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FOR SAOIRSE

Sept ‘18 - Jan ‘19

EVENT GUIDEYOUR GUIDE TO ALL THE LATEST SHOWS CLASSES & PROJECTS IN BALLYMUN

FAMILYI am Baba

THEATREThe M HouseThe Man in the Woman’s ShoesThe BystanderHoly Mary

MUSICPaul AlwrightDextra

COMEDYEric Lalor

CLASSES: ART, DRAMA, MUSIC & MOREWORKSHOPS, FILMS , EXHIBITONS MUSIC, COMEDY & EVENTS | SPECIAL OFFERS

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DIRECTOR’S WELCOME

DIRECTOR’S DEALS

Mark O’BrienDirector

Come and Create Welcome to an exciting new season at axis. This event guide is filled with events, shows, projects and programmes that we have put together for you to enjoy. One of the highlights of our season will see us producing the world premiere of Ballymun born poet Colm Keegan’s first play ‘For Saoirse’ as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival at axis. This is a very special play to me and I hope you enjoy it when it opens in September. This continues our commitment to the development of new work, new creativity and new writing. In this vein I am delighted to also announce Aaron Carey as our youth artist in residence on a bursary in the name of much missed Ballymun artist John Duffy. This season we also welcome back the Dublin Theatre Festival, Ballymun’s Otherworld Festival, and we will be working in schools all across Ballymun, working with Trinity Comprehensive on their arts guarantee, and offering space for artists and the community

to come and createAxis is a place for all to come and develop their creativity, to have a cup of tea, to take part in a class, to come see a show. I am proud to work at the heart of this great community of Ballymun and I would like to thank you all for your continued support which has seen our audiences grow year on year. So whether it’s your first time visiting or you’re a long-time friend we can’t wait to greet you this year.Dream out Loud

p.s To keep up with new events keep an eye on our brand new website www.axisballymun.ie or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Mark O’BrienAxis Director

€5 OFF TICKETSBook up to four tickets at €5 off full price tickets to ‘The Man In the Woman’s Shoes’ on 29th November. Limited to first 30 tickets.One voucher per booking.

FIRST TEN FOR €10Book up to four tickets at just €10 for ‘The Bystander’. Limited to first 10 tickets per show.

One voucher per booking

BUY 3, GET 1 FREEBring three tickets ‘I Hear You and Rejoic’ and get one extra ticket free. Limited to first 20 tickets.

One voucher per booking

FREE FOR ADULT AND BABY

Book free tickets for ‘I Am Baba’ - a theatre adventure designed just for babies aged 0-12 months.Only 6 adults and 6 babies per performance. Tickets available first-come, first served.

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axis cast & crew

Arts & DisabilityIreland

DirectorMark O’Brien

Programme ManagerNiamh Ni Chonchubhair

Finance ManagerPatricia Martin

Programme Manager (Maternity Leave)Philip Keogh

Créche ManagerMartina Devey

Technical ManagerSeán McCormack

House TechnicianSuzie Cummins

Account AdministratorMary Carpenter

Arts Development ManagerEmma Connors

We can cater for up to 8 wheelchair users in our auditorium. These spaces are located at the front of the autitorium and are in clear view of the stage.

There is also an accesible toilet located in our café bar and lifts abailable in both our underground car park and within our building.

Large text versions of any of our print can be made available on request from our box office.

We aim to continue to improve axis accesibility and would welcome your suggestions and feedback. Please feel free to contact axis reception on (01) 883 2100 or [email protected]

With the help of the Arts & Disability Ireland we are broadening our services to cater for visitors with access requirements, visually impaired and disabled visitors.

Irish Language & Projects CoordinatorAifric Ni Ruairc

Communications & Sales Coordinator Emer Kenny

Operations ManagerAnita Purdy

Box Office & ReceptionAnna KavanaghLinda KellyDeirdre PurdySharon McGuire

Cafe ManagerMarcella Pintos

Maintenance & Duty ManagerDavid Kelly

All information is correct at time of printing, for up-to-date information visit:www.axisballymun.ie orcontact axis on (01) 883 2100.

axis has a child protection policy and procedures in place

BOOKING

Our box office is open weekdays 9am - 5pm and for 90 minutes before an event.

To book

Ph: (01) 8832100 or visit: www.axisballymun.ie

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Register on www.axisballymun.ie or Ph: (01) 883 2100

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news, recieve exclusive special offers, book shows online or just find more information on our upcoming shows, echibitions, classes or events.

ACCESSIBILITY

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Presented by Ballymun CommunicationsSeptember

This installation showcases some of the live music from the Underground Sessions presented through both audio and visual imagery.The Underground Sessions is a platform for unsigned Irish artists in both music and the arts, showcasing singer songwriters, bands, poets, writers etc. The guests are invited in to do two performances followed by a short interview. Filming takes place in the Underground studios in axis and the show goes out on Fridays on both YouTube and Facebook. The crew who work The Underground Sessions are creatively driven with a passion for music and the arts and do so voluntarily, giving their time as part of an enthusiastic team.

THE UNDERGROUND SESSIONS EXHIBITION

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L I T T L E R E D R I D I N G H O O DPresented by Jolly PromotionsSat. 8th September | Time: 2pm€10 (Family ticket: €32 – 2 Adults & 2 Children)

This colourful, fast-paced all singing and dancing show is a fun and gentle re-telling of the classic fairy-tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Little Red Riding Hood is adventuring through the woods to visit her Granny, but somewhere along the way the Silly Billy Wolf is waiting.

