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ATTENTION
ACTS:
Acts please re-text!
Would
all those who texted Tony pre June looking for gigs
please re-text as he lost his mobile! Ha! Ha! You can still
text to old number 086
8156987 or email battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
with short message & full name. Many thanks.
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Charity thanks
Many thanks
to BattleoftheAxe audiences
and performers plus Eimear O'Kane & Mags Sampson
for the collection of €204 for the Francis St Primary
School D8 — MS READaTHON Challenge 2011.This
was greatly appreciated by Alex Ferns who has read 18 books
so far!
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Tiny
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Ha’
Penny Bridge Inn, Temple Bar, D2. battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
Tel: 086 8156987
Tuesdays
9.30pm
Adm:
ONLY €6 WITH THIS FLYER
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FANCY
A CRACK @ THE LUCKY DUCK!!
COMPETE for The Lucky Duck
Award & CERTIFICATE on
Tuesday nites
[Est 1996]
……VOTED
for, by the audience & you could be the weekly No
1 at the CLUB
……Or
is there anyone in your workplace, college or friend who
would like to have a go? Get your mate up on our stage now
Comedians,
Singer/Songwriters & Talented Troops! Step right up!
GO FOR IT! WHY WAIT?
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO?
Prepare well a 7min piece of Stand-up
comedy or 2 songs or a couple of tunes or a few short poems;
bring in your sketch/improv group etc. [Not too much
filth!]
PREPARE AND PRACTICE YOUR PERFORMANCE
WELL IN ADVANCE. Then PERFORM
ON OUR
OPEN MIC STAGE
DO
NOT FORGET! You can go all the way from The Battle
of the Axe to the biggest stages in the world —To Vicar
St, The O2, The Conan O'Brien Show, The Comedy Channel,
BBC, RTE, Channel 4, The Electric Picnic, and The Montreal
Festival. Even The Grand ole Opry! And lots more.
Every Tuesday night expose your skills,
and win the respect from the audience that comes with the
Lucky Duck Award!
To Book a 7min slot, a couple of
songs, your sketch group, etc
— CONTACT TONY
well in advance of intended performance
date ON:
086 815 6987
or EMAIL
battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
Your new journey will now have begun@
the battleoftheaxe.com
IF YOU'RE FUNNY & CAN’T MAKE A TUESDAY NITE, WE’LL TRY
ANY FIT YOU IN ON ONE OF OUR OPEN SPOTS ON A THURSDAY NIGHT
@ BATTLE OF THE AXE COMEDY CLUB. JUST CONTACT ABOVE
WELL IN ADVANCE. HOWEVER, THURSDAY NIGHTS ARE IN GENERAL
HELD IN RESERVE FOR OUR BETTER ACTS FROM TUESDAY NIGHTS.
DOORS OPEN @ 9PM
& ALL SHOWS START @ 9.30PM.
Performers must be at the club
by 9.30pm otherwise they
lose their place on the night
Battle
of the Axe Open Mic, Comedy & Singer/songwriters Club
Ha’ penny Bridge
Inn
Wellington Quay
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Ireland
086 815 6987
or EMAIL
battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
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STEP
RIGHT UP!!
CHRISTMAS PARTYS
CHRISTMAS PARTYS CHRISTMAS PARTYS
PARTY NITES OUT
We
can offer a low cost alternative for groups experiencing the
joys and laughs at Battle of the Axe Comedy and Open Mic Club
at just €8
per person. Furthermore we can offer sandwich platters &
finger food platters on request at a reasonable price.
AT
THE
BATTLE OF THE AXE COMEDY SINGER/SONGWRITERS & OPEN MIC
CLUB!
Ha'
penny Bridge Inn
42
Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
086
8156987
TUESDAYS:
OPEN MIC NITE
Battle
of the Axe COMEDY CLUB, SINGER/SONGWRITERS & OPEN MIC
NITE 9.30pm
THURSDAYS:
COMEDY NITE
Battle
of the Axe COMEDY CLUB etc 9.30pm
Full
bar facilities are in operation at the show.
