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MORE ENTERTAINMENT FOR LESS THIS AUTUMN
FIRST-TIME BOOKERS
First time bookers get £5.00 off their next booking.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
For groups of 10+ the 11th ticket is offered free for certain 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.
CONCESSION TICKETS
Concession tickets are offered on some of our shows for senior citizens, students, disabled patrons and unemployed. Enquire at box office.
£5 SEATS
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.
SOCIAL MEDIA OFFERS
Like Our Facebook Page f /marketplacearmagh or Follow Us On Twitter t @mptarmagh and get £2.50 off your next booking.One time offer only.
PROTECT YOUR TICKETS
Nothing is more disappointing than not being able to attend an event you’ve been looking forward to. When you purchase refund protection, at least you won’t be left out of pocket.
We’ve partnered with Booking Protect to offer customers the world’s most flexible and comprehensive refund protection cover. Simply select additional refund protection at the checkout or when booking through our Box Office, and you’ll have peace of mind that you can request a full refund if certain unexpected circumstances occur and you have to miss an event. We hope this option will give you even more flexibility and security when purchasing tickets with us!
CREATING THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT… DRINKS PROMOTIONS FOR AUTUMN 2026
SEPTEMBER
4 x Madden’s or Carson’s Cider 330ml
£15.00
OCTOBER
2 x 1/4 bottles of wine
2 x 1/4 bottles of prosecco
NOVEMBER
2 x pint bottles of Magner’s or Rekorderlig Cider
DECEMBER 2 x Kinnegar Ale
2 x Winter Warmers [Hot Whiskey, Hot Port, Hot Brandy] £9.00
We are also pleased to offer a wide range of premium gins & tonics and freshly prepared cocktails.
Stay tuned to The 4th Wall’s social media for tailored special promotions for shows.
Interval Drinks: We recommend pre-ordering your interval drinks at any of our bars before the performance to avoid queuing at the interval.
CHARLEMONT ARMS HOTEL
57-65 English Street, Armagh BT61 7LB
Situated a two-minute walk from the theatre with customer parking for diners, The Charlemont Arms continues to serve the finest of locally sourced seasonal produce.
Food served daily: Lunchtime (12noon-2.30pm), and evenings (5.00pm - 8.00pm). Booking is essential. Visit our Facebook page to see our latest offers.
p 028 3752 2028
e info@charlemontarmshotel.com
FRIARY RESTAURANT AT ARMAGH CITY HOTEL
2 Friary Road, Armagh BT60 4FR
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 Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday lunchtime, 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
ENJOY A MEAL 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. This long line of award-winning restaurants offer a fantastic dining experience before the show.
Deli, also open daily, available for those wanting a snack or lighter meal. Using the finest local produce and the latest international techniques, our awardwinning chefs have designed mouth-watering food to suit all tastes.
p 028 3751 8888
e info@armaghcityhotel.com
KEEGANS BAR AND BISTRO
48 Irish Street, Armagh BT61 7EP
Offering a unique dining experience. Relax and soak in the atmosphere while enjoying delicious freshly prepared food with a varying menu to accommodate all tastes and prices to suit all pockets. We regularly offer a two or three course meal deal which is a big hit with locals and visitors alike. You can choose to dine in our traditional bar area or move through to our newly opened dining area. Serving food Wednesday - Sunday 12-9pm
p 028 3751 7673
e keegansbar1994@gmail.com
MULBERRY BISTRO
6 Cathedral Road, Armagh BT61 7PX
Located opposite the stunning Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Roman Catholic], the award-winning Mulberry Bistro offers picturesque scenery accompanied by exceptional cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
p 028 3751 0128
e mulberrybistro@gmail.com
THE GATHERING ROOMS
4 Vicars Hill, Armagh BT61 7ED
The restaurant is a Social Economy project supporting young people with autism to gain skills to move forward into employment.
Just a short walk from the theatre with one of the best views of Armagh City, serving seasonal locally sourced food from our Early Bird menu with BYO option available.
Booking is essential on p 028 3752 5900
THE PARKLAND ARMAGH
7 Newry Road, Armagh, BT60 1EN
The Parkland is situated at the County Armagh Golf Club with views overlooking the Cathedral City. Award winning local chefs bring the best of casual and fine dining to the heart of the city sourcing the finest ingredients from nearby farmers and producers. Newly established in 2021, the restaurant has already achieved Restaurant of the Year awards in consecutive years. Ever-changing menus leave a new dining experience to be enjoyed every six weeks.
p 07513 693 114
ULURU BAR & GRILL
3-5 Market Street, Armagh BT61 7BW
Uluru Bar & Grill is an award-winning restaurant based in Armagh city’s historic Market Place area. Awarded for its casual dining, the Australian neighbourhood style restaurant celebrates authentic cooking with an Australian twist.
We are open Tuesday to Sunday 12pm to 8.30pm offering theatre goers the perfect chance to savour superb food and an extensive drinks & cocktail menu!
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AUTISM IMPACT AWARD
Here at The Market Place Theatre, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve received the Autism Impact Award in association with Autism NI.
The award is in recognition of staff training and recent improvements at The Market Place, made to enhance the experience of visitors with autism. A range of adjustments include relaxed performances to reduce anxiety and provide a less stressful experience, a chill-out area to take a break during performances, and a pre-visit guide and virtual tour to view the building before your visit. Please contact the Box Office for further details.
SD ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
BACH, BOWS & ARROWS: AN AUDIENCE WITH JULIAN & JIAXIN LLOYD WEBBER
Sun 30 Aug | 3pm | £35 | H
Julian Lloyd Webber and his wife Jiaxin invite audiences to join them for an afternoon of music, stories and celebration, as Julian returns to Ireland, having just published his candid and widely acclaimed autobiography ‘Bows and Arrows’.
Together, Julian and Jiaxin explore the extraordinary story behind Bach’s sublime ‘Cello Suites’, how Bach influenced their careers as musicians and how these masterpieces lay undiscovered for nearly two hundred years.
Audiences are treated to a richly illustrated musical journey through Julian’s own remarkable career which features over 60 recorded albums including ‘Variations’, ‘Lloyd Webber plays Lloyd Webber’ and his Brit Award winning recording of Elgar’s ‘Cello Concerto’.
Julian was the London Underground’s First Official Busker and the only classical musician chosen to perform at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.
‘Bach, Bows and Arrows!’ includes live performances from Jiaxin, alongside reflections and video clips from Julian’s own personal archive.
Audiences will have a once in a lifetime chance to question both Lloyd Webbers, as they recall working with musical greats including Elton John, Philip Glass, Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, Joaquín Rodrigo and Julian’s brother Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
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MAC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
CASH RETURNS: THE MAN IN BLACK H
Fri 4 Sept | 8pm | £27
The Man in Black is back!
Join us in celebrating the iconic music of Johnny Cash and June Carter featuring Europe’s premier Johnny Cash, JP Mac, alongside Karen Lyttle as the ever sassy and fantastic June Carter together with an amazing cast of musicians and their very own ‘Carter Sisters’ on backing vocals.
Experience this high-octane show that will take you back through the years, picking out all the best songs from Johnny and June’s back catalogue of iconic hits including, ‘Jackson’, ‘Ring Of Fire’, ‘Hurt’, ‘Ghost Riders In The Sky’, and many more! Hotter than a pepper sprout, this much-revered show will take you right back to the magic of the Grand Ole Opry and the fever pitch atmosphere of the mess halls at Folsom Prison and San Quentin.
ARMAGH FOOD & CIDER WEEKEND
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Good food & drink always on the table in the Food Heartland
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COFFEE TASTING FROM AROUND THE WORLD H
Sat 5 Sept | 1pm | £10
Calling all coffee lovers. Scott King from the Craic’d Pot Coffee Shop delivers this one-hour workshop designed specifically to offer coffee enthusiasts a broad insight into the world of coffee from farm to cup. We will explore the roasting process, enjoy coffee-cupping and offer a brief introduction to the world of sensory skills which help coffee professionals construct exquisite aromas and fragrances most notable in your favourite types of coffee.
PROTEIN - ‘FUEL AND FLAVOUR’ A MASTERCLASS BY AUNTIE JOY H
Sat 5 Sept | 2.30pm | £10
Auntie Joy will show you just how easy it is to turn everyday dishes into gourmet plates, making the most of natural, gluten-free protein sources. With social media often promoting premium, high-protein products, it can be easy to overlook simple, wholesome alternatives.
The masterclass will be filled with delicious cooking demos showing you how to enhance your protein intake with some simple steps. You will learn how to maximise your protein intake combining ingredients from all food groups to create a balanced plate for the entire family.
Auntie Joy will share tried-and-tested recipes designed to support energy and immunity, approaches that have helped her manage her weight, feel more energised, and stay fuller for longer.
Let Auntie Joy show you how to recreate protein in every bite.
CIDER TASTING MASTERCLASS H
Sat 5 Sept | 4.30pm | £10
Our expert hosts will take you on a journey of cider tasting exploration, using their knowledge to guide patrons through a range of ciders from different orchards across County Armagh, showcasing the amazing variation of sensory characteristics that can be achieved. Ticket price includes six varieties of generous cider sample tastings.
Strictly over 18’s only.
BUILDING BRIDGES COMMUNITY ARTS PRESENTS
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY
TRYING H
Sat 5 Sept | 7.30pm £18 | £16 (conc)
Following the success of their production of Disney’s ‘Frozen’, Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre is proud to present a special ‘One Night Only’ performance of the classic musical comedy ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’.
Filled with humour, sharp satire and unforgettable musical numbers, the show follows the story of J. Pierrepont Finch as he attempts to climb the corporate ladder with the help of a rather unconventional self-help book. With colourful characters, fastpaced comedy and a lively score, the production promises an entertaining evening for audiences of all ages.
Book by ABE BURROWS, JACK WEINSTOCK and WILLIE GILBERT. Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER. Based upon the book by SHEPHERD MEAD. Originally presented by CY FEUER and ERNEST H. MARTIN in Association with FRANK PRODUCTIONS.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
(Dementia Friendly Screening)
Wed 9 Sept | 11am | £5 (includes tea/coffee & biscuits)
Dir: Stanley Donen | 1957 103 mins | Cert U
Vintage MGM musical starring Howard Keel as Adam Pontabee, a recently married rancher who brings his bride Milly [Jane Powell] back to live on the ranch with him and his six unruly brothers. Shocked at their bad manners, Milly begins to coach the boys in the ways of polite society and accidentally leads them on an unconventional path to marriage themselves! Includes the fabulous songs ‘Bless Your Beautiful Hide’ and ‘Lonesome Polecat’.
Our dementia friendly screenings are open to all, but have been tailored with care, attention and insight, to be accessible for people living with dementia.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.
PRESENTS
Thurs 10 Sept | 8pm | £27.50 H
Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his home and has served his apprenticeship in country music since he first arrived here. He is now one of the top country music artists in Ireland, enjoying huge success all around the country. He has released fifteen solo studio albums and two full length DVDs to date and is constantly touring Ireland and the UK with his band.
Robert was voted ‘Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer’ in a poll conducted by RSVP magazine and was delighted to be awarded the first ever RTE ‘Video of the Year’ Award at the ICMA’s in Dublin.
All in all, Robert Mizzell is extremely busy, both on and off the road, proving to be a huge hit wherever he plays. His warm character and genuine personality never fail to earn him a host of new fans. Anyone who has ever been to one of his shows will agree that it is two hours of nonstop entertainment and that Robert Mizzell definitely puts his heart and soul into every song proving why he is one of Ireland’s top country music recording artists!
MOVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS
RÉALTA
Thurs 10 Sept | 8pm | £18
Réalta, the dynamic Belfast-based traditional group, are an exciting act on the Irish music scene earning stellar reviews for their live performances and innovative approach to traditional melodies.
Réalta have toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia and North America and their unique approach to the genre have made them a festival favourite. Featuring dual uilleann pipes, whistles, guitars, mandolin, bodhrán and fiddle, the band’s infectious energy, impressive musicianship, creativity and deep love for the
music is evident throughout every performance.
Listeners can expect to journey through energetic reels, rhythmic jigs, soulful airs and thoughtprovoking songs... blending words and melodies from sources both old and new.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, theatre-style seating layout.
RÉALTA HAVE A SOUND ALL OF THEIR OWNEXCITING, DYNAMIC AND ADDICTIVE Irish Music Magazine
GLORY DAYS H
Sat 12 Sept | 8pm | £26.50
Glory Days is Ireland’s premier tribute to Bruce Springsteen. The E Street Band deliver an electrifying live experience that captures the heart, soul, and raw energy of the Boss at his very best.
This powerhouse six-piece band recreates the anthemic sound and spirit of Springsteen’s legendary catalogue, from the working-class poetry of ‘The River’ and ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ to the ever popular ‘Dancing in The Dark’ and beyond. Their high-energy performances turn every gig into a full-throttle celebration of rock ‘n’ roll.
They have packed venues and have been receiving rave reviews everywhere they have played. Whether you’re a lifelong Springsteen devotee or discovering the magic for the first time, ‘Glory Days’ promises an unforgettable night.
LIANNE MCCOOEY: LONG STORY SHORT
Sat 12 Sept | 8pm | £12
After a whirlwind two years of performing on the Northern Ireland Comedy scene, opening for headline acts in the Grand Opera House Belfast and Millennium Forum Derry, being a guest on podcasts, and starting her own; Lianne McCooey presents her first solo show, ‘Long Story Short’.
An irreverent look at life through the eyes of a forty-something woman who loves telling real life stories and laughing at herself.
Contains strong language. Suitable for age 18+.
DREAMWORLD PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
ADVENTURE ON OLD MACDONALD’S FARM
Sun 13 Sept | 1pm & 3pm | £12.50
Join us down on Old MacDonald’s Farm for fun, songs and excitement. Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all the colourful characters who live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow find out what’s going on? With an original script and brand-new songs written for this production, along with many singalong favourites, this professionally produced show is a thrill for younger children.
Suitable for children aged 1-7 years.
SUSAN MCCANN: A LIFE IN MUSIC H
Thurs 17 Sept | 8pm | £28
Ireland’s First Lady of Country Music, Susan McCann, is set to embark on a very special celebration tour, honouring an extraordinary career that has spanned five decades at the very top of Irish and international country music. This is a rare opportunity to experience the country legend live in concert, performing the songs and stories that have defined an unparalleled journey in music.
Over the past 50 years, Susan McCann has built one of the most remarkable legacies in Irish entertainment. She has recorded close to 700 songs, achieved numerous number one hits, and performed to audiences all around the world. Her unmistakable voice and timeless recordings have become part of the soundtrack of generations. From chart-topping success to international tours and countless television appearances, Susan’s contribution to music is both historic and enduring.
The celebration tour promises a fitting tribute to a glittering career that continues to inspire.
ABC SHARP MUSIC PRESENTS
Fri 18 Sept | 8pm | £15 | £12.50 (under 10s) H
Sat 19 Sept | 8pm | £25 H
The Elvis Spectacular Show starring multi award-winning Ciaran Houlihan with his TCB Band and The Sweet Sensations returns to The Market Place Theatre for their annual visit.
‘The Stage Is Yours’ will showcase a selection of Armagh’s best music students. The students have formed full bands, and will be performing everything from Coldplay, Bon Jovi, The Beatles... And even Britney Spears!
This is sure to be a quick fire, and energetic showcase of Armagh’s top up-and-coming talent!
2026 marks 29 years on the road for this brilliant show. Join us for what will be a memorable experience paying homage to the man voted Artist Of The Century, the greatest entertainer ever and the King Of Rock And Roll - Elvis Presley.
A full live 9-piece band will play a selection of hits from all periods of his career. European Champion Ciaran Houlihan is backed by a bunch of superb musicians and singers. The costumes are replicas made by Elvis original designers and replica instruments will complete the illusion that you are in 1970’s Las Vegas.
THE JOHN MAYALL PROJECT PRESENTS
TRIBUTE TO JOHN MAYALL & HIS BLUESBREAKERS
Sat 19 Sept | 8pm | £16
In 1966, John Mayall and his band, The Bluesbreakers, released their debut studio album which became known as ‘The Beano Album’. The album pioneered a guitar-dominated UK blues rock sound and helped launch the careers of the legendary guitarist Eric Clapton and others. The John Mayall Project celebrates the 60th anniversary of this iconic album and is delighted to bring this fabulous collection of songs to The Market Place Theatre together with a selection of other great British blues and blues rock songs from many of the great guitarists who shared the stage with Mayall over the years.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style layout.
NT LIVE: THE MISANTHROPE
Tues 22 Sept | 7pm | £15 | £13 (students)
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.
Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.
London’s National Theatre makes world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And now, they make it for everyone.
National Theatre Live is National Theatre’s ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre to venues in the UK and internationally, and The Market Place Theatre is delighted to be involved. With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to each play, you can now attend every performance as it happens, in all its glory. This is theatre for everyone. Please watch the website where details of future screenings will be announced.
HOLYWOOD PLAYERS PRESENT
LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS
Thurs 24 Sept | 8pm | £16
Barney Cashman is a middle-aged, mild-mannered seafood restaurateur feeling the heat of a midlife crisis. With his mother’s apartment as his unlikely hideaway, he decides it’s finally time to add a little adventure to his life. Barney sets out to arrange a series of extramarital escapades, but quickly discovers that seduction is far more complicated, chaotic, and revealing than he ever imagined.
Neil Simon’s sharp and affectionate comedy follows Barney’s encounters with three very different women. What begins as a quest for excitement becomes a wonderfully human exploration of longing, identity, and the messy business of trying to reinvent yourself.
A charming, funny, and unexpectedly touching story about desire, disappointment, and the hope for one last spark - this is Neil Simon at his most irresistibly human.
Suitable for age 12+. This production contains adult themes. As this play was written in 1969 it reflects the attitudes and language of that period.
DMC EVENT PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
THE KILKENNYS IN CONCERT
Fri 25 Sept | 8pm | £22 H
The Kilkennys are at the very forefront of folk groups taking Irish music to the world. They have already proven themselves a hit with northern audiences over recent years, and their return will once again show why the reputation of this talented and energetic group continues to grow well beyond these shores.
Following tours in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, 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, toetapping and hand-clapping night of entertainment sprinkled with some of Ireland’s most prolific songs and ballads.
This show featuring one of Ireland’s most accomplished ballad groups is not to be missed.
MOVING ON MUSIC
PRESENTS
THE VIPER CLUB
Fri 25 Sept | 8pm | £16.50
With a vast range of interests and a collective résumé which reads as a who’s who of current early jazz, the quartet delve into the vault of the infamous Onyx Club. Some of the most compelling, hard-swinging recordings to come out of New York in the mid 30’s by the fabulous ensemble led by Stuff Smith, one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and preeminent jazz violinists in history.
Tcha Limberger needs little introduction. Award-winning multiinstrumentalist and vocalist, acclaimed and much-loved across musical
genres, celebrated within the jazz and world/folk music worlds equally as a singer and instrumentalist. Blind since birth, he’s a prominent figure in the jazz world known for world-class original improvisations and powerful swinging vocals.
Jerome Etcheberry is probably Europe’s most exalted trumpeter and stamps his mark of excellence firmly on this project with his customary exquisite tone, timing and energy.
It’s hard to imagine a drumless ensemble without Dave Kelbie and Sébastien Girardot completing the musical circle. This highly respected rhythm section are lauded universally for their flexibility and variety of swing.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
BUILDING BRIDGES
COMMUNITY ARTS PRESENTS
THE TWITS H
Sat 26 Sept | 7pm | £12
By Roald Dahl | Adapted
for the stage by
David Wood
MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO ANYONE WITH A PULSE THE TIMES UK
Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre is delighted to present an imaginative and energetic production of ‘The Twits’, bringing Roald Dahl’s wonderfully mischievous world to life on stage. Packed with outrageous pranks, larger-than-life characters, and plenty of laughter, this family-friendly production follows the revolting Mr and Mrs Twit as their cruel games and terrible behaviour finally begin to catch up with them. Audiences can expect a fast-paced adventure filled with humour, surprises, and moments of heartwarming teamwork.
This colourful theatrical experience captures the spirit of Dahl’s storytelling while giving the show
a fresh and playful community theatre touch. With inventive staging, lively performances, and audience interaction throughout, this promises to be an entertaining experience for children and adults alike.
This amateur production of THE TWITS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
MUSICON ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
THE BJÖRN IDENTITY
Sat 26 Sept | 8pm | £25
A tribute to ABBA, celebrating 50 years of Dancing Queen!
Europe’s most authentic live ABBA show marks the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song, ‘Dancing Queen’ with a welcome return to The Market Place Theatre.
Expect to be impressed by their uncanny vocals and physical likeness, stunning array of replica costumes, attention to detail as well as Benny’s iconic spinning
white Yamaha piano. The Björn Identity is a faithful tribute to ABBA and even boasts real-life couples playing their part to capture the magic of the originals Swedes ‘on stage’ chemistry.
A two-hour disco throwback concert full of ABBA’s greatest hits and more. This high-energy show promises nostalgia and Gimme Gimme glamour for all you Super Troupers. Secure your tickets early for the time of your lives, in this perfectly stage crafted ABBA ‘in concert’ reproduction.
CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF ABBA LIKE NO OTHER
ABBA OFFICIAL FAN GROUP
NYPA MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Wed 30 Sept - Sat 3 Oct H | 7.30pm | £20
NYPA Musical Productions proudly presents ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, the deeply moving and internationally acclaimed musical about connection, loneliness, and finding your place in the world. Featuring a stunning contemporary score including songs such as ‘Waving Through a Window’, ‘You Will Be Found’, and ‘For Forever’, this powerful show has resonated with audiences across the globe.
From the company that brought you ‘Shrek the Musical’, ‘West Side Story’, ‘Les Misérables School Edition’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, this exciting all-adult production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience filled with emotion, humour, and heart.
Join Evan Hansen, a socially anxious teenager who becomes caught up in a web of misunderstanding after a tragic event changes everything. As the story unfolds, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ explores themes of mental health, identity, family, and the human need to feel seen and heard.
THE TRIAL OF ARTHUR CHICHESTER
Fri 2 Oct | 8pm | £15
Written by Anthony Russell
In this immersive, historical courtroom drama, Sir Arthur Chichester (1563–1625), Governor of Carrickfergus Castle, founder of Belfast, Lord Deputy of Ireland, and Admiral of Lough Neagh, is called from the grave to answer the charge that, in winning the Nine Years War (in Ulster), he was guilty of crimes against humanity and treason against Ireland.
In this courtroom drama, the prosecutor is John Mitchel (1815–1875), an unrepentant, physical force Irish republican, American
Confederate and enthusiastic supporter of slavery. The defence lawyer is Thomas D’Arcy McGee (1825–1868), failed Irish rebel, British loyalist, and founding father of Canada.
Sir Faithful Fortescue (c.1581–1666) who fought in the Nine Year’s War and received land for his service is called to defend Sir Arthur Chichester. Elish O’Neill, who thwarted Chichester’s attempt to hang her husband and take his land is the witness for the prosecution. The shades are aware of what has happened since they died and comment accordingly.
