July 2008
This year's Earagail Arts Festival runs from July 10th to 20th. An Grianán has the honour of opening this year's festivities with Shakespeare's romantic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.
In addition we have some outstanding music gigs with David Geraghty for the rock fans, the Donegal Chamber Orchestra for classical fans, and a wonderful doublebill featuring Toumani Diabaté and Hot House Flowers star Liam Ó’Maonlaí. The man dubbed 'the soundman of Ireland' by Bono, Donal Lunny, presents a very special concert indeed.
For details of all the other festival events check out the official website and if you've already made up your mind as to what show you want to book why not go straight to our online booking portal (click on July to see the festival events).
Drama
Wed 9 to Sun 13 July 2008 at 8pm
An Grianán Productions
in association with the Earagail Arts Festival
Tickets: €12.50/€10
Preview Performance: Wed 9 at 8pm
Tickets: €10
The official launch show for this year's Earagail Arts Festival.
Meet Puck, as meddlesome a fairy as ever there was and not someone to be ever trusted with a love potion. Thanks to him a fairy queen will fall in love with a buffoon with an ass's head, while four young lovers will find themselves lost in both the woods and love. A favourite with audiences the world over, you'll be
enchanted too by this story of love and magic. Read more..
SPOKEN WORD/BOOK READING
Saturday 12 July at 2pm
Tickets: €5
Brandon Books presents a book reading by Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams.
MUSIC
Monday 14 July at 8pm
Toumani Diabaté and Liam Ó’Maonlaí
Tickets: €18/€15
Inspired by their initial introduction at the Festival of The Desert, Mali, during the making of the film documentary Dambé: The Mali Project we are proud to host the first ever collaborative Irish performance of world renowned kora player Toumani Diabaté with Irish singer, musician and artist Liam Ó’Maonlaí. Read on..
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Tuesday 15 July at 8pm
Donegal Chamber Orchestra presents
Classical Strings
(Featuring works by Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Boyce, Mascagni, & Nyman)
Tickets: €12.50/€10
The Donegal Chamber Orchestra are delighted to welcome renowned violinist Darragh Morgan to join them in “Classic Strings” as guest director during this year’s festival. Read on..
MUSIC
Wednesday 16 July at 8pm
Support: John Shelly & The Creatures
Tickets: €15
BellX1 have been the Irish success story of the past few years, with their live gigs now reaching legendary status. After the hectic success of their third album Flock, lead guitarist and vocalist David Geraghty found time to direct his creative energies into a more personal music journey, the resultant debut solo album Kill Your Darlings released in September 2007. Read on..
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Thursday 17 July at 8pm
Dónal Lunny
with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Altan), Maighread Ní Dhomnaill & Máire Brennan (Clannad) plus special guest
Tickets: €20/€15
One of the giants of the Irish music scene Donal Lunny celebrates his connection to the music of Donegal in a special performance commissioned by the Earagail Arts Festival, Tionscnamh Lugh and Donegal County Council. Read on..
musical theatre workshop
Mon 21 to Sat 26 July
Performing Arts Summer School
Suitable for ages 8 to 20
From the creative team who brought us 2005's wonderful Red Performing Arts school. Singing, dancing, acting and more!
More info..
Singing workshop
Mon 28 July to Sat 2 August
Jim Maley's Choral Academy
Suitable for ages 10 to 18
Jim Maley returns with his singing school. This summer school will set participants well on their way to making the most of their singing potential. Read more..
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