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Mesrine: Killer Instinct

The first instalment of the two-part biopic devoted to Jacques Mesrine (1936–1979) - France's most notorious criminal. The film follows the incredible series of hold ups, prison breaks, and kidnappings instigated by Mesrine throughout the 60's and 70's. Almost 30 years since his spectacular death, shot down in a hail of police bullets, the Cesar Award-winning team of writer/director Jean-Francois Richet and Vincent Cassel bring to the big screen the story of the man behind the legend.

Mesrine: Killer Instinct introduces us to Jacques Mesrine (Vincent Cassel), a loyal son and dedicated soldier back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Handsome and charming, he is soon seduced by the neon glamour of Sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido (Gerard Depardieu) Mesrine soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder, choosing the high risk life of a gangster over the honest life of the hard working family.

Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1

Public Enemy Number One: Part 2 is a relentless portrait of Mesrine in his Scarface-like prime as he tips over into half-baked political motivations and continues his tightrope act between living life to the full and catapulting toward his inexorable fate. Bloody shoot-outs, daring escapes - from a courtroom in mid-trial, prison, an impressive manhunt and grandstanding for the press, illustrate Mesrine's assurance and arrogance with expedient strokes. His escapades saw him become a 'celebrity criminal' and a household name.

Vincent Cassel's central performance across both parts of the Mesrine films bristles with confidence as the brutal yet charismatic criminal Jacques Mesrine.


Winner-Best Actor,Cesar Awards 2008
Winner-Best Director,Cesar Awards 2008
Cert: 16
Language: French, English

Jack L

Summer's gone and Jack L is back from his travels and doing a new tour.
He performed from New York to Paris over the summer months to great acclaim, one of the highlights of which was his performance with The Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, at the South Street Seaport Festival in Brooklyn, New York where he got a truly rousing reception!
His last Album 'Burn On' went platinum and he’s currently working on new tracks for an album coming your way shortly. Jack will also be starring in a new movie called 'I Hate Musicals' in which he has co-written the music and will be singing on the sound track. It is easy to understand, as Jack Lukeman is a very talented individual. His voice has been compared to those of the greats and been said to 'penetrate you like a bullet'. He recently sold out a 5 night run in Vicar Street, where he left amazed audiences begging for more!! Again confirming his status as Ireland's foremost live performer
To really experience one of his shows first hand and listen to his amazing voice can only be described as surreal so don't miss your chance to see Jack yourself.

BOOKING OPENS 1ST NOVEMBER 2009

Dick Whittington And His Cat

Portlaoise Pantomime Group Presents:

Dick Whittington And His Cat

Portlaoise Pantomime will be with us again in January 2010, with Dick Whittington and his Cat, their 26th annual production. Under the direction of Justin Parkes on his first visit to Portlaoise Panto, with Musical Director Niall Mulpeter and Choreography by Rachel Cox and Ruth O'Sullivan.
Following the huge success of their 2009 performance of Cinderella this should be no exception with a feast of comedy, laughter, song and dance for all ages.
Booking opens on November 1st so be sure to reserve your group booking early. Matinee performances are usually booked out before Christmas so don't delay.
Remember that pantomime tickets also make an ideal Christmas Gift