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Sept - Dec 2016
Antrim and Newtownabbey Theatres
Cultural Life
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Applaud our diverse range of exciting shows in one of our 3 stunning performing arts venues
Engage a range of breathtaking exhibitions in one of our contemporary gallery spaces
Create your own cultural experience... make music, art or craft whilst learning a new skill
Discover one of our museums and visitor attractions and uncover the rich heritage of the Borough
Sept – Dec 2016 Contents
The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough vibrant arts and cultural offering, which brings you theatre, arts, exhibitions, museums, heritage and more.....bringing the Borough to Life!
Cultural Life goes digital. All our listings will now be available as an e-book to view online. www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/culturallife
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Theatre at The Mill The Roy Orbison Story 2016 William Caulfield Country & Comedy Ocean Film Festival World Tour The Nualas: The Glitterbomb Tour Goldilocks and The Three Bears The Holy Holy Bus Stars of Country Show Cymbeline The Complete Works of Shakespeare A Celebration of John Denver Cinder and the Ella’s King Lear 1916 Tim McGarry Goes Over The Top The Bjorn Identity Peter Corry Master of The Musicals Quartet for 15 Chairs Memories from the Little Tin Box Conal Gallen – Only Joking Clubsound The Entertainer Tavaziva The Dirty Dancing Show The Elvis Spectacular The Nutcracker The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh A Night with The Country Stars Barbara Dickson & Nick Holland Phil Coulter – Festive Recollections Christmas Gothic Last Orders at the Rough Diamond
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The Courtyard Theatre See How They Run Stop it Nurse First Things First The Burial at Thebes
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Far From the Madding Crowd Thurs 6 Oct Macbeth Fri 7 Oct 23 Anthony Toner - John Prine Songs Sat 8 Oct Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years Sun 9 Oct 24 A Moment in Time Fri 14 Oct Starz’n Stripes Fri 21 Oct Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween Sat 22 Oct 25 Ronnie Greer and his Band Fri 28 Oct Newtownabbey Drama Festival Thurs 3 – Sat 5 Nov Your Bard Wed 9 Nov 26 Christmas Craft Fair Sat 12 Nov Make Your Own Kind Of Music Tues 15 – Sat 19 Nov 27 Snow White Sat 26 Nov – Sat 17 Dec The Old Courthouse 29 The Lantern Man Wed 14 Sept Matilda Sat 17 Sept 30 Maria Doyle Kennedy Fri 23 Sept Two Sore Legs Mon 26 Sept 31 The Prodger Fri 30 Sept Macbeth Mon 3 Oct 32 The Henry Girls Fri 7 Oct The Complete Works of Shakespeare Sat 8 Oct Far From the Madding Crowd Thurs 13 Oct 33 Mr Mess Sat 15 Oct Confessions of a Plant Freak Thurs 20 Oct A Moment in Time Fri 21 Oct 34 Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Wed 26 Oct The Successful TD Wed 2 Nov Hot Club of Cowtown Fri 4 Nov 35 The Swing Cats are Back Sat 12 Nov Ghostbusters Retro! Mon 14 Nov Colum Sands Wed 16 Nov 36 Ulster Gardens Scheme Review Thurs 17 Nov 1916 Tim McGarry Goes Over The Top Sat 26 Nov 37 Aladdin Tues 6 – Sat 10 Dec Tues 13 – Sat 17 Dec
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Barry Steele and Friends
Sept - Dec 2016
Sat 10 Sept
comedy
Tickets: £18 Time: 7.45pm
Fri 9 Sept
music
Tickets: £20 Time: 7.45pm Recommended Age: 12yrs+
2016 marks Roy Orbison’s 80th Birthday, and to commemorate this special year we are proud to present our brand new production across the UK. This musical and semi-autobiographical celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy is quite simply unmissable, as Barry Steele takes you on this specially revamped musical journey in time, from the early sun years right through to the late 80’s and the internationally acclaimed concert The black and white night. The show also pays homage to the time Roy spent with the Traveling Wilburys.
Top comedian William Caulfield joins us for a night of music and laughter with his special guest, award-winning country singer Seany Mac. William is no stranger to any of us, well known from not only his TV and radio shows but also from his very successful theatre tours when laughter very soon fills the aisles. So if for you, the combination of music and laughter is the benchmark of a great night out, then this is a show definitely not to be missed.
Theatre at The Mill
Theatre at The Mill
The Roy Orbison Story 2016
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The Nualas: The Glitterbomb Tour
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
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Goldilocks and The Three Bears
Sun 18 Sept
family
Tickets: £10 Time: 3pm
Tickets: £13.50 & £12 (Concession) £12 Groups of 6+ Time: 7.45pm Age Guidance: 12A
The Ocean Film Festival showcases the world’s most amazing ocean films from above and below the water’s surface! Brought to you by the producers of the Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this extraordinary collection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Visit oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more details.
Fri 23 & Sat 24 Sept
film
Fri 16 Sept
music
Tickets: £18 & £16 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
The Nualas are celebrating their 21st! In those years they’ve played extended seasons in London, Dublin and New York, written and recorded several series for BBC Radio 4, split up and got back together again, clocked up innumerable TV appearances, and met Chris de Burgh in the flesh. Now, with scorchingly brilliant new songs, red hot new chat and blistering new shoes, they are jetting in for one night only to leave you helpless with laughter, delirious with pleasure, and a little disorientated if you can’t remember which door you came in.
