The Market Place Theatre Season Brochure Sept - Dec 2023

SEASON AT A GLANCE

SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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

PROTECT YOUR TICKETS

Nothing is more disappointing than not being able to attend an event you’ve been looking forward to. When you purchase refund protection, at least you won’t be left out of pocket.

We’ve partnered with Booking Protect to offer customers the world’s most flexible and comprehensive refund protection cover. Simply select additional refund protection at the checkout or when booking through our Box Office, and you’ll have peace of mind that you can request a full refund if certain unexpected circumstances occur and you have to miss an event. We hope this option will give you even more flexibility and security when purchasing tickets with us!

MORE ENTERTAINMENT FOR LESS THIS AUTUMN

FIRST-TIME BOOKERS

First time bookers get £5.00 off their next booking.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

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

STUDENT STAND-BY TICKETS

A limited number of student standby tickets will be available for £5.00 on the week of a show. These are subject to availability. Enquire at box office for details.

CONCESSION TICKETS

Concession tickets are offered on some of our shows for Senior Citizens, Students, Disabled Patrons And Unemployed. Enquire at box office

£5 SEATS

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

SOCIAL MEDIA OFFERS

Like Our Facebook Page f /marketplacearmagh or Follow Us On Twitter t @mptarmagh and get £2.50 off your next booking. One time offer only.

CREATING THE IDEAL NIGHT OUT…

DRINKS PROMOTIONS FOR AUTUMN 2023

SEPTEMBER 2 Bottles of Cider [Magners Or Rekorderlig]

£9.00

OCTOBER 4x 330ml bottles of beer

£15.00

NOVEMBER 2 x 1/4 bottles of wine

£8.00

We are also pleased to offer a wide range of premium gins & tonics.

DECEMBER 2 Winter Warmers [Hot Whiskey, Hot Port, Hot Brandy]

£8.00

Stay tuned to The 4th Wall’s social media for tailored special promotions for shows.

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

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ENJOY EATING IN AN AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT BEFORE THE SHOW

Armagh is Northern Ireland’s ‘Food Heartland’. Passionate producers, quality artisan creators, and award-winning chefs are transforming Armagh into a gourmet hub and are fast gaining a tasty reputation. The Market Place Theatre has teamed up with this long line of award-winning restaurants to offer a great dining experience before the show.

CHARLEMONT ARMS HOTEL

57-65 English Street, Armagh BT61 7LB

Situated a two-minute walk from the theatre with customer parking for diners, The Charlemont Arms continues to serve the finest of local seasonal produce.

Food served daily: Lunchtime [12noon-2.30pm], and evenings [5.00pm – 8.00pm]. Booking is essential. Visit our Facebook page to see our latest offers.

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DANTE’S ARMAGH

81 Upper English Street, Armagh

Dante’s Armagh serve up fresh Stone Baked Pizza, Stacked Burgers, Traditional Pasta, Loaded Sides and Refreshing Cocktails. A short walk from the Market Place Theatre with dining available from 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. A perfect start to your night out at the Market Place.

Bring your tickets along to receive a 10% discount on show nights.

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EMBERS RESTAURANT

7 Market St, Armagh BT61 7BW

The perfect destination in Armagh for an affordable, relaxed, casual dining experience. Embers is located only 50 meters away from The Market Place, so is the ideal venue to start your night at the theatre. Owned by husband & wife, John & Sarah Murray, this family run business serves great local produce at affordable everyday prices but without compromising on quality or service. The restaurant is fully licensed with a brand-new cocktail menu. Early bird and à la carte menu with fresh daily specials available.

Booking is advised for pre-theatre dining.

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FRIARY RESTAURANT AT ARMAGH CITY HOTEL

2 Friary Road, Armagh BT60 4FR

From traditional tastes to exciting new flavours, the Armagh City Hotel offers a range of dining options to suit all tastes. The Friary Restaurant, open Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday lunchtime, offers an intimate atmosphere and plenty of food for thought, whilst our Callan Lounge; open daily from lunchtime to late evening, offers secluded corners, a cosy fire

and a relaxing atmosphere. All this plus the hotel’s Deli, also open daily, available for those wanting a snack or lighter meal. Using the finest local produce and the latest international techniques, our awardwinning chefs have designed mouth-watering food to suit all tastes.

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KEEGANS BAR AND BISTRO

48 Irish Street, Armagh BT61 7EP

Offering a unique dining experience. Relax and soak in the atmosphere while enjoying delicious freshly prepared food with a varying menu to accommodate all tastes and prices to suit all pockets. We regularly offer a two or three course meal deal which is a big hit with locals and visitors alike. You can choose to dine in our traditional bar area or move through to our newly opened dining area. Serving food Wednesday – Sunday 12-9pm

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MULBERRY BISTRO

6 Cathedral Road, Armagh

BT61 7PX

Located opposite the stunning Saint Patrick’s Cathedral [Roman Catholic], the award-winning Mulberry Bistro offers picturesque scenery accompanied by exceptional cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch every day, as well as evening dining every Friday and Saturday night.

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THE GATHERING ROOMS

4 Vicars Hill, Armagh BT61 7ED

The restaurant is a Social Economy project supporting young people with autism to gain skills to move forward into employment.

Just a short walk from the theatre with one of the best views of Armagh City, serving seasonal locally sourced food from our Early Bird menu with BYO option available.

Booking is essential

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THE PARKLAND ARMAGH

7 Newry Road, Armagh, BT60 1EN

The Parkland is situated at the County Armagh Golf Club with views overlooking the Cathedral City. Award winning local chefs bring the best of casual and fine dining to the heart of the city sourcing the finest ingredients from nearby farmers and producers. Newly established in 2021, the restaurant has already achieved Restaurant of the Year awards in consecutive years. Ever-changing menus leave a new dining experience to be enjoyed every six weeks.

