Outdoor Cinema: Shakes versus Shav
This August Bank Holiday Monday, join us for a garden screening of madcap puppet film, Shakes Versus Shav: a fresh and fitting tribute to two of the greatest writers in the English language…with strings attached.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
‘Shakes Versus Shav’, featuring the voices of Colm Meaney as George Bernard Shaw and Derek Jacobi as William Shakespeare, has been completed by Irish production company Caboom. Based on Shaw's final play, in a knockabout Punch & Judy style, Shaw himself battles it out with William Shakespeare in a war of words to decide who is the greater writer. The film will be screened for free in the garden for you to enjoy.
Released to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the play’s publication, ‘Shakes Versus Shav’ is co-directed by puppeteer Damian Farrell (Star Wars, Jurassic World, Dark Crystal) and documentary-maker Gerry Hoban. The film grew out of a previous collaboration between the two while working with Gabriel Byrne on the IFTA Award-winning documentary about George Bernard Shaw, “My Astonishing Self”.
‘Shakes Versus Shav’ has been produced by Damian Farrell, Elaine Gallagher and Martha Moloney for Caboom, and is funded by Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann, along with RTÉ, Coimisiún na Meán and Section 481.
A surprise also awaits in the house… more details to be released soon!
Monday 25 August, screenings will run every 30 minutes from 10.30am – 4.00pm. Included with house and garden entry. No booking required.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children are welcome.
- Meeting point
The film will be screened in the garden.
- What to bring and wear
This event is outside so please wear clothing suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
Flat access to the screening area and toilets.
- Other
Dogs are welcome on short leads.
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