The much loved fairy-tale Goldilocks and The Three Bears comes to life on stage in an unforgettable live stage production of song and laughter that the children will love. Goldilocks, the Three Bears and Ruff the Dog perform live in this exciting and fun filled musical production which takes a few twists and turns along the way with other new puppet characters and hopefully a happy ever after. With different adventures from every character, the show will have parents and children alike laughing, playing and singing. Featuring fantastic costumes, an amazing stage set and colorful lighting, it will be an experience for all the family to remember and cherish.
comedy
Tickets: £20 & £18 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
There is a bus that leaves a West Belfast parish once a year to see the holy sites of Ireland… the locals refer to it as, ‘The Holy Holy Bus’! We follow four of the female faithful on a journey of personal pilgrimage which by the time they have returned home, will have changed all of their lives forever. A hilariously madcap adventure about love, hope, happiness and faith, The Holy, Holy Bus will have you laughing, crying and even praying for some divine inspiration along the way!
Wed 28 Sept
Music
Tickets: £18 Time: 7.45pm
Join six of our top stars for the Stars Of Country Show featuring legends Hugo Duncan and Frank McCaffrey with popular young stars Ritchie Remo, Jim Devine, Lee Matthews and Paul Kelly who each will showcase their biggest hit songs in the company of a fantastic live band . This show is certain to sell out early so book fast partners.
Theatre at The Mill
Theatre at The Mill
Tues 13 Sept
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A Celebration of John Denver
Royal Shakespeare Company presents
Cymbeline
Thurs 29 Sept
Fri 7 Oct ENCORE SCREENING
Theatre at The Mill
Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
Join us for this encore screening broadcast from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Feel part of the action from your seat as Melly Still directs Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance. Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him. But a powerful figure behind the throne is plotting to seize power and murder them both. Innogen embarks on a dangerous journey that will reunite Cymbeline with a lost heir and reconcile the young lovers.
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Fidget Feet presents
Royal Shakespeare Company presents
Cinder and the Ella’s
King Lear
music
Tickets: £17 Time: 7.45pm
Fri 30 Sept
Wed 12 Oct
comedy
Tickets: £14 & £12 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm
Bruiser presents the phenomenally popular comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged); a hilarious, fast-paced frolic through the Bard’s extensive playbook. Three maniacal actors clad in tights, weave, duck and dive through Shakespeare’s entire catalogue of Comedies, Histories and Tragedies. From Macbeth to As You Like It, from Romeo and Juliet to The Comedy of Errors, this is one wild evening that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
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We invite you to pay homage to one of the most prolific artists of the twentieth century – John Denver. A Celebration of John Denver will take you on a magical journey through the musical career of John Denver, featuring popular hits such as Annie’s Song, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Rocky Mountain High and of course Take Me Home Country Roads. Join us to celebrate the life of John Denver and sing along to his most memorable hits performed by the renowned Wayne Denton; backed by incredibly talented musicians and enhanced with moving video footage.
Sun 9 Oct
LIVE SCREENING
Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Time: 7pm Captioned Performance
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family
Tickets: £10 & £6 (Concession) Time: 1pm & 4pm
Cinderella takes flight in this classic fairy tale, full of amazing aerial circus acts. This show is full of Fidget Feet’s humour, Cinder and Ella’s is a stunning mix of aerial feats mixed with dance, theatre, comedy and video art. A pint sized Cirque Du Soleil, Fidget Feet is an internationally renowned company that is one of Ireland’s own.
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher returns to the RSC to play King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays. This is a live screening from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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David Hull Promotions presents
1916 Tim McGarry ‘Goes Over the Top’ Thurs 13 Oct
Musicon Entertainment & Productions presents
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Maiden Voyage Dance presents
David Hull Promotions presents
The Bjorn Identity
comedy
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Quartet for 15 Chairs
Peter Corry Master of the Musicals
Tickets: £20 & £18 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
Please note that this show contains strong language and strong opinions and anyone under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
Following the success of Tim McGarry’s Irish History Lesson, Tim returns with a brand new stand-up show about our history. This time instead of taking on all of Irish history Tim will concentrate on the bits that we think matter the most. And because of the year that’s in, it can only be the 1916 Easter Rising and the Battle of the Somme.
Tues 18 Oct Fri 14 Oct
Tickets: £4 Time: 10am & 11.15am Recommended Age: 3 – 8yrs
music
Tickets: £16 Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm
The Björn Identity are undoubtedly Ireland’s greatest tribute to the world’s most famous super group ABBA. The Björn Identity exceed all expectations of an Abba tribute, from their stunning replica costumes, visual likeness and choreography, to a perfect copy of Benny’s famous white Yamaha piano. This show is an authentic ‘ABBA in Concert’ experience, featuring ABBA’s greatest hits from Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trooper and Gimme, Gimme, Gimme.
Sat 15 Oct
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Tickets: £22 Time: 7.45pm
Peter Corry returns to Theatre at The Mill with a new show celebrating the best of the musicals. Northern Ireland’s finest voice will entertain you with a night full of musical gems. There are all the classic favourites from shows like Phantom of the Opera, Grease and Oliver. Hits from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and of course songs from the brilliant Les Miserables. A night not to be missed by all musical theatre fans.
dance
Quartet for 15 Chairs is a dance piece suitable for ages 3-8 years and has been created by Enrique Cabrera a choreographer renowned for his playful and surreal dance productions. Four dancers are joined by a cast of 4 newspapers and 15 chairs and a riotous game of musical movement begins. You are encouraged to let your imagination run riot in response to their mischievous antics to the joyful music of Bach and Brian Irvine. School Workshops available on Mon 17 Oct. Each workshop is 1hr in length and is suitable for children aged 3 – 8 yrs. For further information on workshops please contact box office on 028 9034 0202 or email boxoffice@theatreatthemill.com
Theatre at The Mill
Theatre at The Mill
Tim McGarry (Blame Game, Give My Head Peace, Hearts and Minds, A Perforated Ulster) is back.
