axis, ballymun - Theatre Archive

Soul Steps

9th February 2010

'Soul Steps’ speaks the language of rhythm, bringing to life the centuries-old African tradition of telling stories through step dance. Using their entire bodies as percussive instruments, they trace the history of stepping from the South African gold mines of the 1880s to the slave plantations in the United States to today’s African American fraternities and sororities, where stepping is finding a resurgence. Combining dance, theater, and music into one, ‘Soul Steps’ offers a unique entertainment experience featuring a five-member cast.

Oska Bright Film Festival

4th February 2010

‘Oska Bright’ is the first film festival anywhere in the world to be run by, and for, people with a learning disability. The Festival will present an enormous, exciting and inspiring range of short films including animations, documentaries, a soap-opera and western, all created by film-makers with learning disabilities – offering a unique look at a cultural minority using film to express their diversity and power.

House of Fun: Maeve Higgins

29th January 2010

Starting off the new year comedy madness we have Maeve Higgins bringing her unique dry wit to axis' stage. Since beginning stand up four years ago, Maeve has performed at comedy festivals around the world, including Edinburgh, Melbourne, Adelaide and Kilkenny. Maeve rapidly rose to an uncomfortable level of notoriety on Irish television in the past three years, on the most watched comedy show in the country, RTÉ's 'Naked Camera'.

The Pictures: The Rocky Road to Dublin

25th January 2010

‘The Pictures’ takes place in our 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 which is usually the last Monday of the month. 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.

Mother Goose

7th January 2010 to 24th January 2010

The recession has hit the village of Ganderland. Mother Goose is struggling to pay the rent. To her surprise, a goose mysteriously arrives on her doorsteps - and it lays golden eggs! Mother Goose needs saving - from herself. Greed and vanity consume her, can she get help before it's too late? Join us for the annual pantomime full of song, comedy, music and dancing. A great day or night out for all the family.

All remaining tickets are sold via the box office on (01) 883 2100

The Pictures: White Christmas

21st December 2009

‘The Pictures’ takes place in our 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 which is usually the last Monday of the month. 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 Forever Young Chorus

20th December 2009

This choir based Finglas is proving that age is just a number with their lively covers of well-known pop songs. The Forever Young Chorus have won the hearts of many with their pure and earnest renditions of Coldplay numbers, Bob Dylan classics and Blondie hits.

The group, which was established two years ago, consists of 30 people from the area who are all in the over 65-age bracket. Led by musical director Chiara Browne, the popular and frequently booked choir is funded by City of Dublin VEC and is the first of its kind in the country.

SOLD OUT: Damien Dempsey

12th December 2009

Do not miss this rare chance to catch Damo on his own with his guitar in axis before he heads into the studio in the new year to record his next album, the follow up to 2007’s To Hell or Barbados and the acclaimed The Rocky Road.

CONFERENCE: Outside In

8th December 2009 to 9th December 2009

Outside In offers an opportunity for the arts and disability sectors to come together to explore, debate, discuss and connect ideas of practice as well as providing showcase opportunities for artists with disabilities. The overall theme of the conference will centre on access within contemporary arts practice, with cultural equality and innovation at its heart.

For more information on Arts & Disability Ireland please visit their website www.adiarts.ie. Click here for the full conference programme. Click here for the conference booking form.

Be Aware... Be Very Aware

5th December 2009

Music gig featuring various acts in aid of Aware. Featuring Jaded Sun, Machinegun Baby and a guest MC. Under 18's gig will be at 3pm and over 18's gig will be at 8pm.

House of Fun: Eric Lalor, Dean Scurry & Willie White

4th December 2009

Eric Lalor, Dean Scurry & Willie White are coming home; bigger & bolder than ever. They have all come a long way since they started; being mentored in axis' conference centre by Des Bishop as part of RTÉ's 'Joy in the Hood'. After playing gigs separately all over Ireland and abroad, they're back in their hometown and reunited for one night only.

AS PART OF TRAVELLER FOCUS WEEK: Mobile

2nd December 2009

As part of Traveller Focus Week 2009, axis is delighted to host the play ‘Mobile’. ‘Mobile’ is written and performed by Michael Collins, a member of the Irish Traveller community who has been an advocate of Traveller human rights for over 20 years. Michael would be most known for the role of Johnny Connors in RTE’s ‘Glenroe’, which he starred in for over 10 years.