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ULURU BAR & GRILL

3-5 Market Street, Armagh BT61 7BW

Uluru Bar & Grill is an awardwinning restaurant based in Armagh city’s historic Market Place area. Awarded for its casual dining, the Australian neighbourhood style restaurant celebrates authentic cooking with an Australian twist. We are open Tuesday to Sunday 12pm to 8.30pm offering theatre goers the perfect chance to savour superb food and an extensive drinks & cocktail menu!

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AUTISM IMPACT AWARD

Here at The Market Place Theatre, we’re delighted to be able to announce that we’ve received the Autism Impact Award in association with Autism NI.

The award is in recognition of staff training and recent improvements at The Market Place, made to enhance the experience of visitors with autism. A range of adjustments include relaxed performances to reduce anxiety and provide a less stressful experience, a chill-out area to take a break during performances, and a pre-visit guide and virtual tour to view the building before your visit. Please contact the Box Office for further details.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENINGS

London’s National Theatre makes world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And now, they make it for everyone.

National Theatre Live is National Theatre’s ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre to venues in the UK and internationally, and The Market Place Theatre is delighted to be involved.

With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to each play, you can now attend every performance as it happens, in all its glory.

This is theatre for everyone.

Certificate 15

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge [Fleabag, Killing Eve] and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Following a box-office record-breaking run in cinemas in 2019, the one-woman show returns to the big screen.

Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.

The hilarious, award-winning play that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, was filmed live on stage in London’s West End in 2019.

Presented by DryWrite, Soho Theatre and Annapurna Theatre.

May contain strong language and adult themes.

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

WITTY, FILTHY AND SUPREME GUARDIAN

DREAMWORLD PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

ADVENTURES ON OLD MCDONALD’S FARM

Sat 2 Sept | 2.00pm & 4.00pm | £10.00

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 aged 3-9 years.

SOUL STREET PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS MADE IN TENNESSEE

Thurs 7 Sept | 8.00pm | £24.00

Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ brand-new show, ‘Made in Tennessee’ - the soundtrack of American Country.

With a band made up of some of the UK’s finest country musicians, ‘Made in Tennessee’ takes you through the decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern-day Country heard around the world.

Featuring classics from Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank, legends like Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood and modern country superstars such as Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.

Book your tickets now to experience the best show east of Tennessee.

ARMAGH FOOD & CIDER WEEKEND

Thurs 7 - Sun 10 Sept

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WHITE ORCHID PROMOTIONS LTD PRESENTS HERE COME THE GIRLS

Fri 8 Sept | 8.00pm | £22.50

Eleven amazing diva tributes in one great show! Celebrating some of the finest female artists of all time… Featuring Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Annie Lennox, Gloria Estefan, Blondie, Katy Perry, Adele, Abba and Bananarama!! All of your favourite songs from your favourite female artists spanning five decades, in one spectacular, fun, fast paced, energetic show!

POWERFUL AND MOVING. TOMMY SANDS

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

MOYA BRENNAN, CLANNAD

MOVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS TRÚ

Fri 8 Sept | 8.00pm | £15.00

The trú was a mythological trio of poet-musicians who were revered throughout the Celtic world. Some believed their songs and stories came to them from the future while others maintained that the trú were possessed by spirits during performance. As such, they were considered gatekeepers to the Otherworld. It’s here where trio TRÚ draw their inspiration.

Michael Mormecha [percussion/vox],

Zachary Trouton [guitars/vox] and

Dónal Kearney [flute/vox] come from different musical backgrounds.

The three are children of the Peace Agreement in post-conflict Northern Ireland. From their British-Ukrainian, Ulster-Scots and Irish heritage, they have inherited an unusual and fruitful ethos based on respect and exploration. Despite their individuality and an eclectic repertoire of influences from Clannad to Nine Inch Nails via Joni Mitchell and The Beatles, the trio’s collective chemistry is enchanting audiences with powerful storytelling and noteworthy songcraft. These are stories told with a contemporary voice. There is nothing traditional about TRÚ except the songs themselves.

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

ONE WAY TO BROADWAY

Sat 9 Sept | 7.30pm | £11.00 H

Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre is back with their sell-out musical concert, ‘One Way to Broadway’! Fresh from their successful run of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, Building Bridges is ready to tread the boards once again with toetapping melodies, breathtaking performances, and a vibrant celebration of the arts, which promises an unforgettable night of fun and entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Join this talented cast of local people as they showcase 25 unforgettable songs from past concerts and celebrate their fifth ‘One Way to Broadway’ performance. Secure your tickets now and embark on this sensational journey as Broadway is brought to life once more!

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING

Thurs 14 Sept | 7.30pm

London’s National Theatre makes world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And now, they make it for everyone.

National Theatre Live is National Theatre’s ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre to venues in the UK and internationally, and The Market Place Theatre is delighted to be involved.

With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to each play, you can now attend every performance as it happens, in all its glory.

This is theatre for everyone. Watch the website at visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre for details of the screening on this date.

LDN WRESTLING

The Superstar Wrestling Live Tour is coming for an evening of riproaring action. Expect to see edge of your seat, death-defying moves as the stars of wrestling take part in action-packed matches for the whole family to enjoy!

The 2023 show sees top wrestling stars from the world’s leading federations battling it out for the prestigious Heavyweight Championship.

Matchmakers have promised that the main event of the evening will be for the Championship and will also include solo, and the huge rumble main event.

Book early for the best seats. This was an immensely popular event last time around. Get those foam fingers at the ready for a night of family entertainment you will not forget! Suitable for the entire family - there’s even a family ticket price!

TRUTH, LOVE OR PROMISE

Fri 15 Sept | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc]

Internationally acclaimed writer and actor Nuala McKeever [In The Window] is back with a new onewoman drama about identity, love and the power of friendship. Set in a creative writing class in Belfast, this poignant dark comedy looks at what happens when things don’t go the way we want in life.

We meet Brenda, Maureen and Joanna, who each week get to know each other through their stories. But it’s clear that it’s the things they’re leaving out that really tell the tale. And when the truth turns out to be shocking, they have to decide what really matters most – Truth, Love or Promise.

