WHAT’S ON at a glance
CHARLIE’S A CLEPTO Mermaid Theatre, Saturday June 3
A play written and performed by Clare Monnelly will be performed in the Mermaid Arts Centre on Saturday, June 3. ‘Charlie’s a Clepto’ is directed by Aaron Monaghan and tells of the story of Charlie, who is a kleptomaniac – so the doctor told her. The doctor reckon it stems from childhood trauma but she has the stealing completely under control these days. The play follows Charlie, the queen of self-sabotage as she tries desperately – for once in her life – to keep her mouth shut long enough to make it count. The play is suitable for over-15s and runs for 80 minutes with no interval. Tickets are €16 and€14 concession
LUKA BLOOM Mermaid Arts Centre, Friday, June 16
One of Ireland’s best-respected contemporary folk artists, Luka Bloom, will perform for one night at the Mermaid Arts Centre on Friday, June 16, He takes to the stage in celebration of Bloomsday and he’s a musician who continues to push the boundaries of what his music can do. Having produced 20 albums since the 1970s, Luka Bloom is still as important and vibrant as ever. He comes to Mermaid showcasing songs from his latest album ‘Frugalisto’ as well as songs from his 40-year career. Tickets are priced at €18/€16 concession. INTO THE GRAVELLY GROUND EXHIBITION.
Mermaid Arts Centre Friday, June 9, to Saturday, July 8
Janine Davidson’s practice incorporates sculpture, installation, video, and photography. Having recently completed a fine art master’s degree, researching the archaeology of optical devices, her interests focus on visual perception, its fluidity and the construction of images. Her work references duality and contradiction and theories of binocular disparity. Layering is transposed in the work through a process of filming, projecting and re-recording. Through a process of experimentation, the filmed work is diffused and filtered. Every time film is recorded and re-recorded something is lost and something is gained and Janine’s films have the ability to capture and create alternate realities. Observing where the artificial and natural worlds collide. The exhibition opens officially on Thursday, June 8, at 6 p.m.
ENCORPS STAGE SCHOOL Mermaid Arts Centre on Sunday, June 11
Encorps Stage School will present their 13th annual show in the Mermaid Arts Centre on Sunday, June 11.
Founded in 2003 by sisters Niamh and Cliona O’Brien, the school currently offers classes in a variety of dance styles across south Dublin. This year’s show features students from Blackrock, Dundrum and Stepaside and will include performances from the Jungle Book, Annie, The Trolls and La La Land. Shows take place at 2 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. with tickets priced at €12.
DAVID BEGLEY ‘LAMP BLACK AND MOONLIGHT’ EXHIBITION.
Opens Sunday, May 28, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Courthouse Arts Centre ‘Lamp Black and Moonlight’ is an exhibition of animations, drawings and monotypes by Wexford artist and writer David Begley. David is currently working in the mediums of drawing and printmaking. Recently his work has been presented at Cinema Club in New York, Animfest Athens in Greece, Dublin and Belfast. He was awarded the Artists Film Award at In Motion, Wales in 2015 and an Artlinks Visual Arts Bursary in 2014. ‘My monotypes are part of an ongoing body of work in monochrome following three years of drawing and making animated films,’ said David.
The exhibition will run till Friday, June 30, and is open Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
THE FAR FIELD Wednesday, May 31, 10 a.m. and midday. Suitable for children aged three to seven and their families
The Far Field tells the story of Farmer Lonan, who, one summer’s day discovers a magical whistle hidden in a hare’s nest. Suspecting that it belongs to the fairy folk who live at the edge of his farm, Lonán decides that the whistle should be returned to its rightful owners. Join Thomas Johnston (whistles/song), Seán McElwain (guitar/fiddle/whistle), Samantha Harvey (piano), and Emma Fisher (puppeteer) in a show perfect for young audiences. Ceol Connected brings the realm of fairies and folklore to life in this interactive traditional music, puppetry, and storytelling performance.
BOOK CLUB GREYSTONES LIBRARY
For avid readers, there are three Book Clubs for adults in Greystones Library. The clubs take place on the second Wednesday and the last Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. and the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.
THE MUSIC CIRCLE
The Music Circle meets on the first Wednesday of every month in Greystones Library from 7 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. Come along and listen or participate by choosing your favourite classical pieces to share with others.