Children will have great fun joining in on the action, singing songs and playing games and meeting some amazing characters in this original show, written especially for this touring spectacular. Find out why Granny is the coolest Granny in the world. Play games with Granny’s Crazy Cat! Meet theLumberjack Bear. With beautiful costumes, stunning stage sets and hilarious characters, making this a fun-packed show not to be missed.

F A M I LY

Presented by Jolly Promotions


Presented by Jolly Promotions

D E X T R A

P r e s e n t e d b y S t a r P r o j e c tFri. 14th September | Time: 7:30 pmTickets: €15

The STAR Project have offered drug and alcohol services in Ballymun as well as surrounding areas since 1998. More recently, they have also offered a Family Support Service.To celebrate the work the project does in the community, local music legends Dextra are performing a one-off special celebration gig in the Axis Theatre.Dextra are a high energy driven band who excel in the live environment, playing an Indie Pop/Rock mix of music. Local band Maul Park will be in support on the night as will the STAR vocal group. This promises to be a great night of music and celebration with everyone connected to the project both past and present, as well as lovers of great live music.

M U S I C

C R A S H T E S T C A I N T

Presented by Aifric Ní Ruairc, Joey Kavanagh agus axisWed. 12th September Monthly Event: Dates Announced OnlineTime: 7.30pm | Tickets: Free

“Ní scoil é seo. There is no “an bhfuil cead agam dul go dtí an leithreas” here.

Crash Test Caint is a monthly evening of craic, chat, comedy, music all as Gaeilge. Is cuma mas bhfuil tú líofa nó muna bhfuil focail ar bith agat, tá faílte romhat. Whether you’re fluent or just starting off you’re more than welcome here.With changing themes, open mics, game nights and performances Crash Test Caint is never the same twice.

Check out crashtestcaint.com for dates & details or email [email protected]

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F O R S A O I R S E

Wed. 19 th – Sa t . 22ndSeptemberPrev iew: Tues . 18 thT ime : 8pm

By Colm KeeganPresented by Axis

Tickets: €14/12Preview:€11

Photo by Babs Daly

As Part of Dublin Fringe Festival

“Here’s the granite swish swish, the rise and dip dip of the walls of the liffey, the whip whip of the amber lit streetlights…”

Witty and trippy, Colm Keegan’s debut play hums with rich poetic language. Craner, about to be a Dad, takes us on a madcap journey from Ballymun to the Rotunda and back again. Stumbling through a city falling down, a past that won’t let go, to a future he never planned. Walls come tumbling, past and present collide on this rollercoaster ride through a life and city on the brink of… something.

By Colm Keegan | Directed by Mark O’BrienPerformed by Eric O’Brien | Lighting Design by Suzie Cummins

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THE PICTURES FILM CLUBSeptember – January | Time: 2.30pmaxis in association with Dublin City Council and Access>Cinema€2 (Member)/€4 (Non-Members)

F I L M

24th September - The DressmakerKate Winslet stars as a woman who returns to her hometown to take care of her ailing mother. Her return sparks much debate between the residents of the town as she was accused of murdering someone many years ago. Now an expert dressmaker she goes about transforming the local fashion while exacting her revenge upon those who have wronged her in the past.

29th October – CocoAnimated adventure which follows Miguel a 12-year-old aspiring musician desperate to become a star like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, Mexico’s most famous music and film star. Despite being banned from playing music by his family, Miguel sets off on an epic adventure to the Land of the Dead in a bid to find Ernesto and unlock the secrets behind his mysterious family history.

26th November - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyBased on the bestselling novel, Lily James plays free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton, who forms a life-changing bond with the eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, when she decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey during WWII.

17th December – OnceInspirational drama about two kindred spirits who find each other on the bustling streets of Dublin. One (Glen Hansard) is a street musician who lacks the confidence to perform his own songs. The other is a young mother (Marketa Irglova) trying to find her way in a strange new town. As their lives intertwine, they discover each other’s talents and push one another to realise what each had only dreamt about before.

28th January – On Chesil BeachThe film opens in 1962 on the day of the wedding of Florence (Saoirse Ronan) and Edward (Billy Howle). Staying in a Dorset hotel on the titular beach, they nervously circle the inevitable intimacy that the day demands. With the impending consummation as a framing device, the film flashes back to flesh out who they are and how they met.

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P O S I T I V E A G I N G W E E KPresented by Positive Aging Week CommitteeMon. 24th – Sun. 30th September

Positive Aging Week 2018 is packed full of events at axis and beyond. Celebrate with us at the festival launch and enjoy a screening of the film The Dressmaker on Monday the 24th of Sept at 2pm in axis theatre. Thursday the 27th of Sept sees the Artane band take to the stage in our Gala Concert and see below for details on our specially chosen theatre piece “What Good is Looking Well When You’re Rotten on the Inside”.

For more information on other great P.A.W. events beyond axis contact Miriam Downey at [email protected]

F E S T I V A L

One month before his death, retired civil servant and man of few words Paddy O’Grady had a sudden urge to talk. Using a cassette tape recorder, he recorded hours of absurdist stories and musings on life. Now, Paddy’s granddaughter examines the fragile personas we present to the world, who we might be behind them and who we could be instead in a show about emotional inheritance and grief for wasted creativity that serves as both a tribute and a warning.

“...a striking piece of theatrical work.” - Reviews Hub“A charming meditation on inheritance” – Peter Crawley, Irish Times

T H E A T R E

W H AT G O O D I S L O O K I N G W E L LW H E N Y O U ’ R E R O T T E N O N T H E I N S I D E ?

