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February 2012
Thursday 24th November 2011 to Saturday 10th March 2012
Peoples College Lecture Series 2011-2012
This series of slide illustrated art history lectures will look at the development of modern and contemporary arts practice in Ireland and internationally and will discuss the diverse range of influences, subject matter, techniques and artistic philosophies explored by some of the most innovative and interesting artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries.
11.00am
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane Thursday 24th November 2011 to Sunday 26th February 2012
China through the Lens of John Thomson: 1868-1872
Opening in November, this exhibition is devoted to images of China by Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921). Born in Edinburgh Thomson first travelled to Asia in 1862, where he set up a professional photographic studio. Fascinated by local cultures, Thomson returned in 1868, settling in Hong Kong. Over the next four years he made extensive trips to Guangdong, Fujian, Beijing, China’s north-east and down the Yangtze. This exhibition is drawn from his time in these regions.
In the early days of photography, when negatives were made on glass plates, a cumbersome mass of equipment was required but Thomson was nevertheless able to capture a wide variety of images. His works present the human aspects of life in China through the extensive record of everyday-street scenes, rarely captured by other photographers of that era.
After returning to Britain, Thomson took an active role informing the public about China, through illustrated lectures and publications. In 1920, he wrote to Henry Wellcome - pharmacist, philanthropist and collector - wishing to sell his glass negatives. Thomson died before the transaction was completed, and Wellcome bought the negatives from Thomson’s heirs in 1921. The images in this exhibition come from the Wellcome Library’s collection in London.
Timed to co-ordinate with Chinese New Year celebrations in 2012, the exhibition will include over 50 stunning images with a wide variety of themes in China including people, architecture, domestic and street scenes. A selection of traditional Chinese clothing and accessories from the Library’s own collection will also be on display.
Chester Beatty Library Sunday 1st January 2012 to Monday 31st December 2012
Dublin City of Science 2012
In 2012, Dublin will be the self-declared ‘City of Science’. This ‘year of science celebration’ will consist of a programme of over 160 science-related events that cross the worlds of art and culture.
A programme of events has been compiled to break down perceptions of science and related subjects. These events are targeted at the general public and vary from a science themed picnic to and orchestral piece from the World Science Festival in New York. The programme, which will be announced shortly consists of photographic and art exhibitions, several theatre pieces, film festivals, tours, trails and treasure hunts, street performances, science buskers, puppet performances, large-scale interactive installations, experiments, science carnivals and public talks, debates and workshops and even a fashion show!
ESOF 2012 is the largest general science event in Europe and is held in a different European city every two years, 2012 sees Dublin host the event in July attracting the world's top scientists to the capital.
A full schedule of events will be announced in late January and kick off in February to celebrate Dublin City of Science.
Already The Science Gallery have confirmed their 2012 exhibitions, see details below:
EDIBLE
10th February - 6th April
This exhibition will explore how time, place, technology & taste shape the experience of eaters.
HAPPY?
27th April - 1st June
This exhibition will attempt to get to the bottom of exactly why Irish people are so happy.
HACK THE CITY
22nd June - 7th September
This is the flagship exhibition for The Science Gallery in 2012. It will demonstrate how innovation can transform our cities from the ground up.
NANOLAB
14th September - 14th October
Will investigate how cutting edge developments in nanotechnology could transform everything from electronics to medicine to clothing.
GAME
26th October - 18th January 2013
Will play with the future of gaming, leveraging the Ireland's emerging role as an important global hub of the games industry.
Dublin Tuesday 17th January 2012 to Saturday 25th February 2012
Dirty Dancing
The Record Breaking smash hit musical, sets pulses racing with the announcement of the first ever UK & Irish tour!
The producers of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, one of the most successful hit musicals in West End history, are delighted to announce the launch of the first ever UK & Irish tour, coming to Dublin in 2012.
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, written by Eleanor Bergstein, script writer and creator of the phenomenally successful film, features all the much-loved characters and original dialogue from the iconic film with exciting extra scenes added in! The tantalising dance sequences and brand new choreography come alive on stage, set to all the hits from the unforgettable soundtrack, such as ‘Do You Love Me?’, ‘Hungry Eyes’ and the Academy Award Winning ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, plus many more songs that weren’t on the original recording, making the show a truly extraordinary live experience.
Over 5 million people worldwide have now seen this sensational production, with the UK show alone having been seen over 1 million. Having opened in 2006, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage in London was sold out 6 months in advance breaking West End records.
