A Dubliner full of wit and wisdom, Paddy used to say, “If you don’t continue to talk about someone when they die, they die twice”. In this one-man play, Jason Byrne brings the full life of Paddy Byrne to the stage playing his dad, keeping him alive in stories full of laughter and tears. This is 80 years of Dublin wit, 80 years of Dublin bull, but heart-warming and loving all the same. “Sure, that’s life son, just don’t tell ure mother.” Jason takes his most personal work back to Dublin following a hugely successful run at the Dublin Fringe Festival. This hilarious and hard rending work is a celebration of a parent, a celebration of a generation, a celebration of life.
WHERE IS MY MIND is a critically acclaimed podcast created and hosted by Niall “Bressie” Breslin, one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates. A unique and intoxicating mix of music, spoken word, monologues and incredible guests, this show has captivated audiences with its humour, heart, relatability, and creativity. Breslin is now bringing his award-winning ‘Where is My Mind?’ podcast on the road again in April 2024, along with a new lineup of special guests to look out for.
Norah, Denice and Andrew will perform a delicious lunchtime concert of popular tunes to include classical favourites from the world of film and musicals such as Mozart’s ‘Laudate Dominum’, Puccini’s ‘O Mio Babbino Caro’, Morricone’s ‘Love Theme’ and Gershwin’s ‘Someone to watch over me’.
This remarkable group, formed in 1994, consists of thirty-eight auditioned singers who perform works from the Renaissance through new works of the Twenty-First Century. With a rich history spanning over thirty years, the Mount San Antonio College Chamber Singers have been extremely active, winning numerous awards and receiving special performance invitations across the globe. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the extraordinary talent of the Mount San Antonio College Chamber Singers under the direction of Bruce Rogers, alongside the Maynooth Chamber Choir, as they grace the stage of The Lark.
‘Rule The World’ has been recognised as the Number 1 Take That tribute act in the world. They recently appeared alongside Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters and THE REAL TAKE THAT on BBC1’s ‘The Graham Norton Show’. After hearing Dan Maines speak, a stunned Gary Barlow said in amazement “He sounds like me!”. Gary then also praised the band saying “These guys are good!”. ‘Rule The World’ has also been featured on ITV1′s ‘Daybreak’ and has had rave reviews from many people including TV personality Ricky Tomlinson, and Denise Van Outen. Jason Orange’s mother and Mr GARY BARLOW himself tweeted the band to say he thought they are “brilliant”. They are the ONLY Take That tribute show in the land to have ever been praised by Take That’s lead singer!
The State Choir LATVIJA is one of the world’s most important professional choirs. Their hallmark is the beautiful sound of the Latvian choral tradition, characterised by warmth, balance and precision. Along with their Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Māris Sirmais, they present here a rich programme of Latvian/ Baltic music alongside music by Irish composers. This includes Arvo Pärt’s The Dear’s Cry, a setting of the well-known ‘St Patrick’s Breastplate’ commissioned by Louth Contemporary Music Society in 2007.
Singer, actress and entertainer Truly DiVine brings you an intimate afternoon filled with the songs and stories of Doris Day’s life, dressed in petticoats and candy smiles. Accompanied by the finest Irish Jazz Gentlemen, guided by guitarist Drazen Derek, Truly will bring Doris back to life. You are welcome to dress up, sing along and be transported back into sweet glamour. But beware . . . Doris may not be the La-Dee-Da Happy Gal you thought you knew…
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