THE Vulture

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

ON TOUR ENNIO MORRICONE

THERE’S one final chance to see the master at work outside Italy tonight as Ennio Morricone performs his last gig beyond home turf. He’ll be leading the orchestra in some renditions from his most famous scores including The Mission, Cinema Paradiso and many more.

3Arena, Dublin, tonight from 6.30pm. Tickets from ticketmaster.ie

ON SHOW NAHER.. .CLOSER, NEARER, SOONER

Liz Roche Company returns with the hit Näher.. .Closer, Nearer, Sooner. Originally created to showcase the Goethe-Institut’s newly refurbished buildings, this multidisciplinary dance show gathers a world-class team of collaborators to create this magnificent site-specific dance piece.

÷ Goethe-Institut, Dublin, today until Sunday, tickets eventbrite.ie

ON SCREEN TWO BALLOONS

ONE for the whole family, this stop motion animation short film tells the spellbinding story of two adventurous lemurs travelling the skies in their wondrous airships. One night they meet by chance and forge a bond which sees them triumph over adversity thanks to friendship. ÷ Lighthouse Cinema, 11am, Odeon Charlestown, 12 noon, February 23.

ON STAGE EAST BELFAST BOY

THIS Prime Cut production received a rapturous reception when it was premiered last year as part of a double bill with Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful. Both plays are on tour, examining the mental health of young men in two powerful works. ÷ Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick tonight, limetreetheatre.ie, Project Arts Centre, Dublin, Feb 18-20.

ON SONG BRIAN KENNEDY

AS one of Ireland’s favourite singer/ songwriters, Brian Kennedy has battled some serious health problems recently. He’ll no doubt get a warm welcome as his fans look forward to hearing him in fine voice again.

Tonight, The Crescent Concert Hall, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Tickets €16.50 from ticketweb.ie