THE Vulture

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

ON STAGE THE EXAMINATION

BASED on historical research and interviews with current life-sentence serving prisoners, this documentary performance work explores mental health and human rights in the prison system in Ireland. Performed by stand-up comedian and former prisoner Willie White. ÷ September 6-14, Space Upstairs Project Arts Centre, Dublin

ON SOUNDS MUSIC IN MONKSTOWN

IT’S now the sixth year of this wonderful celebration of classical music. This year’s line up features Hugh Tinney, Emma Abbate, Amy Gillen and the National Chamber Ensemble to name but a few. There are also some special events for children to enjoy. ÷ Monkstown Parish Church, September 5-8, musicinmonkstown.ie

ON TOUR THE PROCLAIMERS

IT’S hard to believe twins Charlie and Craig Reid have been on the road now for over 32 years. And since then they’ve been enchanting audiences all over the world with their raw, modern folk songs. This is their first trip to Ireland since two soldout shows in Belfast and Dublin.

÷ Thursday, September 5, Cork Opera House, tickets corkoperahouse.ie

ON STAGE THE GENIUS OF WILDE

THE Josephine Hart Poetry Hour returns with Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde’s grandson, taking to the stage of the Abbey Theatre to speak about his grandfather’s life before acclaimed actor Simon Callow reads The Ballad of Reading Gaol. Not to be missed. ÷ 5pm, Sunday, September 8, Abbey Theatre, Dublin, abbeytheatre.ie

ON SCREEN ALL-IRELAND FINAL

MISSED out on those all-important match tickets for Croker on Sunday? There’s a chance to get in on all the action as Odeon cinemas in Stillorgan, Coolock and Charlestown will be showing the match coverage live from 3pm.

÷ Free admission on a first come, first served basis at three cinemas.