This event has ended

The Civic, Thursday 17th October

Ladies in the Blues – Celebrate the power of women in the evolution of blues music, from the gospel roots of the 1920's through vaudeville & jazz up to 1960's blues-rock.

Having received standing ovations nationwide, this show takes you on a women's journey, honouring pioneers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Nina Simone, Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and many more – through song and iconic visuals. The show journeys from the first recording of the blues by Mamie Smith in 1920 through the decades up to the 60s with Janis Joplin. This all Irish cast includes four female singers and a crackin' blues sideband.


Date:
Thursday 17th October
Time:
8.00pm - 10.00pm
Price:
€24 | €26
Address:
Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland

Google Map of Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...

What's on

Music Current – Contemporary Music Festival

Project Arts Centre / Contemporary Music Centre

Music Current Festival is an annual contemporary music festival produced by Dublin Sound Lab. The festival offers a showcase of contemporary Irish and new international electronic music in an accessible and friendly environment. As well as the main concert programme, the festival includes workshops, professional development classes, and public panel discussions. 'The highly-specialised  music festival, Music Current, presented what was the new music performance of the year.' Michael Dervan, The Irish Times 'If one wanted to experience the very latest cutting-edge trends in new music, th

What's on

Emma Doran ‘Emmaculate’

The Lark Concert Hall

Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. There’s no such thing as a perfect family, but she wouldn’t want one anyway… The many trials and tribulations of Emma’s blended family are laid bare, womanhood examined, and relationships put to the test in this witty, rambunctious show from one of Ireland’s most beloved stand-ups. Strap in for a night to remember, jam-packed with razor-sharp observations, riotous on-stage antic

What's on

Bold Moves: Dare To Dream

O'Reilly Theatre

Bold Moves, Dare to Dream runs at the O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College from 10 to 18 April 2026, bringing together Olivier-nominated choreographer Arthur Pita and rising Irish choreographer Ruaidhri Maguire for a programme that challenges expectations of what a night at the ballet can be. Expect sharp storytelling, bold physicality and a soundtrack that moves from classical to cult pop. Arthur Pita brings two striking works to Dublin. His acclaimed A Dream Within a Midsummer Night’s Dream takes Shakespeare’s comedy and turns it on its head, shifting from Handel to Eartha Kitt and B