Performing Arts Showcase Programme
Contemporary Dance
This year marks the first time Culture Ireland is presenting a contemporary dance showcase. The four companies chosen represent a modern and versatile dance scene in Ireland today and the showcase is presented in partnership with the Baryshnikov Arts Center.
Participating Companies: Daghdha Dance Company• Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre• Fearghus Ó Conchúir• Rex Levitates
Venue: Baryshnikov Arts Center, 450 W. 37th Street
Dates and Times: Jan 9: 11.30am–1pm | Jan 10: 12.30pm–2pm
Traditional Music
Participating Artists: Iarla Ó Lionáird • John Spillane • Caoimhín Ó Raghaillaigh & Brendan Begley • Caladh Nua • The Unwanted
Venue: Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st Street
Dates and Times: Jan 9 & 10: 8pm–10.30pm
Independent Traditional Music Showcases
Moya Brennan and Band
Venue: New York Suite, Hilton Hotel
Dates and Times: Jan 9 5.10pm & 11.25pm
David Munnelly Band
Venue: New York Suits, Hilton Hotel
Dates and Times: 19 Jan 11.05pm & 8.30pm
Contemporary Music
Participating Artists: Daniel Figgis' Snakes & Ladders [featuring Conor Brady, Roger Doyle, Daniel Figgis, Brian O'hUiginn, Toirse O'Riordain and Zealots]
Venue: The Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway
Dates and Times: Jan 8: 7.30pm
Theatre
Ireland has long been synonymous with internationally acclaimed theatrical productions and this January the Culture Ireland Showcase features 4 Irish theatre companies presenting a range of work. Highlights of the theatre showcase include the US premiere of a new Sam Shepard play by the Abbey Theatre, new Irish writing from Gúna Nua and winners of the Carol Tambor Award at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival and a theatrical song cycle by and about Irish gay men.
Silver Stars by Seán Millar [Brokentalkers] @ Under the Radar Festival
The Public Theater •425 Lafayette Street
Dates and Times: Jan 8: 7pm, Jan 9: 9.30pm, Jan 10: 2.30pm & 9.30pm , Jan 13: 9.30pm, Jan 14 &15: 7pm, Jan 16: 3.30pm
Little Gem by Elaine Murphy [Gúna Nua/Civic Theatre]
The Flea Theater •Tribeca at 41 White Street [between Broadway & Church Streets]
5 - 8 Jan 7pm•9 Jan 3pm& 7pm•10 Jan 1pm&5pm 13 Jan3pm&7pm•14 &15 Jan 7pm•16 Jan 3pm & 7pm
Mimic by Raymond Scannell
Performance Space 122•150 First Avenue
6 Jan7pm•8 Jan10pm•9 Jan7.30pm•11 Jan 10pm 12 Jan5pm•14 Jan8pm•15 Jan10.30pm•16 & 17 Jan8pm
Molloy, The End & First Love by Samuel Beckett & Moby Dick by Herman Melville
[Gare St Lazare Players Ireland]
Shetler Studios•244 W. 54th Street [between Broadway & 8th Avenue]
8 – 10 Jan 12pm & 2.30pm
Ages of the Moon by Sam Shepard [The Abbey Theatre]
Linda Gross Theater •336 W 20th St
12 Jan - 7 Mar