CultureNorthernIreland Newsletter

February 25, 2010

Greetings!

This issue author Emily DeDakis reads an extract from her contribution to The Yellow Nib, Joby Fox plays an acoustic version of his new single, and choreographer Andy Howitt describes how he brought his passions for football and dance together in Best.

We talk to Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, star of The Lovely Bones, author David Roberts goes for the jugular with The Twilight Gospel and Joe Nawaz dusts off his pom poms for High School Musical 3.

Win tickets to see Fatboy Slim and a copy of Garrett Carr's first novel in our competition, and read a mixed bag of reviews, from Owen McCafferty's sublime The Absence of Women to Edna
O'Brien's bizarre Haunted. Consider us thoroughly spooked.

Team CNI

Saoirse Ronan

The 15-year old, Oscar nominated actress on working with Peter Jackson on The Lovely Bones.

Dave Duggan

'The tension in the play breaks on this issue: Ireland as united with Britain, or Ireland as independent.'

RISING STARS: Louisiana Joyride

'That's an easy one! If I had my way I would have Patsy Cline resurrected just for the occasion.'

Verbal Magazine: The Twilight Gospel

'Mainstream Christian' author Dave Roberts goes for the jugular in spiritual critique of the Twilight series.

Garrett Carr

Author of The Badness of Ballydog talks about inspiration, publishing and seagulls.

The Yellow Nib Emily DeDakis reads an extract from her contribution to The Yellow Nib, edited by poet Ciaran Carson. Joby Fox The former punk on Japanese throwing stars and debut single, Perfect Stranger. Best Choreographer Andy Howitt on interpreting the footballer's passion and power through dance.

Ulster Orchestra, Ulster Hall, Feb 26. Classical concert featuring pieces by Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann featuring Irish pianist Finghin Collins.

Lee Mack, Waterfront Hall, Feb 27. The BAFTA winning comedian brings his trademark brand of gags and banter to Belfast.

Holi, St George's Market, Belfast, Feb 28. An afternoon of music, crafts and family fun to celebrate the Indian Festival of Colour.

Ceol agus Amhráin ó Albain, Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry, Mar 4. Music and song from Gaelic Scotland.

Best, Down Arts Centre, Mar 5. Maiden Voyage Dance Company's portrayal of the football legend.

Grand Ladies of Country, Millennium Forum, Derry, Mar 7. Country music stars including Stella Parton, Billie Jo Spears and Georgette Jones.


Win a pair of tickets to see Fatboy Slim at Giant's Park, a signed copy of Garrett Carr's novel The Badness of Ballydog, a DVD preview of The Boys of St Columb's, tickets to Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Grand Opera House and The David Lyttle Group at the Black Box.