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1 RHYTHM OF THE SEA CONCERT: The Little Sea Musical Society are putting on a big show entitled Rhythm of the Sea at Carrig on Bannow Church on Friday. Held in association with the Kiltra School of Music concert orchestra and guests, the Rhythm of the Sea concert will have lots of songs for people to enjoy. The group, which was formed in January 2016 to give a creative outlet to local singers in the Wellingtonbridge area through musical theatre and choral singing, have been rehearsing for several weeks in the run up to the show, which will be followed by a performance in St Mary’s Hall in Fethard on Sea on Saturday, May 12. Tickets are on sale in Kiltra School of Music, Breda’s Corner Shop, Costcutters in Wellingtonbridge and at Fethard Post Office. 2 NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE: Love/Hate actress Mary Murray stars in this critically acclaimed one-woman play which arrives at Enniscorthy’s Presentation Centre on Friday night. Written by Paddy Murray and directed by Jimmy Smallhorne, it focuses on €60,000 in post office robbery money which is up for grabs and the gossip of six different women in the smoking area of a Dublin pub. Murray has received some high praise for her role, being described as a ‘one-woman tour de force’ and it’s being labelled a must-see for theatre fans. Tickets for the show are priced at €16/€14 and are on sale from The Presentation Centre on 053 9233000 or www.presentationcentre.ie. 3 CASH ON DELIVERY. Bridge Drama, who are RTE ALL Ireland finalists, will stage its production of Cash on Delivery in the National Opera House on May 5 and May 6 at 8 p.m. In the play Eric Swan has been successfully defrauding the Department of Social Security for the past two years by claiming social benefit for numerous fictitious lodges unbeknown to his wife Linda. However, following an unexpected visit from DSS Inspector Jenkins, Eric tries desperately to extricate himself from his web of deceit and he blackmails his hapless lodger Norman into helping him. Aided by Eric’s Uncle George, they frantically attempt to cover up Eric’s lies only to dig themselves further into an ever-deepening hole. To book tickets contact 053 9122144. 4 SNOWPOET. The London based band Snowpoet will perform at Wexford Arts Centre on May 4 at 8.30 p.m. The band is led by writing duo of Lauren Kinsella and Chris Hyson. The band also features Josh Arcoleo on saxophone, Matt Robinson on keys, Nick CostleyWhite on guitar and Dave Humblett on drums. Their second album ‘Thought You Knew’ takes their musical collaboration and sound to the next level. 5 STUDENTS FROM the Drama Group at the Wexford Campus of IT Carlow will present their musical adaptation of one of cinemas all-time favourite family films on Sunday, May 6, in Wexford Arts Centre. ‘Mrs Doubtfayre’ is a reworking of the classic movie, ‘Mrs Doubtfire’, and will be performed by a very talented group of students and children. A heart-warming production it’s suitable for all members of the family. There will be two shows on the day, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. To book tickets or find out more contact the Wexford Arts Centre Box Office on 0539123764 or email: boxoffice@wexfordartscentre.ie 6 GREAT GATSBY NIGHT: Enniscorthy’s D-Bar at Treacy’s Hotel is to be transformed into a scene from the roaring twenties, with all the glitz and glamour of prohibition era gangsters and molls on Friday night as it hosts a special Great Gatsby Night fundraiser for this year’s Strawberry Fair. D-Bar will be transformed into a Chicago-style Speakeasy and those in attendance are encouraged to dress in their best 1920s gear and enjoy gin cocktails and smooth jazz from Ain’t Misbehavin’. Tickets are €15 and can be purchased from the reception desk at Treacy’s Hotel. 7 WHO WANTS TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE?: A fun and thrilling night is promised along with the chance to win thousands with the Ballycanew-Ballyoughter Community Development Association ‘Who Wants to be a Thousandaire’ event. People will have the opportunity to play for big money on Saturday, May 5, at 8 p.m., in the Ashdown Park Hotel. Ten lucky contestants will be drawn exclusively from the audience on May 5 to have the chance to play for €1,000 on the night. The ‘Who Wants to be a Thousandaire’ show has attracted large audiences all over Ireland over the past 16 years. Tickets are €15 each of four for €50, call 087 2127614.