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“A Taste of Sónar + D by Mazda” presents a unique audiovisual experience
The +D offshoot of the mighty Sónar festival starts warming up with a unique performance that explores the audiovisual dimension of 30 crystal glasses. Canadian artist Myriam Bleau's "Autopsy.glass" is a performance that explores the sonic and visual possibilities of glass. Manipulating the glasses until they break, some with delicacy and others with violence, the artist obtains a range of sounds that can be light and resonant or sharp and abrupt. "Autopsy.glass" is a show where the harmony between sound, image and performance is perfectly tuned.
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and digital artist, Myriam Bleau explores the limits of digital creation and performance by creating live and tangible audiovisual systems. She has presented her works and projects in festivals in Europe and America and has received a special mention of the jury in the Prix Ars Electronica, the most prestigious prize in digital art, for his work Soft Revolvers.
It's the first of this season's tech-shows programmed by the cycle "A Taste of Sónar + D by Mazda", which deepen the sound and light dimensions of space through advanced visual and sound devices, disruptive technologies and new scenic experiences.
Entry is free, but you need to sign up here as space is limited.
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Guiriness Comedy Stand-up: Jay Handley in Barcelona & Sitges!
“You Want the Truth? You Can’t Handley the Truth!”
Looking for some laughs to start off March? The next quality Guiriness Comedy show is Jay Handley on Friday 3rd March in Shamrock Bar and Saturday 4th March in Wylie Brewery Sitges!
An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Birmingham born Jay Handley is not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy! He’ll be in Barcelona for two nights of comedy miracles just in time for lent. Described as “proper proper funny” and also Christ-like, Jay is a regular on the professional comedy circuit in the UK and this will be his debut in Barcelona so don’t miss out!
Jay Handley is here for two performances: the monthly Friday night show in Shamrock Barcelona, then a new Saturday evening show in Wylie Brewery (Sitges). Both have excellent beers on tap, so head down for belly laughs in Barcelona or Sitges in stitches!
Make sure you buy tickets in advance and come early on the night for seats. There are a limited number of earlybird tickets online (10€). After that it's pay-at-door (12€). Late-comers may be standing room only.
-Shamrock Bar Barcelona Show- Friday 3rd March. Doors 20.30h. Show 21.30h. C/Tallers 72, Metro Universitat.
-Wylie Brewery Sitges Show- Saturday 4th March. Doors 19.30h. Show 20.30h. C/Magí Albert Cassanyes 16, Train Station Sitges (10-15 min walk).
*The Sitges show finishes at 22.00h to allow for the last BCN train at 22.25h.
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Barcelona Improv Group presents: BIG Change
Winter came and we survived! Now with winter’s chill melting on spring breezes, it’s time to enjoy life and laugh ourselves out of our winter shells. This March 10th we’ll take suggestions from your life and transform them into joyous, funny, heartfelt improvised comedic theatre!
Book Tickets here
(Photo credit: Olivier Valiente)
Find out more »IOMRAMH Exhibition
This St Patrick's day, the Espronceda Centre for Art and Culture is opening its doors for an art exhibition displaying three Irish artists' paintings. Johnny Fitzsimons, Richard Hearns, and Mark Redden met during a residency in 2006, and are now coming back together showcasing their various outlooks through the medium of paint. Although with the same background and working in the same times, their styles are refreshingly varied. Visitors are invited to sift through the different artworks with the knowledge that the authors share a common root: Ireland.
Find out more »Autonomos: the Musical
Being self-employed, or “autónomo” in Spain is a more than ideal subject for a music comedy, in fact it’s almost surprising that this is the first time such a concept has been brought to the stage.
Set in a not too distant future, the crisis has come to an end and everyone is enjoying a stable job and maximum happiness. Alex’s wonderful life is shaken up when he’s canned and on the street. With one hand reaching ahead and the other on his mobile phone, like everyone else today, he will be forced to take charge of his own life: and self-employment is the only way forward. “Autonomos, the Musical” is a comedy that recounts the adventures of a thirty-something freelancer trying to survive against the cruel Tax Agency, clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder and a very odd accountant…
Find out more »Steve Hackett: 2017 Genesis Revisited Tour
Steve Hackett, the guitarist from Genesis, has a new show premiering Spring 2017. This tour will come to Barcelona at the Gran Teatre del Liceu March 23rd, 2017. Watch Steve with his current band, Classic Hackett, perform some of the best hits from Genesis with new twists. These include several gems from the album 'Wind and Wuthering' celebrating its 40th anniversary, as well as other great favorites like 'The Musical Box' and Other songs of Genesis that had never before been interpreted as 'Inside & Out' and 'Anyway' ... In this spectacular tour Steve will also present songs from his new album. He has a full career with more than 30 solo albums, as well as the 7 that he did with Genesis.
