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WELCOME!
It’s the beginning of a whole new era
here at the Civic. After seventeen
years we’ve said our sad farewells to
the incomparable Bríd Dukes who
led the theatre with such distinction
from the first moment the doors
opened back in 1999. I’m sure you
will join me in wishing her a happy
and long retirement - her garden will
certainly be greener for her year round
presence!
I’m honoured now to step into her
mighty shoes and lead this great local
theatre. I’ve a whole heap of plans
and ambitions but for now I want you
to know we will never lose sight of
our core values - offering the warmest
of welcomes and a personal touch
second to none, along with a host of
great nights that bring joy, wonder,
tears and laughter week in week out.
All the world’s a stage said the great
man and as ever your local theatre
provides a full range of enriching
experience. So whether you love
drama or music, comedy or dance,
tuck into our new season brochure and what a feast we have for you; so
many highlights that I am hard pressed
to pick my favourites though I will
sprinkle some thoughts through the
pages ahead - look out for this sign:
As ever we need and value your
support - by buying a ticket or two you
will help keep things live and local!
Michael Barker-Caven
Artistic Director
HOW TO
BOOK
Online: civictheatre.ie
By Phone: 01 462 7477
At the Box Office: 10am - 6pm
Monday to Saturday or until
8pm on performance nights
HOW TO USE THE
PROGRAMME
Find an event by type:
If you’re looking for comedy, music,
something for the kids or something
else you can find markers on each
event in the programme which will tell
you what to expect:
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Find an event by date:
At the back of the programme you’ll
find a calendar with all of our events
arranged by day/date.
Find an event browsing:
We’ve got so many great shows on
offer at the Civic this Autumn - why not
just browse and pick something that
appeals to you. We know you’ll love it.
SPECIAL
OFFERS
Keep an eye out for a range of
special offers on shows throughout
the brochure.
Early Birds
Book EARLY to get the
discounted price of €14 on
selected shows.
Subject to availability.
Combo Deals
Save money by availing of our
combo deals on selected shows.
1 low ticket price for 2 great
shows.
Meal Deals
Make a night of it. By booking
your meal + show together,
you’ll save in comparison to
ticket only prices. Enjoy a
delicious 2 course meal at our
Interval Bistro & Bar before
the show. Valid on selected
performances and
subject to availability.
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THE MATCHMAKER
By John B. Keane
Starring Mary McEvoy & Jon Kenny
Directed & Presented by Michael Scott
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“I saw it, laughed, cried, loved it and
went again.” THE GUARDIAN
“As directed by Michael Scott, Mary
McEvoy and Jon Kenny provide
everything Keane could have
desired.” THE IRISH TIMES
This hilarious and much loved play
follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky
O’Connor to match make for the lonely
and lovelorn from all parts of the country.
John B. Keane’s marvelously mischievous
wit coupled with his unparalleled way
with words is at the core of this much
celebrated hit production, taking us back
to a simpler time when even phones
were few and far between and the only
web was the one left behind by spiders!
“Keane uses the lyrical, colorful
language of his part of the world the
way a painter uses the palette”
NEW YORK TIMES
SEP Fri 2nd – Sat 3rd | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 105 mins. One interval
Tickets: €20 & €18 concession
Meal Deal: €28 - ticket & 2 course meal
VENICE TO VEGAS
With the Two & a Half Tenors
Combining a unique height differential
and great comic timing, this is a thrilling
and fast-moving show, packed with
memories and laughter. Be transported
by Ireland’s leading “Operatainers”
Derek Ryan 6’4’’, Ryan Morgan 6’7’’
and Nyle Wolfe 5’6’’ with special guest
the Devastating Diva, Jean Wallace.
Singing a veritable smorgasbord of
your favourite show tunes, arias and
swing standards including “Oh what a
beautiful morning”, “Quando me’n vo”,
“Ain’t that a Kick in the Head”, “Mack
the Knife”, “The Fields of Athenry” and
many more the Two and Half Tenors are
world class singers who love to entertain.
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“Bravo, Bravo! Excellent” Matt Cooper
TODAY FM
Based on stories by Frank O’Connor
Dr
Adapted for the stage & Directed by
Patrick Talbot
Presented by Patrick Talbot Productions
The childhood stories of Cork born
Frank O’Connor are rightly heralded
as being classics of their kind. Three
of his very best - First Confession, My
Oedipus Complex, The Genius - have
now been brought together to forge a
classic night of theatre entertainment.
Richly evocative, hilariously funny,
tenderly moving, this critically acclaimed
production features stand out
performances which bring back to joyful
life the Ireland of the early 20th Century.
“Frank O’Connor’s hilarious
childhood stories are beautifully
adapted for the stage.”
THE OBSERVER
“A thoroughly enjoyable
parcelling of three of Ireland’s best
short stories.” THE IRISH TIMES
SEP Thurs 8th – Sat 10th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 115 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Combo Deal: 2 great shows for €28 God Bless the Child + Bailegangaire
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“One of the funniest things I’ve done
with RTE” MARTY MORRISSEY
GOD BLESS THE CHILD
SEP Sun 4th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 115 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
“God Bless the Child is
something I would urge you to see… it
is a delightful theatre event.”
