There's dance, Gospel Music, a relationship saga, an Irish musical legend and more at the Pavilion between now and the end of November!
The vibrant Pavilion Theatre has been bringing the finest in theatre, dance and music (from Ireland and abroad) to Dun Laoghaire since 2000. Funded by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and The Arts Council, the theatre is the focal point of the Pavilion complex, which is also choc full of restaurants, shops, bars and leisure facilities!
They've a brilliant musical line between now and the end of the year, so why not check the listings below, then book you tickets online and enjoy the great Pavilion Theatre atmosphere for yourself.
And don't forget to check out the brilliant plays at the Pavilion Theatre this November/December
Music Theatre Ireland presents
The Last Five Years
Date: 6th - 8th November
Time: €25 / €22
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical performance telling the story of two young people and their five year relationship. Poignant, heartfelt and at times hilariously funny, this compelling story reflects our changing attitude to relationships in a career-driven society where choice and alternative options abound.
Date: 6th - 8th November
Time: €25 / €22
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical performance telling the story of two young people and their five year relationship. Poignant, heartfelt and at times hilariously funny, this compelling story reflects our changing attitude to relationships in a career-driven society where choice and alternative options abound.
An Evening With Frances Black
Date: 9th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €30 / €27.50
To coincide with the release of her 40 track album, The Essential Frances Black, the ever-popular Frances Black will be performing at Pavilion Theatre as part of her winter tour 2008. Frances, who has twice been the recipient of one of the highest honours in Irish music, the IRMA Best Irish Female award, is sure to enchant with her unique blend of gorgeous singing and personal anecdotes.
Dance Theatre of Ireland/NOW Dance Company
Parallel Horizons / Under the Roof
Date: 12th - 15th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €18 / €16
Dance Theatre of Ireland and NOW Dance Company (Korea), join forces in this exciting cross-cultural collaboration featuring a stunning cast of 12 dancers & musician/drummers. Two outstanding new works influenced by the nuance of tradition, reflecting on our shared (and unique) experiences: family, home, identity, separation and change. Two cultures, two traditions, two unique music and dance histories. The past brought forward, the visual, the sensual and the sentient. East meets West in a riveting programme of dance and music. Just returned from a hugely successful Korean tour. Don't miss it !
Date: 9th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €30 / €27.50
To coincide with the release of her 40 track album, The Essential Frances Black, the ever-popular Frances Black will be performing at Pavilion Theatre as part of her winter tour 2008. Frances, who has twice been the recipient of one of the highest honours in Irish music, the IRMA Best Irish Female award, is sure to enchant with her unique blend of gorgeous singing and personal anecdotes.
Dance Theatre of Ireland/NOW Dance Company
Parallel Horizons / Under the Roof
Date: 12th - 15th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €18 / €16
Dance Theatre of Ireland and NOW Dance Company (Korea), join forces in this exciting cross-cultural collaboration featuring a stunning cast of 12 dancers & musician/drummers. Two outstanding new works influenced by the nuance of tradition, reflecting on our shared (and unique) experiences: family, home, identity, separation and change. Two cultures, two traditions, two unique music and dance histories. The past brought forward, the visual, the sensual and the sentient. East meets West in a riveting programme of dance and music. Just returned from a hugely successful Korean tour. Don't miss it !
Susannah de Wrixon and the Jim Doherty Trio
The Autumn/Winter Collection, with Cormac Kenevey
Date: 16th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €20
The Autumn/Winter Collection with special guest Cormac Kenevey
It's that time of year when this dynamic team show off their exceptional musical taste and fabulous frocks with the bonus of jazz .
Date: 16th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €20
The Autumn/Winter Collection with special guest Cormac Kenevey
It's that time of year when this dynamic team show off their exceptional musical taste and fabulous frocks with the bonus of jazz .
Irish Pink Floyd
Date: 23rd November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €20
Irish Pink Floyd return to Pavilion Theatre on Nov 23rd with their classic interpretation of Dark Side of the Moon, an all new greatest hits show and a new lighting and visual show based on the legendary Pink Floyd Pulse tour of the early nineties. A casual fan will find much to enjoy with hits like Another Brick in the Wall and Money on the set lists, whilst for diehard fans the Irish Pink Floyd regularly feature songs from the Pink Floyd back catalogue that you hope for but don't expect to hear.
Raglane Productions presents
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €20
Irish Pink Floyd return to Pavilion Theatre on Nov 23rd with their classic interpretation of Dark Side of the Moon, an all new greatest hits show and a new lighting and visual show based on the legendary Pink Floyd Pulse tour of the early nineties. A casual fan will find much to enjoy with hits like Another Brick in the Wall and Money on the set lists, whilst for diehard fans the Irish Pink Floyd regularly feature songs from the Pink Floyd back catalogue that you hope for but don't expect to hear.
