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Upcoming Events at the Grand Canal Theatre for Autumn Winter Season

1 AUTUMN–WINTER SEASoN 2010 ireland’s world class theatre

www.grandcanaltheatre.ie | follow us: facebook.com/GrandCanalTheatre welcoMe DEAR THEATRE GOERS, It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the Grand Canal Theatre’s Autumn- Winter season brochure. With over 200,000 customers visiting us in our fi rst fi ve months and shows from World Class Opera to major West End Productions, we are primed and ready for an exciting new season! To kick off, we welcome the fantastic ‘Rocky Horror Show’. This non-stop party is bursting at the seams with timeless classics including the “Time Warp”. Don’t worry! You don’t have to dress up to enjoy the fun! Don’t forget Michael Ball, in the role of his life as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. I am delighted to announce that Micky Dolenz from the 60’s super-group “The Monkees” will play the role of Michael Ball’s husband! In December, get ready to embark on a theatrical experience unlike any other with the West End smash-hit musical Scrooge! The record breaking, ‘stunningly spectacular’ London Palladium production is the perfect winter treat for the family. For music and dance lovers, we have great variety. After travelling the world, the Grammy award winning Tango Pasión opens in October. We have festive favourite Handel’s Messiah, Michael Bolton, Herbie Hancock, The Doobie Brothers and musical legends Colm Wilkinson and Red Hurley, supported by the legendary Rita Coolidge. For the entire family, we have the spectacular Snow White on Ice, with brilliant acrobatics, it makes ‘Dancing on Ice’ look amateur. We also have Barbie in The Nutcracker and the European Premiere of Bugs Bunny at The Symphony. Finally, I am proud to announce that coming in 2011 will be the hit West End shows, Calendar Girls and The Sound of Music. Our team are dedicated to creating an unforgettable night here at the theatre. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring an enjoyable experience every time you visit! Happy theatre going! Stephen Faloon. Grand Canal Theatre LUAS LUAS Spencer Dock Sean O’Casey Foot-Bridge Samuel Beckett Bridge O’Connell Bridge East Link Bridge Each square grid on this map represents 1/2 a square kilometre or approximately 7 minutes average walking time Heuston Station 2km / 28min walk The Spire chq Docklands Station Tara Street Station Grand Canal Dock Station Bolands Mill Government Buildings Waterways Visitor Centre Pearse Street Station Connolly Station Convention CentreThe O2 Grand Canal Theatre Shelbourne Park Trinity College St Stephens Green Merrion Square Busáras Gasworks Liffey Taxi (Weather/Tide Dependent) Port Tunnel Talbot Memorial Bridge Gardiner St Lower O’Connell St Parnell Sq East Parnell St Lombard St East Tara St Westmoreland St Westland Row Holles St Dorset St Upper Parnell St Capel St Capel St Dame St Ormond Quay Lower Abbey St Upper Abbey St Lower Wellington Quay Eden Quay Burgh Quay Custom House Quay Bachelors Wlk Aston Quay D’Olier St Amiens St North Wall Quay Sheriff St Upper Mayor St Lower Sir John Rogerson’s Quay Hanover Quay Charlotte Quay City Quay Hanover Street Pearse St Pearse St Fenian St Cuffe St Mount St Lower Leeson St Lower Pembroke St Terrace Earlsfort Shelbourne Rd Grand Canal St Mount St Upper Lower Baggot St Nassau St Ringsend Rd Bath Avenue Bridge St East Wall Rd East Rd City Quay Macken St Macken St Cardiff Lane South Lotts Rd Grafton St Dawson St Merrion St Upr Haddington Rd Fitzwilliam St RIVER DODDER ROYAL CANAL Commons St RIVER LIFFEY GRAND CANAL DOCK New Wapping St Forbes Street Lime St. Castleforbes Rd Guild St Seville Place 12913090127142 747748 4351 A4242 AB53 31 3838 AC 54 787 ABD 2019 41N33N 9263 5846 145 118117 116 121 42N 27N 746 31N 123122 83 29N 48 16 40123 11 1313 11 AC AB A 1916 48 A 14 16 A 27 BC 3 121 2 122 10 145 16 10 A8 46 ABC 16 58 C 746 19 4 7 5 ABD7 14 48 63 38 46 DE AA 38ACA A A A B 14 A 213 5077 A56 A 46 ABC DEC 8 7 4563 84 939053 5A4 48 A1384A 5044 5677 1BC A 44 BC 6610 A 40N 26 88N 70N 39N 48 13 37 66N 25N 83 11 121116 25 A A19A14 A16 A 67 A A BD 66 AB 46 ABC46 DE 67N 51N 746 122 69N 32 AB31 B29 A 2720 B 2 A84N 2625 66 A AB67A Walking Times 45 Upper Circle Circle Stalls 11 4711N A 101 1015546 5748 9152444310 N E J A J A L A L A D A CC M CC M Legend Rail / Dart Line LUAS Red Line LUAS Green Line Pedestrian Route Bus Route Stop Car Park How to get here page 1 of 2 Travelling to Grand Canal Theatre is very simple. Situated overlooking the Grand Canal Dock, in the centre of Dublin, Grand Canal Theatre is well served by public transport, with Bus, Rail, LUAS and DART services all within a 20 minute walk from the venue. There are limited parking facilities around the venue, so we have created this transport connection map to make it easy for you to take your journey by public transport, ensuring you arrive on time to fully enjoy your visit. pedestrian entry points There is one entry point to the venue which is accessed from the Grand Canal Dock side of the building. Seating/Blocks Map hoW To fInD us Situated overlooking the Grand Canal Dock, in the centre of Dublin, Grand Canal Theatre is well served by public transport, with Bus, Rail, LUAS and DART services all within a 20 minute walk from the venue. There are limited parking facilities at the venue, so we have created this transport connection map to make it easier for you to take your journey by public transport, ensuring you arrive on time to fully enjoy your visit. Visitors from Northern Ireland can check their Translink timetable to visit us. RAIL / DART: BUS ROUTE STOP: LUAS RED LINE: LUAS GREEN LINE: PEDESTRIAN ROUTE: CAR PARK: EACH SQUARE gRId oN THIS MAp REpRESENTS 1/2 A SQUARE kIloMETRE oR AppRoX 7 MINUTES AVERAgE WAlkINg TIME. P 2 / 3

