Entertaining Sligo
THE SPEKS
Popular children’s entertainers, The Speks return to the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Saturday the 13th of October at 2.30pm.
The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! Suitable for ages two and upwards, The Speks have won a Parents’ Choice music award in the U.S. where their music has been described as “Riverdance for kids!” This will be a great, fun event for kids aged 2 to 92! The Speks say of themselves ‘We’re just like big kids ourselves. We never really grew up - we just grew older. Sing along and sing aloud!’
A fun show for all ages is guaranteed! Tickets to this event cost €8 (plus an additional €1 renovation fee surcharge) and are available from the theatre box office on 071 91 61518 or online at www. hawkswell.com.
THE LEGACIES OF LUTHER
Gerry Farrell (Playwright OF ‘ The First Protestant’) will talk about thinking about Luther through the process of writing this play and the coming together of his interests in psychoanalysis, history and drama at the Glens Centre today (Tuesday) from 8pm.
You are invited to take part in a conversation about Luther and his legacy, to share and exploring perceptions. By considering what it means to stand for principle today is it possible to bridge some of the gap between the secular and religious?
LANTERN LIT SAMHAIN WALK
During the Celtic period and thousands of years ago, Irish pagans marked this time of year by way of festival and lighting fires at places that were special to them. They were approaching a darker time of year when they depended on sun to grow their crops and keep them warm. It is the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
This is where spirits are believed to move freely between worlds (the liminal) or where time stands still.
On this eve (October 31st from 6pm), you will be guided through a mystical landscape under lantern, by a professional archaeologist to the fascinating megalithic tombs that were built by these ancient people. Please bring a lantern, warm jacket,hat and hiking boots.
ONE OF THE LADS
‘I curse, I spit, I scream, I distract from the stinging in my eyes and I smash a bottle over his head.’
Seamie would rather down a litre of paint-stripper then do yoga or talk about his feelings. But then the new Senior Men’s coach Kev returns home from Down Under (with a shite tan and a bird from Carlow). Before long Kev is adding mindfulness alongside lunges to the Senior Men’s training sessions and suddenly Seamie’s binge-drinking & fist-fighting methods of communication are put to the test…
Exploring the concept of toxic masculinity, alcoholism and mental health in rural Ireland, One of the Lads is a humorous and thought-provoking story about escaping the expectations society places on us.
Produced by the award-winning The Rabbit’s Riot Theatre Company and written by Manorhamilton local Treasa Nealon, One of the Lads is fresh from it’s debut in the Mick Lally Theatre as part of the Galway Theatre Festival. Not suitable for children.
NIAMH CROWLEY & KIERAN QUINN WITH SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL ROONEY
The worlds of classical, traditional and popular music unite in this magic trio of Sligo’s much loved musicians at the Hawk’s Well on Saturday October 20 th. On this special evening, the Hawk’s Well turns the spotlight on their original compositions, their favourite standards and a fun surprise or two! Join them for a memorable intimate performance like no other.
CLASH OF THE JOLLOF RICE
Sligo Global Kitchen’s ‘ Clash of The Jollof Rice’ takes place at The Model on Saturday, October 20 th. The jollof rice cooking countries all swear they make the best “jollof rice” and Sligo is lucky to have people from the 4 main countries (Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon), who have lived and still live in direct provision here in Sligo who agreed to come out on this day and allow people to sample their rice. There will be four judges from some of Sligo’s amazing Cafés and restaurants and also every diner will get to vote for which rice they loved most and the rice will be served again at the next event and be crowned best jollof rice according to Sligo .