Feb-April 2012 Season brochure

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February – April 2012 01 700 7000www.thehelix.ie

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23 Jan – 3 FebThe Merchant of Venice: 23 / 24 Jan 10.30am / 1.30pmRomeo & Juliet: 26 / 27 Jan 10.30am / 1.30pmHamlet: 31 Jan & 3 Feb 10.30am / 1.30pmThe Theatre €14 (Group Discounts Available)No online booking available.

SCHOOLS

The Shakespeare Sessions are entertaining and engaging performances designed to help Junior Cert and Leaving Cert pupils in their understanding of Shakespeare’s masterpieces.

01 700 7000WWW.THEHELIX.IE

CYCLONE PRESENTS

THE SHAKESPEARE SESSIONS

DCU DANCE PRESENTS

THE ALL IRELAND DANCE EXPERIMENT

DANCE

Featuring colleges, universities, choreographers and dance institutions from across the country, coming together to showcase different styles and fusions of dance. The Seven Deadly Sins are the theme of this year’s show.

15 Feb, 8pmThe Theatre€12 (conc. €10)

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21, 23, 24, 28, Feb & 1, 2, 6, 8, 9 Mar, 8pm The Theatre€22 (conc. €20)


THEATREMACBETH

Captioned and audio described performance facilitated by Arts & Disability Ireland with funding from the Arts Council.

SECOND AGE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

Ireland’s award winning classics theatre company Second Age, is back with one of Shakespeare’s greatest and bloodiest plays. Expect a fast-paced thriller, with a sumptuous design, and high octane physical performances.

Macbeth promises to be an arresting and vivid take on one of the greatest tragedies of all time.

Join us for an evening of deception, madness, treachery and tragedy

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23 Feb, 7.30pmThe Mahony Hall€25

THE SPAGHETTI WESTERN ORCHESTRA

MUSIC


The magnificent five are riding into town …

Armed with over 100 instruments, these brilliant musicians perform a fistful of Ennio Morricone classics from the movies that made Clint Eastwood a star. The stunning soundtracks include The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, For A Few Dollars More and Once Upon a Time in The West.

Audiences across the world have been amazed and enthralled by this international sensation.

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In aid of St. Francis Hospice Raheny/Blanchardstown

Following on two very successful years, this star-studded show will once again be hosted by Marty Whelan and will feature stars of stage and screen, including Emmy-award winning actor Brendan Gleeson, Irish singing sensation Rebecca Storm and the hugely entertaining Drawing Room Opera Company with their spellbinding duets and solo performances.

There will be comedy from the brilliant Liz Ryan and her alter ego Anka, dance and theatre from the Moore School of Performing Arts and music performed by Jane Hackett.

More performers to be announced

25 Feb, 8pmThe Mahony Hall€50, includes Champagne Reception at 7pm Raffle Prizes: Tickets €10

GALA VARIETY PERFORMANCE VARIETY


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NANCI GRIFFITH

25 Feb, 8pmThe Mahony Hall€50, includes Champagne Reception at 7pm Raffle Prizes: Tickets €10

8 Mar, 8.30pmThe Mahony Hall €37.50


MUSIC

Nanci Griffith’s musical journey has taken her from folk and country roots, to her own brand of “folkability”; from Austin’s Hole In The Wall bar to New York’s Carnegie Hall, Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Griffith has penned such classics as Gulf Coast Highway (duet with Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson), Love at the Five and Dime and Outbound Plane. In turn, she was the first to record Julie Gold’s Grammy winning classic From A Distance.

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4 March - 29 April, 6pm (No Admittance after 6.15pm)The Mahony HallTICKETS: €25 (4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 1, 8, 15 Apr) – €80 Family (2 adults 2 kids)€30 Semi-Final (22 Apr) – €100 Family€35 Final (29 Apr) – €120 Family

VARIETY


The show will be hosted by Kathryn Thomas and Eoghan McDermott, and the winner will bag a recording contract with Universal Music.

The Corrs musician , Sharon Corr , Westlife member Kian Egan , Eurovision finalist Brian Kennedy and The Blizzards lead vocalist Bressie are the coaches.

Tickets for previous stages went very quickly so it is advisable to book early.

THE VOICE OF IRELAND – LIVE SHOWS

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2012 RUSSIAN SPECTACULARA music and dance extravaganza featuring one of the finest musical ensembles in the world, the White Russian Central Band (formerly the Red Army Band) with special guest soloists from The Bolshoi and Dancers from The Belarussian National Folk Dance Academy.

This spectacular programme of music from across the world will feature one of the world’s finest bands who will be joined by traditional folk dancers and guest soloists. From traditional Russian music to the big band sound, there is something for everyone at this special event, which will foster links with Russia through the international language of music, song and dance.

19 Mar, 7.30pmThe Mahony Hall €25,€22.50, €20

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Celebrating Liturgical Music in Our SchoolsConducted by Ian Callanan.

