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Illustration of Paul Curley, smiling, next to an upside-down grey parrot who is hanging from a branch. Family, Schools

Grey Matter by Paul Curley & Ger Clancy

Fri 28 Feb, 10.30am & 12pm

Primary Schools | 3rd - 6th Class

A new play for young audiences that explores the joyful relationship between a boy and his pet (African Grey) parrot as they journey through life together, experiencing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. 

The title image for Stop Making Sense, it shows on the left side David Byrne in a suit, his eyes and forehead are cropped. On the right side we see the film title and some credits. Music, Cinema, Event Cinema

Stop Making Sense

Fri 28 Feb, 8pm

Talking Heads Concert Screening

A 40th Anniversary screening of the greatest concert film of all time: David Byrne and Talking Heads at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983, as captured by Silence of the Lambs director Jonathan Demme.

The Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Trio standing in front of an old wooden building - left to right: Dónal O'Connor wearing a black shirt, fiddle in hand, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with her fingers interlaced, and Gerry O'Beirne in a leather jacket, his hands resting on the headstock of his guitar. Music

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Trio

Sat 1 Mar, 8pm

The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Singer of the Year 2022 winner brings her engaging folk and traditional music show to Dún Laoghaire, accompanied by celebrated musicians Gerry O’Beirne (guitar & vocals) and Dónal O’Connor (fiddle and keyboards).

Production image of Swan Lake. A line of ballet dancers, in white dresses en pointe with a foggy moon backdrop Cinema, Dance, Event Cinema

Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake

Sun 2 Mar, 2pm

The Royal Ballet (Encore Screening)

Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness - bringing together Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane.

Poster for HEAVEN. Andrew Bennett is looking straight at the camera, with Janet Moran stood in front of him, in profile. Theatre, Matinée

HEAVEN

Wed 5 – Sun 9 Mar

Fishamble: The New Play Company

The muti-award-winning play by Eugene O’Brien. Mairead and Mal are struggling to keep their marriage together. Perhaps attending a wedding will help, or it might raise questions that are difficult to answer.

The main cast of Give My Head Peace all smiling at the camera. Comedy

Give My Head Peace

Sun 16 Mar, 7.30pm

For the very first time, the hit TV series comes to Dún Laoghaire - featuring all your favourite characters, up-to-the-minute satire, silly plots and the occasional song.

A photo of Dave and Steve Flynn, smiling, both wearing blue and holding various fruits and vegetables. Behind them is a yellow wall with brightly painted blue murals. Talks

The Happy Pear 20

Tue 18 Mar, 8pm

Come join the twins as they dish out wisdom, laughs, and plenty of plant-based goodness in this fun-filled evening packed with stories from their wild journey, tips for better living, and cooking demos.

Eddi Reader outdoors with her eyes closed, the evening sun dramatically highlighting her windswept hair. Music

Eddi Reader

Wed 19 - Fri 21 Mar, 8pm

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. Don’t miss this chance to see her live in Dún Laoghaire in 2025.

Stage shot of Ken Haddock and his band performing, with a large photo of John Martyn projected behind them. Music

A Celebration of John Martyn

Sun 23 Mar, 8pm

with Ken Haddock

Ken Haddock has hosted his Sunday residency in Belfast’s Empire Bar for 30 years. Join him and his band as he covers John Martyn’s most popular songs and delves into complex material.

Poster for Mandoob, with the title in bright green in the top left corner, with the arabic name below. A man sits on the hood of car, beneath a street-lamp in an empty car park. Cinema, Monday Night Cinema

Mandoob

Mon 24 Mar, 5pm & 8pm

Best Director, Casablanca International Film Festival 2024

A pacy thriller that uncovers the darker side of Saudi Arabian society, and explores the impact when tradition collides with consumerism in a country undergoing rapid change.

Still from Love & Revolution. A young man in a white shirt stands next to an older woman in a yellow and purple blouse. Both look suspicious. Cinema, Schools

Love & Revolution

Mon 24 Mar, 10.30am

IFI Schools Programme
Senior Cycle Spanish

A heartwarming 1970s Seville-set drama of a mother’s love for her LGBT+ son, and the struggle for personal freedom.

Headshot of Paul McKenna, wearing a black tshirt, and black blazer Talks

Paul McKenna

Tue 25 Mar, 8pm

Power Manifesting

A live coaching event where Paul McKenna shares his revolutionary new formula for getting what you want in life, through an advanced set of easy-to-do processes called Power Manifesting.

A male dancer is central, reaching up, wearing a multicoloured top and illuminated, he is surrounded by females in pink tops, and red shorts Dance

Night Dances

Thu 27 – Sat 29 Mar, 8pm

Emma Martin / United Fall

A ferociously exhilarating series of four dance vignettes created by Emma Martin in collaboration with the performers and pounding music of Daniel Fox (Gilla Band).

A stylised photo of Evgeny Grinko playing piano, within a pink circle against a beige background. Music, Between the Notes

Evgeny Grinko

Sun 30 Mar, 8pm

The acclaimed pianist and composer makes his first visit to Ireland for an evening filled with enchanting melodies and heartfelt compositions. His music has gained widespread popularity, with over 450 million streams on Spotify and 240 million views on YouTube. 

Poster for The Last Dance. Two Asian men stand beneath a tree, with a building in the background, with a large red door. Cinema, Monday Night Cinema

The Last Dance

Mon 31 Mar, 5pm & 8pm

★★★★ The Guardian

A smash hit in its native Hong Kong, this warm, charming film delicately balances comedy and drama and offers a fascinating insight into funeral traditions and rituals in the region.