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Dundrum On Ice
Now open until 31st January 2012. Enjoy fantastic special offers and school skate packages for the kids!
October opening hours:
Tickets can be purchased at the Venue, during opening hours between 3pm -8pm Monday – Friday & 10:30am – 5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday 15th November @ 5.00pm/6.30pm
On Thursday 15th of Nov. come to Grafton Street to see the spectacular Grafton Street lights being switched on, outside Brown Thomas at 5.00pm. This coincides with Brown Thomas launching their own festive window display, with the aid of an international celebrity!
Sunday 25th November @ 6.00pm
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Naoise Ó Muirí, will launch Dublin’s biggest Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in O’Connell Street, on Sunday, 25th November at 6pm. marking the official start to Christmas in the city; it will be a fantastic free festive day out for all the family and is a day not to be missed
Friday 7th December – Friday 23rd December
The Docklands Christmas festival 2012 will run from the 7th until the 23rd of December in the IFSC, from 12 noon to 8pm daily, Saturday and Sundays will open at 10:00am.
Jedward & The Magic Lamp
The Olympia Theatre, Wednesday 19th December 2012 to Sunday 6th January 2013
2 showings a day (a matinee & evening show), no shows on Mon 24th or Tue 25th December 2012. Tickets on sale NOW via Ticketmaster priced from €22 including booking fee.
Pop sensations JEDWARD are back for another Panto Season at The Olympia Theatre this December 2012! Jedward will be delighting audiences this Christmas at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin when they star in JEDWARD AND THE MAGIC LAMP.
Rapunzel - Mullingar
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Christmas in Killarney
Saturday 1st December—Thursday 10th January
Christmas shopping in Killarney is unique and easy. Everything you need in a wonderful selection of shops and outlets, set amongst quaint and colourful streetscapes and with a genuinely warm and appreciative welcome from all.
Cinderella - Cork
Dec 2012 - PANTO County Cork: Cinderella @ Briery Gap, Macroom, County Cork
Friday 14th December – Saturday 21st December
The magic is provided by the lovely Fairy Queen, played by Roisin Crowley who has a difficult time protecting the sweet and hardworking Cinderella (Kelly Healy) from her very cruel stepsisters (Daisy – Stephanie Shine and Tulip – Georgina Healy) and also the nasty Baron – played by Pat Kelleher. Cinderella is fortunate to have a faithful friend in “Buttons”, played by Darragh Murphy who, when given the opportunity, doesn’t hesitate in playing a few tricks on the stepsisters. The handsome Prince Charming, having travelled from Pennsylvania to find his Princess is played by Ben Meany and is shown all the local “Hot Spots” by his personal assistant, Dandini – Darragh Ring.
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Tickets are now available at Box Office 026 41793
Alex in Wonderland - Tipperary
December 2012- Alex in Wonderland @ The Source Arts Centre, Thurles, County Tipperary
Saturday 22nd December
We all know the story of Alice in Wonderland......or do we? The White Queen is dead, and a new heir must be found before the Evil Red Queen takes over Wonderland.
The White Rabbit has been searching for an heir for years, and it seems that anyone will do...this time it's Alex from Thurles!
Jack and The Beanstalk - Limerick
Dec 2012- County Limerick:Jack and The Beanstalk @ The Belltable Arts Centre Limerick
Thursday 13th December—Sunday 30th December
With popular, up to date songs for you to sing along with and a script to which all ages can enjoy. Colourful costumes, magnificent settings and full of non-stop fun for all the family. An all-out local cast continuing the tradition of family pantomime in Limerick City.
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Cinderella - Waterford
December 2012 - PANTO Waterford: Cinderella @ Theatre Royal Waterford
Friday 7th December - 30th December
Featuring all the familiar faces, the Panto Dancers under the direction of Choreographer Erica Delaney-Hayes, Spraoi designed sets, and a spectacular array of costumes and lights all driven on by our Panto Band with Musical Director Wayne Brown.
This year is the most ambitious production in the history of the society with 17 performances either side of Christmas. To stay in touch with the society, why not download our free iPhone and Android apps, find us on Facebook or see our website www.waterfordpantosociety.com.
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Little Red Riding Hood - Clare
Dec 2012 - County Clare: Little Red Riding Hood @ Glór Ennis, County Clare
Saturday 22nd December—Monday 31st December
Red is a young, feisty lady who lives in the town of Ballybrutal in Fairytale Land. Her days are spent with her best friend Billy and looking after her slightly mad Granny, Lola. Life is good, for the most part. Until one day Professor Nasty threatens to take Lola's cottage from her to implement her evil plan to take over the world!