In this humorous, informative and challenging play the audience is the jury.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaretstyle layout.
TERESA LIVINGSTONE: NICE LADY
Sat 3 Oct | 8pm | £16.50
Teresa Livingstone, one of Northern Ireland’s top comedy acts and skilled pianist and singer, brings her hilarious new show ‘Nice Lady’ to The Market Place.
Blending stand-up comedy and original songs, Teresa explores what happens when a fortysomething Northern Irish woman stops being “nice” and starts telling the truth. The result is a riotously funny and heartfelt celebration of reclaiming your voice, taking up space, and laughing loudly while you do it.
Teresa recently starred in her own BBC Sounds series ‘Tell Teresa’, nominated for a prestigious ARIA comedy Award. She’s also familiar to audiences through her popular comedy podcast ‘Scundered’ and appearances on BBC favourites ‘The Blame Game’, ‘Soft Border Patrol’ and ‘Late Licence’.
Contains strong language. Suitable for age 16+.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, theatre-style layout.
LAUGH OUT LOUD SONGS
BELFAST TELEGRAPH
BARRY COLLINGS
ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
COLDPLACE
Thurs 8 Oct | 8pm | £28.50
‘Coldplace - The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay’ is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including ‘Yellow’, ‘Paradise’ and ‘A Sky Full of Stars’, right through to ‘Higher Power’ and ‘My Universe’ from their latest album, ‘Music of the Spheres’.
This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record-breaking live tours, featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show.
COLDPLACE ARE PURE QUALITY. THANKS FOR FLYING THE COLDPLAY FLAG.
PHIL HARVEY, COLDPLAY CREATIVE DIRECTOR
RISING PR PRESENTS
CALUM MACPHAIL IN CONCERT
Thurs 8 Oct | 8pm | £25 H
Scottish singer, songwriter, and accordionist Calum McPhail is making waves with his vibrant fusion of traditional Scottish folk and Irish music.
An exciting new presence on the Celtic live music scene, Calum first made his mark at just 16 when he founded the award-winning folk band Hò-rò, touring internationally and captivating audiences with his high-energy performances. Now, he brings his latest show to the stage alongside his talented band, fresh from the release of his acclaimed album ‘Highlands to Heartlands’, featuring the fan-favourite single ‘Bonnie Wee Jeannie.’
In the past two years, Calum has built a loyal fanbase through sold-out performances. His growing reputation has also led to support slots for some of Ireland’s biggest stars, including The Tumbling Paddies, Nathan Carter, and Derek Ryan. His success has extended across the Irish Sea, with numerous highly successful media and promotional tours of Ireland.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style layout.
SOUL STREET PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
MADE IN TENNESSEE
Fri 9 Oct | 8pm | £26
Country fans will get a taste of Nashville with the hit sell-out show ‘Made in Tennessee - A Night of Country Music’.
With a band made up of some of the UK’s finest country musicians, ‘Made in Tennessee’ takes you through the decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world.
Featuring classics from Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank, legends like Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood and modern country superstars such as Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.
Book your tickets now to experience the best show east of Tennessee!
LIFE FORCE ARTISTS PRESENTS THE ENNIO
MORRICONE EXPERIENCE
Sat 10 Oct | 8pm | £25
‘The Ennio Morricone Experience’ is a tribute to the late maestro of film music who wrote over 400 film compositions in his lifetime, including the scores for audience favourites ‘A Fistful of Dollars’, ‘The Good the Bad and the Ugly’, ‘Cinema Paradiso’, and ‘The Mission’.
The ensemble comprises a lineup of acclaimed solo international artists including Katy Kelly, Annalisa Monticelli, Francesca De Nardi, Davide Forti and guests. Featured on RTÈ’s Arena, this ensemble has created the show and enjoy playing to sold-out audiences across the country.
They have been invited to bring their show to the international stage and are delighted to bring this show to you.
FUTURE RECORDS PRESENTS
THE 4 OF US
Sat 10 Oct | 8pm | £27
The 4 of Us has been captivating audiences for over three decades with their soulful melodies and compelling lyrics.
With brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy at the helm, The 4 of Us has left an indelible mark on the Irish music scene. Their journey began in the late ’80s, and since
then, they’ve evolved into one of Ireland’s most beloved and enduring musical acts known for their distinctive sound that seamlessly blends rock, folk, and pop influences.
Brothers Brendan & Declan Murphy will perform the highlights of their award-winning career, along with new material from their latest, acclaimed album, ‘Crescent Nights’.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaretstyle layout.
BARKING DOG THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
TEDDY ON THE BROOMSTICK
Wed 14 Oct | 9.30am | £8
It’s nearly Halloween and Sammy Ragdoll is playing witches. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have a black cat to accompany her, she has a Teddy Bear instead. The trouble is Eddy The Teddy doesn’t stick around like a witch’s cat would.
Eddy has a tendency to wander off and soon finds himself in a bit of a pickle...
The show uses many elements of theatre, mime, puppetry and songs to join in with. It’s a perfect introduction to live entertainment for children who’ve never been to a show before, and a welcome return for Eddy the Teddy’s young fans.
Halloween fun for children aged 6 and under.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
BARKING DOG THEATRE
COMPANY PRESENTS
THE PRINCESS & THE GOBLIN
Wed 14 Oct | 11am | £8
Mystery, magic, and goblins… Step into a world of mystery, magic and just a hint of Halloween mischief!
Join Princess Irene and brave Curdie as they outwit mischievous goblins beneath the mountain. Perfect for young children and families, this enchanting, interactive adventure is ideal for a magical seasonal treat.
Barking Dog’s two talented actors (with the help of some puppets and children from the audience) bring ‘The Princess and The Goblin’ to life with music, puppetry and plenty of audience fun.
With laughter, excitement and a touch of spooky sparkle, it’s the perfect first theatre experience this Halloween—whether you’re visiting as a family or with your school.
Suitable for children aged 5-10 years old.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS
LEGENDS OF THE 60’S SHOW H
Fri 16 Oct | 8pm | £26.50
Following a sell-out debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews, join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the ‘Legends of the 60’s Show’.
The show with the ultimate feel-good factor will transport you all the way hand clapping, swinging and singing back to that magical golden decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, this is the No.1 live show to see.
Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and the Drifters to name but a small few, all in one night, let us deliver an entertaining musical live experience featuring over 40 iconic hit songs never to be forgotten!
NORTH OF IRELAND BANDS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
NI BANDS CONTEST
Sat 17 & Sat 24 Oct | 10am
£5 | £3 (conc)
The 108th Championship of Ireland Bands Contest is presented by the North of Ireland Bands Association.
Saturday 17 will feature Flute Bands, Concert Bands and Accordion Bands finishing with the World Championship for Concert Flute Bands.
Saturday 24 will feature Brass Bands to Championship level. The winning band will represent Northern Ireland at the European Brass Band Championships in Birmingham, England in 2028.
ROCK HOUSE MUSIC PRESENTS
PAT MCMANUS BAND
Sat 17 Oct | 8pm | £17.50
Former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist and violin virtuoso, Pat McManus, along with band members Paul Faloon on drums and Plunkett McComb on bass return to The Market Place.
The Pat McManus Band have toured for the past seventeen years, playing huge festivals, tours and headlining shows. Within this time Pat has written and released nine albums. Pat has been hailed in the press as one of the top five Irish guitarists.
As always, the set will be packed full of their own special brand of blues rock, infused with a touch of the Celtic, with old favourites and new.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style layout.
ON THE TOWN
(Dementia Friendly Screening)
Wed 21 Oct | 11am | £5 (includes tea/coffee & biscuits)
Dir: Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen | 1949 98 Mins | Certificate U
AN EVENING WITH THE VOICE OF LAUREN MCCRORY
New York, New York, it’s a wonderful town – especially when sailors Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin have a 24-hour shore leave to see the sights… and especially when those sights include Anne Miller, Betty Garrett and Vera-Ellen. Filled with wonderful music and mind-blowing dance, this is one of Tinseltown’s greatest ever musicals.
Our dementia friendly screenings are open to all, but have been tailored with care, attention and insight, to be accessible for people living with dementia.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaretstyle seating layout.
Thurs 22 Oct | 8pm | £20
Lauren McCrory invites audiences to a heartfelt night of music featuring the songs and stories that have shaped her journey as an artist. Joined by a fantastic live band and special guest performers who have inspired and supported her throughout her career, blending Irish country favourites, folk influences, musical theatre classics and intimate acoustic moments to create a truly authentic and emotionally driven night of entertainment.
Lauren is one of Ireland’s most established and versatile performers, proudly holding the title of Young Vocalist of the Year at the Irish Entertainment Awards and winner of TG4’s Glór Tíre 2017. Known for her commanding vocal ability and captivating stage presence, she has become a respected name throughout the Irish country music scene, earning accolades including Best Female Newcomer of the Year.
Blending powerful vocals, live musicianship, storytelling, and genuine authenticity, this concert is more than just a performance, it is a reflection of Lauren’s musical roots and showcases why she is one of the standout vocalists on the Irish entertainment scene today.
ALTERNATIVE ULSTOURS PRESENTS
EERIELAND: GHOST STORIES OF THE NORTH OF IRELAND
Thurs 22 Oct | 8pm
£15 | £12 (conc)
This Halloween, go beyond the realm of death with dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours, as he shares supernatural tales from the grave!
Andrew will take you on a virtual road trip, unleashing nightmarish lore from Northern Ireland and the Irish border counties. Across the landscape, malevolent forces linger, from a violent, bone-chilling poltergeist that plagued a helpless family to a grand mansion cursed by stolen Egyptian mummies.
Discover a remote farmhouse where two failed exorcisms compelled a shattered widow to flee. Learn about a tragic spirit that escaped a priest’s trap to haunt a hotel until its fiery destruction.
The torments culminate in one of Ireland’s most notorious stately homes, where a phantom’s touch left a burn mark, fulfilling a deadly spectral pact.
Steel your nerves for an evening of hair-raising horror with Alternative Ulstours!
Suitable for age 12+. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
WHITE ORCHID ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS MOVICALS
Fri 23 Oct | 8pm £26.50 | £21 (under 12s)
A live musical extravaganza like no other! Join us in a breathtaking, whirlwind journey through the musical decades, and prepare to be transported to a world where stage and screen come alive in one sensational evening of entertainment.
With a hand-picked cast of singers and dancers, made up of some of
the UK’s finest performers, who will bring the stage to life in this all singing, all dancing tribute to the wonderful world of musical theatre. You’ll be taken on a journey through some of the most iconic musicals of the last 50 years from the stage and big screen, including the heart-wrenching drama of ‘Les Misérables’, the infectious beats of ‘Fame’, the irresistible charm of ‘Mamma Mia’ and the whimsical world of ‘Wicked’.
This show has it all and more in an unforgettable celebration where cinema and musical theatre collide!
THE CITY OF ARMAGH BRANCH, ROYAL BRITISH LEGION PRESENTS
REMEMBRANCE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC H
Wed 28 Oct | 7.45pm | £15.00 | £10.00 [children]
The City of Armagh Branch, RBL invite you to join them for their Remembrance Festival of Music. This year we have chosen to reflect especially on the human cost of past wars and recent conflicts which reminds us that service does not end when operations conclude. We gather to remember with gratitude and continued appreciation for all of those who served, and for the families and friends who supported them.
CITY THEATRE DUBLIN PRESENTS
THE LOVE HUNGRY FARMER
Thurs 29 Oct | 8pm | £22.50
John Bosco McLaine is a man who has never lain down with a woman but has had romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life. Always an optimist, and virgin in equal measure, he embarks on a search for an ideal companion regardless of age, failure rate or dammed advice! And in a community where advice is ample and women few, he follows his heart in an ultimate bid to procure himself a wife.
