About Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith
The Irish Cultural Centre has been established since 1995 and is acclaimed for providing one of the most exciting and adventurous weekly programmes in the UK.
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Anyone else suffering with a case of the Monday blues? Already thinking about Friday and Saturday night? Well we have the solution! Owen O'Neill's 'Ten Songs to Die For.' Weekend sorted. #thankyou #myicc #EdinburghFringe
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh- preview-ten-songs-…
Heading off on holiday in August? Want to see fantastic theatre before you go? Well the ICC has the solution! Next Friday and Saturday Owen O'Neill joins us with his one man show before he travels to Edinburgh for the Festival.
Show starts at 8pm. Tickets start at £6.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh- preview-ten-songs-…
Don't miss our Edinburgh Fringe Festival preview next Friday and Saturday Nights! Owen O'Neill brings us his fabulous one man play 'Ten Songs to Die For.'
The New York Times has described O'Neill as a "genuine storyteller who is full of heart, soul, and he is also very funny."
Get your tickets now: https://irishculturalcentre.co.uk/event/c ulture-24/
The actor's are at hand. The play is the thing. Tomorrow night. Nine new plays. Do I need to say anymore?? #pagetostage #myicc #worksinprogress #theatre https://www.facebook.com/events/187393255 449873/
TONIGHT* Stories with Kate Corkery! Audience members have been quoted "Never in my life have I been both so glued to my seat, only to jump out of it with fright or excitement." Do not miss it! 7.30pm, tickets cost £8. #spooky #summerscoriacht #myicc https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/irish-stor ytelling-night-the…
*TOMORROW NIGHT NEWS* Friday 13th July
After the hugely successful Christmas Scoraíocht, we are throwing the doors open for a summer gathering of aspiring and experienced storytellers, poets, singers, and musicians to take the floor and to tell tales and do 'turns' to entertain us all! This will be an evening of heart warming and wonderful special surprises.
Do not miss the Summer Scoraíocht with our resident-in-house storyteller Kate Corkery.
... Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Book through link provided below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/irish-stor ytelling-night-the…
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THE SUMMER 'SCORAIOCHT' , Open House with Storyteller in Residence Kate Corkery. After the hugely successful Christmas Scoraiocht, we are throwing the doors open for a summer gathering of aspiring and experienced storytellers, poets, singers, and musicians to take the floor and to tell tales and do 'turns' to entertain us all! This will be an evening of heart warming and wonderful special surprises. To participate in this fun filled event and to book a floor spot slot, email katesay@hotmail.com
Is there a better way to spend a Saturday Evening than a night at the theatre?
Come and indulge your senses from 6pm with not one new play but NINE, as these short one act plays get brought to life for the first time before your very eyes!
Be transported from a world of comedy to tragedy to the surreal in quick succession for the wonderful price of £9.
... Follow the link below to not miss out and book your ticket :)
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Page to Stage: Exciting New Drama from Emerging Playwrights
London Writers' Eclective, in association with the Irish Cultural Centre, are delighted to present a showcase of nine short plays by emerging playwrights on the ICC Page to Stage Programme.
From sex scandals to death beds, prison cells to powercuts, tattoo parlours to bus stops… these short one-act plays go from real to surreal, tragic to comic over the course of what will be a fantastic evening of new drama.
... Performance will be three sets of three 15-min plays with two 20 min intervals.
Plays Under the Skin by Gail Golding (Director: Rachel Moorhead) Cast: Edward Harris, Eoin Lynch
Bus Stop by Carolyn Gaunt and Anita Graham (Director: Jon Fentimam) Cast: Carolyn Gaunt, Anita Graham
Lost for Words by Lindsey Booth (Director: Lindsey Booth) Cast: Laura Shipler Chico, Mark Spayne
Call of Duty by Nathan Whitfield (Director: Nathan Whitfield) Cast: to follow
Jailhouse Blue by Elisabeth Jeffries (Director: John O'Dowd) Cast: Louise Tozer, Sophie Cathrine
Blood Ties by Helen Cylwik (Director: Conor Montague) Cast: Monika Herberova, Arthur Cull
Where There's a Will by Carolyn Gaunt (Director: Jon Fentiman) Cast: Wendy Fisher, Don McGilvray, Judith Arkwright, Robert Baker-Glenn, Fiona White
No Show for Neville by Ian Pollock (Director: Rachel Moorhead) Cast: Aaron Rice, Edward Harris
Knowing the Score by Aileen O'Farrell (Director: John O'Dowd) Cast: Louise Amos, Aaron Rice, Emily Kettle, Mark Spayne, Penelope Bainbridge
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Our last big concert of this season and one of the highlights! Michael McGoldrick, Dezi Donnelly and Ed. Boyd - three of the most exhilarating musicians on the trad scene to see live. This Saturday 7th July Doors open 7.30pm. Bar available 7.00pm onwards. Don't miss this important gig - book now!
