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This October Bank Holiday weekend Dublin City will celebrate all things ghoulish for the second Bram Stoker Festival. Taking the legacy of Dublin horror novelist Bram Stoker and his gothic novel ‘Dracula’ as inspiration, the festival will celebrate all things macabre, strange and paranormal mixed with some good-old fashioned Halloween fun. Dublin City Centre will come alive with events for all ages including; spine-chilling street performances, sinister sounds, a city-wide Vampire Hunt, spooky movies in the open-air, blood curdling literary happenings, terrifying theatre, haunted walking tours, a fearsome fire garden and a supernatural banquet. Events that display a red circle
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THE PLEASURES OF DRACULA Date: Sat 26 Oct. Time: 14.00 Where: The Grand Social, Liffey St, Dublin 1 Admission: €5 Bookings: www.entertainment.ie/bramstokerfestival
Like today’s Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, Dracula was a bestseller, one that cast women as victims of a monster’s thinly veiled sexual desire. Journalist and bestselling author Martina Devlin discusses ‘The Pleasures of Dracula’ with Trinity College’s Dr. Jarlath Killeen, author Caroline McCall and crime writer Jane Casey.
Projections of Peril
Hammer Films’ Appropriation of Bram Stoker
Date: Sat 26 Oct. Time: 20.00 Where: The United Arts Club, 3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2 Admission: FREE (pre-registration is essential) Registration: www.entertainment.ie/ bramstokerfestival
In this annual Stoker address film historian and archivist Robert J.E. Simpson will explore Hammer’s long relationship with Stoker. From the expansion of the original novel’s characters to the tension between cinematic icon and literary construct, Simpson will look at Hammer’s appropriation and evolution of Stoker’s writing for film.
Haunted - The Enduring Allure of The Ghost Story John Boyne & Diane Setterfield in Conversation with Sinead Gleeson Date: Sat 26 Oct. Time: 17.30 Where: The Sculpture Room, Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin 1 Admission: FREE (pre-registration is essential)
Registration: www.entertainment.ie/ bramstokerfestival
These bestselling authors will read & discuss their new novels, This House is Haunted and Bellman & Black with Sinead Gleeson. What is it that inspires the fascination for the ghost story, for feeling the fear and reading it anyway?
Dracula In The Cathedral Date: Sat 26 Oct. Time: 19.30 Where: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8 Admission: FREE
- first come first served basis
An atmospheric evening of gothic readings and music by candlelight with actors Laurence Foster, Michael James Ford and exciting choral group, Crux Ensemble. A show mixing the words of Bram Stoker with some superb music all set within the gothic milieu of St Patrick’s Cathedral.
SON OF STOKER
Darren Shan In Conversation with Anna Carey
Date: Mon 28 Oct. Time: 14.30 Where: Werburgh’s Church, Werburgh Street, Dublin 8 Admission: €5 Bookings: www.entertainment.ie/bramstokerfestival
“I’m the illegitimate grandson of Bram Stoker, and proud of it,” says bestselling young adult writer Darren Shan. Few writers declare their influences so enthusiastically and in this event, Darren will be discussing his literary debt to Stoker. A must for all teen fiction fans and horror fans in particular. note: no toilets
Inspired by Stoker Date: Sun 27 Oct. Time: 14.00 Where: Smock Alley Theatre, 6/7 Exchange Street Lower, Dublin 8 Admission: FREE (pre-registration is essential) Registration: www.entertainment.ie/ bramstokerfestival
Three of Ireland’s most talented young voices take up the stake to create writing inspired by Stoker. In specially commissioned works, Elizabeth Reapy, Stephen James Smith and Kerrie O’Brien will continue what Dracula started. Accompanied by singers & instrumentalists from Rathdown School Choir whose haunting arrangements with key readings from Dracula will set your spine tingling.