Emmanuel is a project of the Dublin Diocesan Commission promoting the use of Sacred Music in Secondary Schools. Over 40 schools and their choirs will participate over 3 spectacular evenings of music from this programme.

DUBLIN DIOCESAN PRESENTS

EMMANUEL13, 14, 15 Mar, 8pmThe Mahony Hall€20 (€15) Toddlers Aged 1–5 years €5Family Ticket: €60

DCU STYLE SOCIETY PRESENTS

FASHION SHOW 2012

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Featuring clothing from an array of popular shops as well as the ‘Young Designer’ competition, in which student designers enter their original designs with the hope of winning the top prize. If you’re passionate about fashion and want to see some up-and-coming trends from young Irish talent, you can’t miss it. Prepare to be blown away.

27 Mar, 8pmThe Mahony HallVIP €35, €15, (conc. €10)

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Catherine McDonnell is an accomplished medium who has worked all over Ireland. She has also demonstrated her mediumship skills in England where she was well received. Catherine McDonnell has worked with the Spirit World since she was very young. She has gift that she shares readily with her audiences. This is an experimental evening of communicating with the Spirit World.

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH

CATHERINE MCDONNELL

29 Mar, 8pmThe Space€25

SEAN GILLIGAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

HALLELUIA GOSPEL & SHOW CHOIR

SPECIAL

Featuring special guests Simon Morgan (vocalist) and Niall O’Sullivan (trumpet).From glee to classical, this choir has taken Ireland by storm over the past number of years performing with and alongside artists such as Westlife, JLS, Hot Chocolate, Brian Kennedy, and Mary Black. Joining them is the hit artist Niall O’Sullivan whose album recently topped the iTunes classical charts and vocalist Simon Morgan, who has just finished recording his orchestral album.

14 Apr, 8pmThe Theatre€17Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and

are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

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SESAME STREET LIVE – ELMO MAKES MUSICJenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover ‘instruments’ they never knew existed…rubber duckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars. Elmo and friends teach children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.

Adults will hear music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as The Hustle, You Should Be Dancing and Rockin’ Robin. Elmo Makes Music features nearly two dozen songs, including classics that children will love to sing along with such as C is for Cookie and The Alphabet Song.

12 Apr, 1pm & 4pmThe Mahony Hall €20,€17.50

FAMILY


SEAN GILLIGAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

HALLELUIA GOSPEL & SHOW CHOIR

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DCU DRAMA PRESENTS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSA classic rock musical!

Seymour Krelbourn is a poor young man working at a run-down flower shop on skid row when he encounters a miracle. He discovers an alien plant after a total eclipse of the sun. After bringing the plant to the store, he gains fame, fortune, and love. The only defect is that the plant feeds on human blood. Join Seymour in his moral struggle as both he and the plant fight for survival!

Please note this is an amateur production.

19 – 21 Apr, 7.30pm The Theatre €15 (conc. €10)

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KINETIX DANCE SCHOOL PRESENTS

A NUTCRACKER ADAPTATION & MUSICAL DIVERTISSEMENTS21 Jan, 6pmThe Theatre, €15 (€10)

MUSICAL CONNECTIONS AT DCUDates to be confirmed see www.thehelix.ieFREE lunch-time concerts hosted at The HelixThe Mahony Hall€5 Lunch – Soup and Sandwich Deal

DUBLIN BALLET SCHOOL PRESENTS

AN EVENING OF DANCE2–3 April, 8pm (ON SALE 20 FEB)

The Theatre, €18 (conc. €12)

SEAN GILLIGAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENT F.A.C.T. SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS IN

ALL OVER THE WORLD27/ 28 Apr, 8pmThe Theatre, €18

IN AID OF AMMA IRELAND

CHLOE GOODCHILD & THE NAKED VOICE CHOIRWith Deirdre Ní Chinnéide & Nóirín Ní Riain25 May, 8pmThe Mahony Hall, €25 (€22.50)

MORE EVENTSSEAN GILLIGAN PRODUCTIONS AND ROISIN CURRAN DRAMA SCHOOL PRESENT: SHOWTIME THEATRE SCHOOL’S

THE BEAT GOES ON24 Mar, 8pmThe Theatre, €18

HAPPY DAYS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

HAPPY DAYS AT THE HELIX!25 Mar, 2pm & 8pmThe Theatre, €19 (€16)

DIZZY FOOTWORK DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS

THE HEAD TO TOE DIZZY SHOW31 Mar, 7.30pmThe Theatre, €22 (conc. €18)


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AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER14th Feb, 7.30pm U (2hrs)

A classic romantic drama starring Cary Grant especially for Valentine’s Day; A couple fall in love and agree to meet in six months at the Empire State Building – but will it happen?

