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SOLSTICE GALLERY                                                   19th Jan - 25th Feb                                                     The mind was dreaming. The world was its dream       An exhibition of works from three artists; Diane Copperwhite, Michael Kalmbach and Hiraki Sawa. Curated by Jacqui McIntosh

FILM SEASON                                                               Wed 25th  The Way (2010) Martin Sheen (Tom) comes to France to collect the remains of his son, killed while walking the Camino de Santiago. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage in honour of his son. SOLD OUT

THEATRE                                                                          27th, 28th & 29th The Night Joe Dolan’s Car Broke Down    SOLD OUT.

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OPERA                                                                         Sat 4th  The Magic Flute Opera Theatre Company present Mozart’s popular opera

PANTO                                                                      Thur 9th - Sun 19th  Aladdin The Panto  An unforgettable evening of hilarity suitable for the whole family. Presented by St Mary’s Musical Society

FILM SEASON                                                             Wed 22nd  Beautiful Lies (2010) Audrey Tautou stars in this fresh and funny romantic comedy about a chatty hairdresser who concocts a plan to cheer up her mother after her husband leaves her. (French/Subtitled)

MUSIC                                                                            Fri 24th Singing Nina - The Music of Nina Simone CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond our control.

WORKSHOP                                                               Sat 25th In Line - Drawing Workshop Hosted by Artist Michelle Boyle develop your life drawing skills of the clothed figure

CHARITY CONCERT                                                    Sun 26th Choral Concert for Epilepsy Ireland An evening of choral and instrumental music with proceeds going to Epilepsy Research Ireland.

MUSIC                                                                            Tues 28th Nanci Griffith Popular country music star returns to Solstice

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THEATRE                                                                       Wed 7th Equus by Peter Shaffer Winner of a Tony Award and New York Critics Circle Award for Best New Play. The story of a psychiatrist who attempts to treat a young man who has a pathological fascination with horses

WORKSHOP                                                                Thurs 8th & Sat 10th How do Actor’s Play? A theatre workshop for primary, secondary schools and families. Much-loved actor Louis Lovett (Killinaskully’s Dieter Langer) introduces his own unique style of performance – one that embraces the mischievous spirit of play.

FILM                                                                                Thurs 8th Albert Nobbs An exclusive opportunity to see the pre-screening of this wonderful film, featuring Golden Globe Nominee for Best Song ‘Lay Your Head Down’ by Navan-born composer Brian Byrne.

THEATRE                                                                        Fri 9th The End In this short story by Beckett a man recounts an episode late in his life when, having been expelled from an institution of care, he finds his own way in the world. Performed by Gare St Lazare Players.

LOCAL ARTS                                                                  Tues 13th - Sun 18th Rathkenny Revels Returning for their fifth successive year with great music, song and dance, side splitting comedy. A great variety show not to be missed with something for everyone in the audience

FILM SEASON                                                               Wed 21st  Parked (2010)  Fred lives in his car, having lost all hope until he strikes an unlikely friendship with a dope-smoking 21-year-old with a positive attitude. Starring Colm Meaney.

COMEDY                                                                       Fri 23rd (Sold Out) & Thurs 29th Neil Delamere Back at Solstice with his new show ‘Restructuring’

WORLD MUSIC                                                            Sat 24th Eduardo Niebla A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz. Hailed as one of the world’s great guitarists

VARIETY                                                                        Fri 30th Foroige The Foroige Inter-Club Talent Show promises to be a very entertaining evening with great performances from all over County Meath.

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LOCAL ARTS Fri 13th - Sat 14th Got to Dance Navan rugby Club Stage School presents ‘Got to Dance’. Group consists of children and teenagers between ages of 4-16 performing a variety of songs and dances.

THEATRE Wed 18st - Sat 21st The Seafarer by Conor McPherson Dunshaughlin Players return to Solstice presenting this highly acclaimed comedy-drama

FILM SEASON Sun 22nd Some Like It Hot (1959) Two musicians on the run from the mob who, dressed in drag, join up with Marilyn Monroe’s all-female band. Hilarious fun and frolics

MUSIC Tues 24th Onyx Brass Ensemble Dubbed ‘easily the classiest brass ensemble in Britain’ by BBC Music magazine. A Music Network Concert

LOCAL ARTS Thurs 26th - Sat 28th The Best of Broadway Loreto, St Michaels’ Secondary School’s Transition Year invites you to take an exciting journey with them down Broadway

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LOCAL ARTS                                                                Thurs 3rd - Sun 6th Spotlight Tonight’s the Night Spotlight present their bi-annual class-show featuring children from their Navan School.

VISUAL ARTS                                                              Fri 11th - Sat 9th June Dermot Seymour Celebrating the work of the Belfast-born artist, this exhibition examines the various underlying themes within his practice over the last thirty years. Opening night Thurs 10th May at 7.30pm.