Pure class - Gino Lupari Tim Edey & Gerry O’Connor
The legend Sean Keane and his band!
Come along to this fantastic event on Saturday evening! A fusion of two cultures guaranteed to bring the house down! Tickets available https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celtic-car ibbean-crossings-c…
The fantastic Daoiri Farrell!
'Everyone has a soundtrack to their lives and Owen O’Neilldecided to have a think about what songs were important to him and why? He could have written twenty songs to die for, but he had to choose carefully. He takes the audience on a journey, from when he was ten until about 45, using ten songs which have been integral to the most tragic joyful and comic moments of that period. When he caused chaos at his school Feis Ceoil, (Irish Music Festival,) by singing a very inapprop...riate song in front of the Bishop of Derry. How he lost my virginity aged 15 to the local bank managers wife, who on the same night was taken hostage by IRA gunmen. When he broke into Hammersmith Police station through a skylight wearing a red velvet suit. How he went on an acid trip and had a fight with some garden gnomes. These are only some of Owen's true life stories in this seventy minute show..
This is a really special chance to see Owen's new show, before it goes to Edinburgh!! Do Not Miss
What the critics have said about Owen's previous shows.
‘ONeill is a genuine storyteller full of heart and soul he is also very funny’ New York Times.
‘You can almost smell the burning flesh’ The Scotsman
‘Muscular and vivid storytelling. I didn’t see anything better’ The Spectator
‘He has the turn of phrase of Roddy Doyle and the darkness of Patrick McCabe, ..Brilliant!’. – The Independent
TICKETS | From £6 STARTS | 8.00pm
VENUE | The Irish Cultural Centre, 5 Black's Road, Hammersmith, W6 9DT
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Visited the newly renovated and refurbished centre this evening for Seamus Mallon in conversation with Jon Snow. Beautiful, modern space with warm, friendly staff and volunteers. Definitely be back soon.
It's amazing how Irish people work together in London to do such a great cultural job. Music classes, concerts and cultural activities open for everyone. Thanks, Hammersmith Irish centre �
It's a great spot for music, activities and the craic! The staff are very friendly and very helpful and I hope to see you all soon! Xx
ICC screened my Irish Film #connected2eachother for the first time outside Ireland. I also got to attend the wonderful #teadance. My thanks to my lovely host #collettemackin GM ICC who created a great experience for me in my first visit to ICC. I look forward to bringing back future films and attending the opening of the new Centre later in 2016.
I think the comedy night was a great idea, the crowd was a great mix and it was great to see so many younger people coming to the centre. We had a great night and can't wait for the next one. ICC Abú!!!
At last we have our home back. Most of the best Irish musicians playing trad come to our door. All welcome
Absolutely loving giving the fiddle lessons every Saturday! Great bunch of students. Come along from 10 am every week if you fancy it.
Great variety of activities: talks, films, lessons, workshops, exhibitions, concerts, sessions, dances...
Something for everyone.
Really enjoyed the Sean O' Casey film 'Under A Coloured Cap' last night. A documentary from a personal perspective made by his daughter Shivaun & followed by a Q&A with her. Informative, enlightening, some surprises in there - at times sad but also funny & heartwarming. A memorable evening...
Walked into the bar, looked fine but no signage as to where I was supposed to go ("John Hume in America" film and talk). So had to ask as there was a session going on in the bar.
No signage for toilets so had to ask again. No soap dispenser in Gents toilet
No tea/coffee available ; alcohol only; not a great image for an Irish Centre!
The film and Q&A with director was excellent
Small hall no windows, no proper bar , long queue for toilet, needs to improve
Visited the newly renovated and refurbished centre this evening for Seamus Mallon in conversation with Jon Snow. Beautiful, modern space with warm, friendly staff and volunteers. Definitely be back soon.
It's amazing how Irish people work together in London to do such a great cultural job. Music classes, concerts and cultural activities open for everyone. Thanks, Hammersmith Irish centre �
It's a great spot for music, activities and the craic! The staff are very friendly and very helpful and I hope to see you all soon! Xx
ICC screened my Irish Film #connected2eachother for the first time outside Ireland. I also got to attend the wonderful #teadance. My thanks to my lovely host #collettemackin GM ICC who created a great experience for me in my first visit to ICC. I look forward to bringing back future films and attending the opening of the new Centre later in 2016.
I think the comedy night was a great idea, the crowd was a great mix and it was great to see so many younger people coming to the centre. We had a great night and can't wait for the next one. ICC Abú!!!
