Gather round to wtiness the jaw-dropping antics of these devilishly handsome Italian Kerrymen, as they present 40 minutes of fantastic comedy and pure fun in their spoof danger, comedy circus show. The Italian Fanzinis are distinguished by their unusual hairdos - one models a monster Afro, the other sports a crow's nest wig.

Gabh i leith go bhfeicfidh tú sárchleasaíocht éachtach na gCiarraíoch Iodálach fíordhathúil seo, agus iad ag cur 40 nóiméad de ghreann iontach, spraoi agus spóirt ar fáil, ina dtaispeántas siorcais fíorbharrúil, bréagchontúirteach.

Is díol suntais iad stíleanna aite gruaige na bhFanzinis, Afro mór groí ar dhuine acu, agus folt ar nós nead préacháin ar an duine eile.

Look out for impromptu sessions in schools, pubs and restaurants!

An open air photographic exhibition of well-known senior residents in Ranelagh will be located on The Triangle for the duration of the Festival. This event is the concept of local photographer Bridgid Tiernan and pays tribute to people who have contributed enormously to the social history of Ranelagh. This outdoor exhibition is part of the Festival Fringe, whose events aim to take the festival on to the streets of the village.

Cartoonist-in-residence, Ray Sherlock, will be roaming through the village of Ranelagh for the duration of the festival, recording, in his humorous way, local reaction to the programme of events.

An exciting montage of cinematic and theatrical monologues strung together by Ranelagh's favourite theatre group.

Niall Woods has been a true friend of the Ranelagh Arts Festival since its inception. We are delighted to claim one of Ireland's most talented young drummers as a son of Ranelagh. Don't miss his street performances!

Beidh Eoghan Mac Mathúna le feiceáil thall is abhus i Raghnallach i rith na Féile, agus é i mbun lámhchleasaíochta.

Look out for Eoghan, the Irish-speaking juggler in Ranelagh during Festival time.

Hen's Teeth, an artist-run studio, will open its doors for the Festival and give the public a chance to visit the studios of working artists. The artists will be present to explain their work and original artwork will also be on sale. Exhibiting artists include Catherine Delaney (printmaking and sculpture), Eoin Flynn (painting and photography) and Douglas Mooney (stained glass and sculpture).

Leading Irish artist and recent appointee to Aosdana, Brian Henderson, who plays a significant part in this year's art exhibition Abstract and Almost, will open his studio to members of the public. Henderson has designed and built a New York-style studio in Dublin.