Presented by Emma O’GradyWed. 26th September | Time: 8pmTickets: €15/12


L I V I N G A W I L D L I F EC O L I N S TA F F O R D - J O H N S O NPresented by Jo Sarsby ManagementFri. 28th September | Time: 8pmTickets: €18/16 | Duration: 120 mins

Irish wildlife cameraman and television presenter Colin Stafford-Johnson is one of the world’s most acclaimed and internationally awarded filmmakers. Throughout his legendary career, Colin has won countless awards from wildlife festivals and events around the world. He’s lived first hand with tigers for many years in India, filmed some of the most renowned natural history sequences in his homeland of Ireland and now for the first time will be sharing his hair-raising stories with UK and Irish theatre audiences this autumn.

Suitable for all ages

T H E A T R E

D N APresented by axisStarting September

DNA (Discover New Arts) is a new autumn project in four primary schools across Ballymun. Here in axis, we’re firm believers that creativity is in every-one’s DNA, so we’re giving hundreds of young children the chance to ex-plore theirs. Brace yourself for a fun, loud and messy two months of Circus, Drama, Dance and everything in be-tween.

For more information on DNA or to get your school involved, contact [email protected]

A R T SD E V E L O P M E N T

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LUNCH MENU INCLUDES:DAILY HOT FOOD SPECIALSWRAPS, PANINIS, SOUPS & SANDWICHES

OPEN MONDAY to FRIDAY | FROM 9AM - 5PMBREAKFAST SPECIALSAVAILABLE DAILY

axis: CAFÉ & EVENT BAR

WORLD SPACE WEEK WORKSHOPLET’S GO TO THE MOON - APOLLO 11

Presented by Deirdre KelleghanMon. 8th OctoberTime: 10am & 12pmTickets: €5 (Teachers: Free)

July 20th, 2019 will be a globally celebrated event as we mark the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, a significant moment in the history of space exploration.

This new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) workshop will tell the story of Apollo 11. Children attending will

learn where Apollo 11 landed, and will be able to look up at the moon and point to the landing area. A life-size Buzz Aldrin in the room will help explain astronaut space suits and survival. A specially designed A4 learning sheet will be provided for each child to further enhance their understanding.

SCHOOLS


T H E B Y S TA N D E RP r e s e n t e d b y J u n k E n s e m b l e i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h a x i s : B a l l y m u n a n d D u b l i n T h e a t r e F e s t i v a l

Thurs. 4th – Sat. 6th OctoberTime: 8pmTickets: €18/16 | Duration: 60 mins

Presented as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival.

‘I didn’t want to get involved.’ — Anonymous NeighbourThe Bystander is an intriguing and adventurous theatre production by multi-award winning & internationally acclaimed dance innovators Junk Ensemble. Taking its name from the ‘bystander effect’ phenomenon of the murder of Kitty Genovese outside her apartment in New York City in 1964, whereby thirty-eight witnesses saw or heard the attack, yet none of them called for help, The Bystander brings to the surface some of the murkier and complex behaviours of contemporary society.

Performed by an exceptional acclaimed cast and drawing on the expertise of a psychologist, The Bystander gets under the skin of how we behave as individuals and groups. What makes us help someone and what makes us simply stand by? ‘The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.’ — Albert EinsteinJunk Ensemble are Project Artists, an initiative of Project Arts Centre.

Created, Directed and Choreography by Jessica Kennedy and Megan Kennedy in collaboration with the cast Performers include: Stephanie Dufresne, Stephen Moynihan, Tilly Webber Set Design: Sabine Dargent Lighting Design: Zia Bergin-Holly Costume Design: Sarah Foley Music and Sound Design: Denis Clohessy

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Presented by Equinox theatre companyin association with axis: Ballymun and Arts & Disability Ireland

Open captioning on all performances

Mon. 8th & Tues. 9th OctoberTime: 11.30am (Tuesday)8pm (Mon & Tues)

Relaxed performance:8th October, 8pm9th October, 11.30am & 8pm

Audio described performances:8 & 9 October, 8pmTickets: €16/12

Presented as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival

My name is Marcie. I’ve been here for ten years, three months and two days. Here, all our names begin with M. There’s Max, Melissa, Mary, Mark, Michael and Malcolm. This is the M house. There’s also an A house, a B

house, a C house, a D house…. you get the picture. We’re supposed to sit and watch TV all the time but we have other ideas… and we’ve got questions… lots of questions.

The M House is an adventure story. It’s a satirical look at the legacy of institutional Ireland. It’s a scramble to make sense of our one-size-fits-all culture. It’s a parable of our times about the treatment of our vulnerable.

The M House is a play for anyone who’s ever been put in a box.

Equinox Theatre Company is part of KCAT Arts Centre, Kilkenny who have been pioneering and championing inclusive arts practice for over twenty years.

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T H E M H O U S E


J E R A M E E , H A RT L E B YA G U S O O O G L E M O R EP r e s e n t e d b y F í b í nFri. 12th OctoberTime: 10:30am & 12pmTickets: €7/5

Tá Jeramee, Hartleby agus Oooglemore cois trá. Tá go leor ag tarlú – caitheann Hartleby go leor ama ag tabhairt orduithe agus é ag iarraidh an áit is fearr ar an trá a aimsiú. Tosaíonn Oooglemore ag damhsa agus ag déanamh gaisce ach buaileann sé an liathróid go róchrua, cailleann sé é agus milleann sé an cluiche. Imíonn Hartleby leis agus é crosta. Cuireann Jeramee gach rud ina cheart arís.

