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Saturday 6th: | Draíocht - Why Men Marry
8.15PM Draíocht Studio // €16/€14 conc.
Irish comedian and writer Peadar de Burca got married a month ago in Barcelona to
a Polish woman … why did he choose this woman ahead of the other Irish women he
almost married? Allow yourself to be taken on a journey around a man’s mind.
Don’t worry … it won’t take long! From the man who brought you ‘Why Men Cheat’ and
‘What Men Want’ comes the final instalment of the ‘Men Trilogy’, fresh from its Edinburgh
Fringe Festival success. This show contains strong language and adult content.
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| Tuesday 9th: | Draíocht - CRS Has Talent
In aid of the Daughters of Charity, Dublin 15
Main Auditorium // €20
Community Residential Services presents this night of show-stopping melodies, high drama
and the odd comic turn. Enjoy the brightest and best of local community talent in this
fun filled night of craic, perfect for these recessionary times. A surprise band will introduce
the proceedings and some celebrity guests will judge the talent show and crown the CRS
Has Talent Winner 2010.
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| Wednesday 10th: | Draíocht - Rhythms of the World
Musication and Scoil Mhuire, Blakestown
8PM Main Auditorium // €12
Scoil Mhuire, Blakestown and Musication proudly present ‘Rhythms of the World’.
The people of Temponia are ruled by an evil race called the Tacits. Under Tacit law, no
music can be played in Temponia. A group of Temponians set out on an adventure to get
help from other musicians in the hope of overthrowing the Tacit Empire. Join our young
musicians as they travel the world learning rhythms from places such as Brazil, Mexico,
Africa and of course, Ireland. Musical Director, Dave Mullen.
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| Thursday 11th: | Draíocht - Kevin McAleer
8PM Main Auditorium // €18/€16 conc.
Kevin McAleer returns to Blanchardstown a bit older but obviously no wiser, as his 2010
vision of reality pushes the borders of hilarious insanity to breaking point and beyond.
McAleer has influenced a whole generation of standups, from Stewart Lee to David O’Doherty,
but his live performances remain fresh, original and funnier than ever. Come and catch
another master class in comic writing, timing and delivery. This show contains strong
language and adult content.
"As close to comedy perfection as I have ever seen" Melbourne Leader
"He’s so funny it hurts" Sunday Times
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| Friday 12th: | Draíocht - An Evening of Dance
Marian Lennon School of Dance
8PM Main Auditorium // €18/€14 conc, Family 2 adults, 2 children €56
Come and enjoy An Evening of Dance with The Marion Lennon School of Dance. The young
energetic dancers demonstrate their skills in classical ballet, modern and contemporary
dance. There will be something for everyone to enjoy as the young students of all ages
perform a rich and varied repertoire, including a magical journey through the music of Alice
in Wonderland, The Four Seasons, and a super Michael Jackson Medley that will have you
dancing in your seats!
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| Sunday 14th: | Mother's Day
Blanchardstown Centre open 11am-6pm.
Entertainment 2pm-5pm
You name it they'll sing it…live performance by the talented and popular band Manilla Strings
See latest fashions from BT2 on the Mall throughout the day.
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| Tuesday 16th: | Draíocht - Little Gem
Civic Theatre & Guna Nua Theatre Company
8PM Main Auditorium // €20/€18 conc.
Amber has fierce bad indigestion and the Sambucas aren’t getting rid of it … Lorraine
attacks a customer at work and her boss wants her to see a psychiatrist … Kay’s got an
itch ‘down there’ that Gem can’t scratch … but maybe Kermit can …The Hairy Man fancies
Lorraine but fails to ‘rise’ to the occasion. Little Gem, the first play by Elaine Murphy,
takes us on a wild and constantly surprising journey through the lives of three generations
of Dublin women. A journey through love, death, disappointment, and all the myriad
pressures of modern life until they learn that the only people they can really trust,
really rely on are each other.
This show contains strong language and adult content.
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| Wednesday 17th: | St. Patrick's Day
Blanchardstown Centre open 11am-6pm
Ceoil agus Craic 2pm-5pm
Bring the kids and join the fun as we celebrate our National Holiday!
FM104 Roadhog broadcasting live from Blanchardstown Centre
The award winning O'Shea Dancers perform Emerald Beat at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Star Kids proudly perform extracts from Wicked
Finglas Brass Band in Concert
Plus lots more!
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| Saturday 20th: | Draíocht Family Day: Simple Prints
FREE Family Days - Just Turn Up!
12 - 3PM Draíocht Galleries // Free
Learn about print making by exploring Draíocht’s fine art print making exhibition ‘Artist’s Proof’,
before making some simple prints of your own with our team of artists.
Family Day notes: No booking necessary - just in at any stage / Please wear old clothes /
These activities are designed for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings
will be welcome to try their hand too / All children must be accompanied by an adult …
all adults must be accompanied by a child.
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| Saturday 27th: | Draíocht - An Seanfhear Beag
Branar Dramaiochta
2PM, 4PM Draíocht Studio // €5 // 45 mins
‘The Story of the Little Old Man’ is the latest show from Galway based children’s theatre company
Branar. It tells the delicate tale of friendship between a lonely old man and a stray dog that no
one wanted, with the help of enchanting puppets (made by Suse Reibisch) and live music
(by Morgan Cooke). This heart-warming story is told with grace and amazing attention to detail
and can be understood in any language. Adapted for stage by Marc Mac Lochlainn. Artistic advisor
Bjarne Sandborg, Teater Refleksion, Denmark.
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| Sunday 28th: | Draíocht - La Locandiera
Wonderland Productions
8PM Betelnut Café // €45/€40 conc.
Classic comedy, live music, scrumptious food - Wonderland’s hit staging of La Locandiera turns the
ever-popular Betelnut Cafe into 18th Century Florence. The seductive innkeeper Mirandolina has
every man at her feet – they cover her in diamonds and cower about her like puppy dogs, until
‘the declared enemy of Italian women’, the Ulster Gentleman checks in, that is. ‘La Locandiera’
is one of Italy’s most celebrated comedy plays. Wonderland’s sparkling period production includes
a scrumptious 3 course dinner, accompanied by a generous helping of live Neapolitan arias and folk
songs from Mirandolina and her admirers. Mirandolina will serve your dinner to you, whilst her suitors
caper, court and swordfight for her attention. This interactive comedy dining experience is a must-see
for our dinner theatre audiences.
"Fantastic night out!" Five stars In Dublin
"Perfect - the comic touch is so assured. It's the sort of show that returns play-going to the realms of
pure entertainment" Four Stars Irish Mail on Sunday
"This is not just an unusual event, but one that is executed almost to perfection." Four Stars Sunday Business Post
"An exuberant battle of the sexes" Four Stars Metro
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Sunday 4th: | Childrens Disco 2pm-5pm on Easter Saturday - all welcome
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