THE IRISH NEWS BELFAST
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THE BOOTLEG BEACH
BOYS
Supported by Elly D
Presented by lekmk promotions and
booking agency
Packing theatres wherever they play, we
are delighted to host this Tallaght band’s
only hometown show of 2016. Celebrate
50 years of the iconic album Pet Sounds
as well as all the other classic Beach
Boys hits; from such show stopping US
number ones as Good Vibrations and
Help me Rhonda, to Californian surf
drenched anthems Surfin’ Safari and
Surfer Girl, this blend of five star vocals
and infectious sun soaked gems, makes
for a memorable night. You’ll most
assuredly have fun-fun-fun till the bar
calls last orders!
SEP Sun 11th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 100 mins. One interval
Tickets: €20
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TELLING THE TÁIN
“Keegan-Dolan has one of the
most boggling and fertile dance
imaginations on the planet.”
THE GUARDIAN
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by Candlelit Tales
Pint in hand, join us for the Candlelit
Tales’ gripping re-telling of The Táin and
the fearful doings of its hero Cú Chulainn
with musical accompaniment on guitar
and mandolin.
CULTURE NIGHT
SEP 16th 2016
Announcing an exciting, stimulating,
rewarding FREE night of entertainment
and culture courtesy of your local
theatre! To cap it all, the Interval Bistro
will be open serving delicious food from
all corners of the globe!
Loose End Studio | 6pm and 7.30pm
Latecomers not admitted
Duration: 60 mins. No interval
Tickets: Free (advanced booking &
ticket collection required)
“Hickey is mesmerising
in his playing of a
way of being the is
wildly anarchic, flawed
and yet infused with
the vigour of the life
force… An Unmissable
masterpiece”
Patrick Brennan
THE IRISH EXAMINER
It’s all FREE so bring friends who think theatre
is not for them; we want the place buzzing!
THE BLOODY IRISH!
by A Bloody Production
Enjoy a unique film screening of The
Bloody Irish! - a fabulous new musical
drama on the 1916 Rising shown to
huge acclaim across the states when
broadcast on PBS TV, and yet to be seen
in Ireland. Afterwards join its director, the
Civic’s own Artistic Director, plus other
members of the creative team in our café
for a chat about the production and the
wonderful songs and stories of the time.
Main Auditorium | 7.15pm sharp
Duration: 75 mins. No interval
Tickets: Free (advanced booking &
ticket collection required)
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A SANCTIFYING THING:
The poems, songs and
speeches of Patrick Pearse
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Sit back and savour the inspiring letters,
stories and speeches from the pen of
Patrick Pearse presented by acclaimed
actors Bryan Murray and Una Crawford
O’Brien accompanied on Irish harp by
Mary O’Donnell.
Loose End Studio | 9pm
Latecomers not admitted
Duration: 60 mins. No interval
Tickets: Free (advanced booking &
ticket collection required)
SWAN LAKE
/ LOCH NA hEALA
By Michael Keegan Dolan
Developmental residency supported by
the Civic Theatre Tallaght and
South Dublin County Council
From the imagination of one of Ireland’s
foremost dance and theatre-makers
comes a magical new adaptation of one
of the most famous story ballets in the
world, Swan Lake. With beautiful dancing
and powerful imagery, this new Swan
Lake is rooted in the Midlands of Ireland
in a place where ancient mythology and
the modern world collide. Performed
by a company of fourteen world-class
performers including actor Mikel Murfi,
this production is interwoven with storytelling, song and live music. Dublinbased band Slow Moving Clouds have
created a new score which combines
roots in Nordic and Irish traditional
music with minimalist and experimental
influences.
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SEP Fri 23rd | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 90 mins. No interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Director and Choreography:
Michael Keegan Dolan
Set Design: Sabine Dargent
Lighting Design: Adam Silverman
Costume Design: Hyemi Shin
Co-production by Michael Keegan Dolan,
Sadler’s Wells London, Colours International
Dance Festival, Dublin Theatre Festival and
Theatre de la Ville Luxembourg.
Supported by Irish Theatre Trust.
Michael Keegan Dolan is funded through the
Arts Council’s Regularly Funded Organisations
funding programme
Preview performances in advance of world
premiere at DUBLIN THEATRE FESTIVAL
Expect myth, magic and heart stopping
moments. Do not miss this!
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BAILEGANGAIRE
By Tom Murphy
Presented by Nomad Theatre Network &
Livin’ Dred Theatre Company
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“I’d place it in the same league
as Brian Friel’s masterpiece,
‘Faith Healer.’”
THE TELEGRAPH
“Tom Murphy’s extraordinary play” (The
Irish Times) centres around Mommo,
who tells over and over again a story she
never finishes of how the town came to
be known as Bailegangaire, the town
without laughter. Mommo is attended
by her two granddaughters, Mary and
Dolly. The younger women yearn to be
free of the past in order to make a new
beginning, and Mary comes to believe
that to do so the story of Bailegangaire
has to be concluded.