3 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 how to BooK In Person VISIT THE THEATRE’S BoX oFFICE Mon–Fri, 11.00am–6.00pm and show evenings. By Phone 0818 719 377 [from Ireland] 0844 847 2455 [from UK & N Ireland] TIckeTmasTer ouTleTs TICkETS AVAIlABlE FRoM TICkET- MASTER oUTlETS NATIoNWIdE. onlIne BookIng VISIT WWW.TICkETMASTER.IE & WWW.gRANdCANAlTHEATRE.IE Please Note: Not all concessions are available online. Telephone and Internet bookings subject to €1.50 s/c per ticket up to €12.00; 12.5% over €12.00 (max €5.95) / Agents €2.00 grouPs 10+ gET IT TogETHER! – Great discounts when you book a group of 10 or more. – Up to the minute information on shows and events. – Dedicated friendly service from our Group Bookings Team. T +353 (0) 1 677 7770 Mon–Fri, 10.00am–6.00pm E groups@grandcanaltheatre.ie No Booking Fee access SERVICE FoR dISABlEd pATRoNS Call for more information on all our services and facilities. T +353 (0) 1 677 7770 Boxes For availability please call: T +353 (0) 1 677 7770 (Our boxes are not bookable online. Boxes cannot be part-sold) The cIrcle cluB Tucked behind the theatre’s Circle seating area is The Circle Club, specifically designed for those who want something a little more special for their night at the theatre. With its magnificent views over the Grand Canal Basin, we have a limited number of annual memberships available to The Circle Club both Individual and Corporate. T +353 (0)1 674 2407 E thecircleclub@grandcanaltheatre.ie hosPITalITy Packages The perfect setting to entertain and be entertained. Choose from one of our packages, or alternatively speak directly with the team and tailor make your own. T +353 (0) 1 674 2407 E hospitality@grandcanaltheatre.ie Pre-TheaTre DInner Pre-theatre dinner is available on select shows. Why not upgrade to the exclusive Circle Club and make your night at the theatre a unique and luxurious experience. T +353 (0) 1 674 2407 E thecircleclub@grandcanaltheatre.ie TheaTre InformaTIon Please see our website for terms and conditions and other facilities available at the theatre. T +353 (0) 1 677 7999 Mon–Fri, 9.30am–5.30pm E justask@grandcanaltheatre.ie www.grandcanaltheatre.ie UPPER CIRCLE CIRCLE STALLS A L A L M CC M CC 4310914442 57484511 45465511 101 101 A J A J seatinG/BlocKs MaP GENERAL CONCESSIONS GROUPS 10+ CONCESSIONS STUDENT CONCESSIONS FAMILY CONCESSIONS KeY to shows CHILD CONCESSIONS SENIOR CONCESSIONS ACCESSCONCESSIONS MATINÉE

