With their sensational voices and stunning good looks, the Irish Sopranos wow audiences wherever they go. Wendy Dwyer, Kay Lynch and Deirdre Masterson are the creme de la creme of Irish classical vocal talent. All three possesses a very distinctive, very individual voice. When these voices come together the result is a breathtaking creation of ravishing harmonies. One critic wrote "The blend of these three soaring voices would melt even the hardest heart". An evening with The Irish Sopranos is at once uplifting and great fun. The Irish Sopranos have attracted great media attention on both sides of The Atlantic. 'A Time for Us', The Irish Sopranos’ debut album is available nationwide and their new album, 'Believe' has just been released.

The pupils of the Monastery School present a somewhat unusual re-working of your favourite fairytales, as well as a visit to a most unusual jungle. To complete the performance, the senior pupils give a unique tribute to a particularly talented musical family, living in Salzburg during World War 2. Sounds like a fantastic night’s entertainment!

The Tipperary International Song of Peace Grand Final will bring together songwriters and composers from Ireland and abroad vying to win the specially commissioned Song of Peace Crystal Trophy and cheque for €1,500. 10 finalists will compete in the ‘live’ Final which will feature the cream of songwriting talent from across the world. There will be a full supporting programme on the night featuring the Excel Stage School and the On Your Toes Dance Academy presenting excerpts from Disney’s ‘Aristocats’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Honk Jr.’ and the exciting sound of the Thurles CBS ‘Mini Big-Band’. It's a night not to be missed!

On Sunday 11th May the 2008 Regional Finals for the South/Eastern clubs will be held in the Excel Theatre, Tipperary.  This will be an action packed mixture of music; dance and comedy as a number of clubs battle it out to go forward to the National Finals in the University Concert Hall Limerick.  A talent show with a difference, young people (15 to 18) from the various clubs around the South & East put together a 20 minute variety show which will entertain and delight you. The No Name Club is a National youth organisation formed in 1978 which has more than 30 clubs in all four provinces.

Step into a magical world presided over by the cleverest cat ever to wear boots, in this delightful re-enactment of an all-time fairytale favourite! A poor miller’s son is left with a most unusual inheritance: a cat named Puss. No ordinary feline, Puss soon reveals he can talk and persuades his master to spend his last pennies on knee-length boots, a long flowing purple coat and a feather-topped hat! The mischievous Puss then leads his master on a series of adventures in his mission to help him to win the heart of a beautiful princess! But when the king demands to see his riches, the clever cat must go to the land of the wicked magician and use all his cunning to ensure that everyone lives happily ever after!

The first guitarist in the world to adapt to Paul Galbraith's new groundbreaking technique and instrument, Redmond O'Toole plays an 8-string 'Brahms guitar' in the cello position connected to a special resonating box. The additional range of the guitar allows an expansion of the repertoire as well as incorporating original music for classical guitar. Activities in 2007 included performaces in Mexico, two Irish tours, a concert with the Chieftans and the Ulster Orchestra in Belfast and concertos in Germany

As part of the Bealtaine Festival celebration, this Recital is performed by Glynis Casson with actor Daniel Costello in The Gallery. It is loosely based on the “ Seven Ages of Man” from birth to death as described by Shakespeare. It has a huge variety of material, mostly comedy and includes such material as Louis Macneice's “ Prayer Before Birth,” Michael Rosen's “Chocolate Cake, “Shirley Valentine” excerpts from the plays “School for Scandal” and the handbag scene from “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Glynis also sings a number of songs such as “Betty Grable” “Garten Mother's Lullaby” and “She Moved Through The Fair.” This programme consists of two fifty-minute sections and is one that is humorous and light-hearted, appealing to all ages.

The Rhondda Valley Male Voice Choir have been singing for many years to great acclaim. Welsh Male Voice Choirs have been noted for many years for lifting the spirits with their beautiful songs and harmonies. As the saying goes, if you have more than two welsh people together you have a choir. This welsh choir is no exception, with their songs of the valleys, musicals, modern and spiritual repertoire. It is with great pleasure we welcome the Rhondda Valley choir to Tipperary in May to entertain you at the Simon Ryan Theatre, so make a note in your diary or you may be sorry you missed it.

The Lost Field, combines two plays dealing with families sundered and re-united in bizarre circumstances. Raccoon & The Exit Wound are part of an evening, which also involves a dinner at the 30 ft table where The Exit Wound is subsequently performed and audience members become eavesdroppers on the homecoming party from hell. Tickets are limited to 40 for this performance.

Lots more fun to be had at the Summer Art Camp this year, delivered by Helen Ryan and ably assisted by Sarah Moloney. Painting, Printing, Clay Modelling, Textiles & lots more. All material is supplied.

The workshops will guide students physically and creatively to develop skills, exploring expression, rhythm, style and musicality. All classes cover aspects of warming-up, stretching, turning, jumping, floor work, partner work and all travelling forms. Students will learn to dance funky hip hop dance sequences to increase their dance vocabulary and develop confidence to their favourite songs/music. The overall aim of the week will be to stimulate a fun, vibrant, and positive learning environment while also mastering a high level of dance skill. For Fun, Inspiration and dancing skills—don’t miss out.

'Fun With Music'is a series of music workshops for young people aged 10-12 years. Young people will have a chance to collectively express their thoughts and ideas through participative music-making. Creative workshops are designed to enhance musical and social skills and to nurture self-esteem and confidence in an atmosphere of fun and encouragement. Workshops will include singing, song-writing, musical drama, improvisation and some African drumming. Musical instruments are provided and participants may also bring their own instruments along if they wish. No previous experience necessary.

The award winning Ballet Ireland Summer School is in its eighth year and returns to the Simon Ryan Theatre in August with its own take on the yarn of the golden goose. During the weeklong course, participants will dance, act and mime out the story, together with dancers and tutors from Ballet Ireland. At the end of the week there will be a performance held onstage, in a professional environment, and open to all, parents, friends, neighbours and the general public.