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Sat 07 Jul 2007Opening linesGetting grislyBased on the terrifying Papin murders, which took place in France during the early 19th-century, The Maids is a play of violence, jealousy and thwarted love. Directed by Jason Byrne and starring Phil Kingston, Karl Quinn  and Deirdre Roycroft, it is running in Project Arts Centre until July 21st. Fascinated by the Papin murders, Jean Genet crafted his play with the passion and the tragedy of his own life and relationships. Space Upstairs, Project Arts Centre, 8pm, €20/€14Be Informed . . .about the French take on world events by tuning into TG4. France 24, France's first international news channel to broadcast on a 24/7 basis, is shown on TG4 between the small hours of the morning and 7am. Too early for even the most dedicated Francophile? Simply set the DVD and we'll always have Paris.