1st – 5th October The Master The Listowel Drama Group presents Bryan Mac Mahon’s acclaimed play to mark the centenary of his birth. The cast features Owen Mac Mahon, Imelda Dowling Garvey, Pa Sheahan, Anne Marie Nash, Kevin Barry, Denis Hobson, Mike Moriarty, Ben Landy, John Kinsella, Liz Horgan, Brendan Landy, Cora O’Brien, Rebekah Garvey and members of St. John’s Youth Theatre.
9th – 31st October Un Dia Sin Ti An exhibition of original artwork by Paul Woods from the book of the same title by Ricardo Blancas.
Fri 9th October The Best of Traditional With Gerry Harrington – fiddle, Peter Browne – pipes and Phil Callery-singer.
Sun 11th October Country Music A play by Simon Stephens presented by Decadent Theatre Co. and Galway Arts Centre. The play is a modern tragedy on the life of Jamie Carris who is sent to prison for murder and who when released attempts to redeem his past. Directed by Andrew Flynn and produced by Paraic Breathnach, the cast features Andy Kellegher, Seona Tully, Cathal Finnerty and Charlene Craig.
Tuesday 13th October Film Club: I’ve Loved You So Long A film directed by Philippe Claudel, France, which tells the story of Juliette who has been released from prison after 15 years. A story about the strength of women and their ability to reinvent themselves and shine.
Wednesday 14th October On The Black Hill A play by Charles Way, based on the novel by Bruce Chatwin, and presented by AJTC. Theatre Co., Essex. This is an award winning tale of twin brothers as they struggle with the harsh realities and humour of farming life on the border of England and Wales and the dilemma as to who will inherit the farm.
Thursday 15th October Louis Stewart Quartet With Jim Hart Louis has worked with some of the greatest names in jazz in a career that spams almost fifty years. The jazz guitarist will be joined by Jim Hart – vibraphone, Mike Coady – bass and Stephen Keogh – drums.
Friday 16th October Kerry School Of Music Concert Featuring Teachers, Students and Special Guests.
Wednesday 21st October Brendan Grace The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly presents 39 years in the comedy business in a Show which features some new material and some old favourites from his vast repertoire.
Friday 23rd October at 8pm 84 Charing Cross Road 8 pm: Set in 1949 this play tells the story of Helen, a struggling writer living in New York who sets up a correspondence with Frank, a London bookseller. Warm, Touching and Funny.
9pm: More Lives Than One – Oscar Wilde And The Black Douglas. A play loosely inspired by Michael Mac Liamoir’s “The Importance of Being Oscar. This drama double bill is presented by Dear Conjunction Theatre Co., Paris.
Saturday 24th October Listowel Through A Lens A book of photographs of Listowel in the recent past taken by Mary Cogan. Mr Billy Keane will perform the launch at 8pm. Everyone Welcome.
Tuesday 27th October Film Club: The Class Directed by Laurent Camtet, France, the film focuses on a year in a schoolroom, presided over by a young teacher, in a rough Parisian neighbourhood.
Thursday 29th October The Pre – Madonnas A programme of arias and duets from composers such as Verdi, Mozart, Bellini, Delibes and Handel. Also operetta, Victorian songs and comedy. Presented by the Drawing Room Opera Company with Liz Ryan – Mezzo Soprano, Mary Flaherty – soprano and Deborah Kelleher – piano.