37th Westport Arts Festival
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Christopher Lee as Dracula Established in 1976, Westport Arts Festival is not only one of Ireland’s longest running festivals, but an on-going celebration of the arts in and around Ireland. With over 100 events spanning two weeks, this year’s festival – which runs from 1st – 14th October - represents one of the most ambitious to date. Amongst the array of events are screenings of the dark and sensual In the Realm of the Senses , Hitchcock’s masterful thriller North by Northwest , Hammer’s classic adaptation of Dracula , and many other titles. For those less inclined to the darker side of cinema, fear not - other titles to be screened include Singing in the Rain, Pink Floyd: The Wall, Moulin Rouge and Where the Wild Things Are . Aside from the film screenings, festival goers can look forward to a staggering amount of live music, comedy, theatre, visual art, literature readings and workshops. This year’s programme is as diverse, interesting and exciting as last year’s, with the