Roscommon Arts Centre Presents Byrne, McNamara, et al. this Fall

Music and comedy fans will not be disappointed this autumn with a varied mix of both just confirmed for autumn at Roscommon Arts Centre. The Last Laugh Comedy Club welcomes the return of Jason Byrne on Friday 5th November for what is sure to be another night of mayhem and laughter. 

Local comedy duo ‘The Two Willies' make their arts centre debut on Saturday 16th October with their new show ‘Funny Side Up'. Local lads Liam Sherringham and John Crean have earned their crust performing at many different events across the region over the last number of years and recently performed at Roscommon's Celebrity Jigs and Reels. For ‘Funny Side Up' they will introduce you to new characters in their unique, rural slapstick comedy style as well as some old favourites -The Mullooly and The Politicians. Proceeds go to Cancer Care West.

There is plenty to choose from for traditional music fans this autumn with the husband and wife team Draíocht performing on Thursday 4th November and The Unwanted starring Cathy Jordan of Dervish with Rick Epping and Seamie O'Dowd on Thursday 2nd December. Fans of trad group Kíla can look forward to an unusual mix of music and theatre with ‘The Adventures of the Wet Señor' on Thursday 18th November. Based on the true story of Captain Francisco De Cuellar who is washed ashore on a Sligo beach in 1588, this production is a new work by Donal O'Kelly which features especially composed live music by Kíla, one of Ireland's foremost traditional bands and stars Carrie Crowley (The Dead School), Jamie Carswell and Sorcha Fox.

Familiar face Frank McNamara will host a concert featuring music played by himself and members of his family on Friday 12th November. Featuring music and song, ranging from light classical, Irish and contemporary, this show will appeal to a wide audience of all ages and is a perfect family night out. Frank will perform many of his favourites from his top-selling albums, as well as some new compositions and arrangements of popular classics, while his children will perform songs and instrumentals from a wide range of genres.

Fans of opera are in for a treat with Opera Theatre Company performance in Roscommon Arts Centre with THE DIARY OF Anne Frank on Tuesday 28th September. Written by Grigoy Frid, the opera tells the classic and much-loved story of 13-year old Anne Frank during World War 11. Vivid and insightful, this heartrending opera recreates the world of the little girl in hiding, living in hope and fear, longing for normality for herself and her family. Sung in English, her powerful optimism and unbending will to live continue to instill awe. This will be a magical night not to be missed.
The Fureys and Davey Arthur make a welcome return to the arts centre on Friday 8th October with what will be another great night of song and music featuring some of their hits including "The Green Fields of France", "Red Rose Café", "From Clare to Here", "Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway", "LeavingNancy" and "Steal Away".

More information on the above events and all of the Roscommon Arts Centre September - December programme is available at 090 6625824 or to download at www.roscommonartscentre.ie

 

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