Galway Bay FM News Archives
‘Seeing and Dreaming’ at Galway Arts Centre
Date Published: 26-May-2011
Seeing and Dreaming a collaboration of performance and visual art by Sarah Fuller and Vanessa Earl, takes place this Saturday at Galway Arts Centre.
In the show, visual artist and puppeteer Sarah and performer Vanessa bring two people’s stories to life using shadows, objects, puppets and people.
Dorothy is 80 and lives alone in a Victorian house in Birmingham. She has one eye, no teeth and a soft spot for Starsky and Hutch. Michael is 88. Gnarled and bed ridden, he dreams of dancing and wild horses.
Dorothy’s story is told through the memories of her eight-year old grand-daughter who spent many weekends alone with her. This is a portrait of older age told through the eyes of a child. Michael’s story focuses on the last year of his life, which has been spent in hospital. This portrait explores his changing states of mind, slipping b
etween dream, reality and memory. He is a man preparing to die.
Vanessa Earl trained at the Jacques Lecoq International Theatre School and the Laboratory for the Study of Movement in Paris.She has worked professionally in theatre for the last 16 years, with companies including Theatre of the Oppressed, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Theatre de Complicite and the National Theatre.
Sarah graduated in Textile Design at Central St Martins College of Art and Design London. In 1995 she established Dog and String Theatre and since then has devised performed and toured shows for children’s audiences both nationally and internationally. Her visual art has been exhibited widely throughout Ireland and she has considerable experience working in arts in health.
Seeing and Believing is suitable for adults and children aged 10 and over. The first viewing at Galway Arts Centre will take place at 3pm and the second is at 8pm. Tickets are €10. Booking at Galway Arts Centre 091 565886
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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