Market Place Theatre, January 2019 - May 2019

The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh SEASON BROCHURE JAN - MAY 2019 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre Box Office: 028 3752 1821 f /marketplacearmagh | t @mptarmagh

SEASON AT A GLANCE JANUARY Neil Delamere: Controlled Substance Bagatelle @ 40 Reeling In The Showband Years The Roy Orbison Story Centenary Concert Ryan O’Shaughnessy The Civil War Tour Further Ted The Fureys Charlie Landsborough Film Screening - Lost in Translation The Box The Stars Of Country Show The Special Consensus Frank Carson: A Rebel Without A Pause

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FEBRUARY David Meade: BrainMan Tony Wright - Chapter & Verse (Chorus Verse) Rock N Roll Years & Dancehall Days The Whistle-Blower Out Of Time Tour 2019 An Evening Of Community & Connection Derek Ryan In Concert Isla Grant Colin Geddis: Transblender The Suitcase Is That Too Hot? Film Screening - Casablanca Patrick Feeney’s Country & Gospel Concert

The Pat McManus Band In The Mood With The PM Big Band East Belfast Boy & Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful The Ulster Orchestra Ruby!

Villiers & The Villains / Paul Meehan Brendan Grace: The Best 48 Years Of Comedy Chris Kent: Looking Up Seven Drunken Nights Orlando The Lionel Richie Songbook

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MARCH Coirm Gael Linn Anthony Toner In Concert Conal Gallen Back To Front Milo’s Hat Trick Roly Daniels Live In Concert Sarah Jane Scouten Give My Head Peace Live Manny Man Does The History Of Ireland Kyle Riley ‘Sing To Me’ Celebrate St Patrick The Beauty Queen Of Leenane Film Screening - Gangs Of New York Armagh Pipers Club Annual Concert An Evening With St Patrick I Shall Wear Purple Freak Show Brian Finnegan & Friends

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Jason Byrne An Alien’s Guide To Dance Gone Wrong An Evening With Johnny McEvoy The Matchmaker Eighty-Nine Jazz Club My Eyes Adored You Susan McCann Colin Murphy Ronnie Greer Blues Band & Ken Haddock

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APRIL Grease Letting Go Or Losing It? The Soda Popz City Of Armagh Festival Of Speech & Drama Classic Rock USA 50 Shades Of Red, White & Blue Féis Ard Mhacha Film Screening - Jesus Christ Superstar Flowers Of Edinburgh Amanda St John Egg And Spoon The Illegals ‘25’ Tour Hatch

MAY Take Off Your Cornflakes The Iconettes & The Hitzvilles Swamped Film Screening - Ida Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam The Kilkennys In Concert The Nualas: Solid Gold Nobody Puts Bernie In The Corner Jazz Club SRC Music Showcase Fairport Convention Caught On The Hop David Quigley Piano Recital Armagh Craft Fair The Summer Country Show Disco Divas

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JUNE Simon & Garfunkel: Through The Years Amelda The Real Housewives Of Norn Iron

The i symbol beside some of our events indicates that the performance is being presented by an independent promoter | organisation which is hiring the theatre.

SPECIAL TICKET OFFERS FREE ONLINE BOOKING

No online booking fee if you book before 12 noon on Monday 7 January 2019 at visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre FIRST-TIME BOOKERS

CONCESSION TICKETS

First time bookers get £5.00 off their next booking.

Concession tickets are offered on many of our shows for Senior Citizens, Students, Carers of people with a disability and Unemployed. Enquire at box office.

MARKET PLACE THEATRE LOYALTY CARD We reward our most loyal customers with The Market Place Theatre Loyalty Card with year-round special offers and promotions.

GROUP DISCOUNTS For groups of 10+ the 11th ticket is offered free at most performances. Enquire at box office when booking.

STUDENT STAND-BY TICKETS A limited number of Student Standby Tickets will be available for £5.00 on the week of a show.

These are subject to availability.

Enquire at box office for details.

£5 SEATS A number of seats will be available for £5.00 for people and families totally dependent on state benefit.Shows marked R are included in this scheme.

SOCIAL MEDIA OFFERS Like our Facebook page or Follow Us On Twitter and get £2.50 off your next booking. Offer applies once only. f marketplacearmagh t @mptarmagh

ENJOY EATING IN AN AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT BEFORE THE SHOW Armagh is Northern Ireland’s ‘Food Heartland’. Passionate producers, quality artisan creators, and award-winning chefs are transforming Armagh into a gourmet hub and are fast gaining a tasty reputation. The Market Place Theatre has teamed up with this long line of award-winning restaurants to offer a great dining experience before the show: 4 VICARS RESTAURANT 4 Vicar’s Hill, Armagh BT61 7ED

FRIARY RESTAURANT AT ARMAGH CITY HOTEL 2 Friary Road, Armagh BT60 4FR

CASTLE TOWER RESTAURANT 16-18 Market Street, Armagh BT61 7BW

‘4 Vicars’ is the vision of husband and wife team Gareth & Kasia Reid and is the current holder of the highly prestigious Georgina Campbell award for the best casual dining restaurant in all Ireland.

From traditional tastes to exciting new flavours the Armagh City hotel offers a range of dining options to suit all tastes. The Friary Restaurant; open ThursdaySaturday evenings, offers an intimate atmosphere and plenty of food for thought whilst our Callan Lounge; open daily from lunchtime to late evening, offers secluded corners, a cosy fire and a relaxing atmosphere. All this plus the hotel’s Deli, also open daily, available for those wanting a snack or lighter meal. Using the finest local produce and the latest international techniques, our chefs have designed mouth-watering food to suit all tastes.

The Castle Tower is a locally owned, family run restaurant, with an intimate homely environment serving delicious freshly prepared food to suit all taste buds.

p 028 3752 7772 e contact@4vicars.com ULURU BAR & GRILL 3-5 Market Street, Armagh BT61 7BW Uluru Bar & Grill is a casual dining restaurant which cooks food with an Australian / Asian authentic twist. For shows taking place from Monday to Thursday, theatre goers can enjoy our early bird menu while Friday & Saturday night theatre goers get a chance to savour the flavours of the food on our A La Carte Menu. p 028 3751 8051 e gday@ulurubarandgrill.com MULBERRY BISTRO 6 Cathedral Road, Armagh BT61 7PX Mulberry Bistro offers picturesque scenery accompanied by exceptional cuisine and is a recent award-winning restaurant, in the Ulster Category of the ‘Restaurants Of Ireland Association’, best newcomer for County Armagh. p 028 3751 0128 e mulberrybistro@gmail.com

p 028 3751 8888 e info@armaghcityhotel.com CHARLEMONT ARMS HOTEL 57-65 English Street, Armagh BT61 7LB Situated a five minute walk from the theatre with customer parking for diners, The Charlemont Arms continues to serve the finest of seasonal produce.

Offering a pre-theatre menu with two courses for £12.50 [5.00 - 6.30pm], as well as a full a la carte menu, there is also live music every Saturday night in Turner’s Bar until 1am. p 028 3752 2028 e info@charlemontarmshotel.com

Pre-Theatre Dining: Early Bird Menu 2 Courses £14.50 | 3 Courses £16.95 p 028 3752 4948 EMBERS RESTAURANT 7 Market St, Armagh BT61 7BW The perfect destination in Armagh for an affordable, relaxed, casual dining experience. Owned by husband & wife, John & Sarah Murray, this family run business serves great local produce at affordable everyday prices but without compromising on quality or service. Fresh daily specials available.

Pre-Theatre Dining: 2-Courses: £13.95 | 3-Courses £16.95.

p 028 3751 8544 e embersltd@btconnect.com

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MARKET PLACE THEATRE BARS

CREATING THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT...

DRINKS PROMOTIONS FOR SPRING 2019 JANUARY From Ireland’s Oldest Independent Brewery Hilden Craft Beer £4.00 FEBRUARY Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin With Fever Tree Tonic & Strawberry Garnish £5.00 MARCH Two Pints Of Guinness £6.00 or Refreshing Jameson, Ginger Ale & Lime £4.00

YEAR ROUND OFFERS Any Two Cocktails £10.00 Four Bottles Of Lager £12.00 [excluding intervals] Wide Range Of Premium Gins & Fever Tree Tonics On Offer INTERVAL DRINKS: You can pre-order your interval drinks at any of our bars before the performance to avoid queuing at the interval. Our bars serve a wide range of beers, spirits, wines and soft drinks.

APRIL Two Quarter Bottles Of Wine £7.00 MAY Two Bottles Of Crisp McIvors Cider £6.00 JUNE Two Spirit [Gordons, Bacardi, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan] & Mixer [200ml] £7.00

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NEIL DELAMERE: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Fri 4 & Sun 6 Jan | 8.00pm | £22.50 Fresh from a sell-out tour, star of BBC’s ‘The Blame Game’ and ‘Soft Border Patrol’, Neil Delamere returns to The Market Place Theatre with a brand new show. This time he thinks he has that whole ‘illusion of control’ idea sussed. Then again, he would think that wouldn’t he?

Recommended for ages 16+ as may contain material that some people could find offensive.

‘ONE LEAN, MEAN, COMEDY KILLING MACHINE’ THE HERALD

‘YOU’LL BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND A MORE GIFTED COMIC AT THE FRINGE’ THE SCOTSMAN

JOE GALLAGHER ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

BAGATELLE @ 40 Sat 5 Jan | 8.00pm | £23.00 i

Bagatelle started out in 1978 at a time when original bands weren’t all that successful in Ireland. In fact, the idea of a band touring nationwide with a full original music set just didn’t work out… for most!

However, Bagatelle’s music did work, and would establish them firmly on the Irish Music circuit and worldwide. Over those 40 years they’ve had several No 1 singles with iconic songs like ‘Summer In Dublin’, ‘Second Violin’ and ‘Trump Card’.

Bagatelle have shared stages with legends like Bob Marley, John Denver, The Pogues, Duran Duran, Van Morrison, George Michael, U2, Jose Feliciano and UB40.

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Thurs 10 Jan | 8.00pm £25.00 | £23.00 [conc] i The Ronan Collins Showband Show, ‘Reeling In the Showband Years’, has been a smash hit for the past nine years, and we are delighted to say it returns to The Market Place Theatre to celebrate it’s amazing 10th Anniversary tour. And what a lineup it is! With Ronan Collins as host and compere, the show will feature Red Hurley, Linda Martin, Ronan Collins, Dave Lawlor,

Keith and Lorraine McDonald, and Tommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg, all backed by the fabulous Conquerors Showband, one of the greatest showbands who still pack in the crowds everywhere they go.

The show’s exciting finale is an all-cast salute to the Showband Era, bringing you back in time to this magical musical period.

It will send you home with great memories of a wonderful time in Irish popular music.

LMS WORLDWIDE LTD PRESENTS

THE ROY ORBISON STORY Fri 11 Jan | 8.00pm | £23.00 He’s the man with the sunglasses and the black suit who delivered some of the world’s darkest and most emotional ballads, yet Texasborn Roy Orbison remains one of the most distinctive looking and sounding performers in modern music. Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold 60s hits and 80s contemporary genius as the Roy Orbison Story celebrates the musical legacy of The Big O. The one and only Barry Steele comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for The Big O. Now he is set to put the rock back into ‘Roy Orbison’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend. Barry has been stunning audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of Roy Orbison, winning rave reviews across the globe. His vocal talents are quite simply ‘True Identikit Brilliance.’

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DERRYCREEVY GOLDEN KNIGHTS RBP 991 PRESENTS

CENTENARY CONCERT Sat 12 Jan | 7.30pm | £10.00 i Derrycreevy Golden Knights RBP 991 is a small rural preceptory encamped in the townland of Derrycreevy near to the banks of the River Blackwater, the boundary between Co Armagh and Co Tyrone and close to the site of the well-known Battle of Benburb.

This is a very historic year for us as we celebrate our centenary. We invite you to join with us for a special Centenary Concert with the very best of local talent to entertain you!

AMA TALENT PRESENTS

RYAN O’SHAUGHNESSY: THE CIVIL WAR TOUR Thurs 17 Jan | 8.00pm | £15.00 Dublin-born Ryan O’Shaughnessy arrived into a musical family in 1992. After playing the character Mark Halpin in RTE’s long running TV soap Fair City, Ryan began a career in music, going on to compete in TV shows such as The Voice of Ireland, Britain’s Got Talent and The Hit. During this time, Ryan’s self-penned song ‘No Name’ accumulated over 45 million hits on YouTube. He was then signed to Sony RCA in the UK, where he worked on his debut EP that reached No.1 in Ireland for two consecutive months.

As well as writing and working for different publishing companies and studios, O’Shaughnessy has toured Ireland, the UK, USA and Canada, releasing his own music and collaborations with other artists through his recording label ‘Bayview Records’. His latest album ‘Back to Square One’ shows a clear maturity in his songwriting and musical taste, and he has just released his brand new single ‘Civil War’.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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FURTHER TED Fri 18 Jan | 8.00pm | £17.50 i Further Ted is a show that brings two of the most memorable characters from Father Ted together for a night of stand-up and musical comedy and a chance to compete in a ‘Lovely Girls’ competition. You don’t have to be a girl to enter and the winner gets a romantic candlelit night in for one, a luxury cruise in a boat of your own making, and a full set of bespoke rubber gloves.

Joe Rooney [Father Damo] and Patrick McDonnell [Eoin McLove] are renowned standup comedians with a unique take on Irish society.

Expect improvised audience interaction and musical comedy. The comical duo are stalwarts of the Irish comedy scene who never fail to put on a unique and hilarious night of comedy.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaretstyle seating layout.

‘IF THEY DON’T GET THEIR OWN TV SHOW AT THE END OF THE RUN, THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THE WORLD’ THE SCOTSMAN

SUBISH LTD PRESENTS

THE FUREYS Sat 19 Jan | 8.00pm | £22.50 i Legends of Irish music and song, The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs ‘I Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet 16’, ‘The Green Fields Of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare To Here’, ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, and ‘Steal Away’, return to The Market Place Theatre.

