Tipperary Arts Centre Dates For Your Diary
The Tipperary Excel Team and Board continues to create and deliver s a comprehensive arts and cultural programme and calendar of events, which is kindly supported by Tipperary County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland. This programme includes activities of Tipperary Dance Residency / Iseli-Chiodi Dance Company. This in- house contemporary dance residency,which is hosted by the Tipperary Excel is artistically recognised both Nationally & Internationally for its development and promotion of contemporary dance by its curators, Alexandra Iseli and Jazmin Chiodi. Tipperary Excel continually strives to host pieces which will enhance its artistic and cultural programme. With this in mind, the board and staff wouldwelcome any suggestions from You – The Audience as to what You would like to See Coming to the Simon Ryan Theatre and Tipperary Excel. We could like to acknowledge the support and funding Tipperary Excel receives from the Arts Council of Ireland in relation to developing and hosting its annual Programme of Events. In addition, Tipperary Excel host a number of Community based Evening Classes, including Ballet, Creative writing, Mindfulness, Pilates, Salsa Dancing, Slimming and Yoga. For information on the suite of classes call the Tipperary Excel on 062 80520.
Ø 17th Tipperary Excel Cinema Opening Night for Star Wars, The Force Awakens, One of Biggest Movie Blockbuster of All Time
Ø 19th Tipperary Excel Cinema hosts The Polar Express, Pajama Party, Wear Your PJ’s and Drink Hot Chocolate! 7pm. Sold Out
Ø 20th A Celebration of Christmas, Evening of traditional carols, hymns and festive songs hosted by Friends of the Simon Ryan Theatre and Tipperary Musical Society. Mince Pie and Mulled Wine Reception 7pm, Curtains up 8m.Tickets on sale soon
January 2016
Ø 13th 16th Tipperary Pantomime Society presents Cinderella, the classic children’s pantomime. Times and ticket prices to be confirmed
Ø 22nd – 23rd The Forge Players, Ballyglass will perform its 2016 production, details of which will be announced in due course
February 2016
Ø 22nd – 27th Tipperary Musical Society’s present the much loved “Evita” Times and ticket prices to be announced shortly
Ø 27th Shakespeare in the Glen and Tipperary Excel present Teacher’sSaturday Performance Strategies for Accessing Shakespeare Workshop. To register for this FREE Workshop, message Shakespeare in the Glen facebook page. Limited registration.
March 2016
Ø 2rd – 3rd Monastery School will present it’ annual show, details of which will be announced in due course
Ø 5th “Austen’s Women” A portrayal of a gallery of Jane Austen’s much loved and most celebrated female characters. Details to follow
Ø 11th & 12th Eadarainn Theatre Company and Tipperary Excel will present the late Brian Friel’s Translations*
Ø 11th & 12th Emma O’Sullivan, Ireland’s leading Sean-Nós dancer will give a display of Sean-nós Dancing as a Translations pre-show
Ø 12th Emma O’ Sullivan will present a Sean-nós Dance Workshop in association with local musicians, further details to be confirmed.
** Denotes Easter Rising 1916, Centenary Commemorations Programme
April 2016
Ø 19th -20th Tipperary Excel & Shakespeare In The Glen present The Merchant of Venice. Further details to be announced
Spring / Summer 2016
Friends of the Simon Ryan Theatre to host “ The Role of Women in 21st Century Ireland, A 1916 – 2016 Reflection” Conference.