Theatre at the Helix

There's sibling rivalry, medival jocks, shakespearian loansharks and much more at the Helix this October - December
There's a fantastic line-up at the Helix this Winter. Don't forget to check out their Music, Family and Special Events listing for more brilliant productions!
 
THEATRE LOVETT PRESENTS
A MAN IN HALF
Date:10th October
Time: 19.30
Tickets: €18 (adult), €14 (children)
A Man in Half is an interactive play for children aged 10+ inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It is a one-man show, a gripping drama of suspense, terror and humour starring Louis Lovett. 

David Hull Promotions presents for OEW productions   
On Eagle's Wing
Date: Sat 11 -Sun 12 October
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €35, €32
On Eagle's Wing starring Peter Corry and Alyth McCormack is an epic tale of emigration, separation, love and loyalty. Pipes, drums, actors and dancers tell the story of a people who over 300 years, gave America 17 presidents, some of the richest dynasties on earth and a whole host of rogues and revolutionaries along the way.

Hansel and Gretel
School Shows
Date: 14th - 17th October
Time: 11.00
Tickets: €11 (1 Teacher free for every 10 students)
Family Shows
Date: 15th, 17th & 18th October
Time: 14.30 (18th only), 19.30
Tickets: €18 (adult), €14 (children)
Is hunger stronger than love? Hansel and Gretel's journey takes them from a house with empty cupboards and a mother who doesn't like children to a house made of sweets and someone who just loves children, on toast! Lyngo serve up a musical theatre treat with their captivating songs and haunting imagery for families and children aged 4+
 
Westside Presents
Blondalot
Date: 25th - 27th October 
Time: 11.00 (27th), 14.30 (26th) 19.30 (25th & 26th), 20.00 (27th)
Tickets: €20
Imagine a different Dark Ages, where the damsels were all fashion-conscious, the knights were all football jocks and King Arthur was, as far as his daughter was concerned, a medieval ATM machine.
Choreographed by Irish and International Choreographers, including some of London's leading Westend performers.
           
Me & Gildea
Venue: The Helix - The Theatre
Date: 26th October
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: €18
Kevin Gildea - founder of The Comedy Cellar, a godfather of Irish Comedy, explosively funny, and Anne Gildea - founder of The Nualas & Funny Girls, wackily original come together for a laugh-stacked show of Sibling Revelry.This is grown-up comedy of the highest order.

Moore School of Dance PresentsThe Magic of Dreams
Date: 1st & 2nd November
Time: 14.30 & 19.30
Tickets: €20

International Programme Marketing Presents
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin Fry
Date: 5th - 7th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €35
Trained bereavement counsellor and TV Psychic, Colin Fry' aims will be to comfort people through a breathtakingly accurate evening of clairvoyance.

Second Age Theatre Company PresentsThe Merchant of Venice
Date: 6th - 21st November (Tues, Thurs & Fri)
Times: 13.00 (Thurs & Fri) / 20.00
Tickets: €25 - €22
Post show discussion after each matinée performances.
Under the direction of Alan Stanford, Second Age productions have become synonymous with large scale Classics produced to a world-class standard. Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is a debate on justice and mercy.

The Andrews Sisters' Show
Date: 8th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €40 - €30   
Derby Browne is joined by singing comediennes Susannah de Wrixon and Karen Egan in this show starring The Bugle Babes! Accompanied by Bing Crosby, played by Cormac Kenevey, The Moonlight Swing Orchestra, Burlesque with Bella A Go Go, and Swing and Jitterbug dancing!

Cork City Ballet & The Cork Opera House presentsThe Sleeping Beauty Suite & Divertissements
Date: 13th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €39.50 - €17.50 / €15 (schools)
Cork City Ballet' presents a suite from The Sleeping Beauty, along with a series of sparkling Divertissements in Act 1, which include Alan Foley's ballet Gira Con Me. The company will also present the Pas d'escalaf from the seafaring ballet Le Corsaire, and Willing & Able, a new jazz-ballet to the music by Prince.

Moscow City Ballet The Nutcracker
Date: 26th - 29th November
Time: 14.00 (26th & 29th only), 19.30
Tickets: €49.50 - €29.50 / €19 (26th@2pm  only) / €175 (family)
One of Russia's most successful international touring ballet companies, producing extravagant shows of amazing spectacle. Accompanied by the Moscow Ballet Orchestra they will perform at The Helix in their inimitable style for 6 performances only! An energetic and entertaining production with a demonstration of spectacular dancing - a remarkable display of skill, originality and athleticism of Moscow City Ballet's dazzling performers.

Theatreworx Productions Ltd Presents
The Sleeping Beauty (Panto)
Date: 29th November - 4th January
Tickets
 Previews (29th only): €16.50 / €18.50
Adult: €28.50
Children: €24
Family Ticket: €95
Times: 14.30 / 19.30 (varies - more details)
There will also be school shows available
Theres a new panto in town…. Oh yes there is!!! 'The Sleeping Beauty' guarantees to be a fun-packed traditional family pantomime for all ages! Written and directed by Karl Harpur, 'The Sleeping Beauty' is an outstanding panto, recommended to anyone willing to have a laugh.
RTE Concert Orchestra Movie Screening
The Wizard of Oz
Date: 3th - 5th December
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €35 - €22.50 / €120 (family ticket)
Back by popular demand following the phenomenally successful screenings of the classic movie to live orchestral accompaniment with conductor John Wilson and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man and friends and enjoy this stunning multimedia experience.

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