www.grandcanaltheatre.ie | follow us: facebook.com/GrandCanalTheatre reD hurley Red Hurley will perform his classic favourites and a number of stunning tracks from his inspirational new album ‘How Great Thou Art’. Red will be joined on the evening by the Legendary Rita Coolidge. This multi Grammy award winning singer will perform all her hits including ‘We’re All Alone’. OFFSET EVENTS PRESENTSoffseT 2010 3 Days, 24+ sPeakers, a lIfeTIme of InsPIraTIon! OFFSET 2010 is a 3 day creative conference featuring the world’s top creative talents presenting and debating their work, inspirations and more this October. Internationally renowned speakers include the legendary ad man George Lois, Wired Magazine US’s art director Scott Dadich, seminal graphic designers Mark Farrow, Lance Wyman and David Carson, artists Espo, Gary Baseman, Daniel Eatock, Tomer Hanuka, street art bloggers Wooster Collective, Irish creative’s David O’Reilly, Linda Brownlee, Alan Clarke, Celestine Cooney and other surprises still to be announced. sat 25 sePt DOORS: 6.30 PM STARTS: 7.30 PM FROM: €39.50 lIsa WIllIams Direct from the USA and star of ‘Oprah’, Lisa Williams, internationally acclaimed medium and clairvoyant is fi nally coming to Dublin. Communicating with loved ones on the other side, she works with spirit guides sharing her gift through audience readings helping to resolve past issues and providing closure and healing. Fri 1–sUn 3 oct DOORS: 9.00 AM STARTS: 10.00 AM FROM: €120.00 VALID FOR 3 DAYS www.iloveoffset.com OFFERS AVAILABLE IN CONCERT WITH THE LEGENDARY RITA COOLIDGE tUes 28 sePt DOORS: 7.00 PM STARTS: 8.00 PM FROM: €30.00 4 / 5

5 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 Join Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Tweety and Sylvester, Tom and Jerry, Scooby- Doo and The Flintstones for a feast of vintage cartoons on the big screen with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra playing full tilt underneath! After last year’s three sell-out Bugs Bunny on Broadway performances, Irish audiences will now be the fi rst in Europe to see its sequel concert, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. Packed with hilarious fresh material, as well as old favourites like What’s Opera, Doc? and The Rabbit of Seville, all conducted by Emmy Award- winner George Daugherty. Pure entertainment whatever your age – don’t miss it! Bugs Bunny aT The symPhony see YoUr FavoUrite classic looney Tunes as YoU have never seen theM BeFore! RTÉ AND WARNER BROS. PRESENTfrI 8 & saT 9 ocT FROM: €18.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE

www.grandcanaltheatre.ie | follow us: facebook.com/GrandCanalTheatre the rocKY horror show THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL — CoMES To IRElANd FoR 1 WEEk oNlY Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring Christopher Biggins as the Narrator and David Bedella as Frank. The Rocky Horror Show is bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp. Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror show is a non-stop party! Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it – be it. BE WARNED, THIS SHOW HAS RUDE PARTS! DAVIDBEDELLA AS FRANK ‘N’ FURTER CHRISTOPHERBIGGINS AS THE NARRATOR mon 11– saT 16 ocT FROM: €20.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS www.rockyhorror.co.uk 6 / 7

7 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 the soUnd oF MUsic THE WORLD’S BEST-LOVED MUSICAL, THE SoUNd oF MUSIC, IS CoMINg To dUBlIN dIRECT FRoM THE loNdoN pAllAdIUM IN 2011. This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s fl ight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike. With its unforgettable score The Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music. It’s the perfect family treat! A lAVISH, MUST-SEE TREAT – TELEGRAPH & ARGUS VISIT: WWW.THESoUNdoFMUSICToUR.CoM FROM: €25.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS WeD 6–saT 30 aPr 2011