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

THAT WAS ASTOUNDING! HUMOUR AND PATHOS CHEEK BY JOWL. THAT WAS PURE O’CASEY OR SHAKESPEARE. JIM LOCKHART

Thurs 21 Sept | 8.00pm | £18.00

Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, ‘Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years’ has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA, receiving standing ovations and selling out theatres night after night.

Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel. The show is a celebration of the unprecedented rise to fame of two boys from Queens, New York, who went on to become the most successful folk-rock duo of the 1960s, selling 38 million albums in the US alone, and receiving ten Grammy Awards.

They are championed as “one of the best vocal groups touring today”, whose sounds are “simply breath-taking’’.

ONE OF THE GREATEST TRIBUTE SHOWS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD’ BBC AND ITV BROADCASTER

TWO AND ONE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE FLOWERS OF MAY

Thurs 21 Sept | 8.00pm | £14.00 | £12.00 [conc]

“He’s going to have his struggles, but his autism is only one aspect of who he is.”

Written by Matthew McMahon, ‘The Flowers of May’ brings you inside the world of two parents raising a child with a hidden disability while facing up against the social stigmas that come with it.

David and Lisa had visions of what being a parent would be like, but their lives suddenly changed when their son, Conor, was diagnosed with autism.

Together they journey through the joys and challenges of being a parent of a child with ASD. Along the way they must deal with patronising in-laws and exclusionary neighbours, while also trying to get past their own differences.

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

Suitable for age 14+ as may contain strong language.

UP THE POLL

STARRING CONAL GALLEN

Fri 22 Sept | 8.00pm | £25.00

Conal Gallen and his writing partner and son, Rory, have just written their 7th comedy play! And it is guaranteed to have audiences in stitches once again! Bridie Murphy is a lovable battle axe, living with her husband, Willie.

But when election time comes around, things start to liven up. Father Big Mad Mickey O’Reilly, Betty Head and her son, Dick, all become involved, whether by choice or by accident. If you thought that politics was corrupt, wait until Bridie sticks her oar in. As one political commentator put it, “She even makes Trump look intelligent!”

Early booking is strongly advised. Recommended age 16+, as may contain strong language and adult themes.

LITTLE ROUND RECORDS LTD PRESENTS

MOVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS

RBG TRIO

Fri 22 Sept | 8.00pm | £15.00 £5.00 [students]

Formed in 2019, The RBG Trio is a collective of three of Ireland’s leading jazz artists – Meilana Gillard [tenor saxophone], Dave Redmond [bass], and Kevin Brady [drums].

Renowned for their tight interplay and incredible storytelling, the band have carved out a ‘must see’ reputation. With blues always in their foundation, the trio’s sound ranges from pre to post-bop, soulful to grunge, free to swinging.

The trio’s repertoire ranges from the traditional saxophone trio canons of Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, to more contemporary and improvised output.

It is an approach where free-form exploration rubs shoulders with reimagined music from the likes of Nirvana and Soundgarden.

Ultimately, nothing is off limits. It is a band led by tunes – mainstream or lesser known, self-penned or reinterpreted, traditional or contemporary. If it works, it works. Additionally, each member of The RBG Trio composes for the band, which lends to the trio’s diverse output and constant surprise.

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

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS STAND-UP SESSION

Sat 23 Sept | 8.00pm | £16.00

A unique night full of laughter and craic as four of the country’s finest stand-up acts take to the Market Place stage.

Teresa Livingstone is a musical comedian and a classy lady, or at least she tries to be, despite everything being a 40-something Northern Irish woman throws at her. One of Northern Ireland’s top comedy acts, she has appeared on BBC’s The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol and Late Licence. Don’t miss her unique blend of stand up, songs, gin and ‘going out’ leggings.

Mark McLernon is a strange stand-up comedian from the Mid-Ulster town of Magherafelt. He has a surreal take on life and is a very, very silly man. He has been gigging for ten years and has supported the likes of Tim McGarry and Colin Murphy. When he’s not on stage you can find Mark indulging in his hobby – working as a full-time Maths teacher.

Paddy McGaughey is the resident compere of the successful Braid Comedy Club and has supported Tim McGarry on all his stand-up tours. He won Comic Relief at the Pavilion Comedy Club comedy competition and has written two stage plays.

Sean Hegarty is a Northern Irish one-liner comic, famous for his sharp wit and hilariously dry jokes. He has performed at The Edinburgh Comedy Festival and on radio and TV.

Recommended for age 16+ as may contain strong language and adult themes. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret style seating layout.

GBL Productions Presents THE HEN DO

Tues 26-Wed 27 Sept | 8.00pm | £23.00

Have you been missing Bridesmaids’ Becky? Worry no more! Because bonkers Becky from the smash hit, ‘Bridesmaids of Northern Ireland’ is back - and this time it’s SHE who is getting married!

Alongside her little sister Katie and her Mum Sally, Becky heads to Ibiza for her ‘away hen’. Between meeting every ex Becky’s ever dated, being put through their paces by a ‘beefy’ Scottish aerobics instructor and spending the night banged up abroad, Becky’s ‘Hen Do’ inevitably gets wild.

MEPC MUSIC LTD PRESENTS MICHAEL ENGLISH IN CONCERT

Fri 29 Sept | 8.00pm | £26.50 H

Come and join Michael English and his superb band for a fantastic night of entertainment covering all Michael’s hits, along with classic favourites.

Michael English is one of Ireland’s top country music performers, who has won countless awards for his energetic performances and musical talents. An accomplished songwriter, pianist and accordion player, he performs concerts and dances to sell-out crowds throughout Ireland, the UK and further afield.

This is a show that you just simply cannot miss!

To top it all, Becky and her sister learn that their mum never had the chance to have her own Hen Do and conspire to give their Mum the time of her life.