Performances
Monday – Thursday: 7.30pm
Friday: 5.00pm & 8.30pm
Saturday: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
No show on a Sunday
Prices from €25.00
Grand Canal Theatre Monday 30th January 2012 to Saturday 18th February 2012
I (heart) Alice (heart) I
Alice and Alice are coming out. Finally.
Two exceptional, opinionated women were spotted winking at each other in Crumlin Shopping Centre.
Now they’re in a show…reluctantly. Defying stereotype, they’re here to share with you something they’ve never dared to before.
A fresh, human and hilarious piece from this defiant new company HotForTheatre, I ♥ Alice ♥ I explores the monumental journey of a most unlikely couple.
The Abbey Theatre is delighted to present this funny and fresh piece of documentary theatre written and directed by Amy Conroy.
A participant on the Abbey’s 2011 New Playwright Programme, Amy’s play has received wide acclaim receiving two ABSOLUT Fringe awards in 2010, the Fishamble New Writing Award and Best Female Performer for Clare Barrett.
This stirring piece of documentary theatre is an unflinching and acutely personal love story, and it’s not to be missed!
Abbey Theatre Tuesday 31st January 2012 to Saturday 11th February 2012
Big Maggie
A riveting story of money, land and secret sex.
Undoubtedly the hottest ticket in theatres across Ireland in 2011, Big Maggie is now back by popular demand to play the Gaiety for two weeks only after a sold out run last November.
Aisling O’Sullivan, John Olohan and Keith Duffy lead a cast of eleven of Ireland’s finest actors in this much loved play by John B Keane.
Gaiety Theatre Thursday 2nd February 2012 to Saturday 31st March 2012
DA
DA
by Hugh Leonard
Low Price Previews from Thursday 2nd February
Opening night Tuesday 7th February
“If you ran into me Da with a motor car, he'd thank you for the lift.”
Hugh Leonard’s hilarious comedy Da explores the relationship of Charlie, a successful playwright, with his adoptive father. In this semi-autobiographical play set in 1960s Dublin, we find Charlie in his childhood home just after Da’s funeral. While he sorts through his father’s things, he is visited by Da’s ghost, who stubbornly refuses to leave the house or his son's mind. As Charlie revisits his past, we get to share in the tender, frustrating and very funny moments that defined the complex relationship between father and son.
Winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Play, New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Play.
Directed by Toby Frow. Set and Costume Design by Ben Stones. Lighting Design by Paul Keogan. Music and Sound Design Denis Clohessy.
Gate Theatre Saturday 4th February 2012 to Sunday 5th February 2012
Kerrang! Relentless Energy Tour
Due to popular demand The Kerrang! Tour sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink has added a second date at Dublin’s Academy on Saturday 4th February. Hitting the stage will be New Found Glory and Sum 41 co-headlining with two amazing new bands in the might letlive. And While She Sleeps.
Following the success of the 2010 tour, which featured headliners Good Charlotte and support from Four Year Strong, Framing Hanley and The Wonder Years, Kerrang! have gone the extra mile to create a double headline event giving fans even more bang for their buck. Next February, there’s the chance to see two of the pop punk scenes’ kingpins on the same night under one roof. Joining the co-headliners are letlive., one of the hottest rising acts on the international live circuit and rising UK stars While She Sleeps.
The Academy Dublin Sunday 5th February 2012 to Saturday 10th March 2012
RBS 6 Nations 2012
Since 1883 the 4 Home Unions (Wales - WRU, Ireland - IRFU, England - RFU and Scotland - SRU) have done battle to claim the Home International Series, but we had to wait till 1910 before the 4 nations became the 5 nations Championship when France (FFR) joined in. Finally Italy (FIR) joined the party and now we have the RBS 6 Nations Championship.
Ireland vs Wales
-5th February 2012
Aviva Stadium Sunday 5th February 2012 to Sunday 5th February 2012
RBS 6 Nations 2012 - Ireland vs Wales
Since 1883 the 4 Home Unions (Wales - WRU, Ireland - IRFU, England - RFU and Scotland - SRU) have done battle to claim the Home International Series, but we had to wait till 1910 before the 4 nations became the 5 nations Championship when France (FFR) joined in. Finally Italy (FIR) joined the party and now we have the RBS 6 Nations Championship.
