Royal Theatre
October shows in the TF Royal Theatre
By Danielle Walsh
3, Oct 2007 - 22:18

Wednesday 3rd Oct 2007:

Gene Watson

tickets €33

Popular country singer, Gene Watson and his farewell party band, will return to Ireland this autumn for an unmissable tour that will see him play at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Wednesday 3^rd October for one night only accompanied by Mike Denver

Thursday 4th Oct 2007:

Don McLean

tickets €42

He has over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide, and some of the greatest hits ever made including the Irish number one ‘The Mountains of Mourne’, ‘American Pie’, ‘And I Love You So’, ‘Vincent’, ‘Starry Starry Night and ‘Castles In The Air’. Now, see the legend that is Don McLean live in concert at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Thursday 4^th October.

Friday 5th:

Budapest Symphony Orchestra

€39.50

The orchestra dazzles audiences across the globe with their art of playing without sheet music, only by ear and feeling; enrich the compositions with a passion and the energy of a nation which has chosen music as its universal language. Instinctive as a Gypsy gathering, and rigorous as a Vienna Concert. With no contest, it is the most exciting Symphony orchestra of our time, the worlds greatest Orchestra of gypsy musicians.

Saturday 6th:

Dancehall Q’s and Hucklebuck shoes

CANCELLED

Monday 8^th and Tuesday 9th:

Alone it Stands

€25

This hilarious play tells the stories behind the match described as the rugby equivalent of Cobh Ramblers beating Brazil at soccer. Witness the drama of the 'kamikaze tacklers' which turned the tide of the game, the celebrations in Limerick when Munster had achieved the impossible.

Friday 19th:

Elvis the Show

€27.50

Accompanied by his top level orchestra and singers and wearing costumes which are accurate in every detail, 'Lee 'Memphis' King' recreates it all with stunning authenticity - the voice, the look and the moves. He leaves audiences in no doubt that they are witnessing the world's No 1 tribute.

Pure entertainment! Pure Elvis!

Saturday 20^th :

Phil Coulter and Orchestra

€35

This will be Phil’s first time in over 10 years to tour with an orchestra. His shows will feature all his big compositions, "The Town I love so well", "Irelands Call", "My Boy" plus all the Tranquility favorites.

Wednesday 24th:

Air Supply

€39.50

Classic hits "Lost in Love’ and "All Out of Love’ being perfect examples of the trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs –such a unique sound that will forever be known as Air Supply.

-Coming to Castlebar for one night only bringing their energetic antics to the stage to enthrall fans the night over!!!

Friday 26th:

Derek Acorah

€30

There is no true Psychic Medium more recognized and respected internationally, than Derek Acorah. Star of Living TV’s ‘Most Haunted’, ‘Ghost Towns’, ‘Most Haunted Live’ and ‘The Antiques Ghost Show’, Derek Acorah will bring his hugely entertaining and charismatic live theatre show to the Royal Theatre in October following a series of sell-out shows across the UK and Ireland.

Friday 26th:

Delorentos

€15

After releasing one of the most hotly anticipated Irish albums of 2007, In Love With Detail last April and new single ‘Stop’ and Incendiary performances at both the Oxegen and Electric Picnic festivals Delorentos play in the Ruby Rooms Castlebar, Co.Mayo on Friday October 26th and is a gig definitely not to be missed, especially with a promising support from popular bands Story of Hair and Cork’s Hooray for Humans!

Saturday 27th:

Des Bishop

€25

Des Bishop, the New Yorker who has taken Ireland by storm, will return to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar for a night of laugh-out-loud comedy and banter! Having made Ireland his home for many years now, he has a very unique viewpoint of Irish life best captured in his successful series ‘The Des Bishop Work Experience’ and ‘Joy In The Hood’ where he single-handedly unleashed our desire to laugh.

Sunday 28th:

Tidy Boys

€31.70

The Tidy Boys style now emphasizes the full range of the new regenerated Hard House sound, a concoction of Hard Funk, bouncy grooves and uplifting Hard Trance. Working as a DJ team they throw everything they've got into a fully animated performance, which brings their set into what can only be described as one big Hard House party.

They play the Royal Theatre on this October Bank Holiday weekend with special guests Amber D, Mark Kavanagh & Cheeky

Monday 29th:

Traeth- Traditional Welsh Choir

€20

Join one of Wales’ Premier Male Voice Choirs in an exciting programme of Opera Choruses, Songs from the Shows, Gospel Songs and Traditional Welsh Classics.

Contact the Box Office on 0818 300 000 for further details, or see www.royaltheatre.ie   or call into any of the usual outlets