7 Things to do this week...
1 RUMOURS: Square One Theatre Group presents ‘Rumours’ by Neil Simon, at Mermaid Arts Centre. The play, directed by Maeve Miller, opened last night (Tuesday), and runs until Saturday, November 9, each night at 8 p.m. Ken Gorman and his wife Chris arrive at the tastefully decorated London townhouse, but all is not as it seems... The host, the Deputy Mayor of London, appears to have just shot himself. His wife Vivian, is nowhere to be found and the kitchen staff are gone. Guests will be gathering for the Deputy Mayor’s tenth wedding anniversary, as he himself lies bleeding in the other room. Panic and confusion ensue. Ken and Chris must get their ‘story’ straight before all the other guests arrive. They are injured couple Len and Claire, as well as Ernest and Cookie and Glenn and Cassie, each with their own set of problems. A second gunshot leaves Ken deaf. As the absurdity and commotion escalate, the play culminates in classic farcical comedy. Tickets are €18 or €16 concession and available at mermaidartscentre.ie.
2 HARRY POTTER: Enjoy a Harry Potter screening in the amazing surroundings of Wicklow’s Historic Gaol. Step down the narrow stairway into the old jailhouse, said to still have some old tenants residing within. Enjoy a showing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix which was released back in 2007. Round up your fellow Harry fans and come enjoy an evening of whimsical magic. The Pop Up Movie Club will present two screenings on Saturday, November 9, one at 6 p.m. and the other at 6.30 p.m. It’s €15.50 for general admission and a family ticket for four costs €55. There was huge demand for the screening of Harry Potter held in the gaol back in February.
3 ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING: West Wicklow Environmental Network will hold a meeting on Friday, November 8, at 7 p.m. in the Eco Resource Centre, St. Patrick’s, Kiltegan. The aim of WWEN is to provide a platform for individuals and groups throughout West Wicklow with a shared interest in protecting the environment, natural heritage, sustainable development and climate action to come together.
4 IRISH COUNTRY MUSIC: The Parkview House in Shillelagh will host a night of Irish Country Music on Monday, November 11. Performers will include Bernie Heaney, Stuart Moyles, Olivia Douglas, John Hogan, Frank Nelson and Muriel and Fran. The evening is a fundraiser in support of cancer charities and there will also be a monster raffle on the night. Doors 8 p.m. Admission is €10. For further information, call 089 2520143.
5 CELTIC SOUL: Seven-piece Belfast ensemble, Celtic Soul deliver a very fine tribute to Van Morrison with excellent musicianship, authenticity and heart, at the Hot Spot Music Club on Friday, November 8. Their sensitive and knowledgeable renditions of his classic hits and deeper album tracks receive critical acclaim from devout Van fans wherever they perform. You’ll hear the big hits like Jackie Wilson Said, Days Like This, and of course Brown Eyed Girl. Tickets are €16 - €18. Go to thehotspot.ie or call 087 2917519 to book.
6 CELTIC POP: Canadian trio, Searson, will perform in the intimate surrounds of Arklow’s Asgard Theatre on Thursday, November 7 at 8 p.m. The core of this group are sisters Colleen and Erin Searson from Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada. Their live shows blend Celtic, folk, reggae, soul and funk into a sound that is distinctly their own. They are joined by Kian Byrne, a multi-instrumentalist and former member of The Elders. Their eclectic live sets feature the sisters ‘pounding the boards’ with Ottawa Valley step dancing. Tickets cost €10. To book, visit www. gr8events.ie.
7 DAVID KITT: Tinahely’s Courthouse Arts Centre will host singer-songwriter David Kitt for one night only on Saturday, November 9 at 8.30 p.m. Accompanied by Margie Jean Lewis on violin, David will perform a selection of tracks from his six previous albums and some brand new material. An artist known for his willingness to explore musically, he was invited by David Bowie to perform at the Bowie curated Meltdown Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in 2002. David has also worked with David Gray, toured with Tindersticks and collaborated with Fedah and Kean Kavanagh. Tickets cost €22/€20. To book, visit www.courthousearts.ie or call 0402 38529.
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