New Year, New You, New Experiences
Audi Dublin International Film Festival
23 February – 6 March 2022
The Festival
Films & Stars
Taking place every February, the Dublin International Film Festival is one of the most iconic events in Ireland’s cultural calendar. The programme has evolved over the years, but each Festival is guaranteed to offer a mouth-watering mix of cinema from around the world, with many screenings attended by the filmmakers and stars.
Awards
From hidden gems to red-carpet spectaculars attended by directors and stars, every Festival is a celebration of cinematic excellence in all its forms. Their awards recognise outstanding achievements in documentaries, features and shorts, while the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Awards distribute accolades from Ireland’s professional film critics and the Audience Award gives Festivalgoers a chance to vote for their favourite features and shorts.
But the Festival’s most prestigious accolade is the Volta. Named after Ireland’s first dedicated cinema, the Voltas are awarded each year to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the world of film. Previous recipients have included iconic figures such as Al Pacino, Julie Andrews, Ennio Morricone, Daniel Day-Lewis, Claudia Cardinale, Martin Sheen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Brendan Gleeson, Terry Gilliam and Angela Lansbury.
James Coleman: Still Life, 2013 – 2016
21 January – 8 October 2023
Sir Hugh Lane Room | Admission free
James Coleman’s most recent work, a video installation Still Life, 2013-2016 (yellow version), presents a silent, large-scale projection of an uprooted poppy against a black background. This will be the first display of the work at the Gallery – one year after its acquisition in February 2022 – and its first appearance in Ireland. Coleman, born in county Roscommon, works primarily in film and slide projection. A pioneer of lens-based installation art, he is recognised internationally for his influence on late-twentieth century conceptual art.
Rocky Horror Show – Bord Gais Energy Theatre
30 JANUARY – 04 FEBRUARY 2023
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of its sell-out tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.
Age Guidance
Age guidance 12+ (this show contains scenes of an adult nature and rude parts!)
General Guidance
Performance contains strobe lighting throughout, smoke and haze. Please note the following prohibited items: Rice, confetti, lighters and water pistols. Nothing should be thrown from the auditorium onto stage.
The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror show is the biggest party and features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting show stopping Time Warp.