Citizen Dracula
Bats in the Belfry
Date: Sun 27 Oct. Time: 16.00 Where: Smock Alley Theatre, 6/7 Exchange Street Lower, Dublin 8 Admission: FREE (pre-registration is essential) Registration: www.entertainment.ie/ bramstokerfestival
Date: Mon 28 Oct. Time: 12.30 Where: IFI, Eustace Street, Dublin 2 Admission: FREE (pre-registration is essential) Registration: www.entertainment.ie/ bramstokerfestival
Bram Stoker’s political and economic ideas for its betterment of Ireland remained constant throughout his life. Chaired by Stoker’s biographer, Paul Murray, Professor Cormac O’Grada (UCD) and Dr Ciaran O’Neill (TCD) will explore the origins of his horrific masterpiece, Dracula, rooted in the Ireland of the 1860s and 1870s.
Dale Treadwell of Naturally Wild has become a regular feature on RTÉ and TV3, his energy and irrepressible humor making him a huge success with youngsters. Dale’s illustrated talk will reveal the secret life of bats, covering Irish native species and the truth about Vampires.
- Bram Stoker and Ireland
- The Truth About Vampires
STREET & OUTDOOR DRACULA’S FIRE GARDEN
Come journey into the world of Stoker’s imagination, where the darkened castle backdrop gives way to a mesmerising fiery lair. Wander through flame lined paths, trees tipped with flames, past monstrous flowers and blazing bushes that scorch the air. Amidst the spine tingling music beware the ghouls & nightwalkers that spring into life as you enter the depths of Dracula’s spectacular Fire Garden. Installation created by outdoor arts experts Walk The Plank with chilling antics from street theatre specialists, Spraoi. Date: Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct.
Admission: FREE (pre-registration essential)
Where: Dublin Castle – entrance is via Palace St. only (Dame St. gates/ opposite the Olympia Theatre)
Registration: www.entertainment.ie/ bramstokerfestival
Times: 18.30*, 19.00, 19.30, 20.15
*Families are encouraged to attend earlier admissions. It is advised to allow 30-40 mins to enjoy Dracula’s Fire Garden.
Vampire Hunt Date: Sat 26 Oct. Time: 10:00 – 17:00 (It will take circa 1 hr 20mins for mini Vampire Hunt & 1hr 40 mins for Vampire Hunt)
Registration: On the day from 10.00 – 13.00 or pre-register on www.bramstokerfestival.com Start point: City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2 Admission: FREE
Dublin’s history-laden streets and buildings hold many secrets......and you might discover a little more than you bargained for on the Vampire Hunt! With chilling team tasks, bloodcurdling surprises and winning team prizes and spot prizes, this is a completely unique city adventure. A special mini hunt is available to families with vampires in training - dress to impress! *4 people per team
Spine Chilling Sights & Sounds in the City
Date: Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct. Where: Barnardo Square 14:00 - 18:00 South King Street 12:00 - 16:00 Pricing: FREE
Watch out as you walk the streets you might meet the sleeping Mina, a giant skeleton or fall in to a bath of blood - all while listening to some of Ireland’s spookiest bands!
CULTURE BITES VAMPORTRAITS
Presented with The Gallery of Photography Date: Fri 25 & Sat 26 Oct. Time: Portraits taken between 10.00 – 15.00 Where: Temple Bar & Dame District
Watch out for the costumed photographer and his spooky assistant who will take to the flesh filled streets and transform you from human to horror. Portraits will be screened in Meeting House Square over the weekend.
Dracula’s Bram Stoker
Directed by Sinead O’Brien, produced by Noel Pearson and Anne Marie Naughton Date: Sat 26 Oct. Times: 12:00; 14:00; 16:00 Where: The Kane Room, The Coach House, Dublin Castle Admission: FREE (pre-reg. essential) Registration: www.entertainment.ie/ bramstokerfestival This documentary examines the complex life of one of Ireland’s most elusive novelists and the bizarre parallels between the writer and his most famous creation.
le cool Experience - Bram Stoker special Date: Sat 26 Oct. Time: 14.30 Where: Location will be revealed within 24 hours of walk via e-mail or mobile Admission: FREE (pre-reg. essential) Registration:
[email protected] le cool Dublin delve into the macabre as they create a unique themed take on their unusual walking tours.