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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in association with Royal British Legion presents
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Conal Gallen – Only Joking
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Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company presents
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Memories from The Little Tin Box
Clubsound
David Hull Promotions presents
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Thurs 27 Oct
LIVE SCREENING
Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Time: 7.15pm
Fri 21 Oct music
Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
As part of our Somme Programme of Events we are delighted to present a Somme Commemorative Concert - Memories From The Little Tin Box. This special evening of remembrance is hosted by Claire McCollum and will feature music from The Royal Irish Regiment Band. Northern Irelands favourite George Jones will keep the audience amused with his music and comedy. Stunt men, violin acts and a number of local musicans also provide the ingredients of a great night. Reinactments will be performed by Living History and First Reel Film Productions will show a short film titled ‘The Tin Box’. From Cadets to Veterans this promises to be an evening of nostalgic remembrance for young and old alike.
comedy
Tickets: £20 Time: 7.45pm
Ireland’s Number 1 comedian is bringing his hilarious new one man stand up show Only Joking to the stage this Autumn. Packed full of new songs and jokes as well as some fan favourites, Only Joking is Conal’s best show to date. He has become without doubt the most popular comic in the Irish theatre scene. His brand of humour is absolutely hilarious and has all of his audiences in stitches from start to finish. With over 33 Albums to date Conal has more material than he knows what to do with and is constantly coming up with new material while on the road. He has had multi-platinum selling DVDs along with a number of massive hits and countless awards under his belt! Come along and see why he is truly Irelands best loved comedian.
Sat 22 Oct
music
Tickets: £16 & £14 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
Clubsound are the most successful comedy Showband ever produced by Northern Ireland!! A unique blend of comedy and music born out of our unique culture. The band have been making us laugh at ourselves for over 40 years and will be filling Theatre at The Mill with laughter when the original line up of George Jones, Barry Woods, Davy McKnight and Alan McCartney are joined by new boy (of 10 years) Jimmy Black. This will be a fantastic night of fun.
This is a live screening from Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company.
Theatre at The Mill
Theatre at The Mill
Thurs 20 Oct
Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborne’s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the Archie Rice in the final production for Plays at the Garrick season.
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Tavaziva: Weekend Dance Workshop Sat 29 & Sun 30 Oct
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The Elvis Spectacular
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Ballet Ireland presents
The Nutcracker WORKSHOP
Wed 2 Nov
music
Theatre at The Mill present this unique opportunity to work with distinguished Choreographer and Director Bawren Tavaziva and one of the Company’s dancers to create a new piece of work based on Tavaziva’s critically acclaimed production Africarmen.
Tickets: £17.50 & £15 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
Born in Zimbabwe, Tavaziva’s highly inventive choreography is a synthesis of ballet, contemporary and African dance and is energetic, intricate, physically challenging and highly enjoyable.
Starring Shane Richie Jr, The Dirty Dancing Show showcases all of the hits from your favourite chick flick movies and musicals. This all singing, all dancing show will have you out of your seats and dancing in the aisles!
Over this two day residency, participants will delve in to the world of ‘Africarmen’ by learning repertoire from the production and will use this to develop their own dance skills, sharing the material created, gaining performance skills and building confidence. This workshop is suitable for dancers of all abilities as well as dance students who are creating their own work. Participants will be invited to perform the work at the opening of Tavaziva’s performance of Africarmen at Theatre at The Mill on Thursday 2 March 2017.
Performed by 4 leading singers/dancers from London’s West End and supported by live musicians, this show brings the West End right to your doorstep! Put on your dancing shoes and have a wicked time with all your favourites from Footloose, Fame, Flashdance, Grease and of course Dirty Dancing - You’ll have the Time Of Your Life!
Wed 9 Nov Sat 5 Nov
music
Tickets: £16 Time: 7.45pm
Crowned European Champion at the 2012 European Elvis Championships, award winning Elvis impersonator CC Houlihan is set to rock Theatre at The Mill this autumn with The Elvis Spectacular. Backed by The Sweet Sensations and the fabulous TCB Band and featuring stunning costumes created by Elvis designers, there will be no doubt that the King is back in the building! Please note that Strobe lighting and Pyrotechnic effects will be used during this performance.
dance
Tickets: £20, £18, £16 & £14 Concessions £2 off each price Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm
Ballet Ireland is delighted to tour The Nutcracker, one of the world’s favourite ballets, to audiences nationwide this season. This timeless classic, with beautiful costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beloved & sumptuous score, takes audiences on a wondrous adventure of full of quintessential Christmas magic. Experience the beauty and magic of Ballet Ireland’s Nutcracker, performed by an international cast of world-class dancers, with the whole family.
Theatre at The Mill
Theatre at The Mill
Tickets: £30 W Time: 10am – 5pm Sunday evening includes private showing of the work created to invited family and friends. Participants must be 12yrs+ Dance qualifications are not required for this workshop.
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The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh
David Hull Promotions presents
Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland & Special Guest Anthony Toner
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Phil Coulter – Festive Recollections
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Dyad Productions presents
Christmas Gothic
Sat 19 Nov
drama
Tickets: £16 & £14 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm music
Thurs 17 Nov
Theatre at The Mill
Tickets: £17.50 & £15 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm
The show features a special tribute to Glenn Frey - founding member of the Eagles and icon of the west coast sound - who took his final bow in January this year. After 20 years of packing the crowds in, the Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh remain as popular as ever with audiences up and down the country. Join them at Theatre at The Mill in 2016 to celebrate their two decades as one of the best live bands around. Book early to guarantee your seat.
music
Tickets: £25 Time: 7.45pm
Wed 16 Nov
music
Tickets: £19.50 Time: 7.45pm
Join 6 of Ireland’s top country music singers all on one super A Night with the Country Stars Show featuring Mick Flavin, Billy McFarland, Joe Moore, Cowboy Larry and rising Star Jordan Mogey who each will showcase foot stomping country classics and ballads with a fantastic live band of top musicians . If it’s Country Music you like then this is the show for you!