SEP Wed 14th – Thurs 15th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 115 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Combo Deal: 2 great shows for €28 God Bless the Child + Bailegangaire
SUSANNAH WITH
STRINGS ATTACHED
Presented by Susannah de Wrixon
Susannah de Wrixon has been charming
audiences for years with her exquisite
voice, keen wit and distinctive choice
of song. At the heart of this musical
adventure lies The Great American
Songbook but the gamut runs the full
hog from jazz to pop, comedy to cabaret
and everything in between. Music lovers
should not miss this opportunity to see
this great musical fusion of jazz, laughter
stories and strings. 8
“Once in a while you hear a voice that
little bit special, Susannah de Wrixon
has that voice.” THE IRISH TIMES
By Isobel Mahon
Directed by Caroline FitzGerald Dr
“A comedy that’s light and fun, but
packs a razor sharp edge“
Emer O’Kelly SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
Selma Mae seems to have the perfect
life but when her social climbing mother
arrives to help her organize a party to
launch her new state-of-the-art extension,
it soon becomes clear that all is not as
it seems. The fact is, Selma Mae has
just been released from a spell at a
psychiatric hospital, her husband has
just walked out and she’s left asking the
question, ‘Who’s life is it anyway?’ We are
delighted to welcome this fabulous cast
including Claudia Carroll (Fair City), Rose
Henderson (Fair City, Father Ted) Isobel Mahon
(Glenroe, The Clinic), Maria McDermottroe
(Glenroe, Killinaskully) and Aisling O’Neill
(Fair City). Expect a hilarious, touching and
bitter sweet evening.
OCT Mon 3rd - Sat 8th | 8.15pm
Loose End Studio
Duration: 105 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Meal Deal: €25 - ticket & 2 course meal
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“A blazing talent…” Gay Byrne,
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
BOOM?
SEP Sun 25th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 80 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Book EARLY and get the early bird
price of €14. Offer available until
SEP Fri 9th
A sublime voice with charm, wit and style in
spades. The real deal!
Mu
THE FUREYS
Presented by McCadden Management
Legends of Irish music The Fureys are
world renowned for such hit songs as ‘I
Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet
16’, ‘The Green Fields Of France’, ‘The
Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare
To Here’, ‘Leaving Nancy’ And ‘Steal
Away’. Inevitably changes have occurred
over 38 years. Their brother Paul died
suddenly in June 2002 and Finbar left
the band in December 1996, but despite
all George and Eddie have continued
to delight audiences on their tours and
have just released a new CD ‘The Times
They Are A Changing’. Their evocative songs will stir many emotions…
laughter, sadness and above all - joy.
OCT Sun 9th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 150 mins. One interval
Tickets: €25 & €23 concession
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DRUID in association with Civic Theatre
present
HELEN & I
By Meadhbh McHugh
Cast: Cathy Belton, Rebecca O’Mara,
Paul Hickey and Seána O’Hanlon
Director: Annabelle Comyn
‘The dogs on the street’d know what you
had for dinner around here and yet the
quiet that can be kept over some things,
hah?’
Ireland’s world renowned Druid theatre
company comes to the Civic to present
a thrilling new play from an exciting new
voice in Irish drama.
With their father dying, Lynn and her
older sister, Helen, return to their
childhood home. Lynn’s husband,
Tony, arrives uninvited while Helen’s
teenage daughter Evvy is intentionally
summoned. The weather is hot and
sticky and relationships soon tangle into
an intractable mess.
Meadhbh McHugh - whose debut radio
play, April Showers was produced by
RTÉ Radio One garnering a PJ O’Connor
award for new writing in 2014 - brings a
darkly funny, sharply intelligent and fresh
perspective to the rivalries and frailties
among a family who must try to speak.
A unique seating arrangement, raised
above the stage, provides audiences
with a fly-on-the-wall perspective into
this unravelling domestic setting.
SEPT Tue 27th - OCT Sat 1st | 8pm
Matineés: SEP 29th & OCT 1st | 3pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 105 mins. No interval
Tickets: €25 & €23 concession
Meal Deal: €35 - ticket & 2 course meal
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Limited wheelchair access due to raised
seating above the stage.
When Druid stage a new play it’s time to take
note. We’re thrilled Gary and her team have
chosen to bring this gripping work to the Civic.
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SELFIES & PORTRAITS:
An evening of poetry, prose and
memoir brought to you by The
Library After Dark Writers’ Café
OCT Thurs 13th, 8.15pm
Tickets: FREE
THE COUNT, THE
COUNTESS AND THE
TOMMY
A musical show written by RTÉ’s
Myles Dungan starring Lisa
Lambe and Matthew Gilsenan.
OCT Fri 14th, 8pm
Tickets: €15 & €12 conc
WOMEN WRITING
TODAY
Award-winning writers explore
what it means to be a writer in
today’s Ireland.
OCT Fri 14th, 8.15pm
Tickets: €8 & €6 conc
BOOKINGS OPEN SEP 1st
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READERS DAY
Ireland’s greatest writers join
Dermot Bolger for an intimate day
of readings and conversation.
