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April 8, 2010
 
 







 

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In this issue, Belfast hair-rockers Ashanti return after a 13 year sabbatical. Unlucky for some? Sean Kelly, director of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, reveals the packed 2010 programme and Garbhan Downey profiles a cultural hero of Derry, the eccentric Bishop Frederick Hervey.

Our fearless reviewers do Transylvanian transexuals, go hungry for Lunchtime Theatre and plunge into the latest controversial read from Philip Pullman.

Finally, don't miss your chance to win tickets to Don Pasq
uale at the Grand Opera House, Bill Wyman at the Millennium Forum and a tantalising selection of CQAF events.

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Bishop HerveyNorthern Lights: Frederick Hervey
Garbhan Downey on the mad, bad, art collecting Bishop of Derry, prankster and playwright of old.

TaiwanA View from Napoleon's Nose
'The Taiwanese audience was fascinated by the exhibition because their country, like ours, is politically divided.'

James GraceyMy Cultural Life: James Gracey
Writing a book on the Italian Godfather of Gore was an offer James Gracey couldn't refuse.

Niamh PerryRISING STAR: Niamh Perry
'The role of Nancy was advertised as a young, quirky character. I've always loved Oliver.'

Elliot Levey by Johan PerssonNT LIVE: Elliot Levey
The Habit of Art actor reveals how much fun it is to be grumpy, before the live broadcast of Alan Bennett's latest play.
 

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Cathedral Quarter Arts FestivalCathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Director Sean Kelly on why Dark Horses won't keep people away from this year's festival.  Headphones

UndertonesGood Vibes from the Undertones
A punk, an anti-slavery jeweller from Belfast and Bill Clinton walk into a bar ...      

AshantiAshanti
Fearsome hair-rock legends from Belfast return after 13 years.          







Culture Live!
 
Ronnie GreerRonnie Greer's Blues Band, Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Apr 10. The guitarist and his band sing the blues with their new material.

The John Hewitt SocietyJohn Hewitt Spring Festival, Londonderry Arms Hotel, Carnlough, Apr 10. Events including a talk by actor Ciaran Hinds and poetry readings by Sinead Morrisey and Frank Ormsby.
  
The Knicker Lady
The Knicker Lady, Island Arts Centre, Lisburn, Apr 16. Rosemary Hawthorne proves that knickers aren't all pants.

Studio Symphony Orchestra
 The Havelock Nelson Concert 2010, Campbell College, Apr 17. The Studio Symphony Orchestra perform Glinka, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky with young pianist Cathal Breslin.
 
The EventThe Event, Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick, Apr 17. A one man show deconstructing the theatrical experience, performed by David Calvitto. 

Girls' Night OutGirls' Night Out, Millennium Forum, Derry, Apr 19-24. A story of love, laughter and men in thongs.

 
The Marriage of FigaroThe Marriage of Figaro, Grand Opera House, Belfast, April 21 - 22. English Touring Opera brings Mozart's masterpiece to the stage.

Michael McHaleMichael McHale Recital Tour, various venues, Apr 21-25. The young pianist performs in venues in Belfast, Portstewart, Lisburn, Armagh and Downpatrick.

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Reginald D. HunterWin tickets to Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival events, including Reginald D Hunter, The Divine Comedy, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Howard Marks, Eliza Carthy and Three Women.

You can also see the English Touring Opera's Don Pasqualeor Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, part of the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival.

What the critics say
Rocky Horror ShowTHEATRE REVIEW: Rocky Horror Show
Transexual Transylvanians in Belfast.

Lavery pictureVISUAL ARTS REVIEW: A New Order
Joanne Savage wants 'The Green Coat'.
 
Job Interview millieTHEATRE REVIEW: Lunchtime Theatre
Get some culture at lunch instead of a sandwich.
 
Pullman's Book CoverBOOK REVIEW: The Good Man Jesus and Scoundrel Christ
Philip Pullman's at it again, says Peter Geoghegan.

 

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