MARVEL at the talent of Chatterbox School of Speech and Drama, as they will be taking to the stage at Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on 11 March. The young performers are proud to present their annual end-of-year show under the directorship of Órlagh McCrory. With the final practice completed and the costumes fitted and ready to be worn, the members of Chatterbox School of Speech and Drama are excited to welcome you to their show. For more information, see www.dunamaise.ie.

CELEBRATE a decade of dance at the Ulster Hall in Belfast, as ballroom dancers Anton du Beke and Erin Boag take to the stage on 10 March. Dancing professionally since 1997, Broadway to Hollywood is the dazzling new show by the nation’s favourite ballroom couple. This display of beautiful ballroom dancing will showcase dazzling choreography, sparkling costumes and with a sensational show band performing timeless music. For more details visit www.ulsterhall.co.uk.

DISCOVER cyanotype, a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. An introduction to this art form will be taking place at the Linenhall Arts Centre, located in Castlebar, Co Mayo, on 10 March. This workshop will take you through the history of this photographic print and participants will learn to prepare their own photosensitive material using photographic negatives to produce prints. By the end of the day you will have a number of finished cyanotype prints. For further details, visit www.thelinenhall.com.

INDULGE in an evening of film and join the Richard Harris International Film Festival as it celebrates remarkable women in the industry. Taking place at the Friars Gate Theatre in Co Limerick on 8 March, come along and show your support for the females who have made a contribution in the world of motion picture. The films screened at this event are directed by both Limerick natives and international filmmakers, including Aoife O’Kelly, director of Lula and Mia Mullarkey, director of Oh Brother. For more details visit www.friarsgate.ie.

SING with confidence after a full-day workshop for adults who like to sing for fun. This event takes place in Wexford town on 10 March and will enable you to showcase your best voice with confidence. The morning will consist mainly of singing as a group, warm-up and casual chatter, and as the evening arrives you will get the opportunity to sing an individual song with an accompanist. Be prepared to showcase your wonderful and unique singing voice. Visit www.confidenceinsinging.com.

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