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 Listen To My Heart Phoenix Productions in association with North Tipperary Hospice will take to the stage of The Source in Thurles this weekend for two unique performances of ‘Listen to My Heart: The Songs of David Friedman’.
Directed by Gerard O’Brien and accompanied by Internationally renowned musical director David Wray, (Latter founder member of Music Theatre Ireland) ‘Listen to My Heart’ sees this company stripped down to just five voices familiar to Thurles audiences from Phoenix Productions and Thurles Musical Society; Michelle O’Connell, Maria Griffin, Deirdre Ryan, Tomas Flanagan and Shane Willoughby.
‘Listen To My Heart’ is a musical written from the heart, addressing universal issues that chronicle all the lives, loves and losses of our modern world.
The first performance of its kind here in Thurles, ‘Listen to My Heart’ takes you on a musical journey that will lift your spirits and soothe your soul.
There will be two performances this Saturday November 20th, an early bird performance at 6.00pm for €10 and a traditional 8.00pm performance costing €20. Proceeds will go directly to North Tipperary Hospice. This promises to be something you will not want to miss.
Booking: Contact The Source direct by clicking here or email boxoffice@sourcearts.ie
After what can only be described as a sensational 10 night run in The Helix Theatre in Dublin last September, it was a foregone conclusion that the cast of NYMT‘s Spring Awakening would be invited to compete in this year’s Waterford International Festival of Light Opera 2010, latter celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
This unbelievably talented cast, under the direction of John Donnelly and which included top Tipperary performers Chris Britton, Ed Leamy and Shane Willoughby, latter playing the role of ‘Georg’, like Julius Caesar, came, performed and conquered.
Amongst the awards at last night’s banquet in Waterford the cast of Spring Awakening walked off with awards for; Best Lighting, Best Costumes, Best Set, The Special Adjudicators Award, Best Musical Direction and the much coveted Best Overall Show Award for this year’s Waterford International Festival of Light Opera.
Adjudicator for this year’s Waterford International Festival of Light Opera was Tony Finnegan, holder of many comedy, acting, singing and directing awards to his own credit, including directing the World Premier of ‘Requiem for Julie ‘ in the Rupert Guinness Theatre, Dublin and author of the children’s musical, ‘Once Upon a Nursery Rhyme ‘, which was premiered in Northern Ireland in 2000.
Running from November 2nd – 13th and showcasing productions from award winning amateur musical societies at home and abroad, this festival takes place each year in the very stylish and newly refurbished Theatre Royal in Waterford city.
Affectionately known as the “mother of all festivals,” the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera is the premier event of its kind in these islands.
The line-up this year included Seussical The Musical, Nunsense, Pirates of Penzance and Jekyll & Hyde. There was also homage to the 80’s with The Wedding Singer, the afore mentioned Irish premiere of Spring Awakening and the Festival closed yesterday with Sweeney Todd.
All in all, it was one of the most adventurous line ups in years and worthy of their 50th anniversary celebration.
Here’s to the next 50 years.
 Nationwide's popular presenters Michael Ryan and Mary Kennedy The ever-popular RTE team from ‘Nationwide‘ will be in ‘The Premier Ballroom‘ Thurles on Sunday 28th of November to film dance action from ‘The Club for Dancing’.
Incidentally, to demonstrate how popular the Thurles Club for Dancing really is, the club will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary during the month of February, next year. So congrats to all responsible for keeping the club so alive and popular.
To celebrate Nationwide’s visit the club is organising a free dance class at 3.00pm sharp on that aforementioned Sunday afternoon, also in The Premier Ballroom, which has been their home since conception. Anyone over 18 years of age is welcome to attend and a very special invitation is being extended to anyone who has attended their numerous successful dance classes over the past number of years. (You never know we might see you on the telly.)
