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BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

JUNE – AUGUSTMON – SAT 9.00am-7.30pmSUN 5.00pm-8.00pm*

MAY & SEPTEMBERMON – SAT 9.00am-6.00pmSUN 5.00pm-8.00pm*

*Only when a performance is scheduled for thatnight.

On evenings where a performance isscheduled for 8.30pm, the Box Office willremain open until 8pm for general andphone bookings, and until 8.10pm for “inperson” tickets for that night’sperformance. For performances scheduledat 8pm, the Box Office will remain openuntil 7.30pm for general and phonebookings, and 7.50pm for “in person”tickets for that night’s performance.

BOX OFFICE (066) 712 3055 The box office is open for advance booking from9.00am to 6.00pm, Mon to Sat. Visa, Mastercardand Laser are accepted. There is no extra creditcard booking fee. Tickets are held at the Box Officefor collection. Concessions available to unwaged,third level full-time students and senior citizens.

Tickets for most performances (with the exception ofthe National Folk Theatre performances) can bebooked on-line from the beginning of June onwww.siamsatire.com

TICKET EXCHANGES/REFUNDS Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged orrefunds given. Refunds will only be made in theevent of a cancelled performance.

LATECOMERSLatecomers will not be admitted until a suitablebreak in the performance.

WHEELCHAIR USERS Wheelchair spaces are available within the building.Please inform the Box Office when you book yourtickets and they will be able to advise you onsuitable seating.

HARD OF HEARING An induction loop is in operation in the auditoriumfor patrons with hearing difficulties. People withhearing aids should set them to “T”.

CHANGE OF ADVERTISED PROGRAMMESiamsa Tíre reserves the right to add, withdraw orsubstitute artists and vary the advertised programmeif necessary.

1ST MAY Post Show Discussion – Choreographer,Catherine Young and Kerry Youth Dancetalk to Artistic Director, Jonathan Kelliherabout the process of their work.

9TH MAYPost Show Discussion – Free Range YouthTheatre discuss the process of devisingwork and making theatre without a scriptwith Karl Wallace, Director.

14TH MAYPost Show discussion with the Cast andDirector/Playwright, Neill Flynn. See page 19.

20TH JUNENew Voices – hear a new play in the makingand meet the playwright. Neill Flynnpresents his new piece ‘Stalker’ in arehearsed reading. Facilitated by Director,Karl Wallace. See Page 23.

THE STUDIO Ongoing from JuneA chance for you to learn more aboutdrama and acting in our very own studiowith facilitator, actor and playwright, DeniseLyons. Denise trained at the Actors Studioin New York and brings this very uniqueand exciting style of work to Tralee. See Page 32.

Our FIND OUT MORE! Initiative continues in this new season Event Guide, with a host ofopportunities to do exactly that – Find Out More! We want to see more of you more often.So we thought we’d give you something extra ...

SIAMSA TÍRE’S AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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MAY-SEPTEMBER at a glance

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1-8 Shared Journey: Unnatural Disaster1 Kerry Youth Dance Theatre5 Active Retired Screening7-8, 16 Let me Entertain You9 It’s All True14 Panic15-20 The Civic Space 201021-23 Féile Siamsa23 Do Bhíosa Lá i bPoirt Lairge30 The Marriage of Figaro29-30 Tralee Community College Showcase

1-26 Tralee Community College Showcase2 Active Retired Screening6 Plastic Fantastic7 Prophesying the Past20 Stalker - New Voices27 Morecambe

Summer Season 2010NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE PERFORMANCES

OILEÁN CLANN LIR4-6, 8, 10-13, 15,17-20, 22 24-27, 29, 31

JUNE Summer Season 2010NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE PERFORMANCES

OILEÁN CLANN LIR7-12, 14-19 1-5, 21-26, 28-30

7 Active Retired Screening11, 18, 25 Kerry’s Got Talent30-2 Sean McCarthy Festival Weekend

JULY Summer Season 2010NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE PERFORMANCES

