LAUGH out loud at Cinderella, this year’s pantomime taking place at the University Concert Hall Limerick until 7 January. Among the cast members this year is Samantha Mumba, who sold almost five million copies of her hits during her singing career. Samantha has worked with Steven Spielberg, Vinnie Jones, Roger Daltrey and Patrick Bergin during her time as an actress. The usually much-loved star is now preparing to be booed off stage, however, as she takes on the role of Cinderella’s evil stepmother. For more information and booking, see www.uch.ie.
IMMERSE yourself in another romping, stomping panto from the team at Castlebar Pantomime. This year’s production of Beauty and the Beast is taking place at An Sportlann in the Mayo town of Castlebar and will run until 7 January. This ultimate tale of true love will be brought to life with all the usual trimmings and plenty more besides. A whole host of colourful characters will be taking to the stage, including Mallabelle, Ma, Beauty, Felix the talking Poodle, Cappucine the blacksmith and many more. For more information and booking, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
SING along to your favourite hits at a performance by the ever-popular Christy Moore. The iconic Irish musician will play a gig at Dublin’s Vicar Street on 10 January. With the music stalwart having produced over 25 solo albums, the concert promises a range of tracks, from his latest album Lily to his earlier and much-loved work. Some of the country’s best known songs can be attributed to Christy, and popular tracks such as Nancy Spain, Don’t Forget Your Shovel and Lisdoonvarna are sure to be performed. For more information and booking, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
EXPERIENCE the magic of Christmas one more time before the festive season ends at Wexford Winterland Festival, bringing the magic of Christmas to Wexford Town until 7 January. There is loads to do for all the family, with an action-packed programme of events, including Wexford on Ice. As part of the festival’s Lantern Christmas Gigs, Neil Delamere comes to Clayton Whites Hotel on 5 January. This much-anticipated gig is sure to be a great way to round off the Christmas season. For more information and booking, see www.lantern.ie.
ENJOY the jigs and reels of the Kilfenora Céilí Band, which plays Glór Ennis on Saturday 6 January and Sunday 7 January. These exciting and energetic performances, from one of the world’s most renowned trad bands, will feature the vocals of Edel Vaughan, along with traditional
music, energetic dancing and
melodious song. Over 100 years old, the Kilfenora Céilí Band is one of the top-10 longest-established musical ensembles in the world. The 11-
piece band contains fiddles, a
concertina, an accordion, a banjo, drums and a piano. For booking, see www.glor.ie.
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LAUGH out loud at Cinderella, this year’s pantomime taking place at the University Concert Hall Limerick until 7 January. Among the cast members this year is Samantha Mumba, who sold almost five million copies of her hits during her singing career. Samantha has worked with Steven Spielberg, Vinnie Jones, Roger Daltrey and Patrick Bergin during her time as an actress. The usually much-loved star is now preparing to be booed off stage, however, as she takes on the role of Cinderella’s evil stepmother. For more information and booking, see www.uch.ie.
IMMERSE yourself in another romping, stomping panto from the team at Castlebar Pantomime. This year’s production of Beauty and the Beast is taking place at An Sportlann in the Mayo town of Castlebar and will run until 7 January. This ultimate tale of true love will be brought to life with all the usual trimmings and plenty more besides. A whole host of colourful characters will be taking to the stage, including Mallabelle, Ma, Beauty, Felix the talking Poodle, Cappucine the blacksmith and many more. For more information and booking, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
SING along to your favourite hits at a performance by the ever-popular Christy Moore. The iconic Irish musician will play a gig at Dublin’s Vicar Street on 10 January. With the music stalwart having produced over 25 solo albums, the concert promises a range of tracks, from his latest album Lily to his earlier and much-loved work. Some of the country’s best known songs can be attributed to Christy, and popular tracks such as Nancy Spain, Don’t Forget Your Shovel and Lisdoonvarna are sure to be performed. For more information and booking, see www.ticketmaster.ie.
EXPERIENCE the magic of Christmas one more time before the festive season ends at Wexford Winterland Festival, bringing the magic of Christmas to Wexford Town until 7 January. There is loads to do for all the family, with an action-packed programme of events, including Wexford on Ice. As part of the festival’s Lantern Christmas Gigs, Neil Delamere comes to Clayton Whites Hotel on 5 January. This much-anticipated gig is sure to be a great way to round off the Christmas season. For more information and booking, see www.lantern.ie.
ENJOY the jigs and reels of the Kilfenora Céilí Band, which plays Glór Ennis on Saturday 6 January and Sunday 7 January. These exciting and energetic performances, from one of the world’s most renowned trad bands, will feature the vocals of Edel Vaughan, along with traditional
music, energetic dancing and
melodious song. Over 100 years old, the Kilfenora Céilí Band is one of the top-10 longest-established musical ensembles in the world. The 11-
piece band contains fiddles, a
concertina, an accordion, a banjo, drums and a piano. For booking, see www.glor.ie.
Read more
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The Inside Track on Ireland's Pantos
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