Baineann Jeramee, Hartleby agus Oooglemore sásamh agus só as a soineantacht álainn agus as a n-amaideacht aoibhinn féin. Tagann an triúr seo le chéile agus neart le rá acu ach gan ach trí fhocal acu lena rá.

Jeramee, Hartleby and Oooglemore are at the seaside. Things happen – Hartleby spends a lot of time being bossy and trying to find the perfect spot. Oooglemore does some crazy dancing, shows off a bit, hits the shuttlecock too hard, loses it, spoils the game. Hartleby goes off in a huff. Jeramee makes it all OK.

Revelling in delightful innocence and glorious stupidity, Jeramee, Hartleby and Oooglemore is a surprising and surreal encounter with three people who have a lot to say but only three words with which to say it.

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C R A C K SPresented by Quintessence Theatre Companyin association with An Táin Arts CentreWed. 10th OctoberTime: 8pm Tickets: €15/12

CRACKS is a darkly comic & deeply moving new play in which an unsuccessful suicide attempt leaves young Leanne Dowd estranged and attempting to pick up the pieces of a life still shattered by mental illness.

Quintessence Theatre (An Tain Arts Centre’s Company-In-Residence) use their innovative physical ensemble story-telling techniques mingled with multi-media platforms of film and music to poignantly explore the profound struggle individuals with mental illness face on a daily basis in Ireland today.

This islandwide tour of CRACKS is funded by the Arts Council (An Chomhairle Ealaíon) and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

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I A M B A B AP r e s e n t e d b y A n n a N e w e l l i n a s s o c i a t i o nw i t h t h e C i v i c T h e a t r e , T a l l a g h tSat. 27th OctoberTime: 10am, 12pm & 2pmTickets: Free | Booking essential

I AM BABA is a theatre adventure for babies created by internationally renowned theatre director Anna Newell (www.annanewell.co.uk) and composer David Goodall. Their shows for early years have been seen on five continents, off-Broadway and in every single Sure Start in Belfast. I AM BABA is a magical adventure of song, lights and textures for babies aged 0-12 months. It’s a show about identity, agency and personhood. For babies. I AM BABA is comprised of gorgeous live harmony singing and playful objects - jellyfish-like scarves dance and tiny lights fly in this intimate immersive performance which happens inside a specially designed tent that holds just 6 babies – each with their adult guest.

F A M I LY

A N T R I A I LP r e s e n t e d b y F í b í n18th-19th & 22nd-26th OctoberTime: 10.30am & 12.30pmTickets: €14 (Teachers: Free)

Léiríonn Fíbín ‘An Triail’ le Máiréad Ní Ghráda, an dráma clasaiceach Nua-Ghaeilge. Seo leagan ar leith de ‘An Triail’ i stíl Fíbín! Téann Fíbín i ngleic le ceisteanna a ardaíonn múinteoirí agus scoláirí araon, trí phlota a bhreathnaíonn as dáta a thabhairt isteach i gcomhthéacs sochaí nua-aimseartha ag baint úsáid as puipéid, maisc, radhairc tharraingteacha agus léirithe daonna chun lucht féachana óg, ach go háirithe a mhealladh ar bhealach a thagann le saol na linne seo agus gur féidir teacht ar seó go héasca. Téann an léiriú seo i bhfad lasmuigh den nádúr dubh agus bán atá sa chaint agus cuidíonn an seó na constaicí san fhoghlaim a shárú le seó fuinniúil, mealltach agus greannmhar.

Fíbín presents its highly acclaimed version of the modern Irish classic, ‘An Triail’ by Máiréad Ní Ghráda as you have never seen it before! Fíbín addresses issues highlighted by both teachers and students alike, by bringing a seeming outdated plot into the context of modern society using, puppets, masks, engaging visuals and physical performances to appeal particularly to a younger audience, making it current and more accessible. This production goes beyond the black and white nature of the dialogue and helps to overcome these obstacles to learning in a snappy, engaging and humorous show.

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J A C K U L AP r e s e n t e d b y B r i l l i a n t P r o m o t i o n sTues. 30th October | Time: 1pmTickets: €7

Being a vampire sucks, but being Dracula’s younger brother is driving Jackula batty.Join Jackula on a spooktacular quest to to step out of his older brother’s shadow and become the world’s most magical vampire. Laugh as Jackula makes his pet ghost dance. Gasp as Jackula balances five glasses of water on his face. Smile as children help him perform fun magic tricks. After the show, every child gets to do a trick! Yes, Jackula invites everyone to stay, perform a trick and receive a treat.This is a fun magic and juggling show for the whole family. Recommended for children aged 4 to 12.

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O T H E R W O R L D

This event needs no introduction – it’s Ballymun’s annual Otherworld Halloween Festival. This year’s theme is ‘My Ballymun Story’ and thousands of families, young people, community groups and performers will come together to have a spookily brilliant time together. The evening kicks off with the community parade weaving its way through the streets of Ballymun, followed by hours of creepy on-site entertainment, ending with a fantastic fireworks display.Otherworld provides an important opportunity for local organisations across Ballymun to work together in the months leading up to the festival. This year we have more groups and volunteers involved than ever before. So if you’re part of a local group and want to join the fun or you want to volunteer on the night then visit www.otherworldfestival.com or contact Aifric Ni Ruairc at [email protected]

P r e s e n t e d b y O t h e r w o r l d F e s t i v a l C o m m i t t e eWeds 31st OctoberTime: 6pm to 9pmTickets: Free

F E S T I V A L

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H A U N T ( E D )P r e s e n t e d b y J a s o n B y r n e

Jason Byrne’s photographic exhibition interrogates the evolution of attachment to a place or landscape, and the moment when habit becomes ritual or vice versaJason Byrne is probably best known for his work as a Theatre Director (Loose Canon, Abbey Theatre).

