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s the health impacts of austerity on the individual and collective body, the politics of ‘resilience’, and considers the gym or leisure centre as a space where the bodies of citizens are trained, transformed and cared for. It’s a timely interrogation of the modern-day mecca and replacement of the shopping centre as a cherished hang-out for the insta-gen. This series of participatory performances is staged in the format of fitness classes. Each class will be delivered by a performer who is a working fitness instructor, Peter May (Cycle Studio); Gareth Francis (Kickstart Fitness); and Eleanor Young (Aquafit instructor), they will instruct the participants throughout the class which are accompanied by a musical score and scripted soundtrack. Newly commissioned writing by Lynn Ruane and Colm Keegan is incorporated into the sound design throughout the performances. “The gym is often thought of as a space outside of politics, but in fact I think it can be a concentration of it: which bodies are worked and cared for, and by whom?” says artist Sarah Browne who has created this piece. Tallaght Leisure Centre, November 10, 2pm (Circuit), 4.30pm (Aquafit); Clondalkin Leisure Centre, November 17 & 24, 2pm (Circuit), 4.30pm (Aquafit) gig Gaye Su Akyol Album Launch Skipper’s Alley Have you had your dose of Turkish psychedelic pop rock this year, yet? No? Well here is your chance. Fusing traditional Turkish and rock influences, Su Akyol’s latest release Istikrarli Hayal Hakikattir (Consistent Fantasy Is Reality) has her incorporating local stringed instruments including the oud, bağlama and cümbüş with her contemplative, soulful, vocals. 2019 is not just all about Rosalía so get clued in! This is pure Sugar Club as they say down Leeson Street way. The Workman’s Club, Sunday December 1, €18/€20 Skipper’s Alley is a five-piece band born out of the ever-burgeoning Dublin folk music scene, combining traditional Irish music with contemporary sensibilities to create music that is wild, gritty, ancient and still brand new. The Oul Fip is their second album delving into our rich history with re-interpretations of tunes by the likes of Séamus Ennis (The Farmer’s Curst Wife) and Frankie Harte (Madam, I’m a Darling) whilst unearthing less-known contributors to the trad tapestry John Griffin (Why She Couldn’t Drink Her Tea). There’ll be banjos, guitars, tin whistles, fiddles, flutes and uileann pipes. This is a double-header with the tremendous fourpart-harmony trad gals, Landless. Bring your best foot tap to the occasion. Pepper Canister Church, Saturday November 9, €15 Gig Tebi Rex The vaulting ambition and smarts of the current hip-hop scene is further reinforced with Maynooth getting its shout-out via duo Tebi Rex and, their debut album, The Young Will Eat the Old. With three spoken word acts by Natalya O’Flaherty and nine tracks swerving through suburbia, it’s a rollie smoking delight with the windows down. Not afraid to peer into potential fork-in-the-road moments for their future lives too, it’s “a hesitant prophecy,” as they say themselves. With special guests Greg Tisdall, Ari.Noir and Sia Babez Lost Lane, Saturday November 9, €16.45 86