CULTURE BITES DER VAMPYR BY MARSCHNER Date: Sat 26 Oct. Time: 20.00 Where: Werburgh’s Church, Werburgh Street, Dublin 8 Admission: FREE (pre-registration is essential) Registration: www.entertainment.ie/bramstokerfestival
Dublin City Council’s Opera in the Open presents this classic “vampire” opera, originally penned in 1827 by Marschner. Premiering for the first time in English, “Der Vampyr” tells the tale Lord Ruthven, who is informed by the Vampire Master that if he cannot sacrifice three virgin brides within the next 24 hours, he will die.
The Bram Jam
Presented in partnership with The Ark
Date: Sun 27 Oct (Ages 7+) Time: 12.00 - 15.00 Where: The Ark, 11a Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Admission: FREE - first come first served basis* Recommended for children learning music. Come and play in a popular music jam session inspired by the spookiness of Bram Stoker! Bring your instrument and drop-in to this special Halloween themed, FREE and friendly open jam session led by talented musicians. *Places in the music jam will be allocated on the day based on availability. Please note during busy periods some waiting may be required.
Raise Your Spirits Date: Fri 25, Sat 26, Sun 27 Oct. Time: 19.00 – 01.00 each night Where: The Dame District: Bankers, 4 Dame Lane, Sweeneys, The Stags Head, The Mercantile, The Dame Tavern, Odessa, The Globe, Exchequer, Sam’s Barbers. Admission: FREE
For further info see www.raiseyourspirits.ie
The Dame District will host more than 30 FREE events over the course of the weekend. Expect fortune tellers, live music, zombie dress up zone, historic ghost tours, wax museum characters, cabaret, burlesque!
CULTURE BITES Toejam & The Beatyard presents:
Bram’s Triptych Date: Sun 27 Oct. Time: 18.00 til late Where: Bernard Shaw Bar Backyard, 12 Richmond Street, Dublin 2 Admission: FREE Toejam present an evening of gothic live art as you watch artists Mick Minogue, Steve McCarthy and Fatti Burke create a large scale 3 - paneled Triptych, from found objects and salvage yard gems.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula Date: Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct. Time: 21.00 (Show 60 mins) Where: The Printworks, Dublin Castle Admission: FREE (pre-registration is essential) Registration: www.entertainment.ie/bramstokerfestival
Fast Intent theatre company will blend live music, video and performance to bring Bram Stoker’s Gothic classic to life as we follow Jonathan Harker deep into the wild Carpathian mountains, to a Transylvanian castle where he will meet the most famous anti-hero of them all; Count Dracula. Expect a dark and immersive theatre experience. Please note: This event is over 12’s
Swing into Samhain Date: Mon 28 Oct Time: 19.00 Where: Culture Box Admission: €5
Dublin celebrates the annual New Orleans Halloween Music Experience with jazz, blues, swing and samba. Join the party with vocalist Melanie O’Reilly and US pianist Frank Martin, on one of their Dublin dates in their highly anticipated upcoming Irish tour. Bookings: www.entertainment.ie/bramstokerfestival
The Addams Family Presented with Happenings in partnership with Christ Church Cathedral.
Date: Sun 27 Oct. Time: 18.00 Where: Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 8 Admission: €5 Registration: www.entertainment.ie / bramstokerfestival Start your night with some serious fancy dress fun, with this classic comedy horror in spectacular surroundings. Expect whacky pop up performances, spooky games & very creepy vibes! Please note: This is an over 15’s event
BRAM’S BANQUET
Presented with Queens of Neon in partnership with Christ Church Cathedral.
Date: Sun 27 Oct. Time: 20.30 Where: The Crypt at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 8 Admission: €20 Booking: www.entertainment.ie/bramstokerfestival
Deep in the belly of the city, beneath the footpaths and gutters something is rumbling, something is stirring… the oldest structure in Dublin, the 12th century Christ Church Crypt, will be transformed in to a magical and otherworldly dining location. Guests are invited to Bram’s five-course candlelit gourmet feast, celebrating wild Irish foods, by Wildside Catering. The Crypt will be decorated with outlandish props and a mischievous troop of mystical hosts will add strands of music and theatre bringing Bram Stoker’s famous story alive.