The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world where they have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 41 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul II.Their emotive songs stir many emotions… tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

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‘IF YOU LIKE WARMTH, HONESTY AND CREDIBILITY IN A SHOW YOU WILL LOVE CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH’ GERRY KELLY [BBC RADIO ULSTER]

‘INCREDIBLE TALENT AND UNIQUE STYLE’ LONDON WEEKEND TV

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH THE FAREWELL TOUR Wed 23 Jan | 8.00pm | £24.00 i In 2019, UK Country Music legend Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before his retirement, Charlie will be embarking on an extended tour of Ireland. Known as the UK’s premier country music singer, country music is only one part of his live shows. Charlie’s gigs are a night of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems.

Winner of ‘Best Songwriter’, ‘Best Song’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’ and

‘International Country Album,’ Charlie’s talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame.

Charlie said “Now I thought that you should be the first to know that I intend to hang up my guitar and retire next year. I will certainly miss you all but will never forget your great kindness and support and will always treasure the wonderful memories I have of the lovely times I have had with you.”

THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE ARMAGH

GIFT VOUCHERS A Market Place Theatre Gift voucher makes an ideal present for a loved one, friend or colleague and is ideal for any occasion including that elusive Christmas or Birthday present. Gift Vouchers are available in any denomination and can be purchased from The Theatre Box Office.

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THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE

New for 2019, we bring you the magic of The Big Screen.

Sit back and relax in the comfort of our Studio Theatre, and immerse yourself in a world of action, adventure, drama and romance.

LOST IN TRANSLATION

CASABLANCA | Thurs 14 Feb One of Holywood’s most enduring, romantic tales

Thurs 24 Jan | 8.00pm | £4.00

GANGS OF NEW YORK | Sat 9 Mar Martin Scorsese’s award-winning thriller

Dir: Sofia Coppola | 2003 | 102 mins | Certificate 15

A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris [Bill Murray] and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte [Scarlett Johansson], meet in Tokyo. Bob is there to film a Japanese whiskey commercial; Charlotte is accompanying her celebrity-photographer husband. Strangers in a foreign land, the two find escape, distraction and understanding amidst the bright Tokyo lights after a chance meeting in the quiet lull of the hotel bar. They form a bond that is as unlikely as it is heartfelt and meaningful.

‘102 WONDROUS MINUTES…A TRIUMPH!’ EMPIRE

Contains moderate nudity and sexual references

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR | Sat 20 Apr West End & Broadway rock opera about the life and death of Christ IDA | Thurs 9 May A heart-wrenching journey into the legacy of The Holocaust These events will take place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS

THE STARS OF COUNTRY SHOW Fri 25 Jan | 8.00pm | £20.00 i Join six of Ireland’s top Country stars all in one super show for a magical night of toe-tapping and hand-clapping classics. The line-up includes the hilarious Gary Gamble, the popular Curtis Magee, rising star Owen Mac, yodelling Kenny Archer, the talented Shaun Loughrey and everyone’s favourite ‘Cowboy Larry’, who each will perform their biggest hit songs in the company of the fabulous Keltic Storm band who recreate that authentic Nashville sound. If it’s Country Music you like, then this is the show for you!

KABOSH PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENT

THE BOX

Fri 25 Jan | 8.00pm | £10.00 | £8.00 [conc] | R ‘The Box’ reveals the incredible story of Olive Swanzy, a nurse from Co. Down who served during World War I. During her time in service, whilst caring for those who were on the front lines of battle, Olive kept autograph books that documented her time and those she encountered.

For years these books lay forgotten in storage, hidden in a box in an attic in Rostrevor.

When they were finally unearthed, their secrets were revealed.

Within their covers were poems,

jokes, comments, cartoons and sketches by wounded soldiers in Olive’s care. Alongside her own beautiful paintings, these books tell a fascinating story of very real people during extraordinary times.

Watch as ‘The Box’ comes to life and tells the story of the men and women who placed their thoughts, hopes and dreams in the care of Olive’s autograph books. There will be a post-show discussion.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS Sat 26 Jan | 8.00pm | £15.00 On their new album ‘Rivers And Roads’, Special Consensus shines with a set of top notch bluegrass songs. The core band featuring Greg Cahill [banjo and vocals], Rick Faris [guitar and vocals], Nick Dumas [mandolin and vocals] and Dan Eubanks [bass and vocals], has never sounded better, and showcases the depth of their vocal and instrumental mastery on the album’s lead track ‘Way Down the River Road’.

Over the past forty years, the members of veteran bluegrass outfit Special Consensus have served as evangelists for the genre, bringing their own spin on Mid-Western bluegrass to audiences around the globe. Their commitment and talents have been recognized with a Grammy nomination and three IBMA Awards.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaretstyle seating layout.

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

FRANK CARSON: A REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE Thurs 31 Jan | 8.00pm | £17.50 | R Belfast funnyman Frank Carson blazed a comedy trail for over fifty years. His quick-fire gags and infectious laugh delighted audiences on variety shows on telly and in clubs across the land - The Comedians, The Good Old Days, Seaside Special, Royal Variety, Noel’s House Party, Tiswas, and many more. In 1976 alone, he did forty-one network TV shows. He was Mayor of Balbriggan [twice], King of Blackpool, Clown Prince of Ireland and Prime Minister of Fun. But there’s more!

In this acclaimed one-man show, written and performed by Dan Gordon, we journey with Frank from his Belfast boyhood - where life was so tough even the arms on the chairs had tattoos - through his adventures in the army, and into the world of showbiz where he entertained Royalty, delighted Pope John Paul II and never forgot where he came from.

A whirlwind comedy drama celebrating the man, the myth and the mouth - it’s a cracker!

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DAVID MEADE: BRAINMAN Fri 1 Feb | 8.00pm | £20.00 i Just returned from the USA to deliver his funniest and most incredible show yet, Mindreader David Meade - the first mentalist to win a million dollars in a Las Vegas casino - will blow your mind as he does the impossible live on stage right in front of you. Now performing all

over the world, David is coming back to home soil to blow minds. His last record-breaking tour sold out everywhere, so grab your tickets now and look forward to a jaw dropping performance that the whole family will never forget!

TONY WRIGHT CHAPTER & VERSE Fri 1 Feb | 8.00pm | £10.00 Tony Wright is twenty years into a remarkable career as a musician. From being courted by big labels at the age of 15 to conquering the DIY scene in his late 20s, being a pivotal member of And So I Watch You From Afar and on to an increasingly compelling solo career with his latest acclaimed musical incarnation VerseChorusVerse… Tony has seen the world and can’t decide whether he is richer or poorer for it.

With the keen eye of a documentary maker, Tony takes us through the highest of highs and the most despairing of lows that make up his “pretty weird life” so far! In an always honest show - told via his own inimitable performance of both song and story - join Tony on his journey, soul searching on the highways of America, and the unforgettable characters he meets along the way; while Tony asks himself the ultimate artistic question: “why do any of us do this?”

A thought provoking, funny and startlingly honest show. With a killer soundtrack to boot!

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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THE WHISTLE-BLOWER OUT OF TIME TOUR 2019 Sat 2 Feb | 8.00pm | £12.00 | £10.00 [conc] | R This riveting show will weave the distinct strands of film, dialogue, live music and images to allow the audience to experience a fouryear artistic response by Cormac Breatnach, arising out of a single traumatic event which affected him from the age of 13 into his adulthood.

Breatnach’s brother, Osgur, was one of three men wrongfully arrested,

Sat 2 Feb | 8.00pm | £20.00 After last year’s smash hit tour, this wonderful nostalgic musical hits the road again!

The all-star cast will take you on a whirlwind journey through the musical decades of the 50s and 60s, paying homage to the lives and music of

The Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, The Four Seasons, Ruby Murray, Bobby Darin and Elvis, plus many more of your favourites. Don’t miss this year’s new show, you won’t be disappointed!

‘KEPT THE AUDIENCE ENTHRALLED FROM THE OPENING OF THE CURTAIN’ - THEATRE SPY

tortured and forced to incriminate himself for a crime he did not commit - the Sallins Mail Train Robbery in 1978, which was to become the longest running trial in Irish criminal history.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTION Mon 4 Feb | 7.30pm | £10.00 | £8.00 [16 and unders] i

MADE OF GOLD ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

DEREK RYAN IN CONCERT Thurs 7 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 i Derek Ryan continues to maintain his position at the top table of Irish Country Music’s elite with his brand of original material and country classics. His album, ‘The Fire’ spawned the hits ‘Heaven Tonight’, ‘Homeland’ and ‘Down On Your Uppers’ which will be featured along with his many classics ‘Hold On To Your Hat’, ‘God’s Plan’ and ‘Life Is A River’ during this concert tour.

This initiative organised by City of Armagh High School will combine music, good food, local produce and expert culinary endeavours, all for an excellent cause.

The evening will open with a jam-packed singspiration from pupils past and present, compered by David Lester. This will be followed by a Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook extravaganza, hosted by Joy Rollston, and supported by two former City of Armagh High School pupils, Simon Dougan of Yellow Door and Mervyn Steenson of Groucho’s, Richhill; both award-winning chefs and advocates of local produce. Come along and see familiar faces from City of Armagh High School put through their paces. Proceeds in aid of Air Ambulance NI and the school.

The Carlow man is a many times recipient of awards for his performances and song writing, including the Sunday World accolade for ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Songwriter of the Year’ in 2018.

The highlight of the show is considered to be the moment the band and performance is stripped back, when Derek is left alone with his guitar on stage. This, to Derek, is a chance for his audience to get to know him better, and know more about the music.

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ISLA GRANT

Fri 8 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 i Highly respected singer and prolific songwriter Isla Grant makes a welcome return visit to Ireland after an absence of two years with a beautifully constructed show.

Isla is now established in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, America and Canada as a singer/songwriter of the highest quality.

Over the last few years, she has received

five Gold Discs for CD sales. Add this to six Platinum Discs already received in Ireland and you can see why this ‘Scottish Lass’ is so popular. Her highly entertaining concert show features all her wonderful hit songs and some new ones from her latest album.

Isla’s interaction with her audience is secondto-none and the atmosphere at her live shows is a joy to behold. Together with an excellent band which includes Al Grant, Glen Flynn and Willie Dunne, the ingredients are there for a concert of the highest quality.

COLIN GEDDIS: TRANSBLENDER Fri 8 Feb | 8.00pm | £17.50 With the success of a sold out 2017 stand-up tour ‘General Banter’ and several live podcast shows, Colin returns to Armagh with his all new multimedia stand-up show ‘Transblender’. A mixture of stand-up comedy and original video sketches not to be missed.

Recommended for age 16+. May contain material some people could find offensive.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

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JOSEPH REA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Sat 9 Feb | 8.00pm | £10.00 | £8.00 [conc] R

Tues 12 Feb | 8.00pm | £15.00

THE SUITCASE

IS THAT TOO HOT?

In Vienna, a young woman dreams of becoming a dancer. In Belfast, an elderly man revisits a painful past, while a mother and daughter unearth a hidden piece of family history.

Moving between the present day and 20th century Europe’s darkest period, the play is a hymn to the redemptive power of art and a life-affirming human drama. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2015 Belfast International Arts Festival.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

‘A STORY WELL TOLD …

A REMARKABLE PIECE OF THEATRE.’ IRISH NEWS

‘Is That Too Hot?’ is the hilarious sequel to the hit play ‘I’ll Tell My Ma’ by Patricia Gormley. Follow the antics of your favourite characters Granny Eileen, Davina Carina and Chelsea Marie as they stumble their way through another year in their turbulent lives. There is humour in abundance touched with pathos, as the story, which is set in the local hairdressing salon, unfolds. Watch as they negotiate their way through the ups and downs of everyday life and listen

as they share their hopes and fears with their mentor Olive, the owner of the salon. There will be laughter and tears in equal measure, and a very welcome twist to the tale at the end. The amazing Christina Nelson will be back playing all your favourite characters. If you loved ‘I’ll Tell My Ma’, then you are in for a real treat this winter with ‘Is That Too Hot?’ Recommended for age 16+.

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PATRICK FEENEY’S COUNTRY & GOSPEL CONCERT Fri 15 Feb | 8.00pm | £18.00 i Patrick Feeney is highly regarded as one of Ireland’s finest singers and entertainers, and has been enjoying glittering success over the past number of years, scoring countless No.1 hit songs, and winning numerous awards for his highly acclaimed live shows. He is part of the hugely popular Three Amigos, and appears regularly on all the top TV shows across the country.

FILM SCREENING - CASABLANCA DIR: MICHAEL CURTIZ | 1942 | 98 MINS | CERTIFICATE U

Thurs 14 Feb | 8.00pm | £10.00 [Price Includes Gin & Mixer or Glass Of Prosecco or Craft Beer and Light Refreshments] Casablanca: easy to enter, but much harder to leave, especially if you’re wanted by the Nazis. Such a man is Resistance leader Victor Laszlo [Paul Henreid], whose only hope is Rick Blaine [Humphrey Bogart], a cynical American who sticks his neck out for no one, especially Victor’s wife Ilsa [Ingrid Bergman], the ex-lover who broke his heart. Ilsa offers herself in exchange for Laszlo’s transport out of the country and bitter Rick must decide what counts more - personal

happiness or countless lives hanging in the balance.

Join us for Valentine’s Day and enjoy one of Hollywood’s most enduring romantic tales. Admission includes refreshments to enjoy during the film.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout

Patrick and his fabulous band embark on their long awaited concert tour which will feature both well-known and new Country and Gospel songs like ‘I Believe’, ‘Jerusalem’ and ‘I Wish I Had Someone To Love Me’, to name but a small few. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

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THE PAT MCMANUS BAND Fri 15 Feb | 8.00pm | £15.00 The ‘Pat McManus Band’ are a powerful three-piece blues | rock trio, headed up by the former ‘Mama’s Boys’ and ‘Celtus’ guitarist/violinist virtuoso Pat McManus. Pat is today considered to be one of the last remaining individual guitar heroes of a generation of Irish guitarists, after the sad and early loss of both Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore. ‘Mama’s Boys’ were one of the greatest rock bands to come out of Northern Ireland.

‘MO-NU-MEN-TAL’ BLUES MAGAZINE

‘EYE-WATERING GUITAR WORK’ HOT PRESS

Pat has gone on to a hugely successful career with awardwinning recordings and playing across the globe and here in Ireland including The Blues On The Bay Festival and Ballyshannon Festival.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

IN THE MOOD WITH THE PM BIG BAND Sat 16 Feb | 8.00pm | £13.50 The perfect Valentine’s present and night out with our annual and hugely popular treat from The PM Big Band. They bring a classic mix of vocals and instrumentals from The Great American Song Book including selections from Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,

Frank Sinatra and other legends from the ageless and everpopular musical genre.

