Louisiana swamp party with Angela Davis

dublin | arts and media | event notice Tuesday February 07, 2006 01:08 by Coilín ÓhAiseadha - Narrative Arts Club Máigh Nuad, Co. Cill Dara 086 060 3818

an evening of storytelling for Valentine’s night

The Narrative Arts Club proudly presents:
An evening of storytelling for Valentine’s night, featuring the swamp party with New Orleans’ own Angela Davis.

Come to an evening of romantic tales to warm your heart, ignite your imagination, and see life through windows of wonder. Sit back, relax and enjoy a variety of Irish and international storytellers to excite your passions and refill your hopeful heart.

Starring Angela Davis from New Orleans
with the Louisiana swamp party.
Hosted by Ciarán MacMathúna.
Also starring Coilín Oscar and
Tiny James from Nigeria.

Valentine’s night: 14 February, 2006
Library Bar, Central Hotel, Exchequer St.
Doors 7.30 for 8 pm start.
Limited seating, come early!
Adm. EUR 5.00. Homeless/impoverished free.

This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to a romantic and rowdy, paddle-wheeling canoe journey through the thick of the Louisiana swamplands, with the gorgeous, the courageous, the outrageous Angela Davis from New Orleans. There will be plenty of jazzy singing and down-home fun, with authentic Mardi Gras souvenirs.

Be regaled by the crazy innuendo of Mr. Al E. Gator, who may want to eat some delectable young lady snatched from your canoe. - All staged in good-natured fun, with no prior rehearsal! Then take a quick detour through the heart of the Cajun capital, where you’ll meet the legendary swamp monster, the Loup Garou. You’ll laugh out loud as Michaul the Cajun whips up a crawfish boil that will make your mouth feel like it’s on fire! Round out the evening with a second-line dance parade and some Mardi Gras festivities you won’t forget too soon!

See pictures of the gorgeous, the courageous, the outrageous Angela Davis, The Yarnspinner, on her website: http://www.yarnspin.com/

Angela Davis, the Yarnspinner – biography
Through song, humour, movement, drama and audience participation, Angela, the Yarnspinner, pulls threads from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, African-American, Cajun, modern and updated traditional stories, weaving the themes of self-esteem and choice-making to motivate and capture the imagination of today’s audience, young and old.

Previous performances have included:
Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans
National Black Storytelling Festival
University of Illinois, Women’s Center, Bloomington, Illinois
Louisiana Strawberry Festival Hammond, Louisiana

Reviews:
“Her stories are fascinating, full of depth, colorful imagery and movement. Before you know it, you’re off on a wonderful adventure!”
-- Marita Brake, Songwriter & Musician
“Angela’s unique form of storytelling brings out the child in everyone. You can’t help but participate!”
-- Bill Congemi, Director, City Park Storyland, New Orleans, LA

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Ciarán MacMathúna is a storyteller, improvisation artist and professional stand-up comedian, who also holds workshops in improvisation, comedy and drama.
For more information, contact Ciaran at 087 6609 555
ciaran@standupdublin.com

Tiny James is a charismatic young Nigerian actor and comedian, who has performed in the play, Womb, at the Dublin Fringe Festival, and in the TV comedy sketch, Stew.
For more information, contact Tiny at 086 896 3133
jitmedia2003@yahoo.co.uk

Coilín Oscar is a storyteller of great emotional intensity and intimacy, who has performed at storytelling cafés and festivals in Denmark and Sweden.
For more information, contact Coilín at 086 060 3818

The Narrative Arts Club was founded to promote innovative storytelling for young urban adults. The club was launched in the Central Hotel, Dublin, on 17 November, 2005, with performances by Ferrino, Coilín ÓhAiseadha, Ciarán MacMathúna and English-Yiddish storyteller Shonaleigh.

I hope nobody makes the mistake of thinking this is a commercial event, as admission fees will only barely cover the room rental, even if the gig is sold out! We're only doing it for the craic!

For further information and interviews, please contact Coilín at: 086 060 3818