COMEDY | 29 Nov – 2 Dec
Dreamgun Video
Dreamgun
Main Space
There were only three films made in 1992:
Brumpy Goes Vroom, a coming-of-age talking-car movie.
Kiss the Jury, an erotic courtroom drama based on the French original.
A newly discovered thriller adapted from the best selling spy novels of Tim Climby.
Sadly these classics were released on VHS (Versatile Movie Rectangle) and since what even is that? They were lost to time… Until today! Dreamgun have lovingly restored these cinematic classics into a triple feature film read of the greatest year in cinema history: 1992.
THEATRE | 5 – 9 Dec
THEATRE | 5 – 9 DecThe Memory of Water
No Drama Theatre
Boys’ School
A dramatic tour de force of a comedy about life and loss, identity, disconnection, self-deception, and isolation and, love.
It’s the dead of Winter… the snow is falling heavily outside and ‘The Memory of Water’ by Shelagh Stephenson joins three sisters and their significant others as they reunite and gather in their childhood home in Yorkshire on the eve of their mother’s funeral.
THEATRE | 6 – 21 Dec
You Belong To Me
Once Off Productions and Smock Alley Theatre
Main Space
You Belong To Me is a savage new dark romantic comedy by Rory Nolan, about the rules we make, the laws we break and what falls between the cracks in an unflinching look at two people who haven’t agreed on a single thing since they said “I do”.
THEATRE | 11 – 23 Dec
It’s A Wonderful Bleedin’ Life
Judder Theatre Company
Boys’ School
It’s Christmas Eve 2007 and Georgie Travers is propping up the bar in his Dublin local, the weight of the world on his shoulders. As closing time approaches, a late night straggler enters, disturbing Georgie’s last pint, and his plan to embark on a moonlit cliff stroll which could change his life, and the lives of the people he loves, forever.
PANEL DISCUSSION | 6 Jan
Nollaig na mBan: Women’s Mental Health
First Fortnight Festival
In this panel discussion, we bring together several stakeholders in women’s mental health to discuss the current standing of mental health care for women in Ireland, findings of recent research and projects, and what we can do next. The panel includes Fiona Coyle, CEO of Mental Health Reform, Claire Flynn, Development Officer at Mental Health Ireland, and Maria Fleming, CEO of First Fortnight.
PANEL DISCUSSION | 6 Jan
Nollaig na mBan: The Sea and Me
First Fortnight Festival
In recent years, Irish women have taken to the sea for the physical and mental health benefits of open water swimming. In this panel discussion, we will hear from three women who turned to the sea for solace, motivation, and joy.
PANEL DISCUSSION | 6 Jan
Nollaig na mBan with Irish Women in Harmony
First Fortnight Festival
Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas is celebrated on January 6th. We are honoured to host Irish Women in Harmony for a very special performance which is closely connected to the mission of First Fortnight.
A collective of some of Ireland’s most gifted female artists, Irish Women in Harmony come together through mutual artistic support and in their overarching mission – amplifying awareness for women and children in crisis situations.
PANEL DISCUSSION – MUSIC | 7 Jan
Music and the Mind: Podcast Launch
Shane Mitchell and Shane Martin at First Fortnight
Music is something that we are all touched by. It connects people deeply to themselves, others and their world. Music and the Mind is a new podcast hosted by professional musician Shane Mitchell from legendary Irish Folk band Dervish and popular psychologist, published author and musician Shane Martin.
THEATRE | 10 – 13 Jan
Dopa-Mean Girl
Louisa Ní Éideáin at First Fortnight
Welcome to the musical journey of a woman with late diagnosis ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Fáilte go cheolseó grinn faoi bhean a bhfuil ADHD uirthi.
Can she harness the boundless energy and creativity alongside the crippling self-criticism and impulsivity? Everything, including this show, is in search of one thing – the elusive Dopamine hit.
THEATRE | 20 Jan
BAN BAM New Works Premiere: Meilana Gillard |Bianca Gannon | Carole Nelson
Improvised Music Company
Main Space
A night of new music performed for the first timeby a selection of Ireland’s top improvising and jazz musicians, featuring a suite of music from
the 3 BAN BAM commissioned composers Meilana Gillard, Bianca Gannon and Carole Nelson and their ensembles.
BAN BAM is a biennial commission anddevelopment opportunity for female and genderminority composers from across Ireland.
THEATRE | 23 – 27 Jan
Echo
Dominic O’Brien
Boys’ School
Echo begins as a gig and then becomes something else. Something stranger.
It’s about Ronan, a musician on tour in the UK. He’s the opening act for a much bigger band, and we follow him over the course of two nights, two concerts. The first one goes well. The second is a nightmare. As his past catches up with him, Ronan must decide whether to confront it, or just keep singing the same tune.
COMEDY + MUSIC | 3 Feb
Shameless
Women of Wit
Main Space
Lift your spirits and soothe your soul with fun, laughter, storytelling and comedy along with a dash of psychotherapy!
Artists include comedians Aideen McQueen, Josephine Lacy, Kate Feeney, Mags McHugh and more. Music by Emileo.
THEATRE | 4 – 9 Mar
A Rose by Any Other Name
Rosemary Loughlin
Boys’ School
This one woman show charts Rose’s fascinating and life changing journey with Shakespeare from childhood to recent times. It centres around the controversial subject of Shakespeare authorship which takes Rose on a journey through parts of Italy and England on the trail of 16th Century poet and courtier Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford.