THE Vulture

The Mail critics’ pick of the week’s must-see events

ON STAGE THIS BEACH

MULTI-awardwinning theatre company Brokentalkers stages The Beach, a blistering satire of white Western privilege made in response to the global refugee crisis. The company is currently touring the critically acclaimed work across the country. THURSDAY, 8pm, tickets €18 /€14; paviliontheatre.ie

ON OUTSIDE PROCESSION OF LIGHT

THERE will be magic in the air this Sunday in Dublin city centre when one million Christmas lights are switched on, including those on the 40ft tree on O’Connell St. Two processions of performers will wind their way through the streets, switching on all the twinkly lights along the way. DUBLIN city centre, 5.30pm. See dublinatchristmas.ie

ON FESTIVAL EIR OTHER VOICES

A THREE-day festival of music, song and story-telling is taking over Dingle. If you can’t get into St James’ Church, watch the musical talent via live streaming in venues across town or choose from more than 70 free events, including conversations with playwright Enda Walsh, pictured, and soaring funk from Loah. Fri Dec 1- Sun Dec 3; othervoices.ie

ON TOUR QUATUOR VOCE

EXPECT technical brilliance and a real sense of adventure from this sophisticated French string quartet as they cover an eclectic mix, including Bach and Bartok.

TONIGHT, Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny; Sun, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny; Tues, St Ann’s Church, Dublin; Weds; more dates and information at musicnetwork.ie

ON PANTO RAPUNZEL

THIS year the Gaiety re-tells the classic tale of the girl with the long golden locks. It promises to be a lavish affair full of singing, dancing and hilarity guaranteed to make the whole family laugh out loud. NOV 26-Jan 7, the Gaiety, Dublin, tickets from €19.50, gaietytheatre.ie JANINE THOMAS