From the Scottish Folk Scene of the 1960s to her performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London; Barbara Dickson has captivated audiences with her soulful renditions of material from the traditional songs of her native Scotland to her outstanding musical theatre roles. Barbara’s special guest is Anthony Toner. Currently working on new material for his seventh album, Anthony has been described as John Prine meets James Taylor in a second hand book shop.
Fri 18 Nov
music
Tickets: £24 Time: 7.45pm
Up in that Pantheon inhabited by the biggest selling recording artistes of all time in Ireland, rubbing shoulders with Bono and the Boys, you might be surprised to bump into Phil Coulter. He has performed with everyone from James Galway and the London Symphony Orchestra to Nanci Griffith and The Blue Moon Orchestra, not to mention Henry Mancini, Elmer Bernstein and Quincy Jones. Come and join Phil this Christmas where he will perform new arrangements of all his favourite classic songs from The Town I Loved So Well to Steal Away along with a seasonal selection with his very special guest, Geraldine Branagan and his musicians.
From the creators of Dalloway, The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe, Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, The Diaries of Adam and Eve and Female Gothic. Christmas: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and visitations. A time of ghosts. Following the international touring success that was Female Gothic, Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights. This dark celebration of Christmas is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan (Dalloway, Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic) and directed by Elton Townend Jones (Dalloway, The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe).
Theatre at The Mill
Sat 12 Nov
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Tues 6 – Sat 31 Dec
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comedy
Everyone hates the sound of ‘last orders’ but for Diamond sisters Holly and Ivy it also threatens a pending yuletide eviction from their precious home and pub, ‘The Rough Diamond’. Will there be any room at the INN this year? Can they rely on the support of the ‘rubbered’ regulars who prop up this local dive? Will they place all their Christmas cash and cheer on local boxer and odds on favourite Short Leg Stewarty? Or will Holly, Ivy and the rubbered regulars all have to find another Christmas grotto to get blott’oed in? Let Caroline Curran and Julie Maxwell, the winning team that brought you last year’s smash hit My Big Fat Belfast Christmas, wet your whistle this year at the Rough Diamond. Join Holly and Ivy and a host of regulars to see if they can save the Diamond from having its lights put out for ever.
Theatre at The Mill
Theatre at The Mill
Tickets: £20, £18, £16 & £14 S New Year’s Eve: £22, £20, £18 & £16 (includes after show party) Concessions £2 off each price. Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm | Sat 17 and Fri 30 Dec 6pm & 9pm | New Year’s Eve 9pm Signed performance: Fri 9 Dec at 7.45pm Recommended Age: 16yrs+
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Holywood Players presents
Rosemary Drama Group presents
Stop It Nurse
The Courtyard Theatre Sept - Dec 16
Fri 2 & Sat 3 Sept
Fri 16 & Sat 17 Sept
drama
Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm
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The Reverend Lionel Toop’s wife, Penelope, is an ex-actress. While Lionel is away from home Penelope receives a visitor – Clive. He invites her to dine in town which is out of bounds to servicemen. So he dresses in Lionel’s blacks. Unfortunately, Miss Skillon, a parishioner, sees the couple repeating one of their theatrical scenes and draws the wrong conclusion. Matters become even more complicated when Lionel arrives, followed by the Bishop of Lax, Penelope’s uncle, and a German POW disguised as a vicar! The result is…. Mayhem!
First Things First
Fri 9 & Sat 10 Sept Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm
Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm
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Bert Cooper and Harold Smiley are patients in a hospital ward together their peace is shattered as Sammy McCracken (an ardent Linfield supporter) and Felix Devlin (an equally ardent Glentoran supporter) are admitted, leading to much side-splitting antagonism. Add to this the caustic Sister, the nice but dim nurse Freda, the eccentric spinster and hospital visitor Miss Cherry and a few other hilarious characters such as the wrestler Mad McGurk, Bert’s cantankerous wife Martha and his bit on the side Dolores, and you have a recipe for hysterical medical madness and mayhem.
Pete and George are old friends, so much so that George has been Pete’s best man at both of his weddings. Pete, now happily married to Sarah, is appalled when George arrives with the news that his first wife Jessica was not killed in a climbing accident as they had thought but is alive and well and keen to resume her life with Pete! This unexpected revelation leads to a series of hilarious situations as they try to find a way out of this desperate plight without upsetting either of Pete’s wives or his second wife’s powerful mother. Another riotous comedy from the author of Beyond a Joke, Look Who’s Talking, and Bedside Manners.
The Courtyard Theatre
Theatre 3 Newtownabbey presents
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Hotbuckle Theatre presents
Off The Cuff Community Theatre Group presents
The Burial at Thebes
The Courtyard Theatre
Thurs 6 Oct Wed 5 Oct Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm
Macbeth
Sat 8 Oct
drama
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“I shall do one thing in this life – one thing certain – that is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die.”
Off The Cuff Community Theatre Group is a cross community and multi -cultural group who are working to improve the quality of the lives of our community through the medium of drama.
Spirited, independent Bathsheba Everdene must choose between her three suitors. Will she choose to marry for passion, for obligation or for true love and companionship?
