CultureNorthernIreland Newsletter

July 2, 2009

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This issue we examine how Northern Irish artists responded to the Troubles by visiting the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Art & Conflict conference and Troubles Archive exhibition in the Ormeau Baths Gallery.

We talk to the organisers of Orangefest and find out how to make a Lambeg drum, cry over Mowgli with QFT manager Susan Picken, attend a gig in a chip shop in Bandwidth Presents and review the best in music, dance, theatre and festivals.

Enter our competition to win a copy of Bap Kennedy's new album Howl On and tickets to An Audience With Ricky Hatton and discover the pleasures of time travel in our blog.

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Theatre of Witness
'People here have been through so much. We are crying out for whatever can help ease the hurt of the past.'

VERBAL MAGAZINE: Roman Holiday
The youthful James Joyce's hatred of his time in Rome may have been the inspiration for 'The Dead'.

My Cultural Life: Susan Picken
The manager of QFT on lunching with Truman Capote, making a film and crying over Mowgli.

Bandwidth Presents: In Stores Now
'We just filmed in a chip shop. John Shelley & The Creatures were using knives and forks as percussion.' Video Podcast

Orangefest
Twelfth celebrations get a radical overhaul. 'You can enjoy the theatre of it all without buying into the politics.'

Art & Conflict The ACNI conference features deputy first minister Martin McGuinness and South African justice Albie Sachs. London 2012 Open Weekend David Healy helps to launch the Open Weekends initiative and encourages arts organisations to take part. The Lambeg Drum Maker Richard Sterritt on the history of the instrument, traditionally used by Catholics as well as Protestants.

July 3, The Wilders, The Black Box.
Storming country, bluegrass and old-time tunes with a rockabilly heart.

Until July 4, Borders Between Communities, Millennium Court. An interactive installation using film,
graphic design and photography.

July 7, Ulster Scots Music & Dance, Strule Arts Centre. The alternative sound in Ulster Scots music.

July 8, Ricky Hatton, The Millennium Forum. An evening of comedy and boxing anecdotes with Ricky Hatton.

July 8, Dame Evelyn Glennie and the National Youth Orchestra, The Ulster Hall. Groundbreaking percussion from a world-famous performer.

Until July 18, Gary Shaw - Meander, Queen Street Studios. Watercolours based on the work of Sebastian Truchet.

Until July 31, Die Fledermaus, The Cuan. Castleward Opera's production of Strauss' romp through Viennese high society.

Until July 31, Joanne Glasset - Spinning Yarns, Clotworthy Arts Centre. An exhibition of textiles from Joanne Glasset.

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Win tickets to An Evening With Ricky Hatton at the Waterfront Hall (featuring special guest Frank Bruno), a copy of Bap Kennedy's new album Howl On and tickets to Ebony Bones at the Trans Festival.

MUSIC REVIEW: Stereo War Favourites Introducing the best band in NI. DANCE REVIEW: Under Current/A Poetic Phrase of Turns Echo Echo double bill. THEATRE REVIEW: Pick 'n' Mix Mini Festival Keeping the punters fit, despite the sweets. FESTIVAL REVIEW: Willowstone Festival Killyleagh welcomes a dignified crowd - until the sun goes down.

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