LOCAL ARTS                                                                Fri 11th - Sat 19th Little Shop of Horrors An evening of comedy and music for all the family! Presented by St Mary’s Musical Society.

VISUAL ARTS                                                              Sat 19th In Line Drawing Workshop with Michelle Boyle. This workshop coincides with National Drawing Day and is geared toward artists and art students who wish to develop their life drawing skills of the clothed figure. Pre-booking is essential.

LOCAL ARTS                                                               Mon 28th  Anne Maher School of Ballet An evening of dance with the Anne Maher School of Ballet’s annual performance.

FILM                                                                               Wed 23rd My House in Umbria  Set in the sprawling Italian countryside, four train wreck survivors find solace in the villa of an English writer, Mrs. Delahunty (Maggie Smith).

COMEDY                                                                        Thurs 24th Ardal O’Hanlon The Father Ted and My Hero comedian returns for a hilarious show.

LOCAL ARTS                                                                Sat 26th The Acting Academy Summer Show Students from the Dunshaughlin group take to the stage to perform short plays suitable for all ages.

MUSIC/DANCE                                                            Sun 27th Celtic Dream Irish Dance Show - CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

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LOCAL ARTS                                                                Thurs 2nd - Wed 3rd Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Navan School of Ballet presents a fun and elegant dance show loosely based on the Theatre production of this classic children’s movie.

THEATRE                                                                      Fri 8th The Love Hungry Farmer by John B. Keane John Bosco McLane is a bachelor of ‘indeterminate’ age. According to his own assessment, he is ‘past his best’ and evidently still a virgin. His amorous adventures range from the hilarious to the pitiful.

LOCAL ARTS                                                                Sat 9th  The Academy Summer Show Students from the Academy’s Navan Group take to the stage to perform short plays suitable for all ages. Expect an uplifting evening with acting, singing, comegy and hip hop!

FILM                                                                                Wed 20th Shame Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan star in this multi-award winning film about sexual addiction.

OPERA                                                                            Thurs 21st Orfeo Opera Theatre Company present Monteverdi’s great Opera based on Orpheus’s quest to find his beloved Euridice. Sung in English, Orfeo will delight the first time opera-goer and seasoned fan alike.

VISUAL ART                                                                 Sat 23rd - 10th August Surveyor Following an Open Call of submissions from Artists living in or from Meath, Solstice is delighted to present this exhibition which endeavours to explore contemporary visual practice from the county.

WORKSHOP                                                                  Sat 23rd  In Line Drawing This workshop is geared toward artists and students who wish to develop their life drawing skills.

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SUMMER CAMP                                                          Mon 2nd - Wed 4th Crafty So & So’s Become writer, illustrator, designer, sculptor, director and animator of their own personal stop motion animation feature! Suitable for children aged 5-12.

MUSIC                                                                            Fri 6th Singing Nina Karen Underwood, portrays the life story of Nina Simone through the legend’s best-loved songs.          

THEATRE                                                                     Thurs 12th July Love All A CheeryWild Production. This is the terrible and true(ish) hilarious short play about Irish Wimbledon legend Vere St. Ledger Goold. Enjoy with a serving of strawberries & cream and Prosecco!

SUMMER CAMP                                                           Mon 16th - Tues 17th Crafty So & So’s Draw, paint, collage, felt and stitch all manners of creatures and design a world for them all to live in! Suitable for children aged 5-12.

FILM                                                                               Fri 20th All About Eve Betty Davies stars in this brilliantly scripted, award-winning, 1950’s cinema classic.

SUMMER CAMP                                                           Mon 23rd - Fri 27th Artzone Summer Camp A truly inspiring Summer Camp run by fully qualified Art Teachers, working to tried and trusted processes and practices.

WORKSHOP                                                                 Sat 24th  In Line Drawing This workshop is geared toward artists and art students who wish to develop their life drawing skills.

FILM                                                                               Wed 25th The Well Digger’s Daughter Beautifully shot in the perpetual French sunshine and superbly scored with early 1940s period songs to heighten the atmosphere.

LOCAL ARTS                                                                Mon 30th - Fri 2rd Aug Academy of Performing Arts A musical theatre camp of dance, drama & singing. Suitable for boys and girls aged 4-16 years.

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SUMMER CAMP                                                          Mon 13th - Fri 17th Crafty So & So’s Illustrate your own book full of superheroes, fantastical creatures or fairies using collage, mixed media, pop-up, crafty bits and arty games!

TALK                                                                              Thurs 16th Gardens with Atmosphere  RTE Supergarden winner James McConnell reveals the inspirational sources of his distinctive design style and discusses the art and craft of creating atmosphere. Enjoy this lush, summer talk with a serving of strawberries & cream and a glass of Prosecco!

FILM                                                                               Wed 22nd Sensation A story about a lonely young farmer who decides to open a rural brothel. Starring Domhnall Gleeson.

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