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9 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 Tango PasIÓn THE GRAMMY AWARD WINNING TANGO PASIÓN SHOW IS A PROVEN SMASH HIT! cIrcus of horrors IF TARANTINO DIRECTED CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – THEN YOU WOULD BE HALF WAY THERE! Following the huge success of The Asylum, & The Day of the Dead, The Circus of Horrors has had a major revamp & is back with a fangtastic new show created to celebrate its 15th bloody year. The Four Chapters from Hell will take you on a journey through all four of the Circus of Horrors incarnations. The show contains some of the greatest, most bizarre & beautiful Circus acts on earth. All this plus Voodoo Warriors, Knife throwers and an almighty cast of 26 of the wildest, weirdest but most of all greatest performers on earth. Since its debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in 1996, the show has travelled the world and has played to hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic fans across all fi ve continents. ‘A pulverising show… if you liked Chicago, you’ll love this’ — DAILY MAIL ‘Sex on long, long legs. Welcome news for the capital’s screaming tango afi cionados... The Sexteto Mayor Orchestra makes magic from start to fi nish’ — THE TIMES mon 18– saT 23 ocT FROM: €20.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS DOORS: 6.30 PM STARTS: 7.30 PM FROM: €22.50 mon 8 noV

www.grandcanaltheatre.ie | follow us: facebook.com/GrandCanalTheatre snoW WhITe on Ice ‘JAW DROPPING’... ‘TRULY DAZZLING’ – THE STAgE‘AS FLASHY AS LAS VEGAS’ – THE TIMES The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on an a magical journey to the heart of the best loved fairy tale of all time, Snow White on Ice. The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience. This spell-binding show promises to be both lavish and spectacular, dazzling with its sheer beauty and elegance that will thrill the whole family. If you like Dancing on Ice you will love this show. VISIT: WWW.SNoWWHITEoNICE.CoM WILD ROSE LTD. PRESENTS WeD 27– sun 31 ocT FROM: €20.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS 10 / 11

11 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 The canaDIan Tenors FoUR gIFTEd YoUNg MEN WITH dIVERSE VoCAl STYlES, UNdENIABlE CHARM ANd INTERNATIoNAl Solo SUCCESS The Canadian Tenors’ music is an exciting blend of classical and contemporary pop that is thrilling audiences of all ages around the world. The Tenors are the incredibly powerful voices of four gifted young men with diverse vocal styles, undeniable charm and international solo success. They have recently appeared on Oprah alongside Celine Dion and in concert with Sting, Elton John and Sheryl Crow. They also performed at Sarah McLachlan’s Summer Sessions concert with Neil Young. colm WIlkInson In concerTBROADWAY AND BEYOND To lovers of musical theatre around the world, Colm Wilkinson defi nitely needs no introduction. On stages in London, New York, Toronto and beyond, he has fi rmly established himself as one of theatre’s greatest performers. His defi nitive portrayal of such leading characters as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” and the Phantom in “Phantom of the Opera” have brought the Irish born singer huge critical acclaim. This exclusive show will feature Broadway blockbusters like Music of the Night, Bring Him Home, The Impossible Dream, Somewhere, and many other musical favourites, as well as Irish classics and popular standards. This is a musical occasion that will live long in the memory of audiences. MUSIC MACHINE PRESENTS WeD 10 noV DOORS: 7.00 PM STARTS: 8.00 PM FROM: €30.00 sun 21 noV DOORS: 7.00 PM STARTS: 8.00 PM FROM: €32.50

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13 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 hairsPraY ‘THE MUSICAL WITH EVERYTHING – A TRIUMPH!’ – oBSERVER Starring Michael Ball in the role of his life as Edna Turnblad and The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz as the loveable Wilbur, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves. At the 2008 Olivier Awards, Hairspray won Best Musical, as well as Best Actor in a Musical for Michael Ball. The show has also won Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards, the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice awards, the Critic’s Circle Awards and the Variety Club Showbiz Awards. Hairspray is the musical with everything – the ultimate feel-good show which has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe. BOOK QUICKLY. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST! Tues 16 – saT 27 noV FROM: €25.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS

