50 Shades of K
From the Greeks and Romans, through the Middle Ages, Shakespeare up to the Punk Poets and beyond, erotica has been a rich source of poetry. Hear local people strut their stuff, and read some poetry while they are at it, in what is sure to be a steamy evening.
Venue: (Francie) Sheahan's Back Lounge,
Time: 8.00pm.
Friday May 29th
Rambling House - Session 1
Stories, recitations, poems with song and music aplenty. All welcome to join in. If you get a bit hungry there will be curranty cake and biscuits. Cast your mind back to a bygone era.
Venue: The Kingdom Bar,
Time: 5.00pm
Saturday May 30th
Knibs
Local Killorglin and Kerry writers read from their own works in a beautiful intimate venue of The Chapel on the Hill. Showcasing the best in local poetic talent. Expect some pleasant surprises.
Venue: Chapel On The Hill,
Time: 4.30pm
Story Telling &
Folk /Rock/ Jazz Music
More oral story telling followed by musical stories of different musical genres. And just to make sure all appetites are whetted, some eating delicacies will also be provided.
Venue: The Fishery,
Time: 9.00pm
(Chinese) Year of the Goat/Sheep
To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Goat/Sheep an oral celebration of all things ovine, aritietine, hircine, caprine. All welcome to read from the floor.
Venue: O' Grady's Bar,
Time: 6.00pm
Sunday May 31st
Songs Without the Music
All those catchy songs that you like to hum along to, except without the music. Listen to the words, they will surprise you. Elvis Costello, Queen, George Gerschwin, Jay-Z, the Killers and many more. And, because we're nice people in KFest, after each reading we will play the video for you in a big screen with the volume turned up. Not to be missed.
Venue: O'Shea's Bar, (Beer Garden)
Time: 8.00pm
Rambling House - Session 2
Stories, Recitations, poems with song and music aplenty. All welcome to join in.
Venue: (Francie) Sheahans, Back Bar,
Time: 3.00pm
Monday June 1st
All Things Sport
The hugely popular "All Things Sport" recitation session returns to Billy O'Shea's Bar. Traditional end to KFest. Songs, poems, recitations, readings, improvisation and above all, huge amount of humour. Fantastic, relaxing end to the Festival.
Venue: O'Shea's Bar,
Time: 6.00pm
But wait... There's More!!!
Pop-up Drama, Children's readings,
Limerick Walls, Competitions, Craic and Ceol.
Keep an eye on social media over the weekend for more details on pop up events!
#ilovekfest
For questions about any of the Spoken Word, Poetry and Drama events please e-mail drama@kfest.ie and we'll get back to you as soon as possible or check out our official K-Fest facebook page here.
James X - One Man Play
It is a journey through the State and its institutions: the schools, the courts, the health boards, the industrial schools, the psychiatric hospitals, the prisons. It is at one level an extremely personal story - the account of one child's encounters with the Irish public realm from the early 1960s to the very recent past. But its point is not at all personal. It is about us collectively, the things done in our name by the bodies that are supposed to represent us. It is our secret history offered to us to pour over and consume, to acknowledge and own.
Venue: The Court House,
Time: 7.00pm
The Singing Sessions
This session invites all singers to sing any song of their choice unaccompanied. Good listeners are very welcome too! All styles of singing from sean-nós to blues, folk to gospel are catered for. Why not come along and sing your favourite song to an audience of fellow singers in a relaxed setting. Maria Ward is your host for the afternoon.
Venue: Cliffords Tavern,
Time: 4.00pm
