MFSept-Dec2022

There will be lots of laughs this season as Comedy continues to be very popular with our audiences with acclaimed comedian, JACK DEE, in September quickly followed by Derry Girls’ favourite Uncle Colm, KEVIN MCALEER with a brand new show. TOMMY TIERNAN is back for three hilarious nights in the same month while we’re thrilled to see DARA O’BRIAIN return at the end of the month. Our favourite Aussie export, Ireland’s own JIMEOIN, will also tread our boards, as will DANIEL SLOSS; while JOANNE MCNALLY makes her debut in her show THE PROSECCO EXPRESS. We are delighted to welcome ROB BECKETT and, due to demand, we have had to add an extra night for SARAH MILLICAN before Christmas.

We have drama with the Pulitzer Prize winning play, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, brought to us by the Bardic Theatre. Hit of The Edinburgh Festival, MYRA’S STORY takes its final curtain call in September; whilst BLOOD UPON THE ROSE returns in October and Diona Doherty’s brand new BRIDESMAIDS OF NI debuts in the same month.

We have a wide range of music with ASLAN, FONTAINES DC, FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK and the ever popular NATHAN CARTER being only some of those featured this season.

We are delighted to welcome Ballet Ireland with their production of NUTCRACKER SWEETIES, a favourite in our Christmas season. The City of Derry International CHOIR FESTIVAL returns this October with an exciting week long programme of live and virtual events.

We also have fun for families with ADVENTURES ON OLD MCDONALD’S FARM and, of course, our very favourite way to close the season, “Oh Yes It Is!” - with CINDERELLA, our professional homegrown pantomime, starring the wonderful Conal Gallen in his long awaited return as Buttons.

We hope you can join us in our busy season! We appreciate your continued and valued support now more than ever. You can view our full programme at millenniumforum.co.uk

Thanks to all our patrons, funders and sponsors for their continued support as always.

David McLaughlin Chief Executive

Welcome to our September-December brochure.

This season, we can assure you of a very warm welcome to another great programme of shows to take us right through Winter.

Daniel O’Donnell

Daniel O’Donnell is back on our stage for the first time since he did his live stream show in Oct 2020.

2021 was a special year for Daniel as he celebrated his 60th birthday, marking it with a brand new album ‘Daniel O’Donnell 60’ featuring thirteen tracks of new recordings. Fans will remember his feel good single, ‘Down At The Lah De Dah’, also released last year with a video that went viral and put a massive smile on everyone’s face.

Daniel’s recording career has now spanned forty years and, in 2021, Daniel broke his own world record by becoming the first recording artist to chart at least one new album each year in the UK Artist Albums Chart for 34 consecutive years.

Loyal fans are delighted that Daniel is getting back to touring and Daniel is just as excited about it as they are.

He says: “I have so missed our live shows, there is nothing like performing to a live audience. I cannot wait to see you all.”

Both concerts this year will be filmed for later TV broadcast.

Date: Wed 31 August & Thurs 1 September

Time: 7.30PM

Tickets: £39.50, £44.50

Aslan

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, popular Irish group, Aslan, will make a welcome return to the Millennium Forum as part of an extensive national tour.

Aslan, came together as a band in 1982, which means they are forty years together in 2022 an amazing achievement for any band. Over the forty years they have had numerous chart successes, toured the world, broken up, made up and given us some classic songs such as This Is and Crazy World. Today, Aslan continue to entertain the masses in many of Ireland’s and the UKs premier venues.

Date: Fri 2 September

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £30.00

Includes Development Fee

Buy 10 tickets get two free

The Elvis Spectacular Adventures On Old MacDonald’s Farm

With the Baz Luhrmann ‘Elvis’ movie currently a smash hit worldwide, The King is right back on top! If you've seen the movie, now see the Number 1 Elvis show!

The Elvis Spectacular is Ireland’s premiere Elvis show. Now in its 26th year on the road, it features the ultimate Elvis performer European Champion, Ciaran Houlihan with his TCB Band and the Sweet Sensations.

To complete the illusion that you're actually at an Elvis concert, there are authentic costumes created by Elvis’ original costume maker, Gene Douchett, as well as brand new big screen projections.

Don’t miss out and end up in Heartbreak Hotel ...book now!

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 of the colourful characters that 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 brought to you by DreamWorld Promotions is a thrill for younger children.

Suitable for aged 1 - 8 years

Date: Sat 3 September Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £21.50

Includes Development Fee

Buy 10 tickets get two free

Date: Sun 4 September

Time: 1.00pm & 3.00pm

Tickets: £11.50

Includes Development Fee

The ‘Recovery In Motion’Conference 2022 Glengarry Glen Ross

The Northwest’s first addiction conference celebrating recovery.