This is his first exhibition and he is delighted to be presenting it in association with Axis

Haunt:to visit habitually or appear to frequently as a spirit or ghost:to recur persistently to the consciousness of; remain with:to visit frequently; go to often:

G A L L E R Y

October

O H W H AT A N I G H T:A C E L E B R AT I O N O F F R A N K I E VA L L I

A N D T H E F O U R S E A S O N S

P r e s e n t e d b y W a y n e W h e l a n P r o d u c t i o n sFri. 2nd & Sat. 3rd November

Time: 8pmTickets: €25

Following a sold-out run at the Tivoli Theatre in Dublin, this fast-paced, energetic production paying tribute to the legendary music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons returns for a nationwide tour. Putting their charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Sherry’, and ‘Oh What A Night’ the boys take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remind you exactly why The Four Seasons sold over 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation, and amazing live vocals, it’s clear to see why Frankie’s Guys are receiving standing ovations up and down the country.

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S U C K E D

Early November

Presented by Axis: Ballymun

SUCKED is a new site specific theatre project for young people (15+ years) A collaborative project developed and produced by axis and Poppintree Youth Project, supported by Dublin City Council and the Ballymun Festival Committee. SUCKED will theatrically explore a number hard hitting issues in young people’s lives. With the support of local youth workers, a group of young people will devise and develop an original theatre piece which will be performed outdoors at a number of site specific locations throughout Ballymun in November 2018.

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F I L M

A S U N D AY I N H E L LP r e s e n t e d b y W i l l i a m F o t h e r i n g h a m a n d D u b l i n W h e e l e r s C CSun. 4th Nov | Time: 7.30pmTickets: €12

A Sunday in Hell In 1976 a little-known Danish film maker, Jorgen Leth, embarked on an ambitious project to capture the spirit of cycling’s toughest and cruellest Classic, Paris-Roubaix, in a new and epic way. Leth tried to show every significant moment during the day, to portray its heroes – Roger de Vlaeminck, Eddy Merckx, Freddy Maertens – as mythical figures, and used radical techniques - the helicopter mounted Wescam, an experimental choral soundtrack - and the finest cameramen of the day. The result was probably the finest-ever depiction of a single-day cycle race, a film that has itself become a Classic. Best selling writer William Fotheringham has written a widely praised “biography” of Leth’s meisterwerk – how it was conceived and made and what became of the men and the places in it – and will be on hand to answer questions about the film and its maker.

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HOLY MARYHOLY MARYBREDA CASHE PRESENTS

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Presented by Breda Cash ProductionsSat. 10th NovemberTime: 8pmTickets: €15/12

A hilarious and heartwarming tale of confusion, Communion and confessional boxes. It’s 1985 and two girls are getting ready for the social occasion of the year—their First Holy Communion. Mary and Majella have been sworn enemies since baby infants, and things have gone from bad to worse since Mary’s daddy moved in with Majella’s mammy. Scrambling for insults to fling at each other, Majella thinks she’s found a weak spot when she discovers Mary’s Communion dress is actually a second hand one donated to the “Vincent and Paul”. Will Majella use this devastating info to take down her nemesis, or realise that she and Mary might not be so different after all? In typical Eoin Colfer fashion the characters are recognisably real and achingly funny. The cast of two play two mothers, a benevolent priest, a patient teacher, a misguided father and two cheeky but lovable nine year olds. Written by Eoin ColferPerformed by Maeve Fitzgerald& Mary MurrayDirected by Aoife Spillane-HinksProduced by Breda Cashe

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Presented by Marty WalshFri. November 9th | Time: 8pmTickets: €20‘All for me Grog’ brings you the songs and story of Ireland’s most successful folk band The Dubliners.

Presented by The Liberties, who are deeply honoured to become the bearers of the

torch which has been bourn with such power and dignity over the past decades by The Dubliners. Enjoy as they bring to life with the exact same instrumentation, songs and close as you will get vocals, bringing to the stage a show in sound and appearance of uncanny accuracy of the internationally renowned Dubliners.

ALL FOR ME GROG M U S I CA DUBLINERS TRIBUTE


C R E AT I V E S PA C EP r e s e n t e d b y A x i sTues. 13th November

One day. One dynamic building. 200 young men. This November axis welcomes young men (15 - 24 years) to take part in a creative take-over of our building and spaces. Over the day our theatre, dance studios, conferences spaces, recording studio and art room will be filled with young men in conversation, performing, debating, networking and playing. At the heart of the convention is one key question – How do we encourage young men to get creative about their well-being?This event is inspired by our award winning Creative Space – a four-year project series exploring young men, mental health and creativity and is supported by the HSE, Department of Health Promotion

ARTSDEVELOPMENT

PA U L A LW R I G H TPresented by axisin association with Dean ScurryFri. 16th NovemberTime: 8pm | T i cke t : €12

Axis is delighted to host this very special gig from Paul Alwright with a live band on the axis stage.

Musician and actor Paul Alwright released three albums under the name Lethal Dialect. Recently he shed the moniker with the release of his new album ‘Hungry’ in May under his own name, citing a change in artistic direction.