Adding a little spice, the band will flavour the evening with big band versions of some modern classics ensuring an evening of music to appeal to everyone.

The show will feature sensational vocalists Ceara Grehan and Davy Hamilton.

22 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre THE ULSTER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Thurs 21 Feb | 8.00pm | £17.50 | £15.00 [conc] £5.00 [under 18’s] | R

PRIME CUT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

EAST BELFAST BOY & EVERY DAY I WAKE UP HOPEFUL Sat 16 Feb | 8.00pm | £13.50 | £11.50 [conc] | R East Belfast Boy by Fintan Brady: Meet Davy. The things he sees. His streets.

His mates. His girl and… The Boys.

With pumping techno, pulverising movement and street sharp poetry, ‘East Belfast Boy’ is a rollercoaster ride and a cliché-free zone.

Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful by John Patrick Higgins: Malachy has made a decision, perhaps for the first time in his life. Tonight is the night. He has six bottles of wine, a bucket of chicken and he wants to talk about it. He really

wants to talk about it. Poignant and confessional, ‘Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful’ is also desperately funny.

Funny to the bone.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

‘A MAGICAL AND SAD SLICE OF LIFE OF YOUTH ON THE DOLE.’ **** BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

On Your Doorstep is a very special opportunity to catch a symphony orchestra in the intimate surroundings of your local arts theatre. It’s hard to truly capture the power and effect of live orchestral music until you attend a show in person, and this programme strives to bring the Ulster Orchestra’s passion and magic to every corner of Northern Ireland. Following November’s concert in The Market Place, the Ulster Orchestra returns, this time under the baton of Music Director Rafael Payare. Former concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, Guy Braunstein will be exploring Tchaikovsky’s beautiful Violin Concerto alongside the orchestra.

Written in the aftermath of a disastrous marriage, Tchaikovsky’s work captures both excitement and melancholy. Similarly, Schumann’s Second Symphony was written at a time of great personal turmoil, apparent in the piece’s ferocious emotional intensity.

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RUBY!

Thurs 21 Feb | 8.00pm | £13.50 | £11.50 [conc] Born in Belfast in 1935, Ruby Murray became one of the biggest singing stars in the world in the 1950s. Behind the scenes however, a darker story was unfolding in Ruby’s life. This new play written by Michael Cameron and starring Libby Smyth as Ruby Murray, gives audiences a chance to spend an intimate evening with Ruby as she tells her incredible and emotional story,

the good times and the dark moments.

Accompanied by a soundtrack of original Ruby Murray songs produced

by Duke Special, don’t miss this powerful new drama.

VILLIERS & THE VILLAINS | PAUL MEEHAN Fri 22 Feb | 8.00pm | £12.00

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

Join us for an evening of top quality music from two of the very, very best. With their critically acclaimed new LP ‘Music Confounds The Machines’, garnering high praise from Ricky Ross and Ralph McLean, Villiers and The Villains continue their upward spiral with raw and raucous gigs at Electric Picnic, Stendhal Festival, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Old school rhythm, rock ‘n’ blues akin to The Band and Bob Dylan, these villains are proving they are ones to watch out for.

One of Ireland’s finest guitar & banjo players, Paul Meehan recorded two albums and toured for seven years with, arguably, Ireland’s leading traditional group ‘Lúnasa’. He has collaborated with acts such as Altan, Natalie Merchant, At First Light and Brian Finnegan’s Flook. Come along to hear what the NY Irish Echo called ‘a new level of skill, sophistication and soul’.

‘SUPERB SONG WRITING ROOTED IN A GREAT TRADITION’ - RALPH MCLEAN, BBC RADIO ULSTER

24 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre TOM KELLY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

BRENDAN GRACE: THE BEST 48 YEARS OF COMEDY Sat 23 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 i The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly celebrates 48 years in comedy, most of this time at the very top of his profession.

LISA RICHARDS LTD PRESENTS

CHRIS KENT: LOOKING UP

Sat 23 Feb | 8.30pm | £13.00 Cork comedian Chris Kent returns with his sixth solo show ‘Looking Up’. Chris has spent the past year balancing comedy with being a stay at home dad and trying to grow a beard. He has also removed the word “mate” from his vocabulary as it takes too much effort to say in an Irish accent.

T.V. appearances include the RTÉ 2 panel show Next Year’s News, The Craig Doyle Show and Conor’s Dad in the hit series The Young Offenders. In the UK, he has appeared on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central for Comedy Central.

In 2010 he was the recipient of the ‘Comedy

Brendan’s latest show features the best and most requested pieces from his vast repertoire.

His sense of timing and ability to read an audience is without equal. A brilliant character actor, his ‘Bottler’ character is legendary and his interpretation of the ‘Irish Wedding’ will forever remain a masterpiece.

Apart from his obvious ‘star quality’ in all aspects of his performance, Brendan’s drawing power is enormous and the ‘House Full’ sign is the norm rather than the exception at his concerts.

Smack Down Award’ at The Galway Comedy Festival, and Winner of the Bulmer’s ‘Nuttin’ But Funny’ Comedy Award 2009. Following on from being listed as ‘One to Watch’ in The Dublin magazine’s ‘Red Hot and Rising’ for 2012, Chris Kent was voted as one of the ‘Top Five Irish Comedians’ by Hot Press Magazine in 2013.

Recommended for age 16+. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

‘COMPELLING STORYTELLER, TRULY SURPRISING, BEAUTIFULLY DELIVERED’ - THE SCOTSMAN ‘AMONG THE BEST ACTS I’VE SEEN’ ***** - THE MIRROR

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DYAD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Sun 24 & Wed 27 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 i

Wed 27 Feb | 8.00pm | £13.50 | £11.50 [conc] | R

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS

ORLANDO

From the award-winning creators of ‘Jane Eyre: An Autobiography’, ‘Christmas Gothic’, ‘The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe’, ‘I, Elizabeth’, ‘The Diaries of Adam and Eve’, ‘Female Gothic’ and ‘Austen’s Women’. Orlando: Who is she? Who is he? Who are we?

Direct from The West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland’s favourite sons ‘The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan, this talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life.

A performance that will have you singing and clapping along to such classics as ‘The Wild Rover’, ‘The Black Velvet Band’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Molly Malone’, ‘Finnegan’s Wake’, ‘McAlpines Fusileers’, ‘Raglan Road’, and of course, ‘The Seven Drunken Nights’. This celebration of the music of The Dubliners is a celebration of Irish music itself and a guaranteed evening of music, humour and ‘craic’.

Find out in the life-affirming, comedic tale of an immortal poet, whose gender cannot be pinned down, whose spirit cannot be caged, and whose irreverent, romantic adventures across British history - from the 1500s to the present day provide a magic-realist exploration of human identity; personal, sexual and national. Drawing on a decade’s worth of critically acclaimed theatre-making, Dyad Productions explore what it means to find our place in the world whilst remaining utterly true to who we are.

Based on the satirical 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

 A TOWERING PERFORMANCE‘

- THE SCOTSMAN

 TRULY EXTRAORDINARY… ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING YOUNG PERFORMERS ON THE BRITISH STAGE’ - BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

 QUITE SIMPLY: IT’S ASTOUNDING’ - BROADWAY BABY

‘DON’T MISS IT!’ - IRISH WORLD

26 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre GAEL LINN PRESENTS

COIRM GAEL LINN TALON MUSIC LTD PRESENTS

THE LIONEL RICHIE SONGBOOK Thurs 28 Feb | 8.00pm £21.50 | £20.00 [conc]

‘The Lionel Richie Songbook’, winner of ‘Best Newcomer’ in 2018 at the ‘National Tribute Music Awards’ is back in 2019. With a stellar line-up of world class musicians, including Talon’s own Jonny Miller and the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the voice of Lionel Richie, this high octane show will include all the greatest hits - ‘Easy’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Stuck On You’, ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Three Times A Lady’, ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more…

Following his recent TV appearances on the BBC’s ‘Graham Norton Show’ and ITV’s ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ with Lionel himself, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breath-taking performance as the iconic Lionel Richie in this must-see theatre production.

We’re gonna’ be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’ ‘All Night Long’ with a magical evening of pure Lionel Richie and the Commodores!

Fri 1 Mar | 10.00am - 2.00pm i Coirm, provides a platform for primary schools to display the talents of their pupils in a twenty minute show ‘as Gaeilge’ with a theme of their own choice that incorporates music, singing, dancing and acting.

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ANTHONY TONER IN CONCERT

CONAL GALLEN BACK TO FRONT

Fri 1 Mar | 8.00pm | £12.00

Fri 1 - Sat 2 Mar | 8.00pm | £22.50

Anthony Toner [once memorably described as ‘James Taylor meets John Prine in a second hand book shop’], makes a welcome return to The Market Place Theatre for an intimate concert to celebrate the release of his ninth album, ‘Our Lady of the Wind and Rain’.

When it comes to comedians, there is none better or funnier than the king himself, Conal Gallen! Conal is bringing his brand new stand-up comedy show, ‘Back To Front’ to the stage this spring.

Since the release of the hugely popular single ‘Sailortown’ ten years ago, Anthony has been constantly in forward motion, releasing a string of popular albums and playing countless live performances, where his between-song storytelling and patter have become just as much part of the show as the music. Along the way he has chalked up a string of memorable songs, including ‘Well Well Well’, ‘The Duke Of Oklahoma’, ‘East of Louise’, and recently ‘An Alphabet’, a moving song inspired by his father’s Alzheimer’s condition. Expect an evening of peerless guitar playing, great stories and songs old and new.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

Packed full of hilarious jokes, songs and a few surprises for good measure, it is guaranteed to have audiences in fits of laughter from the very start right through to the very end! And as always, audiences can expect the unexpected, because, as usual, no one knows what he is going to come out with next [not even Conal!] There is a reason why Conal Gallen has won more awards than any other Irish comedian EVER, it’s simple, it’s because he truly is the best!

Recommended for age 12+

28 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre CAHOOTS NI PRESENTS

MILO’S HAT TRICK Wed 6 Mar | 10.15am & 12.15pm | All seats £5.00 Milo the Magnificent isn’t magnificent at all. His card trick is hopeless. His rope trick is useless and his hat trick is a total mess!

Milo has one last chance - to pull a rabbit out of his hat at the next performance - or else!

With carrot, string and stick, Milo heads for the woods in search of a rabbit. Instead he finds a bear, a very talented bear, whose sensational hat trick just might save Milo’s magic act.

Young audiences can expect magic, music and mischief in this delightful adventure from the multi-award winning Cahoots NI, based on the book by Jon Agee, adapted for the stage by Paul Bosco McEneaney.

Recommended for age 3+.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS

ROLY DANIELS LIVE IN CONCERT Wed 6 Mar | 8.00pm | £20.00 i Following a hugely successful sell-out tour last year to nightly standing ovations, join one of Ireland’s finest entertainers, showmen and singers, Roly Daniels, for a nostalgic show by one of our true greats.

Roly will perform his biggest hit songs like ‘Mr Jones’, ‘I Will Love You All My Life’ and ‘Hello Darling’, to name but a few. In the company of the fabulous Keltic Storm band, Roly will introduce some of his new songs.

Joining Roly on the tour, once again, will be two of our favourite local stars, Joe Moore and Caitlin. Early booking advisable as this will be a sell-out.

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DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

Thurs 7 Mar | 8.00pm | £12.00

Thurs 7-Fri 8 Mar | 8.00pm | £22.50 i

SARAH JANE SCOUTEN At age 5, Sarah Jane Scouten was singing ‘Lace and Pretty Flowers’, by Canadian countryfolk musician, Willie P. Bennett, and Hank Williams and Stan Rogers were her greatest inspirations. Her talent for performing came naturally, and as chance would have it, so emerged a knack for songwriting.

Bringing us up to date, Sarah Jane Scouten is an internationally renowned songwriter, loved by audiences across the Northern Hemisphere. With flavours of Lucinda Williams, Nanci Griffiths and Iris Dement, the three-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee and Western Canadian Music Award nominee’s songs are faithful to a long-standing folk music tradition. Often spilling over into modern themes that

are outspoken and edgy, her songwriting tackles issues from poverty and midwifery to tongue-in-cheek heartache songs and unabashed Canadiana. A traditionalist at heart, Sarah Jane Scouten shows her signature flair for the origins of roots music. She writes from her own perspective, playing with style to create her own distinct voice.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

GIVE MY HEAD PEACE LIVE 2019 will be a year of uncertainty. Will Brexit actually happen? Will Donald Trump still be President? Will MLAs still be getting paid for doing nothing?

We don’t know. All we know for certain is that Northern Ireland’s favourite TV characters will be back at The Market Place. Da, Uncle Andy, Ma, Pastor Begbie and the rest of the gang will have a brand new stage show and it promises to be packed full with up-to-the-minute topical

humour, silly plots, political satire and outstanding stand-up.

The Gang’s tour regularly sells out venues all across Northern Ireland so be sure to get your seats early for a guaranteed night of laugh-out-loud comedy.

Show contains adult references. Responsibility for allowing under 12s to view lies with the accompanying adult

30 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre AN GRIANAN THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

MANNY MAN DOES THE HISTORY OF IRELAND Fri 8 Mar | 7.00pm | £13.50 | £11.50 | £40.00 family of 4 [additional children £10.00] | R Based on John D Ruddy’s hit series of books and YouTube videos, An Grianán Theatre brings ‘Manny Man’s History Of Ireland’ to the stage. Watch as Syn [John D Ruddy] and Oppy [Louise Conaghan] romp through thousands of years of Irish history, from the Big Bang to the present day, with the help of illustrated cut-outs and comedy. Smart and entertaining, ‘Manny Man Does the History Of

Ireland’ is sure to please all ages, peppered with the tongue-in-cheek humour that is a hallmark of the Manny Man series. When it comes to fun, accessible history, Manny Man is your only man!

Recommended ages 8+ This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

Sat 9 Mar | 2.00pm | £5.00 The ‘Sing to Me’ Tour features songs from Kyle Riley’s 2018 release by the same title, some traditional children’s music and a couple of tunes for the adults.