The Burial at Thebes, a translation of Antigone, by Seamus Heaney. Antigone, originally written by Sophocles almost 2,500 years ago is as relevant today as it was then. This production is set in a Northern Ireland city, post the troubles.
Following on from Emma, “perfect theatre with seemingly no effort at all” BBC Radio and Persuasion - “pure theatre magic” **** The Stage, Hardy’s romance is brought to life in Hotbuckle’s trademark ensemble style.
music
Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 8pm
Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm
drama
Fri 7 Oct
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Anthony Toner: An Evening of John Prine Songs
c21 Theatre Company presents
Far From the Madding Crowd
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drama
Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm
Once again c21 Theatre Company bring Shakespeare to life on stage. Edited and directed specifically for schools by Arthur Webb, this fast-moving production follows the eventful life of the evil Scottish warrior and his powerhungry wife. Prophecy, witchcraft, murder and revenge all play a part in their tragic demise and guarantee a captivating production for audiences of all ages.
As legendary singer songwriter John Prine turns 70, one of his biggest fans – singer songwriter Anthony Toner – offers an evening in celebration of the man and his unique music. An intimate, solo show in which Anthony will play a selection of his favourites from the back catalogue - and show why Prine, one of the finest writers of his generation, remains such an influence. Expect some fine picking and singing, and an evening of classics – everything from Sam Stone and Spanish Pipedream to Lake Marie, Hello In There and Speed of the Sound of Loneliness. Anthony Toner is one of Northern Ireland’s most popular and acclaimed songwriters and guitarists – his back catalogue includes seven albums, and songs such as Sailortown, Well Well Well and The Road to Fivemiletown. For more details and updates, visit www.anthonytoner.net
Sun 9 Oct
music
Tickets: £16 & £14 (Concession) Time: 8pm
Accompanied by a live string quartet, Bookends perform the most authentic sounding tribute to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breathtaking’. Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of images and video footage, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American folk-rock duo is something of a masterpiece. Here many of the hits such as The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson and The Boxer and Bookends’ own beautiful rendition of the unforgettable Bridge Over Troubled Water. With early folk gems such as the haunting Sparrow and wonderfully poetic Bleecker Street, alongside music of Simon & Garfunkel’s solo careers, the concert is must see for any music lover.
The Courtyard Theatre
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Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween
A Moment in Time
Fri 14 Oct
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Tickets: £12 (Includes light supper) This show is cabaret style seating Time: 8pm
This very special evening of music, poetry, and song by the Courtyard Theatre Community Choir will transport the audience back to the years leading up to 1916 and the profound impact the war had on the greater Belfast Community. The evening includes classics such as I’ll Tell Me Ma; The Mountains of Mourne, When Irish Eyes are Shining, It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, Pack Up Your Troubles among others with audience members encouraged to join in a Medley of the favourite Music Hall songs of the day. This moving, poignant and at times comedic tribute to the brave men who gave their lives and the community that endured includes a supper of Irish Stew with a vegetarian option followed by Apple Pie.
Fri 21 Oct
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Ronnie Greer and his Band
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Tickets: £14 & £12 (Concession) Time: 8pm
Starz’n Stripes is a celebration of the very best in American country - a genuine live musical variety show. It includes the songs of Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond as well as a host of hits from the likes of Shania Twain, Reba McIntyre, Hal Ketchum, Tina Turner, Roy Orbison and the Eagles. Starz’n Stripes features a top quality line-up of performers including veteran entertainer Joe Mac, who fronted the College Boys, Rachel Phillips who recently starred in Nine to Five – The Musical, and Adam McDonald, well-known for his Neil Diamond show. The sounds, the lights, the music and the craic – This is one not to be missed.
Sat 22 Oct
Thurs 3 – Sat 5 Nov
family
Tickets: £6.50 Time: 1.30pm & 4pm Recommended Age: 3 – 9yrs
Mr Hullabaloo invites you to dress up and bring your trick or treat buckets for an exciting Halloween party at The Courtyard Theatre. Join Mr Hullabaloo and his cast of colourful puppet friends down in the magical pumpkin patch where an exciting autumn adventure is waiting to unfold! Throughout this special storytelling event, young children will be invited to take part in fun spooky sing-alongs and interactive stories.
Fri 28 Oct
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Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 8pm
Ronnie returns to The Courtyard with his powerhouse band, featuring some of the country’s finest musicians, including guitarist Anthony Toner and keyboard wizard John McCullough. Blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer has been at the centre of the blues music scene in Ireland now for over 40 years. Expect a night of blues, roots and a little jazz based music, played with style and conviction by the best in the business.
Wed 9 Nov
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Tickets: £8 & £7 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
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This annual festival of excellent drama presents three nights of the best one-act plays from amateur dramatic groups from Northern Ireland and beyond. Further information about the festival can be found at: www.newtownabbeydramafestival. org.uk. This year’s adjudicator is Arthur Webb. Contact the Box Office or visit www. thecourtyardtheatre.com for full details
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Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Time: 8pm
Professor Nother is giving a talk about Shakespeare authorship in the function room at the Shakespeare pub – but he doesn’t believe the man from Stratford wrote those plays. That’s Will’s cue to kick the door off the hinges and defend his reputation. Come and meet the man himself and take the lid off a legend in your local. He’ll tell you all about his family, what it’s like on tour and the glory days at the Globe. Queen Elizabeth I, Christopher Marlowe and Ned Alleyn – you’ll meet them too. Intermingled with a few of his greatest hits - and maybe a sonnet or a song.