Paul has toured with artists such as Damien Dempsey and Maverick Sabre and has landed roles in the award-winning Cardboard Gangsters as well as the upcoming Irish feature film Rosie directed by Paddy Breathnach & written by Roddy Doyle.

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M I C H A E L I N S I D E

Presented by by axis in association withWildcard DistributionThurs. 22nd NovemberTime: 10.30am & 7pmTickets: €5Duration: 96 min

Michael Inside explores the experience of a young man sentenced to three months in an Irish prison, and how this sentence affects his life.Researched and workshopped with former prisoners from the Irish Prison Service’s Pathways Programme, the story of Michael

Inside is an expression of many real-life experiences. The film takes a realistic look at the circumstances that lead to Michael’s conviction, his time in prison, and how prison has affected his thinking and his behaviour when he gets out.

F I L M

E R I C L A L O RPresented by The Lisa Richards AgencyTickets: €12Fri. 23rd November | Time: 8pm

As seen in RTE’s Fair City, Eric Lalor comes to the Axis Arts Centre Ballymun on the 23rd November for one night only! Eric’s warm, energetic onstage presence makes for an unforgettable experience. With gags that always hit the spot, his engaging, high intensity performances makes him on the top names of ‘must book’ comedians.

Eric is a regular act at the prestigious Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival, as well as playing the Electric Picnic, Galway Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Portlaoise Halloween Howls and Iveagh Gardens Festivals as well as being invited to perform at the very first ever London Irish Comedy Festival in Oct 2012. He has also opened for some of the biggest names in Irish comedy including Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop, Jason Byrne, PJ Gallagher, Andrew Maxwell, Colin Murphy and more.

C O M E D Y


THE MAN IN THE WOMAN’S SHOES

Presented by Loko & RecklessThurs. 29th NovemberTime: 8pm | Tickets: €15/12

They want to change their blurb as well to “Set in October 1978 - Pope John Paul the First is not long dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat Farnon as he walks to town and back again. It is a beautifully observed piece, utterly simple and widely praised. The show is funny, tender and at times downright daft. Originally commissioned by Sligo County Council Arts Service and The Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo as part of the Bealtaine Festival 2012, it toured to to Manhattan and Philadelphia in 2015 as well as a sell out, three week run at the Abbey Theatre on the Peacock stage in Dublin. In 2016 it returned to NYC and also played to full houses over three weeks at the Tricycle Theatre in London. It has just finished a two month run at the Irish Arts Centre in Manhattan.

‘Astonishing Acting’ The New York Times

T H E A T R E

I H E A R Y O UA N D R E J O I C EP r e s e n t e d b y L o k o & R e c k l e s sFri. 30th November | Time: 8pmTickets: €15/12

Following the sellout success of The Man In The Woman’s Shoes, Mikel Murfi returns with a new one man show.Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, embarks on a journey he had not quite planned and finds that every twist in the road can bring its own surprises.Written and performed by Mikel Murfi I Hear You and Rejoice is a 2nd collaboration between Sligo County Council Arts Service, The Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo, and Mikel Murfi. It was created for the Bealtaine Festival 2016.

‘Pure distilled 100 per cent theatrical magic’ The Evening Standard

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B A L LY M U N ’ S H I D D E N N AT U R EP r e s e n t e d b y M i c h a e l K e a t i n g , J e n n y R y a n ,S h e i l a N e w m a nDecember / January

After the great success of his Ballymun’s Wildlife exhibition last year, gaining huge local and national praise and coverage, we invited Michael Keating back to exhibit new work in our gallery in a specially curated new show for 2019, ‘Ballymun’s Hidden Nature’ and to collaborate with two other Ballymun artists Jenny Ryan and Sheila Newman.

Jenny Ryan brings her love of wildlife and photography to this her first exhibition having previously had her photographs shown in The Irish Times while Sheila’s extraordinary work turns old fallen Ballymun wood into new and beautiful sculptures.

G A L L E R Y

K E N K I R WA NF R A N K S I N AT R A N O T H I N G B U T T H E B E S T

P r e s e n t e d b y R a t P a c k P r o m o t i o n sSat. 1st December | Time: 8pmTickets: €22/20

Ken Kirwan & his Swing BandKen brings you back to the days of Vegas with his ‘Sinatra - Nothing but the Best’ show. Ken’s delivery is always right and befitting of originals such as My Way, Lady is a Tramp, That’s Life, Mac The Knife.Show also features songs from Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole & Michael Bublé. With special guests on the night , a few surprises & some Christmas standards, this show is a must see . . . .

Book Now ..... The Best is Yet to Come!M U S I C


A W I N T E R W I S HP r e s e n t e d b y C e o l C o n n e c t e dTues. 4th DecemberTime: 10am & 12pmTickets: €7/5, Family of four €25

Every winter in Whistleberry Forest, a little robin comes to visit and grants the creatures of the forest their very own wish - they can wish for whatever they want! As Ornaith the owl, Sorley the snail, and Faoiláin the frog sing the magic words, the forest is transformed before their eyes into an enchanting wintry wonderland.

From dripping icicles to gentle snowfall, the delight of skating on an icy river or flying high on a moonlit night, discover the mysteries of Whistleberry Forest in a mesmerising traditional music performance made for children.

With musicians Thomas Johnston and Stephen Markham, and visual artist Orla Kelly, A Winter Wish is a wonderfully interactive adventure that is sure to have everyone singing along.