Often referred to as the natural successor to John B Keane as Ireland’s masterful present-day storyteller, Seamus O’Rourke brings to life in this production the wistful, blundering, romantic John Bosco McLean, matching stride for stride Keane’s fantastic wit and way with words in an uproarious evening of laughter, love, hope and desire.
LEOLA MUSIC PRESENTS
RALPH MCTELL: SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD
Fri 30 Oct | 8pm | £34
A true icon of the folk world, Ralph McTell brings more than five decades of timeless songwriting to Ireland for his final national tour, ‘Somewhere Down the Road’, a landmark moment in an extraordinary career.
McTell’s tour coincides with the release of a special new album, ‘The Timedrift of the Road’, featuring
his songs with Irish connections reinterpreted by his favourite Irish artists, alongside powerful new material.
The Ivor Novello Award–winning songwriter behind the global anthem ‘Streets of London’, McTell’s music continues to resonate across generations, their storytelling and emotional depth as compelling as ever.
This farewell tour is a rare chance to experience a master songwriter celebrating a lifetime of music. ‘Somewhere Down the Road’ promises an unforgettable night, a heartfelt, celebratory journey through the life and songs of one of Britain’s most cherished musical talents.
CAISLEÁN THEATRE CO. IN ASSOCIATION WITH CASTLEBLAYNEY PLAYERS PRESENT
THE TROUBLE WITH TOMMY RAFFERTY H
Fri 30 Oct | 8pm | £15 | £13 (conc)
By Joe Hanratty
Deputy Principal Peter McGee separates two pupils fighting. Events from the past, its impact on relationships, ambitions, decisions and futures are all
revealed as is its impact on Tommy Rafferty. It’s told with humour and poignancy.
Other plays by Joe Hanratty include ‘Golden Jackets And Black Bow Ties’, about two veteran musicians who attempt to make a comeback, ‘The Manager’ where loyalty, ambition and relationships are all put to the test as The Saints attempt to win the county football final and ‘No Going Back’ is set in post-Civil War Ireland where two brothers try to move on with their lives.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, theatre-style seating layout.
JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS
A NIGHT WITH THE COUNTRY STARS H
Thurs 5 Nov | 8pm | £28.50
Country music fans are in for a spectacular evening with ‘A Night with the Country Stars’, a lively showcase featuring six outstanding performers sharing one stage. This feel-good concert brings together some of the most popular names in Irish country music for a night packed with hit songs, great entertainment, and plenty of sing-along moments.
The show stars the everpopular Robert Mizzell, charttopping favourite Patrick Feeney, and the much-loved Declan Nerney. They are joined by the energetic Gary Gamble, the wonderful Kathy Durkin, and the charismatic Joe Moore. Backed by the superb Keltic Storm Band, audiences can expect a rich live sound and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the night.
From classic country favourites to modern hits, the show promises something for everyone. With top-class musicianship, warm humour, and unforgettable performances, ‘A Night with the Country Stars’ guarantees a wonderful night of music and entertainment for all country fans.
SOLVEALONG-AMURDERSHE-WROTE
Thurs 5 Nov | 8pm | £18
Cult hit event ‘Solve-AlongA-Murder-She-Wrote’ returns to Armagh with an interactive screening of the classic ‘Murder, She Wrote’ episode
‘A Fashionable Way to Die’. Jessica Fletcher visits an old friend in Paris putting on a fashion show, but soon there’s a murder that only JB (or you!) can solve!
‘Solve-Along-A-Murder-SheWrote’ is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2021 & 2019’s 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Australia, as well as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 20232025, Adelaide Fringe 2025 and the Murder, She Wrote Festival 2025 (California).
Suitable for 16+. Contains some strong language and adult themes.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
YOU’LL BE SWEPT AWAY WITH JESSICA FLETCHER FEELS TIME OUT LONDON
TOMMY SANDS: EVERY COUNTY ON THE ISLAND
Fri 6 Nov | 8pm | £16
I would be moved by an email winking out at me towards the end of last year. Maybe, because it had summed up similar other ones which arrived the same week.
“You’re gallivanting all over the world with your music, and fair play to you and all, but when are you going to come round our way?”
I blinked back for a moment and winked into myself.
Then I rang Gerry Logue.
“Remember we were talking about me doing a gig in every county on the island. I think the time has come”
Tommy Sands, Every County on the Island, from Down to Cork, either side and in-between… the time has indeed come.
Tommy will share his songs, yarns and experiences from a lifetime of making music and promoting peace during his ‘Every County on the Island Tour’.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
LISA RICHARDS LTD PRESENTS
CHRIS KENT: THAT’S ALL I NEED NOW
Sat 7 Nov | 8pm | £22.50
Chris Kent is back with a brand-new show packed with his signature laid-back storytelling and brilliantly relatable observations.
Between kids’ activities taking over the calendar, the modern world diagnosing absolutely everything, and the small realities of getting older creeping in, Chris is doing his best to stay one step ahead of life. Meanwhile, the bamboo in the garden is quietly threatening to reclaim the house he spent years trying to buy.
Chris finds huge laughs in the everyday chaos of modern life.
Contains strong language. Suitable for age 16+.
SHELLEY LOWRY PRESENTS
DUBLIN CAROL H
Sat 7 Nov | 7.30pm | £15
Set on Christmas Eve in Dublin, ‘Dublin Carol’ follows John, an undertaker battling alcoholism and the wreckage of his own past. Haunted by regret and forced to confront the damage he has caused, he is left asking whether redemption is still possible.
Conor McPherson remains one of the finest and most emotionally intelligent playwrights of his generation. His characters feel utterly real
COUNTRY GIRL H
Wed 11 - Sat 14 Nov | 8pm | £29.50
From the pen of Irish Times and UK No.1 bestselling author Emma Heatherington comes ‘Country Girl’, Ireland’s first contemporary country musical.
When singing star Luke Adams walks into Rosie Ryan’s small-town pub one fateful night, their worlds collide in a story filled with love, heartbreak and the search for home.
— flawed, human and painfully recognisable. In ‘Dublin Carol’, he delivers a deeply powerful and moving portrait of guilt, loneliness and the desperate hope that it might not be too late to change.
The production stars Brian Devlin, Sophia Kelly and Micheal Hanna. These three exceptionally talented performers continue to build impressive careers across both stage and screen in Northern Ireland.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, theatre-style seating layout.
Featuring brand-new country songs written by Emma Heatherington with Johnny Brady, Catriona O’Sullivan, Lee Rogers, Jim McKee, David McCrory, Pauric Mohan (All Folk’d Up), Damian Cullen (More Power to Your Elbow) and Caoimhe Loughran, ‘Country Girl’ blends Nashville soul with Irish heart in a romance set to a country beat.
So, grab your cowboy boots, steady up your Stetson, and let’s go girls! (And boys too!)
PRIME CUT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
THE HUMAN VOICE
Thurs 12 Nov | 8pm | £16 | £14 (conc)
Prime Cut Productions, Ireland’s leading independent and award-winning theatre company, return with their critically acclaimed new version of Jean Cocteau’s ‘The Human Voice’, by Darren Murphy. Directed by award-winning Emma Jordan (Little Brother, The Pillowman, The Beauty Queen of Leenane) and starring Nicky Harley, (The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Dancing at Lughnasa), in a performance described as “fabulous” and “riveting” this new version is a radical reimagining of Cocteau’s work, “an impeccable piece of theatre”.
It is a contemporary Belfast story of a woman juggling love and work, as emotional and psychological demands on her time from a desperate client interrupts the devastation of her final call with the lover who abandons her. Pushed to her limits, she must negotiate a treacherous path between her private and public worlds. Heartache is not the aching, luxurious business it used to be.
This performance contains some strong language and adult themes. Suitable for age 16+.
TRULY ENGAGING, HUMOROUS, A NIMBLE GUITARIST AND NO SLOUCH IN THE SONG WRITING STAKES, TONER WAS A BLAST
ANTHONY TONER
Fri 13 Nov | 8pm | £16
Acclaimed songwriter and guitarist Anthony Toner makes a welcome return to The Market Place Armagh for another evening of heart-filled songs, stories from the road and peerless fingerstyle guitar playing.
In addition to celebrating a joyous back catalogue filled with well-loved songs like ‘Sailortown’, ‘The Road to Fivemiletown’, ‘Cousins at Funerals’ and many more, Anthony will be celebrating an exciting new addition to his catalogue in 2026 – a booklength collection of his finest lyrics.
This collection includes Anthony’s personal selection from a quarter of a decade of songs, dating from 2021 and the writing that led to his debut album ‘Eventually’, which included ‘Cousins at Funerals’, right up to the latest collection, 2025’s ‘Long Long Way’.
Expect all the usual hallmarks of an Anthony Toner show - an intimate evening of acoustic music, some well-chosen cover versions, a few readings from the new collection and some poems from some of Anthony’s favourite poets.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.
FOUR
GOLD AND SILVER DAYS H
Mon 16 Nov | 8pm | £35
In recent years Phil Coulter’s annual nationwide tour has become, for his legion of fans, a hugely popular and welcome relief from the cold of the Irish winter.
His 2026 tour promises to be a heartwarming trip down memory lane, as Phil takes his audience through some of the highlights of his glittering 60-year career.
Fans will relax in the glow of nostalgia as they hear piano favourites from his Tranquility series alongside his classic songs, from ‘Puppet on a String’ to Elvis Presley, from ‘Scorn Not His Simplicity’ to the Bay City Rollers. They will feel the power of ‘The Town I Loved So Well’ and sing along with ‘Ireland’s Call’.
An evening of pure quality, not to be missed.
BALLET IRELAND PRESENTS ROMEO & JULIET
Thurs 19 Nov | 8pm | £28.50 | £26.00 (conc)
Against a backdrop of ancient feuds and gang warfare, two souls dare to love. Inspired by Shakespeare’s legendary tale of star-crossed lovers, ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is a gripping story of passion, defiance, and fate.
Romeo and Juliet are drawn into a love so powerful they defy everything around them, including their own families. But in a world where loyalty is demanded and vengeance reigns, their love comes at a devastating cost.
Set to Prokofiev’s powerful and soaring score, this stunning production blends exquisite choreography with raw emotion, sweeping audiences into a story where every glance, every movement, and every moment plunges our two young lovers into a whirlwind of desire, danger, and heartbreak.
How far would you go for love… when everything is at stake?
A timeless tale. A powerful score. An unforgettable experience.
The Market Place Theatre in Association with AC Creative Events Presents
28 NOV - 20 DEC
Written by Stephen Beggs
Sat 28 Nov 10.30am & 2.15pm
Fri 4 Dec 6.30pm
Sat 5 Dec 11am, 3pm & 6.30pm
Sun 6 Dec 1pm & 4.30pm
Fri 11 Dec 6.30pm
Sat 12 Dec 1pm & 5pm
Sun 13 Dec 1pm & 4.30pm Mon 14 Dec 6.30pm Tue 15 Dec 6.30pm Thu 17 Dec 6.30pm Fri 18 Dec 3pm & 6.30pm Sat 19 Dec 11am & 3pm Sun 20 Dec 11am & 3pm
A bullseye of a panto!
With the dastardly Sheriff in his castle cooking up evil plans, only one band of heroes can stop him! It’s time for the legendary Robin Hood, the fearless Maid Marian, and their hilariously hopeless merry band to rise to the challenge. But will they save the day… or will the wicked Sheriff have the last laugh?