The importance of hope and the positive impact of change.

#motionchangesemotion 2022

Date: Wed 7 September Time: 9.30am 4.30pm Tickets: £5.00

Includes Development Fee

Glengarry Glen Ross is a play that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1984.

Thirty years ago, in 1992, it was released worldwide in cinemas starring Alec Baldwin, Jack Lemon, Al Pacino and Kevin Spacey among other Hollywood greats.

The play shows parts of two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate agents who are prepared to engage in any number of unethical, illegal acts (from lies and flattery to bribery, threats, intimidation and burglary) to sell undesirable real estate to unwitting prospective buyers. Nominated for four Tony awards including Best Play, Best Director, and two Best Featured Actor nominations, this gripping piece of theatre, brought to us from the Bardic Theatre, has continued to thrill audiences around the world for over three decades. Widely considered one of David Mamet’s greatest works.

Early bird offer: first 100 tickets £13.50. Buy 10 tickets get two free

Date: Thurs 8 September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £16.50

Includes Development Fee

Jack Dee

Off The Telly

Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.

“In these difficult and uncertain times, people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in”, says Jack. Star of TV sitcoms, Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh, Jack also hosts the legendary Radio 4 Show, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. He has also presented the Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two, C4’s The Jack Dee Show, ITV’s Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, BBC’s Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. Other sidelines include Motivational Speaking, which Jack describes as “basically a total waste of time, talking to losers, but the cash is decent” and then adds “don’t print that”. It’s so hard to tell when he’s being serious.

Suitable for Age

Date: Fri 9 September

8.00pm

£24.50

Kevin McAleer Why Am I Here?

Kevin McAleer's hilariously boring Uncle Colm persona in Derry Girls has drawn a whole new wave of followers to his live shows!

Here they are discovering what the legions of regular fans have been feasting on for yearsthe Tyrone space cadet's legendary command of language, timing and delivery which remains razor sharp, and his timeless brand of pure balderdash is funnier than ever. In 'Why Am I Here?', McAleer asks the big questions about the meaning of life, and spectacularly fails to answer them. You might not be any the wiser afterwards, but you definitely won't be bored.

Date: Thurs 15 September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £25.00

Includes Development Fee

Myra’s Story

Brian Foster’s award winning, record breaking play has been the smash hit of both the 2019 and 2021 Edinburgh fringes, playing to packed houses, rousing standing ovations and five-star reviews. It has been described by many as the finest piece of theatre they have ever seen.

Living homeless on the streets of Dublin, middle-aged Myra McLaughlin is a foul-mouthed, feisty, street drinker. She is also immensely funny and self deprecating. And she takes no prisoners in giving us an hilarious, shocking, and ultimately heart-breaking re-enactment of her fall from grace, from fresh-faced teen bride with all to live for, to her pitiful condition of today.

Along the rollercoaster journey Myra takes us on, we experience Dublin working class life and death at its maddest, funniest and cruellest. And we meet a amazing bunch of Dublin characters who have coloured Myra’s life. Including Bob Dylan fan, Tommy ... habitual scrounger Tina the Tap … heavy smoker Big Bridie and her husband Jimmy the Tadpole … innocent little Norris the Gnome … and cross-eyed Matilda and her partner, Christy, Dublin’s hairiest man. You’ll split your sides laughing with Myra. You’ll break your heart crying with Myra. What you will never do … is forget her.

Date: Fri 16 & Sat 17 September Time: 8.00pm

£19.50 Includes Development Fee

“Five stars are not enough to do it justice! Hosannas are what Hewitt-Twamley and Derry playwright Brian Foster deserve for this soul-searing drama about those we pass by every day.” ***** Scottish Daily Mail.

Gavin JamesTommy Tiernan Tomfoolery

Following sell-out shows earlier this year, Tommy Tiernan is back on our stage with his brand new stand up show ‘Tomfoolery’ - a high energy mix of outrageous and whimsical flights of fancy.

His legendary record breaking ticket sales extend across the world. The Star of Channel 4’s hit show Derry Girls and Live at the Apollo (BBC) and the host of his own highly critically praised improvised chat show with RTE 1.

Tommy has been a stand up comic now for more than 25 years and he has appeared on countless television shows including The Late Show with David Letterman and has had his own one hour special broadcast on Comedy Central, USA. He’s been accused of blasphemy in the Irish senate, voted Ireland’s funniest living person and hailed by Billy Connolly as one of his three favourite comedians in the world.

