irish whose show opens in the Berkeley Room of the Hibernian Hotel this (Friday) evening.

 

 

Women display their artistic talents

By: 
Sean Hurley

 

AN EXCITING and diverse array of work by women currently involved in the '5 to 6 Project', goes on show for this year's Arts Festival.


Entitled 'Lifecycles' the exhibition opens at the 5 to 6 House at No 7 Bridgewater, Dean Street, Kilkenny, on August 8, and continues to August 16.

River Art to impress at picturesque Kells

By: 
Sean Hurley

A GROUP of Kilkenny and Kells based artists and sculptors are currently putting the finishing touches to an interesting exhibition called 'River Art' which promises to be a real eye-opened at Kells during the Arts Festival.

Cass McGuire is coming

REHEARSALS are currently underway for a production of Brian Friel's great play 'The Loves of Cass McGuire'. The classic is coming compliments of the hugely talented Watergate Productions and it features Colette Browne in the title role.

Also in the impressive cast are Marina Boyd, Brendan Corcoran, Mary Cradock, Paula Drohan, Clare Gibbs, Sean Hackett, Donal O'Brien, Tom O'Loughlin and Mary Quinn. Direction is by Geoff Rose.
'Cass' will have a six night run from August 24 to 29.

Declan O'Rourke at the Watergate

By: 
Sean Hurley

IN CONCERT at the Watergate Theatre for just the one night on Thursday, July 30, is popular singer/songwriter Declan O'Rourke. A comparative newcomer, Declan hit the scene in Dublin in 2000 and rapidly established a national following.

He released his debut album under an independent Irish record label in 2004. The album 'Since Kaybram' went straight into the Irish charts at fifth position.

Stags and Hens – a great play from Devious Theatre

By Aisling Hurley
DEVIOUS Theatre have once again surpassed expectations with their latest play Stags and Hens. It shows a new maturity in their work after the excellent productions of Cannibal The Musical, Trainspotting and John Morton's original work - Heart Shaped Vinyl and Smitten.

They have really grown as a troupe with this play by Willy Russell revelling in the meatier parts on offer. Set in 1970s Liverpool, all the action takes place in the toilets of a nightclub. A stag and hen party of the same wedding meet over one fateful and very drunken night.

Showcasing new and innovative design

By: 
Sean Hurley

THE WINNERS of the Future Makers' Student Awards, Student Grants and Practitioner Grants for 2009, were announced this afternoon (Friday) as a selection of the awardees’ work went on show at the National Craft Gallery at Kilkenny's Castle Yard.

The Future Makers' awards and grants, which have a value of over €25,000, will support those currently studying or practising craft and represent the Crafts Council of Ireland’s commitment to supporting people who wish to pursue craft as a career.
Future Makers is a new award scheme launched by the Crafts Council of Ireland in 2009.

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