Step into Sher-you-wood Forest, where mischief, magic, and mayhem are always in season! This brand-new pantomime reimagines the classic tale with a fresh, fun-filled twist. Prepare for laugh-outloud comedy, daring sword fights, spectacular songs, dazzling sets and costumes, and heaps of audience participation that will leave everyone cheering (and booing!) for more. Will Robin win Marian’s heart? Will the Sheriff finally get what’s coming to him? There’s only one way to find out…
So, gather your merry band of friends and family, don your green tights (optional—but encouraged!), and prepare to be swept away on a thrilling, side-splitting journey into the heart of Sher-you-wood Forest.
OPENING DAY OFFER
Sat 28 Nov | 10.30am & 2.15pm
Offer £17.50 | £15 (conc)
TICKETS FOR ALL OTHER PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
£20 & £17.50 (conc)
SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES & PRICES
Contact The Box Office 03300 561 025
Relaxed Performance | Sat 5 Dec 11am
BSL Signed Performance | Sat 12 Dec 5pm
Captioned Performance | Thurs 17 Dec 6.30pm
Relaxed Performances are specifically designed to welcome children who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including those with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability. During the performance there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement and some small changes made to the light and sound effects. BSL Signed performances are designed for patrons who are deaf or hearing impaired. Captioned performances assist patrons with hearing difficulties and those for whom English is not their first language.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(Dementia Friendly Screening)
Thurs 10 Dec | 11am
£5 (includes tea/coffee & biscuits)
Dir: Brian DesmondHurst | 1951 | 83 Mins Certificate U
Crotchety Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (a wonderful Alastair Sim) has no use for festivity, even at Christmas. After resentfully allowing timid clerk Bob Cratchit to have the holiday to spend with his loving wife and family, Scrooge is swept into a nightmare. The ghost of his late partner, Jacob Marley, appears, warning that Ebenezer will be visited by three more spirits who will show the cold-hearted man the error of his parsimonious behaviour.
Our dementia friendly screenings are open to all, but have been tailored with care, attention and insight, to be accessible for people living with dementia.
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.
CANTILENA AT CHRISTMAS
Wed 16 Dec | 8pm | £23.50 [includes glass of mulled wine / apple juice]
After yet another highly popular concert in 2025, Cantilena return to The Market Place Theatre to get you in the festive spirit as we count down to Christmas once again.
The group will perform seasonal classics, both sacred and secular, in
their typical close harmony style and take you behind the scenes of the songs and their origins. There will also be some solos and duets throughout the programme as the group invite you to join them as they celebrate Christmas.
A truly magical mix of popular festive carols and songs, served up in the splendid surroundings of The Market Place Theatre dressed for Christmas, along with seasonal refreshments included in the ticket price, promises an evening to remember as we ring in this very special time of year.
THE LEGEND OF LUKE KELLYDUBLINER! H
Mon 28 Dec | 8pm | £23
This highly acclaimed show celebrating the iconic Luke Kelly of The Dubliners returns to Armagh for what promises to be yet another memorable performance. Featuring the acclaimed vocals of arguably one of Ireland’s finest ballad voices of today, Chris Kavanagh, this performance will take the audience on a journey through the numerous hit songs and music of the legendary Luke Kelly of The Dubliners. Having already toured Ireland, mainland Europe and Australia, this is a folk and ballad concert not to be missed.
Accompanied by some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, lead singer, Chris Kavanagh’s singing talent captures the depth and passion of this folk legend. So much so that Chris was invited to tour with The Dubliners on their final European tour, where he received rave reviews across mainland Europe.
‘The Town I Loved So Well’, ‘School Days Over’, ‘A Song For Ireland’, ‘Raglan Road’, ‘Scorn Not His Simplicity’, ‘Whiskey In The Jar’, ‘The Wild Rover’ - all the hits are here plus many more including several new songs from the pen of Chris Kavanagh.
SEAN WALLACE
ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
CHRISTMAS COUNTRY SHOWTIME WITH THE STARS H
Tues 29 Dec | 8pm | £25
The highly acclaimed ‘Christmas Country Showtime with the Stars’ makes a welcome return to the Market Place Theatre and promises another action-packed night of entertainment featuring a galaxy of Ireland’s top recording artists!
Returning by overwhelming demand following her first appearance last year is Ireland’s new singing sensation from County Cork, Effie Neill, who has taken the country scene by storm this year and will take to the stage with her new brilliant band.
This year’s Glor Tire winner Jordan McPolin from Hilltown is on the bill and yes, he will definitely do his current big hit ‘The Auctioneer’. Last year’s winner Banjo Paddy Treacy is also coming. Certainly, the Glor Tire platform has paved the way.
The one and only Damien Davis from ‘Blaney is living the dream, backed by a super fan base that have helped him climb the ladder to a very successful career. When one of our top recording artists, Barry Doyle, takes the microphone he will have everyone singing along! Making her first visit to the Market Place Theatre all the way from Cork, is the amazing talent of Fiddlin’ Mags McCarthy, a superb entertainer, singer and dancer direct from the recent ‘Hot Country TV Awards’.
STORIED MANAGEMENT PRESENTS
Wed 30 Dec & Sat 2-Sun 3 Jan 8pm | £28
Join the star of ‘The Blame Game’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘QI’ and ‘Celebrity Chase’; Neil Delamere as he returns with a brand-new show packed with hilarious insights and observations.
Contains strong language. Recommended for age 16+
DELAMERE IS A BANTER BOMB, PRIMED TO MAKE YOU EXPLODE WITH LAUGHTER... SIMPLY PUT, HE IS A STAND-UP COMIC MASTER
THE SCOTSMAN
GIFT VOUCHERS
THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE ARMAGH
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.
WORKSHOPS
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ADULT AND CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS
Enrolment closes seven days prior to workshop date. Autumn season workshops are suitable for ages 16+. 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. Breaks and lunch breaks for full day courses are arranged by the tutor on the morning of the workshop.
There are no catering services available at the Market Place Theatre. Participants should bring their own lunch or avail of the many cafés, restaurants and shops close to the venue. Tea and coffee will be provided in the workshop room free of charge. Children attending workshops should bring a drink and small snack. Parents/Guardians are not expected to stay with children during a workshop unless requested to do so in the workshop information.
NEEDLE FELTED ORCHARD
Sat 5 Sept | 10am - 4pm | £40
Join renowned textile artist Louisa Kelly to create a richly textured Armagh orchard landscape through the art of wet felting and needle felting.
You will begin by learning the wet felting technique, layering dyed wool fibres and using warm water, soap, and gentle agitation to create a richly textured base. Once your background is formed and dried, Louisa will introduce you to needle felting, a dry technique using barbed needles to sculpt and add detail, depth, and definition to your apple trees.
All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own inspirational orchard images.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Louisa Kelly
OVER 40’S MAKE-UP MASTERCLASS
Thurs 10 Sept | 7pm - 9pm | £35
Are you using the same make-up products as you were in your 20s? Do you know what really works for your skin and how to choose the correct products? Should age really define your make-up choices? If you want to have confidence in applying your make-up and investing correctly in products whilst knowing what works best for your age, then this workshop is for you! Learn how to apply your make-up in this hands-on practical masterclass under supervision and guidance by professional award-winning make-up artist Stacey Kilpatrick.
This workshop will cover elements such as flawless skin, face and eye shapes, how to choose the correct foundation, product placement and will focus on an achievable step-by-step guide to applying a natural day look. Please bring your own make-up and a small free-standing mirror to the workshop.
Max No: 12
Suitable for age 40+
Tutor: S.A.K. Make-up
WOODTURNING FOR BEGINNERS
Sat 12 Sept | 10am - 4pm | £75
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 complete 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 can host one wheelchair user 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]
SILVER CLADDAGH RING
Sat 12 Sept | 10am - 3pm | £50
Create your own silver Claddagh ring in this hands-on jewellery workshop inspired by Irish tradition, symbolism, and craftsmanship. Claddagh rings are enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity, with their timeless symbol of love, loyalty and friendship feeling more relevant and stylish than ever in contemporary jewellery.
In this workshop, the heart and crown elements will be pre-made in silver and ready to work with. Goldsmith Tara Campbell will teach you how to solder the pieces together, cut and shape the silver shank into the iconic hands that cradle the heart, size your ring for the perfect fit and carefully form everything into a finished ring, using traditional goldsmithing techniques.
All tools, materials, and safety equipment are provided. No experience necessary just a love for making beautiful bespoke jewellery.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Tara Campbell
BOTJOY & ROBOT LOVE III
Sat 19 Sept | 10am - 12pm | £12
The robots are back, AGAIN! This time we are taking inspiration from illustrator Matt Dixon and his Transmission series of robot artwork. We will be creating a metallic lamp robot from recycled water bottles. As always, you decide on the design, with lots of materials on offer for you to construct and decorate your creation. Your bot will not only bring joy, but also light, as you will get a clicky light bulb to add to your finished robot.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for ages 6-11 years
Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind of Blue]
FUSED GLASS CONTEMPORARY TABLEWARE
Sat 19 Sept | 10am - 3pm | £65
This fused glass workshop provides an opportunity to make your own designer glass tableware. Choose to make one of five beautiful pieces. A colourful glass Nibble/Dip/Sushi Dish 32cm x 10cm or Square Plate 20cm x 20cm or Round Shallow Bowl 20cm x 20cm or Longboat 33cm x 10.5cm or Heart Bowl 20cm x 20cm. You will make your chosen item using a wide variety of colours and glass products - from sheet glass, rods, powder frit (small pieces of glass) and even liquid glass with endless design possibilities. This is a colourful way to present contemporary tableware or just for display. Tutor Keith will demonstrate the design process and guide you on the creation of your own design for a professional finish.
Your completed fused glass tableware will be fired off site and returned for collection. All tools and materials will be provided. Please wear suitable clothing and closed flat shoes.
Max No: 8 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Keith Sheppard [Glass Artistry]
CLOUD HANDS, CLOUD BRUSH: TAI CHI & MEDITATIVE PAINTING
Sat 19 Sept | 1.30pm - 3.30pm | £18
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your creative instincts in this restorative workshop led by Paul King. Begin with gentle Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art characterised by slow, flowing movements, controlled breathing, and a meditative focus, helping to ground the body and calm the mind. This sense of rhythm flows into an expressive ink painting session, where you’ll respond to guided prompts through intuitive mark-making in black ink. Using Chinese ink, inkstones, paintbrushes and rice paper, you’ll explore line, gesture, pressure and flow, creating abstract compositions shaped by movement and mood. No experience necessary just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Paul King
PYROGRAPHY
Thurs 24 Sept | 6pm - 9pm | £30
Discover the art of pyrography, a traditional technique of drawing with heat in this calm and carefully guided workshop. Using a heated pen, you’ll learn how to burn delicate linework and shading into wood, creating a softly detailed landscape inspired by natural scenes. Over this 3-hour session you’ll build your design step-by-step before enhancing your finished piece with subtle watercolour washes. Perfect for beginners, this mindful experience encourages slow, creative focus.
No experience required, all materials supplied.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16 + | Tutor: Hazel Florence Boland
MINI DIY PIZZA & CAKE DECORATING FOR KIDS
Sat 26 Sept | 10am - 12pm | £15
Kids take charge of the kitchen in this two-part savoury and sweet workshop, building personal pizzas and decorating show-stopping cakes.
Starting with fresh bases, children choose from a spread of toppings to create a pizza exactly the way they like it. Classic pepperoni? Rainbow veggies? Totally up to them. Pizzas bake while they move on to dessert.