Raglane Productions presents
Harlem Gospel Choir
Date: 28th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €33.50
Having performed for Nelson Mandela at Yankee Stadium, for the Pope in Central Park, with the Chieftains on their US tour, and on U2's Rattle and Hum album, film, and tour, the Harlem Gospel Choir returns to Ireland for an extensive tour. Through their songs of inspiration, soul and spirit, the Choir devotes its time to spreading the joy of faith throughout the world. Not to be missed.
Date: 28th November
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €33.50
Having performed for Nelson Mandela at Yankee Stadium, for the Pope in Central Park, with the Chieftains on their US tour, and on U2's Rattle and Hum album, film, and tour, the Harlem Gospel Choir returns to Ireland for an extensive tour. Through their songs of inspiration, soul and spirit, the Choir devotes its time to spreading the joy of faith throughout the world. Not to be missed.
Josh Johnston - Asylum Harbour
Date: 7th December
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €20 / €17
Local pianist / composer Josh Johnston (Roesy, David & Josh) returns to Pavilion Theatre with a 6-piece band to play songs and instrumental numbers from his current solo album Asylum Harbour, a collection of songs about identity, belonging and the search for calm in this crazy, mixed-up world.
Date: 7th December
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €20 / €17
Local pianist / composer Josh Johnston (Roesy, David & Josh) returns to Pavilion Theatre with a 6-piece band to play songs and instrumental numbers from his current solo album Asylum Harbour, a collection of songs about identity, belonging and the search for calm in this crazy, mixed-up world.
Music Network & Pavilion Classical Club presentsCallino Quartet
Date: 10th December
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €16 / €14
The Callino Quartet has performed with the Vogler and Belcea string quartets, pianist Barry Douglas, alt. rockers The Arcade Fire and jazz guitarist John Abercrombie. Callino has commissioned and premiered new works by Ian Wilson, Raymond Deane, Ronan Guilfoyle, Kimmo Hakola, and worked closely with Edgar Meyer, Peteris Vasks and Franghiz Ali-Zadeh on their works for string quartet.
Date: 10th December
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €16 / €14
The Callino Quartet has performed with the Vogler and Belcea string quartets, pianist Barry Douglas, alt. rockers The Arcade Fire and jazz guitarist John Abercrombie. Callino has commissioned and premiered new works by Ian Wilson, Raymond Deane, Ronan Guilfoyle, Kimmo Hakola, and worked closely with Edgar Meyer, Peteris Vasks and Franghiz Ali-Zadeh on their works for string quartet.
Brian Kennedy
Date: 16th December
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €30
Brian gives his refreshing interpretations of a unique collection of beautiful songs, which include You Are So Beautiful To Me (originally sung by Joe Cocker), Night & Day (Frank Sinatra), Let's Stay Together (Al Green) and Gaye (Clifford T Ward). His latest album Interpretations and concert performances are full of great surprises as Brian effortlessly crosses musical genres and eras - songs from the past and present.
The Julie Dillon Jazz Ensemble
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €30
Brian gives his refreshing interpretations of a unique collection of beautiful songs, which include You Are So Beautiful To Me (originally sung by Joe Cocker), Night & Day (Frank Sinatra), Let's Stay Together (Al Green) and Gaye (Clifford T Ward). His latest album Interpretations and concert performances are full of great surprises as Brian effortlessly crosses musical genres and eras - songs from the past and present.
The Julie Dillon Jazz Ensemble
Date: 20th December
Time: 20.00
Tickets: €20 / €18
Dublin based Jazz/Funk/Soul vocalist Julie Dillon has to date beaten an exciting and impressive path through the Irish jazz scene. Her career has featured performances on the Main Stage at Electric Picnic, Cork Jazz and Bray Jazz Festivals and as a lead vocalist with the Global Funk Orchestra. Accompanied by her ensemble, (Cello; Double Bass; Drums; Horn; Guitar and Keys), Julie hosts this unique evening of freshly arranged jazz standards (Billy Holiday, Nina Simone, Etta James) as well as her own compositions.
Dublin based Jazz/Funk/Soul vocalist Julie Dillon has to date beaten an exciting and impressive path through the Irish jazz scene. Her career has featured performances on the Main Stage at Electric Picnic, Cork Jazz and Bray Jazz Festivals and as a lead vocalist with the Global Funk Orchestra. Accompanied by her ensemble, (Cello; Double Bass; Drums; Horn; Guitar and Keys), Julie hosts this unique evening of freshly arranged jazz standards (Billy Holiday, Nina Simone, Etta James) as well as her own compositions.