A dance will be held that night from 9.00 pm to 12.00 midnight. Dance music on the night will be provided by the ever popular ‘Dave Rae‘ and the admission charge for anyone attending before 9.15 pm will be €5.00 The admission charge increases after 9.15 pm to €7.00, so keep this in mind during these recessionary times.
The Nationwide programme will be shown on RTE sometime in January, so keep an eye on this site for a more detailed update.
The ever-popular Nationwide, with Michael Ryan and Mary Kennedy, usually goes out at 7.00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on RTÉ One with their eclectic round-up of news, views and events from around Ireland.
So stick a note on the fridge folks or mark the diary;
Date: Sunday 28th November next.
Venue: The Premier Ballroom, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.
Further Information: Contact Thomas Gleeson, Tel No: 087-9732837.
Update:
See Link: http://www.thurles.info/2010/08/23/dancing-classes-thurles-club-for-dancing/ to view this programme.
I do not know how music lovers in the south of Ireland are going to find €20 by November 11th, in these recessionary times, but find it somehow they must.
After what can only be described as a sensational 10 night run in The Helix Theatre in Dublin last September, the cast of NYMT‘s Spring Awakening are now headed down ‘the Waterford way’.
This unbelievably talented cast which, I am happy to relate, include top Tipperary performers Chris Britton, Ed Leamy and Shane Willoughby, latter playing the role of ‘Georg‘, are preparing to take this incredible show to the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera 2010.
 The Most Exciting Piece Of Musical Theatre Ever To Be Staged In Ireland
Spring Awakening, which tells the story of teenagers who are discovering for the first time the inner and outer tumult of their sexuality, will take to the stage of the Theatre Royal on Thursday November 11th.
If you missed it the first time around, you now really have no excuse not to attend. This is a one night only event, so climb in through an open theatre window, dig an underground tunnel, get a Leader grant, distract the doormen or maybe simply buy a ticket. Miss this show and you’ll miss out on one of the most original and exciting pieces of musical theatre ever to take to the stage here in Ireland.
Remember the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera is regarded on the Irish theatre scene as the “Mother of All Festivals” and is the premier event of its kind presently in Ireland. Congrats to all concerned, on your celebrating your 50th anniversary.
Expect a large contingent in attendance from the Premier County and remember we expect tea during the interval.
Tickets are available from the Theatre Royal website and you can book your seat by clicking HERE .
By the way Anne Marie, I’m deathly serious about the tea, – one sugar and a small drop of milk for me.
Music promoter Louis Walsh has claimed an Irish contestant could win ‘The X Factor’ reality show this year. Indeed the most talented star of the show on Saturday’s programme was, without question, fifty year old Tesco worker Mary Byrne. Byrne who had wowed Simon Cowell and company at her try out in Dublin’s new Conference Centre last June by singing Welsh born Dame Shirley Bassey‘s classic ‘I Who Have Nothing ‘, convinced the world she had indeed everything, the confidence, the talent and most of all the ability to really entertain an audience.
Of course avarice again raises its ugly head with producers of the X Factor being criticised for giving too much prominence to Tesco, which has employed Mary Byrne at their Ballyfermot store for the past 11 years. She remains a Tesco employee but is currently on leave while the show is being broadcast.
According to the Daily Mail newspaper, rival retailers have raised concerns over the number of references given to Tesco during segments featuring the talented singer.
Tesco have admitted sending emails to 300,000 staff reminding them of Byrne’s appearances on the show. The row comes after Tesco this year secured an exclusive deal to sell the new X Factor magazine at 2,400 UK stores.
The Tesco till operator has impressed her audience enough for bookmaker Paddy Power to make her their 6/1 favourite to win and staff here at Tesco in Thurles admit to all being very excited and fully behind her.
Our advice to all those rival retailers “Concentrate on your own businesses and get a life,” and to Mary demonstrate to all the true meaning of “Talented Celebrity”, God knows we have enough of the other sort currently parading themselves on our television screens presently.
Looks like Tesco will be short one till operator for same time.
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