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Sept `18 - Jan `19

EVENT GUIDE

YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THE LATEST SHOWS CLASSES & PROJECTS IN BALLYMUN FAMILY I am Baba

THEATRE The M House The Man in the Woman's Shoes The Bystander Holy Mary

MUSIC Paul Alwright Dextra

COMEDY Eric Lalor

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DIRECTOR'S

WELCOME

Mark O'Brien Director

Come and Create Welcome to an exciting to come and create. new season at axis. This event guide is filled Axis is a place for all to come and develop with events, shows, projects and programmes their creativity, to have a cup of tea, to take that we have put together for you to enjoy. part in a class, to come see a show. I am One of the highlights of our season will see proud to work at the heart of this great us producing the world premiere of Ballymun community of Ballymun and I would like born poet Colm Keegan's first play `For to thank you all for your continued support Saoirse' as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival which has seen our audiences grow year on at axis. This is a very special play to me year. So whether it's your first time visiting and I hope you enjoy it when it opens in or you're a long-time friend we can't wait to September. This continues our commitment to greet you this year. the development of new work, new creativity Dream out Loud and new writing. In this vein I am delighted to also announce Aaron Carey as our youth artist in residence on a bursary in the name of much missed Ballymun artist John Duffy. This season we also welcome back the Dublin Mark O'Brien Theatre Festival, Ballymun's Otherworld Axis Director Festival, and we will be working in schools all across Ballymun, working with Trinity p.s To keep up with new events keep an eye Comprehensive on their arts guarantee, and on our brand new website axisballymun. offering space for artists and the community ie or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

DIRECTOR'S DEALS

5 OFF TICKETS

Book up to four tickets at 5 off full price tickets to `The Man In the Woman's Shoes' on 29th November. Limited to first 30 tickets. One voucher per booking.

FIRST TEN FOR 10

Book up to four tickets at just 10 for `The Bystander'. Limited to first 10 tickets per show.

One voucher per booking

BUY3,GET1FREE FREE FOR ADULT AND BABY

Bring three tickets `I Hear You and Rejoice and get one extra ticket free. Limited to first 20 tickets.

One voucher per booking

Book free tickets for `I Am Baba' a theatre adventure designed just for babies aged 0-12 months. Only 6 adults and 6 babies per performance. Tickets available first-come, first served.

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axis cast & crew

Director Mark O'Brien

Programme Manager Niamh Ni Chonchubhair

Irish Language & Projects Coordinator Aifric Ni Ruairc

Communications & Sales Coordinator Emer Kenny

BOOKING

Our box office is open weekdays 9am - 5pm and for 90 minutes before an event.

Finance Manager Patricia Martin

Programme Manager (Maternity Leave) Philip Keogh

Cr?che Manager Martina Devey

Technical Manager Se?n McCormack

House Technician Suzie Cummins

Account Administrator Mary Carpenter

Arts Development Manager Emma Connors

Operations Manager Anita Purdy

Box Office & Reception Anna Kavanagh Linda Kelly Deirdre Purdy Sharon McGuire

Cafe Manager Marcella Pintos

Maintenance & Duty Manager David Kelly

All information is correct at time of printing, for up-to-date information visit: axisballymun.ie or contact axis on (01) 883 2100.

axis has a child protection policy and procedures in place

To book

Ph: (01) 8832100 or visit: axisballymun.ie

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Arts & Disability

Ireland With the help of the Arts & Disability Ireland we are broadening our services to cater for visitors with access requirements, visually impaired and disabled visitors.

We can cater for up to 8 wheelchair users in our auditorium. These spaces are located at the front of the autitorium and are in clear view of the stage.

There is also an accesible toilet located in our caf? bar and lifts available within our building.

ACCESSIBILITY

Large text versions of any of our print can be made available on request from our box office.

We aim to continue to improve axis accesibility and would welcome your suggestions and feedback. Please feel free to contact axis reception on (01) 883 2100 or info@axisballymun.ie

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THE UNDERGROUND SESSIONS EXHIBITION

Presented by Ballymun Communications September

This installation showcases some of the live music from the Underground Sessions presented through both audio and visual imagery. The Underground Sessions is a platform for unsigned Irish artists in both music and the arts, showcasing singer songwriters, bands, poets, writers etc. The guests are invited in to do two performances followed by a short interview. Filming takes place in the Underground studios in axis and the show goes out on Fridays on both YouTube and Facebook. The crew who work The Underground Sessions are creatively driven with a passion for music and the arts and do so voluntarily, giving their time as part of an enthusiastic team.

GALLERY

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

Little

Red Riding HoodAnd the Silly

Billy Wolf

FA M I LY

Presented by Jolly Promotions Sat. 8th September | Time: 2pm 10 (Family ticket: 32 ? 2 Adults & 2 Children)

This colourful, fast-paced all singing and dancing show is a fun and gentle re-telling of the classic fairy-tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Little Red Riding Hood is adventuring through the woods to visit her Granny, but somewhere along the way the Silly Billy Wolf is waiting.

Children will have great fun joining in on the action, singing songs and playing games and meeting some amazing characters in this original show, written especially for this touring spectacular. Find out why Granny is the coolest Granny in the world. Play games with Granny's Crazy Cat! Meet the Lumberjack Bear. With beautiful costumes, stunning stage sets and hilarious characters, making this a fun-packed show not to be missed.

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CRASH TEST CAINT

Presented by Aifric N? Ruairc, Joey Kavanagh agus axis Wed. 12th September Monthly Event: Dates Announced Online Time: 7.30pm | Tickets: Free

"N? scoil ? seo. There is no "an bhfuil cead agam dul go dt? an leithreas" here.

Crash Test Caint is a monthly evening of craic, chat, comedy, music all as Gaeilge. Is cuma mas bhfuil t? l?ofa n? muna bhfuil focail ar bith agat, t? fa?lte romhat. Whether you're fluent or just starting off you're more than welcome here. With changing themes, open mics, game nights and performances Crash Test Caint is never the same twice.

Check out for dates & details or email crashtestcaint@

GAEILGE

DEXTRA

Presented by Star Project Fri. 14th September | Time: 7:30 pm Tickets: 15

MUSIC

The STAR project have offered drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in Ballymun as well as surrounding areas since 1998. More recently, they have also offered a Family Support Service. To celebrate the work the project does in the community, local music legends Dextra are performing a one-off special celebration gig in the Axis Theatre. Dextra are a high energy driven band who excel in the live environment, playing an Indie Pop/ Rock mix of music. Local band Maul Park will be in support on the night as will the STAR vocal group. This promises to be a great night of music and celebration with everyone connected to the project both past and present, as well as lovers of great live music.

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