Entertaining Sligo
DERMOT AND DAVE
On Friday, September 29th, Dermot and Dave come to the Clayton Hotel, Sligo. Entitled the ‘ Ah Sure Lookit’ tour, Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore debuted their comedy show at the first Cork Comedy Festival in September 2016 and the following month at the Vodafone Comedy Carnival in Galway. Both shows sold out in record time. The pair have also just completed a sold- out, 14- date Nationwide Tour. This was the first time the pair had taken to the stage for a comedy gig but they’re well used to each other, having worked together in radio for over 15 years.
Asked what people can expect from their stand up show, Dermot Whelan said: “Imagine a bonkers radio show that grows legs and arms and a head and starts firing out craic and waving its arms like an angry King Kong in that movie. Not even close.”
Dave Moore commented: “It’s all our listeners’ favourite characters, standup, improvised comedy, music and an interactive gardening segment – what’s not to love?!”
Whether it’s Tony Cascarino hosting a crazy quiz show or Noni, Limerick’s finest chocolate saleswoman, presenting the world’s weirdest slideshow, this show is definitely like no other and not to be missed!
ACTING FOR ADULTS
This six- week course with Parisian and artistic director of Sligo Youth Theatre, Jean Marie Perinetti gives adults of all ages a chance to explore and develop their acting skills. Suitable for adults of all ages and people with little or no acting experience. Early booking is advised.
Jean- Marie Perinetti, who is originally from Paris, has been artistic director of Sligo Youth Theatre since 2012. A graduate of the Ecole d’Art Dramatique Jean Perimony and the Ecole Internationale Jacques Lecoq, he is an accomplished actor, director and playwright. He has performed with the Hereafter dance group and the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, among others.
This course begins at the Hawk’s Well Theatre on September 11th, and costs € 75.
SLIGO FESTIVAL OF BAROQUE MUSIC
A celebration of Georg Philipp Telemann ( 1681 – 1767) on the 250th anniversary of his death. Telemann will be the primary focus of this year’s festival with four concerts featuring music by this extraordinary composer and his contemporaries. A secondary focus will be the Viola da Gamba with a programme of virtuoso solo and consort viol music. The festival also features masterclasses in Viola da Gamba, Baroque ensemble classes, and an introduction to the music and instruments of the Baroque Period. Ensemble in residence: Camerata Bachiensis of Leipzig.
Booking / info: sligobaroquefestival.com. Tickets from The Hawk’s Well Theatre ( 0719161518), and Ward’s Pharmacy, O’Connell St. Sligo
INDIA FEST
The Indian Association of Sligo are hosting a spectacular performance of music, dance and culture, Called India Fest ‘ 17. This is an event not to be missed. The theme of the event is ‘ Integration by Music’ with proceeds going to the North West Hospice.
The Renowned Indian Band ‘ Soul Beats’, award winning dancers ‘ Mudra’ and much more will take place on Saturday, 21st October 2017 ( 3- 6pm) in the Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo.
Come along, bring family and friends and enjoy the experience. The event is open to all nationalities and everyone is welcome. Spread the word.
Tickets are available from committee members, the North West Hospice and Hawks Well Theatre. More details are available on the website www.sligoindians.com . Let other Indian associations know of this great opportunity to share the culture, tradition and unity in diversity.
This is a family and child friendly event.
TRAD AT THE GLENS
Jerry O’ Sullivan and Caoimhín Mac Aoidh at The Glens Centre in Manorhamilton on Friday September 1st.
Jerry O’Sullivan, master uilleann piper and small piper and Caoimhín Mac Aoidh, steeped in the Donegal fiddle tradition, combine their music to play music from Donegal’s living tradition which thrives in the main crossroad between Ireland and Scotland. While it is tempting to think that they are re- creating the sounds long past, they take the approach that their music is celebrating a vibrant living tradition in today’s varied musical soundscape.
Book online at www. theglenscentre. com or by ringing the box office at ( 071) 9855833