Aviva Stadium Tuesday 7th February 2012 to Saturday 11th February 2012
The All Star Wars
The smash hit hurling comedy co-written by writer/director Bryan Flynn and writer/actor Kevin McCormack parodies the world of club and county hurling and has already been a huge hit on tour in Cork, Clare and Waterford.
Many famous faces from the GAA world afforded standing ovations nightly for this very funny production which is based on Ireland’s obsession with the ancient game of hurling and no doubt tickets will be at a premium when it plays at the Olympia from 7th to 12th February 2012.
Soccer fans were gifted with ‘I Keano’ and rugby fans with ‘Alone it Stands’; both fantastic productions. But now comes the show all fans of the GAA have been waiting for; a production which honours and celebrates the game of hurling through a feast of comedy and music. All of the famous characters from the modern game (both on and off the field) are parodied in this two-hour comedy show.
The ALL STAR Wars tells the story of a 42 year old Junior B hurler ‘Hugh Cullen’, who, mistakingly believed to be a blood relation of Cuchulainn, is whisked off on a journey by a wise sage called Obi Wan Camogie to save the future of hurling from the might of the indomitable King Henry of the Shefflin Order. What follows is two hours of hilarious situation comedy during which we are introduced to numerous recognizable characters.
Olympia Theatre Saturday 11th February 2012 to Saturday 11th February 2012
The Minutes
The Minutes are not stopping for a second
The Minutes have just put down a summer of gigging that would fit handsomely into any good rock and roll archive.
Having blown heads off audiences at festivals across Ireland and the UK including Reading and Leeds, Sea Sessions, Castlepalooza, Indiependence, Oxegen and Electric Picnic, and having packing The Workman’s Club to sweaty capacity for the launch of their critically acclaimed debut album Marcata, the guys have barely stopped to take a breath. And they are not going to get the chance any time soon, as they tear around the country for some shows in Cork, Tullamore, Meath, Galway, Dundalk and Limerick and land to to blaze through a sold out show in Whelan’s on October 15th and it doesn’t stop there as the lads have just been announced as special guests of Flogging Molly on their 23-date European tour throughout the month of November.
The Academy Dublin Monday 13th February 2012 to Saturday 18th February 2012
An Inspector Calls
From Stephen Daldry, Director of the Academy Award-winning blockbusters The Reader, The Hours and one of Britian's best-loved films Billy Elliot- now an Olivier Award-winning musical- comes the smash hit West End & Broadway production of JB Priestley's classic thriller, An Inspector Calls.
Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation, winning more awards than any other play in history, this magnificent production has thrilled audiences across the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and searing suspense.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peacfeul dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.
Gaiety Theatre Tuesday 14th February 2012 to Tuesday 14th February 2012
Melissa Etheridge
One of the greatest all-time female rock icons Melissa Etheridge brings her Fearless Love tour to Dublin for one night only on February 14th for an intimate date at The Olympia Theatre.
From her introduction in 1988 and throughout her illustrious career, Melissa Etheridge has never forgotten that it all begins with the songs. She has poured everything into those songs and they have served her well.
Olympia Theatre Thursday 16th February 2012 to Thursday 16th February 2012
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger has added Mindless Behaviour and Angel as special guests for her intimate Irish dates in February. The ex-Pussycat Dolls frontwoman turned solo superstar and American X Factor judge, plays The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 16th February.
Olympia Theatre Friday 17th February 2012 to Friday 17th February 2012
Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds
Cashier No. 9 have racked up an impressive fan base in Ireland and the UK with extensive touring. The band have represented Ireland at London’s Electric Proms; performed at the Knitting Factory in New York and Brighton’s Great Escape; and graced the stage at Ireland’s Electric Picnic festival.
Cashier No. 9’s debut is produced by acclaimed DJ, film and music producer David Holmes. Combined with the mature, wryly humorous song-writing of frontman Danny Todd, the result is eclectic, layered, guitar-jangling country-laced pop. Within an ocean of standout tracks, opener and single ‘Goldstar’ is resplendent with bells and cascading melodies; ‘Lost at Sea’ skiffles with supreme rolling rhythms and sense of the 60s reborn; ‘Flick of the Wrist’ has an epic, Californian aura; and ‘Oh Pity’ sweeps the listener along with waves of rich harmonies.
The O2 Saturday 18th February 2012 to Saturday 18th February 2012
Fox Avenue
Fox Avenue live at the Academy Dublin on Saturday February 18th 2012.
