May - August 2024 Programme

F A S HI ON THE W ITH OUT N E DRA SO AMA WOU A

Welcome to our Summer season of events.

Looking ahead, we have a rammed packed line up for you, this May to Aug. From comedy gold and soulstirring music to compelling drama and delightful family activities, there's something to brighten everyone's presummer days.

A standout in our season is the acclaimed West End production, Woman In Black. This captivating show, having mesmerised over 7 million people worldwide, promises a week of unparalleled fear and suspense this May. It's an experience not to be missed.

We are also thrilled to announce the return of the InterAct Youth Arts Festival. Packed with a variety of free workshops and events in house and in the community, it’s a wonderful opportunity for our community's young talent to shine and explore their creativity.

Amid these exciting offerings, we also shared our significant economic impact throughout the N.W and celebrated our recent accolade as Arts Organisation of the Year. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you back to our theatre for another season of extraordinary performances. It's going to be a memorable time, and we can't wait to share it with you.

We're on the brink of some truly exciting developments at the Millennium Forum, as we embark on a significant auditorium refurbishment. It's all part of our preparations for a grand celebration of our 25th anniversary in 2026. A heartfelt thank you for all your continued support and that of our fabulous sponsors during this time of transformation – it's greatly appreciated.

David McLaughlin Chief Executive

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SHOW

Diona Doherty –- Got MILF?

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Dr John Cooper with special guest Mike Garry

Daniel O Donnell

CHAOS Fighting Championship

Uk Pink Floyd

Peppa Pig

Women On The Verge of HRT

Page 16 Sun 19 May PCA Irish Open

Page 19 Tues 21 – Sat 25 May

The Woman in Black

Page 20 Tues 28 & Wed 29 May Rock Trolls

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Page 34 Wed 26 – Sat 29 June

Page 36 Thurs 4 – Sat 6 July

Ciaran Bartlett

Queen By Candlelight

Seven Drunken Nights

David O’ Doherty, Tiny Piano Man

Serena Terry, All Tied Up

Imelda May: In Conversation and Performance

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Available Light

Ed Byrne, Tragedy Plus Time

John Mc Nicholl

Shamrock Tenors

West Side Story

Paul Smith, Pablo

Page 37 Mon 8 - Sat 20 July Interact Youth Arts Festival

Page 38 Thurs 15 – Sat August Sweeney Todd

Diona Doherty

Star of Derry Girls, series regular on The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol, The News Quiz, Breaking the News, Secrets of the Circuit, A Perforated Ulster and Give My Head Peace, Diona Doherty is taking a brand new show, Got MILF?, on her first ever stand up tour

Date: Friday 3 May

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £16.50 Includes Development Fee

Got MILF?

around the country.

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Dressed as an army of rock warriors, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra performs whilst immersed in a candlelit fantasy forest. Expect reimagined classic hits from AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, System of a Down and many more.

Date: Monday 6 May

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £41.50 Includes Development Fee

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Date: Wednesday 8 May

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £26.00 concessions available - Includes Development Fee

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John Cooper Clarke with special guest Mike Garry

The Godfather of Punk Poetry, phenomenon Dr John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. The original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.

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Daniel O’Donnell

With a primetime TV show every Saturday night in the USA, and having the number one show with his Opry le Daniel TV series in his native Ireland, it’s fair to say that when Daniel sings ‘How Lucky I Must Be’ as the title track on his new album, he really means it!

Date: Friday 10 May

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £39.50 & £44.50. Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)

Chaos

Date: Saturday 11 May

Time: 12noon & 6.30pm

Tickets: £46.50 - All Day Ticket - Contact Box Office, 12noon: £21.50, 6.30pm: £36.50

Includes Development Fee

Chaos is Ireland's longest running active MMA show. It has previously featured fighters such as Conor McGregor, James Gallagher, Norman Parke, Rhys McKee, Artem Lobov, Paddy Holohan etc. www.millenniumforum.co.uk

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Daniel O’Donnell

With a primetime TV show every Saturday night in the USA, and having the number one show with his Opry le Daniel TV series in his native Ireland, it’s fair to say that when Daniel sings ‘How Lucky I Must Be’ as the title track on his new album, he really means it!

