EntertainingSligo
THE KING AND I
Award-winning Sligo Musical Society, in association with Sligo Academy of Music and the Melody Academy of Dance are together putting the finishing touches to their forthcoming production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, THE KING AND I. SMS is thrilled to have been granted express permission to stage the THE KING AND I as its professional production is currently on tour in the UK and continues until May.
With just over 3 weeks to opening night, SMS is thrilled to be bringing this much-loved and seldom performed musical theatre classic to the Hawk’s Well stage. Last performed in Sligo (Mercy College) in December 1989, the plot relates the real-life experiences of Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher hired as part of the King of Siam’s drive to modernise his country in the early 1860’s. The relationship between the King and Anna is marked by conflict through much of the piece, as well as by a love to which neither can admit.
Supported by a rich and beautiful musical score with stunning costumes and featuring Sligo talent old and new with a cast of over 60, this charming show promises a wonderful and memorable musical theatre experience for all the family. Directed by David McEvoy, with musical direction by Niamh Crowley (featuring an orchestra drawn from the Sligo Academy of Music) and choreography by Melody Urquhart (featuring over 40 dancers from the Melody Academy of Dance), booking is open and promptly advised.
The show will run from Tues 18th – Sat 22nd February 2020 @ 8pm with an additional matinee performance Sat 22nd @ 2.30pm. You can book directly with the Hawk’s Well Theatre 071 9161518 or online www.hawkswell.com
Should you wish to support the society with a donation, please contact sligomusicalsociety@gmail.com
ISLA GRANT
A treat for Isla Grant fans at the Sligo Park Hotel on February 18th.
Isla is now established in Ireland,Australia,New Zealand,the UK, America and Canada as a singer/songwriter of the highest quality.
Over the last few years she has completed hugely successful tours of New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK and once again received five ‘Gold Discs’ for CD sales.
Add this to six ‘Platinum Discs’ already received in Ireland and you can see why this ‘Scottish Lass’ is so popular. Her highly entertaining concert show features all her wonderful hit songs and some new from her latest album.
Isla’s interaction with her audience is second to none and the atmosphere at her ‘Live’ Shows is a joy to behold.
Together with an excellent backing band which includes Al Grant and Glen Flynn the ingredients are there for a concert of the highest quality.
FOIL, ARMS & HOG
Ireland’s top sketch trio, Foil, Arms & Hog come to IT Sligo Knocknarea Arena on tour with their new show ‘Swines’ on February 29 th.
With over 100 million hits, the group are best known for their online sketches, but it’s the live show where they really shine.
The trio achieved critical acclaim this year with the best reviewed show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, and this spring are hitting the road around the Ireland in an over packed car.
Come see an hour of scripted nonsense, twisted characters, music and unintentional improvisation.
NEIL DELAMERE
Fresh from a sell-out tour, star of BBC’s the Blame Game, Fighting Talk and the Newsquiz Neil Delamere returns to Hawk’s Well Theatre with a brand new show on Friday, February 28th.
Time waits for no man, especially one trying to buy a watch. Things always get complicated.
DEREK RYAN
Derek Ryan brings ‘ The Hits’ Concert Tour to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo on Thursday 5 th March with special guest Olivia Douglas
‘ The Hits’ Concert Tour promises to be the Irish country sensation’s most exciting concert show yet; featuring his biggest songs and fan-favourite, classic hits from the original, self-penned ‘God’s Plan’ to arguably his biggest hit ‘Hold On To Your Hat’ - all of which have firmly cemented the Carlow singer’s position in the Irish country music scene and have made him Ireland’s best-selling country singer/songwriter.
Tickets available now from the Radisson Blu or from Ticketmaster.