axis, ballymun - Theatre Archive

AXIS ON TOUR: The Parting Glass by Dermot Bolger

4th April 2011 to 11th June 2011

Where were you when our World Cup dreams were dashed?
Eoin was at the heart of the drama in Stade de France, Nov 18th 2009. Reunited with Mick and Shane, the three amigos on that fateful night…

An Triail

28th March 2011 to 1st April 2011

The popular puppeteers are back with their nationwide tour for schools, particularly for the 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. Bringing a seemingly outdated plot into the context of our modern society, Fíbín seek to address issues highlighted by both teachers and students alike. Come and see for yourselves! Duration 50mins Book Now

Heroin

24th March 2011 to 26th March 2011

HEROIN is the story you were never told about the new republic, of the person you never saw, of what you built and them demolished. It’s the big one, the bad one, the one you never thought you’d try. It’s everything that ever happened to us, the words that were never spoken and how the ones we voted for, kicked us in the teeth. Grace Dyas’s new play is an explosion of the social history of Heroin in Ireland over the last forty years.

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Chronicles of Long Kesh

18th March 2011

For three decades, Long Kesh, aka the Maze Prison, was home to both Republicans and Loyalists, in an era of riots, hunger strikes and 'The Troubles'. Martin Lynch's dramatic portrayal of life on the inside tells a painful and shocking, but very funny and poignant story of the day-to-day reality of history in the making. Time is marked with Motown classics, prison breaks are conducted under the cover of Smokey Robinson and the stories are angry and devastating. Book Now

Ceiliúradh

16th March 2011

Ceol, rince, banjo 's bodhrán! Uair amháin do bhí cúigear i mBaile Munna a raibh ag obair go dian chun and teanga, an ceol, an spiorad gaelach agus an chultúr a chur chun cinn. Faoi láthair na h-uaire tá dhá scoileanna Ghaeilge ann, agus Chlub Teach Setanta chomh maith do na ceoltóírí ó Bhaile Munna. Book Now

Bedtime Stories/Scéalta Coladta

15th March 2011 to 16th March 2011

In this intriguing concert we get an opportunity to hear a new Irish language version of 'Scéalta Coladta' (Bedtime Stories) for clarinetist and narrator by iconic American composer Tom Johnson. Book Now

When Jolie Met Christie

1st March 2011 to 12th March 2011

When Christie Hennessy passed away in 2007, Ireland lost one of the greatest songwriters of his generation. A unique performer whose songs have been recorded by artists such as Christie Moore and Frances Black, he had for some time, been planning a special new performance telling the story of his life and work to premiére at axis. Sadly this was not to be, but axis' director Ray Yeates, writer Seán McCarthy and well-known RTÉ presenter and broadcaster Aonghus McAnally have continued to work together to produce this new cabaret-theatre piece about Christie's life. Book Now

Love In The Time Of Social Networking

10th February 2011 to 12th February 2011

'Love in the Time of Social Networking' is a contemporary comedy set in Dublin. It tells the story of Ashley, a 28 year old man looking for love. But Ashley is shy and the world is unforgiving. In this increasingly impersonal society, Ashley is confronted with failure and rejection at every turn. Undeterred, he will try anything to find the woman of his dreams. Book Now

Dublin Valentines with Dermot Bolger

9th February 2011

'Dublin Valentines' is a conversation with the playwright Dermot Bolger.

John Lonergan and Theo Dorgan will talk about their relationship with Dublin and will discuss, from unique perspectives, their experiences of life within the changing maelstrom of Ireland over the past three decades.

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Lipstick Service

2nd February 2011 to 5th February 2011

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND... after wowing and shocking audiences with their successful run in axis back in September as part of the Absolut Dublin Fringe

Festival '10 - they're back!

Ever wonder about what goes on behind Dublin's prison walls? Ever wonder how the females cope? Getting to the heart of an unseen community, La-Di-Da are a new theatre company that will give it to you RAW and leave you asking for seconds.

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The Pictures: His & Hers/Bananas on the Breadboard

31st January 2011

2 Film Screenings

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. For further information please contact axis on (01) 883 2100 or Ann Marie Lyons, North West Area Arts Officer, Dublin City Council. Tel: (01) 222 7305 e-mail: annmarie.lyons@dublincity.ie

These films and dates are subject to confirmation with the distributor and therefore, are subject to change. Why not come along to axis’ café for lunch before the film?

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Actions

27th January 2011

‘Actions’ is the biggest hit dance by John Scott and Irish Modern Dance Theatre. Recently performed in New York, Tanzmesse NRW, Germany and Dublin Dance Festival to rave reviews and wild audience acclaim.

‘Actions’ is a physical conversation between two individuals in empty space by two outstanding male dancers. ‘Actions’ is a battle through the space using physicality, lifts, falls, text and sound, the dancers alternately throwing their bodies together then fragmenting into threads of raw movement. ‘Actions’ is both funny and exciting. ‘Actions’ tours in 2011 to Edinburgh Festival and throughout the USA.

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