Date:

Time:

Tickets:

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455

UK Pink Floyd

Date: Sunday 12 May

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £25.00, £27.50

Includes Development Fee

Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE' tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live - featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music.

Peppa Pig

Date: Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 May

Time: Wed 1.00pm & 4.00pm, Thurs 10.00am & 1.00pm

Tickets: £19.50, Children: £17.50, Infants (6 months-11months): £9.50, Family Ticket (4 seats): £65.00

Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)

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Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.

Women On The Verge Of HRT

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GBL Productions presents a Northern Ireland comedy classic. Women on the Verge of HRT is the story of two middle-aged Belfast women, Vera and Anna who head off to Donegal on a weekend away for the annual concert by their super-star idol, Daniel O’Donnell. They get more than they bargained for.

Date: Friday 17 & Saturday 18 May

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £26.50 Includes Development Fee

www.millenniumforum.co.uk

PCA Irish Open

This show will act as a qualifying event for the PCA British Finals in October & the PCA Universe on 28th May including Team Ireland selection.

Date: Sunday 19 May

Time: 10.00am

Tickets: £31.50,Under 12 years: £16.50 Includes Development Fee

Direct from London’s West End after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre, The Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this criticallyacclaimed international show that has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide and continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

Date: Tuesday 21-Saturday 25 May

Time: Tues, Wed & Fri 8.00pm, Thurs 1.30pm & 8.00pm, Sat 2.30pm & 8.00pm

Tickets: Opening Night: £20.00 concessions available

Wed & Thurs: £22.50, £24.50, £26.50, £29.50 concessions available

Thurs Matinee: £21.50, £22.50, £24.50, £27.50 concessions available

Fri & Sat: £24.50, £29.50, £34.50, £39.50

School Matinee - £11.50

Includes Development Fee

The Woman in Black

Direct from London’s West End after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre, The Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this criticallyacclaimed international show that has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide and continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

Date: Tuesday 21-Saturday 25 May

Time: Tues, Wed & Fri 8.00pm, Thurs 1.30pm & 8.00pm, Sat 2.30pm & 8.00pm

Tickets: Opening Night: £20.00 concessions available

Wed & Thurs: £22.50, £24.50, £26.50, £29.50 concessions available

Thurs Matinee: £21.50, £22.50, £24.50, £27.50 concessions available

School Group Offer (Thurs) - £11.50, Fri & Sat: £24.50, £29.50, £34.50, £39.50

Includes Development Fee

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Studio 47 Presents Rock Trolls

Studio 47 presents its end of year showcase which tells a story of how Rock Trolls try to take over the world and dominate it with rock music. With over 200 students energetically taking to the stage over the two nights from ages 3 to 19 it's a feel good foot tapping youth production not to be missed.

Date: Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 May

Time: 7.00pm

Tickets: £11.50 Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)

Paddy Raff

Sensory Musical Theatre Group, 1.30pm - 3pm

4th , 11th , 18th , 25th May - Millennium Room

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June, 6 July - Millennium Room

Energy Train, 10.30-12.30pm

ACCESS EVENTS

8th, 22nd May - Studio

Act Your Age Drama Workshop, 2pm - 3.30pm

9th May, 13 June, 11 July & 8 Aug - Studio

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance on Tour, 2pm - 3.30pm

14th May - Park Hall, Park Village

Moves and Melodies, 2pm - 3.30pm

23rd May & 20th June, 18th July and 22nd August - Studio

Memory Train, 2pm - 3.30pm

23rd May & 20th June, 18 July & 22 August, - Green Room

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance - Dougie Breslin, 2pm - 3.30pm

30th May & 27th June, 25th July and 29th August - Studio

Energy of Light Disco - 15 and Over, 8.30pm - 10.00pm

31st May & 21st June - Studio

EXHIBITION: My Perfect Day: Our Perfect Day - Intergeneration exploration with Dementia Social Groups and 6 local schools (OLT)- Launch, 11am - 1pm + Forum opening hours for exhibition

19th June - 4th July - Piazza

Energy of Light Disco - Kids and Juniors, 4-5pm is 0-6 years & 5-6pm is 6-14 years

22nd June - Studio

Access in partnership with

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Ciaran Bartlett

Bringing his arena-filling set to our stage, GIANT sees Ciarán tell outrageous stories, sing filthy songs, spin bad yarns and drop knockout one liners. Following the sold out Majestic UK and Ireland tour Ciarán’s cutthroat comedy style is sure to have you laughing and possibly weeping.

