Nature of event: Performance and discussion of genesis of riverrun, a one-woman show interpreting the role of the River in James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake, and at the end of the season, a discussion between the creator, Olwen Fouére and Professor Ronán McDonald. Where: Adelaide Festival and University of Adelaide, respectively. When: The show runs at … Continue reading
Posted in February 2015 …
Sharon Shannon Tour 2015
The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status Continue reading
Beckett Triptych at the Adelaide Festival
Nature of event: Beckett Triptych featuring three of Australia’s greatest actors, Paul Blackwell, Peter Carroll and Pamela Rabe in three perfect theatrical gems: Footfalls, Eh Joe and Krapp’s Last Tape. Where: Adelaide Festival Centre, State Theatre Company, Scenic Workshop and Rehearsal Room, King William Road, Adelaide. When: Fri 20 Feb 2015, 7:00pm to Wed 25 Feb 2015 @ 7:00pm Cost: Preview: … Continue reading
Riverrun’s Olwen Fouéré talks to Tinteán
Riverrun, an adaptation of the last section of Finnegans Wake, by Olwen Fouéré, had its genesis in Sydney in 2011…. Continue reading
St Brigit’s Crosses.
the St Brigid’s cross is living proof that prejudice and anti tolerance will not win. Continue reading
The Rolling Wave – a recital of old and new music for uilleann pipes
The Rolling Wave will offer a glimpse into the rich history of the piping tradition Continue reading
Public Lecture on Irish/Imperial Sculptor
Foley produced art for the world, not just for his home nation. Continue reading
More Utopians … New Wales in Patagonia
The Welsh experiment in nationalist utopianism…. Continue reading
Ulysses, Burke, Edgeworth, and Chandler.
We are indebted to Professor Chandler for placing Edgeworth’s fine novel before us. It is a multi-faceted work deserving of much study for its range of characters, comedy, satire, social commentary, philosophy and scholarship. Continue reading
Responsibility in Revolutionary Times: the case of Thomas MacDonagh
‘Dear boy, you’ll be shot’, Edward Martyn’s comment was sadly prophetic as MacDonagh left his last business meeting with colleagues in the Irish Theatre. Continue reading