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Fortwilliam Musical Society presents
Make Your Own Kind of Music Sat 26 Nov – Sat 17 Dec
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Sat 12 Nov
Join Mr Hullabaloo, Snow White and the seven diamond mining dwarfs this Christmas in a fun filled family adventure that will have you and your family singing, dancing and clapping along! craft
Tickets: £1.50 & £1 (Concession) Payable at the door Time: 10am – 4pm
Those looking for that special and unique Christmas gift should look no further than this year’s Festive Fair. Featuring over 40 stalls of homemade food, bespoke textiles and giftware, handmade jewellery and children’s toys, there is sure to be something to tempt everyone.Face painting and a balloon artist will keep children happy and a snack bar will provide refreshments. There will be a special show with Mr Hullabaloo at 12pm and 2pm, and visits by Santa throughout the day. Free parking is available.
Tues 15 – Sat 19 Nov
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From the creative team that brought you Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Jack and the Beanstalk, this sparkling production features an outstanding cast, puppetry, dazzling sets and lavish costumes. All ages can join in the excitement as this timeless fairytale unfolds. Special guest, Santa, will be handing out presents at the end of the show. The Courtyard Theatre and Mr Hullabaloo have produced sell out productions together for the past five years and received rave reviews from families, schools and youth organisations. With just 180 seats, this intimate venue is perfect for children to get up close to the action. Don’t miss out on the truly magical experience of a Christmas pantomime.
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Tickets: £10.50 (includes a present from Santa) S Group Discount Available Time: Weeknights at 7pm - Weekends at 1pm, 4pm & 7pm Recommended Age: 3- 12yrs Relaxed performances: Sat 26 Nov & Sat 3 Dec at 1pm Signed performance: Sat 3 Dec at 7pm
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Powerhouse Productions presents
The Old Courthouse Cine-Club presents
The Lantern Man
Matilda
Wed 14 Sept
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Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Schools (10 or more) - £5 Time: 7.30pm
Dublin, Christmas 1915. Johnny McGrath returns from action on the Western Front to a city he barely recognises. He has unexpectedly inherited hundreds of glass lantern slides, showing soldiers in action. He puts them on show to tell the public the real story of the war and brings together two women from very different social backgrounds, united by a single tragic event that unfolded in the heat of battle. As tension mounts all around him, he uncovers a piece of family history, which may help him to confront his own demons.
Sat 17 Sept
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Tickets: £3 Time: 2pm Cert: PG
To celebrate 100 years of Roald Dahl, come along to this screening of one of his most celebrated books – Matilda! The story of a wonderful little girl who loves books, happens to be a genius but has the worst parents and the worst head teacher imaginable! Directed by and starring Danny DeVito, Matilda is a joy for all ages!
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Fri 30 Sept Fri 23 Sept
music
Tickets: £17.50 & £15 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
We are delighted to welcome the wonderfully talented Maria Doyle Kennedy to the Old Courthouse stage. Maria shot to fame in The Commitments, and has established herself as one of Ireland’s greatest singers over the last twenty years. As an actress she has appeared in Downton Abbey, The Tudors, Dexter and most recently Orphan Black and this is a great opportunity to hear her perform in an intimate and relaxed venue.
Mon 26 Sept
drama
Tickets: £14 & £12 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm Contains some strong language
Two Sore Legs makes a triumphant return to the Old Courthouse following a sell-out performance last year. Starring Maria Connolly in a tour-deforce performance, Brenda Murphy’s autobiographical play explores her mother’s relationship with a married man in Belfast in the 1950s. The play explores the pain, the joy and the fall-out of this extraordinary family arrangement.
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Green Shoot Productions presents
The Headline Agency presents
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c21 Theatre Company presents
Macbeth
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Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
The Prodger tells the story of the writer’s Grand Uncle Johnny, an Irishman from Waterford who fought at the Somme, woke up in a morgue and found his right leg amputated below the knee. This one-act play highlights the plight of the forgotten: the Irishmen who fought in WW1, endured its horrors and survived, returning to a new and divided Ireland where they buried their stories, never breathing a word of them to a single living soul. This project has received financial support from The Executive Office through Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Programme.
Mon 3 Oct
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Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) – Evening Show £4.50 - Matinee, £5 school groups – 10 or more (Evening show only) Time: 11am – Schools Matinee 7.30pm
Once again c21 Theatre Company bring Shakespeare to life on stage. Edited and directed specifically for schools by Arthur Webb, this fastmoving production follows the eventful life of the evil Scottish warrior and his power-hungry wife. Prophecy, witchcraft, murder and revenge all play a part in their tragic demise and guarantee a captivating production for audiences of all ages.
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Hotbuckle Theatre presents
Amadan Ensemble presents
Irish Garden Plant Society Lecture:
Far From the Madding Crowd
Mr Mess!
‘Things that turn me on - Confessions of a plant freak’
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A Moment in Time
by Nick Macer
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Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
Thurs 13 Oct
The Old Courthouse
Sat 8 Oct The Henry Girls are three sisters whose music is infused with the rich cultural heritage of their native Donegal but with a transatlantic flavour. Over the last number of years they have become one of the finest Irish exponents of folk/roots music. Their shimmering harmonies and delicate musicianship have been revered since their early days but in the last number of years they have been renowned for their songwriting skills also. The sisters have toured and collaborated on various other music projects, most notably Mary Black, Imelda May, Clannad, Sharon Shannon, The Hothouse Flowers, Donal Lunny, Altan and Dervish.