The Academy Dublin Saturday 18th February 2012 to Saturday 18th February 2012
Ham Sandwich
Ham Sandwich have become one of the most consistent acts in the country in regards to producing a steady diet of pop-tinged melodic songs with a twist. Gradually brushing off their ‘guitar-indie band' tag, Ham Sandwich's fan base continues to grow steadily as the band pushes the boundaries with their song writing, instrumentation, & arrangements. Now regarded as one of the best drawing live acts in Ireland, the band's live shows have consistantly garnered excellent reviews. With the album "White Fox" consistantly in the charts & their singles gaining regular radio play across the country, 2011 has now become the year of the Ham Sandwich! White Fox is Produced by Karl Odlum & mastered in Abbey Road Studios by Peter Mew (David Bowie, Beatles, ELO, Bob Marley)
The Academy Dublin Sunday 19th February 2012 to Sunday 19th February 2012
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Mexican guitarists bring their new Cuban band for a special show in February
Rodrigo y Gabriela will be touring the UK and Ireland with their new Cuban band, the C.U.B.A., featuring some of Havana's finest musicians. The dates are the first time Rod & Gab will have toured with a full band, and the shows will offer a unique opportunity to experience this already amazing live act as never before.
Olympia Theatre Monday 20th February 2012 to Saturday 3rd March 2012
Plaza Suite
Following the sell-out hit The Importance of Being Earnest starring Stockard Channing, Rough Magic theatre company brings its acclaimed production of PLAZA SUITE by Neil Simon to the Gaiety theatre for 2 weeks only.
One of Neil Simon’s most popular and celebrated plays, PLAZA SUITE details the misadventures of three very different couples facing crucial moments in their respective lives with hilarious consequences – all set in the same room in New York’s world-famous Plaza Hotel.
Neil Simon is one of America’s most popular dramatists and author of the classics The Odd Couple and Brighton Beach Memoirs. PLAZA SUITE showcases Simon at his best - witty, sophisticated and deliciously funny.
Gaiety Theatre Wednesday 22nd February 2012 to Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Grouplove
When the members of Grouplove met it was like a dream. The setting was a remote artist colony on the exotic, mysterious Greek island of Crete.
Drummer/producer Ryan Rabin and his childhood friend and former bandmate, guitarist Andrew Wessen came from California, guitarist Christian Zucconi and keyboarist Hannah Hooper traveled from New York, and bassist Sean Gadd was the lone Brit.
Each member went to Greece for their own independent reasons but over time they gravitated towards each other and discovered the sound that unified them: a merging of richly narrated, intricate songs with anthemic classic pop production. It took the band the better part of a year to reunite after they left the island, but after the release their debut album Never Trust A Happy Song, they’ve realised what began as a fantasy has now become very real.
The Academy Dublin Thursday 23rd February 2012 to Friday 24th February 2012
The Australian Pink Floyd
Described in 2011 by The Times as “Setting the gold standard”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is a live touring sensation which has now sold over three million tickets worldwide, and the band have created an incredible show for the “Exposed In The Light” 2012 dates.
Following the sold out dates earlier this year, and taking its title from the lyrics of the Floyd classic “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”, the band are not yet revealing the format of the 2012 “Exposed In The Light” tour, but the scale and ambition of this band is well documented! The Australian Pink Floyd Show has become known for pushing back the boundaries of what can be done in a live setting and taking the concert experience to a new level. For the forthcoming “Exposed In The Light” dates, the band are keeping their cards close to their chest.
Olympia Theatre Friday 24th February 2012 to Friday 24th February 2012
Cashier no.9
Is there a Belfast sound..? Van Morrison… Stiff Little Fingers… Divine Comedy… Cashier No. 9 sound nothing like any of these, but they’re as innovative and different as anything that’s come from the city.
They could be from California, or Manchester, or any number of places, having been variously compared with The Byrds, Beach Boys, Stone Roses, Pavement, CSN, The Flaming Lips and many others. Yet with their rich vocal harmonies, bold guitar textures and supremely catchy melodies, they’ve created a sound
that’s indeterminably none of these yet equally vibrant.