OILEÁN CLANN LIR5-10, 12-17 19-24, 26-31

1, 8 Kerry’s Got Talent7-21 Tralee Art Group Summer Exhibition4 Active Retired Screening

AUGUST Summer Season 2010NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE PERFORMANCES

OILEÁN CLANN LIR2-7, 9-14, 30, 31 16-21, 23-28

1 Active Retired Screening26 Salute to Broadway II

SEPTEMBER Summer Season 2010NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE PERFORMANCES

OILEÁN CLANN LIR1, 2, 4, 6-9, 11 13-16, 18, 20-23, 25

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NATIONAL FOLK THEATRESiamsa Tíre tours regularly throughout Ireland and abroad as well as being activelyinvolved in the creation of new work, including a recent collaboration with the PrintzDance Project in San Francisco, and a current project with the Kildare basedPerformance Corporation. Siamsa Tíre’s most recent production, Moriarty waspremiered in Tralee in 2009.

SIAMSA TÍREA series of sketches created by Fr Pat Ahern and performed by Siamsóirí na Ríochta in 1969evoked such a positive public response that he was encouraged to put an entire showtogether. This was the birth of Siamsa Tíre. With the formation of Siamsa Tíre Teoranta in1974, Fr Ahern was appointed Artistic Director, a position he held until his retirement in1998. During this time Fr Ahern, along with the legendary Martin Whelan (General Managerof Siamsa Tíre from 1974 to 2002), oversaw the growth and development of Siamsa Tíre andits eventual move to its current purpose-built facility in 1991.

An essential element of Siamsa Tíre’s activities is the passing on of the tradition to the nextgeneration, ensuring its vibrancy and continuity for the future. Siamsa Tíre operates twoTraining Centres, one in Carraig in West Kerry, the other in Finuge in North Kerry. Childrenfrom the age of 7 to 12 are trained in the unique Siamsa tradition of music, dance, dramaand song.

“There is a sense in which we do not own our culture, we are only trustees. The treasure isonly on loan and we must take it, refurbish it in the light of our experience, and hand it on.”

- Fr. Pat Ahern FOUNDER AND FIRST ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF SIAMSA TÍRE

SUMMER SEASON 2010The company presents an annual repertory season (or Summer Season) from the beginningof May to the end of September. This year sees the National Folk Theatre present its 43rdseason, featuring Clann Lir, Oileán and Féile Siamsa under the direction of JonathanKelliher (Artistic Director)

OILEÁNCelebrating the Blasket Islands

This production by Siamsa Tire celebrates and explores Blasket Island livingwhile also challenging our own notions of identity as contemporary islanders.Premiered in 2003, Oilean marked the 50th anniversary of the departure of theBlasket Islanders to the mainland. The Great Blasket Island, located off thecoast of West Kerry still remains an almost mystical significance for many, bothfrom Ireland and abroad.

The way of the life of the islanders and their spirit of survival is framed in thisproduction, which captures the essence of this island community, theirtraditions and customs, their wealth of song and story, their love of life andtheir strong kingship with one another.

Complimentary Programme Notes in Irish, French, German, Dutch, Spanish andItalian are available to patrons.

MAY: 4-6, 8, 10-13, 15, 17-20, 22 JUNE: 7-12, 14-19JULY: 5-10, 12-7 AUGUST: 2-7, 9-14, 30-31SEPTEMBER: 1-2, 4, 6-9, 11

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CLANN LIRAn eternal tale of evil and salvation

Clann Lir, an eternal tale of evil and salvation, is a story as old as Ireland itself.According to the legend, the four children of King Lir, Fionnuala, Conn, Aodhand Fiachra were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother, Aoife.

This production portrays the journey of the four Children of Lir who aredoomed to spend nine hundred years in the guise of swans, but are allowed tokeep their beautiful singing voices. A glorious visual, musical and magicalperformance.

Complimentary Programme Notes in Irish, French, German, Dutch, Spanish andItalian are available to patrons.