OCT Sat 15th, 10.30am – 4pm
Tickets: €12 / €10 conc
FRI
GET YOUR ACT
TOGETHER
The first ever performance by
a youth theatre group newly
evolved from the ‘Tenderfoot’
apprentice programme with
complete original content that will
leave you wanting more.
OCT Fri 14th, 6pm
Tickets: €5
SAT
TROUBLE IS OUR
BUSINESS
An evening with Ireland’s finest
crime writers. Perfect for crime
fiction fans and aspiring authors.
OCT Weds 12th, 8pm
Tickets: €8 & €6 conc
OCT Tues 11th | 7:30pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 150 mins. Two intervals
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
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TEDxTALLAGHT
Inspired thinkers & curious souls
come together for an evening of
thought provoking talks.
OCT Weds 12th, 7pm
Tickets: €15 & €12 conc
ROZ PURCELL: NATURAL
BORN FEEDER
Join Roz for advice and tips on
becoming a healthier version of
yourself.
OCT Sat 15th, 6.30pm
Tickets: €10 & €8 conc
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Huff & Puff and the children
will be blown away by this
imaginative solo puppet
production.
OCT Sun 16th, 12pm
Tickets: €8 & €5 child,
€20 family ticket
SUNDAY MISCELLANY
Join RTÉ Radio 1 for a live
recording of Sunday Miscellany
with local and well-known writers
as well as the best of live music.
OCT Sun 16th, 6pm
Tickets: €8 & €6 conc
SUN
Possible the best loved situation comedy
of them all, this masterpiece of Wildean
wit and charm never fails to please.
It’s 1895; meet the unflappable dandy
Algernon Moncrieff and the ever reliable
John Worthing, both of whom lead
double lives to court the attentions of
the exquisitely desirable Gwendolyn
Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Our two
gallants soon become caught in a web
of their own making as they grapple
with the hilarious consequences of their
deceptions.
WED
By Oscar Wilde
Directed & Presented by Helen Hannon
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THE PILLOWMAN
Written by Martin McDonagh
Directed by Andrew Flynn
Presented by Decadent Theatre
Decadent Theatre’s Irish premiere of The
Pillowman, by internationally-acclaimed
author Martin McDonagh (writer and
director of feature films In Bruges and
Seven Psychopaths), earned rave reviews
on its first nation-wide tour in 2015.
When stories become gruesome reality,
surely it can only be the author who is
to blame? An interrogation room. Two
police officers are determined to make
a young writer pay the ultimate price for
telling tales, when it transpires that the
content of some of his short stories bear
an uncanny similarity to horrific
real-life crimes.
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best
Play, the Evening Standard Award for
Best New Play and two Tony Awards, The
Pillowman has taken the West End and
Broadway by storm.
Dr
”An unquestionably
superlative production of a marvelous,
thought-provoking play… pretty
well faultless.”
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
“A clear-sighted and brilliantly
imaginative production.”
THE IRISH TIMES
“This show has arrived in some
style… The shifting, sinewy plotting,
wedded to McDonagh’s provocative
comedy, provides a delicious treat.”
IRISH EXAMINER
“Terrific… This is an unsettling,
must-see production.”
BELFAST TELEGRAPH
“The premiere of The Pillowman
is well worth the wait.”
SUNDAY BUSINESS POST
This must-see production celebrates
the raw, vital human instinct to invent
fantasies, to lie for sport, to con for
one’s own end. Martin McDonagh’s The
Pillowman is as dark a comedy as it is
possible to find.
OCT Fri 21st – Sat 22nd | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 120 mins. One Interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Combo Deal: 2 shows for €26 The Pillowman + Have A Heart
Contains strong language &
adult content.
Haunting, shocking, unnerving – but all
in a good way! Andrew Flynn has done a
masterful job.
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Gearóid Less Travelled
Presented by The Lisa Richards Agency
“A performance of rare
virtuosity, in which there is not
a hair’s-breath between author,
actor and text.”
Fintan O’Toole,
THE IRISH TIMES 2001
Co
Gearóid Farrelly brings his intimate
brand of chatty comedy to the Loose
End, ensuring you will head home after
with answers to questions you never
even thought you needed to ask! Well
worth the price of a babysitter. A regular
on Irish TV and radio, Gearóid has toured
extensively with some of the biggest
names in standup including the late
Joan Rivers, Sarah Millican in the UK
and as support act for Neil Delamere. OCT Sat 22nd | 8.15pm
Loose End Studio
Duration: 120 mins including support
act. One Interval
Tickets: €10
Contains strong language
“Hickey is mesmerizing… an
unmissable masterpiece.”
THE IRISH EXAMINER 2001
“This is complex, satisfying
theatre, played by Hickey
with intense emotion, superb
technique, and apparently
deep understanding of
both thesis and text.”
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 2001
“The best opening act
in his price range”
JOAN RIVERS
“WHAT DID HE SAY?...
WAS THAT
ABOUT ME?!!”