EXTRA DATE DUE TO DEMAND

Date: Thurs 22, Fri 23 & Sat 24 September Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £31.50

Includes Development Fee

Gavin James, whose song craft has been the key to unlocking 1.5 billion streams, 6 million monthly listeners at Spotify and 32 Platinum and Gold records across the globe, performs on our stage as part of his Irish headline tour to coincide with the release of his upcoming 3rd studio album.

The Dubliner has come a long way from his early days busking on Grafton Street. His international touring has resulted in 250,000 ticket sales for his headline shows across the world, including two nights at Dublin’s 13,000 capacity 3Arena. Last year, he made a triumphant return to the live arena, when he played to 40,000 people in Switzerland. Gavin kicked off 2022 by headlining the New Year’s Day festival at Dublin Castle and he also joined James Blunt on his UK Arena tour earlier this year.

Date: Sun 25 September Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £31.50, £34.50

Includes Development Fee

Dara Ó Briain

So, Where Were We?

We are delighted to welcome popular comedian, Dara O’Briain, to our stage as part of a brand new tour. At the end of his last tour, Dara had performed the show "Voice Of Reason" 180 times, over 2 years across 20 countries, from Auckland to Reykjavik, from Moscow to New York; and by March 2020 he was ready for a break! He would now like to apologise for saying that and will never wish for anything like that again. Yes, he's back on tour, and he will never stop again, because that's clearly what caused all this trouble. Instead, in his new show 'So, Where Were We?" Dara will hardly mention the last year and a half, because, Jesus, who wants to hear about that, but will instead fire out the usual mix of stories, one-liners, audience messing, and tripping over his words!

Date: Thurs 29,

8.00pm

£24.50

30

Dara Ó Briain is back on tour, with a brand new show!

The Greatest Love Of All

The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids.

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show.

Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids –a chart topping artist in her home country of South Africa – who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica and featured on Fox TV’s ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ and BBC1 TV’s ‘Even Better Than the Real Thing’.

With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state of the art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. The two hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘How Will I Know’, ‘One Moment in Time’, ‘I Have Nothing’, ‘Run to You’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘Greatest Love of All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Queen of the Night’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and more.

Date: Sun 2 October

8.00pm

Daniel Sloss Can’t

‘DANIEL SLOSS - CAN’T is the all-new, 12th solo show by Scotland’s international comedy superstar and we are delighted to welcome him to our stage for the first time.

Daniel’s previous ground-breaking, global smashhits include ‘HUBRiS’ (the world’s biggest solo comedy touring show for most of 2021 as reported in Pollstar) and ‘X’ (his acclaimed tour de force which toured non stop for 300 performances over 17 months around the globe. Daniel’s first book “Everyone You Hate is Going to Die” was published by Penguin Random House in 2021, and his Netflix specials ‘DARK’ & ‘Jigsaw’ are both streaming in 190 countries, in 26 languages with the infamous ‘Jigsaw’ credited with causing over 120,000 breakups and 300 divorces worldwide (fans even bring their divorce papers for him to autograph at shows).

“Dirty, sweet and clever” - (New York Times) Contains strong language. Suitable for Age

Jimeoin

The Craic!

JIMEOIN - THE CRAIC! - A not-to-be-missed hilarious night of world-class stand-up comedy and pure-and-simple great craic!

Jimeoin is acclaimed around the world as one of live comedy's masters and we are absolutely delighted to welcome him back for one night only in 2022. Book early. All his 2021 shows sold out so grab your tickets fast!

“At the top of his game... didn't leave a dry eye in the house” - (Manchester Evening News)

“A comic dynamo... exemplary stand-up comedy.” (The Herald)

“A comic masterpiece” - (Mail on Sunday)

Contains strong language.

Suitable for Age 16+

Date: Fri 7 October

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £29.00

Includes Development Fee

Buy 10 tickets get two free

14+

EXTRA DATE DUE TO DEMAND

Date: Sat 8 & Sun 9 October

Times: Sat 8.00pm, Sun 7.30pm

Tickets: £26.00

Includes Development Fee

Blood Upon The Rose

Blood Upon The Rose tells the sad and tragic story of Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford, set against the Easter Rising in Dublin, 1916.

Plunkett’s love for Grace, immortalised in the song of the same name, comes to a tragic end with his execution in the Stonebreakers’ Yard after his marriage to her the previous night in the chapel in Kilmainham jail. The humour, the wit, the passion and the pain are all laid bare in this epic production.

So, sit back and let the cast and musicians of the River Tall Theatre Company take you right back to the heart of Dublin 1916.

Written and produced by Gerry Cunningham.

Date: Fri 14 & Sat 15 October

Times: Fri 8.00pm, Sat 3.00pm & 8.00pm

Tickets: £19.50, £24.50, £28.50

Includes Development Fee

Carmina Burana CITY OF DERRY INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL

Rajaton

The City of Derry International Choir Festival is back with a bang for its 10th edition and opens with a spectacular concert performance of the epic, Carmina Burana.