Each child gets a sponge cake and a palette of colourful icing, sprinkles, and fun toppings. They’ll learn simple spreading techniques and turn their cake into a bright, imaginative creation to take home.
Please notify the tutor of any allergies prior to your child/children attending the course. Inform Box Office at time of booking to receive tutor email address.
Max No: 16 | Suitable for age 7-14 years | Tutor: Cooking with Kids
THAI CURRIES WITH THAI COOKING NI
Sat 26 Sept | 2pm - 4pm | £30
The perfect Thai curry is a delicate balance of herbs and spices. Balancing those contrasting flavours is no mean feat. Thai Curries come in many styles including Masaman, Penang curry, Red curry, Green curry and Yellow curry and more, all of which have their own distinctive flavour and aroma. In this hands-on cooking workshop learn about using the right ingredients, preparing them in the right way and adding them at the right time giving you authentic Thai curry pastes. You will receive recipes to take home so you can continue your Thai cooking journey.
During this workshop you will taste and eat the food you have made as part of the experience. All ingredients supplied however participants should bring an apron and take-home food containers.
Please notify the tutor of any allergies prior to attending the course. Suitable for vegetarians. Inform Box Office at time of booking to receive tutor email address.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutors: Thai Arts NI
BEGINNERS MODERN POINTED NIB CALLIGRAPHY
Sat 26 Sept | 10am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 4pm | £30
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and provides an introduction to modern calligraphy. You will learn how to use a pointed nib and ink, working through warm-up exercises to teach you the basics, practising letterforms and joining up letters. The workshop includes a talk about how to create your own modern calligraphy style and you’ll finish off by making your own calligraphy piece with the help of a unique template.
All materials are included in the workshop. Your kit will include a penholder, 2 nibs, ink, metallic paint and original worksheets & templates.
Max No: 20 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: MaryClare Fitzgerald [Script Adventures]
GREAT MASTERS ACRYLIC PAINTING
JOURNEY
II
Thurs 1 – 22 Oct [4 weeks] 6pm - 9pm | £75
Great Masters is back with new artists to explore in another 4-week series of acrylic painting workshops. Each Thursday, we’ll dive into the styles and stories of iconic painters Franz Marc, Maria Marc, Auguste Macke and Natalia Goncharova, exploring how they saw the world and brought it to life on canvas.
Led by experienced artist Paul King, each session begins with a lively introduction to the artist’s life, techniques, and creative process, followed by a hands-on demo. You’ll experiment with brushwork, technique and colour on quality paper before creating your own A3 canvas masterpiece. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to reignite your passion for painting, this workshop offers a creative experience for all.
All materials provided including A3 Canvas’ each week. Please bring an apron or old shirt to cover clothing.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Paul King
LINO PRINTING
Thurs 1 Oct | 6pm – 9pm | £25
Discover the bold, tactile world of lino printing in this beginner’s workshop, introducing the traditional relief printing process. You’ll begin by exploring how to translate imagery into striking black-and-white compositions, learning to identify positive and negative space to create contrast and visual impact. Using a variety of lino cutting tools, Hazel will guide you through techniques such as gouging, cross-hatching, and texturing to add depth and detail to your design.
Once your lino block is carved, you’ll learn how to ink your plate using a roller (brayer) and experiment with colour layering and pressure to achieve clean, expressive prints. Your final artwork will be printed onto linen and plywood, giving you a small series of original, hand-printed pieces to take home perfect for framing or gifting.
All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own imagery for inspiration. Please wear an apron or old shirt, things might get inky!
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor Hazel Boland
WILLOW TRUG BASKET
Fri 2 & Sat 3 Oct [2-days] | 10am - 5pm | £125
On this two-day course you will weave with home grown willow varieties to create a practical and decorative trug basket. This workshop is designed for anyone eager to move beyond round basketry and explore new weaving techniques. Previous weaving experience is highly recommended.
You will master techniques such as weaving and spacing oval bases, selecting rods for stakes and weavers, staking up, pull down wale, French rand, and the 5-behind-2 border. You will learn professional trimming techniques and how to finish your basket with a twisted willow handle making this durable and charming basket ready for use. Basketmaking is a very physical activity and therefore requires reasonable stamina and hand strength. You will also have the use of very sharp tools throughout the day’s work. Please bring a notebook and pen and wear closed toe shoes. All materials supplied.
Max No: 6 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Soheil Roohipour
‘THE THINNING
VEIL…’
A SAMHAIN CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Sat 3 Oct | 10am - 1pm | £30
Join poet Niamh McNally this October for an immersive and reflective creative writing workshop in the ‘darker half’ of the year. Together, we will write along the boundary of the physical, living world, and the non-physical realm. Through prompts, discussions, visual inspirations, ideas, and fun, we will explore nature’s change at the beginning of winter, and inspire our writing through explorations of Celtic traditions, rituals, mythologies, ancestry, the supernatural, and a sprinkle of spookiness too!
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Niamh McNally
SILVER STACKING RINGS WITH SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES
Sat 3 Oct | 10am - 4pm | £75
Spend a day under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness as you make a pair of silver stacking rings. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful pair of rings to take home. Personalise and add colour to your ring by adding one or two semi-precious stones. No previous experience is required. All you need to bring is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm!
Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Diane Lyness - Goldsmith
EXPERIMENTAL MARK-MAKING & SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP
Thurs 8 Oct | 7pm - 9pm | £25
Celebrate the freedom of drawing and making in this playful, hands-on workshop. You will use elongated drawing tools such as bamboo to explore large-scale drawing techniques from a standing position as well as using charcoal, graphite and ink working at tables to experiment with gesture and mark-making. You’ll then design and learn to bind your own handmade sketchbook using a mix of new and recycled materials, creating a personalised space for future ideas. Open to all levels, this relaxed session encourages curiosity and creativity. Participants will leave with a unique sketchbook and simple binding guide to continue their practice at home.
All materials will be provided; however, participants are welcome to bring along any paper surfaces of their own to incorporate into their sketchbook.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Hannah Clegg
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Sat 10 Oct | 10am - 12pm | £20
Let young imaginations run wild in this fun, hands-on introduction to digital art.
In this exciting workshop, children will explore digital illustration using iPad Pros and Apple Pencil technology, with all equipment provided.
Guided step-by-step, they’ll learn how to create their own artwork using shapes, colour, texture and simple drawing techniques.
From first ideas to finished designs, participants will build confidence, creativity and valuable digital skills, leaving with a digital artwork they can be proud of.
Perfect for curious creatives who love to draw, imagine, and explore cutting-edge creative tech.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for ages 7–12 years | Tutor: Jonathan Hackett
DIGITAL CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION
Sat 10 Oct | 1pm - 3pm | £20
Take your creativity to the next level and design your own original characters!
This dynamic workshop introduces young artists to the exciting world of digital character illustration using industry standard, state-of-theart equipment, including iPad Pros, Apple Pencils, and professional illustration software, all provided for the session.
Participants will learn how to develop unique characters from scratch, exploring expression, personality, costumes, and storytelling through art. With hands-on guidance from author and illustrator Jonathan Hackett they’ll sketch, refine, and colour their designs digitally while gaining real experience with the same tools used by professionals in animation, gaming, and design.
Ideal for aspiring artists and storytellers, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to build skills, boost confidence, and explore creative character design in digital art.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for ages 11-16 years | Tutor: Jonathan Hackett
3D FELTED HANDBAG & POTS
Sat 10 Oct | 10am - 4pm | £45
This workshop will cover the essentials of 3D wet felting, including resist felting to create seamless, hollow wool forms, layering fibres for depth, colour and texture to bring your design to life. You will make a bespoke handbag with your own decorative designs and colour choices and a 3D pot that can be used practically to hold many household items or simply display as a sculptural artwork.
Perfect for all skill levels, all materials are provided.
Max No: 10
Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Louisa Kelly
OVER 40’S MAKE-UP MASTERCLASS
Thurs 15 Oct | 7pm - 9pm | £35
Are you using the same make-up products as you were in your 20s? Do you know what really works for your skin and how to choose the correct products? Should age really define your make-up choices? If you want to have confidence in applying your make-up and investing correctly in products whilst knowing what works best for your age, then this workshop is for you! Learn how to apply your make-up in this hands-on practical masterclass under supervision and guidance by professional award-winning make-up artist Stacey Kilpatrick.
This workshop will cover elements such as flawless skin, face and eye shapes, how to choose the correct foundation, product placement and will focus on an achievable step-by-step guide to applying a natural day look. Please bring your own make-up and a small free-standing mirror to the workshop.
Max No: 12
Suitable for age 40+
Tutor: S.A.K. Make-up
TUNISIAN CROCHET COURSE
Thurs 15 Oct - Thurs 5 Nov (4 weeks) | 7pm - 9pm | £55
Discover Tunisian crochet, a traditional craft combining crochet and knitting to create beautifully textured fabric. This 4-week course is ideal for those confident in basic crochet and ready to develop new skills.
Participants will learn a range of Tunisian stitches while creating two stylish projects: an End-to-End Shawl and a Tunisian Knit Angled Cowl, building techniques week by week. Clear handouts and patterns are provided, along with a Tunisian hook and cable.
A list of wool and requirements will be emailed to participants prior to the course which participants will be required to supply.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Nancy Moreland
AUTUMN STYLE WREATH WITH FLOWERWORKS
Thurs 22 Oct | 7pm - 9pm | £55
Join florist Romaine Hodgen from Flowerworks for a fun and creative workshop exploring the abundant and colourful season of autumn. Working with a range of mixed natural autumn foliage, flowers, cones, berries and ribbons you will learn the techniques to create a bespoke seasonal wreath to a professional finish. Your completed wreath in rich autumn colours can be hung on your door or used as a stunning table centre.
The workshop is suitable for all abilities, from beginners to those looking to develop their floristry skills. All materials are supplied but we would ask you to bring along your own scissors and secateurs.
Max No: 20 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Romaine Hodgen [Flowerworks]
GHOST DISCO DIORAMA
Thurs 29 Oct | 10am - 12pm | £12
It’s Halloween and time for the ghosts to party! We will be painting and decorating a box fit for a party, creating a blingy disco ball and most importantly, dancing ghosts. There will be painting, drawing, cutting and gluing. We will be using glow in the dark materials, translucent and holographic plastic film, glitter and sequins. All that you need to make a dance floor fit for ghosts!
All materials provided, costumes welcome!
No: 10 | Suitable for age 6–11
MONSTER BUNSCUPCAKE DECORATING FOR KIDS
Thurs 29 Oct | 10am - 12noon | £15
In this hands-on, sugar-fuelled session, kids will unleash their creativity as they design and decorate a box of 12 monstrously delicious cupcakes to take home, perfect for impressing friends at any Halloween party. Learn how to pipe buttercream like a baking wizard, colour and shape florist paste into spooky decorations and cut and craft sugar paste to create creepy cute monster faces. Expect a cauldron of colour, flavour, and fun as we turn ordinary cupcakes into edible Halloween masterpieces.
No experience needed, just bring your imagination. All materials and aprons provided. Costumes welcome!
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 7–12 years | Tutor: Rosemary Hughes
[Rosie’s Country Kitchen]
Max
years | Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind of Blue]
FILET CROCHET
Sat 31 Oct | 10am - 4pm | £30
Filet crochet is a beautiful lace technique using chains and treble stitches to create delicate, vintage-style designs. By working with filled and open mesh spaces and following simple charts, you can form intricate motifs for decorative pieces. In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of filet crochet through a series of small practice samples. Explore how to read charts, translate blocks into stitches, and keep your mesh even and neat, progressing from simple shapes to picturebased patterns. Ideal for confident crocheters, this workshop opens up a creative new technique.
