In a follow-on to I Need a Vaccine, Mary gives us a new take on an old classic (Bobby’s Girl), especially for New Year’s Eve. What happens when you get what you think you want? She says: “I actually wrote … Continue reading
I’m the person you don’t see – The person with ME, The person who’s hidden Away in her room; Often in bed, Stuck in her head, Maybe reading a book, Or listening to a tune, Making friends on Facebook or … Continue reading
Lockdown has been going on for a long time. If you live in one of the countries who are lucky enough to have a good supply of vaccines, the end might be in sight. For most of us however, shortages … Continue reading
Lockdown may have made life smaller for many people, but it made mine bigger. Unlike most people, I wasn’t that upset when the first coronavirus lockdown began. As far as I could see, it wasn’t going to make much difference … Continue reading
Mary is an actor, writer, and director, as well as the artistic director of Notes From Xanadu. She does not claim any expertise as a photographer, but is merely blessed to live in a beautiful location. As well as landscapes, … Continue reading
Loosely based on Persuasion by Jane Austen, Áitiú agus Ionracas is a retelling of that novel set in modern-day Ireland. Áine has spent her adult life taking care of her invalid mother, whose recent death has meant Áine finally gets … Continue reading
Is athinsint ar Persuasion le Jane Austen é Áitiú agus Ionracas. Chaith Áine a saol mar duine fásta go dtí seo ag tabhairt aire lena máthair easlán, a fuair bás le déanaí. Anois tá deis ag Áine dul i gceann … Continue reading
There will be a third session of Canadh agus Caint returns for a second session on Wednesday, 25 August, at 7.30 pm. We will start off by learning a simple song in Irish, and then see where the conversation takes … Continue reading
Our next Stitch ‘n’ Bitch takes place on Thursday, 17 June, at 6.30 pm BST, in one of the rooms of Xanadu Online Theatre. For those who haven’t heard the term before, a Stitch ‘n’ Bitch is when people get … Continue reading
After a successful launch in April, Canadh agus Caint returns for a second session on Thursday, 10 June, at 7.30 pm. We will start off by learning a simple song in Irish, and then see where the conversation takes us. … Continue reading
Our next Stitch ‘n’ Bitch takes place on Thursday, 20 May, at 6.30 pm BST, in one of the rooms of Xanadu Online Theatre. For those who haven’t heard the term before, a Stitch ‘n’ Bitch is when people get … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the Arts Centre! We built it, and wow, did you come! In your droves, from every corner of the earth (although I don’t think we’ve cracked Antarctica yet)! Notes From Xanadu – the online arts centre – … Continue reading
Our next Stitch ‘n’ Bitch takes place on Thursday, 12 March, at the earlier time of 6.30 pm, in one of the rooms of Xanadu Online Theatre. For those who haven’t heard the term before, a Stitch ‘n’ Bitch is … Continue reading
14 April at 7 pm will see the launch of our latest live event, Canadh agus Caint. We will start off by learning a simple song in Irish, and then see where the conversation takes us. Irish speakers of all … Continue reading
Tuam Online Choir was founded towards the end of 2020 by Peter Mannion. Dreams is their second recording, which was made especially for St Patrick’s Day. Notes From Xanadu artistic director Mary Tynan is one of the singers, and can … Continue reading
Notes From Xanadu is delighted to announce that a new server for Xanadu Online Theatre has been sponsored by County Cork company ProPrivacy. The server will enable us to customise the code for the theatre (we use open source software, … Continue reading
After a very enjoyable first outing, we will be holding a second Stitch ‘n’ Bitch on Thursday, 11 March, at 7.30 pm, in one of the rooms of Xanadu Online Theatre. For those who haven’t heard the term before, a … Continue reading
In another first for us in 2021, we will be holding a Stitch ‘n’ Bitch on Thursday, 18 February, at 7.30 pm, in one of the rooms of Xanadu Online Theatre. For those who haven’t heard the term before, a … Continue reading
Fancy a trip to the theatre this December? In contrast to the usual visit to the pantomime, Xanadu Online Theatre invites you to watch an alternative Christmas show from the comfort of your own home – all you need is … Continue reading
Family Matters is written and acted by Mary Tynan (our artistic director) and Ian Macnaughton (our Covid Lives columnist). Cinematography is by Graham Gunner, and location is courtesy of Jon Axford.