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Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
Bruiser presents the phenomenally popular comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged); a hilarious, fast-paced frolic through the Bard’s extensive playbook. Three maniacal actors clad in tights, weave, duck and dive through Shakespeare’s entire catalogue of Comedies, Histories and Tragedies. From Macbeth to As You Like It, from Romeo and Juliet to The Comedy of Errors, this is one wild evening that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
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Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
Sat 15 Oct
Spirited, independent Bathsheba Everdene must choose between her three suitors. Will she choose to marry for passion, for obligation or for true love and companionship? Following on from Emma, “perfect theatre with seemingly no effort at all” BBC Radio and Persuasion - “pure theatre magic” **** The Stage, Hardy’s romance is brought to life in Hotbuckle’s trademark ensemble style.
Mr. Mess is a fun family show suitable for all ages. There’s no dialogue, so even the littlest audience members will be able to follow. You may even get to join in! Expect lots of fun & balloon popping in this charming show
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Tickets: £6 Time: 8pm
Tickets: £5 & £3 (Concession) Time: 11am & 2pm Recommended Age: 3 years and upwards
Mr. Mess is trying to go about his day but accidents are never far away. From uppity umbrellas to bursting balloons, nothing is going to plan. With a smile on his face & a giggle in his heart, Mr. Mess fumbles his way through the simplest of tasks. He is lanky, he’s foolish & there’s more to his briefcase than meets the eye!
“I shall do one thing in this life – one thing certain – that is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die.”
Fri 21 Oct
Family
Thurs 20 Oct
Lecture
Tickets: IGPS Members Free, Non-Members £5 (payable at door) Time: 7.30pm
Nick Macer, globe-trotting plant hunter and owner of the celebrated rare plants nursery, Pan Global Plants, in Gloucestershire, will be telling us what ‘turns him on’ about the plant world in this most interesting, illustrated lecture. Refreshments Provided, Plant raffle on evening
This very special evening of music, poetry, and song by the Courtyard Theatre Community Choir will transport the audience back to the years leading up to 1916 and the profound impact the war had on the greater Belfast Community. The evening includes classics such as I’ll Tell Me Ma; The Mountains of Mourne, When Irish Eyes are Shining, It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, Pack Up Your Troubles among others with audience members encouraged to join in a Medley of the favourite Music Hall songs of the day. This is a moving, poignant and at times comedic tribute to the brave men who gave their lives and the community that endured.
The Old Courthouse
Fri 7 Oct
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Isosceles Theatre Company presents
City Theatre Dublin presents
Moving on Music presents
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
The Successful TD
Hot Club of Cowtown
Wed 2 Nov
Fri 4 Nov
Wed 26 Oct
The Old Courthouse
The Swing Cats are Back!
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Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
‘’All human beings are commingled out of good and evil…. EDWARD HYDE alone, in the ranks of mankind, was PURE EVIL’’ An experiment to separate virtue from wickedness in his own nature results in the respectable Dr. Jekyll releasing the demon within: a malevolent force which will eventually possess him body and soul. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON’S classic story has enthralled and fascinated the world for more than a hundred years……perhaps because a Mr. Hyde lurks deep within us all, watching…. and waiting…..
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Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
The Successful TD follows the trials, tribulations, misadventures and hilarious antics of Tull McAdoo as he seeks re-election to the Dail. Can Tull retain his seat, with the help of faithful daughter Kate, or will his arch enemy Flannery scupper his plans?
For two decades Hot Club of Cowtown have been setting stages ablaze with their intoxicating blend of jaw-dropping virtuosity and down-home melodies, weaving together country, ragtime, big band jazz and blues to awesome effect. Based in Austin, Texas, the globetrotting trio, bassist Jake Ervin, guitarist Whit Smith and fiddler Elana James, use every trick in the book to get those feet tapping, playing loose with tempos or ratcheting up the intensity with fretboardblistering guitar licks, virtuosic fiddling and a Rockabilly-tinged slap-bass style.
Written by John B Keane in 1967, he displays his edge for humour and satire which will have you laughing at politics from the start! Starring Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy this is a show not to be missed!
Sat 12 Nov
Colum Sands
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Wed 16 Nov
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Tickets: £10 & £8 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
Thirty-two years after the original release of the film the award-winning Wireless Mystery Theatre presents Ghostbusters... Retro! imagining how it might have been originally transmitted if it were a 30’s radio play, with live sound-effects, music, and period commercials.
Colum Sands has been described as a poet disguised as a songwriter and a singer disguised as a story teller but few dispute that he performs in a style that is truly his own.
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Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
After their amazing performance at the Old Courthouse last year, the Swing Cats return with their live set featuring tracks from swing music legends such as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. The band put a unique, modern twist on the swing genre creating a high energy show to get toes of all ages tapping! Book your tickets before they sell out!
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Frontier Promotions presents
Mon 14 Nov music
Tickets: £15 & £13.50 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
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First broadcast in October 1939 on the American CBS, the original radio-play from which Harold Ramis largely plagiarised his 1984 film became the surprise hit of the 2014 Belfast Comedy Festival.Prepare for old-time scares. SPONSORED BY STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOWS!!!!
For many years the County Down songwriter has been weaving songs and stories that have taken him to stages around the world. Colum is also a BBC radio presenter, has produced around one hundred albums, working with young musicians and veterans like Joan Baez and Pete Seeger, and he was shortlisted for three nominations for the 2009 Grammy Awards.
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National Trust Ulster Gardens Scheme Review 2016
David Hull Promotions presents
Tues 6 – Sat 10 Dec Tues 13 - Sat 17 Dec
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Tickets: £5 Time: 7.30pm
Following the success of Tim McGarry’s Irish History Lesson, Tim returns with a brand new stand-up show about our history. This time instead of taking on all of Irish history Tim will concentrate on the bits that we think matter the most. And because of the year that’s in, it can only be the 1916 Easter Rising and the Battle of the Somme.