Expect glow sticks, cocktails, banging tunes and loads of chaos, as our gang celebrate dysfunctional family relationships and free tequila on this roller-coaster of a Hen Do.

Written by Diona Doherty, ‘The Hen Do’ is her much anticipated follow-up to ‘Bridesmaids of Northern Ireland’.

Recommended for age 16+ as will contain strong language and adult themes.

THE MURDER OF MICHAEL COLLINS

Fri 29 Sept | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc]

The incredible story of the death of Ireland’s first Commander-in-Chief. An audio-visual spectacular featuring hundreds of images, shocking new research and incredible songs, seeking to unravel the secrets and lies around what happened that fateful day in August 1922.

Did Michael Collins have a secret son in London? Was he really going to keep to the Anglo-Irish Treaty or was he planning to resume the war? If the anti-treaty side shot him, why did the Free State instigate a massive cover-up? How can one of the most important men in Irish history have no autopsy report, no investigation, inquest or even a death cert? And who

really shot Michael Collins? Why is there such reticence from certain quarters - to this day - to find out the truth?

No less complex or mysterious than the death of JFK and with as many twists and turns, ‘The Murder of Michael Collins’ is a fascinating rollercoaster ride that will change your perceptions of Irish history.

Suitable for age 12+.

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

BUILDING

BRIDGES COMMUNITY ARTS THEATRE PRESENTS MURDER ON THE NILE

Sat 30 Sept | 7.30pm | £10.00 H

Embark on a thrilling journey as Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre presents ‘Murder on the Nile’, an enthralling play written by the legendary Agatha Christie. Set against the backdrop of exotic landscapes and mysterious allure, this riveting whodunit takes you on a captivating voyage filled with intrigue, and unexpected twists.

Join a cast of talented, local actors as they bring Christie’s timeless tale to life, immersing you in a world where secrets lurk in every shadow and danger hides behind every corner. As the plot thickens and tensions rise, you’ll find yourself unravelling the intricate web of deception, desperate to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Secure your tickets now and prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure and mystery on the River Nile, where every moment counts, and every clue leads you closer to the truth!

Contains mild adult themes. Suitable for ages 10+

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

CASH RETURNS: 60TH IRISH TOUR ANNIVERSARY

Sat 30 Sept | 8.00pm | £25.00 H

The award winning ‘Cash Returns’ takes to the stage to celebrate Johnny Cash’s first ever Irish tour back in 1963. Sixty years later the love for the Man In Black’s music is now as strong as it ever was.

The staggering 13-piece production will commemorate that very special debut tour that cemented Cash’s place in Irish people’s hearts all those years ago, after performing his global hit songs live in venues all over the country, including, ‘I Walk The Line’, ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, ‘Get Rhythm’ and ‘40 Shades of Green’, among many others.

NEWPOINT PLAYERS PRESENTS THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN

Thurs 5 Oct | 8.00pm | £15.00 £13.00 [conc]

Set in a small Irish island in the 1930s where cow-gazing counts as a legitimate pastime, Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ is a hilarious dark comedy that asks questions and exposes discrimination at the most basic level.

Cripple Billy with his bad arm and leg, wishes and waits for love but hasn’t even been kissed. The action in the play is reported by Johnnypateenmike, whose mother believes him to be “the most boring oul fec--- in Ireland!”. Johnnypateen the island ‘gossip’, thrives on any newsfrom sheep with no ears to the smallest of

incidents, even a goose biting a cat’s tail, which is an incident that Johnny pateen hopes will turn into a feud sparking gleeful gossip that he could trade throughout the island.

However, when director Robert J. Flaherty films his classic documentary ‘Man of Aran’ on the nearby island, the community, dazzled by the prospect of appearing in a Hollywood “fill-um,” is understandably excited. “Cripple” Billy Claven sees this as his best chance to escape from an existence of constant ridicule and abuse.

Travel with the cast from the Islands of Ireland to America and back, and hear the stories of some of Ireland’s most pathetic, yet hilariously funny characters, as they go about their normal day’s business. Dark, funny and brilliant from start to finish.

JP MAC PROMOTIONS LTD PRESENTS

MOVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS GOITSE

Thurs 5 Oct | 8.00pm | £15.00

The popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the whitehot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Named Live Ireland’s Traditional Group of the Year, Chicago Irish American News’ Group of the Year, as well as winning the prestigious Freiburger International Leiter 2016 award in Germany, Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.

DUNGANNON METHODIST CHURCH PRESENTS

THREE ORDINARY MEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

Fri 6 Oct | 8.00pm | £12.00 | £10.00 [children] H

A new musical telling dramatic stories of people who showed remarkable courage and faith in God, changing the world for good.

Come and enjoy this exciting, entertaining and challenging evening of song, music, dance and drama presented by Dungannon

Goitse has released five critically acclaimed recordings and maintains a year-round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland and the UK, Germany, France and the United States.

Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from Ireland and abroad. Together, the quintet Goitse makes what Irish Music Magazine calls “music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal”.

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

Methodist Church with special guests Jenny Chambers School of Speech and Drama, and soloists Niamh Lavery and Tracy Wilson.

Proceeds towards The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland.

NOSFERATU WITH LIVE MUSIC

Fri 6 Oct | 8.00pm | £12.00 | Certificate PG

Nosferatu [1922] is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Notable as the first cinematic interpretation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, its combination of expressionistic acting and unforgettable images render it just as powerful and unsettling today as when it first thrilled cinemagoers 100 years ago.

The screening will be accompanied by Chris Green’s new score which was commissioned by English Heritage for a live outdoor screening of the film at Dracula’s spiritual home of Whitby Abbey. The music is a haunting blend of electronic and acoustic instruments performed live by the composer and, combined with FW Murnau’s iconic images, makes for a genuinely remarkable and unique cinematic experience.

Born into a musical family in Coventry, Chris Green began playing guitar at the age of eight and piano from the age of nine, and plays most things with fretted strings or keys. Largely self-taught, he’s worked in a variety of musical genres including folk, theatre and early music. He’s a regular musician at Shakespeare’s Globe and was also one of the musicians on BBC’s Poldark.

