Some of our upcoming programme highlights...

Film 'Pavarotti' (2019) Doc/Biography/Music (1h54mins) (12A)

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'Pavarotti' Directed by Ron Howard.

Pavarotti looks into the man behind the music through never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with his family, as well as showcasing some of his greatest performances.

Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Da Vinci Code) said: “Pavarotti’s life was replete with the highs and lows of great drama and, like any compelling character, he was also a man of considerable contradictions.

“His artistic ambition, propelled by his massive talent, and his deep love for humanity drove his career and the powerful bond with his audiences, but they also fuelled his other life as a world philanthropist. I am intrigued by the way his emotional passion not only drove his music and his powerful bond with his audiences, but his gift of his other life as a philanthropist.”

Film 'Sorry We Missed You' (KFS) (2019) UK/France/Belgium(15A)

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Sorry We Missed You.

Director: Ken Loach

Cast: Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Stone

Ricky and his wife Debbie are zero-hours workers - he is a delivery driver and she is a care assistant. They are hard-working, loving parents, but they have never recovered from the 2008 crash, which saw Ricky lose his permanent job, and their chances of owning a home of their own disappear. 

Now renting, but still dreaming of their own place, Ricky sets his sights on a ‘franchise’ opportunity as a courier. In reality this means long hours, no job security and no benefits. So when teenage son Seb starts going off the rails, the pressures and mounting debts begin to tear the family apart.

Loach and Laverty reunite for a true and searing look at the ‘gig’ economy.

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Opening Night - Widow's Paradise performed by The Carnegie Players

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'Widow's Paradise' by Sam Cree. Directed by Anne-Marie Cleary.

Widow's Paradise is a 3 Act comedy set in the 1960's. The action of the play takes place in a "luxury" caravan with 5 ladies embarking on a "strictly women only" holiday, set beautifully in the Kerry countryside

A subsequent case of "mistaken caravan identity" sees the "Widows Paradise" thrown into disarray with the arrival of no nonsense alpha-male Harry, his dim-witted side-kick Ernie and Harry's handsome young son Alan. What was supposed to be a scene of peace and tranquility turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each with their own story to tell! 

Not to be missed!

Second Night- Widow's Paradise performed by The Carnegie Players

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'Widow's Paradise' by Sam Cree. Directed by Anne-Marie Cleary.

Widow's Paradise is a 3 Act comedy set in the 1960's. The action of the play takes place in a "luxury" caravan with 5 ladies embarking on a "strictly women only" holiday, set beautifully in the Kerry countryside

A subsequent case of "mistaken caravan identity" sees the "Widows Paradise" thrown into disarray with the arrival of no nonsense alpha-male Harry, his dim-witted side-kick Ernie and Harry's handsome young son Alan. What was supposed to be a scene of peace and tranquility turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each with their own story to tell! 

Not to be missed!

Third Night - Widow's Paradise performed by The Carnegie Players

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'Widow's Paradise' by Sam Cree. Directed by Anne-Marie Cleary.

Widow's Paradise is a 3 Act comedy set in the 1960's. The action of the play takes place in a "luxury" caravan with 5 ladies embarking on a "strictly women only" holiday, set beautifully in the Kerry countryside

A subsequent case of "mistaken caravan identity" sees the "Widows Paradise" thrown into disarray with the arrival of no nonsense alpha-male Harry, his dim-witted side-kick Ernie and Harry's handsome young son Alan. What was supposed to be a scene of peace and tranquility turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each with their own story to tell! 

Not to be missed!

Fourth Night - Widow's Paradise by Sam Cree and performed by The Carnegie Players

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Category: Upcoming Drama Productions

'Widow's Paradise' by Sam Cree. Directed by Anne-Marie Cleary.

Widow's Paradise is a 3 Act comedy set in the 1960's. The action of the play takes place in a "luxury" caravan with 5 ladies embarking on a "strictly women only" holiday, set beautifully in the Kerry countryside

A subsequent case of "mistaken caravan identity" sees the "Widows Paradise" thrown into disarray with the arrival of no nonsense alpha-male Harry, his dim-witted side-kick Ernie and Harry's handsome young son Alan. What was supposed to be a scene of peace and tranquility turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each with their own story to tell! 

Not to be missed!

Film 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' (KFS)(2019) (12A) (97mins)(USA)

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The Peanut Butter Falcon

Directors: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz

Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen

Zak, a 22-year-old wrestling enthusiast with Down Syndrome, lives in a retirement home because the state has nowhere else for him. After numerous failed attempts, he finally breaks out and heads cross-country to find his favourite wrestler, The Salt Water Redneck.

Stowing away in the boat of a troubled outlaw named Tyler, Zak manages to convince Tyler to help him get to a wrestling school run by his hero. The two set off on an adventure through the stunning North Carolina Outer Banks. Along the way they hunt, fish, drink and share their secrets. But hot on their heels is nursing home volunteer Eleanor, sent to bring Zak home.

This modern-day Huckleberry Finn type drama is a pure, feel-good adventure.

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An Evening with Mary McEvoy

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'A Night with Mary McEvoy' presented by Noggin Theatre Company.

Please note that this show will only go ahead with a minimum of 50 bookings. If you are interested in attending please book your tickets early. Buy online or call the box office. Credit cards accepted.

Noggin Theatre Company (Violet Gibson:The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Liv) is delighted to return by popular demand with A Night with Mary McEvoy including Fruitcake (55mins) written and directed by Alice Barry and an interval followed by fun and frolics with Alice and Mary.

Mary McEvoy (Biddy in Glenroe), one of Irelands best-loved actors will perform the hugely successful Fruitcake after which there will be an interval. ‘Here’s some I made earlier’ fruitcake will be provided. Mary will then return for a discussion with Alice Barry (Writer and Director). They will review Mary’s acting career, books, buddhism, depression and recent weight loss and the floor will be open for any questions from the audience. Mary will be available to sign copies of her books and meet and greet any interested parties.
Warning; both parties prone to outbursts of song and poetry.

Fruitcake (First Half)

Mary McEvoy captivates her audience in this delightful, moving one woman show. Under the guise of  a cookery demonstration where Della Dolan shows us how to make ‘the perfect Fruitcake’ she divests provoking memories to give a fascinating account of her life on an Irish farm. She divulges a chequered past involving hardship, murder and intrigue but most of all great sacrifice, realisation and love. Funny and poignant with accessible visuals this play will make you laugh and cry and remind you why life is ultimately rewarding and exciting for all its ups and downs.

Discussion (Second Half)

 Mary and Alice regale the audience with anecdotes and information, fun and frolics. A massive success at Midleton Arts Festival.

‘Alice Barry’s carefully written play has a further reaching ambition. The skill of the writing is that there is never a sense of lurching gear changes being made to encompass the various plot developments.It is an unexpectedly moving piece of work.’

Liam Heylin, Evening Echo.

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Film 'The Mule' Crime/Drama/Thriller (15A) 1h 56mins) (2018)

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The Mule

Director Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood stars as Earl Stone, a man who is ninety-years-old, broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does well, so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler. But he isn't the only one keeping tabs on Earl. The mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging D.E.A. Agent Colin Bates (Bradley Cooper). And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl's past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it's uncertain if he'll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel's enforcers, catch up to him.