Irish artist Cecily Brennan is trying to find friends and work colleagues of the actress Britta Smith.

Cecily worked closely with Britta up to her death and her forthcoming exhibition features video and portraits of her. Cecily is keen to invite people who would have known and worked with Britta to the exhibition which will  run in Dublin's Taylor Gallery during April.

If you or anyone you know would appreciate an invite, please contact Lian Bell by the end of March with a postal address.

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THE ARK, A CULTURAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN

together with actor Louis Lovett, in association with Theatre Forum

present a unique training opportunity for actors interested in theatre for children and family audiences.

Dates: Monday 22nd March to Thursday 25th March inclusive and Monday 29th March to Thursday 1st April inclusive.

Time: 10a,m to 4 p.m. daily

Venue: The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, 11a Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Cost: €70 (The Ark will be making two bursaries available).

How to apply: Please return you completed application form (available from the Ark) accompanied by a brief CV and headshot to Muireann Ahern, Theatre Programmer & Producer at the Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, 11a Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 or by e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2010

Full details available on  www.ark.ie/programme/actor_training

MARTIN GRACE

(R.I.P)

It is with deep regret that we learned of the passing on 27th January 2010,

following an accident, on location in Spain of  Martin, veteran stuntman, Equity member

and true gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Martin's funeral will take place as follows: 

Removal on (Thursday) 18th February to St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney, Kilkenny Street, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny.

Burial after 11 o'c Mass on (Friday) 19th February in St. Lactain's graveyard, Lisdowney, Kilkenny.

Reception after at Springhill Court Hotel,

Waterford Rd.,

Kilkenny City.

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BIRDBATH

By Leonard Melfi. Directed by Paddy Kelly

A one Act play set in 1960's New York

The International Bar, Wicklow Stree, Dublin 2

15-20 February 2010 at 6 p.m.

Tickets €7

Further detais www.littlebirdsong.com/theatre.html

Applications are invited from professional theatre directors who would wish to direct shows with Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, the National Irish Language Theatre in Galway city.

 An Taibhdhearc especially welcomes the opportunity to discuss potential projects with directors with whom we have not yet worked.

 We welcome discussion with those who would wish to produce a particular play with which they feel an affinity or which they believe would be of benefit to produce as Gaeilge.

 Fluency as Gaeilge is not a prerequisite but a working knowledge would be of benefit of course.

 Applicants are invited to e-mail their applications/recommendations and résumés to

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 Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe is an equal opportunities employer

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