Theatre
Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking
14 August: Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking is back by popular demand at the Viking Theatre, Dublin. The play is written and performed by Seamus O’Rourke and features antihero Padraig Potts McKiernan. O’Rourke has been praised for his brilliantly witty script and ability to make audiences laugh, while using a single character to tell the story of a whole generation. Evocative and nostalgic, Padraig Pott’s Guide to Walking will run at the Viking Theatre until 19 August. Tickets cost €19. For more info, call 087 122 9970.
Musical
Grease
10 August: Starring Tom Parker from The Wanted as Danny and Danielle Hope as Sandy, the iconic musical Grease comes to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this August. The West End production will feature the musical’s unforgettable songs You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Sandy, Grease Lightening and much more. A timeless classic, the No 1 hit musical is sure to have fans singing along. Shows run until 12 August. Tickets start from €20. See www.ticketmaster.ie.
Music
Walking On Cars
12 August: Walking On Cars, who rose to stardom in 2012 with their depute single Catch Me If You Can, will bring their unique sound to Custom House Square Belfast on Saturday 12 August. The Dingle ensemble released their first studio album Everything This Way last year and have carved out a dedicated fan base with their soulful sound. Custom House Square will be their biggest-ever gig in Northern Ireland, and fans are looking forward to hearing popular tracks such as Two Stones, Speeding Cars and Always be with You. Tickets cost €27.50 and are available at www.ticketmaster.ie.
Dancing diary
Connacht
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Hotel,
Big Band: 12th August, Paul Kelly. 13th August, Declan Nerney. Social Dancing (5-8pm):13th August, Pat McKenna.
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 13th August, Cliona Hagan and Limelite
Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 26th August, Robert Mizzell
Leinster
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown Gaa, 13th August, Brian McDermott
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 12th August, Gerry Guthrie
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 12th August, Mike Denver
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 11th August, Jim Devine
Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 30th August, Liam Mannering & Maria
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Hotel, 21st August, PJ Murrihy
Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 13th August, Jim Devine
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 12th August, Danny Hunt
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 12th August, Shane Owens
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown Hotel, 14th August, Lisa McHugh
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 11th August, Declan Nerney, 12th August, Cliona Hagan & Seamus Moore, 13th August, Jimmy Buckley
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 12th August, Michael English
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 11th August, Jimmy Buckley
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 13th August, Robert Mizzell
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 12th August, Jim Devine
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