MAY: 24-27, 29, 31 JUNE: 1-5, 21-26, 28-30JULY: 1-3, 19-24, 26-31 AUGUST: 16-21, 23-28SEPTEMBER: 13-16, 18, 20-23, 25

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FÉILE SIAMSA TÍRE 2010In association with The Grand Hotel, Denny Street, Tralee

Siamsa Tíre is pleased to announce the inaugural Féile Siamsa Tíre, a weekend of Music,Singing & Set Dancing Competitions, with Workshops, Master classes, Céilí, Sessionsand Concert(s) along with its very own Festival Club at the Grand Hotel, Tralee.

FRIDAY 21st MAYGrand Hotel (Festival Club) • 7pm Set Dancing competition(s) with prizes for 1st 2nd & 3rd places.An informal music session will be held in the hotel bar.

SATURDAY 22nd MAYSiamsa Tíre • 10amMusic Competitions for Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Accordion, Concertina, Stringed Instruments(Banjo, Mandolin) Percussion ( Bodhran, Drums, Bones, Djembi) Piano & Harp.

Siamsa Tíre • 8.30amOileán, a performance by the critically acclaimed National Folk Theatre (advance booking required)

Grand Hotel • Till LateInformal Sessions at the Festival Club.

SUNDAY 23rd MAYSiamsa Tíre • 10amWorkshops & Master classes in Pipes, Flute/Tin Whistle and Fiddle Competitions in Quartet,Quintet, Newly composed Trad, Polka/Slide, Trad Fusion, Solo Singing Irish or English,Miscellaneous Instruments and Busking

Grand Hotel • 3pm to 6pmCeili with Tim Joe & Anne O’ Riordan

Siamsa Tíre • 8pmPrize Winners Concert and announcement of the overall Féile Siamsa Tíre Champion.Music from the South East (a Music Network Concert) featuring David Power(pipes), Ciaran Sommers (flute) and Fionn MacGoillachuda (Fiddle)

Grand Hotel • Till LateInformal Sessions at the Festival Club

A complete list of workshop tutors, rules, entry feesand competition times can be obtained by emailingTom Hanafin, Musical Director attomsiamsa@eircom.net

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The Summer Camps are back and they are better than ever. If you are aged between 7 and 12 andwant to have lots of fun learning drama, music and dance, then why not join one of our weeklysummer camps from July 5th to August 13th.

Each week a host of professional teachers will offer the latest in a series of exciting performanceactivities. Summer Camps will feature dance skills (including Irish dance), drama, singing, musicand art/craft, and if that were not enough, there is plenty of opportunity to meet new friends too!The camps will take place from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, commencing July 5th. Fees forthe Camps are €90 per week, with a 20% discount for two or more children. For furtherinformation on the camps, please contact the box office in Siamsa on (066) 7123055.

NATIONAL FOLK ACADEMIES – CARRAIG & FINUGEIn the Tithe Siamsa (Carraig, West Kerry, Finuge, North Kerry), children from the ages of 7-12 aretrained in music, dance and song in the unique Siamsa style. Classes take place weekly fromOctober to May with fees due on registration. Auditions take place annually during the month ofSeptember. Please consult us on (066) 7123055 from the end of August onwards regarding auditiontimes or check out our website on www.siamsatire.com

NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE INTERNSHIPS Summer 2010

As part of the preparation for the annual National Folk Theatre season, each performer on theSiamsa stage has had years of rigorous training. Young performers learn their skills at theNational Folk Academies, until such time as they move on to a graduate training class and theneventually the Community Cast. Here they have an opportunity to become part of the professionalcompany that develops work year round. As part of an ongoing commitment to support emergingtraditional arts practitioners, the National Folk Theatre also offers a series of internships to assistyoung and developing artists. Each intern spends 15-20 weeks working with the National FolkTheatre, developing and honing their skills.