The 2022 Festival Chorus (made up of singers from across the North West) will be joined by Northern Ireland’s premier symphony orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, for this opening gala performance. Soloists include Derry’s own operatic sensation, Laura Sheerin, internationally renowned tenor Benito Rodriguez and rising star baritone Omar Lara, from the Opera Studio Beckmann, Mexico, all under the baton of esteemed opera conductor Gabriel Bebeşelea.

The concert opens a five day celebration of everything that choral music has to offer, which will take place from Wednesday 19 to Sunday 23 October in venues across the city.

The Finnish word Rajaton translates as "boundless" – accurately describing this six voice acappella phenomenon’s approach to music.

In 2022, Rajaton are celebrating 25 years of music-making together, and as part of the 10th City of Derry International Choir Festival, they will perform in Derry for the first time with an exciting mix of musical styles, ranging from pop to jazz to classical music.

The inspirational ensemble’s deep passion for choral music and sheer enjoyment of singing has won the hearts and acclaim of audiences and critics worldwide. Their energy – infectious; their ability to entertain and inspire – boundless!

Date: Wed 19 October

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £13.50 & £21.50

Includes Development Fee

Date: Fri 21October

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £13.50 & £21.50

Includes Development Fee

The Illegal Eagles

Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the legendary US West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles, in 1971, The Illegal Eagles returns for another outstanding show promising their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from The Eagles’ back catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy and many more.

An Evening With Ken Doherty andDennis Taylor

Date: Wed 26 October Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £29.50 & £32.50

Includes Development Fee

Beginning with a fun and entertaining exhibition match, the boys follow with a live “no holds barred” interview about their illustrious careers around and away from the table. The microphones will then be given to the audience as they become the stars and ask the questions in a Q&A session.

There will be a limited amount of VIP tickets available, which will include premium seats and meet and greet plus professional photo with Dennis and Ken.

These tickets will sell quickly, so early booking is strongly advised. We can’t wait to see you on what will be a incredible night!

Date: Thurs 27 October Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £31.00. VIP tickets: £66.50

Includes Development Fee

Snooker stars Dennis Taylor and Ken Doherty return to Ireland for a special tour.

Bridesmaids Of NI

The Northern Ireland Bridesmaids story has arrived!

We can’t promise you Melissa McCarthy or Kristen Wiig but we can guarantee you a hilarious show that promises to be a girl’s night out to remember. Written by local TV comedienne Diona Doherty and with an all star cast, Jayne Wisener (Sweeney Todd with Johnny Depp, Inbetweeners), Kerri Quinn (Coronation Street, Derry Girls) and Diona Doherty (The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol).

Becky, the loyal as a dog Maid of Honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Sarah, on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. However, competition between Becky and Sarah’s new BFF Tiffany (she’s so gorgeous you could smack her) over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the wedding planning that the two best friends have talked about since primary school. Prepare yourselves for dance offs/sing offs and eventually tear offs at the Hen do…in a caravan!

Will this wedding story have a happy ending or will the best friends tear each other apart?

Grab your tribe and throw on your garter for a hilarious night out filled with laughter and tears.

Date: Fri 28 & Sat 29 October

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £24.00 concessions available

Includes Development Fee

16+

bad language and

Bodybuilding Show

Hosting our Mr & Ms Ireland/First Timers competition.

This show will also act as a qualifying event and selection for Team Ireland for the PCA World Championships on 20th November.

Lost In Music One Night at the Disco

Date: Sun 30 October

Time: 10am

Tickets: £30.00. Under 12s: £15.00

Includes Development Fee

Join us as we recreate the magical 70s taking you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco!

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists including Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. The feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home!

Date: Wed 2 November

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £30.00

Includes Development Fee

Buy 10 tickets get two free

Ryan McMullan

Ryan makes a welcome return to our stage following his hugely successful show last October.

Last year, he played to 40,000 people with Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic followed by sold out shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leicester. He now embarks on his Irish tour which includes a hotly anticipated turn in Dublin’s Olympia.

Sixties Gold 2022

The All Hits Show

Date: Thurs 3 November

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £28.50

Includes Development Fee

A must for 60's music fans.

Join some of the original and biggest names from the era that created pop.

Who can forget The Tremeloes featuring Chesney Hawkes with hits like 'Silence is Golden' and 'Even the Bad Times are Good’?

Herman's Hermits performing 'There's a Kind of Hush' and 'No Milk Today'.

