A feast of events at Mayo's Linenhall

AT the Linenhall Arts Centre this March is a feast of events and performances in the realms of film, drama, comedy and music to entice audiences of all ages and entertainment appetites over the coming weeks.

The latest Linenhall Film Club instalment, How to Have Sex, screens tonight (Tuesday, March 12). A deserving winner of the prestigious Un Certain Regard award at Cannes, Molly Manning Walker’s superb debut artfully addresses vital questions around sexuality and consent. It’s a frank exploration of that confusing time between childhood and adulthood, aptly featuring joyous moments and some more unsettling ones.

Another Linenhall Film Club date for your diary is Tuesday, March 26, with funny road movie Typist Artist Pirate King.

STOLEN CHILD

Kiltimagh Drama Group Clann Machua presents its latest production, Stolen Child, on Thursday, March 14. Written by Bairbre Ní Chaoimh and Yvonne Quinn, set in 1990 it tells the story of a young Dublin woman's efforts to find her birth mother following the death of her adopted mother.

What starts out as a personal odyssey takes us on a fascinating journey into one of the most shameful and dark corners of Irish history, the results of which still continue to haunt.

Stolen Child, directed by Seamus Corry, stars Rebecca Farrington, Ethan Jordan and Finola Mellett.

COMEDY

In comedy news, Gearóid Farrelly sashays onto the Linenhall stage with new show Glamour Hammer on Friday, March 29. For his latest tour, Gearóid looks at the litany of things in our lives that just don’t measure up. Everything from his generic-looking cat to Shania Twain.

Irish favourite Farrelly has previously supported international comedy stars including Joan Rivers and Sarah Millican.

EASTER TREAT

Always keeping young audiences in mind and to kick off the Easter break, there is a dynamic treat in store with Kyle Riley Little Folk - On the Road on Saturday, March 23, at 11.30 a.m. A fun, family concert perfectly suited for 2-7 year olds and their adults, each attendee receives their own goodie bag of musical instruments to play alongside Kyle Riley’s award-winning and original children’s music.

SPRING RECITAL

Lastly, experience talented musicians from the Music Department at St. Gerald’s DLS charm audiences at the return of their spring recital, on the evening of Wednesday, March 20. Sixty students from both senior and junior cycles will perform solos, group pieces and ensembles, with aplomb.

To find out more, contact the Linenhall box office on 094 9023733 or visit https://www.thelinenhall.com/.