Date: Friday 31 May

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £16.50 Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)

Queen By Candlelight

Direct from New York’s Carnegie Hall and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen anthems. Featuring a cast of West End Singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience the music of Queen as you have never seen it before.

Date: Wednesday 5 June

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £21.50, £27.50, £34.50 Includes Development Fee

www.millenniumforum.co.uk

Seven Drunken Nights

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners returns to our stage as part of its biggest ever tour. Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.

Date: Thursday 6 June

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £29.00 Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)

David O’Doherty

Tiny Piano Man

Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4).

Date: Saturday 8 June

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £25.00 Includes Development Fee

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one.

Serena Terry All Tied Up

After the incredible success of her first stand up UK and Ireland tour, Serena Terry is going back on the road in 2024 with a brand new show and even bigger venues. Serena will take audiences through the trials and tribulations of being a working mum, how she’s coping with a new career, mental health, marriage and perimenopause.

Date: Saturday 15 June

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £26.50

Imelda May:

In Conversation and Performance

In a special finale to the inaugural YES Festival, Imelda May discusses in conversation her songwriting and her debut poetry collection, A Lick and A Promise, and performs an acoustic set of some of her favourite songs.

Date: Sunday 16 June

Time:7.30pm

Tickets: £26.50 Includes Development Fee

McCrea Music and Theatre Presents Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

McCrea Music & Theatre proudly presents Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat! A night that will surely get you singing and clapping along! Come and see the wonderful pupils at MMT and all their hard work over the past year as we present to you our first musical on the Millennium Forum stage.

Date: Tuesday 18 June

Time: 7.00pm

Tickets: £11.50 Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)

Stage Beyond Theatre Company Available Light 29

When Verdigris Flint and Melchisedech Bradley of Available Light Productions set out to make a documentary at the expense of a theatre group made up of people with learning and other challenges, they get more than they bargained for - and a lot more than they were expecting ... Once again STAGE BEYOND challenges itself and its audiences with a play of purpose and humour - this time specially written for the company by poet and playwright Damian Gorman. Guaranteed to be an unforgettable night at the theatre and dedicated to the memory of much loved company founding member Catherine Campbell.

Date: Wednesday 19 June

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £17.50 Includes Development Fee

www.millenniumforum.co.uk

Ed Byrne Tragedy Plus Time

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Date: Thursday 20 June

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £29.00 Includes Development Fee

John McNicholl

Join John McNicholl for a night of the best in Country Music. Featuring songs from his many albums, some old Country and new Country and Irish classics.

Date: Friday 21 June

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £26.50 Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)

Shamrock Tenors 33

The Shamrock Tenors are Northern Ireland’s premier folk and traditional vocal group. Featuring vocalists from the West End and all your favourite songs including Danny Boy, Whiskey in the Jar, The Parting Glass and Wild Rover this is a show for all ages, performed with that cheeky Belfast charm!

Date: Saturday 22 June

Time: 8.00pm

Tickets: £23.50, £27.50, £29.50 Includes Development Fee

www.millenniumforum.co.uk

The Grove Theatre Group Presents West Side Story

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The Grove Theatre Group brings the world's greatest love story to our stage.

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time.

Date: Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 June

Time: Wed-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 4.00pm & 8.00pm

Tickets: Opening night offer £20.00, Thurs & Sat Matinee £22.50 concessions available, Fri & Sat Eve £24.50 concessions available, Early bird ticket available before 1st April, contact Box Office

Includes Development Fee

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Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Paul Smith - Pablo

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. This is Paul Smith's biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke.

Date: Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 July

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £30.50 Includes Development Fee

The Ignite Project CIC presents Sweeney Todd

Following on from their run of Footloose the Musical last summer, The Ignite Project CIC is proud to present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This amateur youth production has a cast of young performers from all across the North West.

Date: Thursday15 – Saturday 17 August Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £12.50, £16.00, £17.50. Family Ticket (4 seats)

£65 (top price seats only) Includes Development Fee

Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455 (Option 1)