Yew Wood Venues, incorporating The Mall Arts Centre – Youghal

Chatterbox Dance Studio will once again stage their annual dance extravaganza in the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on May 22^nd & 23^rd. This year’s show is entitled ‘Wish’. ‘I wanted a show were we can forget our troubles and look to the future” Ruth Hayes artistic director. “We focused this year on songs with a positive message and of course a great beat too”.

Chatterbox Dance studio consists of approximately 100 young people from Youghal and surrounding areas and their ages range from 4-16 years old. With Lisa Meany as the co-choreographer, this show promises to be bigger and better than ever! “This is Lisa’s second year with Chatterbox and she has continued to bring her wealth of experience and enthusiasm to this show.” Lisa has most recently choreographed the Everyman Palace Theatre’s Christmas Panto, Beauty and the Beast .

Hundreds of new and colourful costumes will be worn and fantastic special effects promise to transport and entertain all the family for a couple of hours on an early summers evening this May.

Chatterbox’s performance of ‘Wish’ will begin at 7.30pm sharp. Tickets are on sale in Read and Write, Youghal. Tickets are €12 adult, €8 child and OAP and €35 for a family of 4.

Hope to see you there!

WISH

“1981”, the Hunger Strike, in which ten men gave their lives in the struggle for political status, irreversibly shaped the political developments for decades to come. In this unique piece of theatre, we are given a deep insight into the lives of each of the men as to whom they really were.  The one person performance comes to the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Saturday, 12^th May 2012 at 8.00pm.

Tony Devlin and his award-winning company ‘Brassneck Theatre’ focuses on the harrowing hunger-strikes by ten Republican prisoners in the Maze Prison. The legacy of the death of these men is down to no split-second tragedy, but rather the grueling and protracted death by hunger strike that lasted for over 70 days.  Through music, song, visuals and performance, this show takes us on an extraordinary journey, of how ten very ordinary men shook the world from their prison cells.   

1981 is a major undertaking as a piece of theatre. Tony Devlin wrote and performs it solo with a cast of over thirty characters covering the hunger strikers, their family, friends and communities of the North. Music plays a large part in the play and features live musicians on stage. The play also features projection of archive footage of the funerals of the hunger strikers which add a powerful visual element to the narrative. Devlin’s new play allowes audiences to see, hear and experience the legacy and memory of the history of the North and to recognise the change that has happened for the better and is continuing to happen.

This event promises to be an ultimately uplifting piece of theatre for the audiences of East Cork. Make it your business to be at the Mall Arts Centre on Saturday 24^th March for a rare event.

Tickets are €15 / €12 concession. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. Contact the Booking Office at Yew Wood Venues to reserve your tickets by phoning -024 818 23 / 083 360 6507 or emailing – themallartscentre@gmail.com

Events at The Mall Arts Centre are part of Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group

“Singing Nina”, the widely acclaimed musical tribute to legendary vocalist Nina Simone comes to the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Saturday 24^th March at 8pm. Nina Simone is classified as the all time greatest soul song-stress, pianist and songwriter. This astounding musical is a wonderful tribute to the highly acclaimed jazz and blues singer and is brought to you by the soul goddess Karen Underwood.

Karen, a Chicago native, has made Cork her home since 1997 where she is affectionately known as the “Chicago Diva”. With a voice more than equal to the task, Karen brings a real sensitivity to tackling Nina’s iconic tunes, whether it’s an energetic rendition of “Mississippi Goddamn” or the poignant and tender prayer that is “Don’t let me be Misunderstood”. This evening of song will also include those timeless Simone classics “Feeling Good” and “My Baby Just Cares for Me”. This promises to be an evening not to be missed.

Karen has treated jazz clubs all over Ireland to her dulcet tones as well as selling out the Half Moon Club in her adopted hometown of Cork on several occasions. She is no stranger to the lime light with numerous performances on national radio and on stages around the country including at the prestigious Wexford Arts Festival and the Dun Laoighre Festival of World Cultures.

This musical is highly acclaimed by the critics across the spectrum; an Evening Echo reviewer stated “Her rendition of Strange Fruit is worth the ticket price alone”. Vincent Woods, Radio One presenter praised her heart rendering and wonderful interpretation of Black is the Colour.

This event promises to be a magical evening and is a treat for the audiences of East Cork. Make it your business to be at the Mall Arts Centre on Saturday 24^th March for a rare event where one sublime song-stress channels another!

Tickets are €16 / €14 concession. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. Contact the Booking Office at Yew Wood Venues to reserve your tickets by phoning -024 818 23 / 083 360 6507 or emailing – themallartscentre@gmail.com

Events at The Mall Arts Centre are part of Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group

Youghal is in for a treat!

On Saturday 25th February 2012, one of Ireland’s most popular comedians and street entertainers is coming to the Mall Arts Centre Youghal – David McSavage. Most well-known from his hilarious RTE show ‘Savage Eye’, his cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life and nothing is safe from his truth induced interpretations.

From The Barman (Mick The Bull) to Father Finnegan to former President Mary Robinson and Pat…….Kenny, audiences relate to each character from the many aspects of Irish life.

David McSavage is mischievous to the last and revels in creating tension. His aim is to make you feel uncomfortable with his comedy cutting close to the bone! He quarantees belly aching laughter and this really is a night not to be missed!

With recent sell out performances in the Opera House and Vicar Street, this is a real treat for the community of Youghal. The show takes place on Saturday 25th February 2012 in the Mall Arts Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm and show starts at 8pm.