There’s the fast paced ‘Astronaut’, a whirlwind tour of our Solar System, or the slower ‘Do you Ever Feel Sad About the Dinosaurs?’, a ballad about asteroids and changes.

There’s even a song about Irish wallabies, they might not be native, but they’ve made Lambay Island

off the coast of Dublin their home.

That’s only the tip of the iceberg!

It’s an hour of engaging and entertaining folk | rock music, sure to get the audience moving. For your under 8’s, your rock toddlers and the little boppers in between, it’s fun for the whole family. Suitable for age 1-7 years.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved seating layout.

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CELEBRATE ST PATRICK CHORAL EVENT Sat 9 Mar | 8.00pm | £5.00 | Tickets from visitarmagh.com | Saint Patrick’s RC Cathedral Armagh Join composer and presenter John Anderson as he conducts a celebratory and reflective event honouring our patron saint. Taking place in the magnificent setting of St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, choirs from across the island and further afield unite in a unique evening of music and spoken word.

This is an exciting mix of words, music and dance, traditional and classical, ancient and modern, the reflective and exuberant, sacred and secular, all combining to make this a very special evening. Come along and celebrate our national saint with this uplifting, happy occasion dedicated to the true meaning of his life and legacy.

A limited number of audience places are available. Please note these seats may have restricted views and that this event may be recorded for future broadcast and marketing purposes.

Sat 9 Mar | 8.00pm | £14.00 | £12.00 [conc] From the author of ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’, an Irish classic returns. The Tony award-winning ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ contains the brash humour, rich language and inventive storytelling for which Martin McDonagh has been widely praised.

In a small isolated cottage in rural County Galway, unmarried midforties Maureen and her elderly iron-willed mother Mag, live out their days. Conflict, both physical and verbal, is the order of the day.

However, when an ‘old flame’ reappears in Maureen’s life, offering the chance of love and a fresh start, it brings the conflict to a different level.

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32 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre ARMAGH PIPERS CLUB PRESENTS

ARMAGH PIPERS CLUB ANNUAL CONCERT Sun 10 Mar | 3.00pm | £8.00 | £5.00 [Under 16] | £15.00 [for two full price tickets]

FILM SCREENING GANGS OF NEW YORK

DIR: MARTIN SCORSESE | 1990 | 160 MINS | CERTIFICATE 18 Sat 9 Mar | 7.30pm | £4.00 Martin Scorsese’s ‘Gangs of New York’ introduces today’s world to the Five Points, a dark corner of the city know to New Yorkers of long ago as the centre of vice and chaos. Into this frontier of extreme lawlessness arrives the young Amsterdam Vallon [Leonardo DiCaprio]. Amsterdam is the orphaned son of the slain Priest Vallon [Liam Neeson] – once chief warrior of the Dead Rabbits gang that rallied the Irish Immigrants of the Five Points.

AKA “Bill the Butcher” [Daniel DayLewis], a Nativist who detests the newly arrived immigrants and is determined to fend off all so-called “foreign invaders”. Amsterdam works his way deep into the Butcher’s inner circle, a world of alternating honour and cruelty from which he can only hope to emerge alive.

Warning: Contains strong, bloody violence

Amsterdam has returned to the Five Points to hunt down his father’s killer. His target is William Cutting

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

Armagh Pipers Club has been teaching Irish traditional music since 1966, and currently has some two hundred students drawn from Armagh and seven neighbouring counties. It is an award-winning, volunteer-led, cross-community charity, with a worldwide reputation gained through its innovative publications and the annual international William Kennedy Piping Festival, launched 25 years ago.

The Annual Concert showcases the talents of its students and their thirty skilled tutors in a wide range of instruments [uilleann pipes, harp, fiddle, banjo, concertina, flute, accordion, whistle] and in singing.

Many graduates of the Pipers Club have gone on to stellar careers in music - come and see the entire class of 2019 put through their paces! Tickets available from the Pipers Club, 43 Scotch Street, or at the door.

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C21 THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

Tues 12 Mar | 7.30pm | Free to attend but pre-booking is essential

Wed 13 Mar | 8.00pm | £13.50 | £11.50 | R

AN EVENING WITH ST PATRICK

As part of the Home of St Patrick Festival, Armagh Cathedral’s Partnership invite you to a special evening of guest speakers, music, story, poetry and prayer to celebrate our patron saint.

Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance. Light refreshments will be served. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

I SHALL WEAR PURPLE

‘Art is not what you see but what you make others see’ Malinderry Care Home 2010. Olivia suffers from ‘age rage’, and is fighting to leave. Thomas, who runs art therapy classes, is fighting to stay. When Thomas and Olivia meet, youth and experience collide in a scintillating, hilarious clash of culture. Olivia learns how to paint the town red (or purple!) but for how long can they both challenge the authorities? One thing you can be sure of in our brand new biting comedy - age is just a number, not an identity.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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34 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre BIG TELLY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

FREAK SHOW Thurs 14 Mar | 8.00pm | £13.50 | £11.50 | R Freak Show is a highly inventive blast of theatre which collides comedy, visuals and taut poetic text with true stories of people who were displayed as freaks in the 18th Century.

Fast talking eejits are hell bent to get rich quick with their bizarre bazaar of curiosities and the unexpected, but they get more than they bargained for in this radical roadshow of revenge.

Freak Show examines themes of performance, exploitation and consent and reflects a contemporary fascination with fame, scandal and privacy. Clashing dark with light, it will contain maximum craic and heartbreak in spades. And an Irish jig. On stilts.

Recommended for age 12+ This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

BRIAN FINNEGAN & FRIENDS Fri 15 Mar | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £5.00 [under 18’s] | Saint Patrick’s COI Cathedral Armagh | Tickets from visitarmagh.com Brian Finnegan from Armagh is regarded the world over as one of the truly original and progressive voices in traditional Irish music! Frontman with groundbreaking bands like Flook and Kan, he has toured and recorded with a glittering array of stars as diverse as Anoushka Shankar, Cara Dillon, Bebel Gilberto and most recently with Ed Sheeran on his Divide album. His compositions have contributed to film, television and theatre. Brian has assembled a thrilling line up for The Saint Patrick’s Festival in Armagh featuring his former Kan bandmates, Aidan O’Rourke, Ian Stephenson and Jim Goodwin and the sensational Sligo songstress Niamh Farrell.

Freak Show was inspired by the true story of a giantess from Portrush, Co. Antrim called Mary Murphy who married a French sea captain, danced for William of Orange, and was then exhibited across Europe in a travelling freak show.

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JASON BYRNE: YOU CAN COME IN BUT DON’T START ANYTHING

MAIDEN VOYAGE DANCE PRESENTS

AN ALIEN’S GUIDE TO DANCE GONE WRONG Wed 20 Mar | 10.00am & 11.15am | £4.00

Fri 15 Mar | 8.00pm | £22.00 A brand new show from ‘The Outright King of Live Comedy’. The star of ‘Irelands Got Talent’, Jason Byrne is one the most exciting live comedy performers in the world. What he achieves on a stage cannot be adequately described by audience members, critics or fellow comics. Thus his legendary shows become a secret shared experience among his audience. Every night stars are born, friendships are formed, mascara is ruined and pants are binned. Don’t miss the chance to become part of this unique comedy experience but don’t forget to bring spare pants.

Suitable for age 15+. May contain material that some people could find offensive.

‘BYRNE IS CONSISTENTLY BRILLIANT’ - METRO

HOME OF SAINT PATRICK FESTIVAL

Maiden Voyage is back with their latest dance show for young audiences. It’s the future. Aliens are in charge and curious about a thing humans used to do called dancing.

But, with no one around to teach them, just how well will they follow the rules and work out the steps?

Expect to throw left and right and right and wrong out the window as they make the dance floor their own.

Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2. Curriculum links to The Arts – [Music, Dance, Drama], Mathematics and Numeracy, The World Around Us, Visual Literacy,

Personal Development & Mutual Understanding.

Schools Package is available to a limited number of NI schools that meet certain criteria. The package includes a range of support including a workshop at your school, support towards the costs of bus transport and tickets to attend the performance. For further information please email engage@ maidenvoyagedance.com or 028 90330925.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

36 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre TOM KELLY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

AN EVENING WITH JOHNNY MCEVOY Thurs 21 Mar | 8.00pm | £25.00 i Johnny McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent shows, and his current nationwide concert tour is getting a huge response from his legion of fans. This nostalgic evening of ‘Song and Story’ features all of Johnny’s many hit songs, including ‘Muirsin Durkan’, ‘Boston Burglar’, ‘Those Brown Eyes’, ‘Long Long Before Your Time’, plus some songs from his new album. His songs are haunting,

evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style.

Johnny McEvoy has been one of the most enduring and talented singer|songwriters in these islands over the past fifty years. His concert performance is second-to-none with his songs beautifully delivered in truly artistic fashion with storytelling of the finest order.

SD ENTERTAINMENT LTD PRESENTS

THE MATCHMAKER Fri 22 Mar | 8.00pm | £18.00 | £16.00 [conc] i John B. Keane’s beloved hit comedy follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country. At the centre of this celebrated production is John B Keane’s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his unparalleled way with words. John B. Keane takes us back to a simpler time, when even phones were few and

far between and the only web was one left behind by spiders.

The production stars television favourite Mary McEvoy known for her role as Biddie in the long running RTE series Glenroe.

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EIGHTY-NINE

Sat 23 Mar | 7.30pm | £12.00 | £10.00 [conc] The 1889 Armagh railroad disaster was a tragedy that struck the very heart of the city and its surrounding areas. Often referred to as ‘Armagh’s Titanic’, it was the deadliest rail incident of its day in Europe. Now, as we approach the 130th anniversary of the crash, the Shelley Lowry School of Speech and Drama are proud to present this tribute and thanksgiving for those who lost their lives on that fateful day. An original script featuring music from the 1880s and the present day.

THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE & ARMAGH JAZZ PRESENT

JAZZ CLUB WITH THE MARTELLO JAZZ BAND

Sat 23 Mar | 8.00pm | £12.00 [Includes A Beer Or Glass Of Wine Or Cider] Get in the groove at our swinging Jazz Club. Come along and chill out with the sensational and hugely popular Martello Jazz Band, who feature a sound reminiscent of the Dixieland bands of 1920’s New Orleans, but stamped with their own unique brand of

drive and flair. Sit back, relax and enjoy the vibe with a cool beverage - a night out with a difference!

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

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MY EYES ADORED YOU Wed 27 Mar | 8.00pm | £18.00 A brand-new production starring Brit award winner, winner of the Voice UK and star of Liberty X, Kevin Simm, as Frankie Valli.

Celebrating all the Greatest Hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this is a must-see show that will have you dancing and singing along from start to finish. Let Frankie and the guys take you on a journey of the greatest hits, as well as showcasing each cast member’s own individual unique singing talents. Featuring hits like ‘O What A Night’, ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, and many more.

MICHAEL MAGILL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

SUSAN MCCANN: STRING OF DIAMONDS TOUR Thurs 28 Mar | 8.00pm | £20.00 i There is no stopping Susan McCann, Ireland’s First Lady of Country music. Even after over 40 years in show business she continues to diversify, forge new career paths, win awards and gain even greater admiration for her talents from fans and music industry chiefs both at home and abroad. The multi award-winning songstress brings the String of Diamonds Tour to a theatre near you with hits such as ‘Big Tom Is Still The King’, ‘Broken Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness’ and the multilingual ‘When The Sun Says Goodbye To The Mountains’.

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COLIN MURPHY: BIG TIME! Fri 29 - Sat 30 Mar | 8.00pm | £20.00 Following on from the sell-out run of his Bald Ambition Tour, Colin Murphy is back with his new show. It’s too early to say what the show will be about, but will it be funny? Oh Big Time!

Colin is best known for his role as resident panellist on the BBC Northern Ireland comedy show ‘The Blame Game’.

Contains adult content.

Recommended audience age 16+

RONNIE GREER PRESENTS

RONNIE GREER BLUES BAND & KEN HADDOCK Sat 30 Mar | 8.00pm | £13.00 Blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer returns to The Market Place with his powerhouse band, featuring some of the finest musicians in the country, including Anthony Toner on guitar and vocals, and John McCullough on keyboards. Ronnie’s distinctive guitar style, incorporating searing Chicago blues style licks with be-bop inspired jazz lines, has been critically acclaimed as world class. Joining the band as special guest on this gig is Ken Haddock, without question, one of the most soulful and powerful vocalists

we’ve ever had on these islands, an artist who really needs to be heard to fully appreciate the impact he imparts to an audience. Expect a night of blues, roots, soul and a little jazz-based music, performed with style and conviction by some of the best in the business.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

‘THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT BAND, OF WORLD CLASS’ BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE

‘PROPER BLUES FROM A PROPER BLUESMAN’ BBC RADIO ULSTER

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NUALA MCKEEVER PRESENTS

Thurs 4 - Sat 6 Apr | 8.00pm & Sat Matinee 2.30pm | £12.00 i

Thurs 4 Apr | 8.00pm | £12.00 | £10.00 [conc]

GREASE

LETTING GO OR LOSING IT?

In their first full-length musical production, Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre presents an ‘electrifying’ production of one of the world’s best-loved shows, ‘Grease’. With a talented cast of local people this is sure to be a show you won’t want to miss.

It’s the original high-school musical spanning over forty years, with an unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll soundtrack from the hit movie including ‘You’re The One That I Want’, ‘Greased Lightnin’, ‘Sandy’, ‘Summer Nights’ and many more.

So dust off those leather jackets and get ready to hand jive the night away, because Grease is still the word.

A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!

Presented by one of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur theatre groups.

If you’re gliding gracefully towards the second half of your life, maybe this isn’t the show for you. But if you want reassurance that you’re not the only one struggling with all the things life throws at you, step right up! Weight gain, menopause, bereavement and becoming invisible - just some of the joys that await the woman of a certain age! Throw in disappearing libido, Donald Trump and comfy shoes and the picture gets even more depressing. Everything’s heading south and there’s no border to stop the slide. What to do? Lie down and take it [at least that makes your

stomach look flatter] or stand up and laugh? Nuala McKeever gives both a go in her hilarious new show as she transforms the awful into the awfully funny, by way of her trademark wit and compassion. Suitable for men and women and those who define as both or neither.

