Daily Archives: April 28, 2010

Competition Closed: Nouveau Vaudeville Cabaret Night

  By Darren Byrne | April 28, 2010 - 1:00 pm | Competitions, Events, The Culch
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*** Competition Closed *** *** Congratulations to the winner, Elaine Cox *** *** Thank you to everyone who entered *** Hey, fancy a different kind of night out in Dublin? Fed up of the standard pub fare and want an evening’s entertainment that’s anything but run-of-the-mill? Nouveau Vaudeville will bring back the old glamour of Vaudeville – with a modern flare to it. Nouveau Vaudeville is song, dance and……bellydance. Mishmashing vintage and modern music, costuming and performance to bring you something new, it promises to be a fun and even magical night (I’m assured). On Saturday May 8th in Crawdaddy on Harcourt Street, we will be witness to an evening of music and dance from burlesque to modern bellydance, with performers from the four corners of the world. The evening’s special guest star, Bella A Go Go, brings her own inimitable style and grace to the evening with song and … There’s more →

Competition Closed: Shawshank Redemption Returns to The Gaiety

  By Darren Byrne | April 28, 2010 - 9:31 am | Competitions, Site News, The Arts, The Culch, Theatre
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*** Competition Closed *** *** Congratulations to Audrey, Prendee and Aideen *** *** Thank you to everyone who entered *** I went to see the stage adaptation of Shawshank Redemption last year with some trepidation. It was destined to be compared to the classic 1994 Frank Darabont film which became many people’s favourite movie of all time. To try recreate the power and gravity of the film on stage was going to be a near impossible task. And yet, Owen O’Neill and Dave John’s interpretation of Stephen King’s short story immediately began ploughing its own furrows. The opening sounds of sirens, the introduction of Warden Stammas and the biblical stripping of Andy Dufresne and the other ‘fresh meat’, were clearly geared towards rattling free of the preconceptions, aiming to present something new and different.

Competition Closed: The Glorious Cathy Davey

  By Darren Byrne | April 28, 2010 - 9:31 am | Competitions, Gigs, Music, Site News, The Culch
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***Competition Closed *** *** The winners are Brendan and Julius who win a pair of tickets each *** *** Thank you to everyone who entered *** I am a long time fan of the brilliant Irish singer/songwriter, Cathy Davey. Her second album, Tales of Silversleeve is one of my favourite albums and the very catchy Sing For You Supper and Reuben are often found bouncing around my head. Davey’s third album, The Nameless, will be released on May 7th and the first single from the album is Little Red. Check out Cathy’s MySpace page to hear it. To coincide with The Nameless, Cathy will be performing at the Olympia Theatre Dublin, Friday 14th May as part of a full Irish Tour. This special Olympia show will be her first Dublin show in 16 months where she will showcase some never before heard songs from her new album along with all … There’s more →

Competition: Win a Samsung S3500 Mobile in Competition Season

  By Darren Byrne | April 28, 2010 - 9:30 am | Competitions, Site News, The Culch
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It’s Competition Season on Culch.ie. We have just given away the very sought after tickets to MGMT and the Kele Okereke competition is open for a few more days. Today we will be offering you the chance to win tickets to see the wonderful Cathy Davey on May 15th. Coming up in a few days, you could win tickets to the rescheduled Powderfinger’s fairwell gig in Vicar Street on May 31st. For theatre lovers among you I have a few pairs of tickets available for the return of the Shawshank Redemption to the Gaiety Theatre. Coming up in a few weeks is Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest starring the wonderful Stockard Channing as Lady Bracknall - keep an eye on Culch.ie for your chance to see her on stage. If you’re looking for something a little different, I am giving away tickets to the Nouveau Vaudeville Cabaret Night … There’s more →