The Academy Dublin Saturday 25th February 2012 to Saturday 25th February 2012
RBS 6 Nations 2012 - Ireland vs Italy
Since 1883 the 4 Home Unions (Wales - WRU, Ireland - IRFU, England - RFU and Scotland - SRU) have done battle to claim the Home International Series, but we had to wait till 1910 before the 4 nations became the 5 nations Championship when France (FFR) joined in. Finally Italy (FIR) joined the party and now we have the RBS 6 Nations Championship
Aviva Stadium Saturday 25th February 2012 to Saturday 25th February 2012
Camille O Sullivan
Camille O'Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her intensely dramatic interpretations of the dark and darker songs of Jacques Brel, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, David Bowie and more. The multi-award-winning singer - one of the original cast members of the Olivier Award-winning La Clique - has stunned audiences around the world with her 5-star sell-out live performances, including London West End, New York, Australia, Poland, Italy and Ireland.
Olympia Theatre Sunday 26th February 2012 to Sunday 26th February 2012
Band od Skulls
Band of Skulls have announced details of an Irish and U.K. tour in February / March 2012. This follows their forthcoming show at London’s Heaven on 20th October. The Heaven show sold-out within minutes of going on sale in July.
The band have also announced plans to release the first single from their, as yet un-titled, second album. The Devil Takes Care Of His Own will be released through Electric Blues Recordings this December and will be available as a download and as a limited 7” picture disc.
The band’s second album was recorded at Rockfield studios in Wales with producer Ian Davenport and mixed in Los Angeles and New York by Nick Launey (Nick Cave / PIL / Yeah Yeah Yeahs). It is due for release in early 2012.
The Academy Dublin Monday 27th February 2012 to Monday 27th February 2012
Rammstein
The machinery of RAMMSTEIN Live is hauling across the whole of Europe and bringing the essence of 16 years to the stage. With a completely new show, and with RAMMSTEIN’s Greatest Hits. Observers know this: The new RAMMSTEIN spectacle will be a rebirth in thunder
The O2 Monday 27th February 2012 to Monday 27th February 2012
Rammstein
After three years it finally comes, the long awaited follow-up album, “Night Electric Night”, to the success of “Termination Bliss”. This time the swedes have done it in an explicit way, and the “Deathglam”-genre they started sounds more Deathstars then ever; it’s dark and hard yet huge and warm - paradox that works for them, as usual.
Nightmare Industries takes a drag on his Marlboro Light and leans forward.
- This album is the very mirror of our last years in this manic environment that this band exists within. The album is tough, black, yet seductive in it’s expression of the urban destructive nightside. Also changing structures and using even more varied elements have strengthened and deepened the richness in the music.
The O2 Monday 27th February 2012 to Monday 27th February 2012
Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells will release their sophomore album, entitled Reign of Terror, in Ireland on February 10th, 2012 Produced by the bands guitarist Derek Miller, and written by Miller and singer Alexis Krauss, Reign of Terror is the highly anticipated follow up to 2010’s debut Treats.
The Academy Dublin Wednesday 29th February 2012 to Wednesday 29th February 2012
Olly Murs
OLLY MURS ADDS BELFAST & DUBLIN SHOWS ON HIS 2012 ARENA TOUR!
OLLY MURS has confirmed he will play Belfast & Dublin in 2012 at the Odyssey Arena on 28 February and The O2 on 29 February. Tickets go on sale Friday 16 September at 9am from all usual outlets.
The last 12 months have been a hugely exciting and successful time for Olly Murs. He released his debut single in August 2010, which promptly shot straight to number one. His debut album followed in November and has just been certified double platinum. Earlier this year he played a sold out UK & Ireland tour.
And Olly’s success looks set to continue... The first single from his forthcoming second Album ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ headed straight to the top of the charts once again. Olly has also returned to The X Factor this autumn co-hosting the Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Fleck.
The O2 Wednesday 29th February 2012 to Saturday 3rd March 2012
A Woman's Heart
Hermione Hennessy is the latest addition to the Woman’s Heart line up for The Olympia Theatre Anniversary show. An additional 3 nights have also been added due to phenomenal demand. Hermione will be releasing the follow up to her number one Irish Album, Songs My Father Taught Me to coincide with the shows.
Olympia Theatre Wednesday 29th February 2012 to Wednesday 29th February 2012
Maverick Sabre
Due to the phenomenal success of his recent sold out Dublin concert, London born and Irish raised Maverick Sabre has just announced a new Irish date at The Academy on 29th February. Sabre’s gritty yet soulful voice is drawing audiences in and leaving them hooked. From Hackney to Wexford and back again, Maverick has silenced crowds with his catchy lamenting social-political content.
The Academy Dublin
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