GEAROID’S MOTHER
Dr
Laochra Gael
THE GALLANT JOHN-JOE
The story of the 1916 rising and it’s
heroes through music, poetry, story
and song. Those in power write the
history books while those who suffer
write the songs and poems. The play
chronicles the tapestry that formed
the background to The Rising, the
insurrection itself and the heroes both
celebrated and forgotten. Music and
songs performed by The Druids and
Uileann Piper Tommy Keane. Narrator
Noel Shannon is joined on stage by
a company of outstanding actors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the
internationally treasured Tom Hickey
perform his celebrated role in Tom
MacIntyre’s The Gallant John-Joe. First
premiered in 2001, receiving multiple
award nominations and critical acclaim
on both sides of the Atlantic, it is a
touching and darkly comic soliloquy
of a Cavan widower grappling with
increasing physical and mental infirmity.
This is a truly special theatrical event
proudly presented in partnership with
The Parkinsons Association of Ireland,
and a rare chance to see one of the
country’s best-loved actors reviving
a challenging and brilliant piece of
theatre in spite of the effects of his own
illness. Tom Hickey’s work is extensive creating leading roles in new Irish drama
written by the foremost Irish playwrights
By Alan O’Neill
Directed by Michael Anthony Byrne
Presented by Sham Entertainment Ltd
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“Laochra Gael is the definitive
story of the insurrection, the
People’s story.”
WBAI RADIO, NEW YORK.
OCT Sun 23rd | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 120 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18
All proceeds go to the Capuchin Day
Centre for The Homeless.
Written by Tom MacIntyre
Performed by Tom Hickey
Presented by Pangur Ban Productions
including Brian Friel, Tom Murphy,
Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness, and
as actor, collaborator and director with
Tom MacIntyre. His films include: My Left
Foot, Cal, Circle of Friends,The Butcher
Boy, Ken Loach’s Raining Stones, Inside
I’m Dancing and Garage.
OCT Tues 25th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Meal Deal: €25 - ticket & 2 course meal
Contains strong language.
€2 of every ticket sold will be
donated to The Parkinsons
Association of Ireland
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TALKING TO STRANGERS:
An Evening with Michael Harding
JACKULA:
THE QUEST FOR FUN
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Michael Harding is one of Ireland’s
most distinctive writers and storytellers and his recent memoirs Staring at
Lakes and Hanging With The Elephant
have touched a chord with audiences
throughout the country. Now he returns
to the Civic with his latest book, Talking
To Strangers and to ruminate on his life
over the past 18 months, playing the Bull
McCabe on stage in Dublin, struggling
with self-doubt, faith, and psychotherapy,
and the chaos of building an extension
to his home near Lough Allen.
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Being a vampire sucks, but being
Dracula’s younger brother is driving
Jackula batty. Join Jackula on a
spooktacular quest to step out of his
brother’s shadow and become the
world’s most magical vampire. Jackula
is performed by Jack Flash, who has
entertained at The White House, Leinster
House and with shows from the USA to
Nepal. Join in the fun and come in fancy
dress!!! After the show, every child is
invited to do a trick!
OCT Sat 29th | 12pm & 3pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 85 mins. No interval
Tickets: €7
OCT Wed 26th – Thur 27th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 75 mins. No interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Meal Deal: €28 - ticket & 2 course meal
“…the audience, young and old alike
are shouting, laughing and having fun
from the moment he opens the show.”
THE REVIEWS HUB
“A genuine fun feeling to it all…
perfect for Halloween.”
RED CURTIN REVIEW
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INTRODUCING
CHLOË AGNEW
The Voice of Celtic Woman
Presented by Pat Egan Sound Ltd
“Chloë has an incredible vocal style, an
amazing sense of showmanship and an
ability to touch the hearts of everyone in a
performance hall, from young children to
their grandparents.” SONY MUSIC
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“Agnew bursts from the stage with
something that feels well beyond
manufactured emotion...”
NEW YORK IRISH ARTS
As the lead voice with Celtic Woman
Chloë Agnew spent an incredible 81
weeks at the top of the US Billboard
World Music Charts. Now working as
a solo act based in Los Angeles and
touring internationally with some of
America’s biggest and best orchestras,
Chloë is coming home to play a series of
concerts throughout Ireland. The show
will feature all the hit songs from her
Celtic Woman albums plus a selection
of standards from Hollywood’s vintage
magic-of-the-movies era.
OCT Fri 28th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 120 mins. One interval
Tickets: €20
Dr
GREEN & BLUE
by Laurence McKeown
Presented by Kabosh in association with
Diversity Challenges
Exploring the realities faced by those
who patrolled the border during the
height of the conflict in the North, this
new multi-media play looks at the person
behind the uniform and the different
human experiences of two individuals
on either side of a man-made line in the
ground. Directed by Paula McFetridge,
Green & Blue is based on an oral archive
of past and serving RUC and An Garda
Síochána officers.
OCT Sat 29th | 8.15pm
Loose End Studio
Duration: 60 mins + post show
discussion with playwright & director
Tickets: €16 & €14 concession
This will be a fascinating, oft ignored take on
The Troubles.