Suitable for age 18+. May contain material that some people may find offensive.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaretstyle seating layout.

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CITY OF ARMAGH FESTIVAL OF SPEECH & DRAMA Mon 8-Sat 13 Apr | Sat Gala Presentation 7.00pm i More than one thousand competitors will take part in the Annual Speech And Drama Festival during this week. Now in its 22nd year, the Festival has gone from strength to strength and this year promises to be the best yet.

MB MUSIC PRESENTS

THE SODA POPZ ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW Sat 6 Apr | 8.00pm | £15.00 Following their sell out show last year, Northern Ireland’s only 1950s/60s Rock ’n’ Roll band, The Soda Popz, make a welcome return to The Market Place Theatre. Paying tribute to some of the best-loved hits from that fabulous era, this seven piece, fully costumed band,

take you on a nostalgic trip back to the dance hall days with this action-packed, toe-tapping show that has been wowing audiences all over the country!

Featuring the songs of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Francis and much more… prepare yourself for an uplifting night of timeless classics for all ages! So fellas, slick back your hair, ladies, put on your best red lippy and rock around the clock.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaretstyle seating layout.

Saturday’s Gala Presentation Of Special Awards and Prizes is an opportunity to enjoy highlights from the many competitions held during Festival week and to see the fantastic local talent.

42 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre WORLD ON STAGE LTD PRESENTS

CLASSIC ROCK USA Thurs 11 Apr | 8.00pm | £17.00 Imagine a rock concert involving three of the biggest named rock stars of the 21st Century!

Classic Rock USA is a heart-pumping, drumbeating, pulsating rock extravaganza featuring over twenty-five hits from Bryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi and the ‘Boss’ himself, Bruce Springsteen.

band bring down the house with the very best from these three great artists including, ‘Born To Run’, ‘Thunder Road’, ‘Everything I Do’, ‘Summer Of 69’, ‘Living On A Prayer’, ‘You Give Love A Bad Name’, ‘Bed Of Roses’, and many more…Get ready to rock out and party on with Classic Rock USA!

You will be taken on an epic journey of all things rock, as the totally awesome cast and

GBL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

50 SHADES OF RED, WHITE & BLUE ‘THIS SHOW IS WELL WORTH SEEING.’ BELFAST TELEGRAPH

Fri 12-Sat 13 Apr | 8.00pm | £19.00 | £17.00 [conc] Maggie Muff returns to bring some muffalicious fun to The Market Place Theatre. Her Facebook postings had Northern Ireland in fits of laughter.

It all started as a joke when Leesa Harker wrote a Belfast-based spoof of Fifty Shades of Grey. Very soon it went viral and had 29,000 followers!

Following phenomenal, sell-out success across the land, Maggie Muff, Big Sally Ann and Mr Red White & Blue are returning in April 2019. If

we were to say this is a laugh-a-minute evening we would be telling lies - its literally non-stop laughter! Fifty Shades of Red, White and Blue tells the story of loveable Maggie Muff and her search for love, featuring laugh-out-loud characters such as Big Sally Ann, Sinead the Greener and of course, the mysterious Mr Red White and Blue himself.

Suitable for age 16+ - contains adult humour and strong language.

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FÉIS ARD MHACHA Mon 15-Tues 16 Apr i

FILM SCREENING JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Dir: Norman Jewison | 1973 | 102 mins | Certificate PG Sat 20 Apr | 8.00pm | £4.00 The Andrew Lloyd Webber | Tim Rice rock opera about the life and death of Christ was brought to the big-screen after success in the West End and Broadway, by multi-award-winning director Norman Jewison. The story of Christ’s [Ted Neely] last week on earth is told by a group of travellers who arrive in modern-day Jerusalem on a tour bus.

Events are seen from the perspective of apostle Judas, who betrays Jesus to the Judaic religious leaders in return for thirty pieces of silver. Songs include ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Hosanna’, ‘Herod’s Song’ and the iconic theme tune.

‘Féis Ard Mhacha’ is a two day Irish language event at which school children compete in poetry recital, dialogue, conversation and public-speaking. The Féis is organised

by Gael Linn and is assisted by the cultural committee of Armagh County Board of GAA. Further information: reamonn@gael-linn.ie

Warning: Contains mild violence and horror.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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FLOWERS OF EDINBURGH Fri 26 Apr | 8.00pm | £8.00 i Featuring Markethill Highland and Theatre Dancers, Markethill Fiddle Orchestra and Traditional Folk group, this concert showcases Ulster Scots music and dance presented in a vibrant and contemporary fashion on the big stage.

AMANDA ST JOHN Fri 26 Apr | 8.00pm | £12.00 | £10.00 [conc] | R Amanda St John is a Soul / R&B singer songwriter from Co. Antrim. She has received rave reviews and worldwide airplay of her debut album ‘Grow’, which was released in 2016.

With comparisons to Dusty Springfield and Imelda May, St John has been described as a ‘head-turning vocalist with serious song writing prowess… a sensational artist’ [Visit Dublin]. In May 2018 she became the first Irish independent artist in history to record in the legendary FAME Studios, Alabama.

Some of the most iconic artists in the world have recorded there, including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, and Solomon Burke. Amanda now presents this album ‘The Muscle Shoals Sessions’ in an Irish and UK Tour along with a full band.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

‘A BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL VOICE’ GABY ROSLIN, BBC RADIO LONDON

‘FEISTY AND FRESH SOUL INFUSED VOCALS...A MUST LISTEN!’ HOT PRESS MAGAZINE

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OLDSHORE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Sat 27 Apr | 3.30pm | £4.00

Sat 27 Apr | 8.00pm | £17.50 i

EGG AND SPOON The very young won’t sit still to watch a show and we don’t expect them to. Egg and Spoon is an interactive romp through the seasons where you come in and out of our magic circle and get to open all the gifts of nature. Percy and April get you settled on our comfortable cushions and introduce you to Birdy, still hiding in his glowing egg. We have to wait till Spring if we want to see him so it’s time to begin our hands-on journey through the year. We’ll run through the rain and the falling leaves and sleep under the snow till the sun wakes us up for the butterfly party. Egg and Spoon is a perfect gentle introduction to the magic of theatre.

Suitable for children aged 1-5 years. Maximum of 40 children per performance.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved seating layout.

THE ILLEGALS ‘25’ TOUR

It’s 25 years since The Eagles came back with the magical ‘Hell Freezes Over’ world tour, and Fleetwood Mac reformed their most successful line-up for President Bill Clinton. For 2019, The Illegals are putting a new show on the road to celebrate these two ground-shaking music events from the world’s two most iconic rock bands. Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs. Songs like ‘Last Resort’, ‘Go Your Own Way’,

‘Life In The Fast Lane’, ‘Don’t Stop’, ‘Love Will Keep Us Alive’, ‘The Chain’ and ‘Hotel California’, and many others, all in celebration of two of the greatest rock bands of all time who have sat at the top of the billboards for over 40 years. The best of two legendary bands in one night? It’s almost too good to be true.

‘NIAMH IS OUTSTANDING - THE ROLLS-ROYCE OF IRISH ROCK’ RTE

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ANNA FOX PRESENTS

Tues 30 Apr | 10.00am & 6.00pm | £5.00

Thurs 2 May | 8.00pm | £13.50 | £11.50 | R

HATCH

TAKE OFF YOUR CORNFLAKES

Meet Bláithín who loves caterpillars, moths and butterflies. Follow her on her adventurous journey with Uncle Rusty to find Pearl, the most extraordinary butterfly with the most exquisitely colourful wings. Learn all about the two little caterpillars and their journey to fly as butterflies and moths.

‘Hatch’ is full of Fidget Feet’s unique blend of music, comedy, theatre, contemporary dance and aerial dance. ‘Hatch’ also weaves Irish language and dancing into this wonderful story, creating a new world for young audiences that is interactive and sensory friendly.

It is beautifully crafted and exquisitely delivered, full of unexpected and colourful wonders, which invite children to understand the transformational cycles of life, whilst exploring, interacting and discovering new things about the world of caterpillars, moths and butterflies!

There is an arts and craft session as part of the performance where children become part of the story as they are invited on stage to begin their adventure! Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

A love story about a couple in a happy marriage, learning to live with Alzheimer’s disease. Tom and Trish have just celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary. But what happens when Tom wakes up with a strange woman beside him and she tells him she’s his wife? Inspired by co-creator Rose Henderson’s Dad, who had Alzheimer’s and couldn’t remember he had cancer, ‘Take Off Your Cornflakes’ is a heartfelt comedy drama full of tears, joy and laughter and some of the best ‘Dad Jokes’ you’ve ever heard. You will laugh, you may cry, but you will find a tender story of the true meaning of love.

‘...THERE’S A CHARM AND EASE, AND AN IRRESISTIBLE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN NOLAN AND HENDERSON THAT IS UTTERLY ENCHANTING… HATS OFF TO PAT NOLAN AND ROSE HENDERSON FOR CRAFTING A WORK OF SUCH SENSITIVITY AND RELEVANCE, GIVING VOICE AND IMMEDIACY TO THE EXPERIENCE OF THOSE AFFLICTED BY ALZHEIMER’S’ **** The Arts Review

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THE ICONETTES & THE HITZVILLES - SOUNDS OF MOTOWN & SOUL

PAMELA CASSELLS SCHOOL OF PERFORMANCE PRESENTS

SWAMPED

Sat 4 May | 2.00pm, 5.00pm & 8.00pm | £12.00 i

Fri 3 May | 8.00pm | £17.00 | £15.00 [when booked before 31 Dec 2018] The producers of sell out Abba show, The Bjorn Identity, now bring you ‘The Iconettes & The Hitzvilles’ with the sounds of Motown & Soul. This exciting musical homage pays tribute to the ‘girl groups’ and ‘solo artistes’ of this bygone era. Featuring hits songs from The Ronettes, The Supremes, Martha and The Vandellas, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and many more.

The Iconette’s glamorous style and influences make this show a popular choice for lovers of Motown & Soul music. With power-house vocals and tight harmonies, The Iconettes and their band perform an entertaining yet musically brilliant show, leaving you no choice but to get off your seats and go ‘Dancing in the Street’.

Life is simply a string of moments, individually placed, one in front of another. So often, we can only see one at a time. That moment which shouts and screams and jumps around, demanding our attention. Focusing on that moment, you may feel like you can’t breathe...or that you don’t want to.

But another moment is coming. A moment that doesn’t scream or shout but one that slips into your life when you aren’t looking. One that pulls up a chair and makes itself at home, waiting for you to notice it. A moment worth breathing for. Hold on for that moment.

‘Swamped’ is an original piece of theatre exploring Mental Health and its profound effects. Young people are drowning in this unspoken epidemic which is flooding our nation.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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FILM SCREENING - IDA DIR: PAWEL PAWLIKOWSKI | 2014 | 82 MINS | CERTIFICATE 12 Thurs 9 May | 8.00pm | £4.00 From acclaimed director Pawel Pawlikowski (Last Resort, My Summer of Love) comes Ida, a poignant and powerfully told Polish drama about 18-year-old Anna, a sheltered orphan raised in a convent, who is preparing to become a nun when she discovers that her real name is Ida and her Jewish parents were murdered during the Nazi occupation.

This revelation triggers a heart-wrenching journey into the haunting legacy of the Holocaust and the realities of postwar Communism.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film in 2015.

In Polish with English subtitles.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

MICHAEL MAGILL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

PHILOMENA BEGLEY & RAY LYNAM Fri 10 May | 8.00pm | £20.00 i Known as the Queen Of Irish Country Music, Philomena Begley has made a firm imprint on the Irish, British and European markets. Begley has regularly toured with Ray Lynam since 1975 and they have recorded many duets together, their most popular songs being ‘My Elusive Dreams’, ‘You’re The One I Can’t Live Without’, and ‘She Sang The Melody’. After the ‘Simply Devine’ and ‘Two Of Us’ tours proving to be an incredible success, the pair are back with special guest Andrea Begley - 2013 winner of The Voice UK.

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THE KILKENNYS IN CONCERT Sat 11 May | 8.00pm | £15.00 i The Kilkennys are at the very forefront of folk groups taking Irish music to the world. They have already proved to be a hit with Armagh audiences over recent years and their return will once again show why the reputation of this talented and energetic four-piece group continues to grow well beyond these shores.

Following recent tours in Europe, the US and Asia, and their acclaimed performance on The Late Late Show on RTÉ, the fame of The Kilkennys continues to grow. This show will take the audience on a journey through the Irish folk and ballad tradition, it will feature many well-known ballads as well as new material from The Kilkennys that continues the centuries old Irish bardic tradition. From songs of love to ballads of emigration, The Kilkennys will provide an unforgettable, energy filled, toe tapping and hand clapping night of entertainment sprinkled with some of Ireland’s most prolific songs and ballads.

THE NUALAS: SOLID GOLD Sat 11 May | 8.00pm | £17.50 They’ve toured the world, they’ve serenaded royalty, they’ve ripped through 75 000 pairs of nylons, and along the way they’ve penned some of the funniest anthems of The Great Irish Comedy Song Book.

Now for the first time, they bring together their greatest comedy hits from ‘Brigid The Nun’ to ‘Hey Manolo Are We An Item’ and not forgetting that classic, ‘The Girl With A Cabbage For A Head’. Plus, never-before heard stories from The Great Irish Comedy Story Book!

Nearly a quarter of a century of world-class hilarity simmered down to a two-hour glistening gourmet comedy gravy of a show. YUM! Recommended for ages 15+. May contain material some people may find offensive.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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NOBODY PUTS BERNIE IN THE CORNER Thurs 16-Fri 17 May | 8.00pm | £15.00 Are you ready to have the time of your life? Join Bernie Jones on her crazy Dirty Dancing themed hen party and get ready to meet her madcap family and friends!

Bernie is a single mother to a stroppy teenager and runs an ironing service from her living room called ‘Let’s Get Steamed’. When her long suffering driving instructor pops the question she reluctantly agrees and sets the date!

Will she make it down the aisle or will she discover her real life Johnny Castle?

This is a high energy, hilariously funny comedy show featuring iconic songs from Dirty Dancing and some 90’s disco tunes!

If you’re crazy for Swayze and fancy a bit of Karaoke or a spot of salsa, then join Bernie Jones for night of fun and laughter! Let’s get this party started!

