New Year comedy and theatre at The Source Arts Centre Thurles

Jason Byrne

After being cooped up in the BBC, writing and recording his sitcom, Father Figure for the past few months Jason Byrne is bursting for a chat. He comes back to The Source Arts Centre this January

to do what he does best – unleash comedy mayhem.

Jason’s recent Wrecking Ball spoof for Prince Charles and Camilla at The Royal Variety Performance had the audience and the royal couple in stitches, the inspiration for his grand entrance came about after being dared by an audience member at a recent gig.

No words can do justice to this manic ball of comedic energy. The biggest selling comedian at every year’s Edinburgh Fringe has a way of bouncing onto the stage, picking some random object like a fire extinguisher, obsessing about it, pouring forth the torrent of pure comedy that has built up inside his head, making you laugh until you cry  and then…. it’s over.

An hour in his company feels like 10 minutes and you won’t be able to remember one joke, not even a funny line but you may well have split your sides. Tickets to see Jason are the perfect stocking filler for someone special this Christmas.

Jason Byrne Live

The Source Arts Centre

Friday 17 January 8pm

Tickets €20/18 concession

For all bookings ring the Box Office on 0504 90204 or go to www.thesourceartscentre.ie

Play On Words Theatre present

Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer

Written and Performed by Aidan Dooley

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.

Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901 – 1904); Terra Nova (1910 – 1913); and Endurance (1914 – 1916).

Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of the Antarctic, his 36 mile, solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”. He was subsequently awarded the Albert Medal for his bravery.

This multi-award winning show has now played critically acclaimed sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK.

Fringe First Award Winner Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006

Best Solo Performance Award Winner New York International Fringe Festival 2003

Outstanding Performance Award nomination Elliot Norton Theatre Critics Award Boston 2006

Best Actor nomination Dublin Fringe Festival 2003

Adelaide Fringe Award nomination Best Theatre Work by Established Artiste 2007

“a remarkable and uplifting piece of theatre, gives everything and asks nothing.” Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent Dublin

“This magnificent revelation of a fascinating character simply compels a standing ovation” Gerry Colgan, The Irish Times Dublin

“You will go to then end of the earth to find theatre this rewarding Murray Bramwell, The Australian

An unparalleled  portrayal Gina Bellafante New York Times

Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer

Saturday 18 January, 8pm

The Source Arts Centre Thurles

Tickets €18/15 concession

For all bookings ring the Box Office on 0504 90204 or go to www.thesourceartscentre.ie