Living Life: this week's Going out Guide

Film

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

18 October: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is a new stop-motion clay animated comedy starring Justin Flecher, Joe Sugg and John Sparkles. It is the stand alone sequel to Shaun the Sheep the Movie by Aardman Animations. The film follows an alien with amazing powers, crash-landing near Mossy Bottom Farm. Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the alien home before a menacing group catches him. Farmageddon is rated G and hits Irish cinemas on 18 October.

Comedy

Defending the Caveman

18 and 19 October: Rob Becker’s Defending the Caveman is the longest-running one-person show in Broadway and Las Vegas history. It aims to challenge and de-mystify the differences between the sexes. The show will star stand-up comedian Tom O’Mahony. The Oliver Award-winning show now tours Ireland for the first time. The show is a celebration of the differences between the sexes using psychology, sociology and observational comedy. The show is taking to the stage in the Theatre Royal Waterford on 18 and 19 October at 8pm. For more information or for tickets, visit www.theatreroyal.ie.

Music

The Ultimate Big Band Show

19 October: The Ultimate Big Band Show has been on the road for a number of years and this 20-piece big band jazz orchestra have put on a night exclusively for their home crowd. The Dixie King Jazz Band will be guest starring on 19 October night in the Ramor Theatre, Cavan. The night will feature music from artists such as Glenn Miller, Weather Report, Alison Moyet and Duke Ellington. It promises not to disappoint. Tickets start at €16 and for more information see www.ramortheatre.ie.

The Rocket Man and The Piano Man

19 October: The Rocket Man and the Piano Man is a tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel playing in the Crescent Concert Hall, Louth. It is one of the original and unique tribute shows starring Graham Nash, who has toured worldwide and now comes to Ireland for the first time. The music will celebrate the time when Elton and Billy were dominating the charts from the 70s through to the 90s. Tickets cost €25 and are available on Ticketmaster. For information on the show see www.crescentconcerthall.ie.

Theatre

Twilight

21-24 October: Twilight written by John McDwyer features two All-Ireland award-winning actors John McDwyer and Tom Walsh. The play is being performed in The Dock Theatre in Carrick-on-Shannon for four nights only. The plot follows two friends who haven’t met in over 35 years and meet now for a coffee on a hotel balcony. The play follows the friends’ conversation and while containing humour is an account of how life choices lead to their own consequences. Tickets cost €18 and the show will run for 75 minutes with no interval. For more information and tickets visit www.thedock.ie.

Dancing diary

Connacht

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 20 October, (4.30-6) John Molloy, (6-8) Michael Collins, (8.30-10.30) Limelite, (10.30-12.30) Michael Collins

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park. Social Dancing, 27 October, Brendan Magee. Big Band, 27 October, Derek Ryan

Leinster

Dublin: Red Cow, 17 October, Declan Nerney

Kildare: Celbridge, Celbridge Manor Hotel, 19 October, Michael Collins & Stuart Moyles

Kilkenny: Slieverue, The Rhu Glenn, 19 October, Liam Mannering & Maria

Kilkenny: Pilltown, GAA Complex, 20 October, Martin Kearney

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 21 October, Michael English

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 17 October, Liam Mannering & Maria, 19 October, Gerry Guthrie, 20 October, Showbud

Munster:

Clare: Ennis, West County Hotel, 27 October, Jimmy Buckley

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 18 October, Michael English

Cork: Ballyvourney, Abbey Hotel, 20 October, Dermot Lyons

Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 23 October, PJ Murrihy

Cork: Kanturk, Kilbrin, Social Club, 18 October, Billy O’Brien & Shine Band

Cork: Charleville, Charleville Park Hotel, 18 November, Dermot Lyons Band

Kerry: Tralee, Keirns O’ Rahillys club, 23 October, Checkers

Kerry: Scartaglen, Heritage Centre, 20 October, PJ Murrihy

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 20 October, Johnny Brady

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 23 October, Singing Jarvey

Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt Hotel, 24 October, Michael Collins Band

Tipperary: Newport, Aherns, 19 October, Lawerence Champion

Tipperary: Roscrea, Racket Hall, 27 October, Gerry Guthrie

Tipperary: Cahir, Kilcoran, Kilcoran Lodge, 20 October, Trevor Moyles, 28 October (afternoon 3.30pm) Michael Collins

Ulster:

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 19 October, Ciaran Rosney

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 21 October, Keelan & The Castaways

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 19 October, Michael English

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 19 October, Stephen Smyth

Down: Banbridge, Banville House, 18 October, Paul Kelly

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 19 October, Robert Mizzell