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN
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REALLY TRYING
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Adapted for the stage by Shay Linehan
Presented by Breda Cashe Productions
By Frank Loesser
Presented by Harolds Cross Tallaght
Musical Society
Noel Lynch gets a call from Stella, with
whom he shared a drunken weekend.
She is dying of cancer but not before
giving birth to Noel’s child, leaving him
to raise Frankie alone. Noel must prove
that he can fill a woman’s shoes and
become the best mother that he can
be. Along the way, he discovers that it
takes a whole village to rear a child, or
at least a street.This vibrant production
offers a joyful evening enriched
by life, love, and second chances.
AIMS Award Winners, HXTMS are proud
to present the Tony award-winning story of
a New York City window washer, who takes
the advice of a ‘How-To-Succeed’ book,
and mischievously ascends the corporate
ladder to become a high-powered exec.
With award-winning creative team led by
director Eoin Cannon, you are guaranteed
a great night’s entertainment, as this funny,
witty and laugh out loud show will have
you gripped.
NOV Tues 1st - Sat 5th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 80 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18 & €16 concession
Book EARLY and get the early bird price
of €14. Offer available until Fri 14 Oct.
Meal Deal: €25 - ticket &
2 course meal.
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HAVE A HEART
Written & Performed by Seamus Moran
Directed by Liam Halligan
Presented by Heartfelt Productions
A man who’s recently had a heart
transplant thinks his new heart is talking
to him. Is he insane? Suffering sideeffects from the medication? Could this
really be happening? When his new
heart persuades him to embark on a
major quest, his life is turned inside out;
his world turned upside down. Seamus
Moran’s dynamic and visually captivating
one-man play will keep you guessing and
enthralled throughout.
NOV Thu 3rd - Sat 5th | 8.15pm
Loose End Studio
Duration: 70 mins. No interval
“Seamus Moran’s one-man show
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THE SUNDAY TIMES
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NOV Tues 15th - Sat 19th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 150 mins. One interval
Tickets: €18 on Tues, €20 & €18 for OAPs
Meal Deal: €30 - ticket & 2 course meal
Available Tues 15th & Wed 16th only.
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CELEBRATION
A Celebration of Social Inclusion
Through the Performing Arts
Presented by
South Dublin County Council
Celebration is a spectacular evening’s
entertainment that showcases the
vibrant talent to be found in the South
Dublin County area. The wide variety
of exciting acts includes dance, group
performances, individual singers and
lots, lots more. South Dublin County
Council is very proud of this dynamic
event which features as the grand
finale of Social Inclusion Week, running
14th - 20th November, which aims to
help create a society where everyone
experiences full and equal participation
in all aspects of life.
NOV Sun 20th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 120 mins. One interval
Tickets: €5
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THE NUALAS
GLITTERBOMB TOUR
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The Nualas are celebrating their 21st
birthday. Over the years they’ve played
extended seasons in London, Dublin and
New York, written and recorded several
series for BBC Radio 4, split up and got
back together again, whilst clocking
up innumerable TV appearances, and
even met Chris de Burgh in the flesh.
Now, with scorchingly brilliant new
songs, red hot new chat and blistering
new shoes, they’re jetting in for one
night only to leave you helpless with
laughter, delirious with pleasure, and a
little disorientated if you can’t remember
which door you came in.
“Staggeringly impressive
three-part harmonies and a
savage, biting wit.”
METRO SCOTLAND
NOV Fri 25th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 100 mins. One interval
Tickets: €20 & €16 concession
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RED HURLEY
A formidable live performer, Red Hurley
is one of Ireland’s most enduring singers
whose career has spanned several
decades. He is principally known as a
solo artist, although he has performed
with various orchestras and bands. He
enjoyed his first series of number one
records in the 1970s with his biggest
hit Love is All inspiring this new show.
This will see Red sing all of his biggest
hits of yesteryear up and until now! Red
continues touring and performing and is
looking forward to his return visit to the
beautiful Civic Theatre.
NOV Mon 28th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 150 mins. One interval
Tickets: €25
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
DES BISHOP
‘GREY MATTERS’
Presented by The Lisa Richards Agency
The fantasy of everlasting youth ‘dyed’
with Des’ last purchase of Just for Men
over a year ago. Now he is embracing
the Grey and letting the wisdom of his
years inspire his stand up. Grey Matters
tackles the issues confronting Des these
days, returning to live in New York,
being surrounded by other people’s
kids, gender and marriage equality, the
dangers of Snapchat, dating a Chinese
woman, the prospect of reaching 40 and
most of all, after the documentary-style
stand up show about his time in China,
Des is looking forward to returning to
straight stand up where he can riff about
whatever is on his mind.
NOV Tues 29th | 8pm
Main Auditorium
Duration: 120 mins. One interval
Tickets: €23
Contains strong language.
I love the way Des uses life changes to
mine a whole new line of comedy. He’s the
epitome of presence and style.
