Gaelforce Dance

Gaelforce Dance is coming straight from Ireland to bring a little Irish spirit and dance to the Polish audience. Called the "Ferrarri of Irish dance," the show returns to Poland this year for everyone who missed them the first time around in spring 2006, when tickets sold out for the ever-popular spectacle. The 2007 tour includes 22 shows in 14 Polish cities, including four shows in Warsaw, Wroclaw, and Krakow among others, though the best party is sure to be on St. Patrick's Day in Gdansk. The musical, ballet, and play in one tells the story of two brothers who fall in love with the same woman, and in classic Irish style, is full of passion, jealousy, tragedy, and the occasional brawl to liven things up, all immersed in the energy of live Irish music and dance.

when - 27 February - 2 March 2007, 19:00
where - Congress Hall, Pl. Defilad 1
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Screaming Men

And now for something a little bit different... The Finnish male choir, The Screaming Men, have toured the world from Finland to Japan and now they're getting ready to cause a stir in Warsaw. The name isn't just for fun and this oddball ensemble really does scream, shout, holla and hoot it's way through a performance. A highly droll night out. Starts at 20:00, tickets from 120-190 PLN.

when - 9th March 2007
where - Sala Kongresowa, Palace of Science and Culture, pl. Defilad 1
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Aurora's fifth anniversary

Warsaw's own punk rock club Aurora will be celebrating their fifth anniversary this March with a series of five concerts. The shows begin on the 9th, with a concert by E-sence Girl from Gdynia plus a DJ set called "Old Kitsch Never Dies." The next night follows with a concert by Jesus Chrysler Suicide, Nyia, and Butelka, with of course an after-party of alternative and punk classics. The next weekend brings the continuation of the festivities, with a concert by Max i Kelner on the 15th, Boskie Torsy and a reprise of "Old Kitsch" on the 16th, and finally a concert by 1984 and One Million Bulgarians on the 17th.

when - 9th March until 17th March
where - Aurora, ul. Dobra 33/35
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UFO in Concert

British veteran hard-rockers UFO, descend on Stodola in March for some thrashing guitars and drums. These guys are as old as your grandma and are in town to promote their 19th album "Monkey Puzzle". Don't worry though, they may be long in the tooth, but they still know how to make your ears bleed. UFO can also claim to have influenced such heavy metal giants as Metallica and Guns and Roses... Tickets 105 PLN on the night. Doors open at 18:00.

when - 10th March 2007
where - Klub Stodola, ul. Batorego 10
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La Bayadere - Ballet

La Bayadere premiered in the Maryinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1877, but has retained the power to move people ever since with its grace and beauty. The action takes place in India, where a young warrior named Solor is in love with Nikiya, a bayadere, who is also loved by the High Brahmin. Well you can guess the rest, but it's certainly worth seeing the drama played out in Warsaw's grandiose Wielki Theatre. Performance begins at 19:00.

when - 10th March 2007
where - Teatr Wielki, Plac Teatralny 1
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La Traviata - Opera

There will be two chances to catch Verdi's classic Opera 'La Traviata' this March in Warsaw. Based on a novel by Alexander Dumas, the famous creator of 'The Three Musketeers', La Traviata tells the dramatic love story of a Parisian courtesan and a young nobleman. If you can't make it on the 16th head over to the National Opera on the 18th instead. Starts at 19:00.

when - 16th and 18th March 2007
where - Teatr Wielki, Plac Teatralny 1
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Thunder in Concert

It's easy to laugh at cheesy headbangers like Thunder who seemed to jump on the power ballad bandwagon at just the time everyone realised how naff rock was becoming. Ironically however Thunder were - and still are - one of the best bands of their kind. Killer tracks like "Love Walked In" and "River of Pain" will get the crowd moshing, and maybe even convert a few cynics. Plus Thunder enjoy an excellent reputation as a live act... Tickets are 70 PLN on the day or can be bought beforehand at the venue. Starts at 19:00.

when - 16th March 2007
where - Klub Proxima, ul. Zwirki i Wigury 99a
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Emilie Simon in Concert

Emilie Simon has been dubbed the French 'Bjork', and is heralded as a Gallic star of alternative and electronic pop music. Two albums into her career and she's already bagged a couple of prestigious awards, plus toured with uber-rockers Placebo. Catch her doing her thing at the Fabryka Trzciny this March. Call in advance for tickets on 022 8186039.

when - 21st March 2007
where - Fabryka Trzciny, ul. Otwocka 14
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Emilie Simon Concert

Emilie Simon, otherwise known as the "French Bjork" (though hopefully less annoying) will be playing for the first time in Poland at Fabryka Trzciny. The concert is part of the "Francophonic Festival" taking place from the 14th to the 24th of March.

when - 21st March
where - Fabryka Trzciny, ul. Otwocka 14
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Yann Tiersen in Concert

The multi-talented Frenchman will be gracing the Stodola Student Club this March. Tiersen is famous for his ability to play just about an instrument under the sun, so expect piano, violins and accordion to be played to great effect. Tiersen is more than just an accomplished musician however - his avant garde compositions and film scores have won much acclaim and to see him in concert should be a pleasure! Tickets are 40 PLN on the day, with doors opening at 19:00.

when - 23rd March 2007
where - Klub Stodola, ul. Batorego 10
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Rhythm of the Dance

It sounds like Riverdance, it looks like Riverdance and in fact it's pretty much the same as Riverdance, but without the depressing feeling that you're enlarging Michael Flatley's already bulging tights (those are 50 Euro notes he stuffs down there!). This production is in fact brought to Warsaw by The National Dance Company of Ireland and it's safe to say that there'll be enough high knees and foot tapping to keep the most avid Irish-lover happy. Then again there's always Patrick's Irish Pub instead...! Tickets for the dance start at 70 PLN and work their way up to whopping 190 PLN. Show starts at 19:00.

when - 25th March 2007
where - Sala Kongresowa, Palace of Science and Culture, pl. Defilad 1
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"Them with Tails"

Part of the "English Scene" series, the children's play "Them with Tails" will be performed at the Montowia Art Centre in English. The play is aimed at young children, particularly those learning English in grade school. A classic story-telling show, the play consists of two actors telling three tall tales, including an improvisation.

when - 26 - 30 March 2007, 10:00, 12:00
where - Montownia Art Space, Konopnicka Street 6
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Al di Meola Project in Concert

Guitar hero Al di Meola will be plucking strings in the way that only he knows how this March in Warsaw. Considered as one of the best - if not the best - technical guitarist of all time, di Meola is not to be missed if you harbour even the slightest interest in the sweet sounds of the six-string... Tickets start from 80 PLN and can be bought beforehand at the venue, the Congress Hall at the Pkin.

when - 28th March 2007
where - Sala Kongresowa, Palace of Science and Culture, pl. Defilad 1
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"Judith as She Was"

Part of the "English Scene" series, the play "Judith as She Was" will be performed at the Montowia Art Centre in English. The play is an interpretation of the Biblical Judith by Polish avant-garde writer Bruno Schulz.

when - 28-29 March 2007, 19:00
where - Montownia Art Space, Konopnicka Street 6 (next to the Sheraton)
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The Collections of Ryszard Z. Janiak

The full title of this temporary exhibition in the Warsaw's Royal Castle is: "A passion for collecting. The Collections of Ryszard Z. Janiak". This contemporary art, history and culture buff has amassed 800 items and visitors are invited to ogle at everything from painting and handicrafts to Persian firearms and suits of Samurai armour. There are some real treasures here to be discovered if you're in Warsaw from late March onwards...

when - 30th March 2007 until 24th June 2007
where - The Royal Castle, Plac Zamkowy 4
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1st Vietnamese Film Review

Arteria Cultural Fund presents its next effort at expanding your horizons with a taste of Vietnam - Vietnamese cinema to be exact. The "Cinema in Five Flavours" Vietnamese Film Review will take place at a cult arthouse cinema in the centre of town, Kino Muranow. Every one hundredth Warsovian is Vietnamese, and yet most people know so little about Vietnamese culture.

The dozen or so films shown will range from documentary to thriller to comedy, as well as several short films, all of which aim to show the audience an unknown or unfamiliar world. Among the films shown will be classics from the 70s and 80s, as well as contemporary cinema, and even Vietnamese cartoons for the little ones. For a full schedule and list of films, please refer to the festival's website.

when - 30th March until 1st April
where - Kino Muranów, ul. Gen. Andersa 1
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