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

JOHN FITZSIMONS PRESENTS

BEYOND THE HORIZON

Sat 7 Oct | 8.00pm | £26.00

Returning for a much-anticipated fourth visit to The Market Place Theatre is the hugely popular Irish Pink Floyd Tribute - Beyond The Horizon.

The band have a reputation for recreating the instrument and album sounds from Pink Floyd’s iconic back catalogue from the psychedelia of the ‘60s through to The Division Bell, and all performed by genuine Pink Floyd fans for Pink Floyd fans.

42ND STREET

[Dementia Friendly Screening]

Tues 10 Oct | 11.00am | £4.00 [includes tea/coffee & biscuits] | Dir: Lloyd Bacon 1933 | 89 Mins | Certificate U

Meet a dewy-eyed ingénue, a gee-whizz tenor, stuck-up stars, hard-up producers, brassy blondes and ‘shady ladies from the 80s’. They’re all denizens of 42nd Street, belting out ageless Harry Warren | Al Dubin songs and tapping out Busby Berkeley’s sensational Depression-lifting production numbers.

The put-on-a-show plot spins merrily full of snappy banter and features new faces Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers. The show-stopping numbers ‘Shuffle Off To Buffalo’, ‘You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me’ and the title tune still dazzle. 42nd Street shows good times never go out of style.

Our dementia friendly screenings are open to all, but have been tailored with care, attention and insight to be accessible for people living with dementia.

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

GERARD LOGAN PRESENTS

HAUNTINGS

Thurs 12 Oct | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc]

‘Hauntings’ is an evening of three tales of the supernatural from two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James.

From E.F. Benson comes ‘Naboth’s Vineyard’ in which just desserts are meted out to an unscrupulous lawyer, and ‘The Hanging of Alfred Wadham’ in which the forces of the devil test a man of faith to his limits.

From the acknowledged master of the ghost story genre, M.R. James, comes ‘Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad’, in which a medieval spirit strikes terror into an arrogant professor.

With masterful storytelling from the award-winning actor Gerard Logan, ‘Hauntings’ will transport you to a darker, more sinister world of the unexpected and the unexplainable.

Suitable for age 11+

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

LOGAN IS ASTOUNDING... HE TAKES A STRONG SCRIPT AND FLIES IT TO THE STARS

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 2016 REVIEW

WE THREE KINGS PRESENTS

ONE NIGHT WITH YOU

Fri 13 Oct | 8.00pm | £25.00

A welcome return for this uplifting Rock ‘n Roll Show, with hit after hit, featuring all the classics like ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’, ‘I Drove All Night’, ‘It’s Over’, ‘Shake Rattle & Roll’, ‘Teddy Bear’, and ‘That’s All Right Mama’, to name but a few!

Featuring Marc Robinson as Buddy Holly with his Stratocaster guitar, Darren Page with his dark glasses as Roy Orbison and Steve Halliday with all the moves of the King himself - Elvis Presley!

A fun-filled show to transport you down memory lane, with a full nostalgic flashback of days gone by! All driven by a lively Rock ‘n Roll band, in a show not to be missed!

Will rock ‘n roll in Armagh ever die? That’ll be the day!

NORTH OF IRELAND BANDS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

105TH CHAMPIONSHIP OF IRELAND BANDS CONTEST

Sat 14 & Sat 21 Oct | 10.00am £5.00 | £3.00 [senior citizens] H

The 105th Championship of Ireland Bands Contest presented by the North of Ireland Bands Association.

Saturday 14th will feature Brass Bands to Championship level. The winning band will represent Northern Ireland at the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger, Norway in 2025.

Saturday 21st will feature Flute Bands, Concert Bands and Accordion Bands finishing with the World Championship for Concert Flute Bands.

Thirty years of playing together, and with a brand-new album release in 2023, the creativity of brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy shows no sign of abating. The pair have forged a unique musical identity, producing original and awardwinning recordings and building a loyal fan base along the way.

With an enviable catalogue of timeless songs including ‘Mary’, ‘Washington Down’, ‘She Hits Me’, ‘Sunlight’ and ‘Sugar Island’, expect some beautiful songs, stunning interplay and great stories from the road.

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

NEVER BEFORE HAVE I BEEN TO A GIG WHERE THE ATMOSPHERE HAS BEEN SO ELECTRIC. THE IRISH NEWS

In these supercharged socio-political times, the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real. Lucille Hunter proudly proclaimed, “It’s easy to see through s**t, the hard part is pretending you haven’t.” Join Reginald D. Hunter for an hour of exploring these phenomena in this progressive work in a pre-next-variant world. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. This show is recommended for age 18+ as it may contain strong language and adult themes.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING

Thurs 19 Oct | 7.30pm

London’s National Theatre makes world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And now, they make it for everyone.

National Theatre Live is National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre to venues in the UK and internationally, and The Market Place Theatre is delighted to be involved.

With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to each play, you can now attend every performance as it happens, in all its glory.

This is theatre for everyone.

Watch the website at visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre for details of the screening on this date.

SHINE LTD PRESENTS

EMER MAGUIRE: ONE FOR THE ROAD

Thurs 19 Oct | 8.00pm | £15.00

Emer Maguire is heading on tour with her brand-new stand-up show, ‘One For The Road’. Don’t miss out on Northern Ireland’s brightest musical comedy star.

Emer’s recent show ‘Up to High Doh’ had sold-out shows across Northern Ireland. ‘One For The Road’ marks Emer’s first tour, and her charming delivery and relatable tales are sure to resonate with fans all over the country.

This show promises hilarious new songs and stories [and a few old classics], Emer’s trademark quick wit and storytelling prowess which combined with laugh-out-loud songs have made her a firm audience favourite since bursting on to the comedy scene. Join Emer as she explores the world through her unique viewpoint in a journey that has the audience on an emotional rollercoaster.

