THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON AT THE HELIX SEP–DEC 2011

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WELCOME TO THE HELIX!

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DRINKS PROMOS:

Cider & Lager cans only €3.00

Pints €3.50

Selected spirits & dash €3.50

www.thehelix.ie for full listings or call Box Office on

(01) 700 7000

A series of performances and workshops with some of the

World’s leading guitaristsSeason Ticket: €75 (conc. €60)

Thu 29 Sep, 8.30pmSteve Kaufman & Clem O’BrienThree times national flatpicking champion plus Kildare’s finest Bluegrass guitarist and singer. www.flatpik.comThe Space / €15 (conc. €12.50)

Sat 8 Oct, 8.30pmJohnny Dickinson & Clive BarnesUK acoustic slide guru Johnny Dickinson,and Ireland’s Clive Barnes who is gaining a reputation as one of the finest lap-slide and regular acoustic guitarist/songwriters on today’s roots scene.The Space / €15 (conc. €12.50)

Sat 16 Oct, 8.30pmFrank Vignola & Vinny RanioloEx Les Paul and David Grisman Bands. Vicious pickers!The Space / €15 (conc. €12.50)

Sat 22 Oct, 8.30pmGareth Pearson & Craig D’AndreaTwo from Candyrat stable that launched Andy McKee’s career.The Space / €15 (conc. €12.50)

Sat 29 Oct, 8.30pmClive Carroll & Shane HennessyUK fingerstyle maestro with County Carlow’s newest contender.The Space / €15 (conc. €12.50)

Sat 5 Nov, 8.30pmMartin Taylor & Andreas Varadythe world’s greatest jazz soloist meets fourteen year old fretboard genius.The Theatre / €20 (conc. €15)

Win a Cort Acoustic guitar courtesy of The

Dublin Guitar CentreTickets €2 on sale at all

events (Draw will be held at final concert

on 5 Nov).

oldflattop.com presents

FREE MUSIC / FIRST 300 PINTS FREE!Official toast and photograph at 5.59pm.

Come along and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Arthur Guinness, the creator of GUINNESS.Join a lineup of Irish musicians in raising a glass to Arthur in a series of intimate gigs by John Efco, Micky Harte and Relish.

ARTHUR’S DAY AT THE HELIXTHURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

4–6PM

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The award-winning Irish actress and singer will be performing music from her critically acclaimed catalogue including 2001’s debut Charm, 2004’s limited edition Skullcover and 2007’s Mutter. www.mariadk.com

‘The finest voice this country has ever produced’. Hot Press

SAT 1 OCT, 8.30pm / THE SPACE / €20

MARIA DOYLEMUSIC KENNEDY

THE HELIX PRESENTS

The scouser who squared up to Silvio Berlusconi

Written by Radio 4 playwright, John Graham Davies, Beating Berlusconi! is based on the bizarre true story of a life long Liverpool fan – Mark Radley, a cobbler from Allerton – who ended up sitting next to Silvio Berlusconi at the Attaturk stadium. When the Reds equalised, Mark couldn’t suppress his feelings, Berlusconi lost his temper and the two squared up. Hauled away by Turkish security guards, Mark was amazed to be taken to the Liverpool VIP area – they had mistaken him for a Liverpool VIP.

THU 13 & FRI 14 OCT, 8pm / THE THEATRE / €15

BEATINGTURF LOVE PRESENTS

THEATRE

A PLAY OF TWO HALVES…

BERLUSCONI!

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THE KINGS OF COMEDYKings Of Comedy is a unique opportunity to see three genuine Irish comedy legends perform together on the same bill – Barry Murphy, Joe Rooney and Kevin McAleer.

THE BLANKS‘Ted’s Band’ from the hit TV show Scrubs return after two hot shows earlier this year with their original four part harmonies, skits, antics, choreography and talking toys.

THU 17 NOV, 8.30pmTHE THEATRE / €15

WED 16 NOV, 8.30pmTHE THEATRE / €15

COMEDY

NEIL DELAMERE“No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit” Irish Times.Neil returns with his usual mix of quick-fire banter and hilarious storytelling in this fantastic new show.

TUE 15 NOV, 8.30pmTHE THEATRE / €15

“Singing new songs and blues songs with one of those voices that tingle the mind with an instant recognition of something very special.” The Irish Times

“Mary Coughlan is Ireland’s answer to Peggy Lee, though her husky gin-soaked voice has been compared to Billie Holiday ... At times she sounds more like an incredibly relaxed KD Lang or Edith Piaf” The London Times. www.marycoughlanmusic.com

FRI 18 NOV, 8.30pm / THE THEATRE / €20

COUGHLANMUSIC

MARYTHE HELIX PRESENTS

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After the massive success of Man of War 1, Ireland’s biggest mixed martial arts show is coming to The Helix Mahony Hall this Autumn. Battles take place in a 24 foot steel cage with 8 screens of cage lighting, video walls & sound system to add to the electric atmosphere. You can expect 4 professional MMA bouts, 10 amateur and 2 juniors fights in the line-up.

MUSIC

SAT 22 OCT, 6.30pm (16 FIGHTS SCHEDULED)THE MAHONY HALL / €20

CAGE FIGHTINGMAN OF WAR

SPECIAL

Direct from the heart of Bangkok’s pulsating nightlife; be entertained, like no one has entertained you before – The Lady Boys Of Bangkok are 16 of the world’s most beautiful show-girls (who just happen to be men) The fur will be flying (all man-made, of course) and the glamour switched on to full-blast in this irresistible blend of comedy, cabaret and raunchy capers.

“The Lady Boys Of Bangkok would be a cracker of an alternative to the usual Christmas party celebrations and we welcome all party sizes to share Christmas cheer with us!” Director Philip Gandey

THU 1, FRI 2 & SUN 4 DEC, 8pmSAT 3 DEC, 7.30PM & 10pm / THE MAHONY HALLBAND A €30 (BAND B €20)

OF BANGKOK:THE LADYBOYS

FUR COATS AND FRENCH KNICKERS! SPECIAL

THAI BANQUET AVAILABLEPurchase a Meal & Show Ticket by calling 01 700 7000

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CLINT EASTWOOD TRILOGYA FIST FULL OF DOLLARSTUE 4 OCT, 7.30PM15yrs + (1hr, 37mins)

FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORETUE 11 OCT, 7.30PM15yrs + (2hrs, 6mins)

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLYTUE 18 OCT, 7.30PM15yrs + (2hrs, 41 mins)

ALSO ...SENNAWED 28 SEP, 7.30pmPG (106 mins)

THE SOCIAL NETWORKWED 9 NOV, 7.30pm12yrs + (2hrs)

THE CORPORATIONWED 30 NOV, 7.30pm15yrs + (1hr, 35 mins)

BAD SANTAWED 7 DEC, 3.30pm15yrs (1hr, 35 mins)

THE PRINCESS BRIDEWED 7 DEC, 6.30pmPG (1hr, 34 mins)

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFEWED 21 DEC, 7.30pmU (2hrs, 10 mins)

FILMS

TICKETS: €4 (SEASON TICKET TO 3 FILMS: €10)FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE FILMS VISIT WWW.THEHELIX.IE 01 700 7000 / www.thehelix.ie

FREE LUNCH-TIME CONCERTS:ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC STUDENTSTHU 20 OCT, 1pm / THE MAHONY HALL

ST PATRICKS COLLEGE, DRUMCONDRA WED 14 DEC, 1pm / THE MAHONY HALL

€5 LUNCH – SOUP AND SANDWICH DEAL

SPECIAL

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