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SCHOOLS PROGRAMMING
LOCAL DANCE / THEATRE
A FEAST OF BONES
LD DANCE STARS
By Frances Kay
Directed by Muireann Ahern
Presented by Theatre Lovett Sc
A deliciously dark retelling of the classic
tale of survival Henny Penny, this vastly
entertaining musical fable is filled with
song, fun and fright! Set in the shadows
of the First World War, under the
twinkling lights of a charming French
café, one cunning customer is about to
be served a meal he will never forget.
Let Lisa Lambe’s stunning voice thrill
you… Louis Lovett’s comical bluster
delight you… and let the joyous music
of Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden (Hot
House Flowers) set your hearts alight.
LD Dance School presents our annual
dance show filled with dance talent
from students aged 3 right up to teens.
LD Dance School is a well-established
dance school based in Clondalkin and
Jobstown focusing on team, double and
solo dance skills. Come along to the
showcase of our amazing dancers who’ve
achieved national titles in the style of
hip-hop dancing, performed sell-out
shows and are set to perform their best
show yet this November!
“ Fantastically realised.”
THE IRISH TIMES
“Sparkling piece.”
THE SUNDAY TIMES
“A must see.” THE REVIEW’S HUB
NOV Tue 8th | 11am
Main Auditorium
Duration: 60 mins. No interval
Tickets: €6.50 & teachers go free
NOV Sat 26th | 7 pm
Main Auditorium
Tickets: €10 & Child €7
(on sale from 1st October 2016)
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SPINTASTIC
An exuberant, colourful, splendid
performance of talent and all that’s
great in young people today.
Our Spintastic show will take you
through the world of musical theatre
and dance showing the amazing
talents of this great bunch of kids.
With dance and singing pieces from
a variety of spectacular shows. So
sit back and enjoy our performance.
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NOV Sun 27th | 7.30pm
Main Auditorium
Tickets: Tickets: €15
Suitable for children ages 9+
“The theatre is transformed into a
creative learning hub where new
perspectives on theme, character
and plot are bounced back and forth
between actors and an attentive
audience.”
Doireann O’Brien, Waterford Student
Sc
THE SHAKESPEARE
SESSIONS
Presented by Cyclone Rep
The Shakespeare Sessions are
entertaining and engaging studentcentred performances of Shakespeare
texts. Each performance includes a
scholarly review clarifying the main themes
as well as discussions with the students
and the opportunity to participate.
Cyclone Rep’s Shakespeare Sessions
will guide Junior Cert and Leaving Cert
learners in their understanding of The
Bard’s masterpieces.
NOV Tue 22nd The Hamlet Session | 9.45am
NOV Tue 22nd The Merchant Session | 1pm
NOV Wed 23rd The Romeo & Juliet Session |
9.45am & 1pm
NOV Thu 24th The King Lear Session |
9.45am & 1pm
Duration: 120 mins. No interval
Tickets: €15. Group discounts available.
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To book for any of Cyclone Reps shows or for more
info please ring them on 021 - 235 5356, email:
[email protected] or visit: www.cyclonerep.com
GIFT VOUCHERS
Your mother may be a drama
queen, your dad might be a
stand-up comic, you may have a
brother who’s a Shakespearian
villain or a sister who is strictly
ballroom, an aunt who can
be a demanding diva, or your
little brother may be a budding
Bocelli... play to the crowd
and keep them all happy and
highly-entertained with a Civic
Theatre Gift Voucher! The ideal
Christmas present.
Civic Theatre Gift Vouchers
steal the show when it
comes to choice!
BUY CIVIC GIFT VOUCHERS:
Online: civictheatre.ie
By Phone: 01 462 7477
Box Office: 10am - 6pm
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Civic Theatre & Causeway Productions
present...
A Christmas Panto Packed
with fun for the whole family
DECLAN O’ROURKE
DEC 5th 2016
AL PORTER
DEC 8th - 9th 2016
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THE NUTCRACKER
DEC 1st - 3rd 2016
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www.civictheatre.ie for more information
Bookings open Mon 19th Sept: 01 462 7477
INFORMATION
GROUP BOOKINGS
A discount is available for groups of ten or more to
certain productions. To arrange a group booking,
please email [email protected]
SCHOOL BOOKINGS
Special rates for school groups are available from the
Box Office, please email [email protected]
REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES
Tickets can only be refunded in the event of a show
cancellation or change to performance date and time.
Tickets may only be exchanged if at least 24 hours’
notice is given and the original ticket returned to the
Box Office.
LATECOMERS
Please arrive in plenty of time for the start of the
performance. Latecomers may not be admitted unless
there is a suitable break in the performance or until
the interval.
TICKET COLLECTION
Tickets can be collected free of charge from the Box
Office. Tickets are not posted.
CONCESSION TICKETS
Standard Concessions are available for:
•Students
•
Under 18s
•
Over 65s
•
People with disabilities
Exclusions or conditions may apply to all discounts.
Please check with the Box Office when booking.
BABE IN ARMS
Under fire regulations, all persons must be issued with
a ticket to attend a performance at the Civic Theatre.