LISA RICHARDS LTD PRESENTS

CHRIS KENT: BACK AT IT

Sat 21 Oct | 8.00pm | £18.00

Cork man Chris Kent returns with his brand-new show ‘Back At It’. After a dose of the real world [having gone back to the day job as an electrician], Chris found himself with two jobs and the ridiculous notion of trying to buy a house. It turns out he did not have enough jobs.

Something had to give and shur there’s no future in electricity anyway…

This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered style seating layout. Recommended for age 16+ as may contain strong language and adult themes.

ARMAGH PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS

PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE COLLECTIONS

Tues 24 Oct | FREE H

A joint day conference organised by Armagh Robinson Library and Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive.

Further information available at armaghrobinsonlibrary.co.uk or www.ofiaich.ie

HE REALLY MAKES ME LAUGH AND I THINK HIS STUFF IS SO SMART, HE WOULD BE ONE OF THE BEST COMICS THAT I WOULD HAVE SEEN. HE’S FANTASTIC..

TOMMY TIERNAN

TOM KELLY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS JOHNNY MCEVOY

Thurs 26 Oct | 8.00pm | £27.50 H

The term 'living legend' is sometimes loosely accredited to artists in the music business, but certainly not when people speak about Johnny McEvoy. Johnny has always been highly acclaimed for the quality of his live concert shows. One can truthfully state that Johnny McEvoy has been one of the most enduring and talented singer songwriters in the folk/ballad genre in Ireland over the past fifty years.

SOUL STREET PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

THE ELTON JOHN SHOW

Wed 25 Oct | 8.00pm | £24.00

Celebrating 50 years of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

The Elton John Show is the UK’s newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage.

With over 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singersongwriter of his generation. A flamboyant mega-star, with a never-ending back catalogue of incredible songs! From ‘Rocket Man’ to ‘Tiny Dancer’, The Elton John Show brings “Young Elton” back to the stage at his energetic best.

His current live show features all of Johnny's hit songs, including ‘Mursheen Durkin’, ‘Boston Burglar’, ‘Long Before Your Time’, ‘Rich Man's Garden’, ‘Michael Collins’ and more. His songs are hauntingly beautiful and evocative, always presented with an individuality that is unmistakably his own unique style. His concert performances are second to none and incorporate a brief but relevant reference to the story of each song.

The lyrical clarity of Johnny's vocals combined with gentle backing from excellent musicians is a joy to listen to and ensure a wonderful and joyful evening of 'Song and Story'.

WILLIE DRENNAN PRESENTS

THE JOURNEY OF THE ULSTER MUSE

Fri 27 Oct | 8.00pm | £16.00 | £14.00 [conc]

A musical journey, from ancient times to the present, exploring crossovers and influences from near and far.

The journey explains how music was inspired and shared through migration of people and the movement of soldiers, sailors, wandering minstrels and harpers.

It is where traditional Ulster-Scots meets other traditions before the Muse transcends and takes us via Rock 'n Roll to another zone.

It is where traditional flute, fiddle, bagpipes and traditional dance meets rock guitar and Lambeg drum.

Created and performed by Willie Drennan, with fellow traditional musicians and special guest performers.

GAVIN ROBERTSON & NICHOLAS COLLETT PRESENT DONE TO DEATH, BY JOVE!

Fri 27 Oct | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc]

The great British detective tradition! Holmes and Watson meet Poirot and Miss Marple [alongside the usual suspects] in a spoof homagewho murdered Lady Fanshawe!? Why is Matron Maudesly so friendly with one of the guests at the Clinic of Hopes and Cures? Why have the sound cues got mixed up?

Made all the more tricky to tell, as theatrical knights, Sir Gavin of Robertson and Sir Nicholas of Collett attempt this 6-actor show, given the other four are stuck in a broken-down van on the M6. With only the two of them to play all the assigned roles, what could possibly go wrong?

Re-interpreting 'The Art of Coarse Acting' with a farcical result, it's time to guess WhoDunWhat and how...

Warning: Contains hats!

Suitable for age 11+. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered style seating layout.

MUSICON ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

THE BJÖRN IDENTITY

Sat 28 Oct | 8.00pm | £22.50

World-class international ABBA tribute band – The Björn Identity.

From humble beginnings they have risen to become one of the most successful touring ABBA shows in the UK and Europe. Recently returned from a successful tour of Germany and Austria, they are delighted to be back at The Market Place Theatre.

Their dynamic all-live theatre show is packed full of ABBA’s greatest hits and lesser-known songs to satisfy the Hole in Your Soul, lots of audience participation and always something extra for the most dedicated fans of ABBA. Their impressive attention-to-detail in both staging and musicianship makes The Björn Identity, at its heart, THE most exciting ‘ABBA in Concert’ experience this side of Sweden. No doubt you will go home feeling you’ve just experienced ABBA in the flesh!

With uncanny vocals, undeniable stage presence, Benny’s famous spinning white piano and even boasting ‘real life’ couples, it just doesn’t get any closer!

SHAKEY SHOWS PRESENTS HARVEST LIVE

Fri 3 Nov | 8.00pm | £22.00

Harvest [a tribute to Neil Young] are an eight-piece band who have been thrilling audiences for over twelve years. Formed in 2009, the band have played sell-out shows all over Ireland, including a performance of arguably Young’s greatest album ‘Harvest’ in full at Vicar Street in Dublin. The band have also played at the Electric Picnic Arts Festival and appeared on national TV and radio.

Patrons can expect to hear the band perform fan favourites from albums such as ‘Harvest’, ‘After The Gold Rush’, ‘Harvest Moon’ and ‘Freedom’, including timeless classics such as ‘Heart Of Gold’, ‘The Needle And The Damage Done’, ‘Old Man’, ‘Helpless’ and many more.

If you like Neil Young, you will love Harvest.

