On the 24th of October2014, my fellow writers and I had a wonderful opportunity to read some pieces we had written in a creative writing workshop, facilitated by our lovely teacher Shirley. This time we took part during the “Mamuska Night” at the Mermaid Arts Center, Bray. The cinema was transformed to look like a cabaret, with tables, candles in the centre, and chairs.  A jazz band played live during the breaks. It was very entertaining and sometimes unusual.   The programme included exotic dancers and mime artists. Our group had a table reserved at the front.  When it was our turn, Pat read first, then Elis, then Ann and finally myself.  Here are some photographs taken by John O’Sullivan.

 

 

 

Mamuska Line-Up!!!!

Co-Hosts – Nick Bryson, Cindy Cummings

Houseband- Miles O’Bog Ensemble

Deirdre Griffin – Contemporary solo
Nadia Gativa – Tribal fusion/contemporary solo
Antje O’Toole – Performance concept contemporary solo

K.E.R.L./Rachel Sheil – Hip-Hop/Street (quartet)
Aleksandra Holesz – Contemporary solo
Ann-Marie Pharaon – Nubian (Egyptian) solo
Little Bray Writer Group – Poems

Liadain Herriott – Contemporary solo
Ciara McKeon – Performance Art solo
Tambourines- Traditional Italian music and dance from Puglia/Heel of Italy