Suitable for age 16+. May contain material some people may find offensive.

JAZZ CLUB Sat 18 May | 8.00pm | £12.00 [Includes A Beer Or Glass Of Wine Or Cider] Get in the groove at our swinging Jazz Club. Topping the bill for this gig is Michael Barkley, a rising jazz star, a trumpeter who, along with his young rhythm section, has been receiving great reviews. Michael has played around the festivals in Europe, and over the years he has worked with exceptional artists such as the great Bruce Adams.

Tonight Michael brings a collection of fine musicians to perform classic compositions from the hard bop era, showcasing strong influences such as The Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver and Herbie Hancock. Sit back, relax and enjoy the vibe with a cool beverage - a night out with a difference!

Michael will be accompanied by Brendan McGuirk on trumpet, Meilana Gillard on tenor saxophone, John Leighton on piano, Rohan Armstrong on double bass and James Anderson on drums.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.

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MUSIC SHOWCASE Wed 22 May | 7.30pm | £5.00 i Come and enjoy an evening of music for all; performed, produced and staged by the music students of Southern Regional College. Now in its 8th year, the showcase continues to light up The Market Place Theatre with home-grown local talent. As well as celebrating our up and coming stars, all monies raised are donated to CRY [Cardiac Risk in the Young] Ireland.

‘I WAS GENUINELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE VAST AMOUNT OF TALENT THAT I SAW ON STAGE. IT WAS LIKE BEING AT A PROFESSIONAL CONCERT’ Tommy Fegan, CEO of CRY

Tickets for this event are only available at the door on the night.

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

FAIRPORT CONVENTION Thurs 23 May | 8.00pm | £25.00 Fairport Convention has been making great music for over fifty years. Credited with originating British folk-rock music, the band has been through many changes, but the current members retain a passion for live performance. This year’s tour will feature a mix of longestablished Fairport favourites and newer material from their most recent album 50:50@50 celebrating their Golden anniversary.

Fairport Convention has attracted critical acclaim, having won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as Radio 2’s ‘Most Influential Folk Album of All Time’. Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music, an evening with Fairport Convention is sure to surprise and delight you. The concert will also feature an opening performance by the wonderful Irish singer | songwriter sibling duo, The 4 Of Us.

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CAUGHT ON THE HOP

Fri 24 May | 8.00pm | £11.00 | £9.00 [conc] i

DAVID QUIGLEY PIANO RECITAL Fri 24 May | 8.00pm | £14.00 | £11.00 [conc] | £5.00 [students] | R

When impressionable Phil announces to his good friend George that he has fallen for a girl on the top of a 49 bus, George is not surprised.

Such affairs have happened and blown over many times before. But he is surprised when he learns that Phil intends to divorce his wife Maggie and go to live with his new girlfriend in the house next door!

However, friends being friends, the obliging George is persuaded to lend a helping hand, thus setting in motion the most frenetic confusion of mistaken identities. Presented by one of Ireland’s leading amateur theatre groups

Acclaimed internationally, renowned pianist David Quigley returns to his native Co. Armagh to perform a concert that includes popular piano works. His programme features music from his most recent album ‘Piano Nocturnes’ [Avie Records], described by Classic FM as ‘Just divine’ and played ‘with assured skill

and sensitivity’, as well Beethoven’s magnificent ‘Moonlight’ sonata and Debussy’s exquisite ‘Clair de Lune’.

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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craft ARMAGH

FAIR

Sat 25 May 2019 | Market Place Theatre 10.30am - 5.00pm

FEATURING: Craft Stalls | Craft Demonstrations | Craft Workshops Join us at The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre for a full day of FREE creative craft demonstrations and hands-on craft making opportunities with leading makers nationwide. This high quality event offers beautiful and affordable craft from new and established makers, fantastic demonstrations, craft food stalls, musical entertainment and much more.

DON’T MISS OUR FANTASTIC AND UNIQUE SELECTION OF WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGHOUT THE SPRING SEASON!

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JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS

THE SUMMER COUNTRY SHOW Thurs 30 May | 8.00pm | £20.00 i Join six of Ireland’s favourite Country Music Stars all in one super ‘Summer Country Show’, featuring the legendary Mick Flavin, Country queen Kathy Durkin, the multi-talented Stephen Smyth, rising star David James, the popular Box Car Brian and the fine voice of Frank McCaffrey, who will all perform toe-tapping classics in the company of the fabulous Keltic Storm band.

If it’s Country music you like then this is the show for you!

WORLD ON STAGE LTD PRESENTS

DISCO DIVAS

Fri 31 May | 8.00pm | £17.00 Don’t walk, boogie instead! The glitter ball is ready so let’s go back, right back to the decadent age of disco! A funktastic live band keep the beats pumping and the rhythms rolling. A fabulous cast of worldclass singers perform the greatest hits of the glamorous high priestess

of pop, Diana Ross, Joni Sledge and the undisputed queen of disco, Donna Summer.This divatastic show features many of their classic hits, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Last Dance’, ‘Frankie’, ‘I Feel Love’, ‘Chain Reaction’, ‘Upside Down’ and many, many more.

Put on your platform shoes, grab your funky Afro wigs and your flares, and let’s dance!

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SIMON & GARFUNKEL: THROUGH THE YEARS Sat 1 June | 8.00pm | £17.00 ‘Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years’ returns with an all new production. Featuring a full live band, video projection and stunning vocal harmonies, this spectacular concert takes audiences on a journey through the career of Simon and Garfunkel.

Alongside stops in London’s West End, the concert has been captivating audiences night after night in some of the finest concert halls in the UK, Europe and America, and was described by the BBC as ‘simply breathtaking’.

Fronted by the duo Bookends,

who are hailed as being ‘one of the best vocal groups in their own right’, the show is without doubt the most authentic sounding tribute to Simon & Garfunkel touring today. Hear all of the hits such as ‘The Sound Of Silence’, ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘The Boxer’ and the iconic ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, in this unmissable production.

PRIORY PRODUCTIONS & STAGE SCHOOL PRESENTS

AMELDA

Fri 7-Sat 8 June | 7.30pm | Fri Matinees 10.00am & 12.30pm [Schools Performances] | Sat Matinee 3.30pm | £12.00 | £10.00 [conc] | £6.00 [schools] | Matinees £10.00 & £8.00 [conc] i Step back to a fairytale time and prepare to be spellbound in the original witching journey based on the well-loved fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel. ‘Amelda’ tells the much richer, darker tale of how many sweet children came to their fate at the hands of this famously mysterious witch. Filled with music, magic and mystery; this original new musical promises to keep the whole family on the edge of their seat, and hungry for more...

Please note that ‘Amelda’ features strobe lighting, loud bangs and smoke. Show is therefore not suitable for babies and toddlers.

Presented by one of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur theatre groups, featuring over one hundred young performers, and seasoned Priory performers from the local area.

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Sat 15 June | 5.00pm & 8.30pm | £20.00 You’ve met the real housewives of New York, Atlanta and Cheshire - now let’s meet the REAL housewives of Norn Iron! Housewives from every walk of life are flung together in this unique Norn Iron comedy. You thought you seen drama in The REAL Housewives? Imagine a West Belfast milly rubbing shoulders with a BT9-er? A wee Derry Irish language fanatic drinking gin and slim-line tonics with a mid-Ulster Slimmers World hallion! You ain’t seen sparks fly until you’ve seen The REAL Housewives of Norn Iron!

A REAL rip-roaring comedy packed with characters that you’ll know and love brought to you by the most successful comedy team in Norn Iron.

Written and produced by Leesa Harker, creator of ‘Maggie Muff’ and writer of ‘50 Shades of Red, White and Blue’, ‘Dirty Dancin in le Shebeen’, ‘Maggie’s Feg Run’ and ‘Maggie - Yer Ma!’.

WORKSHOPS IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ADULT AND CHILDRENS’ WORKSHOPS Enrolment closes seven days prior to workshop date | A limited number of concession rate places for families totally dependent on state benefit are available for some of the workshops | All of our young people’s workshops are recommended for a particular age range. In order to ensure that your child has the best possible experience we would ask that these are respected | Unless otherwise stated workshops are designed for people coming to a subject for the first time or for those with a casual or leisure interest. Workshops are suitable for wheelchair users. All adult classes are suitable for Age 16+.

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POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS Sat 19 Jan | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £45.00

CREATIVE WRITING FICTION AND NON-FICTION Thurs 17 Jan - Thurs 21 Feb [6 Weeks] | 7.00pm - 9.00pm £65.00 | £60.00 [conc] Join Mary Montague poet, fiction writer and essayist for a six-week creative writing course aimed at developing your creative writing skills and techniques. Looking at both fiction and non-fiction, this course explores how to bring ideas and images to life. We examine ways of energising and structuring written language, as well as how to develop character and plot. We also discuss how to avoid problems and pitfalls.

Through supportive and constructive feedback, you will learn ways to draft and craft to make your own writing captivating.

Mary Montague has authored two highly-praised collections of poetry and her work has been published in numerous anthologies and journals.

Max No. 12 | Tutor: Mary Montague

Release your inner potter with a Thomas Powell Pottery Workshop.

During the workshop each prospective potter will get to throw on the potter’s wheel and will also decorate two mugs each with their own design, as well as trying their hand at other techniques including coiling and pulling handles. Participants will end the day with a selection of pots which Thomas will take back to his workshop to be glazed and fired in a kiln. The pots will be ready for collection from the Market Place Theatre a few weeks later. Materials are supplied, all you need to bring is suitable clothing for a day of pottery and a touch of creativity.

Suitable for novice potters or those with some experience.

Max No: 6 Tutor: Thomas Powell

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND YOUR IPAD

WOODTURNING [ONE DAY] Sat 26 Jan | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £50.00 & £45.00 [conc]

Sat 26 Jan | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £25.00 | £20.00 [conc] | The workshop takes place at the AmmA Centre adjacent to the Market Place Theatre New iPad for Christmas? This workshop will lead you through the fundamentals, and the killer apps you’ll need to make the most of it.

Snapchat, Viber, Instagram and Facebook to make keeping in touch with friends and family, as well as sharing your photos and videos the easiest it has been yet!

We’ll cover setting up your Apple account, as well as your email, security and general maintenance of your iPad. Learn how to use your iPad camera, and edit and organise photos as well as how to use iPad for everyday tasks, including the Dropbox, Evernote, Calendar, Notes and Reminder apps.

Please Note: This workshop is for iPad [Apple] tablets only. Please bring associated leads/chargers.

We’ll be doing a quick tour of social media and communication apps such as Skype,

Max No: 10 | Tutor: Orlaith Cullinane Experience an introduction to the craft of woodturning with tutor Jim Kelly. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with some woodturning experience. A lathe, a set of tools and safety equipment will be provided for use by each participant, to produce a range of completed wood turned pieces to take home. All materials, finishes etc. will be provided, however, participants should bring an overall/apron/old shirt to protect their clothes.

This workshop is suitable for up to 2 wheelchair users or those who need to be seated. PLEASE INFORM THE BOX OFFICE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING IF YOU REQUIRE THIS FACILITY. Max No. 6 Tutor: Jim Kelly Irish Wood Turners Guild - Ulster Chapter

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MEET THE ARTIST ALISTAIR LIVINGSTONE DESIGNS FOR THE THEATRE ARTIST TALK AND TOUR Sat 26 Jan | 2.00pm - 3.00pm | FREE In over forty years working in the theatre and for films, Alistair has designed Ballets, Operas and Danceworks for international companies in Sydney, Tokyo and Buenos Aires and plays in venues ranging from a cellar in Liverpool to the Abbey Theatre main stage. He is particularly interested in alternative forms of staging and often designs costumes and lighting as well as scenery. Through a rich compilation of drawings, models, plans, photographs and video, Alistair will

take you on a guided tour of his new exhibition ‘Designs for the Theatre’ at the Market Place Gallery followed by an artist talk exploring the journey of the designer from the initial concept to the final production.

Refreshments will be available.

This is a free event but registration is essential. Please book your place at Box Office or online.

FURNITURE DECORATING AND PAINTING TECHNIQUES Sat 2 Feb | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £30.00 Instead of spending a fortune on new furniture, learn how to revamp and upcycle your old furniture. In this workshop you will learn many different paint techniques, such as balloon printing, making your own chalk paint, crackle glaze, paint distressing, sponging, ragging and more. You will also learn how to decoupage.

Please bring along a small piece of furniture e.g. a stool, small table, or a picture frame, flower pot etc. to decorate. All other equipment and materials will be provided.

Max No: 10 | Tutor: Wendy Porter

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DOWN WITH THE KIDS WRITING FOR CHILDREN’S FICTION Sat 2 Feb | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £20.00 |£16.00 [conc] Want to write for young readers? Puzzled by publishing?

Halfway through a project and need direction? Join awardwinning author Sheena Wilkinson for a lively, intensive workshop.

We’ll cover all the nitty-gritty of the craft, from the spark of an idea, through the rough first draft to the final polish. Hone your skills of characterisation, setting, dialogue and story structure to help you create the best manuscript you can.

Wherever you are with your project, and whatever age group you write for, you’ll be further on by the end of the day.

Described by The Irish Times as ‘one of our finest writers for young people’, Sheena Wilkinson has published seven novels and won many awards including the overall CBI Book of the Year in 2013, and the Honour Award for Fiction for 2017’s Star By Star.

Max No: 15 Tutor: Sheena Wilkinson

ACTIVE AGE SOCIAL DANCES Tuesday 5 Feb - Tues 26 Feb [4 weeks] 11.00am - 1.00pm | £15.00 for 4 weeks A weekly social dance class and gathering for men and women over the age of 50 regardless of ability.

This is a relaxed social class where you can meet with other people who have a love of dance or who just like to get active and have fun. Led by professional dance teacher Gerard Butler, you will be gently introduced to a range of dances over the 4 weeks including barn dances, waltz, fox trot, jive, 2 hand dances, ceili and more.

There will be plenty of breaks for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat too. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for dancing.

Tea/coffee and biscuits included.