HARVEST PLAY A BLINDER. EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING NEIL YOUNG FAN

THEATRE PRODUCTIONS EUROPE LTD PRESENTS

MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT

Sat 4 Nov | 8.00pm | £22.00

Early Bird Offer: £20.00 when booked by 15 Sept

From the producers of ‘A Viennese Strauss Gala’, this sumptuous fully-costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world's greatest romantic composersWolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting and of course candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and world-class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.

A packed programme of classical music and song, which includes excerpts from the most memorable of Mozart’s operas, such as ‘The Magic Flute’, ‘The Marriage Of Figaro’, ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ and many more.

Mozart’s most popular and famous operas are all beautifully sung by world-class soloists who, alongside the ensemble, perform some of his most memorable pieces of music including Symphony No 40, Lacrimosa [Requiem D minor] and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS

A NIGHT WITH THE COUNTRY STARS

Thurs 9 Nov | 8.00pm | £26.00 H

Get the Stetsons at the ready folks as back by popular demand "A Night With the Country Stars" returns for another night of toetapping magic, featuring five of Ireland's top performers all in one super show.

The fabulous line-up will include the Louisiana man Robert Mizzell, supreme vocalist from Sligo Patrick Feeney, the multi-talented instrumentalist from Co. Down Stephen Smyth, the wee man from Strabane Hugo Duncan and the yodelling maestro Kenny Archer, who each will perform their trademark hits in the company of top backing band Keltic Storm.

This is a rare chance to see this super array of acts all on one stage. One thing’s for sure - if it's Country Music you like, then this is the only show in town.

THE HIGHSTOOL PROPHETS

Fri 10 Nov | 8.00pm | £20.00

A rip-roaring band from day one, The Highstool Prophets have been singing, performing, and playing the very best of folk music all over the world. Throughout the course of the band’s union, they have won the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life, performing at a variety of venues, making loads of public appearances, all the while recording new music.

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

THE NATIONAL BALLET OF IRELAND PRESENTS CARMEN

Sat 11 Nov | 8.00pm | £23.00 | £21.00 [conc]

Passion, drama and riveting performances unfold in Ballet Ireland’s ‘Carmen’.

Thrilling audiences when first performed, this ballet created for the company follows the story of a young, naïve soldier Jose, who is bewitched by the beautiful and fiery gypsy, Carmen. Obsessed and reckless, Jose turns his back on respectable life to be with her. But Carmen, like love, is a bird that cannot be tamed and Jose’s desire to possess her eventually destroys them both.

This age-old story, as relevant today as ever, is re-told in a modern setting created by award winning choreographer Morgann Runacre-Temple [Nutcracker Sweeties, Romeo & Juliet].

ROCK HOUSE MUSIC AND MANAGEMENT PRESENTS THE PAT MCMANUS BAND

Sat 11 Nov | 8.00pm | £16.50

Former Mama's Boys and Celtus guitarist and violin virtuoso, Pat McManus, along with band members Paul Faloon and Plunkett McComb return to The Market Place.

The Pat McManus Band have toured and toured for the past sixteen years, playing huge festivals and headlining shows. Within this time Pat has written and released nine albums. Pat has been hailed in the press as one of the top five Irish guitarists.

As always, the set will be packed full of their own special brand of blues rock, infused with a touch of the Celtic, with old favourites and new.

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

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS PHIL COULTER: FOUR SCORE AND THEN…

Sun 12 Nov | 8.00pm | £30.00 H

Having clocked up a major milestone last year, some commentators may have assumed that his ‘Phil Coulter at Eighty’ national tour was a sort of lap of honour, a last hurrah for his followers. Wrong!

At over thirty shows across the country the fans had their say, with packed houses and standing ovations. It was definitely not time to say Goodbye. They wanted more of that Coulter magic, the songs, the stories and the touch of Tranquility.

After 55 years at the very top of his game, Phil has achieved the status of legend in the music business. But his enthusiasm and energy have never waned. He loves his audiences and has happily jumped straight back into planning another show and a new tour, with fresh collections of memories and melodies.

Audiences really responded to the different qualities that his special guests brought to the evening, so he’s delighted to welcome back his glamorous and ever popular wife Geraldine Branagan and rising star George Hutton.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING

Thurs 16 Nov | 7.30pm

London’s National Theatre makes world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And now, they make it for everyone.

National Theatre Live is National Theatre’s ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre to venues in the UK and internationally, and The Market Place Theatre is delighted to be involved.

With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to each play, you can now attend every performance as it happens, in all its glory.

This is theatre for everyone.

Watch the website at visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre for details of the screening on this date.

ARMAGH THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS

IMPACT

Fri 17 & Sat 18 Nov | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc]

The popular Sunday school excursion to Warrenpoint began with a band parade from the Methodist church in Abbey Street, through the town to the Railway Station.

It was a sunny morning on the 12th of June 1889 when some 1200 excited children and adults thronged the station platforms in anticipation of a day by the sea. Little did they know that the day would result in at least 89 deaths and over 400 injured.

Armagh Theatre Group, with an original script, retells the tragic events of that fateful day.

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

MB MUSIC PRESENTS THE SODA POPZ

Sat 18 Nov | 8.00pm | £18.00

Following their previous sell-out shows, the sensational Soda Popz make a welcome return to the Market Place Theatre. Their high-energy show has been wowing audiences all over the country, paying an authentic tribute to some of the best-loved hits from the fabulous 1950's/60's. So put your gladrags on and join us for the best retro experience around with toe-tapping

Rock ‘n’ Roll hits from iconic artists such as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Connie Francis and many more!

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

BEST NIGHT EVER! THE SODA POPZ ARE JUST BRILLIANT, AND THE DANCEFLOOR WAS JUMPING!

TCB PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW

Sun 19 Nov | 8.00pm | £22.00 H

Selling out venues across the world including a short residency in sunny Bahrain, Creedence Clearwater Review are established as the UK’s No 1 definitive Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute amongst die-hard fans and theatre audiences.

