Last Night's Fun

`Join us for a night of Irish tunes, songs, dances and readings based on Ciaran Carson's book Last Night's Fun. It's a magical book - a travelogue, a diary, a guide to Irish music and a celebration of fry-ups, lock-ins, singing, friendship and crack (or is it craic..?)

Legendary Belfast poet, novelist and musician Ciaran Carson introduces us to flute makers, smokers and fiddlers; poteen, whiskey and chancers; reels, jigs and the wild fiddle music of Donegal. From how to behave when playing tunes to why one tune might have ten different names; why in Belfast an Orange tune can also be a Green one. All this and more, in the company of some of Australia's greatest players: Ciaran O'Grady; Aifric Boylan; Allan Evans; Mairtin Staunton; Gerry McKeague; Ruth Boylan and Kit Joyce. Dancing by Marie Brouder. Text adapted and read by Dominic Black.

A great night of words and music - bring your instruments and join us for a couple of tunes at the end of the night.