Marmalade, the Scottish beat champions with 'Ob La Di, Ob La Da' and 'Falling Apart at the Seams'

Spenser James from the Searchers singing 'Needles and Pins' and 'Don't Throw My Love Away'.

Special guest from the USA is Gary Puckett with his massive world wide hit 'Young Girl'.

All joined by Gerry's Pacemakers singing the hits they performed with Gerry Marsden around the world; 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Ferry Across the Mersey'.

Date: Sat 5 November

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £34.50, £36.50

Includes Development Fee

Nutcracker Sweeties

Rob Beckett

This holiday season, the curtain rises on Ballet Ireland's Nutcracker Sweeties, a re-telling of one of the world’s favourite Christmas ballets.

It’s a magical Christmas Eve. Ciara and her brother Fionn are on a shopping trip to a famous department store in Dublin. They wander off from their parents and the magic of Nutcracker and Christmas begins... The two are rescued by the Nutcracker doll who comes to life before they are surrounded by a glorious blizzard of snowflakes. The Sugar Plum Fairy greets them leading Ciara into the kingdom of the sweets where the beautiful Christmas windows come to life.

Choreographed by Morgann Runacre Temple, this exciting production of the festive classic performed by a cast of world-class dancers will appeal to audiences of all ages with its fairy-tale magic, beautiful costumes and a re imagined Tchaikovsky score.

10 tickets

free

Date: Wed 9 November Time:

Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.

Host of BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Rob is also the star of BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC Two’s Mock The Week, ITV’s Play To The Whistle, ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and Sky’s A League of Their Own. And he is a host of Dave’s podcast, The Magic Sponge, alongside Jimmy Bullard and Ian Smith.

"There are hints that his eyes are set firmly on arenas that are as big as his mouth of his”– Metro

"Lights up the stage with his magnetic personality (not to mention the dazzle from his teeth)" Mail on Sunday

Date: Thurs 10 November Time: 8.00pm

Festival Of The Dead

Europe's biggest touring Hallowe’en show returns with its high octane mash up of circus, clubbing and carnival set to a blazing live soundtrack spanning rock, metal and the dark side of DnB and electronic music.

Featuring a hoard of giant creatures, four metre tall puppets, magical creations and enigmatic characters ready to take your breath away. Entertaining over 150,000 people in five years with incredible performers, musicians, acrobats and residents who deliver an experience like nothing else.

Please note: our guests are as much a part of the show as the performers. Come dressed in your deathly best!

Date:

Chaos

Derry's only MMA event which also features a submission grappling card.

Chaos will showcase the top martial art talent from around the Northwest and all across Ireland.

The show that brought Conor McGregor to Derry twice!

Fastlove

Date: Sat 12 November

Time: 11.30am & 7.00pm

Tickets: £16.50 (11.30am); £31.50 (7.00pm)

Includes Development Fee

Now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Playing all the hits: Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.

Date: Thurs 17 November

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £31.50

Includes Development Fee

Buy 10 tickets get two free

Direct from London’s West End, this is a nostalgic celebration of the global icon, George Michael.

LMS 60th Anniversary Concert

Following on from their multiple awards from the Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) in June 2022.

The Londonderry Musical Society are delighted to present their 60th Anniversary Concert with special guests and former LMS members, Margaret Keys (Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady 2004) and Fr Eugene O’Hagan (Caliph in Kismet 1996). We are also delighted to welcome Louis Fields (St Columb’s School of Music) as our Musical Director.

This concert is hosted by local Rotary Clubs with proceeds to their local and international charities.

Who are we?

AAA is a charity housed in the Millennium Forum. We are working towards equal participation and access to the arts and the theatre for all.

What do we do?

We fundraise and liaise with people who live with a disability so we can make small changes that will make big differences to the experiences of everyone who visits and participates in the arts and visits the theatre.

To find out more information or if you would like to support our activities please contact: Lisa Heaney Tel 028 71272779 or email lisah@millenniumforum.co.uk

Date: Fri 18 November

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £18.00 Includes Development Fee

Knot Again starringConal Gallen

Clubsound 50 Years On

Are you ready for the wedding of the year?

A hilarious brand new comedy play written by Conal Gallen and his son Rory. Fr Big Mad Micky O’Reilly, Betty Head and her son, Dick, all make a welcome return, along with some new and old guests. Nothing goes as planned, as Bridie convinces her hapless husband, Willie, to renew their wedding vows in the hope that she will get a brand new kitchen. The comedy and confusion will keep you in stitches!

EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY ADVISED

Clubsound are still going strong and enjoying life after fifty years of being on the road.

