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Loveless
9 February: A Russian couple going through a nasty divorce dominated by bitterness, frustration and recriminations continue to live their lives as best as they can. Both of them have found new lovers but their son, 12-year-old Alyosha, is the one who remains hoisted in the middle of this furious dispute. After witnessing one of his parents’ brutal fights, Alyosha vanishes – and the couple are left with no choice but to put their differences aside as they search for their missing son. Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, Loveless has been nominated as best foreign language film for the Oscars 2018.
West Side Story
8 February: To celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th anniversary, Belfast Music and Drama Society bring you West Side Story. Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this adaptation transports the classic tale to the 1950s streets of New York in the middle of a fierce turf war between two rival gangs, as two young lovers find themselves caught in the middle. This is a heart-wrenching story of love and loss, which continues to have relevance in this day and age. West Side Story will run until 10 February at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. Tickets are priced between £16 and £30. See www.goh.co.uk for more details.
Jason Byrne
10 February: The Man With Three Brains is a brand-new show from the highly acclaimed and hilariously funny Jason Byrne. There will not be a dry eye in the house from all the laughter, as this show peels back the madness inside Jason Byrne’s head to reveal all three brains working individually. The Times describes Jason as “the outright king of live comedy”, so if you desire a night of entertainment and laughter, look no further as Jason will be taking to the stage at INEC Killarney this weekend. Tickets are priced at €25. Visit www.inec.ie for more information.
The Script
8 February: Following a sold-out UK and Ireland tour in celebration of their new album Freedom Child, The Script is returning to Ireland to play at the 3Arena in Dublin for three dates, from 8 February to 10 February. The Irish rock band – consisting of Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, and Glen Power – has had a sensational career and their success continues to rocket. This concert will be a blend of the old and the new, and you can expect to hear their classic hits including For The First Time. Tickets are priced at €42. See www.3arena.ie for more information.
Aslan
10 February: As part of their Feel No Shame tour, Aslan will be performing at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. This tour marks the 30th anniversary of their Feel No Shame album and to celebrate they recently released a new single in January. The gig will see the band dusting the cobwebs off songs from their album that has not been played in quite a while, but they will also be singing the classics that everyone loves to sing along to, including Crazy World and This is. Tickets are priced at €28. For further details, visit www.royaltheatrecastlebar.ie.
Connacht
Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel,
Big Band Dancing:11th February, Gerry Guthrie
Social Dancing:11th February, Liam Mannering
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,
Big Band Dancing:10th February, Lisa McHugh
Social Dancing:11th February, Muriel O’Connor & Fran Curry
Leinster
Kilkenny: Pilltown, Pilltown GAA, 11th February, Mary Prendergast
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 10th February, Michael Collins
Louth: Dundalk, The Lisdoo, 10th February, Jim Devine
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 8th February, Catherine & The Images, 10th February, Stephen Rosney, 11th February, John Molloy
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 9th February, John McNicholl
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 11th February, Lisa McHugh
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 12th February, Dermot & Irene
Cork: Mitchelstown, Firgrove Hotel, 11th February, John McNicholl, 18th February, The Indians
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 11th February, Robert Mizzell
Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 14th February, Dave Lawlor
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 10th February, Caitriona & High Country
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 10th February, Derek Ryan
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 12th February, John McNicholl
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 9th February, Jim Devine, 10th February, Robert Mizzell
Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 10th February, Gerry Guthrie
Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel, 9th February, Cliona Haran
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 11th February, Mike Denver
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 10th February, Cliona Hagan, 11th February, Ally Harron & Marion Curry
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 9th February, Derek Ryan
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