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The Pictures Film Club: The African Queen 

23rd January 2012
With over 160 members, ‘The Pictures’ is more than just a film club, it has become a great social network for the over 55’s in Ballymun and the surrounding areas.
‘The Pictures’ takes place in our 211 seater theatre, so you can enjoy the big screen in comfort. Showing a wide variety of films, from classics to modern, there is something for everyone. There is one screening a month (usually the last Monday of the month) ‘The Pictures’ is an initiative of Dublin City Council Arts Office and axis, in association with access>Cinema.
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PANTOMIME: Beauty and the Beast 

5th January 2012 to 29th January 2012
10TH ANNIVERSARY PANTOMIME PRODUCTION IN AXIS

This timeless classic about a very special friendship has been a favorite of children and their parents for generations. Beauty is not only the loveliest girl in town
but she is also pure in heart, spreading kindness wherever she goes. Her true love has finally broken the evil spell that turned a Prince into a Beast years ago. This Pantomime is one of the most beautiful stories ever told and will transport your family to a place of magic, enchantment and entertainment.
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The Pictures Film Club: Pocketful of Miracles 

19th December 2011
With over 160 members, ‘The Pictures’ is more than just a film club, it has become a great social network for the over 55’s in Ballymun and the surrounding areas.
‘The Pictures’ takes place in our 211 seater theatre, so you can enjoy the big screen in comfort. Showing a wide variety of films, from classics to modern, there is something for everyone. There is one screening a month (usually the last Monday of the month) ‘The Pictures’ is an initiative of Dublin City Council Arts Office and axis, in association with access>Cinema.
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Curtain Call Stage School presents: Cinderella 

17th December 2011
The students of the Curtain Call Stage come to axis for their end of year performance of 'Cinderealla'. Book Now



A Christmas Wish 

13th December 2011
Sometimes wishes really can come true! ‘A Christmas wish’ is a heart warming tale of three children and their talkative cat! They all go on a magical journey on Christmas eve, filled with adventure, laughter and wonderment. Where together, they discover the real meaning of Christmas! This hysterical performance combines music, song, dance and mime. And explores the twilight world of our imagination. Book Now



The Trailer of Bridget Dinnigan 

5th December 2011 to 9th December 2011

Winners of Arts & Culture, Traveller Pride Award 2011

AS PART OF TRAVELLER PRIDE WEEK
Following its sell-out success at Project Arts Centre in 2010, the Irish Traveller Movement in association with Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group are pleased to present a new adaptation of ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ by Federico García Lorca.
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The Prophet of Monto 

29th November 2011 to 3rd December 2011
PREMIERED IN NEW YORK CITY
 
The Prophet of Monto’ by Dublin Playwright John Paul Murphy is a dark comic love story set against the harsh grey backdrop of Dublin’s heartland, a tale of desire, betrayal,
clairvoyance and cake.
 
“The trouble with people …We’re always fixing things aren’t we? Twisting the hand in. The fingers...Solving the world’s problems...Sorting it out. It never strikes us that things don’t need to be fixed. They actually don’t.”
 
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The Pictures Film Club: My Afternoons with Marguerite 

28th November 2011

With over 160 members, ‘The Pictures’ is more than just a film club, it has become a great social network for the over 55’s in Ballymun and the surrounding areas.
‘The Pictures’ takes place in our 211 seater theatre, so you can enjoy the big screen in comfort. Showing a wide variety of films, from classics to modern, there is something for everyone. There is one screening a month (usually the last Monday of the month) ‘The Pictures’ is an initiative of Dublin City Council Arts Office and axis, in association with access>Cinema.

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Fight Night 

17th November 2011 to 18th November 2011
‘Fight Night’ is a gripping journey charting the comeback of Dan Coyle Jr., a failed amateur boxer from a long line of accomplished fighters. Living in the twin shadows of
his overbearing father and his brother’s Olympic success, Dan lets his training slip in favour of girls and booze. Then, an incident with his father minutes before a crucial bout splinters the family and exiles Dan from the ring. It’s not until the birth of his own son years later that his competitive fire is reignited, and he takes the first tentative steps on his road to redemption.
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DINNER THEATRE: Fight Night 

17th November 2011
axis monthly Dinner Theatre special, enjoy this show & a 3-course meal for only €25!

'Fight Night’ is a gripping journey charting the comeback of Dan Coyle Jr., a failed amateur boxer from a long line of accomplished fighters. Living in the twin shadows of
his overbearing father and his brother’s Olympic success, Dan lets his training slip in favour of girls and booze. Then, an incident with his father minutes before a crucial bout splinters the family and exiles Dan from the ring. It’s not until the birth of his own son years later that his competitive fire is reignited, and he takes the first tentative steps on his road to redemption.

This fast-paced and engaging solo performance combines intense physicality with a classic Dublin wit in a storytelling experience that will leave audiences both exhausted and exhilarated.
 
“McAnally and Kostick deliver a knockout blow … extraordinary … exhilarating and cathartic.” – Irish Times

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Bogboy 

11th November 2011 to 12th November 2011
Two lost souls. One beautiful friendship and a secret that won’t stay buried.
When Brigit leaves the chaos of her life in Dublin she meets reclusive local farmer Hughie Dolan and finds her first hopes for a future.
“I want to be like other people, other people who come into the café, put down their shopping and have a scone, just sit there having a scone, ya know, away from all the shite…”
But the idyllic life she imagines in Meath soon unravels.
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The Chalk & Cheese Tour 

4th November 2011
Eric Lalor & Gearoid Farrelly are both funny chaps, they couldn’t be more different. On this tour they will fight over the music in the dressing room, slag each other’s driving and say “you’re not wearing that on stage are you?” a lot. Basically they’re chalk and cheese. The only thing they agree on is the audience will have a great night of comedy.

Now they’re touring together under the banner, ‘The Chalk and Cheese Tour’ with Eric Lalor and Gearóid Farrelly. Two headliners for the price of one. Find out why these lads are being heralded as the next big things in Irish comedy. And it’s not because they like cake.
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