At last we have our home back. Most of the best Irish musicians playing trad come to our door. All welcome
Absolutely loving giving the fiddle lessons every Saturday! Great bunch of students. Come along from 10 am every week if you fancy it.
Great variety of activities: talks, films, lessons, workshops, exhibitions, concerts, sessions, dances...
Something for everyone.
Really enjoyed the Sean O' Casey film 'Under A Coloured Cap' last night. A documentary from a personal perspective made by his daughter Shivaun & followed by a Q&A with her. Informative, enlightening, some surprises in there - at times sad but also funny & heartwarming. A memorable evening...
Walked into the bar, looked fine but no signage as to where I was supposed to go ("John Hume in America" film and talk). So had to ask as there was a session going on in the bar.
No signage for toilets so had to ask again. No soap dispenser in Gents toilet
No tea/coffee available ; alcohol only; not a great image for an Irish Centre!
The film and Q&A with director was excellent
Small hall no windows, no proper bar , long queue for toilet, needs to improve
Visited the newly renovated and refurbished centre this evening for Seamus Mallon in conversation with Jon Snow. Beautiful, modern space with warm, friendly staff and volunteers. Definitely be back soon.
It's amazing how Irish people work together in London to do such a great cultural job. Music classes, concerts and cultural activities open for everyone. Thanks, Hammersmith Irish centre �
It's a great spot for music, activities and the craic! The staff are very friendly and very helpful and I hope to see you all soon! Xx
ICC screened my Irish Film #connected2eachother for the first time outside Ireland. I also got to attend the wonderful #teadance. My thanks to my lovely host #collettemackin GM ICC who created a great experience for me in my first visit to ICC. I look forward to bringing back future films and attending the opening of the new Centre later in 2016.
I think the comedy night was a great idea, the crowd was a great mix and it was great to see so many younger people coming to the centre. We had a great night and can't wait for the next one. ICC Abú!!!
At last we have our home back. Most of the best Irish musicians playing trad come to our door. All welcome
Absolutely loving giving the fiddle lessons every Saturday! Great bunch of students. Come along from 10 am every week if you fancy it.
Great variety of activities: talks, films, lessons, workshops, exhibitions, concerts, sessions, dances...
Something for everyone.
Really enjoyed the Sean O' Casey film 'Under A Coloured Cap' last night. A documentary from a personal perspective made by his daughter Shivaun & followed by a Q&A with her. Informative, enlightening, some surprises in there - at times sad but also funny & heartwarming. A memorable evening...
Walked into the bar, looked fine but no signage as to where I was supposed to go ("John Hume in America" film and talk). So had to ask as there was a session going on in the bar.
No signage for toilets so had to ask again. No soap dispenser in Gents toilet
No tea/coffee available ; alcohol only; not a great image for an Irish Centre!
The film and Q&A with director was excellent
Small hall no windows, no proper bar , long queue for toilet, needs to improve
Visited the newly renovated and refurbished centre this evening for Seamus Mallon in conversation with Jon Snow. Beautiful, modern space with warm, friendly staff and volunteers. Definitely be back soon.
It's amazing how Irish people work together in London to do such a great cultural job. Music classes, concerts and cultural activities open for everyone. Thanks, Hammersmith Irish centre �
It's a great spot for music, activities and the craic! The staff are very friendly and very helpful and I hope to see you all soon! Xx
ICC screened my Irish Film #connected2eachother for the first time outside Ireland. I also got to attend the wonderful #teadance. My thanks to my lovely host #collettemackin GM ICC who created a great experience for me in my first visit to ICC. I look forward to bringing back future films and attending the opening of the new Centre later in 2016.
I think the comedy night was a great idea, the crowd was a great mix and it was great to see so many younger people coming to the centre. We had a great night and can't wait for the next one. ICC Abú!!!
At last we have our home back. Most of the best Irish musicians playing trad come to our door. All welcome
Absolutely loving giving the fiddle lessons every Saturday! Great bunch of students. Come along from 10 am every week if you fancy it.
Great variety of activities: talks, films, lessons, workshops, exhibitions, concerts, sessions, dances...
Something for everyone.
Really enjoyed the Sean O' Casey film 'Under A Coloured Cap' last night. A documentary from a personal perspective made by his daughter Shivaun & followed by a Q&A with her. Informative, enlightening, some surprises in there - at times sad but also funny & heartwarming. A memorable evening...
Walked into the bar, looked fine but no signage as to where I was supposed to go ("John Hume in America" film and talk). So had to ask as there was a session going on in the bar.
No signage for toilets so had to ask again. No soap dispenser in Gents toilet
No tea/coffee available ; alcohol only; not a great image for an Irish Centre!
The film and Q&A with director was excellent
Small hall no windows, no proper bar , long queue for toilet, needs to improve