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September 2, 2010
 
 







 

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GifThis issue we find out what attractions to look out for at the Belfast Festival at Queen's and Culture Night Belfast, learn about the healing value of the arts with brain injury charity Headway and chat with author Tara West about crusty-toed tights ahead of the Aspects Irish Literature Festival.

Peter Geoghegan gives comedian Jimeoin a chance and regrets it, Joe Nawaz revisits his childhood with Our House by MT4Uth and the ex-Dr Feelgood guitarist still makes Andrew Johnston feel good.

Finally, win tickets to the satirical Stand-Off at Stormont, NI acts at Belfast Music Week and a weekend pass to the Benedict Kiely Literary Weekend.

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Belfast Festival at Queen'sBelfast Festival at Queen's
Find out what Colin Bateman makes of his first stage play and check out the best programme in years.

Conor O'CleryConor O'Clery
The award-winning journalist discusses his career and looks forward to the Benedict Kiely Literary Weekend.

HeadwayWhy The Arts Matter: Headway
Thanks to an Arts Council grant, the brain injury charity is helping sufferers to cope through the arts.

Tara WestMy Cultural Life: Tara West
'If there is a bollard, I will fall over it. Fodder was picked up by the first publisher I sent it to. I was owed.'

Derek LandySkulduggery Pleasant
Children's author Derek Landy has sold over 17 million books worldwide - now the Dublin writer is heading north.

Danielle Hicks-GallagherBetween The Woods And The Water
Danielle Hicks-Gallagher draws upon a love of poetry and folk music in her first solo exhibition.



CNI Podcasts

Culture Night BelfastCulture Night Belfast
Another evening of one-off events, and this year's programme is bulging at the seams with new attractions.Headphones

Nothing About Us...Nothing About Us...
A new artwork is unveiled in the Shankill Estate, featuring photographs of residents through the years.  Video Podcast


A boutique festival run by those who care about festivals and set in the most beautiful place in Ireland.   Video Podcast  






Culture Live!

Summer Jazz NightsTommy Fleming, The Alley Theatre, Strabane, Sept 11. The 'Voice of Ireland' brings his unique singing voice to the Alley Theatre
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InteractStormont, Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, Sept 15 - Oct 2.

Gerry Kelly and Michael McGimpsey end up in the middle of a militant protest.

Anthony TonerAnthony Toner Trio in Concert, Burnavon Arts Centre, Cookstown, Sept 18. Thought-provoking songs and great road stories from three musicians.

FameFame the Musical, Grand Opera House, Belfast, Sept 21-25. The winners of the RTE casting programme take to the stage.

MadlyWomen Behaving Madly, The Old Courthouse, Antrim, Sept 23.
Three women have very different reasons for needing a particular neglected garden.

Kit DownesKit Downes Trio, Sonic Arts Research Centre, Belfast, Sept 25 An ultra-refined, ultra-cool, Mercury Music Prize nominated jazz trio.

Orion Duo Recital,
Malone, Belfast, Sept 28. A chance to hear the Ulster Orchestra's new principal clarinet play chamber music.
  

One Man Lord of the RingsOne Man Lord of the Rings, Belfast Waterfront Studio, Oct 1-2. A recreation of Middle-Earth using nothing but imagination and elbow pads.




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Benedict KielyWin tickets to satirical comedy Stand-Off At Stormont, a weekend pass to the Benedict Kiely Literary Weekend and tickets to a Love Buzz Presents gig with Colenso Parade and Kasper Rosa and a giggingni.com concert from Seven Summits during Belfast Music Week.

What the critics say


Guns n' RosesMUSIC REVIEW: Guns n' Roses
More panto than power-rock - Axl Rose loses the plot.

SoulBoyFILM REVIEW: SoulBoy
Northern Soul disciple Mike Catto digs the tunes, but little else.

JimeoinCOMEDY REVIEW: Jimeoin
Can the adopted Ozzie cut it in Edinburgh? Peter Geoghegan is unconvinced.

MT4UthTHEATRE REVIEW: Our House
The songs of Madness get the MT4Uth treatment.

Paul WellerMUSIC REVIEW: Paul Weller/Wilco Johnson
The egos compete in Belfast - and there's a clear winner.


 

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