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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
30th November 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.
23rd November 2009 to 27th November 2009
The popular puppeteers are back with their nationwide tour for schools, particularly for Leaving Certificate Curriculum. This year the award winning company brings you ‘An Triail’, but this is ‘An Triail’ as you’ve never seen it before. Prepare for puppets, high entertainment and such engaging visuals that you’ll actually WANT to answer questions on it.
17th November 2009
A very special evening of song and music featuring:
MC Aonghus McAnally, Violinist Sarah Lane, The Keanettes and Brian Keegan plus very special guests....
All proceeds go to the Irish Hospice Foundation.
10th November 2009 to 14th November 2009
Get two for the price of one with this exciting Double Bill. ‘Lost Weekend’ written by Gillian Grattan & ‘Conditioned’ by Maria-Ann Hylton were first presented in axis in Nov ‘07 as a rehearsed reading during the ‘Playground’ series, an axis initiative that supports emerging writers giving them the opportunity to showcase new work.
7th November 2009
Once upon a time...Every one knows the Cinderella story but we can watch it again and again. This time we are presenting you this touching story in Russian.
Highly Recommended
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