April 3rd, 2010 By Sarah

Two upcoming events from Dublin’s Yarnspinner group- including a visiting storyteller of an Indian background… sounds very interesting!

“Next Yarnspinner Meeting will be on Thursday next April 8th in the Teacher’s Club Parnell Square, 8pm – 10.30pm
Special guest Mairin mhicLochalnn agus beidh chuid den oiche as gaeilge le scaeltai on fiannaiocht mar a bhfuair Mairin ona athair iad….. and English too, but should be good!

Special meeting April 22nd as Peter Chand will be in Ireland.. Peter is of an Indian background living in London and tells stories from his culture.”

March 31st, 2010 By Sarah

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
7:30pm – 10:30pm
4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin

In the words of organiser, Shane Langan:
“Hey guys, first of all thanks so much to everyone who came along to the show last month. It was great to be back and I think it was probably the best night we’ve had yet. So having consulted the calender and tried to figure out which night wasn’t going to have any Champions League on, we’ve gone and booked in April’s show for Wednesday the 14th.

Signs are awesome for another brilliant night. I’m super hopeful of… Read More

March 31st, 2010 By Sarah

We don’t really know too much about this, but it certainly sounds interesting! Better get there soon though, it’s only playing for a few more days.

Nervousystem presents ‘Weaving the Cry’

Based on ‘Riders to the Sea’ by J.M. Synge

in The Back Loft, 7-11 St. Augustine Street, Dublin

Date: March 22ND – April 3RD
Tickets: €10
Booking: www.tickets.ie / ph: 087 144 9993

“My head is a beach head and the troops are pounding through the surf” – Jeffrey Gormly

Nervousystem has stepped purposefully onto a path of experimentation… The bravery of this undertaking is arresting. The… Read More

March 17th, 2010 By Milk and Cookies

Thursday, 18 March, 2010. Show starts at 8 pm sharp. Doors 7.30 pm.

Irish saints and demons: A selection of Celtic and Viking, Christian and pre-Christian tales

Library Bar Extension, Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin, Ireland

Admission: EUR 6. Concessions: EUR 2.

Can’t pay? Don’t pay!

Wilson and Oh-Aissieux will share tales from a diversity of Irish traditions, including Celtic, Viking, early Christian and pre-Christian. With guest teller Oisín Brogan. This show may include the following tales: How old is the Cailleach? / How cold was it? / Balor’s eye of death / The birth of Oisín / The… Read More