A picturesque review of the gardens opened in 2016 to raise funds for the Ulster Gardens Scheme, enabling the continued restoration and maintenance of many of the Trust’s fine gardens. Join the members of their Committee for a virtual tour of some of Northern Ireland’s best gardens and for a light seasonal supper afterwards.
What are the funny myths and facts about 1916? Why do we take our history so seriously? And how can we stop taking it seriously? He will ask serious questions, like - What can we learn from 1916? What would the people of 1916 think today? How the hell can we know? And frankly who cares?
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Expect myths to be exploded and sacred cows to be slaughtered but above all expect laughs.
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Tickets: Evening performances £10 all seats Schools performances: £9 all seats Time: Tues 6 Dec: 7pm Wed 7 Dec - Fri 9 Dec: 10am; 1pm; and 7pm Sat 10 Dec: 1pm; 4pm; and 7pm Tues 13 - Fri 16 Dec: 7pm Sat 17 Dec: 1pm; 4pm; and 7pm Relaxed Performance: Fri 9 Dec 7pm Captioned Performance: Fri 16 Dec 7pm
Tickets: £18 & £16 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm
Thurs 17 Nov
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Mr Hullaballoo and The Old Courthouse Theatre presents
1916: Tim McGarry Goes Over The Top
Saturday 26 Nov
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Prepare to soar away on a magical carpet ride of non-stop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular pantomime adventures of all time – Aladdin.
With Jingles the Jester
Featuring an outstanding cast of live performers, puppetry, dazzling sets and lavish costumes, children of all ages can join in the excitement and enter a whole new world as our spectacular story unfolds! Full of laughter and fun, Aladdin will be a fun filled family adventure that will have you and your family singing, dancing, and clapping along. Don’t miss out on the truly magical experience of a Christmas Pantomime.
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There are no online booking fees and customers can select their own seats. Online tickets can be printed at home, posted or collected at the Box Office. Group bookings If you are a group of friends, family or work colleagues or even a school of 10 or more, a group discount is available for the shows indicated.
Exchanges Tickets may be exchanged for seats of the same or higher value for a performance of the same production up to 48 hours before the performance. Exchanges are strictly subject to availability. A handling fee of £2 will be charged per ticket. All original tickets must be produced in person before an exchange can be processed. Transaction fees will be retained in the event of an exchange or refund (where applicable)
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First Gallery Side Stalls (QQ / 1-34) Second Gallery Stalls (A-F / 1-16) Second Gallery Side Stalls (AA / 1-26) Assistance Companion Seat Restricted View (50% Discount)
Venue details
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pm Opening hours will be extended for all evening events featured in this guide. By phone: 028 9442 8331 Online: www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/oldcourthouse Facebook: Old Courthouse, Antrim
Your personal data The personal details required to administer your booking will be securely stored by the theatre. Please inform us if you do not wish to receive theatre information. We will endeavor to comply with the data protection act.
A key priority at the Old Courthouse is the provision of physical and sensory access for audiences, visitors and performers with disabled access control, disabled lift and accessible toilet facilities
All mobile phones and pagers must be switched off. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium. The use of cameras, video and tape recording equipment is not permitted in the theatre without prior permission from management.
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The Old Courthouse Theatre Box Office Our Box Office is located in the Theatre in Market Square
Refunds Please note we are unable to offer refunds except in the event of a cancelled performance. This does not affect your statutory rights.
The Old Courthouse, wheelchair spaces are available in the auditorium (at front of house and at balcony level) and can be reserved via the box office but not online. Please make your requirements known at time of booking so that staff can best assist.
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Opening hours Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Before performances 7pm - 8pm By phone: 028 9034 0202 Online: www.thecourtyardtheatre.com Facebook: The Courtyard Theatre
Reservations Tickets can be reserved for a maximum of five days, all reserved tickets must be paid for in full five days prior to the performance date. Tickets not paid for by this time will be released for sale.
The Theatre Experience Please arrive on time, latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance before being admitted into the auditorium. All patrons must hold a ticket for entry into the auditorium.
The Courtyard Theatre Box Office Our Box Office is located at Ballyearl Golf Fitness Arts
Concessions Where applicable, concession rates are identified as part of the ticket price for a show and are available to students under 18, over 60s, unwaged, and registered disabled. Proof of status is required before entry to show.
Accessibility The Theatre at The Mill is fully accessible and includes wheelchair accessible seating, Sennheiser infra-red hearing system compatible with induction loop system, baby changing facilities and lift access. At The Courtyard Theatre there is lift access to the auditorium & mezzanine and accessible toilets & baby changing facilities at ground level. A full access guide is available from our website and box office.
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Theatre at the Mill Box Office Our Box Office is located in the theatre behind Mossley Mill
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The Courtyard Theatre Seating Plan Antrim Area Hospital (3.5 miles)
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The Old Courthouse is located at Market Square in the heart of Antrim town centre. The building is located within a pedestrian priority zone with the main approach on foot along lower High Street or alternatively from the Castle Mall car park near to Castle Way. There are a number of car parking options close by including the Castle Mall car park, on-street parking along High Street (restricted during daytime hours) and a public car park on the Lough Road accessed via Halls Bridge/Sixmilewater boardwalk.
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The Theatre at The Mill is located at Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA. The Courtyard Theatre is located at Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre, 585 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ. Only 10 minutes from Belfast, there is ample FREE parking. Directions Simply take the M2 out of Belfast towards Antrim, exiting at Sandyknowes roundabout, take the A8 towards Larne. Drive through 1st roundabout and turn right at the 2nd
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