Recommended Events
The Knitting and Stitching Show
The Knitting and Stitching Show is back at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin and bigger than ever as we help celebrate Ireland's Year of Craft. An annual "must visit" for the existing enthusiast but also the very best place to head for the absolute beginner who hasn't a clue about knit one, purl one but would like to have a go. Apart from the First Steps Lounge where our Craft Guerrillas can lead you gently through the basics, look out too for our Virtual Catwalk where we help you upcycle and strut your stuff to an international audience.150 exhibitors will tempt you. Some 15 galleries will inspire you and you will have around 100 workshop sessions from which to select if you want a more in depth learning experience.And you can cheat! Even if you have no intention of picking up the needle, come along and buy one off designer knitwear or those cute Christmas presents you can't get in the shops. Visit www.twistedthread.com for more detailsThe Knitting and Stitching Show is open from 10.00am to 5.30pm (5.00pm on Sunday).
Carmody and Jones
This week at Laugh Out Loud at Anseo;Carmody and JonesFun and friendly Stand Up Comedy in Ireland's happiest comedy club. It is a friendly intimate club hosted by Aidan Killian with balanced mix of experienced and new acts.The great athmosphere attracts Ireland's best acts and sometimes even guest acts from abroad:“This club is exactly what comedy needs. A great place to try things out” David O’Doherty"By far the best small club in Dublin that I have had the pleasure to play." Simmon MunneryCome in, bring everyone you love and soak up a night full of belly aching laughter.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott’sLittle Womenadapted by Anne-Marie CaseyLittle Women is a much-loved and timeless classic that will warm audience hearts as it follows the adventures of four young sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March.Guided by their mother ‘Marmee’, while their father is away serving in the Civil War, the girls struggle, but manage, to get through the difficult times. As the sisters grow up, Little Women tells the tale of family, love, individuality, and finding a place in the world.Directed by Michael Barker-Caven, Set Design by Paul O’Mahony, Lighting Design by Malcolm Rippeth and Costume Design by Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh.Cast includes Deirdre Donnelly, Michael James Ford, Aisling Franciosi, Peter Gaynor, Jane McGrath, Lise-Ann McLaughlin, Kathy Rose O’Brien, David O’Meara, Lorna Quinn, Marty Rea, Brid Ni Neachtain, Fergal Titley. Prices vary depending on show date and time.
The Applicant/Voices in the Rubble: 2 absurd comedies
The Applicant (by Vincent A O'Reilly): Rachel needs Ian to have a winning smile. Ian doesn’t really care as long as he gets the job, or better still gets with Rachel. An absurd comedy that slaps in the face of recession!Voices in the Rubble (by Darren Donohue): Avril thinks she just killed the postman; then again it could be a case of mistaken identity. An absurdist comedy that pushes the boundaries of conventional marriage! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sheer-Tantrum/120804287944618 The concession price is for OAPs, students, members of Irish Actors Equity and members of theatre forum (ID will be required on ticket collection). The matinee performances on 24th Nov and 1st Dec will be of The Applicant only. Special discounted price of €7 for these performances.