What will Red, Lola and Billy do to stop him? Will Red find her Prince Charming? Will Anto and Deco realise just how nasty their Aunt, the Professor is? And will the Big Bad Wolf's vegetarian cousin be the one to scare Lola out of her cottage?
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Dick Whittington And His Cat - Sligo
December 2012 - PANTO Sligo: Dick Whittington And His Cat @ Sligo Hawkswell
Sunday 9th December—Saturday 22nd December
Don’t miss this hilarious pantomime starring all your favourites, Brian Devaney, Bobby Jones, Steven Devaney, Farrah Mahon, Kieran O’ Doherty and premiering new talent. Directed by Bobby Jones, this promises to be one of the highlights of the Hawk’s Well’s 30th birthday celebrations. Don’t miss it!
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Green Santa comes to Mullingar
Dec 2012 SANTA - Mullingar: Green Santa at Belvedere House, Mullingar, County Westmeath
Saturday 1st December—Sunday 23rd December
Children will visit Green Santa in his magical grotto after entering another world through the enchanted Narnia Wardrobe and will receive natural gifts.
The Narnia Trail
The parkland on the Belvedere estate bears a remarkable resemblance to the imagined world of Narnia with its naturalistic style of hill and hollow which has been punctuated with 18th C melancholic follies built for Lord Belvedere Robert Rochfort. Lord Belvedere’s coat of arms has a rampant Lion in the centre and this lion adorns the terraces of the House and entry into the walled Garden and there are numerous Victorian lamp stands.
The estate has developed a Narnia Trail which weaves through the ancient whispering woodland and features different locations from the C.S. Lewis story “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe”.
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Santa at Strokestown House
December 2012 - SANTA County Roscommon l Santa at Strokestown House, County Roscommon
Saturday 1st December—Sunday 23rd December
Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and the Elves are back in Strokestown House this Christmas. They enjoyed meeting so many families last year in Strokestown they just had to return. This year they are taking over the underground rooms of Strokestown House which have never been seen before!
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December 2012-SANTA Mayo: Westport House Winter Wonderland & Santa, County Mayo
Saturday 24th November—Monday 24th December (Weekends Only)
As it tis the season to be jolly you will warm up with a complimentary glass of mulled wine or a juice for the little ones. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you will treated to activities galore! You can visit Santa and his elves at Santa’s Grotto in the beautiful Drawing Room where you will receive a special Christmas gift and join Mrs Claus for magical storytelling and a sing-song by the fireside in the Library.
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The Ice Factor Skating Rink Galway
Dec 2012-Jan 2013 - Galway: The Ice Factor Skating Rink Galway
Friday 30th November—Sunday 6th January
The Carlton Hotel Galway City, one of the leading hotels in Galway, will stage an ice skating extravaganza and this is promised to change Christmas in Galway forever! As the area undergoes its theatrical transformation, The Ice Factor’s rink at the Carlton Hotel Galway City will occupy 600 square metres at the front of this landmark hotel. With free and ample parking, there’s no need to go anywhere else for fun this Christmas.
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ADMISSION - 45 Minutes Skate session
Children shoe sizes from small size 8 (26)
Under 12’s adults have to be with them, Under 8’s adults have to be on the ice with them.
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs - Galway
Dec 2012-Jan 2013 - PANTO Galway: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs @ Town Hall Theatre, Galway
Saturday 29th December 2012—Tuesday 13th January 2013
Renmore’s 34th annual pantomime is specially scripted by Peter Kennedy, who once again plays the lovable Panto Dame. This glittering production has many novel, hilarious and surprising elements - a spectacular adventure of laughter, music and song.
Tickets are €16/€14
Bo Peep Panto
Jan 2013 - Bo Peep Panto @ Backstage Theatre Longford
Friday 18th January 2013—Saturday 26th January 2013
BYT are back with a brand new pantomime filled with all your favourite Nursery Rhyme characters, as you’ve never seen them before.
Jack & Jill need some money, so they decide to steal Bo Peep’s sheep when they discover that they are not just your average everyday sheep. Bo Peep enlists the help of Georgie Porgie, Miss Muffet and Yankee Doodle Dandy and the chase is on!
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