STOKER ON THE SQUARE
A selection of films curated by Kim Newman Kim Newman is an award-winning author and well-known and respected movie critic. He writes regularly for Empire. His new novel, Johnny Alucard, is the long-awaited next installment in his award-winning Anno Dracula series. Date: Sat 26, Sun 27 & Mon 28 Oct. Time: see below Where: Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Admission: €6.00 Adults, €4 children & Concessions (Seniors/Students/Unemployed) Bookings: www.entertainment.ie/bramstokerfestival
The Monster Squad (1987)
Dracula
Hotel Transylvania
Sat 26 Oct - 19.30
Sat 26 Oct - 21.30 PG / 75 min Director: Tod Browning Starring: Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners.
Sun 27 Oct - 18.30 U / 91 min / Director: Genndy Tartakovsky Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andey Samberg, Selena Gomez
Tod Browning’s early talkie is an essential horror movie, spotlighting Bela Lugosi’s star-making turn as the vampire Count.
A sweet, inventive, gag-fest with amusing rethinks of the classic monsters.
The Brides of Dracula (1960)
Blood for Dracula
Sun 27 Oct - 21.30 12’s / 85 min / Director: Terence Fisher Starring: Peter Cushing, Martita Hunt, Yvonne Monlaur
Sun 27 Oct - 12 midnight 18’s / 106 min / Director: Paul Morrissey Starring: Joe Dallesandro, Udo Kier, Vittorio De Sica
Dracula Pages From a Virgin’s Diary (2002)
This splendidly gothic follow-up to Hammer’s 1958 Dracula pits Peter Cushing’s stalwart Van Helsing against Baron Meinster, who persuades winsome heroine to unlock the silver chain his devoted mother uses to keep him in check.
Morrissey’s elegant yet gruesome vampire pastiche has Dracula so desperate for virgin blood that he travels to Italy for fresher victims.
PG / 82 min / Director: Fred Dekker Starring: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolf Man, the Mummy and the Creature From the Black Lagoon begin a reign of evil, and a group of kids try to stop them.
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Mon 28 Oct - 20.30 PG / 73 min / Director: Guy Maddin Starring: Wei – Qiang Zang, Tara Birthwhistle, David Maroni Guy Maddin’s ballet version is at once among the most bizarre Dracula adaptations and the most faithful to the letter of the novel.
OTHER EVENTS IN THE CITY
IFI presents Horrorthon Date: 24 – 28 Oct Where: IFI, Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Time: see IFI for full programme As always, IFI Horrorthon is a must-attend event for any genre fan. With over 30 screenings over 4 days, IFI Horrorthon will not disappoint.
For details checkout www.ifi.ie/horrorthon
Pat Liddys Walking Halloween Mid-term Music Tours present Week at The Ark Dublin’s Macabre Side - a legacy that inspired Stoker Date: Sat 26 Oct & Sun 27 Oct Where: Start: Outside the Discover Ireland Offices, Suffolk Street Time: 14.00
Date: 26 Oct – 2 Nov 2013 Where: The Ark Time: See ark.ie for
Price: €10 Adults; €8 Senior/
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Don’t miss The Ark’s week of popular music Stoker’s imagination was events with a Halloween fuelled by Dublin’s gory history. flavour! In this walk around city streets Pat will bring many Gothic tales including Dracula to life. Students. Under 16’s free with See ark.ie for details an adult. Booking: www.walkingtours.ie
Ha’penny Grow Your Own Date: 25 Oct – 19 Jan 2014 Flea Market Halloween Special Where: Science Gallery,
Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street Time: 12.00 - 20.00 Tue to Fri, 12.00 - 18.00 Sat & Sun, Closed Mondays Admission: FREE Would you make if you could design living things? Check out the famous Indoor Flea Market! Survey GROW YOUR OWN... will be an unprecedented its wide range of Vintage exploration of the emerging & Retro Clothes, Vinyl field of synthetic biology, Records, Crafts, Bric a brac, Art, Jewellery, Books as artists, designers, plus DJ’s spinning old vinyl scientists, and biohackers open up the debate about a to get you in the authentic possible future where our mood. machines live and die.
Weekly Saturday Market Date: Sat 26 Oct Where: The Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey St, Dublin 1 Time: 12.00 – 18.00
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The Dublin Ghost Bus Tours Dublin Let Dublin’s Oldest Ghostbus put you at your unease as it brings Dublin’s haunted past to life. Book now: www.dublinsightseeing.ie
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