Steve Hackett leaves us now this new and exciting show: 'Tour Genesis Revisited with Classic Hackett'.
Tickets for the concert can be purchased from 10:00 on Friday 18 November here or at the Gran Teatre del Liceu ticket office.
Find out more »Collaboration Station – BCN #9
This Saturday the 25th, Collaboration Station is once more opening its doors. Featuring emerging and established artists, this day and night-time event will put art, music (DJs and live sets), food, fashion, and accessories at your disposal. Come and support the arts and enjoy the range of the exhibits and entertainment available. There will be something for every taste, and extra activities range from magic shows to live painting, to massages.
Find out more »Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
Lee 'Scratch' Perry has decided to take a break from Jamaica in March and tour around Spain, performing again after the success of his previous times in Spain. His Barcelona concert will be on March 25.
Lee Perry has toured Europe, congregating and blessing both old and new fans with his melodies. The "Upsetter" continues to look towards the future, making music reminiscent of African roots but at the same time reaching into the immensity of outer space. Lee is perhaps the only musician of 80 years who can dance right straight, with only one leg and for an hour.
As a pioneer of reggae and a cornerstone for the genre, Lee Perry will always be a great and exciting show to see.
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Find out more »Barcelona Horror Story
BIG presents Barcelona Horror Story!
Do you enjoy the thrill of a good scare? The sound of things that go ‘eeeeaaarrrggghhh’ in the night? Then prepare yourselves for an evening of chilled spines, thumping hearts and goosebumps, as BIG takes improv comedy theatre on a journey into the shadows… with Barcelona Horror Story!
Taking suggestions from the audience, watch with terrified wonder as we weave tales of terror that will freeze the blood in your veins. But don’t worry, we’ll leave your funny bones fully intact… after we’ve devoured the meat from them! Come one, come all, for the most joyfully hair-raising improv macabre you'll ever witness!
Date: April 1st 2017
Time: Doors open 20:30, Show starts 21.00
Venue: Tinta Roja, C/Creu dels Molers 17
Price: 10€
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barcelona-improv-group-season-6-tickets-27431577587
Website: http://www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/youll-scream-for-barcelona-horror-story/
Find out more »Comedy Stand-up: Phil Kay in Barcelona & Sitges!
Friday, April 7th “It’s easy to get lost in Kay-world” -Herald Scotland
Guiriness Comedy is back at Shamrock Bar on Friday, April 7th for the next show in its top comedy lineup; with Scotland’s favourite madman, Phil Kay.
Since bursting onto the comedy scene in 1989, Phil Kay has been a regular on the Fringe and UK comedy festival circuits. He is best known for his rollercoaster ride storytelling which has the audience gripping their seats with laughter. Always emotionally charged and usually a riot, Phil captivates the imagination of his fans with his remarkable freestyle routine. His whacky tales have scooped him the British Comedy Award for best stand-up and a Perrier nomination. Join and get lost in Kay-world!
Phil Kay is here for two performances: The monthly Friday night show in Shamrock Barcelona, then a Saturday night show in Wylie Brewery (Sitges). Both have excellent beers on tap, so head down for belly laughs in Barcelona or Sitges in stitches!
-Shamrock Bar Barcelona Show- Friday 7th April. C/Tallers 72, Metro Universitat.
Doors 20.30h. Show 21.30h. Please come early on the night for seats. Late-comers may be standing room only.
There are a limited number of earlybird tickets online (10€). After that it’s pay-at-door (12€).
Can’t make it to Friday’s Show? Then come down to the Sitges show on Saturday 4th March. If you’re coming in from Barcelona, there’s a Monbus back from Sitges at 23.52h.
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