Clubsound were the most successful comedy showband in Northern Ireland from the 60's to the current days. Iconic comedy songs such as 'Belfast, Belfast' and 'The Singing Farmer' belied the fact that the band were also gifted musicians, be it playing a Glen Millar Medley, a traditional folk song such as 'Mary from Dungloe' or their tribute to the super b's the Beachboys, The Beatles and the Bee Gees.

The current line up features George Jones, David McKnight, Barry Woods, Alan McCartney and Jimmy Black

Date: Sat 19 November Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £25.00

Includes Development Fee

Date: Thurs 24 November Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £22.50

Includes Development Fee

Joanne McNally

The Prosecco Express

Due to a relentless ageing process, Joanne is suddenly in her late thirties with no husband, no kids, no pension and no plan. She is full of questions: if she doesn’t birth anything, who will be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone? Can she start a GoFundMe page to get a golden tomb built for single people to get buried in together, or do we all just get thrown into a mass grave and covered in cat hair? When a man on a dating app identifies as 'spiritual', is it safe to assume he has the personality of a spoon? If you do all your drinking in the bath, can you write it off as self care?

“Dark, hilarious, strangely reassuring”

stop, Netflix.”

Irish Daily Star

Dates: Fri 25 & Sat 26 November

8.00pm

£22.50

Development Fee

Independent], Joanne is on a mission to solve absolutely nothing.

Described as 'a truly gifted stand up' by The Sunday Times, join Joanne as she revisits her irreverent and critically acclaimed show, The Prosecco Express

Legends Of American Country 2022

Fontaines DC

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live, Europe’s No1 multi award winning show returns for another fantastic night of Country Music nostalgia.

The 2022 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers as well as new tributes to icons, Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, John Denver and Jim Reeves.

The show features four fantastic singers accompanied by a superb live band who will transport you all the way to Nashville and back in one memorable night.

“As good a Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville.” - Country Music Northern Ireland.

Fontaines D.C. are an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin in 2017. The band consists of Grian Chatten, Carlos O'Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Tom Coll.

To celebrate the release of ‘Skinty Fia’, the band makes their Forum debut as part of a UK/Ireland tour and hot on the heels of their recent appearance at the Glastonbury Festival. ‘Skinty Fia’ operates as the album’s anchor, setting the tone for the rest of the record, as the band explores new musical terrain while lyrically they grapple with a need to broaden their horizons following a recent relocation to London.

Date: Sat 3 December

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £23.50

Includes Development Fee

Date: Tues 6 December

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £31.50, £34.50

Includes Development Fee

Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter is the hottest property on the Irish Country Music scene.

Expect a sensational night of live music and entertainment as Nathan performs a selection of his greatest hits.

Not to be missed.

Date: Fri 9 December Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £30.00

Includes Development Fee

Talon –The Best Of Eagles 25th Anniversay Tour

Talon has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK

The 25th Anniversary Tour will once again feature The Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. This world class seven-piece band have become a brand name in their own right who are not only revered by their peers and respected by the music industry, but are dearly loved by their massive and expanding fan base.

Date: Sat 10 December Time: 8.30pm

Tickets: £27.50

Includes Development Fee

Fairytale Of New York

Direct from the West End and following a phenomenal sell out debut tour, Fairytale of New York is back with an even bigger production for 2022.

This is the ultimate feel good Irish inspired Christmas show. Featuring all your favorite Christmas songs alongside some of the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time.

“What a show! 5 stars.” - BBC

Date: Wed 14 December

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £27.00

Includes Development Fee

Accessible Performances

Access in partnership with

Dementia Tea Dances In the Studio

2pm - 3.30pm

Thursday 15 September

Thursday 27 October

Thursday 24 November

Energy of Light Discos

In the Studio Kids - 4pm - 5pm

Juniors -5pm - 6pm

ACCESS EVENTS

Saturday 24 September

Saturday 29 October

Saturday 26 November

Saturday 17 December

15 and Over 8.30pm - 10.00pm

Friday 30 September

Friday 28 October

Friday 25 November

Friday 16 December

Moves & Melodies

In the Studio

2pm - 3.30pm

Thursday 22 September

Thursday 20 October

Thursday 17 November

Thursday 8 December

For further information on the above accessible events, Tel Box Office on 02871264455 or email Access Manager

Lisah@millenniumforum.co.uk

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler

The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.

In this, her sixth international tour, you’ll learn about what happens when your mouth seals shut, how to throw poo over a wall, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger, a surprisingly funny smear test, and how truly awful a floatation tank can actually be.

Sarah has spent the last year writing jokes and growing her backside. She can’t wait to get back on the road and make you laugh.

The Magic Of Christmas

EXTRA DATE DUE TO DEMAND

Date: Thurs 15 & Fri 16 December Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £29.00

Includes Development Fee

This popular, magical concert returns to ease you into the festive spirit.

