Some of our upcoming programme highlights...

Film- A Star is Born (15A) (2h 16min) Drama / Music /Romance

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A Star is Born

 Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Music - Don Stiffe in Concert

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Don Stiffe Live

Don Stiffe is one of the greatest singer / songwriters to have emerged on the Irish Folk Scene in recent years, receiving critical acclaim and awards both at home and abroad. Don is a passionate and talented singer whose impressive performance style has moved audiences all over the world.

Stiffe’s version of the “Dimming of the Day”, by Richard Thompson won “Vocal Cut of the Year’ at the Live Ireland 2010 Awards. This song featured on his debut solo album, “Start of a Dream, which was originally released in 2006, achieving much critical acclaim. The renowned Irish Music Magazine described the musical quality of the album as being “in the Premier League”. The array of talented musicians playing on the album are testament to the respect that is held for Don in the Irish Music world, with guest performances from Frankie Gavin, Sharon Shannon, Arty McGlynn, Cathal Hayden and Carl Hession, to name but a few.

In 2011 Don was a finalist in one of Ireland’s most watched TV shows, The All Ireland Talent Show, with live audiences of up to 800,000 people. His profile was raised significantly by taking part in this show and was further raised when he won yet another award at the Live Ireland 2011 Awards, this time for his song, “Somebody Special”, sung by Matt Keane, which was crowned Song of the Year from the Live Ireland Awards.

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Film - 'First Man' - KFS / Biography/Drama/History (12A) (2H20mins)

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First Man(2018)

A Biopic on the life of the legendary American Astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961-1969, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel.

Starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy.

Classical Music - 'The Lir Quartet' playing music by Britten and Mendelssohn

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THE LIR QUARTET -Pre-concert talk by the musicians at 7pm for all ticket holders

Siobhan Doyle, violin, Siun Milne, violin, Ed Creedon, viola, Christopher Ellis, cello.

Four of Ireland’s young classical musical superstars formed the The Lir Quartet at Barry Douglas’ Clandeboye Festival in 2017. Their fresh, exciting approach to music has won them admirers throughout the country and they return for their third tour for the National String Quartet Foundation with a wonderfully contrasted programme of works by Britten and Mendelssohn.

At 7pm the musicians will discuss the background to the music in their programme, playing some illustrative excerpts and talking about their connection with this rich and rewarding music.

BRITTEN: String Quartet No.3 Op.94 [1975]

Britten’s last completed instrumental work was written in 1975 during his final illness, the first four movements at his home in Aldeburgh, and the fifth at Hotel Danieli, Venice. Britten worked on it with the Amadeus Quartet who premiered it at The Maltings, Snape, two weeks after the composer's death. Musicologist Brian Hogwood writes: ‘The third quartet, then, is where Britten officially takes his leave… this is the moment where he gives up his soul, in music of affecting beauty. The last movement ensures he leaves with his head held high, innovating and captivating to the very end’

MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet in D major Op.44 No.1 [1838]
The 28-year-old Felix Mendelssohn composed his three Opus 44 quartets during a period of great success and happiness in his life and this brilliant D major quartet is decidedly filled with light and joy [Misha Amory].

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Film - Bohemian Rhapsody - Biography/ Drama/Music (12A) ( 2H 14 mins)

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Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

Drama - 'The Trials of Oscar Wilde' by Centre Stage Theatre Company

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THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE presented by Centre Stage THeatre Company, Belfast.

From the actual transcript of Edward Carson’s brilliant cross-examination of Wilde in the first of the trials to Wilde’s last heartfelt words in court after sentencing ‘...and I... may I say nothing, my Lord?’, Merlin Holland, Wilde’s only surviving grandson, and international director John O’Connor, have collected and dramatised Court records, journalist’s notes and newspaper reports of the three trials involving the flawed genius, Oscar Wilde. Ironically it was Wilde’s inability to realise the actual ‘importance of being earnest’ - superbly explored by Holland & O’Connor - that contributed to the failure of his libel action against his lover’s father, the Marquess of Queensbury, and ultimately to his downfall in the two subsequent prosecutions which finally led to his conviction for gross indecency. The review in The Independent stated ‘...the result is as good as being in the gallery.’
By Arrangement with Samuel French

Film - The Camino Voyage - Irish Documentary (PG) (1H 37 mins)

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The Camino Voyage

.A crew including a Writer, two Musicians, an Artist and a Stonemason embark on the Camino by sea, in a tral boat that they built themselves on an inspiring, and dangerous, 2,500 km modern day Celtic odyssey all the way from Ireland to Northern Spain. Starring Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard, Traditional Irish Musician Brendan Begley, Artist Liam Holden, Stonemason Brendan-Pháid Moriarty and Writer and Poet Danny Sheehy

Director: Donal O'Ceilleachair

Music - Eric Patrick Nolan - 'Listen to the River Tour'

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Eric Patrick Nolan - 'Listen to the River' Debut Tour & Album 

Join one of Irelands finest and upcoming artists for an evening of breathtaking vocals and captivating songs. 

A native of Cork, Eric Patrick will take you on a musical journey of bewitching Irish favourites and uplifting anthems from his newly released album “Listen to the River”. An enthralling night of entertainment that is not to be missed. 

Click here for video of Eric https://youtu.be/zg-SBBBwPKY

Film - 'The Little Stranger' Gothic Drama/Mystery (111mins)

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The Little Stranger

Director Lenny Abrahamson follows up the Oscar-nominated Room with this period haunted house drama, based on the novel by Sarah Waters. THE LITTLE STRANGER tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1948, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how disturbingly, the family's story is about to become entwined with his own.

Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Charlotte Rampling, Will Poulter, Liv Hill | Written by Lucinda Coxon | Directed by Lenny Abrahamson.