A full list of materials will be emailed to participants prior to the class.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Nancy Moreland
FOREVER WREATHS
Thurs 5 & Thurs 12 Nov (2-weeks) | 7pm - 9pm | £38
Create a timeless ceramic wreath using stoneware clay and handbuilding techniques in this two-week workshop. In week one, you’ll construct your wreath form and develop decorative elements using press moulds, stamps, cutters and specialist clay tools, layering relief patterns and individually crafted motifs to build a rich, textured surface.
In week two, explore a range of underglazes to add depth, colour and definition, enhancing the fine details of your design. Your finished piece will be kiln-fired off-site and returned in time for Christmas decorating.
A beautifully durable, handmade wreath to bring out year after year.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Ciara Campbell-Crawford
NEEDLE FELTING –WINTER LANDSCAPE
Sat 7 Nov | 10am - 4pm | £40
Create a beautifully textured winter landscape using a combination of wet felting and needle felting techniques in this immersive one-day workshop. Guided by textile artist Louisa Kelly, you’ll learn how to build a soft felt base through wet felting, layering fibres and using agitation to bind them together, before refining your scene with needle felting, using barbed needles to sculpt detail, texture and depth.
Working from reference images or your own photographs, you’ll explore composition, colour blending and fibre layering to bring your winter scene to life.
All materials provided.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Louisa Kelly
FUSED GLASS WINTER LANDSCAPE
Sat 7 Nov | 10am - 3pm | £65
Join expert glass artist Keith Sheppard for this colourful fused glass workshop to create a beautiful 24cm x 20cm freestanding curved glass landscape or two flat 24cm x 10cm glass landscapes. Working with different coloured glass Keith will teach you various design techniques, demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting and how to work safely and handle glass with confidence. You are welcome to bring some landscape images for inspiration. Your completed fused glass landscapes will be taken back to Keith’s studio for firing and returned to the venue one to two weeks later for collection.
All tools and materials will be provided. You may wish to bring your own safety glasses. Please wear suitable clothing and flat shoes.
Max No: 8 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Keith Sheppard [Glass Artistry]
CHRISTMAS SOAP MAKINGSEASONAL SPICE
Thurs 12 Nov | 6.30pm - 9pm | £25
Step into the scents of the season and discover the magic of traditional soap making in this festive hands-on workshop with Pamela Mawhinney and Irene Gourley from local artisan brand Naturally Soap. Using the time-honoured cold process method, you’ll craft your own luxurious, all-natural soap infused with warming seasonal spices and pure essential oils perfect for gifting or adding a handcrafted touch to your home this Christmas. Learn the basics of blending, moulding, and curing soap, and gain the confidence to continue creating your own at home. As a special festive twist, each participant will receive a Christmas tree-shaped soap to decorate a charming keepsake or stocking filler that smells as good as it looks!
All materials are provided. Just bring an apron, disposable gloves, a small towel, and your holiday spirit. Long sleeves and closed shoes are recommended for safety.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 18+
Tutors: Pamela Mawhinney & Irene Gourley Naturally Soap
FESTIVE BOTANICAL PRINTING
Fri 13 Nov | 10am - 1.30pm | £30
In this workshop you will explore the process of mono-printing using seasonal foliage to create a selection of hand-printed designs. Tutor Ruth Osborne will introduce the techniques of applying inks and paints to your foliage to get the perfect finish on your natural linen artworks. You will also learn about some of the folklore of the foliage used and its links to the celebration of the festive season. Participants will have the opportunity to create a range of pieces during the session that they can frame or turn into beautiful cards and gift tags.
This is a workshop suitable for beginners and all materials are provided.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ Tutor: Ruth Osborne
DESIGN YOUR OWN STERLING SILVER NECKLACE OR EARRINGS
Sat 14 Nov | 10am - 4pm | £65
Treat yourself or someone special to a truly personal piece of jewellery in this immersive workshop with expert goldsmith Diane Lyness. Whether you’re dreaming of a delicate pendant or a striking pair of earrings, you’ll bring your vision to life using traditional jewellery-making techniques.
Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through the full creative process from initial design to the final polish. Learn how to pierce, solder, shape, texture, and finish sterling silver, transforming raw materials into a bespoke piece that’s entirely your own.
Perfect for beginners and budding makers alike, this workshop is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and wearable art. All tools and materials are provided just bring an apron and your imagination!
Max No: 10
Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Diane Lyness [Goldsmith]
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY CHRISTMAS DESIGNS
Sat 14 Nov | 10am - 12.30pm | £30
Learn how to create bespoke sparkling gift tags, labels and Christmas cards using modern calligraphy. You will learn how to use a pointed nib and ink, working through warm-up exercises to teach you the basics, practising letterforms and joining up letters.
This time of year, can be so busy; why not come along and spend some time learning a new skill and add some elegance to your Christmas gifts! The workshop is suitable for beginners. Everything you need for the class will be provided, including gift tags, cards, original Christmas templates and metallic inks.
Max No: 15 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Mary Clare Fitzgerald
FESTIVE CANDLE MAKING
Sat 14 Nov | 2pm - 4pm | £45
Step into a world of festive fragrance and flickering light in this cosy, handson festive candle making workshop with the artisan experts from Molly & Me. Surrounded by the scents of cinnamon, pine, and orange spice, you’ll craft a beautiful collection of natural wax candles and seasonal home fragrances perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your holiday décor.
In this joyful introduction to candle making, you’ll create and take home a bundle of festive delights, including a small rose gold cotton wick candle, 90g wax melt clamshell, two soy wax tealights, one 20cm beeswax taper candle and decorative pinecone fire starters to warm up your winter evenings.
With all materials, tools, and ingredients provided, this afternoon workshop is the perfect way to slow down, get creative, and soak up the magic of the season. Come for the craft, leave with glowing gifts and a heart full of holiday cheer!
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Sharron McHugh [Molly & Me]
MAKE-UP MASTERCLASS PERFECT PARTY LOOKS FOR ALL SEASONS
Thurs 19 Nov | 7pm - 9pm | £30
Get your glam on with multi award winning Make-up Artist Stacey Kilpatrick – S.A.K. Make-up. Stacey will be showcasing her flawless party looks and teaching you her top tips and tricks of the trade to help you take your application to the next stage. Watch Stacey create two party looks on a model: a smoky eye and nude lip, and the perfect winged liner with a bold lip alongside her signature flawless skin. Stacey will also discuss the application of glitters and lashes giving you the confidence to try it yourself for any special event.
Max No: 30 | Suitable for age 16+ | Stacey Kilpatrick S.A.K. Make-up
WILLOW WEAVINGCHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Fri 20 Nov | 10am - 3pm | £40
Join basket weaver Soheil Roohipour to create your own festive decorations using willow. Make a festive star, a reindeer and a Christmas tree. This workshop is a great gentle introduction to the magical natural material that is willow. This ancient and versatile craft is rhythmic and relaxing and connects you to the natural world as you create. We hope this workshop will further inspire you to create with natural materials in your own environment.
Max No: 8 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Soheil Roohipour
CHRISTMAS PANCAKE ART & DIY CHOCOLATE BAR MAKING
Sat 21 Nov | 10am - 12pm | £15
Get ready for a deliciously fun festive adventure! In this hands-on Christmas workshop, kids will become mini chefs and chocolatiers, whipping up edible masterpieces that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
First, they’ll dive into the world of pancake art, using crepe makers to draw, swirl, and flip their own festive designs. Think snowmen, reindeer, and Christmas trees, all made from pancake batter! Once their pancake skills are on point, it’s time to switch gears and get creative with DIY chocolate bar making. Kids will design and decorate their very own chocolate bars using safe, no-heat techniques perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.
All equipment is provided, and full health and safety guidance is given at the start. No hot appliances are used during the chocolate-making portion, and the workshop is 100% nut-free. Please inform the tutor of any allergies in advance. Contact details will be provided upon booking.
Max No: 16 | Age 7-12 Years | Tutor: Cookin’ with Kids NI
WINTER LANTERNS
Sat 21 Nov | 10am - 12pm | £12
Step into a sparkling winter wonderland and create your very own glowing lantern! In this imaginative mixed media workshop, young artists will layer acetate, tissue paper and hand-drawn designs to build a magical scene. Think twinkling stars, frosty skies, skating figures and softly falling snow.
As the light shines through, your winter story will come alive, transforming your artwork into a beautifully illuminated lantern to take home and display. Once you have mastered the techniques you can create more lanterns at home to continue your winter story.
All materials supplied including battery candle.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for ages 8–13 years
Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind of Blue]
SELF PORTRAIT POETRY WITH NIAMH MCNALLY
Sat 21 Nov | 10am - 1pm | £30
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” Maya Angelou
Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone has a song. Each of us have lives that are made up of different selves, different experiences and shifting roles. During this relaxed workshop with poet Niamh McNally, we will explore everything that makes us, us. From our names to our identities, our histories to our future selves. Come and write the version or versions of you, through experimental poetic structures and forms, poetic techniques, and most importantly, we will use that beautiful poetic licence to play and find freedom in our writing!
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Niamh McNally
THAI COOKINGVEGAN & VEGETARIAN
Sat 21 Nov | 2pm - 4pm | £35
Step into the kitchen with chef Chanida and learn her secrets to making authentic Thai food that were passed on to her from her grandparents. Chanida will share her passion for cooking her country’s food, guiding you step-by-step through the essential flavours, techniques and recipes of vegan Thai food.
This class is designed for people of all experience levels, from total beginners to seasoned cooks. By understanding commonly used ingredients, cooking techniques and traditions, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to cook your own delicious Thai feasts as you create a three-course meal.
During this workshop you will taste and eat the food you have made as part of the experience. All ingredients supplied however participants should bring an apron and take-home food containers. Please notify the tutor of any allergies prior to attending the course. Inform Box Office at time of booking to receive tutor email address.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutors: Thai Arts NI
BRIDGERTON THEMED CAKE DECORATING
Sat 21 Nov | 10am - 1pm | £45
Step into the elegance of a Bridgerton-inspired cake decorating workshop with tutor Rosemary Hughes. Learn professional techniques as you split, level and crumb-coat your sponge before finishing with a flawless covering. Master luxury buttercream piping, including multilayered swags, looped garlands, delicate frills and decorative bows, using a variety of nozzles. Practise on templates before creating your own beautifully detailed vintage design. Give your cake a pop of colour to create layers of different colour piping and add handmade decorations with cutters and modelling tools for a truly refined finish. All materials, including satin bows, equipment and notes are provided, and you’ll leave with your fully decorated cake, boxed and ready to impress.
Suitable for beginners or those with cake decorating experience who want to try something new! Please bring an apron!
Max No: 10
Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Rosemary
Hughes [Rosie’s Country Kitchen]
PERSONALISED
CHRISTMAS
BAUBLES
Thurs 26 Nov | 7pm - 9pm | £24
In this Christmas Calligraphy Bauble workshop, you will learn modern calligraphy techniques and how to decorate your own personalised Christmas baubles. The workshop includes a guided introduction to modern calligraphy (letterforms, strokes, spacing) with practice on worksheets and tracing templates, tips and tricks for writing on curved/ round surfaces and how to decorate your bauble with metallics and paints. You will create two hand-lettered and decorated baubles to take home, ready to display, or give as a gift.
Max No: 15 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: MaryClare Fitzgerald [Scripted Ventures]
INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING
Sat 28 Nov | 10am - 4pm | £45
Join professional printmaker Joanne Fitzpatrick for a hands-on Intaglio printmaking workshop where you’ll learn the basics of this expressive intaglio technique. Using a sharp needle, you’ll carve your own design into a plastic plate to create a rich, velvety line quality unique to drypoint technique. Unlike traditional etching, this process involves no acids just direct mark-making and inking. Bring an image you’d like to work from, and you will be guided through transferring it onto your plate, inking it up, and printing it using a press. You will go home with a range of art prints ready for framing.