Conductor Alfonso Casado Trigo will lead the Ulster Orchestra in an entertaining night for the whole family that is guaranteed to help you forget the present wrapping and turkey stuffing and fill you with Christmas joy! Enjoy an enchanting programme of Christmas and movie classics including White Christmas, O Holy Night, All I want for Christmas and more…

Date: Tues 20 December Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £16.00, £22.00, £27.00

Includes Development Fee

Philomena Begley

60 years in Country Music

She has been at the forefront of Irish Country Music for sixty years and has enjoyed a glittering career that has seen her achieve countless accolades and dozens of No1 hit songs including ‘The Blanket on the Ground’, ‘Truck Driving Woman’ and ‘The Queen of the Silver Dollar.

Philomena has performed on stages all over the world to legions of fans and appeared with Porter Wagoner on the Grand Old Opry in Nashville. Join Philomena and guests Mick Flavin, Kenny Archer and Boxcar Brian for this special show to mark the outstanding career of a true Legend.

The Fureys

Date: Wed 28 December

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £26.50

Includes Development Fee

Buy 10 tickets get two free

Legends of Irish music, The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs ‘I Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet 16’, ‘The Green Fields Of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare To Here’ and many more, return for their tenth visit to our venue.

The Fureys have been entertaining audiences worldwide for over forty years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul II.

Date: Thurs 29 December

Time: 8.30pm

Tickets: £25.00

Includes Development Fee

Philomena Begley, widely known as the Queen of Irish Country

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PAGE DATES SHOW

Wed 31st Aug & Thurs 1st Sept Daniel O’Donnell

Fri 2nd Sept Aslan

Sat 3rd Sept

The Elvis Spectacular

Sun 4th Sept Adventures On Old Mac Donald’s Farm

Wed 7th Sept The Recovery In Motion Conference

Thurs 8th Sept Glengarry Glen Ross

Fri 9th Sept Jack Dee

Thurs 15th Sept Kevin McAleer

Fri 16th & Sat 17th Sept Myra’s Story

Thurs 22nd - Sat 24th Sept Tommy Tiernan

Sun 25th Sept Gavin James

Thurs 29th Sept – Sat 1st Oct Dara O’Briain

Sun 2nd Oct The Greatest Love Of All

Fri 7th Oct Daniel Sloss

Sat 8th & Sun 9th Oct Jimeoin

Fri 14th & Sat 15th Oct Blood Upon The Rose

Wed 19th Oct Carmina Burana

Fri 21st Oct Rajaton

Wed 26th Oct The Illegal Eagles

Thurs 27th Oct Ken Doherty/Dennis Taylor

Fri 28th & Sat 29th Oct Bridesmaids Of NI

Sun 30th Oct PCA Bodybuilding Show

Wed 2nd Nov Lost In Music

Thurs 3rd Nov Ryan McMullan

Sat 5th Nov Sixties Gold

Wed 9th Nov Nutcracker Sweeties

Thurs 10th Nov Rob Beckett

Fri 11th Nov Festival Of The Dead

Sat 12th Nov Chaos

Thurs 17th Nov Fastlove

Fri 18th Nov LMS 60th Anniversary

Sat 19th Nov Knot Again starring Conal Gallen

Thurs 24th Nov Clubsound

Fri 25th & Sat 26th Nov The Prosecco Express

Thurs 1st Dec – Mon 2nd Jan Cinderella

Sat 3rd Dec Legends Of American Country

Tues 6th Dec Fontaines DC

Fri 9th Dec Nathan Carter

Sat 10th Dec Talon – The Best Of The Eagles

Wed 14th Dec Fairytale Of New York

Thurs 15th & Fri 16th Dec Sarah Millican

Tues 20th Dec Ulster Orchestra – The Magic Of Christmas

Wed 28th Dec Philomena Begley

Thurs 29th Dec The Fureys

The Millennium Forum would strongly advise all patrons to allow sufficient time for parking, especially at peak times, as latecomers will not be admitted to performances until a suitable break. Cast may be subject to change.

Postal Address: Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street, Derry/Londonderry. BT48 6EB

BOOKING: Bookings can be made in person, by post or by telephone. Call our Box Office on 028 (048 from ROI) 7126 4455 (choose option 1). Book online by visiting our website at www.millenniumforum.co.uk. Once tickets are issued they cannot be exchanged or refunded.

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday- Saturday

9.30am – 5pm. Open one hour before performance each day.

PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash and any major credit/debit cards (no service charge). When collecting pre-paid tickets at the Box Office, proof of identification is required.

