Film takes centre stage in latest Mayo arts centre programme
Three screenings and a Mayo filmmaker’s new poetry film feature in Castlebar arts centre’s lineup
Film lovers are in for a busy few days at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar, with three events celebrating music, visual art and local creativity.
The programme opens on Tuesday, November 17, at 7.30pm with the Linenhall Film Club screening of Everybody Digs Bill Evans, directed by Grant Gee.
Set in New York in 1961, the music biopic explores the life and work of celebrated jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans, examining his musical brilliance alongside the personal struggles and grief that shaped his career. Shot in black and white, the film offers an intimate portrait of the influential musician.
On Saturday, November 21, at 1pm, audiences can discover the life and work of another celebrated artist through Frida Kahlo: The Definitive Film Exploring the Life and Art of a Global Icon.
Presented by Exhibition on Screen, the special edition features new material from curators of the major 2026 Frida Kahlo exhibition at Tate Modern and MFA Houston. Through expert interviews and access to Kahlo’s work, home and studio, the film explores the woman behind the iconic image, her artistic achievements, resilience and extraordinary life.
The programme also includes a celebration of Mayo creativity on Wednesday, November 25, at 6pm, with the launch of The Secret Tree, a short experimental poetry film by local filmmaker Orlagh Heverin.
The free event will feature a screening followed by a question-and-answer session with the filmmaker, bringing together poetry, music and film in an imaginative new work.
Music and theatre
Beyond the film programme, music lovers can look forward to a performance by composer and pianist Caomhán Maccana on Thursday, November 19, at 7.30pm.
His show, The Unseen Growth of Winter, is an intimate collection of original instrumental music influenced by Celtic and classical traditions.
On Friday, November 20, at 10.30am, the Linenhall will host Women in Technical Theatre, a collaboration between The Lir Academy and the Abbey Theatre.
The initiative will introduce young women to career opportunities behind the scenes of theatre, with a focus on lighting, sound and stage management.
Further information and bookings are available at the Linenhall website, thelinenhall.com, or by contacting the box office on 094 902 3733.