IMAGINE is a unique celebration of the arts in Waterford city, providing an opportunity for everyone to experience and participate in a broad range of creative arts.
Now in it's sixth year IMAGINE features live performances and special workshops for people of all ages and interests. A platform for local talent and a showcase for international artists, striving to commission new work that pushes boundaries and challenges audiences.
"Over 80 events in ten days in Waterford covering theatre, literature, dance, film, music, visual art and family events."
• Leon Redbone (Jazz / Blues) from the US flying-in for this once off gig Leon is joined by his piano man and they play Ragtime and old Jazz / Blues like they should be played. Dylan and Waits are among his fans so who can argue with that!
• Other big music events include Ron Sexsmith; Mercury Rev; Michael McGoldrick; Andy Irvine; Noirin Ni Riain and many more.
• Red Kettle presents the premiere of their new play 'Climb' (Theatre)
• Roger McGough from the UK reads from new work (Poetry)
• The French Film Festival screens 5 new works (Film)
• IMAGINE are proud to be associated with a retrospective of Tony Ryan (Visual Art).
• Waterford’s newest artistic addition Animated State Dance Theatre Company is launched as part of Imagine 2008.
•And lots lots more …
The IMAGINE Festival is run by a voluntary group of people who are a mix of local artists, business people and supporters of the Arts.
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