Why not round up the family, or maybe a few of the girls and head to the Grand Canal Theatre. They have announced their fantastic line up for 2011 and with such a wide selection of shows there is something for everyone. Tickets are sure to fly out the door so make sure you get them soon!
The world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music, is coming to Dublin direct from the London Palladium. This lavish and critically acclaimed production stars none other than Jason Donovan, who plays Captain von Trapp in the world’s best-loved musical. With its unforgettable score The Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music. It’s the perfect family treat! The Sound of Music is running from the 5th - 30th April.
If you have small children then you are probably very familiar with the musical stylings ofThe Wiggles. Well lucky you – they are coming to Dublin! In 2011 the band will celebrate their 20th birthday and will be performing all their greatest hits including Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot Too Chugga Chugga. Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam as well as our Wiggly friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus for this fun production. The Wiggles are performing on Sunday 22nd May at 11am & 2pm.
The producers of the hit show Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will return with their World Premiere of a new musical version of Peter Pan. With stunning sets, sensational flying sequences, a brand new score and a sprinkling of fairy dust this new production will bring out the child in you. A story of courage, friendship and of course fairies this is the show for all the family. Peter Pan is running from July 15th - Saturday August 6th.
There are lots of other great concerts and events taking place in the Grand Canal Theatre throughout the year so why not visit their website www.grandcanaltheatre.ie and check out what’s happening in 2011.
