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Kirwan ‘live and personal’
Dominic Kirwan’s “Live and Personal Tour’’ is coming to the Set Theatre on February 24.
Griffith in the Watergate
With this year’s Grammy Awards just handed out, past Grammy winner Nanci Griffith is coming to Kilkenny early next month.
First full-scale performance by Firebird Theatre
Kilkenny’s newest theatre group is presenting its first full-scale performance in Cleere’s from February 28 to March 1.
Kilkenny set to shake at Rhythm ‘n’ Roots
The lineup for this year’s Smithwick’s Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Festival has been revealed, with the final act, Alabama Shakes, just confirmed on Monday.
Free workshops for Kilkenny writers
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Library Service have announce their spring 2012 free writers’ workshops.
Devious to unveil plans for new show
Devious Theatre Company is preparing to launch its next show this Saturday in the Watergate Theatre.
Plade made famous by ‘Harry Potter’ is coming to Watergate
London Classic Theatre’s production of Peter Shaffer’s Equus – the play that made headlines when Daniel Radcliffe took on the lead role on London’s West End – is coming to the Watergate Theatre on February 28 and 29 at 8pm.
‘Bits, Bites and Pieces’ at club’s cabaret-style performance
Barnstorm’s Adult Theatre Club is presenting “Bits, Bites and Pieces” for two nights next week.
The Three Amigos, for one night only
Country music trio The Three Amigos is coming to the Springhill Court Hotel on February 21.
Bound by human experience
‘Honourable Restraint,’ an exhibition of new drawings on paper by artist Leslie Cullinan, opens this Friday evening in the Watergate Theatre’s Upstairs Gallery.
Second encore showing in Coon
After bringing back their production of The Wake in the West for charity this past weekend, Coon’s Kilquan Players are staging the show once more this Sunday night due to demand.
Talent unearthed in the ‘Bog of Cats’
Some quality acting talent was on display last week as Watergate Productions presented Marina Carr’s By the Bog of Cats, even if the at-times too complicated script let them down in places.
Writers sought for Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is seeking submissions by writers from or living in Kilkenny city and county for the up-coming 12th edition of Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet.
Girls’ night out in the Watergate
The Watergate Theatre is welcoming an all-star cast in Girls Night: The Musical from February 23-25.
‘Magic Flute by Opera Theatre Company
Opera Theatre Company will present Mozart’s The Magic Flute on February 9 at 8pm.
Celebrating YIFM’s stars
The Oscar nominations may have just been announced recently, but this month the only show in town is the Young Irish Film Makers awards ceremony – the YIFMAs.
Classical evening on Saturday
Classical group the Cappa Ensemble will perform this Saturday at 8pm in Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan as part of the Music in Kilkenny concert series.
Watergate up for ‘live music venue of the year’
Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre has been short-listed in the Irish Music Rights Organisation’s awards for best live music venues.
Year of Craft draws to a close
Craft makers from County Kilkenny were among those to attend the closing ceremony for the Craft Council of Ireland’s 2011 Year of Craft in Dublin’s RDS last week.
Singers wanted for Thomas Moore competition
The Thomas Moore Singing Competition is now open to entrants, with entry open to all, be it schools, teachers, parents or individual students, as it prepares to take place on February 26 in the Watergate Theatre.
Coon play to be revived for one more night
After taking to the stage for three nights last weekend, the Kilquan Players are reviving their performance of Michael Ginnley’s A Wake in the West once more this Saturday night.
Devious seeking actors for two roles
The Devious Theatre Company is seeking actors for an up-coming production.
Starlight following yellow brick road to the Set
Starlight Stage Productions is returning with its presentation of The Wizard of Oz this Easter.
‘A Wake’ in the north
The Kilquan Players are taking to the stage in Coon Hall this Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 8pm.
Kilkenny man’s video clicks with New York and beyond
A KILKENNY native who created a moving video during his year in New York has seen his video go “viral” online, with his latest profile appearing at www.irishcentral.com.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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