Note: Age restrictions/rules are per recent Government
legislation so please present appropriate Identification
if you are in the concerned category.
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TIME
DEDICATED TO ENTERTAINING PEOPLE!
Battle
of the Axe continues to produce, nourish and establish
the careers of the very best performers on the Irish Open
Mic circuit.
Currently
in its 15th year the Battle of the Axe promises to
present an eclectic mix of new and established acts during
2012
Stand-up
comedy, singer/ songwriters & open mic
are premier features of the Battle of the Axe show on TUESDAY
nights while THURSDAY night features some of the best
Stand-up Comedy, improv and sketch performances to
be seen in Dublin city. The gig is one of Ireland's longest
established clubs and continues to feature impromtu guest
performances from established luminaries on the Irish Comedy
Circuit.
If
your idea of a good night out is to experience the perfect
pint in a quintessentially intimate Dublin pub while being
entertained by some of the best new and established talent
the Nation has to offer… Drop Inn to The Ha'penny on Tuesday
or Thursday nights!
NEW
ACTS ALWAYS WELCOME
For
information please email:
battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
or
Tel: 0868156987 from Ireland.
From
outside Ireland
Tel:
00353 868156987
www.battleoftheaxe.com
www.myspace.com/battleoftheaxedublin
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'UP
TO NOW.....!!!
So
many popular artistes on the entertainment circuit these
days, first cut their cloth at the battleoftheaxe.com:
Names such as Dave McSavage
(Late Late Show and Vicar St), Paddy Casey
(Meteor Irish Music Award winner 2004), James
Goldsbury, Karl Spain
& Neil Delimer (RTE comedy
Award winners, Eddie Naessens
(ex Fair City & Bull Island, & RTE comedy finalist),
Declan Rooney (RTE comedy finalist),
Matt Saddlier
(Channel 4/BBC & RTE finalist), Jerome
Holland (RTE comedy finalist),
Peter Fox
(2FM finalist), Crusty
(Hot Press finalist), .....and Pennytration
(Channel 4 & Today FM finalist).
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The
original Ha'Penny
Laugh Improv
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INTERNATIONAL
ACTS
@THE AXE
Celebrated
international stand-up comics who have appeared at the Battle
of the Axe have included one of Australia's most favoured
acts that is Jimeoin.
Outstanding Canadian TV presenter and Stand-up comedian Rick
Bronson gave one of the best ever performances
at the Battle of the Axe. He dropped in while filming his
TV programme in Dublin. The Tourist,
a television series he created, hosted and co-wrote, is now
a hit in 22 countries, and his recent national comedy special,
Comedy Now Presents Rick Bronson,
was among the highest rated in Canadian history.
A popular visitor, personal friend and recipient of the Battle
of the Axe is Dr Kevin Fitzgerald
the star of Animal Planet's "Emergency Vets". He
is also well know for his Comic talents and Kevin has had
the privilege of opening in concert for such legendary performers
as Diana Ross and Bob Hope. Kevin has also worked in concert
as a headline comedian or as the opening act for bands like
The Neville Brothers, Emmy Lou Harris, The Corrs and The Temptations.
He has appeared at such prestigious venues as The Grand 'Ol
Oprey and The House of Blues. You may also have seen him on
NBC's Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, The Maury Povich Show,
A&E's Comedy on the Road, TNN's Crooke and Chase or as
host of HBO's "Women of the Night." We hope top
see him back at the Axe in the near future.
When no one else could get a laugh we threw Jimmy
Shubert in at the deep end
at the Axe and he obliged. It was Jimmy's scene-stealing performance
as the lollipop-sucking strip club bouncer in Columbia Pictures'
GO, directed by Doug Liman (SWINGERS), that jumpstarted his
film career. Jimmy earned parts on numerous television shows
including the WB series ANGEL, and as Roger Daltry's road
manager in Showtime's RUDE AWAKENINGS. So why did we leave
him hanging around the staircase for two hours before we put
him on stage we will never know!!