This year, 10 emergent practitioners have been selected for the Internship/Fast Trackprogramme. These include fast track performers: (Siobhán Clifford, Claire Slattery, Honor Hurley,Jamie Flannery and Liam Antaine O’Cathasaigh), Fast Track Musicians: (Áine Murray, James Dillonand Greta Curtin) and Technical Intern (Maeve Bolger) who will be training in technical theatre andlighting.

One Professional Performer placement has also been offered to an emerging performer who hasexhibited exceptional talent and promise. This year the Professional Placement is awarded toHelena Brosnan, who will join the Professional Company from June to September.

For more information on the internship/fastrack scheme please contact Artistic Director, Jonathan Kelliher on (066) 7123055

SIAMSA TIRE SUMMER CAMPS

July 2010- August 2010

Kerry Youth Dance Theatre will present their first season of works at Siamsa, featuring their signaturework Body Count, and their recent Arts Council commissioned work Lost, both created incollaboration with Kerry based composer Ryan Langley. The evening will include guest performancesby Catherine Young amongst others and will also premiere the company’s new work Ode. KYDTemerged as a direct spin off from Kerry County Council’s Dance Residency with Catherine Young, whoformally established the dance company in 2009. Using movement and dance as their primary formof expression, KYDT is a creative and artistic voice for young people (aged 16-26).Artistic Director: Catherine Young

KERRY YOUTH DANCE THEATRE & GUESTS

In association with Catherine Young and Siamsa Tíre

Sat 1st May • 8pm • 90 mins.Dance • €14/€11/€9 • €5 STARTS PASS

Set in Edwardian England where upper lips are always stiff andmen from the Colonies are not entirely to be trusted, Fisk Seniorhas little time or affection for his son, but when the pair visit aneccentric Indian, they start a strange journey that eventuallyallows the old man to find his heart. Starring: Peter O’ Toole,Sam Neill. Dir: Toa Fraser, New Zealand/UK, 2008.

The highly talented students from the Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre perform excerpts fromJoseph, High School Musical, Wicked, Bugsy Malone, Legally Blonde and much more.

DEAN SPANLEY - Active Retired ScreeningKerry Film Festival in association with Siamsa Tire

Wed 5th May • 2pm • 100 mins. • Film • €2

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU! OLIVER HURLEY SCHOOL OF MUSICAL THEATRE

Fri 7th May @ 8pm • Sat 8th May @ 2pm (Matinee only) • Sun 16th May @ 2pm & 8pm

Stage School • €15/ €13

IT’S ALL TRUEFree Range Youth Theatre

in partnership with Siamsa Tire

Sun 9th May • 7pm • 45 mins.Theatre • €8 • €5 STARTS PASS

Writen and devised by Siamsa Tire’s resident youth theatre, ‘It’s All True’ follows the story

of two teenagers who, despite having nothing in common, fall in love. This dynamic piece,

which explores relationships and love through thelife of Eve is the fourth production from the YouthTheatre since 2008. The company have garnered a

reputation for creating innovative and inventivetheatre both on and off stages in Kerry, and It’s All

True will be no exception. A powerful andcompelling drama featuring live music, poetry,

and multi media all written, devised and producedby an impressive ensemble of 14 young actors,

and guess what ... It’s All True!

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Leading the charge is virtuoso Uilleann piper DavidPower. In recent years, he has recorded two highly-acclaimed solo CDs as well as performing alongsidesuch trad giants as Tony Mac Mahon and MáirtínO'Connor. Joining David is flautist Ciarán Somers andDubliner Fionn Mac Goillachuda, who, in addition tonumerous TV and radio appearances have touredJapan in the distinguished company of The HelvickHeads, Dónal Clancy and Gorumna.

The Musicians will be joined on stage by youngemerging traditional Féile Siamsa competitionwinners, opening the evening with a small showcaseof their considerable talents.