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15 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 Thurs 2 & saT 4 Dec DOORS: 7.00 PM STARTS: 8.00 PM FROM: €27.50 hanDel’s messIah FIONA MURPHY – SOPRANO, EAMONN MULHALL – TENOR, IMELDA DRUMM – MEZZO SOPRANO, OWEN GILHOOLY – BASS, DUBLIN BACH SINGERS, IRISH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA – CONDUCTED BY DAVID BROPHY There will be many performances of Messiah this year, but only one in the magnifi cent and inspiring settings of Grand Canal Theatre making this a concert not to be missed and a perfect way for family and friends to enjoy the festive spirit. Handel’s Messiah was fi rst performed in Fishamble Street in Dublin on April 13th 1742 and is an essential part of the Christmas festivities, so come and enjoy this magnifi cent music with the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, the acclaimed Dublin Bach Singers and world class soloists. BarBIe™ In The nuTcracker For the fi rst time in theatres, experience the full Barbie™ in the Nutcracker movie on the large screen with music performed live by the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Grammy Award-winner Arnie Roth. Come cheer Barbie™, in the starring role of Clara, as she helps the handsome Nutcracker defeat the evil Mouse King! Animated dance sequences choreographed by Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet and the beloved music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky create a unique ballet movie experience sure to delight the child in us all. BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. © 2010 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MUSIC MACHINE IN ASSOCIATION WITH MATTEL ENTERTAINMENT AND AWR MUSIC PRESENTS sun 12 Dec STARTS: 11.30 AM, 2 PM & 5 PM sun 19 Dec STARTS: 11 AM & 1.30 PM CHILDREN: €18.50, ADULTS: €24.50, FAMILY TICKET €77.60 please note show is 1 hr 15 mins approx with no interval MUSIC MACHINE PRESENTS

THRILLINGLY SPECTACULAR A GIGANTIC FEAST OF SONG AND DANCE WITH A MOUNTAIN OF MAGIC — EVENING NEWS SHOWS DON’T COME BETTER THAN THIS — SUNDAY TIMES www.grandcanaltheatre.ie | follow us: facebook.com/GrandCanalTheatre16 / 17

17 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 scrooGe ‘THIS BREATHLESS SOAR AWAY SHOW IS MAGNIFICENT’ —THE dAIlY EXpRESS The record breaking, ‘stunningly spectacular’ London Palladium production of Scrooge arrives at the Grand Canal Theatre in December. The perfect winter treat, Scrooge is a heartwarming family story with stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by magician Paul Kieve (acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter fi lms) and a fantastic musical score by Leslie Bricusse which features the Oscar nominated hit – ‘Thank You Very Much’. Tommy Steele, one of the most successful British entertainers of all time, returns to the stage for this production of Scrooge this festive season. Tommy’s performances at the London Palladium sent him into the record books as the star to have headlined the most performances at London’s most famous theatre. So get ready to embark on a magical theatrical experience unlike any other in this international smash-hit musical sensation Scrooge! Tues 7 Dec– sun 2 Jan FROM: €20.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS

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19 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, the award winning international tour is coming to Ireland for the fi rst time! A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it’s visited before opening. Don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called “marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing...”. Star cast to be announced. Photograph of Lynda Bellingham and the original cast by John Swannell. mon 7–saT 19 feB 2011 FROM: €20.00 EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS COMING IN 2011 THE GLOBAL PHEN0MENON COMES TO IRELAND “A SHOW I COULD SEE OVER AND OVER AGAIN – AND I HOPE I WILL!” – SIR CLIFF RICHARD “LOTS OF LAUGHS AND A FEW TEARS. THIS SHOW SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE’S CALENDAR” – JUNE WHITFIELD CBE “FUNNY CHARMING AND A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF A GROUP OF EXTRAORDINARY, ORDINARY WOMEN” – IAN HISLOP

