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August 5, 2010
 
 







 

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CultureNorthernIrelandThis issue we get a taster of David Park's forthcoming novel at the John Hewitt International Summer School, learn about the Indian dance craze sweeping the nation and join rockers Polar Beyond on the roof of the Europa Hotel.

August Craft Month opens at the Ormeau Baths Gallery, pupils perform for Nelson McCausland at the Ulster-Scots Summer Scheme and Aidan O'Neill says it's 'an honour' to play George Best.

We review the best in film, literature and theatre and give away tickets to Mumford & Sons, Seasick Steve and more at the Open House Festival. Get your roots on!

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KathakKathak
ArtsEkta bring the ancient Indian dance form to Northern Ireland via the new South Asian Dance Academy.

Paul KennedyThe Black North
Playwright Paul Kennedy brings political theatre back to west Belfast as part of Feile An Phobail.

Charlie HerronMcCauley's War
Former headmaster Charlie Herron publishes his debut novel aged 74, about youth and wartime in Derry.

Aidan O'NeillMy Cultural Life: Aidan O'Neill
'It's an honour to play George Best,' says the Tipperary-born actor as he treads the boards in Dancing Shoes.

Bandwidth PresentsBandwidth Presents: Polar Beyond

The two-piece join Will McConnell on the roof of the Europa Hotel for an outdoor acoustic session like no other.
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Sophie MotleyVincent River
Director Sophie Motley is adamant that Philip Ridley's play about a homophobic hate crime is 'not an issues play'.Video Podcast


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Open House FestivalOpen House Festival
Director Kieran Gilmore has scheduled the best programme yet, but what's he really looking forward to?        Headphones

Nelson McCauslandUlster-Scots Summer School
Young students perform for the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure Nelson McCausland.                      Video Podcast


Watch a video featuring David Park reading from his forthcoming novel.Video Podcast   






Culture Live!

KintraKintra, Alley Arts Centre, Strabane, August 7. Music from the 12-piece group, fusing Ulster-Scots and contemporary sounds.

Cupid Wore SkirtsCupid Wore Skirts, Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Aug 6-7. Belvoir Players production of Sam Cree's farcical comedy.

Les MiserablesLes Miserables School Production, Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, Aug 10-14. Student production of Victor Hugo's musical masterpiece.

Chess The MusicalChess The Musical, Millennium Forum, Derry, Aug 12-14. A rock opera performed by the Millennium Forum Youth Theatre Group.

The WoodsmithThe Woodsmith: Hans-Henning Pederson, The Old Courthouse, Antrim, Aug 16-Sept 3. Wood work exhibition by the Danish artist.


Accent WorkshopAccent Workshop, Gt Victoria Street Baptist Church, Belfast, Aug 16-20. Lyric Theatre run course for professional actors.

Kit Downes TrioKit Downes Trio, Sonic Arts Research Centre, Belfast, Sept 25. Ultra-cool vibes from the accomplished jazz trio.

Low Pay? Don't Pay!Low Pay? Don't Pay!, Waterfront, Belfast, Sept 24-26. Comedy play from Bruiser Theatre Company about shoplifting in times of need.

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Mumford & SonsWin tickets to see folk heroes Mumford & Sons at the Open House Festival, as well as Seasick Steve, Wilco and entry to the hottest market in town, ChilliFest, get your hands on a signed copy of Bernie McGill's debut novel The Butterfly Cabinet and try the worst and best of independent cinema at QFT with tickets to Gainsbourg and Birdemic - Shock and Terror, part of the Wick! QFT Bad Film Club.

What the critics say

GainsbourgFILM REVIEW: Gainsbourg
Mike Catto is bemused and amused by Joann Sfar's take on the French biopic.

Vincent RiverTHEATRE REVIEW: Vincent River
'Drenched in the ambience of inner-city entropy.'

CollusionBOOK REVIEW: Collusion
Murder most horrid in Stuart Neville's latest crime thriller.


Dancing ShoesTHEATRE REVIEW: Dancing Shoes
Fionola Meredith questions our obsession with national heroes.

Jump DerryBOOK REVIEW: Jump Derry
Garbhan Downey limbers up for a tale of love in the time of parkour.

American PsychoFILM REVIEW: Natural Born Killers
The slasher season comes to a grizzly end at QFT.

 

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