“David Power brings a breathtaking freshness to the set, his fluid, fluent playing as light as a feather.” - Siobhan Long, Irish Times

Do Bhíosa Lá i bPoirt Lairge

MUSIC FROM THE SOUTH EAST In association with Music Network Ireland and Féile Siamsa

Sun 23rd May • 8pm • 110 mins. • Music • €16/€13 • €5 STARTS PASS

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (MOZART)OPERA THEATRE COMPANY

Sun 30th May • 7.30pm • 180 mins. • Opera • €26/€21

Filled with love, The Marriage of Figaro tackles that deepest of human emotionswith the lightest of comic touches. Directed by Annilese Miskimmon, Figaro

bubbles joyously with Mozart’s enthusiasm for life.

While charming melodies and gorgeous harmonies ripple across the surface,dark undercurrents of sexual tension and class resentment swirl beneath. The

predatory Count Almaviva, bored with married life, has cast hisaristocratic eye upon his wife’s servant, the enchanting Susanna,

who is about to marry the Count’s factotum Figaro. Sit backand observe the ensuing comical chaos as mistaken identities,cross-dressing, jilted lovers and vengeful suitors are added to

the mix. Opera Theatre Company’s captivating productionof Mozart’s comic masterpiece celebrates twenty-four yearsof touring opera throughout Ireland. Sung in English, with

the glorious score conducted by Fergus Sheil andperformed by OTC’s touring ensemble, The Marriage

of Figaro will delight the seasoned fan and firsttime opera-goer alike.

“A terrific night’s entertainment ...this company is driven by ideas,

takes risks, and always a fresh andinteresting approach.” Sunday Business Post.

PANIC ITT DRAMA SOCIETYFri 14th May • 8pm • 90mins. • Drama • €12/€9

Back by popular demand! ITT Drama Society returns with Panic, written and directed by TraleePlaywright Neil Flynn. Following a spate of murders - notoriously in the form of beheadings - in areligious fundamentalist state, a pair of suspects are brought in for questioning by the statepolice's most 'effective' investigators. Have they got the right people? Or have these unfortunatesbeen rounded up because of their one shared trait? And what effect ultimately will thesesupposedly 'vile creatures' have on their interrogators? Running Time: 90 Minutes

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Filmed with exceptional care andremarkable photographic ingenuity, noother nature documentary is aspersonal and as close-up as this one –you will, quite literally, feel like you’reflying with the birds! An Oscarnominated classic and one of the bestnature documentaries ever filmed. Dir:Jacques Perrin, France/UK, 2001.

Following their last successful visit to SiamsaTire in 2006 with Paper world, the madcapMimirichi Clowns return this summer withPLASTIC FANTASTIC where multi colouredcellophane pieces transform into magical objectsright in from of your eyes. Plastic Fantastic is agreat family show crammed with pantomime,improvisation, audience interaction, slapstick and riproaring physical comedy.

WINGED MIGRATION- Active Retired ScreeningKerry Film Festival in association with Siamsa Tire

Wed 2nd June • 2pm • 89 mins. • Film • €2 Join us at Siamsa Tíre for the launch of Prophesying the Past, a collectionof works by local poet Noel King. Rooted in history, both social and

political, Prophesying the Past gives voice to the personal and economicdilemmas of a people, from wartime Ireland through to the post Celtic

Tiger era. To be launched by Louis Mulcahy, the evening will culminate inreadings from the collection such as: Only People in Towns think the

Country is a Peaceful Place and Black and Tan.

All are welcome to the launch, recital and wine reception.

PROPHESYING THE PAST NOEL KING

Mon 7th June • 6pm • Literature • Free

Neil Flynn returns with another dark and deeply evocativepiece in ‘Stalker’.

New Voices is a platform designed to give emergingplaywrights an opportunity to share their work with an

audience after working with a team of professional actors anddirectors. Stalker will be the third piece of work written by

Neill Flynn presented by Siamsa Tire following his enormouslysuccessful production of PANIC which took place last year.

