Festivals One of the most beloved figures in British comedy, Nicholas Parsons came to the nation’s attention with Sale of the Century, a 1970s teatime quiz show. He further endeared himself to audiences through his legendary work on Just a Minute … Nicholas Parsons : Tale of the Century
Festivals Baboró International Arts Festival for Children brings the most diverse selection of the finest in performing arts from Ireland and around the world to its annual festival especially for children in Galway. The exciting festival programme of theatre, dance, puppetry, … Aislinn O’hEocha – Baboró International Arts Festival for Children
Festivals JestFest returns this May Bank Holiday Weekend – Wexford’s Comedy and Street Theatre Festival is back in 2016, bigger and better than ever! This May Bank Holiday weekend the spirit of devilish revelry fills the Viking streets as Irish and … Margaret Stafford : JestFest 2016
Festivals Theatre An introduction to the this year’s Spraoi in Waterford in July. Spraoi : Waterford July 2016
Artists Marvin Gaye Chetwynd, Dragan Cichosz and Jedrzej Cichosz use their flat as their canvas, painting, printing and collaging onto the walls. The walls in some rooms are covered entirely with printed photocopies in the style of the arts and … Marvin Gaye Chetwynd : Char Nah! Hor
Festivals Music Sounds from a Safe Harbour is a brand new festival of music, art and conversation, curated by Bryce Dessner of The National. Two years since its inception by Bryce and Cork Opera House CEO, Mary Hickson, Sounds from a Safe … Sounds from a Safe Harbour Festival
Archives European Local TV Institute of Local Television Local and Community TV Summerhall TV journalist Anastasia Kharchenko reports on new movements in independent film distribution. Interviewing a film distributor Manuela Buono (‘A Good American’) and filmmaker Paulo Toledo (‘Waiting for B’) at the Copenhagen Documentary Festival, these industry-insiders explain how best to engage … Summerhall TV at CPH DOX : Copenhagen Documentary Festival
Books Bestselling author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen is issuing a passionate plea to parents, families and children: to look beyond the school gates to see and learn about the world afresh. From understanding politics and religion to enjoying poetry … Michael Rosen : Every Day is a School Day
Festivals Music The Wexford Festival’s success is due in no small part to Wexford itself. This ancient Viking town, nestled in a wonderful setting on the banks of the River Slaney, has a character and charm all its own. Just two hours … David McLoughlin : Wexford Festival Opera, 21 Oct – 1 Nov
Festivals Theatre Wexford Fringe is an annual open-access arts festival which will run in parallel to Wexford Opera Festival from Friday, 16th October to Sunday, 1st November 2015. Now in its 63rd year, Wexford Fringe offers an eclectic mix of over 300 … Madeleine Quirke : Wexford Festival Fringe 2015
Music Taking place in various venues in Cork City, the renowned, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival features over 1,000 musicians in dozens of performances at 70 venues citywide with over 95% of music sessions free of entry charges – and is … The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival : 23 – 25 October 2015
Literature Patrick Cotter introduces this year’s Cork International Short Story Festival (formerly the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Festival) featuring: readings, public interviews and seminars. The 16th annual Cork International Story Festival will take place on 22 – 26 September, 2015 … Cork International Short Story Festival : 22 – 26 September, 2015
Festivals Explore with us what Edinburgh Fringe is like at here at Summerhall. With performances, exhibitions and events on from the early morning until late, Summerhall is one of the most vibrant venues at the Fringe. Thank you to all of … Summerhall : Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015
Performance London’s boldest dance theatre brings hit shows to the Fringe. Inspired by Milton’s epic poem with less words, more dance and never before seen levels of divine incompetence. The Lost Dog’s restaging of the creation of everything. A show for anyone … Paradise Lost : Fringe Interpretation of Milton’s Classic Poem
Festivals Performance A trip around the world via storytelling at its most effortlessly fluent, 17 Border Crossings starts with a man at a desk on an empty stage and ends up everywhere but. The itinerary: a worse-for-wear Communist-era train traveling from Prague … Thaddeus Phillips : 17 Border Crossings
Visual Arts The exhibition LUX SHIFTER features local, Edinburgh based artists such as Evan Thomas, Keith Guy, Scarlett Platel and Susanne Ramsenthaller. ACTINIC is also showing work from further afield, presenting an array of international artists, including USA-based Christian Arrecis and Clint … Scarlett Platel : LUX SHIFTER
Ciara O’Connell of Central Arts in Waterford introduces the weekly Arts Beat. This festival includes all forms of Ireland’s traditional music and runs throughout the summer months in the Waterford’s city centre. Ciara O’Connell : Art Beat
Events A montage of interviews and clips showcasing some of the festival highlights from Summerhall, in August 2014. Home Summerhall Festival 2014 Showcase
