Congratulations to Glen Hansard on his Olivier Awards for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Music’ for Once the Musical
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Glen Hansard began his music career as a busker in Dublin and has gone on to star in a film, win an Oscar and guest star in an episode of The Simpsons.
“an evening with Glen Hansard”, as it said on the ticket, really did feel like if not a night at chez Hansard then certainly a few hours ’round his local.
”the best compliment you can give any singer is, ‘I believe you’,” Hansard says.
Glen Hansard’s trusty six-string – the Horse – has certainly served the Irish musician well.
“She’s like a cross between Edith Piaf & Shane Mcgowan!” was a recent audience review of Lisa O’Neill’s performance.
For Glen Hansard, the idea of turning his film Once into a stage show took some getting used to.
With this welcomed addition of his friend and collaborator, those lucky enough to have secured tickets can anticipate a deeply moving experience.
Due to overwhelming demand — and a stroke of Irish luck — a second Glen Hansard performance has been announced