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Poster for Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Opera House. The Phantom's mask looms over a backlight Royal Albert Hall, with a chandelier visible behind Cinema, Event Cinema

The Phantom of the Opera

Tue 5 Nov, 7.30pm

Big Screen Musicals

Filmed in 2011, this special 25th Anniversary performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sumptuous Phantom of the Opera, which was staged in the Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall, is a very special treat for all theatre fans.

Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhône Cinema, Event Cinema

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Wed 6 Nov, 8pm

Exhibition on Screen

The National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition, to re-examine and better understand this iconic artist. This new film from the director of Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition explores the collection and the artist’s process.

Taylor swift in a blue dress, singing into a microphone with her left arm outstretched. A stadium crowd with red lights aloft is out of focus behind her. Music

Invisible String: The Taylor Swift Project

Thu 7 & Fri 8 Nov, 8pm

Féile IMRAM & Pavilion Theatre

The aural landscapes of Swift’s folklore and evermore albums (plus greatest hits) will be recreated live by Róisín Seoighe x IMLÉ, with the lyrics translated into beautiful Irish by Gabriel Rosenstock.

Sihouette of a six-piece classical ensemble, with film reels above and below containing poster images for Hans Zimmer-composed films like The Lion King, The Dark Knight and Kung Fu Panda. Music

The Hans Zimmer Experience

Sat 9 Nov, 8pm

Experience the magic of cinema brought to life through a mesmerizing concert featuring the iconic movie music of Hans Zimmer – the Oscar-winning composer of Dune, Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight and many, many more.

Title image for the film Thelma. The image is done to look like an embroidered picture. An older lady wearing sunglasses is pictured head on driving a red mobility scooter. There is a stitch pattern backdrop and the movie title is stitched on above her. Cinema, Monday Night Cinema

Thelma

Mon 11 Nov, 5pm & 8pm

★★★★ The Guardian

An action-packed comedy with a twist. When 90-year-old widow Thelma (June Squibb) is scammed, she embarks on a mission to take her money back. And then some…

An illustration of Theatre, Local Arts

Stepping Out

Wed 13 - Sat 16 Nov, 8pm

St Patrick’s Dramatic Society

A warm and funny play by Richard Harris about the lives, laughs and loves of a group of women (and one man) attending a tap dancing class.

Title Image for The Crime is Mine. A group of people are pictured, they are all very well dressed int 1930's style outfits. Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Rebecca Marder are centre of the image with a femme fatale appearance. Cinema, Monday Night Cinema

The Crime is Mine

Mon 18 Nov, 5pm & 8pm

★★★★ The Australian

French director François Ozon (Frantz, Everything Went Fine, 8 Women) directs an ensemble case including Isabelle Huppert in this 1930s caper about an aspiring actress who pleads guilty to murder as a publicity stunt.

Mid-shot of broadcaster Ronan Collins, smiling widely and wearing a black suit and black shirt with the top two buttons undone. Music

Ronan Collins

Thu 21 Nov, 8pm

Showband Hits & Stories

With his knowledge of the showbands, stars and songs of that golden era, Ronan Collins will sing the hits and tell the stories from an amazing time in Irish life.

David O'Doherty is sat on a sand dune, surrounded by long grass, and his keyboard on the his lap Comedy

David O’Doherty

Fri 22 Nov, 8pm

Tiny Piano Man

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair.

Alba Venura and Francisco Fullana seated next to one another against a stone wall. There is a violin on a nearby table. The two are dressed formally. Music, Matinée

Francisco Fullana & Alba Ventura

Sun 24 Nov, 4pm

Music Network

The international classical music stars of the violin and piano perform together in Ireland for the first time. Experience a captivating programme that includes timeless works by Bach and Mozart, alongside a vibrant collection of Spanish and Catalan music.

Poster for Girl from the North Country. The title is centred, surrounded by 5 star reviews from multiple publications. Cinema, Event Cinema

Girl from the North Country

Sun 24 Nov, 8pm

Big Screen Musicals

Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before.

Poster for Radical. A teacher is hunched down surrounded by a group of students in a classroom who are sitting listening to him. His back is at the camera, while the students are looking outward. Cinema, Monday Night Cinema

Radical

Mon 25 Nov, 5pm & 8pm

Festival Favorite Award, Sundance Film Festival 2023

Based on a true story, Eugenio Derbez (CODA) stars in this is an uplifting film about one dedicated teacher fighting the status quo in a Mexican border town ravaged by negligence, corruption and violence.

Mary Murray in profile, her face drawn and sombre, wearing all black, with a stylised streak of flame and ash burning through her hair, ear and cheek. Theatre, Matinée

OUTRAGE by Deirdre Kinahan

Tue 26 & Wed 27 Nov

Fishamble: The New Play Company

Told through the prism of two sisters, OUTRAGE is a play that explores the true nature of women’s role in the Irish revolutionary wars and in particular the effect of Civil War on women’s mind, body and soul.

A stylised photo of Ed Byrne, wearing glasses in a sharp suit, with what appeared to be a smashed pane of glass overlayed. Comedy

Ed Byrne

Thu 28 Nov, 8pm

Tragedy Plus Time

Come and join the Live at the Apollo host, and QI and Mock the Week regular as he tests Mark Twain’s formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Waist-up short of Seán Rocks with his arms folded, looking very handsome. Literary, Talks

RTÉ Arena Live

Fri 29 Nov, 6.50pm

Short Story Competition Awards Special

Join Arena host Seán Rocks and the RTÉ Short Story Competition judges for insights into the art of the short story, live music and performances from this year’s shortlist, and the announcement of the top prizes.