Max No: 25 | Tutor: Gerard Butler www.gerardbutlerdance.com

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INTRODUCTION TO CAKE DECORATING Sat 9 Feb | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £25.00

CAPTURING THE MOMENT HOW TO TAKE A DECENT PHOTO Tues 5 Feb - Tues 26 Feb [4 weeks] | 6.30pm - 8.30pm | £42.00 & £37.00 [conc] | The workshop takes place at the AmmA Centre adjacent to the Market Place Theatre A four-night photography course that will have you taking amazing pictures with any camera - smartphone, compact, SLR or Bridge. Learn the secrets of the Pros in an active and lively environment. Each week will look at a different aspect of photography, which participants can then explore and experiment with in between classes. Subjects will include framing, proportion, lighting, photographing subjects including landscape, people and portraits, action photography, night shots, still life and abstract forms.

The first part of each class is devoted to reviewing the shots taken since the previous week. The second segment is

aimed at the photography topic of the evening, while also teaching you the fundamental techniques of photography.

The third and final part of each class focuses on the computer side. We use fantastic free software [Windows and Mac] which organises your photos and gives you the ability to correct and edit your photos, create slide shows and upload them to print straight from the software.

Please bring all associated leads for your camera to connect to a computer.

Max No: 10 suitable 16+ | Tutor: Orlaith Cullinane

Learn how to use a variety of cake decorating techniques to create beautiful cakes with a professional finish. Under the guidance of tutor Rosemary Hughes you will learn to cover a 6 inch round celebration cake. Split, level and prepare your sponge cake and professionally prepare your sponge with crumb coat.

Cover your cake and drum with sugar paste for a perfect finish. Rosemary will share her top tips on types of paste to use and colouring techniques.

Creating your own hand made decorations using different cutters and modelling tools you will perfect the finishing touches for your cake.

Participants will bring home their boxed finished sponge cake. All equipment and ingredients are included. Full notes will be available for you to take home. All you need to bring is an apron.

Max No. 10 | Tutor: Rosemary Hughes

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Sat 9 Feb | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | £10.00 | £6.00 [conc] Learn the art of Japanese Manga illustration and comic book design with artist Dwyer McKerr in this fun and expressive creative workshop.

You will develop character design skills which you can use to create your own comic books, posters or expand your art and design techniques. Students of Art &

Design may use skills learnt to develop their portfolio or improve coursework. All materials will be provided.

Max No: 15 Suitable for 12 - 16 yrs Tutor: Dwyer McKerr

GET TO KNOW YOUR SLR OR BRIDGE CAMERA Sat 16 Feb | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £25.00 & £20.00 [conc] The workshop takes place at the AmmA Centre adjacent to the Market Place Theatre This course will introduce you to the world of digital SLR photography. Moving from a point and shoot digital camera to a digital SLR camera can be a daunting challenge. This course aims to make that transition a little easier. You will be introduced to the theory behind both how the camera works and how to manipulate the settings to get your desired effect.

Topics that will be covered are photo composition, understanding light, ISO, aperture and shutter speed.

Practical experiments will help illustrate the topics covered and help to move you away from the automatic mode and onto some manual settings!

Please note participants should bring with them all associated leads for their own camera to connect to a computer.

Max No.10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Orlaith Cullinane

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MINDFULNESS MOOD MANDALAS: MEDITATIVE CRAFT

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS Thurs 21 Feb -Thurs 28 March [6 Weeks] 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £30.00

Sat 16 Feb | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £27.00 Join design brand Cushla of Gullion in this NEW workshop where you will create a beautiful ‘Mood Mandala’ using a range of textured wools and ribbons in a circular weave.

Creating a mood mandala is a beautifully reflective process that allows for meditative mindfulness. Capture your soul and reflect on your experiences as you weave your memories and your unique story transforming them into your own personal artwork.

All materials will be supplied however participants are encouraged to bring a piece of material or trinket with special meaning that can be woven into the piece.

Max No: 10 | Tutor: Caóilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon - Cushla of Gullion

Parlez-vous français? Are you going on holidays to France this year or loved French classes in school and want to brush up on your language and conversation skills? Want to be able to order a meal and learn about French cuisine, buy a drink, ask directions, be able to say a few phrases about yourself and where you come from. Then this is the class for you. In addition you will be taught how to make simple purchases and book accommodation. These classes will be light-hearted and relaxed with plenty of role play amongst the participants. A wonderful social outlet to explore a new language so Bienvenue Tout le Monde!

Max No: 15 | Tutor: Donna Fox

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PIZZA MAKING MASTERCLASS FOR KIDS

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Sat 23 Feb | 10.00am - 12noon | £15.00 Let the little hands get doughy! Aprons on and sleeves rolled up! Get ready to become an Italian chef for the morning in this fun filled pizza making workshop with Rosie’s Country Kitchen. Create and produce your ultimate dream 12” pizza from scratch. Start by making your own pizza dough, roll and stretch it like a pro, pour on your delicious pizza sauce, prepare and add your favourite ingredients and finally garnish your masterpiece before cooking it in our Ferrari Pizza Ovens. Now you’ll be ready to indulge in your mouth watering pizza just in time for lunch! Pizza boxes will be available to take your pizza home if there’s any left!

All local ingredients, materials and aprons provided. Children will be introduced to the basics of food preparation hygiene and use of utensils on arrival. Please inform us if your child has any food allergies.

Suitable for 7 - 12 years Max No: 10

NEEDLE FELTING LANDSCAPES Sat 23 Feb | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £30.00 Learn to create your very own needle felted landscape under the guidance of full time textile artist Louisa Kelly. Working from a range of images or your own landscape images for inspiration and observation, Louisa will teach you both wet felting and needle felting techniques required to create your very own beautiful felted landscape to take home. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring images of your own to work from.

Max No: 12 | Tutor: Louisa Kelly

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ART JOURNALING: MINDFUL CREATIVE CRAFTING Sat 2 March | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £24.00 | £20.00 [conc] Art journaling is a popular and fantastic way to express yourself creatively. At this relaxed class you will learn a range of different paint techniques which will help you to explore and express your inner feelings through the medium of art. Art journaling can be used to create a personal diary for yourself or as a gift to others, create a unique photo book or recipe book or a unique canvas or picture for your home.

This class can get messy so please wear old clothes. Participants are asked to bring a hairdryer to help speed up the drying process in preparation for taking your work home.

All other materials will be supplied.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Wendy Porter

PHOTOSHOP - DESIGN, GRAPHICS & PHOTO ENHANCEMENT FOR BEGINNERS Sat 2 March | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £25.00 | £20.00 [conc] | This workshop will take place at the AmmA Centre adjacent to the Market Place Theatre This one-day workshop will help you enhance your photos, create original art and designs, and realise your wildest visual ideas on screen and in print.

Whether it’s flyers, posters, Christmas cards, business cards, t-shirts, logos or CD artwork, nearly everyone needs to create images to market their business, or enhance their hobbies, or sometimes just because you have a great idea for a picture. Photoshop is the industry standard software for designing unique, professional, quality images and graphics for any purpose.

Come armed with your ideas and this workshop will take you through the fundamentals of Photoshop while aiming to achieve your own individual project.

Please bring some preferred images to use - these could be personal photos, magazine pics, or digital images. Don’t panic if you’re short of ideas or pictures, there is existing material available to experiment with.

Participants will need basic computer skills in order to get the best from this workshop.

Max No: 10 Tutor: Orlaith Cullinane

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WRITING FOR FICTION Sat 9 March | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £18.00 & £14.00 [conc]

ABORIGINAL FABRIC & CANVAS PAINTING

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Sat 2 March | 10.30am - 12.30pm | £12.00 Aboriginal Art is a perfect medium for children to explore their creativity and design skills in a fun interactive way. Using a range of imagery and resources for inspiration, visual artist Helen Leavy introduces the history and symbolism of Aboriginal Art. Participants work together on a large canvas to practise designs and painting techniques before creating their own themed Aboriginal art framed canvas to take home.

Using paints in colours associated with nature, participants work with different size brushes, sticks, leaves, stencils, blow pipes and their own hands to create decorative shapes and patterns to complete their design. Each personal canvas will come alive with dot circles, spirals, animals and reptile prints in an explosion of colour. Please allow a few hours for the art work to fully dry at home.

Max No: 8 | Age 7-13 yrs | Tutor: Helen Leavy K9

This one-day workshop draws on the universal themes of storytelling to look at ways to build a world out of words. We will focus on time-honoured strategies that create narrative and hold a reader’s attention - description, plot, point-ofview, style, characterisation and dialogue. Inspiring class exercises will build your confidence and develop your own fictional voice. We will also discuss the craft of fiction and how to maintain the momentum required to continue writing in earnest.

Mary Montague is a poet, fiction writer and essayist. She has authored two highly-praised collections of poetry and her work has been published in numerous anthologies and journals.

Max No. 12 | Tutor: Mary Montague

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CONTEMPORARY WEAVING WITH LITTLE TANGLE - ABSTRACT WALL HANGING

BESPOKE MATCHING SILVER BRACELETS [PAIRED WORKSHOP]

Sat 9 March | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £25.00

Create something special together with someone close to your heart in this ‘time out’ workshop with jewellery designer Mary Murphy, making matching original bracelets.

Contemporary designer and weaver Karolina Lisek from Little Tangle hosts a one-day tapestry weaving workshop exploring the art of hand weaving in a modern context. Karolina will teach the foundation skills of tapestry weaving using a frame loom.

Participants will create an abstract wall hanging using a range of techniques such as plain weave, rya knotting and sumak. As well as covering the basic techniques, the workshop will encourage individual expression and experimentation through the use of texture, colour and composition. All materials will be provided Max No: 10 | Tutor: Karolina Lisek

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Sat 23 March | 10.00am - 2.00pm | £45.00 per couple | Age 10+

Starting with a basic sterling silver chain you will be guided step-bystep by Mary to create your own unique bracelets using a variety of silver smithing tools. You will be using pliers with silver chain and silver wire to wire wrap silver charms, fresh water pearls and beads. With the option of texturing and stamping, you can further personalise your bracelets before taking them home to wear with pride.

A wonderful workshop for mothers and daughters to celebrate Mother’s Day or simply friends, sisters, cousins or partners to create a beautiful piece of matching jewellery together for that special lasting bond.

Max No: 10 [5 couples] | Suitable for children aged 10+ with one adult or for two adults | Tutor: Mary Murphy

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NATURAL SOAP MAKING LEGO ANIMATION Sat 23 March | 10.00am - 1.00pm | ÂŁ15.00

Sat 30 March | 10.00am - 12.30pm | ÂŁ20.00

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Learn how to make your own hand made soap using only natural ingredients and spring/summer fragrances with local business Naturally Soap. Pamela and Irene will provide a short history of soap making followed by teaching you the ancient craft of soap making using the traditional cold process method. The basic skills taught will enable you to go home and make your own soap with ease. At the end of the workshop you will go home with a range of small handmade soaps to give as gifts. All materials will be provided, however it is recommended that attendees bring their own apron.

Max No. 12 | Suitable for 18+ Tutors: Pamela Mawhinney & Irene Preston Naturally Soap

Take a journey into the colourful world of Lego animation with this mini animation masterclass by Can Do Academy, which will teach you how to make a complete animated film on an iPad, including sound effects, visual effects, and planning your film. You will receive a copy of your animation to take home to WOW your family and friends. Participants should bring a snack and drink.

Max No: 18 | Suitable for age 8 -12 years Tutor: Can Do Academy

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WEE WONDERS SESSIONS Sat 30 March | 10.30am - 12.00pm | 0-7 years £6.00 per child [accompanying adult FREE]

The perfect workshop to spend some quality time with your little ones to celebrate Mother’s Day! Join puppets Wendy & Will Wonder for a session jam packed with singing, signing, games, stories, activities as well as craft for you to take home. Parents will enjoy participating with, and observing your wee wonder as

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they enter our exciting world of imaginative play and discovery.

Your children will love spending creative time with you as they explore a range of fun hands on activities.

Max No: 20 | Tutors: Wee Wonders

SEASONAL EASTER DOOR WREATH - POSY BARN Wed 3 April | 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £45.00 Join our Easter wreath workshop taught by experienced florist Kathryn Stafford from The Posy Barn. Create a mixed flower and foliage 20” wreath with Easter accents for your door using fresh seasonal spring flowers and foliages in an oasis wreath ring. During this class you will learn lots of top tips for choosing, conditioning and caring for flowers including some basic floristry skills.

No previous experience is necessary and all flowers and equipment will be provided. Along with enjoying a relaxed, fun evening, you will bring home a fabulous floral wreath to adorn your home or front door and the skills to re-create it again and again.

Max No: 20 | Tutor: Kathryn Stafford - Posy Barn

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EASTER CUPCAKES FOR KIDS Sat 6 April | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £15.00 Always wanted to be a mini chef? Love all the ‘Bake Off’ programmes on TV? This Easter cup cake decorating workshop will introduce you to the skills and techniques for creating amazing cupcakes every time. You’ll get hands on experience decorating a box of 12 cupcakes to take home. Learn to pipe buttercream like a pro and handle and colour using florist paste. Colour and cut sugar paste to top your cupcakes for a

domed finish then complete your creations by making Easter eggs, bunnies or chicks from icing.

For this fun, informal day you don’t need to bring any equipment along, everything will be ready and waiting for you to get stuck in.

Max No. 10 | Suitable for age 8 plus | Tutor: Rosemary Hughes - Rosie’s Country Kitchen

WET FELTING - CONTEMPORARY 3D FELTED VESSEL | BIRD POD Sat 6 April | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £27.00 Join in the ‘wool revival’ by trying out the versatile and addictive craft of felt making! Learn how to create a contemporary vessel or bird pod from wool in this practical workshop led by textile artist Caóilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon from Cushla of Gullion. Participants will learn the ‘enclosed resist’ technique, which involves building up layers of wool on both sides of a flat plastic ‘resist’ or template, and then manipulating the form into shape by hand.

Suitable for beginners and those with some felt making experience. All materials will be provided but participants should bring their own medium-sized towel and small hand towel.

Max No: 10 | Tutor: Caóilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon - Cushla of Gullion

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WOODTURNING [ONE DAY] Sat 13 April | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £50.00 & £45.00 [conc] Experience an introduction to the craft of woodturning with tutor Jim Kelly.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with some woodturning experience. A lathe, a set of tools and safety equipment will be provided for use by each participant, to produce a range of completed wood turned pieces of work to take home. All materials, finishes, etc, will be provided, however, participants should bring an overall/apron/old shirt to protect their clothes.