Over 1000 performers have graced its stage since its conception
nearly 8 Years ago. Not a lot of people know that the Ha’
Penny Bridge Inn has also housed such noted acts as Dermot
Morgan (RIP) (Father Ted), Tommy
Tiernan, Jason Byrne,
Alan Davis (Cracker), Alex
Lyons (BBC produced writer), Pat
McDonald (Don’t Feed the Gondolas), The
Nualas, Anne Lillis,
Anne Gildea, Tara
Flynn, Barry Murphy
(Aprés Match) and Deirdre O’Kane.
The bar was a popular frequenting place for Thin
Lizzy in their early days and the pub was once
owned by the great Irish tenor Josef Locke.
The present battleoftheaxe.com
continues to introduce fresh new acts to the entertainment
world.
Progressive acts to watch out for include singer/songwriters
Damien Davis, James
Cramer, Chris Morrin
and Peter Doran. Comedians making
strong waves are John Colleary,
Bernard O’Shea, Tom
Blanchfield and MC/Comedian Andrew
Stanley is mixing it with the best at the moment.
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The
Future
So
why not drop over and see a show that’s a significant contributor
to the future of Irish entertainment unfold at its conception
any
Tuesday
nite 9.30pm
upstairs at the Ha’ Penny Bridge Inn.
Or if you want to have a go at performing
please email: battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
or phone 086
815 6987 to
book a stage space.
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Tony Soprano!
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Film
& TV Acting & Audition Technique
A new two-day intensive master-class
with John Dawson
To
survive the pressures of the increasingly competitive and
fast-paced film and TV industries, actors must continue to
develop specific skills and flexibility without sacrificing
performance.
DAY ONE: Working from
prepared monologues, actors are taken through exercises that
develop their abilities to synchronize body and mind thus
enabling them to ‘get under the written text’. These internal
processes are stressed simultaneously with the external demands
so that the actor will develop their relationship with the
camera, various frames, and the light. The difference between
theatrical performance and ‘naturalistic/behavioral’ on camera
acting is emphasized.
DAY
TWO: Actors are given
audition pieces and taken through exercises that enable them
to overcome their natural nervousness, develop a strong presence
and confidence in their personal ‘choices’ , as well as the
flexibility to adapt to direction. The various auditions are
explored: cold-reads, the prepared audition, commercial auditions,
and the call-back. This master-class is ideal for the theatrically-trained
and experienced
actor making the transition from the stage to the big and
small screens.
Where:
Dublin city centre, (Stoneybatter area
- Dublin 7)
When: Saturday, March
24th & Sunday, March 25th
Cost: €150.00 (€130.00
for full time students)
A €50.00 non-refundable deposit is required by March
16th to enroll
John Dawson has been teaching master-classes
and workshops in improv, characterization, scene study, audition
technique and on-camera acting for over 18 years in three
countries. He has
trained hundreds of actors and comics in his own studio and
with Dublin’s Gaiety School of Acting, The Actors Centre in
London, The Galway Film Centre and Toronto’s Equity Showcase
Theatre.
He taught film acting for over 6 years at Trinity College’s
Samuel Beckett Centre where he trained Irish actors Padraic
Delaney and Ruth Negga. John studied, wrote and acted with
numerous
comedy troupes including N. America’s famous Second City (the
forerunner and principal casting pool for 'Saturday Night
Live'). He is a produced playwright, screenwriter and director.
TESTIMONIALS:
"Easily
the most in-depth class of that type that I have been in."
TODD FLETCHER, actor, Virginia, USA
"John introduced me to various techniques which have
helped enormously with my acting, auditioning and above all
my understanding of what is required to get the gig and then
make it happen.”
AIDAN LEONARD, actor, Dublin
"We at Trinity saw the benefit of John's work as did
all who he taught. He's a great teacher who engages with students
in a fantastic and practical way."
ANDY CROOK, former course co-co-ordinator
- Professional Actor Training Programme, Trinity College,
Dublin & Co-founder -Actor Training Ireland, Dublin
For
more information and to enroll,
email to:
dawsondramaworks@gmail.com
For information about other classes & workshops:
www.dawsondramaworks.com
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WINTER
IMPROV MADNESS!