Suitable age range: 3+ Duration: 45 minutes

C H I L D R E N

N I G H T S O N B R O A D WAYThurs. 6th DecemberTime: 8pmT i cke t s : €20

You can’t see the Bee Gees anymore, but you can see ‘Nights on Broadway’ and still experience a concert of the incredible music written by the brothers Gibb.

Known also as ‘The Irish Bee Gees’, all the performers are from Ireland with the exception of their new UK Musical Director, JBlack. Having originated and sold out theatres in Ireland, the show is now touring in the UK.

‘Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over 4 decades from the 60s to the 90s. The full live band blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers which define the show. M U S I C

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E L F I E S AV E S C H R I S T M A SP r e s e n t e d b y T a l i s m a n T h e a t r e C o m p a n ySat. 8th December | Time: 12pm & 2pmTickets: €11

It’s Christmas Eve at the North Pole.Santa and his merry helpers are getting ready to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls around the world. But when Elfie, Santa’s favourite Elf, meets Slyck and Hoblin the mischievous Goblins, things don’t quite go according to plan! Suddenly it’s up to Elfie to save Christmas but he needs your help too! Come and join in the fun and help Elfie save the day in this totally tinsel adventure that reminds us there’s room for everyone on Santa’s “nice” list.

Elfie Saves Christmas is ideal for little ones aged 3+ and runs 55 minutes withno intermission.

EARLY BOOKING IS SUGGESTED FOR THIS BRAND NEW LIVE SHOW!

FA M I LY

BAT THE FATHER, RABBIT THE SON

P r e s e n t e d b y D o n a l O ’ K e l l yFr.i December 7th | Time: 8pmTicket price €15/12

It’s Dublin in the 1980s. Rabbit is a self-made haulage magnate. But something’s wrong. He cuts a deal with his underling Keogh to help him find his lost moorings. The quest is hampered by his dead father Bat, Citizen Army volunteer and pawn shop assistant, bubbling up. The struggle between father and son, past and present, imagination and reality, spans Dublin. Their voyage out of Howth and up the River Liffey builds to a climax described by The Guardian as “one of the strongest dramatic conclusions I’ve ever seen”.

T H E AT R E


Presented by Chamber Choir Ireland & AxisThurs. December 13th | Time: 8pmTickets: Free | Duration: 60 mins aprox

The annual Sing concert has become a firm Ballymun Christmas tradition over the past 11 years and this year it’s better than ever. Dozens of local people will get the chance to participate in weekly singing workshops from mid-October with Chamber Choir Ireland before taking to the stage to Sing alongside the choir in this special gala concert.So whether you’re on the stage or in the audience join us for an evening of unforgettable music and Christmas carols. For more information or to take part contact [email protected]

Image by Jonathan Ho

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C H I L D R E N

B O S C O ’ S M A G I C A L C H R I S T M A S A N D C I N D E R E L L A

Presented by Paula Lambert Puppet TheatreSun. 16th DecemberTime: 1pm | Tickets: €10 (Family of 4: €32)

Bosco is Bosco. not a boy, not a girl, just a Bosco: a cheeky, lovely, funny, slightly-cracked, irrepressible, eternal five-year-old who lives in a box and who loves nothing more than to just be Bosco and meet all the boys and girls.After starring on Irish TV for three decades, you’ll see why Bosco remains a firm favourite for each new generation. Enjoy the story of Cinderella through this completely interactive live experience in celebration of Bosco’s 40th anniversary.Paula Lambert has been travelling the country for the last 40 years, in the early years with her father Eugene Lambert and their many beloved characters from RTE, bringing Puppet Theatre to the children of Ireland for the first time. Eugene was founder of Ireland’s first and only Puppet theatre, Paula now Tours with third generation puppeteer Johnny Lambert.

“Slapstick Silly and utterly Spectacular from Start to finish” Irish examiner.

FA M I LY

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A L I C E I N W O N D E R L A N D

What would you do if you found a talking white rabbit in your garden? You would be curious of course. So if it was with Alice when she followed the white rabbit into the rabbit hole, followed by her mother Dame Stuffy. On their journey they meet the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, the Chesire Cat, Dee and Dum and have a mad hatters tea party. Join us for the annual Christmas of music, song and laughter.

F A M I LY

P r e s e n t e d b y H o l d i n g C o u r t T h e a t r e G r o u pThurs. 3rd – Sun. 27th JanuaryTime: 2.30pm (Sat & Sun) & 7.30pm (Thurs & Fri)Tickets: €10 (All Thursday Tickets: €7) | Duration: 150mins Aprox

www.axisballymun.ie (01) 883 2100 /axisballymun25

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FROM €18per classSusan Tomelly086 384 0458

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€7per classWith Cara O’ReganARAD RTS087 669 2673

€8 per classWith Bendy BodiesPilates Theresa Mc Guinn086 178 0625

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€3 per classWith Active Living01 883 2100

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BEHIND THE GLASS DOORS

axis facilitiesART STUDIO

UNDERGROUND REHERSALS

DANCE STUDIO

UNDERGROUND RECORDINGSTUDIO

CRECHE

CONFERENCE CENTRE, MEETING & TRAINING ROOMS

Our newly refurbished studio is available for hire at competitive rates for professional artists, groups and beginners. This multi-functional space is equipeed with a printing press, lockable storage units and an Apple Multimedia suite. The space can cater for up to 20 people and is available for both short and long term hire.

axis’ two rehearsal rooms are equipped with: Full P.A. plus two microphones, stands and leads, guitar and bass amps, drum kit(cymbals and clutch not included). Rehearsal room rates: €10 per hour. Individual deals and quotes on request.