This workshop is suitable for up to 2 wheelchair users or those who need to be seated. PLEASE INFORM THE BOX OFFICE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING IF YOU REQUIRE THIS FACILITY.

BUILD YOUR EASTER BUNNY WITH BEAR ESSENTIALS Sat 13 April | 11.00am - 12.30pm | £30.00 Join the Bear Essentials team for this fun interactive workshop where you will choose, stuff and sew your very own top quality Easter bunny and tailor him/her the way you like it. Your new furry companion will receive their very own birth certificate completed by you so you’ll have a chance to name your new Easter bunny ready for taking home just in time for the Easter Holidays. Before you leave, you and your new bunny will take part in

a very special Easter egg hunt for some yummy goodies!

This workshop is suitable for all lovers of cuddly bunnies, bears and animals young and old!

Tutor: Anke Morganroth and Team from Bear Essentials | Suitable for Age 4 - Adult [Children under the age of 6 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who attends free]

Max No. 6 | Tutor: Jim Kelly Irish Wood Turners Guild - Ulster Chapter

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T-SHIRT JEWELLERY & SCARVES Sat 13 April | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £25.00 Everyone is talking about the must have fashion accessory for Spring 2019 ‘Designer t-shirt jewellery’. This on trend fashion accessory can style up any outfit and works great with a simple white t-shirt, jacket and jeans giving your outfit a designer finish. In this workshop with textile artist Wendy Porter you will learn how to make fabulous scarves, necklaces and bracelets out of old t-shirts in various colours teamed with accessories such as beads and buttons that will be the envy of all your friends. Wendy also teaches design skills such as knotting, draping, beading, scrunching and fabric twisting to create rosettes as well as integrating accessories into your jewellery.

HOLA! SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS [6 WEEKS] Sat 4 May - 8 June [6 weeks] 10.00am - 12.00pm | £45.00

All materials will be supplied including fabrics, threads, glues and accessories however participants can bring any beads, buttons or accessories in a colour scheme of choice to make a piece that matches a particular outfit.

Max No: 10 | Tutor: Wendy Porter - Unique Creations By Wendy Planning a holiday to Spain this summer or simply interested in the language and the culture? Then come along and learn Spanish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with native teacher Maria Lema Moreira. In this course you will learn how to introduce yourself, order food and drinks, buy bus and train tickets, ask for directions, book accommodation, shop for food and clothes, book a table at a restaurant and much more! For Improvers this class will help you to improve your Spanish conversation skills through role-play with fellow participants.

A fun social class that will prepare you for your trip to Spain or South America or simply brush up on your language skills.

Max No: 15 | Tutor: Maria Lema Moreira

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PROFESSIONAL CAKE PIPING WITH BUTTERCREAM Sat 11 May | 10.00am - 12.00noon | £25.00 Learn the techniques and skills of cake piping using buttercream to complete a professional finish. Under the guidance of tutor Rosemary Hughes you will learn to prepare and texture your cake, make buttercream to piping consistency, colour your buttercream and learn the techniques to pipe flowers and designs in different colours for the perfect finishing touches to your cake. Suitable for beginners or decorators who have attended the ‘Introduction to Cake Decorating Workshop’.

POTTERY - IMPROVERS Sat 4 May | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £45.00 Release your inner potter with a Thomas Powell Pottery Workshop.

During the workshop each prospective potter will get to throw on the potter’s wheel and will also decorate two mugs each with their own design, as well as trying their hand at other techniques including coiling and pulling handles. Participants will end the day with a selection of pots which Thomas will take back to his workshop to be glazed and fired in a kiln. The pots will be ready for collection from the Market Place Theatre a few weeks later. Materials are supplied, all you need to bring is suitable clothing for a day of pottery and a touch of creativity.

Max No: 6 | Suitable for novice potters or those with some experience | Tutor: Thomas Powell

Participants will bring home their boxed finished cake. All equipment and ingredients are included. Full notes will be available for you to take home. All you need to bring is an apron.

Max No. 10 | Tutor: Rosemary Hughes

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GEL POLISH - PERFECT NAILS FOR SUMMER Sat 18 May | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £20.00 | Gel kits to be purchased separately or ordered at time of booking

Learn to create professional looking gel nails ready for the summer season. In this popular workshop you will learn application of gel polish, gel infills and gel removal. No previous experience required. You will need a gel polish kit for this workshop, so if you don’t already have your own, you can order one when booking. The kit includes 1 UV gel lamp, 1 nail dehydrator, 1 steel dual cuticle pusher, 1 emery board, 1 gel remover, 1 gel cleanser, 4 gel polishes, 1 base coat, 1 top coat. The kit costs £40.00 and needs to be ordered a minimum of 3 weeks before the workshop. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to bring a friend for a hand model and they can learn the techniques too!

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Wendy Porter

DESIGNS FOR THE THEATRE: ALISTAIR LIVINGSTONE Fri 11 Jan - Sat 23 Feb | Gallery In over forty years working in the theatre and for films, Alistair has designed Ballets, Operas and Dance-works for international companies

in Sydney, Tokyo and Buenos Aires, and plays in venues ranging from a cellar in Liverpool to the Abbey Theatre main stage.

He is particularly interested in alternative forms of staging and often designs costumes and lighting as well as scenery. Through a rich compilation of drawings, models, plans, photographs and video, the exhibition explores the journey from the initial concept to the final production. Artist Talk and Tour - for more information see page 59.

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LET US ENTERTAIN YOU VINCENT LOUGHRAN Fri 18 Jan - Sat 23 Feb | Foyer Walls Professional photographer Vincent Loughran has been taking photographs for over fifty years, both for press and independently. For the past eighteen years, his work has taken him to theatrical venues, music halls and music events where he has photographed and documented national and international artists throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland. Vincent has captured famous actors, singers, musicians,

comedians, music groups and orchestras over the years. Much of his photographic work has centred around performances at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh and this exhibition celebrates a lifetime photographing artists at the height of their careers.

Most of the works in this exhibition have been signed by the artists.

CHERISHING MYTHOLOGY ARMAGH ART CLUB Fri 1 March - Sat 6 April | Foyer Walls Armagh Art Club’s Biennial Exhibition takes a journey through Mythology, linking with many of the myths and legends familiar to all.

From their individual approaches and variety of skills and techniques, the artists open up the inspirational world of make believe and imagination, woven through with threads of reality.

Adding to the show’s appeal is the variety of media favoured by different artists and used to make a reality of the artist’s chosen myth.

Armagh Art Club was formed in 1962 and has grown from strength to strength, and be assured that this, their latest exhibition, will engage and delight.

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Fri 8 March - Sat 4 May | Gallery Louis le Brocquy is considered one of Ireland’s foremost painters.

Born in Dublin in 1916, le Brocquy’s work is exhibited at galleries across the world and represented in numerous public collections, from the Guggenheim, New York to Tate, London.

The ‘Táin’ tapestries grew out of le Brocquy’s remarkable set of illustrations for the translation of the ‘Táin’ legend by the poet Thomas Kinsella. The heroic story of the war between Ulster and the men of Connaught, over the famous brown bull of Cooley.

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THE TÁIN TAPESTRIES: LOUIS LE BROCQUY

Louis le Brocquy, The Táin. Army Massing, 1969, Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier René Duché, 1999, 184 x 280 cm, Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art, Heritage Gift by Brian Timmons, 2001. The works are on loan from IMMA.

This wonderful exhibition on loan from IMMA affords a rare opportunity to experience le Brocquy’s powerful combination of visual and narrative skills through the medium of tapestry, together with contextual information about this particular body of work.

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THE BOVEDY ILLUMINATIONS NOEL CONNOR Sat 13 April - 22 May | Foyer Walls On the evening of 25 April 1969, Noel Connor was playing football in the street when a falling meteorite tore across the skies of Belfast. The extraordinary fireball landed minutes later on farmland at Bovedy.

Connor has re-visited this event to produce a body of work, fusing image, poetry and sound to illuminate his memories of that remarkable evening, often working with the actual meteorite which is now in the collection of the Armagh Planetarium. A selection of other projects and poetry are included in the exhibition to provide a broader view of his artistic concerns and to identify revealing echoes in his recent work.

This exhibition is being shared across two venues, The Market Place and the Armagh Planetarium, where Connor’s work can be viewed alongside the actual Bovedy Meteorite. www.noelconnor.com

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THE ‘SCANDZA’ COLLECTION THE ART OF CRAFT EXHIBITION 2019 - KEITH SHEPPARD Fri 17 May - Sat 6 July | Gallery One of Ireland’s emerging kiln formed glass artists, Keith’s focus is on the fine arts and the architectural and sculptural potential of kiln formed glass.

Keith’s new works explore more advanced and complex techniques of design, composition and colour theory, examining the relationship between glass and natural light and its artistic presentation to optimum display.

on a sleek contemporary, ‘minimalist’ approach to functional and nonfunctional tableware for modern living. “I am extremely excited with recent developments, particularly with my new ‘Scandza’ Collection. My goal is not only to make work that is possible to be used functionally but also to cross the boundary of function to that of a work of art.”

Keith presents his new body of work, The ‘Scandza’ Collection which embraces his aesthetic vision and continued development, focusing

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION THEATRE PROGRAMME

DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS

The views expressed by artists presenting their work in the auditoria and exhibition areas are the artists views alone and do not represent the views of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council.

Seats 2 & 3 in the Upper North and Upper South Galleries have a restricted view and are offered at a discounted ticket price. A number of seats will be available for £5.00 for people and families totally dependent on state benefit. Shows marked R in our brochure are included in this scheme.

BOOK IN PERSON

Discounts for some performances are also offered to senior citizens, carers of disabled patrons, students and the unemployed [relevant proof of eligibility will be required]. Tickets for all the above must be paid for in person.

Box Office Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. On performance evenings the Box Office will remain open until 7.00pm for all bookings and until the performance start-time for tickets for that night’s show only.

BOOK ONLINE Tickets for most performances can be booked online at visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A £1.00 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE FOR TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE. BOOK BY TELEPHONE 028 3752 1821 Mon to Sat from 9.30am to 4.30pm. On performance evenings we take telephone bookings until 7.00pm. The easiest way to pay is by credit or debit card. Payment can also be made by cheque, payable to ‘Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council’.

SCHOOL BOOKINGS & INFO: 028 3752 1830

We reserve the right to make special offers on tickets throughout the season.

Offers cannot be claimed retrospectively [under any circumstances] on tickets already purchased.

TICKETS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED OR REFUNDED Once purchased, your ticket is your property. The Market Place Theatre cannot refund its value to you, nor exchange it for any other ticket under any circumstances. If you cannot attend the performance for any reason, you have the option of selling or giving your ticket to another person.

Where a performance goes ahead we accept no responsibility for tickets that are unable to be used due to circumstances outside of our control, for example bad weather and transport difficulties.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION LATECOMERS

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

Latecomers will only be admitted if there is a suitable break, which in some cases may be the interval. Where there is no interval or suitable break we reserve the right to refuse admission and no refund can be issued.

Detailed directions to the theatre and a map showing parking and directions can be viewed on our website visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre

SUPPORT ACTS For some performances, a support act will precede the headline act, particularly for popular music events and comedy. Whilst The Market Place endeavours to inform patrons about such support acts in advance, on some occasions this may not be possible.

PLEASE NOTE Smoking, electronic cigarettes, the use of mobile phones, photography and video equipment and food and drinks are strictly prohibited in both auditoria.

All details are correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to alter the programme in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.

CHILDREN

STROBE LIGHTING : FLASH LIGHTING LIGHTING EFFECTS

Children aged two and under may attend suitable performances for free but must be seated and must be in possession of a valid ticket.

During many performances at The Market Place Theatre, lighting effects are used, including strobe lighting.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Patrons who may experience difficulties with such effects should note that The Market Place Theatre will post notices around the venue to make you aware when strobe lighting will be used.

Our staff are delighted to provide special assistance, if required, to disabled and other theatregoers. Our facilities include spaces for ten wheelchairs, lifts to all levels of the building, low level access at the Box Office, and an infra-red system to assist patrons with hearing difficulties.

Customers using wheelchairs or those who require special assistance attending an event should contact the Box Office in advance so that appropriate assistance can be arranged.

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View the 360° auditorium tour online at

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SPEND MORE TIME IN ARMAGH THIS SPRING WITH THESE AMAZING BREAKS...

ARMAGH CITY HOTEL

2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR t: 028 3751 8888 www.armaghcityhotel.com

Theatregoers rate of £35 per person sharing Bed & Breakfast.

Simply quote ‘Market Place’ when booking and show your ticket at reception on arrival.

T&C’s - all offers are subject to availability and code to be quoted to obtain rate. Bookings to be made via reservations on 028 3751 8888 option 1 or email res@mooneyhotelgroup.com.

All bookings need to be guaranteed by a valid credit/debit card. Check in time from 3pm and check out time is 12 noon.

Cancellation Policy: Please be aware The Mooney Hotel Group operates a 24 hr cancellation policy, any rooms cancelled after this time will be charged in full. In the event of a “non-arrival” the 1st night’s accommodation will be charged. Group bookings with 6 or more rooms, the cancellation policy is 1 month prior, any rooms cancelled after this date will be charged in full.

THE CHARLEMONT ARMS HOTEL 57-65 English Street, Armagh, BT61 7LB t: 028 3752 2028 www.charlemontarmshotel.com

Enjoy an overnight stay and breakfast with us for only £32.50pps midweek when going to a show in the Theatre.

We are the closest hotel to the theatre, only a 2 minute walk away. Simply quote ‘MPT Offer’ when booking and show your ticket at reception on arrival.

All offers are subject to availability.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO DO IN ARMAGH, GO TO VISITARMAGH.COM

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THE PERFECT VENUE FOR MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS Located in the heart of Armagh’s glorious Georgian City Centre, the award-winning Market Place Theatre, Arts & Conference Centre combines stunning modern facilities with outstanding customer service and a warm Armagh welcome.

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393 SEAT AUDITORIUM 120 SEAT FLEXIBLE STUDIO THEATRE BREAK OUT ROOMS ON-SITE PARKING FREE WI-FI

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MARKET PLACE THEATRE

BEAT THE QUEUE

You can pre-order your interval drinks at any of our bars before the performance to avoid queuing at the interval.

Our bars serve a wide range of beers, spirits, wines and soft drinks. visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre

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