In this solo performance of Beckett’s 1946 short story The End, Irish actor Conor Lovett—“one of the world’s leading interpreters of the work” (Sunday Independent)—portrays a derelict journeying literally and figuratively toward his own mundane end. Directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett, co-founder of Gare St. Lazare Ireland, this theatrical rendering depicts a man easing into […]
“Night here, here we, we night.” The unparalleled Beckett champions of Gare St. Lazare Ireland present the U.S. premiere of a stunning new theatrical work for soprano and actor. In this clever mix of folk and high art, the ensemble incorporates music from Samuel Beckett’s novel Watt, as well as Beckett poems and texts set […]
IRISH ARTS CENTER’s POETRYFEST CONTEMPORARY POETRY FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC Presented in Association with Literary Hub and Glucksman Ireland House – NYU November 6 – 8, 2015 Irish Arts Center presents the seventh annual POETRYFEST celebrating Ireland and America’s great literary connection by showcasing an array of superb poets from both countries. The […]
Join us for this free discussion as we explore the complex connections between language and human consciousness. The 90-minute conversation will be moderated by John Schaefer, host of WNYC’s Soundcheck and New Sounds. Author Colum McCann, composer Joan La Barbara, experimental psychologist Steven Pinker, music historian Gary Tomlinson, and other leading thinkers will consider the […]
Beckett referred to his Texts for Nothing as the “afterbirth” of his novel The Unnameable, a representation of how he went on after it was no longer possible to go on. Here, Irish actor and “Beckett prodigy” Lisa Dwan (New York Times) brings her penetrating vision to several of Beckett’s imagery-rich texts, offering her own […]
This spellbinding profile of the Nobel Prize–winning author and playwright offers an illuminating look into one of the 20th century’s greatest literary minds. A blend of rare archival footage of the famously publicity-shy Beckett, performances of his work, interviews with friends and scholars, and excerpts from his letters provide intriguing and often humorous insight into […]
Readings of Mark Donnelly's new play "No Dead End" at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights on Friday and Saturday evenings, November 13 and 14, starting at 7:30, 182 Remsen St. Friday night in Maroney Forum for the Arts, Education and Culture on 7th Floor. Saturday night in Founders Hall Auditorium on 1st Floor. Featured […]
ModERIN SWINGS! Darrah Carr Dance with Tara O'Grady & her Black Velvet Band Featuring guest choreographer Seán Curran November 13 - 15 Friday & Saturday | 8 pm Sunday | 3 pm Family Shows Saturday & Sunday | 11 am “Irish dance in a whole new way…a glorious mélange of sound and movement that’s breathtaking." […]
ModERIN SWINGS! Darrah Carr Dance with Tara O'Grady & her Black Velvet Band Featuring On the Six by guest choreographer Seán Curran November 13 - 15 Friday & Saturday | 8 pm Sunday | 3 pm Family Shows Saturday & Sunday | 11 am “Irish dance in a whole new way…a glorious mélange of sound […]
Mercy Centre Fundraiser (click on photo for more info) A Musical Extravaganza hosted by Donie Carroll Saturday, Nov 14 Cocktail Reception 7.00pm hosted by John Browne (Grandstand Bar, Maspeth) Showtime 8.15pm Mick Moloney will be here with the great uileann piper Jerry O'Sullivan. Haley Richardson & Niall O'Leary & his Dancers. Cork singer songwriters Barry […]