BEAT
THE WINTER BLAHS AND THE RECESSION BLUES WITH A NEW,
CRAICIN', SIX-PART IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP
WITH JOHN DAWSON
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Improvisation
develops creativity, confidence, collaboration skills
and spontaneity. In addition to being a mode of live
comedy, it can be used as a tool to create characters,
develop original dramatic and/or comedic material
and as part of a process to explore written text.
In this six-part beginner/intermediate level workshop,
participants rediscover their natural ability to 'play'
while exploring collaborative games, exercises and
techniques used by North America’s Second City
Theatre (the forerunner and casting pool of
'Saturday Night Live') and 'Whose Line
Is It Anyway?'.
The elements of narrative such as
plot, theme, conflict and resolution are emphasized
and explored so that storytelling skills are developed.
This is perfect for both the trained performer who
wants to stretch and expand their abilities as well
as for the curious who want to explore new creative
experiences.
The
workshop concludes with a live performance
right here at the weekly Battle of the Axe Comedy
event at the Ha'Penny Bridge Tavern, Temple Bar,
Dublin in early April.
WHEN:
6
Wednesday evenings, starting February
29th to
and including Wednesday, April
4th
TIMES:
7:15PM
to 10:15PM
WHERE:
Smithfield/Stoneybatter
area,
Dublin
7
COST:
€175.00
(€160.00
for full-time
students
& 3 or more of a troupe or
theatre
company)
A €75.00
non refundable deposit is
required
by February 20th to
enroll
John
Dawson has
been teaching master-classes and workshops in improv,
characterization, scene study, audition technique and
on-camera acting for over 18 years in three countries.
He has taught hundreds of actors and comics including
members of The Banker's Craic Pack, Cork's Snatch Comedy
troupe, Limerick's Choke Comedy and many more in his
own Dublin workshop and at Dublin’s Gaiety School of
Acting, The Actors Centre in London, The Galway Film
Centre and Toronto’s Equity Showcase Theatre.
He taught
film acting for over 6 years at Trinity College’s Samuel
Beckett Centre. Having studied, written and acted with
numerous comedy troupes including N. America’s famous
Second City (the forerunner and principal casting pool
for 'Saturday Night Live') he wrote and performed regularly
as well as served as art director on films and theatrical
works including an Off-Broadway production in New York.
He is a produced playwright and screenwriter.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR TO ENROLL, EMAIL TO:
dawsondramaworks@gmail.com
FOR
INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES:
http://www.dawsondramaworks.com
TESTIMONIALS:
"I
have studied improv in North America and Europe, and
JOHN DAWSON is by far the most energetic and enthusiastic
teacher with whom I have ever had the pleasure of studying.
His exercises pinpoint weaknesses that we improvers
may have never known how to tackle. He knows exactly
how to loosen up the performers. It's no wonder his
name became famous in the "underground" improv
scene in Dublin, he's the best."
Natalie Plaza,
performer w/ Cherib Improv, NYC and training w/ the
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, NYC
“After doing these courses, six of us formed an
improv troupe called ‘The Princes of Lagos’ and currently
perform improv to great audiences. We could not have
done this without the training and help of John. He
is by far the best around.”
Richard Keane, performer w/ ‘The
Princes of Lagos’ improv troupe
“Comic
performers who've trained with John have a definite
edge because they can adapt to handle the toughest audiences.”
Tony Ferns, producer, ‘Battle
of the Axe’ Comedy Club, Dublin
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“Without
wonder and insight, acting is just a trade.
With it, it becomes creation.”
Bette Davis 1908-1989
THE
CRAFT OF CHARACTER ACTING
Monologue/Scene
study workshop - An intensive exploration
of characterization techniques with John Dawson
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John
Dawson has been teaching master-classes
and workshops in improv, characterization, scene
study, audition technique and on-camera acting
for over 18 years in three countries. He has
taught
hundreds of actors and comics in his own Dublin
workshop and at Dublin’s Gaiety School of Acting,
The Actors Centre in London, The Galway Film
Centre and Toronto’s Equity Showcase Theatre.
