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THE VISIONS of Kieslowski festival is a weekend long celebration of the work of the great Polish film maker Krzysztof Kieslowski, best known for his Three Colours trilogy. It takes place in the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday February 1 and Sunday 2 and unfortunately for last minute ticket seekers it is too late. Kernan Andrews has the details. Saturday 10am - First Love (1974); TV documentary, colour, 50 mins. The camera follows a young couple during the girl's pregnancy, including their wedding. 11.15am - A Short Film About Love (1988) feature, colour, 87 mins. Tomek, a young post office worker, spies on Magda, a beautiful mature woman who lives opposite him. As the relationship develops he learns more about love, or the lack of it. 2pm - A Short Talk about Screen Writing with Krzysztof Piesiewicz and Gerry Stembridge. 3pm - A Short Film About Killing (1988) feature, colour, 85 mins. A young boy, Jacez, murders a taxi driver and is then defended by a newly qualified lawyer, Piotr. 4.50pm - Discussion; L i b e r t y Freedom Within a S c r i p t with Slawmomir Idziak, cinematographer on A Short Film About Killing and Three Colours Blue. The chair is Michael Hewitt, producer/director with Double Band Films. 5.40pm Hospital (1976) documentary, colour, 12 mins. Orthopaedic surgeons on a long shift fight against shortages. Despite these difficult conditions the doctors manage to deal with their problems with humour. 5.55pm - Seven Women of Different Ages, (1978) documentary, black and white, 16 mins. This film features several ballerinas from a young girl through to an old woman. 8.30pm - Evening meal at Brennans Yard (Price 2 5 . To book ring Terry's restaurant at 091 568166) followed by the Visions Club. Join fellow cinema lovers to talk about the day's events. Sunday 10am - Three Colours: Blue (1993) feature, colour, 100 mins. Julie loses her husband and daughter in a car accident. She attempts to forget 2pm - Three Colours: White (1993) feature, colour, 100 mins. Karol, a Polish hairdresser in Paris, is left by his wife because of his impotence. He loses everything he had when she throws him out on to the streets. Back in Poland, he rebuilds his life and attempts to prove himself to his wife. 3.30pm - Discussion: Fraternity W o r k i n g With The D i r e c t o r with Phillippe Volter, actor Double Life of Veronique, Three Colours: Blue. Chair: Jim Sheridan, writer and director of /;; The Name of the Father and The Boxer. 5pm - Three Colours: Red (1994) 35mm, feature, colour, 100 mins. Valentine meets a retired judge when she tries to give him back his dog that she has just knocked over. Initially repelled she begins to get to know the judge and a friendship grows. All events are covered by one ticket. This ticket can be booked only at the Town Hall Theatre for 3 0 . The ticket for all events in the Town Hall on Saturday is 2 0 while the ticket for all events in the Town Hall on Sunday is also 2 0 . For more information and booking contact 091 -569777.
about them and escape her feelings by beginning a new life in a new place. 11.40am - Discussion; Equality - the role of the film-makers team with Jacques Witta, editor Three Colours: Blue, Double Life of Veronique, Three Colours: Red. Chair: Paddy
Breathneach, Director of / Went Down and Blow Dry. 12.30pm - The Tram (1966) Lodz Film School short, black and white, six mins. Kieslowski's first film; concerning a tram journey at night.
Druid on tour and nominated for more awards
The Playboy comes to O r a n m o r e
Appearing in Calasanctius College's production of The Playboy Of The Western World are (from L to R); Joseph Jennings (Philly Cullen), David Williams (Jimmy Farrell), Joseph Hanley (Shawn Keogh), Therese O'Higgins (Widow Quinn), Eamonn Gannon (Michael James) Ciaran O'Toole (Christy Mahoni. Louise O'Connor (Pegeen Mike). STUDENTS of Calasanctius College, Oranmore prepare to bring to life John Millington Synge's all time controversial classic The Playboy of the Western World from Thursday February 6 to Saturday 8. Following the successes in recent years of Oliver and Fiddler on the Roof the fifth year students of Calasanctius College is now tackling Synge's great work. The Playboy of the Western World is set in small-town Mayo in the early 1900s and concerns the arrival of a stranger, playboy Christy Mahon (played by Ciaran OTooleJ and its effect on the community. Christy succeeds in winning the ladies over with his heroic tales of murderous courage in standing up to his elderly father. His tales have the most powerful effect on one lady in particular Pegeen Mike [Louise O'Connor), the landlord' fiery daughter. Both she and the Widow Quinn (Therese O'Higgins] circle Christy like predators, squabbling over their find. However Christy is not quite what he seems and unforeseen events force the women to re-evaluate their assessment of him. The cast currently being put through their paces before the big night and the backstage crew, consisting of fifth year students, is working in co-ordination with drama director Ms Finlan. Dedicated students are involved in all aspects of the production such as set design, make-up, props, as well as providing refreshments and raffle on the night. Brimming with passion and romance, if you want traditional Irish theatre with a 21st century edge, this is the play to see. The drama is being staged in Calasanctius College, from February 6 to 8 at 8pm each night. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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DRUID'S ACCLAIMED production of Christian O'Reilly's The Good Father is returning soon to Druid Lane t h e a t r e as p a r t of a s h o r t national tour which commences next week in Dublin. The play is a bittersweet comedydrama which begins at a New Year's Eve party where most of the guests are in the kitchen admiring photos of each other's babies. But two lonely strangers find themselves cut off from the rest. Jane was invited because she knows the people in the kitchen. Tim was invited because he painted the kitchen. Their lives would have been very different if Jane hadn't come up
to Tim and asked him a question. The Good Father premiered at last year's Galway Arts Festival to wide public and critical acclaim. It returns to Druid Lane from Monday February 3 to Saturday 8 and Monday March 17 to Saturday 22. Featuring Deirbhle Crotty ( "the leading actress of her generation" - The Irish Times) and Aidan Kelly ( "a revelation" - The Irish Times), this stark and fiercely intimate play by one of Ireland's most exciting new writers is electrifying. A must see! Tickets are very limited so early booking is strongly advised. Meanwhile, Druid has also featured strongly in the recently-announced
nominations for The Irish Times Theatre Awards. Garry Hynes is nominated for best director for her work on both The Good Father and Sive and Francis O'Connor is in the running for best-designer for his work in the same two shows. Davy Cunningham is nominated for best lighting design for Sive and Sive itself is on the shortlist for best overall production. The one surprise in the awards shortlist is that Deirbhle Crony didn't make the shortlist for her superlative performances in both Sive and The Good Father. CMcB