STALKERNEW VOICES

(Formerly Kerry Playwrighting Programme)in association with Siamsa Tire

Sun 20th June • 8pm • 90 mins.Drama/New Writing • €10/€7 • €5 STARTS PASS

PLASTIC FANTASTICMIMIRICHI CLOWNS

Sun 6th June • 2.30pm • 90 mins.Circus/Family Fun • €13 • €5 STARTS PASS

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MORECAMBE - the man who brought us sunshine isvisiting Siamsa Tíre for one night only direct from itsSmash West End run – the two time Olivier Awardnominated production of Morecambe. An extraordinaryportrayal commemorating the 25th anniversary of EricMorecambe's untimely final curtain, celebrating thewonderful life of Britain's best loved comic. This is amoving portrait of an affectionate lad with funny bones -a born entertainer, a big-hearted perfectionist... ‘the tallone with glasses’. Featuring the multi-talented BobGolding - who could have been born to play Eric - pennedby the brilliant Tim Whitnall and directed by solo-maestroGuy Masterson, Morecambe is a must-see for all fans ofclassic comedy.

"Golding's is a tour-de-force tribute to Eric Morecambe.*****" - The Daily Telegraph

So come laugh, come cry, and celebrate "the tall onewith glasses" who had that twinkle in his eye andshared it with us all.

MORECAMBETheatre Tours International andFeather Productions in association withthe Strollers Network Ireland

Sun 27th June • 8pm • 100 mins.Theatre/Comedy • €20/€16 • €5 STARTS PASS

An Oscar nominated documentary from Americanbad boy, Michael Moore, which examines the highly

profitable American health care industry andcompares it to that of other nations. Suddenly the

problems in the Irish health care system don’t seemtoo bad! Dir: Michael Moore, USA, 2007.

SICKO- Active Retired Screening

Kerry Film Festival in association with Siamsa Tire

Wed 7th July • 2pm • 123 mins. • Film • €2

Radio Kerry is proud to present Kerry's Got Talent 2010. Followingthe success of this fantastic show in 2009, Kerry's Got Talent returns

to Siamsa Tíre with five shows for 2010. All five shows last year were a sell outas the cream of Kerry talent battled it out to impress the audience and panel ofjudges. This year’s winner will once again receive €5000 and the glory of being

Kerry's most talented act. “For 2010 we promise an even bigger and betterproduction with the County’s brightest stars on stage in the wonderful Siamsa Tíre”

says the shows’ producer and host Brian Hurley of Radio Kerry.

KERRY’S GOT TALENT RADIO KERRY

in association with Siamsa Tíre

Sun 11th, 18th, 25th July • Sun 1st, 8th August8pm • 90 mins. • Local • €15/€10 (age 16 and under)

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A miracle of a film, March of the Penguins is one ofcinema’s joys. This extraordinary glimpse into the life

of the emperor penguins is far more than a story ofsurvival: it is a unique love story of immense

proportions – and an Oscar winning documentary! Dir: Luc Jacquet, France, 2004.

MARCH OF THE PENGUINS- Active Retired Screening

Kerry Film Festival in association with Siamsa Tire

Wed 4th August • 2pm • 80 mins. • Film • €2

The Sean McCarthy Festival now in its17th year runs between 30th July and2nd August in honour of singer,songwriter and poet, Sean McCarthy. TheFestival takes place at Teach Siamsa inFinuge Village, Co Kerry and plays host toa wealth of talented singers, songwritersand poets. Activities include the infamousBog Walk and Ballad Competition whichtake place during the weekend along withThe Dublin City Ramblers officiallyopening the festival celebrations.

With events suitable for the whole family,a packed programme takes place overFinuge during the August bank holidayweekend to celebrate one of Kerry’s mosttalented and generous singersongwriters. For more information on thefestival, ticket and box office enquiriesplease visit www.finugeweekend.com

SEAN MCCARTHYFESTIVAL WEEKEND

In association with Siamsa Tire

Fri 30th July to Mon 2nd AugustFolk Festival An Inconvenient Truth is an

uncompromising documentary film,about former United States VicePresident Al Gore's campaign to

educate citizens about globalwarming via a comprehensive slideshow that, by his own estimate, he

has given more than a thousandtimes. Premiering at the 2006

Sundance Film Festival the filmwent on to become a critical and

box-office success, winningAcademy Awards for Best

Documentary Feature and for BestOriginal Song.