This workshop is perfect for beginners and those curious about printmaking. All materials provided except your reference image. Please bring an apron or old shirt to protect clothing from inks.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Joanne Fitzpatrick
CHRISTMAS WREATH WITH FLOWERWORKS
Sat 28 Nov | 10am – 12pm or 1.30pm – 3.30pm or Evening Class Thurs 3 Dec | 7pm–9pm | £55
Immerse yourself in the festive mood with a fun and creative floral design workshop. Suitable for all skill levels and tailored for anyone with a love and appreciation of flowers, Romaine Hodgen of Flowerworks will guide you through a luxury door wreath design which you will be able to take home as a fabulous decoration for the forthcoming festive season.
The workshop will use the best of seasonal foliage, flowers and accessories including; Cinerea Eucalyptus, pepper berries, Nobilis Spruce, Ivy, Silver Sussex, birch twigs, pinecones, ribbons and hessian for the final touches making a statement festive design that will last throughout December.
All materials will be supplied but participants will be required to bring scissors and secateurs.
Max No: 20 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Romaine Hodgen [Flowerworks]
MINI PORCELAIN LANTERNS
Thurs 3 Dec | 7pm - 9pm | £27
In this two-hour workshop you’ll design and create a beautifully delicate cylindrical porcelain candle holder, using an array of Christmas themed stamps and clay tools. Due to the translucent qualities of the porcelain, your lantern will glow with a warm white light when lit from within. Pieces will be glazed and fired for you and ready to collect before Christmas.
All materials supplied.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Ciara Campbell-Crawford
CHRISTMAS FESTIVE CANDLE MAKING
Sat 5 Dec | 10am - 12pm | £45
Step into a world of festive fragrance and flickering light in this cosy, hands-on evening of Christmas candle making with the artisan experts from Molly & Me. Surrounded by the scents of cinnamon, pine, and orange spice, you’ll craft a beautiful collection of natural wax candles and seasonal home fragrances.
In this joyful introduction to candle making, you’ll create and take home a bundle of festive delights, including a mini-Christmas candle, Christmas room spray, wax melt clamshell, soy wax tealights, a hand-rolled beeswax taper candle, and even decorative pinecone fire starters to warm up your winter nights.
With all materials, tools, and ingredients provided, this workshop is the perfect way to slow down, get creative, and soak up the magic of the season.
Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Sharron McHugh [Molly & Me]
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
Sat 5 Dec | 10am - 4pm | £35
Discover the timeless elegance of Whitework embroidery in this beginner-friendly, relaxed workshop. Whitework stitching known for its delicate beauty, uses white or naturalcoloured thread on matching fabric, creating intricate designs. Explore a variety of techniques, including surface embroidery, Hardanger, drawn thread, Mountmellick and cutwork, while enjoying the mindful and stress-relieving benefits of needlework.
All materials provided, including fabric, needles, embroidery hoop and thread and a detailed pattern.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+
Tutor: Nancy Moreland [Nifty Needles]
FUSED GLASS ROBINS AND CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Sat 5 Dec | 1.30pm - 3.30pm | £30
Get into the festive spirit and create your own set of beautiful, fused glass decorations in this relaxing, hands-on workshop. Guided by glass artist Natasha Duddy, you’ll design and make a selection of charming seasonal pieces, including a classic winter robin, a decorative Christmas wreath, and a delicate angel.
YOU’RE A STAR - FUSED GLASS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Sat 5 Dec | 10am - 12pm | £20
Get ready to sparkle and shine this Christmas! In this exciting handson workshop, you’ll create three dazzling glass decorations; a twinkling star, a festive bauble, and a colourful Christmas tree to hang on your own tree at home.
With the help of glass artist Natasha Duddy, you’ll learn how to safely cut glass and decorate your pieces using bright, colourful frits and stringers to create your final designs. Your decorations will be taken away to the studio to be kiln fired where the glass fusion magic happens.
Your decorations will be returned for collection before Christmas ready to hang on your tree.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 8-12 years | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
You’ll learn the fundamentals of glass cutting and explore how to layer vibrant coloured frits and fine glass stringers to bring texture, detail and sparkle to your designs. Whether you choose traditional festive tones or colours to complement your home, each piece will be uniquely yours.
Your decorations will be returned for collection before Christmas ready to hang on your tree.
Max No: 10
Suitable for age 16+ Tutor: Natasha Duddy
WOOD TURNED SMOKING SNOWMAN & CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Fri 11 & Sat 12 Dec [2-Day workshop] | 10am - 4pm | £125
First mentioned in 1830, ‘German Smokers’ are decorative incense burners that have become a staple in German Christmas decorations. The hollowed-out belly of the turned figure holds a small cone shaped incense which, when lit, allows clouds of smoke to puff out of the figurine’s mouth to make the character look like he/she is smoking a pipe. This two–day course with experienced tutor Jim Kelly is suitable for those who have attended a Beginner’s Course or who have some experience of woodturning. Two projects will be completed, a smoking snowman and small Christmas decorations or candlestick. Each participant will have the use of a lathe and safety equipment will be provided. Tools will be available, but participants can bring their own tools. A Pro-edge sharpening system will be available throughout the two days. All materials, finishes and a bench grinder will be provided.
Please wear an overall/apron/old shirt to protect clothing. This workshop can host one wheelchair user 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]
CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES FOR KIDS
Sat 12 Dec | 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm | £15
Calling all junior bakers and festive foodies! Step into a winter wonderland of buttercream and sprinkles in this magical cupcake decorating workshop, perfect for kids who love to get creative in the kitchen.
This hands-on session will teach young bakers how to decorate a box of 12 Christmas-themed cupcakes to take home. From piping buttercream like a pro to colouring and shaping florist and sugar paste, kids will learn the tricks to create adorable edible characters like Santa, snowmen, gingerbread men, and Christmas puddings.
With all materials and aprons provided, it’s a festive, flour-dusted adventure that’s as fun as it is delicious.
Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 7-12 years
Tutor: Rosemary Hughes [Rosie’s Country Kitchen]
BETWEEN CLOUD AND GROUND CIARA CAMPBELL-CRAWFORD
12 Sept – 7 Nov | Gallery
‘Between Cloud and Ground’ marks a new body of work from ceramic artist Ciara Campbell-Crawford, introducing new forms that reach beyond the vessel into open space. Inspired by the vast, dramatic skies of Ireland, where light shifts in an instant and clouds gather with dramatic intensity, these pieces capture a landscape in constant motion.
At the heart of the work are birds in flight: fleeting, purposeful, free. Rendered in clay, they carry the weight of longing and the lightness of escape in equal measure. The Irish landscape below is felt rather than mapped, elemental, abstract, and intimately familiar.
‘Between Cloud and Ground’ is an invitation to look up, to breathe out, and to find, in the beauty of sky, wing and open air, a moment of pure freedom.
SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW MARIA LIDDY
12 Sept - 7 Nov | Foyer Walls
Maria Liddy is an abstract landscape artist from Armagh, based in Belfast. Working primarily in oils, her paintings emerge from a deep connection to nature, shaped by memory and lived experience. This collection reflects her upbringing in Armagh, drawing on quiet, personal moments in places such as Loughgall and Gosford Forest Park. Rather than focusing on familiar Armagh landmarks, Liddy explores overlooked, intimate spaces, those we return to for comfort and belonging.
‘Somewhere Only We Know’ celebrates these hidden landscapes, inviting viewers to reconnect with their own cherished places of stillness, familiarity, and refuge.
LEAVING LOVINGLY ZOË O’HARE
13 Nov - 9 Jan 2027 | Foyer Walls
‘Leaving, Lovingly’ is the debut solo exhibition of new oil paintings by Armaghborn artist Zoë O’Hare. A self-taught artist, Zoë’s work is deeply rooted in what she has lived, learned, and loved. Her paintings emerge as a form of emotional excavation. The series explores the quiet complexity of leaving a relationship with care, respect, and foresight, recognising what can no longer be sustained.
Using a restrained palette of pinks and reds, traditionally associated with love and romance, the paintings create a subtle tension that reframes separation as an act of devotion, where absence remains tender and love continues in another form.
STATES OF TENSION
ANNE EARLS-BOYLAN
13 Nov – 9 Jan 2027 | Gallery
Jewellery holds our attention, not only because of its ability to play with light - to sparkleit also transmits signals of wealth and status.
Yet the intimate relationship we build with our jewels runs deeper; rooted in emotional ties to significant events, people and place. This complex relationship originates in ‘gifting’; a transaction that creates bonds, conveying a culture’s values through its most prized resources.
Using the language of jewellery Earls Boylan takes us on a thought-provoking journey, manipulating visual and historic cues. She draws on the tensions embedded within our value systems, reframing what “precious” within a jewel might be; its monetary value or its power to hold our attention and communicate sentiment.
ARMAGH CITY HOTEL
2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR
t: 028 3751 8888 www.armaghcityhotel.com
Enjoy a relaxing stay in our spacious bedrooms inclusive of full Irish breakfast, use of the hotel’s health & fitness club, free wifi, and complimentary car parking. With tempting dining options available in our Friary Restaurant, Callan Bar, and Deli. Check our website www.armaghcityhotel.com for our best rates and special offers. Located within a 10 minute walk of the theatre.
57-65 English Street, Armagh, BT61 7LB
t: 028 3752 2028 www.charlemontarmshotel.com
Enjoy an overnight stay and full Ulster fry with us for only £60.00pps midweek [Mon-Thurs] when going to a show in the Theatre. With 30 comfortable bedrooms, complimentary onsite parking, onsite bar and restaurant and free wi-fi the Charlemont Arms is setup for your perfect stay right in the heart of Armagh city centre and with only a 2-minute walk away to The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre. Simply quote ‘Market Place Offer’ when booking and show your ticket at reception on arrival.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THEATRE PROGRAMME
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.
BOOK 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 and workshops 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
Mon to Sat from 9.30am to 4.30pm. On performance evenings we take phone bookings until 7.00pm. The easiest way to pay is by credit or debit card.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A £1.00 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE FOR TICKETS PURCHASED BY PHONE.
SCHOOL BOOKINGS & INFO: 03300 561 025
DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS
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.
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.
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.
Please see page 4 for details of our ticket protection scheme.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LATECOMERS
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.
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.
CHILDREN
Children aged two and under may attend suitable performances for free but must be seated and must be in possession of a valid ticket.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
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.
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
Detailed directions to the theatre and a map showing parking and directions can be viewed on our website visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre
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.
STROBE LIGHTING : FLASH LIGHTING LIGHTING EFFECTS
During many performances at The Market Place Theatre, lighting effects are used, including strobe lighting.
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.
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.
• 393 SEAT AUDITORIUM
• 100 SEAT FLEXIBLE STUDIO THEATRE
• BREAK OUT ROOMS
• FREE WI-FI visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre p 03300 561 025
As part of our ongoing commitment to excellent customer care, we would love to hear from you about your experience of our venue.
Your valuable feedback will be greatly beneficial to us, as we will use it as the basis for future improvements to our service. If you would like to give us feedback about your experience, you can contact us in one of the following ways;
Email: feedback@marketplacearmagh.com
By Mail: Market Place Theatre, Market Street, Armagh, BT61 7BW Review Us: tripadvisor.co.uk/reviewit
MARKET PLACE THEATRE BEAT THE QUEUE
PRE-ORDER YOUR 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.