He taught film acting for over 6 years at Trinity
College’s Samuel Beckett Centre. Having studied,
written and acted with numerous comedy troupes
including N. America’s famous Second City (the
forerunner and principal casting pool for 'Saturday
Night Live') he wrote and performed regularly
as well as served as art director on films and
theatrical works including an Off-Broadway production
in New York.
He is a produced playwright and screenwriter.
TESTIMONIALS:
"John
introduced me to various techniques which have
helped enormously with my acting, auditioning
and above all my understanding of what is required
to get the gig and then make it happen.”
AIDAN
LEONARD, actor
"We
at Trinity saw the benefit of John's work as
did all who he taught. He's a great teacher
who engages with
students in a fantastic and practical way."
ANDY
CROOK, former course co-ordinator - Professional
Actor Training Programme, Trinity College, Dublin
& Co-founder - Actor Training Ireland
For
more information and to enroll, email to:
dawsondramaworks@gmail.com
...or
call or text John at 087 2062004
For
information about other classes & workshops:
http://www.dawsondramaworks.com
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The
Event Guide suggests that if it’s a gamble you're looking
for we could be the ones to look out for. I say, "put
€6 on the battleoftheaxe.com any Tuesday nite in
the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn at 9pm, you’ll get long odds and
you won’t lose." We’re a sure thing and a fine thing!!!
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"This
crowd were quick to roar with laughter when it was called
for, and just as quick to heckle those who deserved it." -
Oxygen.ie
"Thousands
of folk from every corner of the planet have performed, being
regaled, laughed, cried (a few offended but nobody got hurt)."
- Gráinne McEntee
"Erratic but always entertaining" -
IN DUBLIN
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"A
type of alternative New Faces"
- SUNDAY
TIMES
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"The
now near institutional Battle of the Axe continues to entertain,
embarrass and enthral" - THE
EVENT GUIDE
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perform, telephone 086 815 6987 or e-mail battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
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Battle
of the Axe Comments Book
Nice
one guys! I'm in cider space and thoroughly enjoyed!! Will
recommend to all my Welsh Celtic cousins. X happy New Year
– Twty from Wales
The
best show I've seen in a long time, besides the one slightly
aggressive comic who didn't do so well, I'd say it was a perfect
show… Jennifer,
Ireland
10
girls from England. Loved the show! Great night out, even
if we caused a fire hazard lever so sorry!) Would definitely
recommend. MC was great! Thanks for a good night. The Palestine
Group!!
The
show was very very funny!! We really enjoyed it. The Newfie
jokes were very funny. Excellent show. Steve and Mary Anne
Newfoundland, Canada!
Dear
Host, Why won't you return my calls. You said that night was
special and I was the one. You changed man, you used to be
cool..." Anon
First
time at a comedy gig like this. Absolutely brilliant. George
and Jarlath made it. Definitely go again. Cork guy could improve!!
Anon
Last
minute decision to come here but thanks very much for a great
night. Caoimhe and Shane, Ireland
Great
show! Robbie Bonham - funniest - Ciara and Evie - Rathfarnham,
Dublin - We love Tony.
Double
vodka x 4 please. Tony the ledge guided the way. Robbie Bonham
is the man…The guy from Derry is hot! Lots of love, Ciara
and Eve We'll we back!
Robbie,
you're a frightful looking woman - but you make my face hurt.
Grace
Absolutely
hilarious. Had a great laugh. Will tell all my friends. Melissa
This
show is shit- e – that means grand in American...absolutely
loved it. Chelsea from Minnesota U.S.A.
The
compere should do a set...well funny! Great night and very
good value for money. Alicia from South London
Excellent
night with great laughs! Will definitely be back. Lindsey,
South London
Absolutely
piss funny!! Loved the improv session and was tempted to join
in. Katie from England, South Yorkshire, Rotherham – near
Sheffield (up north!)
I'm
just glad she [Katie] didn't get up! Well conducted night.
The lads that got up would go down well in Roth. (Not that
that's a comment on their sexuality!) Great night. Cheers
All x
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