axis houses a beautiful 91.5 sq m dance studio complete with wooden floor and a full length mirrored wall. The space currently houses both professional and amateur groups. It is available for hire at very reasonable rates. For more information contact Anita Purdy on (01) 883 2114.

axis recording studio uses the industry standard LOGIC X recording system. Digital technology in our intimate studio allows us to create highly produced recordings for very competitive prices. Free consultations available. BOOK NOW: (01) 883 2100

The axis crèche offers a home from home environment in a safe and friendly atmosphere. The crèche consists of three age groupings - baby, toddler and pre-school. From 3 months to 5 years we currently have facilities up to 45 children. For more information call 018832165 or contact [email protected]

We offer comfortable and low cost meeting facilities for a range of groups, individuals and events. We have a boardroom, a meeting room and large conference space. We can also open these to one very large space for bigger groups and events. Catering is also available onsite. Contact 01-8832100


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SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

September The Underground Sessions Exhibition G -

Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd Oh What A Night TH 8pm

Sat 10th Holy Mary TH 8pm

Fri 16th Paul Alwright M 8pm

Thurs 29th The Man In The Woman’s Shoes TH 8pm

Fri 23rd Eric Lalor C 8pm

Tue 18th – Sat 22nd For Saoirse TH 8pm

Wed 12th Crash Test Caint GA 7:30pm

Wed 26th What Good Is looking Well TH 8pm

Fri 28th Living A Wild Life TH 8pm

Sat 8th Little Red Riding Hood FA 2pm

Sun 4th A Sunday in Hell F 7:30pm Fri 9th All For Me Grog M 8pm

Thur 13th Creative Space AD -

Thurs 22nd Michael Inside F 10:30am & 7pm

Fri 30th I Hear You And Rejoice TH 8pm

Mon 26th The Pictures: The Guernsey Literary and F 2.30pm Potato Peel Pie Society

Mon 24th The Pictures: The Dressmaker F 2:30pm

Mon 27th Positive Aging Week Concert M 7pm

Fri 14th Dextra M 7:30pm

JANUARY Thurs 3rd – Sun 27th Alice In Wonderland FA 2:30pm (Sat &Sun) & 7:30pm (Thurs & Fri) Mon 28th The Pictures: On Chesil Beach F 2:30pm


SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

September The Underground Sessions Exhibition G -

Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd Oh What A Night TH 8pm

December/ January Ballymun’s Hidden Nature GA -

Thurs 13th Sing M 8pm

Sat 10th Holy Mary TH 8pm

Tue 4th A Winter Wish CH 10am & 12pm

Mon 17th The Pictures: Once F 2:30pm

Fri 16th Paul Alwright M 8pm

Thurs 29th The Man In The Woman’s Shoes TH 8pm

Fri 7th Bat The Father, Rabbit The Son TH 8pm

Fri 23rd Eric Lalor C 8pm

Tue 18th – Sat 22nd For Saoirse TH 8pm

Wed 12th Crash Test Caint GA 7:30pm

Wed 26th What Good Is looking Well TH 8pm

Fri 28th Living A Wild Life TH 8pm

Sat 8th Little Red Riding Hood FA 2pm

Sun 4th A Sunday in Hell F 7:30pm Fri 9th All For Me Grog M 8pm

Sat 1st Ken Kirwan: Frank Sinatra M 8pm Nothing But the Best

Sun 16th Bosco FA 1pm

Thur 13th Creative Space AD -

Thurs 6th Nights On Broadway M 8pm

Thurs 22nd Michael Inside F 10:30am & 7pm

Fri 30th I Hear You And Rejoice TH 8pm

Sat 8th Elfie Saved Christmas FA 12 & 2pm

Mon 26th The Pictures: The Guernsey Literary and F 2.30pm Potato Peel Pie Society

Mon 24th The Pictures: The Dressmaker F 2:30pm

Mon 27th Positive Aging Week Concert M 7pm

Fri 14th Dextra M 7:30pm

OCTOBER October Haunt(ed) G -

Mon 8th & Tue 7th The M House TH 11:30am (8pm)

Thurs 4th - Sat 6th The Bystander TH 8pm

Thurs 18th – Fri 25th An Triail GA 10:30am & 12:30am

Mon 29th The Pictures: Coco F 2.30pm

Wed 31st Otherworld FE 6pm

Mon 8th World Space Week FA 10am & 12pm

Wed 10th Cracks TH 8pm Fri 12th Jeramee, Hartleby agus Oooglemore GA 10:30am &12pm

Sat 27th I Am Baba FA 10am, 12pm & 2pm

Tues 30th Jackula FA 1pm

SEASON AT A GLANCE

JANUARY Thurs 3rd – Sun 27th Alice In Wonderland FA 2:30pm (Sat &Sun) & 7:30pm (Thurs & Fri) Mon 28th The Pictures: On Chesil Beach F 2:30pm

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axis is a glass and blue tile-fronted building. It is directly across the road from the Ballymun Shopping Centre, located between the Civic Offices and the hotel facing out on to the Ballymun Plaza area.

Travel to us by bus on routes 4, 13, 17a, 220. For more bus route and timetable information please call Dublin Bus on: (01) 873 4222 or log on to www.dublinbus.ie

Travelling to us by car - Get detailed directions to axis and parking information for events on: (01) 883 2100 and our staff will be happy to direct you.

Tel: +353 1 883 2100Fax: +353 1 883 2101Web: www.axisballymun.ieMail: [email protected]

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