GONE WITH THE WIND10th Mar, 2pmPG (4 hours including a 15 min interval)

American epic starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable in which a manipulative woman and a roguish man carry on a turbulent love affair in the south during the American Civil War .

UP7 Apr, 2pmU (1 1⁄2 hrs)

An animated comedy adventure by Pixar, about a 78-year-old man who ties balloons to his house and flies away with an 8-year-old stowaway.

THE LIFE OF BRIAN7 Apr, 7.30pm15 yrs + (1 1⁄2 hrs)

Directed and largely performed by the Monty Python comedy team, the film follows the story of Brian who is born on the original Christmas day, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah!

TICKETS €6 (conc.€4) / SEASON TICKET 3 x films: €15 (conc. €9)For further information visit www.thehelix.ie

FILMS

ROMEO & JULIET 2012

COMINGSOON!


BALLET IRELAND PRESENT

Shakespeare’s tale of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Against a backdrop of ancient feuds and gang warfare, the ill-fated young couple fall instantly and hopelessly in love. But their families are bitter enemies, and in order to be together the two lovers must be prepared to risk everything...

10 – 11 May, 7.30pmThe Theatre€25 (conc. €20)

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Annie Camp!

COMINGSOON!

Song, dance, drama and craft workshops for creative kids culminating in a week long live stage show! Keep your eyes peeled on www.thehelix.ie for more details ...

FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU OZ CAMP ...

16 JULY – 11 AUGUST 2012

TICKETS ON SALE 1st MARCH

€65 Family of 4 Early Bird tickets available across all performances if you book by 30 June 2012

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ITCar parkingThere is a multi-story car-park on DCU campus. Save time and present your parking ticket at The Fig Tree, Bar or Box Office and get a pre-paid ticket costing €4.

Bringing your familyTo ensure your family’s visit to The Helix is a safe and enjoyable one, here are a few things to keep in mind when visiting:Age appropriateness: the box office will inform you of the suitability of a show. Anyone over the age of 12 months must hold a valid ticket.Babes-in-arms: generally, for the comfort and enjoyment of all patrons, children under 12 months cannot be admitted to performances.Buggies: A buggy park facility is available for certain family performances. Please check with the box office when booking your tickets.Baby changing facilities: available on the ground floor. Full details are available at www.thehelix.iePLEASE NOTEPhotography/video footage is prohibited in The Helix during any performances. Further information is also available at www.thehelix.ie

A BIG THANK-YOU to all the volunteers at

The Helix whose continuous support and dedication

to the venue proves invaluable to both staff

and patrons.

LatecomersDoors to The Helix will open two hours prior to the performance. Latecomers will only be admitted during a suitable break in performance. In the event of lateness, admission cannot always be guaranteed.

Our Access PolicyOur Facilities include; a lift to all levels to maximise access. Several wheelchair accessible seating positions are available in our auditoriums. We operate a Sennheiser two-channel infra red loop system for those with hearing impairments. If you need to use this facility please arrive early for the performance and go to the Box Office where our staff will be happy to assist you. For any further details with our access policies go to: www.thehelix.ie/findus/accessibility

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BY PHONE: Mon–Sat 10am – 6pm

ONLINE BOOKINGS: www.thehelix.ie 24 hours a day. Please check website for Bank Holiday Opening Hours.

Booking FeeA booking fee of €1 per ticket applies to all tickets whether purchased in person, by phone or online (up to a maximum of €10).

ConcessionsSome of our shows have concessions: Children (15 years and under only), Students (Full-time students with current valid identification),Senior Citizens (65 years and over only with identification), Registered Disabled/ Unwaged (available with appropriate ID). Concessions are subject to availability and must be requested at time of booking. Proof of eligibility will be required when collecting tickets.

Payment MethodsCashCheque: Please make crossed cheques payable to The Helix.Credit & Debit cards: Visa, Mastercard & Laser are accepted by phone & in person. Visa & Mastercard are accepted for online bookings.Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Please note events are subject to change.

Group BookingsFor information on group bookings and discounts, please call01 700 7000 or e-mail [email protected] booking fee of €10 applies to group bookings of 15+ people.

ReservationsTickets may be reserved for collection for up to three days, or until the day prior to the performance, whichever is first. Please note: reservations will be released after this time.

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Are you an artist looking for an opportunity to exhibit your work? If so...we want to hear from you!Applications must be sent via post. Please include:

Call for Submissions …1. A covering lettering outlining your experience and an up to date CV.

2. An indication as to the size of your exhibition, how many pieces are included in the exhibition, dimensions of the work, a description of the exhibition and the time of year you wish to exhibition.

3. Please include 6 – 10 good quality images of your work on either a photograph or CD.

Online submissions will not be accepted. NB. A SUBMISSION DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN EXHIBITION.

SEND APPLICATIONS TO Ciara Bourke, Events Manager The Helix, DCU, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9

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