Please be aware, all children aged 2 years and under,
must have a ticket even if they do not occupy a seat.
The ticket is complimentary. Please advise Box Office
at time of booking.
ACCESS
The Civic Theatre has full facilities for people with
disabilities, including designated seating in the
auditorium, lift and specially adapted WC. Easily
accessible seating can be reserved for audience
members who prefer to transfer from a wheelchair
to a seat. There is a wheelchair available for visitors
use. For patrons with hearing impairments we have
a loop system. Please advise the Box Office of your
requirements when booking.
MAILING LIST
To join our mailing list, please contact our Box Office
or join online at www.civictheatre.ie
INTERVAL BISTRO
A full bar service is available before the show and
during the interval. Patrons can pre-order their drinks
before the performance. The bistro is open from 10am
- 7.30pm. Keep an eye out for our ticket & 2 course
meal deal offers.
HOW TO GET HERE
The Civic Theatre is located at the end of the Red
Luas Line, at the northside of The Square Shopping
Centre and beside South Dublin County Council HQ
and the County Library.
Buses:
from City Centre: 49, 54A, 65, 65B, 27, 77A.
from Dun Laoghaire: 75
From Ballyfermot & Blanchardstown: 76 & 76A
Luas:
Red Line from Connolly Station, via Jervis Street and
Heuston Station to The Square, Tallaght.
PARKING
We are less than 45 minutes from the City Centre.
There is ample free parking in the theatre car park.
CONFERENCES at
The Civic Theatre’s exclusive facilities
offer a unique environment to host
breakfast briefings, seminars, launches,
awards ceremonies, exhibitions,
examinations, meetings, conferences
and training sessions.
At our venue you will find a
contemporary 302 seat theatre space
and a more intimate 69 seat theatre,
along with a relaxing café bar and our
friendly box office services. Located
amongst the hustle and bustle of the
Square Shopping Centre, and at the
heart of Tallaght’s arts & culture district
(adjacent to Rua Red Arts Centre,
South Dublin Libraries and South Dublin
County Council), we are well served by
Dublin Bus and Luas with ample free
guest parking available.
THE INTERVAL BISTRO
Join us for healthy, delicious food before or after the show.
Or any time!
Lunch: soup & panini €7 / hot main course €10
2 course early bird menu €16
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OVERVIEW
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THE MATCHMAKER
SEP 2nd - 3rd | 8pm
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VENICE TO VEGAS
TWO & A HALF TENORS
SEP 4th | 8pm
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THE FUREYS
OCT 9th | 8pm
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DUBLIN THEATRE
FESTIVAL 2016
HELEN AND I
SEP 27th - OCT 1st | 8pm
Matineés: SEP 29th
& OCT 1ST |
3PM
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GOD BLESS THE CHILD
SEP 8th - 10th | 8pm
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SEP 16th | 5pm - 11pm
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SWAN LAKE /
LOCH NA HEALA
SEP 23rd | 8pm
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BAILEGANGAIRE
SUSANNAH WITH
STRINGS ATTACHED
BOOM?
OCT 3rd - 8th |
8.15pm
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AN EVENING WITH
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CHLOE AGNEW
THE VOICE OF
CELTIC WOMAN
OCT 28th | 8pm
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JACKULA:
THE QUEST
FOR FUN
OCT 29th | 12pm & 3pm
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RED LINE BOOK
FESTIVAL
Dr MAEVE BINCHY’S…
GEAROID LESS
TRAVELLED
GREEN & BLUE
OCT 29th | 8.15pm
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MINDING FRANKIE
NOV 1st - 5th | 8pm
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THE PILLOWMAN
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HAVE A HEART
NOV 3rd - 5th |
8.15pm
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OCT 22nd | 8.15pm
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NOV 15th - 19th | 8pm
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CELEBRATION
OF SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH
THE PERFORMING ARTS
NOV 20th | 8pm
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THE NUALAS
NOV 25th | 8pm
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RED HURLEY
NOV 28th | 8pm
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DES BISHOP
‘GREY MATTERS’
NOV 29th | 8pm
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A FEAST OF BONES
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THE SHAKESPEARE
SESSIONS
NOV 8th | 11am
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NOV 22nd - 24th |
9.45am & 1pm
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LAOCHRA GAEL
OCT 23rd | 8pm
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TALKING TO STRANGERS:
OCT 11th | 7.30pm
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OCT 21st - 22nd | 8pm
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HOW TO
SUCCEED IN
BUSINESS WITHOUT
REALLY TRYING
OCT 26th - 27th | 8pm
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THE IMPORTANCE
OF BEING EARNEST
OCT 12th - 16th | 8pm
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SEP 14th - 15th | 8pm
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SEP 25th | 8pm
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CULTURE NIGHT
THE GALLANT JOHN JOE
WITH TOM HICKEY
OCT 25th | 8pm
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THE BOOTLEG
BEACH BOYS
SEP 11th | 8pm
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BOOKINGS
[email protected]
(01) 4627477
civictheatre.ie
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Civic Theatre is generously funded by
South Dublin County Council and The Arts Council
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