There's a fantastic line-up at the Helix this Spring. Don't forget to check out their Classical, Opera and Dance, Theatre, Family and Special Events listing for more brilliant productions!

 

15th April The Helix and JW promotions present
HAL KETCHUM
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €35

Blazing on the scene in the early 90's, Hal struck radio gold with his first single "Small Town Saturday Night", which shot to number one on the country charts. This award winning singer songwriter and Grand Ole Opry member proves he can still dazzle his faithful fans as well as draw in many new ones.

18th AprilSharon Shannon with The RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Venue: The Mahony Hall
Time:20.00
Tickets: €37.00, €32.00, €30.00, €26.00, €21.00, €10.50 (Conc.€33, €27, €22, €18, €9)

Sharon Shannon joins the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in a rare performance with a real "big band"! Featuring new arrangements of Neckbelly, Butterflies, Gaffo's Ball, Harmonium and many many more…

25th AprilRTÉ Concert Orchestra & Big BandBig Band on Broadway
Venue: The Mahony Hall
Time: 8pm
Tickets: €37.00, €32.00, €30.00, €26.00, €21.00, €10.50

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra & Big Band celebrates two great music genres: musical theatre and the big band swing! Hear favourite numbers from Anything Goes, The Sound of Music, The King & I, Annie, Kismet and Oklahoma! The show includes 'jive' versions of Johnny One Note, The Street Where You Live and Wonderful Guy as well as numbers from current Broadway hits like Spamalot, Mary Poppins and more…

26th April
Pat Egan presents
REBECCA STORM & HER BIG BAND: You Don't Bring me Flowers - The Barbara Streisand Songbook
Time: 8pm
Tickets: €37.50, €30

Presenting a magical combination of the songs, glamour and stories of Barbra Streisand performed by Ireland's first lady of "musical theatre". Rebecca Storm returns with her amazing show and is joined on stage by her 13-piece big band and singers. Together they deliver a powerful rendition of all the Streisand classics including: 'Woman in Love'  'Don't Rain on My Parade'  'Evergreen' 'No More Tears (Enough is Enough)' 'Hello Dolly' 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers' and 'Second Hand Rose'. This is one Streisand concert you can leave you wellies at home for.

27th April
Pat Egan presents
SONNY KNOWLES IN CONCERT
Date: 27th April
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €35, €30, €25

To celebrate his 50th year in show-business, Sonny Knowles returns to recapture his place among the great live performers of the Irish music scene. For this very special concert, Sonny will be joined by his Big Band, MC Sil Fox, and some very special guest.

 

29th April
St. Peters Male Voice Choir & Guests
Venue: The Theatre
Date: Tues 29 Apr
Time:19.30
Tickets: €20 / Conc. €15
 
A fantastic evening's entertainment with Ireland's leading Male Voice Choir.

1st May
The Helix and JW promotions present
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €39.50, €35 / €27.50 (conc.)

Formed some six and a half decades ago, The Blind Boys of Alabama predate Elvis, Little Richard and Al Green! Yet even in their 70s, they'rere still the at the top of the gospel charts and have won an impressive four consecutive Grammy Awards over the past four years. In recent years, The Blind Boys have proven themselves masters of bringing out the most spiritual aspects of mainstream music, while at the same time bringing the music of the church straight to the roadhouse. During this amazing run, the cover tunes and collaborations have been consistently tasty and organic, seasoned with a time-tested understanding of the sounds that move Man's soul.

2nd May
Joe Gallagher Entertainments present
THE AMERICAN DRIFTERS
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €27.50, €25

Decades of live touring have honed The American Drifters show into the smooth and sassy sound it is today. So take a trip down memory lane, as they perform all the hits that made them household names around the Globe. Hits include 'Under The Boardwalk' 'Save The Last Dance For Me' 'Kissing in The Back Row'  'Come on Over To My Place'  'Saturday Night at The Movies' and many more.

10th May
The Helix presents
AN EVENING WITH WILLARD WHITE: A TRIBUTE TO PAUL ROBESON
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €29.50 / €25

Paul Robeson's love of the people led him to work tirelessly as a campaigner for civil rights, and was an integral part of his choice of repertoire as a performer.  Willard White pays tribute to him in an evening of "music of the people" from around the world.  Folksongs, it has been said, express the history, culture and spirit of a people.  He is accompanied by Neal Thornton, who has arranged all the songs for this programme, at the piano and Richard Bolton on guitar. The linking narrative tells the story of Robeson's life and the songs he sang.

The Helix
DCU
Collins Avenue
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Box Office: 01 700 7000