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21 24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407 rodriGo Y GaBriela Due to extraordinary demand, Rodrigo y Gabriela announce their second show at the theatre this year. The Mexican acoustic rockers will be dazzling fans for two nights only. With over 1m albums sold, Rodrigo y Gabriela will be showcasing material from their current long-player 11:11 together with their greatest hits. Fri 12 & sat 13 nov DOORS: 6.30 PM STARTS: 7.30 PM FROM: €30.00 the hiGh KinGs Due to the phenomenal success of their tour earlier this year, The High Kings will return to the Grand Canal Theatre for the second time. 2010 has been a successful year for the band who were voted Best Folk Band in the Meteor Music Awards. Their second album Memory Lane was released in February and achieved platinum status. sUn 28 nov DOORS: 6.30 PM STARTS: 7.30 PM FROM: €33.60 Belle & seBastian Belle and Sebastian will perform at the theatre as part of their fi rst UK and Ireland tour in 4 years. Between now and then the band will release their eighth studio album as well as touring extensively in countries such as Spain, Japan, Indonesia, US, Canada and will undertake their fi rst tour of South America. Fri 3 dec DOORS: 6.30 PM STARTS: 7.30 PM FROM: €39.20 chris de BUrGh COMING IN 2011 With a career encompassing 17 studio albums, 3,000 concerts worldwide and album sales in excess of 45 million, Chris de Burgh needs no introduction. Best known for his classic hits ‘Don’t Pay The Ferryman’ and ‘The Lady In Red’, Chris & his band will perform classic favourites and songs from his new album ‘Moonfl eet’. Fri 27 MaY 2011 DOORS: 7.00 PM STARTS: 8.00 PM FROM: €44.50 MCD PRODUCTIONS pRESENTS:

www.grandcanaltheatre.ie | follow us: facebook.com/GrandCanalTheatre swan laKe & Giselle CoMINg IN 2011 RUSSIAN STATE BALLET RETURNS WITH BolSHoI STARS ANd TWo oF THE WoRld’S gREATEST BAllETS! Following the overwhelming demand and success of The Russian State Ballet’s Swan Lake which opened the Theatre in March, we are delighted to announce the company’s return in 2011. There has been a phenomenal interest in a return production of Swan Lake which is now confi rmed for three performances and as a further treat to ballet fans, we are also delighted to announce that the Russian State Ballet will perform Giselle for two performances only. Giselle is universally recognised as the world’s most romantic ballet and offers an escape into a world of mystery, beauty, danger and tragedy! Featuring Adolph Adam’s famous score, this will be a spectacular production. All performances are accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra, featuring wonderful music, stunning costumes, elaborate sets, and some of the greatest dancers in the world and our audiences are guaranteed a memorable experience. SWAN LAKE wed 16, thUrs 17 & sat 19 March EVENING & MATINÉE SHOWS DOORS 1HR BEFORE SHOWS GISELLE Fri 18 & sat 19 March DOORS: 6.30 PM STARTS: 7.30 PM 22 / 23

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24 winter theatre listinGs sePteMBer 2010 JOANNA NEWSOM TUES 14 SEP 2010 RED HURLEY IN CONCERT WITH THE LEGENDARY RITA COOLIDGE SAT 25 SEP 2010 LISA WILLIAMS: MESSAGES FROM BEYOND TUES 28 SEP 2010 octoBer 2010 OFFSET FRI 1–SUN 3 OCT 2010 RTE CONCERT ORCHESTRA – BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY FRI 8 & SAT 9 OCT 2010 THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW MON 11–SAT 16 OCT 2010 TANGO PASIÓN MON 18–SAT 23 OCT 2010 HERBIE HANCOCK SUN 24 OCT 2010 SNOW WHITE ON ICE WED 27–SUN 31 OCT 2010 noveMBer 2010 THE DOOBIE BROTHERS WED 3 NOV 2010 HEARTTHROBS AND FRIENDS THURS 4 NOV 2010 AN APPOINTMENT WITH MR. YEATS: THE WATERBOYS SUN 7 NOV 2010 CIRCUS OF HORRORS MON 8 NOV 2010 THE CANADIAN TENORS WED 10 NOV 2010 MICHAEL BOLTON THURS 11 NOV 2010 RODRIGO Y GABRIELA FRI 12 & SAT 13 NOV 2010 HAIRSPRAY TUES 16–SAT 27 NOV 2010 COLM WILKINSON – BROADWAY AND BEYOND SUN 21 NOV 2010 THE HIGH KINGS SUN 28 NOV 2010 deceMBer 2010 HANDEL’S MESSIAH THURS 2 & SAT 4 DEC 2010 BELLE AND SEBASTIAN FRI 3 DEC 2010 SCROOGE TUES 7 DEC–SUN 2 JAN 2011 BARBIE IN THE NUTCRACKER SUN 12 & SUN 19 DEC 2010 ireland’s world class theatre