Culture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven days

BOOK: NATURE BOY

STREAMING: GOOD BOY

FILM: THE WILD ROBOT

Already a firm favourite to bag the Best Animated Picture Oscar next spring, this adaptaion of the beloved children's book from director Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods, and Lilo & Stitch) features the voice of Lupita Nyong'o as a robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling - and the island's brave protector. Be prepared - it's a proper tear-jerker (Cinemas nationwide)

DANCE: FLOATING ON A DEAD SEA

Choreographer Catherine Young's immersive and visceral reflection on life in the West Bank Palestine prior to the 2023/24 war features a cast of international dancers, including three that have travelled from Palestine. Two interconnected works are presented: Young and Luca Truffarelli's documentary film, exploring her company's 2017 visit to the region, alongside a live dance performance. Both pieces weave movement, film, live music, and text to illuminate Palestinian daily life. The show tours nationally until November 2nd - find a date near you here.

EVENT: HARP DAY 2024

Young people take centre stage in a celebration of Ireland's national instrument and its music, presented by Cruit Éireann/Harp Ireland (CÉHI) and taking place on Saturday, 19th October, with more than 100 events happening worldwide. This year's theme, 'Cothú,’ meaning 'Nurture‘, highlights the harp’s unique ability to inspire, uplift, and connect communities while focusing on empowering the next generation of harpers - find out more here.

✨Harp Day at @KingHouseBoyle ✨

10.30: @eadaoin_music harp workshop
1-2: Hands on Harps with Elisabeth Affolter & Emma Benson
3-4: Lecture Recital w/ Teresa O'Donnell
5: Recital from Teresa O'Donnell, Emma Benson & Music Generation Leitrim and Roscommon Harp Ensembles pic.twitter.com/nKd7FQDR8V

— Harp Ireland (@cruiteireann) October 14, 2024