Dir: Davis Guggenheim, USA, 2006.

AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH- Active Retired ScreeningKerry Film Festival in association with Siamsa Tire

Wed 1st September • 2pm • 97 mins. • Film • €2

An all-new, scintillating, fast-moving, colourful review of 150 years of Broadway Musicalsperformed by the cream of Kerry's music-theatre talent including some of the greats of music-theatre in Kerry over the past 30 years. Directed by Aidan O'Carroll, choreographed by ColetteMaguire Jensen, Aisling O' Carroll, Tara Dore and Joanna Conlon.

SALUTE TO BROADWAY II - FOR ONE NIGHT ONLYKERRY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Sun 26th September • 8pm • 90 mins. • Local • €17/€15

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Collins and John are among theleading contemporary sculptors inAustralia. They were awarded theToyota Artist’s Travel Award for2010 and have used it toundertake a residency in theNational Scultpture Factory inCork. Shared Journey: UnnaturalDisaster is the result. Itcomprises an istallation ofalmost 200 welded ships in areference to world populationsand the challenge of climatechange.

In association with Cork FilmCentre, The National SculptureFactory and Yarra SculptureSpace, Australia.

SHARED JOURNEY: UNNATURAL DISASTERNEW WORK BY JULIE COLLINSAND DEREK JOHN

24th April to 8th May

On yer bike! Frame X is a celebration of theart of bicycling and the bicycle in art.Launched in 2009, the exhibition featured awide range of artists whose work wasconnected in some way to the bicycle - as atheme or as an element of a work of art.Funny, bewildering and immenselyentertaining, the exhibition was given anextended run due to popular demand. Thisyear the ClubHeadBangBang collective areback with another eclectic range of art as theGALLERY @ Siamsa Tíre shifts gear andbecomes the focal point of the 2010 KerryBike Festival.

FRAME XIn association with Kerry Bike Festivaland Club Headbangbang

Visions of Africa 2010, a photography eventorganised by KADE and Club Headbangbang,features positive images of rural and urbanAfrica by amateur and professionalphotographers. This event will be part of thenationwide Africa Day campaign, funded byIrish Aid . The aim of the event is to challengeperceptions of Africa and promote a morecomprehensive understanding of the diverseculture that springs from this vast continent,which encompasses 53 countries.

AFRICA PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONIn association with KADE (Kerry Action forDevelopment Education)

THE CIVIC SPACE 2010Inaugurated in 2010 The ‘Civic Space’ is dedicated to the projects that reflect therole of the arts in civil society with particular reference to the interaction betweenspecialist art spaces, professional artists and the wider community.

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To go to art college or not, that is the question that is condensed into ayear of intense study in art, craft and design on the post leaving

certificate art course in Tralee Community College. Wedged betweensecond and third level education, between formal schooling and

personal endeavour, the exhibition features a wide range of individualswho have explored what it means to make art. Insightful, challenging

and inspiring and definitely not to be missed.

TRALEE COMMUNITY COLLEGEANNUAL SHOWCASE OF STUDENT WORK

29th May to 26th June

Tralee Art Group is a collective of localartists from the North Kerry area. Themembers are involved in a range of activitiesthat include art workshops, art history lecuresand life drawing classes. Committed to thedevelopment of members’ work, the group is oneof the most active and progressive in the country.Each year Tralee Art Group organises a number ofexhibitions of members’ work. The SummerExhibition is held in the GALERY @ Siamsa Tíreand it is a good opportunity to see the latestwork from this dynamic group of artists.