PHONE BOOKINGS: Tickets must be collected within three working days of booking otherwise they may be resold unless payment has been received. Tickets can be posted but an administrative charge of £1.20(UK) and £2.00(ROI) will apply. Alternatively, they can be held at box office for collection on the evening – there is no charge for this service. Calls may be monitored for training purposes.

THEATRE GIFT VOUCHERS: Treat your loved ones to a theatre gift voucher. Details available from the Box Office. The ideal gift! Vouchers can now be purchased online at millenniumforum.co.uk

GROUP BOOKINGS: For many performances a discount is offered for party bookings and school groups. Please ask at the Box Office for more information.

CONCESSIONS: Concessions will be available for some of our performances to Senior Citizens, Children under 16, Students (valid I.D. card required) and the Unemployed (valid I.D.required).

BABES IN ARMS: For selected children’s performances only, all children under one year old may go free. However all patrons must be in possession of a valid ticket. Please ask at the Box Office for further details. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to all of our performances.

DRINKS IN AUDITORIUM: For selected shows, drinks may be brought into the auditorium in plastic glasses.

STROBE LIGHTING, SMOKE EFFECTS & FLASHING LIGHTING:

Some performances may use special effects such as strobe lighting, smoke effects and flashing lighting. If such effects are to be used, notices will be placed at the doors of the auditorium and on our digital screeens. Contact Box Office in advance for further information.

LATE COMERS: Shows start on time, please do not be late. Latecomers will only be admitted if there is a suitable break in the performance, which may not be until the interval. Please note that this rule will be strictly enforced.

AUDITORIUM: Cameras, tape recorders and video cameras are not permitted in the Auditorium without the expressed permission of the Millennium Forum management. All mobile phones must be switched off. Glass, hot food or hot drinks are not permitted in the auditorium at any time. There is a strict no smoking policy including E cigarettes.

SUPPORT ACTS: If information on support acts is available the Millennium Forum management will inform customers of these in advance but on occasions this may not be possible.

DEVELOPMENT FEE: The Development Fee is your chance to contribute to the future of the Millennium Forum and to invest in our future development. Every ticket purchased for a show is subject to a small premium of £1.50.

HEARING LOOPS: The Millennium Forum’s Auditorium and Box Office are equipped with a hardwired Induction Loop system for people with a hearing difficulty. Please switch your hearing aid to T position if you need to use this system.

INFRA- RED HEARING LOOP: Headsets and necklaces can be obtained from our Customer Services Officers or Duty Manager.

ACCESS FOR ALL MEMBERSHIP SCHEME. Our Access for All Scheme has been designed for people with physical/sensory or cognitive disabilities, and is a practical display of the Millennium Forum’s belief that there should be equal access to our theatre for everyone. For an application form and more information regarding this scheme contact lisah@ millenniumforum.co.uk. Information can also be downloaded from millenniumforum. co.uk under “access”.

TOUCH TOURS can be arranged by contacting the Millennium Forum.

NOISE REDUCING HEADPHONES are available for use at all shows. If required please ask a member of staff.

COURTESY WHEELCHAIR: The Millennium Forum has a courtesy wheelchair that is available for assisting customers to their seats. However, it cannot be used for the show duration.

AUTISM/DEMENTIA FRIENDLY: As part of our commitment to Access for All we have introduced a colour code scheme for our auditorium doors to assist with ease of access. Each door into the auditorium will be coded with a colour as well as a letter. To assist our patrons to find their way through our building we have a Meet The Staff picture board near our front door. We have a quiet space for any access needs available in the Foyle room.

LARGE PRINT SEASON BROCHURE: Our large print programme can be downloaded from the top of our home page on our website. We also have the Browse Aloud facility.

BOOSTER SEATS: A limited number of booster seats are available for all performances. Please ask at the Box Office for further details.

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CAR PARKING: Foyleside East Car Park is open 24 hrs - 7 days a week for theatre goers. There are a number of other car parking facilities in the city centre, within a five minute walk from the Forum, such as Whittaker Street Car Park (Just behind Foyle Street and next to the Foyle Street Bus Station), Quayside, Queen’s Quay Car Park, Foyle Road, Foyle Valley Railway Museum, Bishop Street Car Park and Victoria Market Car Park. In total, there are in excess of 2500 offstreet car parking spaces in the city centre.

CHANGING PLACE FACILITY: The Millennium Forum has a Changing Place facility which provides patrons with a fully accessible toilet/changing facility that includes a hoist and space to accommodate a number of carers. It is situated on Level 2 in the Main Piazza. Access can be gained by a Radar key or by any member of Millennium Forum staff.

COVID GUIDELINES: Check millenniumforum.co.uk for the most up to date information.