Name: Love the Arts
Uploaded: 2024-10-02T05:00:00.000Z
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This autumn, Roe Valley Arts and Flowerfield Arts Centre are poised to captivate audiences with an exciting array of live events.

For literary enthusiasts, Roe Valley will welcome James Simpson on October 3 for the launch of his much-anticipated book, True Colours. Simpson will be in conversation with acclaimed writer Bernie McGill, making this evening an unmissable gathering for book lovers and those curious about the creative processes behind impactful storytelling.

On October 5, the University of Atypical presents an unforgettable night with pianist Ruth McGinley and poet Alice McCullough, as part of the Bounce Arts Festival 2024, which showcases arts created by d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodiverse creatives. This guest hire event will be an enchanting mix of music and spoken word, a real celebration of Northern Ireland’s creative talent.

The music continues with a lively tribute to rock legends Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles, as The Illegals, featuring Eurovision star Niamh Kavanagh, take to the Roe Valley stage on October 19. This high-energy concert is sure to please fans of timeless rock classics.

Immersive storytelling theatre, merging electronic pop music by Vokxen with traditional shadow puppetry to tell the tale of the Islandmagee Witch trials in 1711. CREDIT CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL

placeholder image — Immersive storytelling theatre, merging electronic pop music by Vokxen with traditional shadow puppetry to tell the tale of the Islandmagee Witch trials in 1711. CREDIT CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL

And just in time for Halloween, Vokxen presents The Song of the Bones, the story of Ireland’s last witch trial, on October 31. This haunting performance blends folk music with dark Irish history, offering a spellbinding evening perfect for the eerie season.

Over at Flowerfield Arts Centre, the critically acclaimed folk trio Alfi will grace the stage on October 4. Known for their fresh take on Irish traditional music, Alfi combines harp, banjo, and uilleann pipes in a way that reinvigorates age-old traditions with contemporary flair.

On November 1, celebrated singer-songwriter Steve Knightley, of the folk powerhouse Show of Hands, will bring his Winter Yards Tour to Flowerfield. This intimate evening promises to showcase the storytelling prowess and lyrical depth that Knightley is known for.

For film lovers, Flowerfield will host two midweek screenings on October 9. In the afternoon, enjoy the Oscar-winning classic Some Like It Hot, featuring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis. That evening, cinema-goers can revel in Stanley Kubrick’s iconic Cold War satire, Dr Strangelove, starring the legendary Peter Sellers in multiple roles.

Full details from www.roevalleyarts.com and www.flowerfield.org