TRALEE ART GROUP SUMMER EXHIBITION

7th August to 21st August

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THE STUDIOFirst Sunday of every month

from June to December

Classes for those interested instudying acting

Suitable for those 18+

The studio is an exciting new initiativethat takes place on the first Sunday of

every month for those who wish toexplore the method and science of

acting. Actor, Director and Playwrightwill run a series of workshops

throughout summer focusing on 'themethod' and acting technique. Thecourse is suitable for young people

aged 18 plus who are looking todevelop their acting skills or those

pre/post drama school who wish to gaina grounding in 'method'. Each class willtake place from 12 to 3pm on the first

Sunday of every month starting from6th June, (4th July, 1st of August, 5th

September)

Classes are €10 per session or €50 fromJune to December 2010. For more

information, please contact Karl Wallaceby email at director@siamsatire.com

FREE RANGE YOUTH THEATREEvery Saturday • 5pm to 7pm

Siamsa Tire is home to FreeRange Youth Theatre, a youththeatre whose aim is to create asafe space for young people(aged from 15-20 years) toexplore the world using themedium of drama. Free RangeYouth Theatre meets everySaturday at Siamsa Tire from 5-7pm from September to May.

Annual membership is €50. Newmembers will be accepted fromthe 25th September, for furtherinformation visit www.fryt.ie orcall 066-7123055.

PROFESSIONALCONTEMPORARY CLASSIn association with Dance Ireland

Every Tuesday • 10am-12pmDI Members €5 per classNon-Members €8 per class

Catherine Young was dancer in residencewith KCC from 2005 to 2009, working incollaboration with Siamsa Tire. She holds aMasters degree in Contemporary DancePerformance from UL and is a certified yogateacher. Following eight years in SanFrancisco training and performing in theatre& dance, Catherine returned to Ireland in2004, where she has choreographed anannual show of new works at Siamsa Tire. In2008 she established Kerry Youth DanceTheatre which has subsequently led to herforming Kerry’s first professionalcontemporary dance company in 2010.Catherine has trained in West Africa, the USand Europe in a variety of styles includingcontemporary modern dance, ballet, jazz,Yoga, African dance and hip hop and herclasses are a true fusion of thesetechniques and styles.

For Professional Dancers Only

ADULT DANCEWORKSHOPS

Every Monday • 5pm to 7pm

Term Fee: €100 (10 week term)Following the success of Our Irish Dance

Classes for Adults last year, Siamsa Tire ishappy to announce their return. Classes inTraditional Irish Dance are open to adults

wishing to learn the unique Siamsa style ofsolo step dancing. Classes will commence

mid October and run until December.

To book a place, please contact Jonathon Kelliher from 1st September

on (066) 7123055 orjonathankelliher@eircom.net

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BY EMAILAs part of our new website(which will be going live beforethe end of June), Siamsa Tírewill be sending out a new e-zine with updates on ourprogramme as well as specialoffers for a range of events. Ifyou would like to be includedin this mailing, please e-mailmarketing@siamsatire.comwith your full name and e-mailaddress.

BY INVTATIONVisual Arts enthusiasts whowish to be included on ourexhibition invitation list shoulde-mail the Box Office onboxoffice@siamsatire.comwith their postal address.

If you would like more details on any of our events please contact:marketing@siamsatire.com and we would be more than happy to help!

Siamsa Tíre, National Folk Theatre & Arts Centregratefully acknowledges the support of all the membersof Cairde Siamsa - Cara, Páirtí and the following Pátrún:

Mr Declan M O'Sullivan Freeman Brothers ElectricalMr Nigel Crowe, Kane Crowe KavanaghJim Finucane Auctioneers LtdMr & Mrs Ted & Aine KelliherDenis Moriarty, Plant Hire & Civil EngineeringMr Michael LatchfordMr & Mrs Des & Catherine GraceShannon Development

We invite you to become a friend of Siamsa Tíre,one of Ireland’s foremost cultural institutions.

Through your membership of our Cairde scheme, you willreceive numerous benefits, while at the same timesupporting the continued development of Siamsa Tíre.Call our Box Office on (066) 7123055 and we will behappy to send you a leaflet with full details of the Cairdescheme and the benefits of membership.

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