Tickets are selling at the hugely competitive rate of 16 euro for adults and 14 euro concessions (students / unemployed). Reserve your ticket by contacting 083-3606507 or 024-81823; alternatively you can email your reservation to themallartscentre@gmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased from the Yew Wood booking office (the Coach House, Entreprise Centre, Emmet Place, Youghal) and Youghal Tourist Office.

‘Yew Wood Venues’- Youghals Premier Venues

The Mall Arts Centre & St. Mary’s Collegiate Church

Youghal Venues Yield €280,000 to Local Economy in Two Years

‘Yew Wood Venues’ – the new name behind Youghal’s Premier Venues – The Mall Arts & St. Mary’s Collegiate Church contributed in excess of €280,000 to the local economy of Youghal in two years according to surveys undertaken in accordance with Failte Ireland’s Festivals and Cultural Events Research Template.  The venues are run by The Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group who currently lease the buildings from Youghal Town Council.

In building upon the success of the venues to date, the two venues are to be re-branded and will now fall under the title of ‘Yew Wood Venues’.  Yew Wood – the english translation of Eochaill – encapulates both unique venues of Youghal.  A new base and booking office will operate from ‘The Coach House’ of ‘Enterprise Youghal’ in Emmet Place.

The expansion plan of ‘Yew Wood Venues’ focuses on Youghal’s commercial and contemporary arts potential. Joyce Hosford, Events Manager of Yew Wood Venues commented “We are encouraging local artists to exhibit their works in the Mall Arts Centre and we are focusing on attracting and developing local and emerging talent. We are seeking to utilise the Mall Arts Centre to its full potential as well as seeking to explore contemporary arts events. In order to do so, we envisage a ‘bottom up’ approach to our developmental plan – that is, there is a hugely strong community arts base in Youghal and we aim to support and nurture such talent.  The vision is to ensure Youghal is a recognised centre of Arts excellence, built upon the strengths of the community”.

To date, the venues have delivered a range of productions across the arts spectrum, from visual to music, dance to drama.  This has made huge impact on the local economy – events which have been running in the Yew Wood Venues have contributed €280,000 over 2 years to the local economy.

Reffering to the economic spin-off to the local community, Manager of The Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group, Aileen Murray said: “The future plans of Yew Wood Venues also focuses on developing the local economy and boosting local businesses through ‘spin off’ revenue generated from events taking place. These venues share a common goal with many businesses and organisations within the Youghal community – to help increase the number of people visiting and investing in Youghal.  Failte Ireland identified that the average visitor attending an event in Youghal will spend on average between €30 and €55”, said Aileen.

The continued development of attendances at the venues will be crucial to the venues ongoing success. In order to achieve this, there will be several initiatives undertaken through marketing, education and outreach functions. For example, the well supported Sacred Roots events, which took place in St Marys Collegiate Church will recommence shortly. These events helped to promote the arts to the youths of Youghal as well as generating much support and recognition from the community and a far. Other such developmental programmes will encourage local artists to take residence in the Mall Arts Centre and exhibit their art on a monthly basis. Yew Wood Venues will also continue to support St. Raphaels and their future projects.

In aiming to develop new captive audiences within the community, Yew Wood Venues will commence a monthly film club hugely significant considering Youghal’s strong history of interest in film. This will be a low cost means of art and cultural activity and a means for those who wish to develop their interest in cinematic art.

David McSavage, the comedian of the infamous RTE production ‘Savage Eye’, will take to the stage of the Mall Arts Centre on Saturday 25th February at 8pm. Tickets are now available. 2012 will also see hilarity from the legendary Brendan Grace, a Shakesperean play, a Moby Dick production, the family favourite Lambert Puppet Theatre and the welcomed return of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne to name a few.  Plans are also underway to host a number of large-scale contemporary cultural and arts events which at time of press are still under negotiation.

“It is imperative in such a close community with numerous venues, we target to our specific audience and market the event accordingly” states Joyce Hosford. “We are hugely enthusiastic about the year ahead. It is great to have a permanent base, an office where people can come and meet me, discuss future plans, propose ideas, highlight queries or book tickets” she added.

In the current climate, it is imperative that local resources are utlised to their maximum potential. Yew Wood Venues is starting 2012 with much enthuasism and positivity for the year ahead. With this rebranding, also brings a very strong and forward thinking developmental plan for the Mall Arts Centre and St Marys Collegiate Church to accompany this new title.

Yew Wood Venues office is in the Coach House of the Entreprise Centre, Emmet Place – just next to St. Marys Collegiate Church. The office will be open 5 days a week and contact number is 083-3606507 or 024-81823.

The Mall Arts Centre  - Youghals Premier Civil Ceremony Venue

Elegant and intimate or lavish and alternative, The Mall Arts Centre can be tailored for every bride’s desires. Venue hire available for civil ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding receptions and much more!

Nestled on the shores of the Blackwater River, The Mall Arts Centre is a spectacularly sited 230 year old venue that has two enchanting locations for your civil ceremony.

For intimate ceremonies with up to 40 guests, the Glass Annex overlooking the waters of Blackwater River is a beautifully romantic choice. This bright and airy glass foyer opens directly onto the seafront with a large terrace area  – ideal for a drinks reception.

The classic Ballroom is suitable for larger parties of up to 200 guests. The high ceilings and imposing windows of the Ballroom are truly magnificent. This Ballroom is also the ideal choice for wedding receptions.

The Mall Arts Centre is an approved venue for Civil Marriages. The event manager will guide you through your preparation leading up to your Special Day and will ensure the day itself runs seamlessly.

Venue hire for civil ceremonies is just 100 plus VAT for the entire day! For drinks receptions and wedding receptions, speak to our experienced event manager for more details.

Contact 083 360 6507 or themallartscentre@gmail.com for more information!