After years of touring, being dubbed as the most authentic, honest and power packed celebration of CCR and John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Review bring you The Greatest Hits tour reprising all of the greatest hits including ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Bad Moon Rising’, ‘Fortunate Son’, ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ and many more. Be swept back in time to the heady days of Woodstock ‘69 and to one of the most important musical periods in history!

Creedence Clearwater Review, the definitive UK tribute.

FILM SCREENING

THIRTEEN DAYS

Wed 22 Nov | 7.00pm | £6.00

Dir: Roger Donaldson | 2000 | 140 Mins

Certificate 12

For thirteen extraordinary days in October of 1962, the world stood on the brink of an unthinkable catastrophe. Across the globe, people anxiously awaited the outcome of a harrowing political, diplomatic and military

confrontation that threatened to end in an apocalyptic nuclear exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union. Thirteen Days captures the urgency, suspense and paralyzing chaos of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

On the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F Kennedy, Thirteen Days examines the President’s response to the unfolding situation and how a global disaster was averted.

COUNTRY SHOWTIME PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

SUSAN MCCANN: STRING OF DIAMONDS TOUR

Wed 22 Nov | 8.00pm | £25.00 H

Ireland's First Lady Of Country Music, Susan McCann brings her very special “String Of Diamonds” concert tour to The Market Place. It is sure to be a wonderful night of music and entertainment with Susan as she takes a trip

down memory lane performing along with her live band.

Susan’s special guest for this tour will be her granddaughter, Sinead, who will be performing some special duets including the hugely popular ‘Grandpa Tell ‘Bout The Good Old Days’. Also joining Susan on stage will be her husband of over 50 years, Dennis Heaney, playing accordion and who has been her manager and mentor for all those years. “Dennis and I are a team. It wouldn’t have worked without him by my side. He is a quiet guy and when I recorded ‘The Wind Beneath my Wings’ I did it for Dennis,” she says.

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

THE MOST FUN NIGHT IN A THEATRE FOR AGES!!!

PRUDENCE & PROMISCUITY

Fri 24 Nov | 7.30pm | £16.00

Grab your bonnets ladies, tie your cravats gentlemen and book your carriages, for there is to be a one-night-only performance of a new Jane Austen inspired comedy play.

Step back in time to Georgian Armagh for scandal, seduction and raucous washer-women, as a host of wonderfully wicked characters search for love and financial security in this light-hearted and charming comedy of no manners and very little sense, or sensibility.

Follow our love-struck heroine, her manipulative cousin Minnie, and Fanny the biggest flirt in the County, as they search for love and security with the lords, ladies, and scoundrels of Georgian Armagh.

Accidental Theatre is a collision of perspectives, art forms and unusual collaborations – curious stories told through vibrant, ambitious performances. It is more than a theatre company but is a hub for all things wonderful, fun and special.

A light-hearted comedy with some risqué content recommended for age 18+. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

GIFT VOUCHERS

THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE ARMAGH

A Market Place Theatre Gift voucher makes an ideal present for a loved one, friend or colleague and is ideal for any occasion including that elusive Anniversary, Christmas or Birthday present.

Gift Vouchers are available in any denomination and can be purchased from The Theatre Box Office or through the website.

THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LANA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

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STAY AFTER THE SHOW

There’s no need to fly out the door once the show is over. Park your magic carpet and get up close and personal with our spectacular panto cast for a fabulous photo and memories to cherish!

An Absolute Genie-us Of A Pantomime...

WRITTEN

PATRICK J. O’REILLY

Your wish is our command this Christmas at The Market Place Theatre, as we whisk you away on a high-flying adventure with the magical and breath-taking pantomime, ‘Aladdin’.

Join a fabulous cast of madcap characters for a thrilling carpet ride with plenty of twists and turns, cheers and boos in a tale of love against the odds. Will the evil Abanazar destroy Aladdin’s dreams to get rich and marry Princess Jasmine? Or will the Genie of the Lamp grant Aladdin three wishes and save the day? And will Widow Twanky ever find a man? Find out on this globe-trotting, action-packed escapade for the whole family.

Jam-packed with dazzling costumes, stunning sets, mischievous fun and thrilling musical numbers all wrapped up in an adventure unlike any you will have ever witnessed before… oh, yes it is!!

‘Aladdin’ promises an unforgettably festive experience coupled with The Market Place Theatre’s renowned reputation for high quality, professional pantomimes that are up there with the best.

TICKE

PREVIEW OFFER!

Sat 2 Dec | 11am & 3.00pm

[Preview Performances]

OFFER £16.00 | £14.00 [CONC]

TICKETS FOR ALL OTHER PUBLIC

PERFORMANCES

£18.50 & £16.00 [CONC]

Schools Performances & Prices: Contact Box Office 03300 561 025

Relaxed Performance: Sat 9 Dec | 11.00am*

BSL Signed Performance: Sat 16 Dec | 5.00pm

Captioned Performance: Thurs 21 Dec | 6.30pm

Relaxed Performances are specifically designed to welcome children who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including those with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability. During the performance there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement and some small changes made to the light and sound effects. BSL Signed performances are designed for patrons who are deaf or hearing impaired. Captioned performances assist patrons with hearing difficulties and those for whom English is not their first langua

MEET ME IN ST LOUIS

[Dementia Friendly Screening]

Thurs 7 Dec | 11.00am | £4.00 [includes tea/coffee & biscuits] Dir: Vincente Minnelli | 1944 | 113 Mins |

Certificate U

A timeless tale of family, captured with warmth and emotion by director Vincente Minnelli. The enduring popularity of ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ comes from a terrific

blend of music, romance and humour. Starring Judy Garland, together with Margaret O’Brien [awarded a special Oscar as 1944’s outstanding child actress] and Mary Astor, and featuring the musical classics ‘Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis’, ‘The Trolley Song’ and ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’

Our dementia friendly screenings are open to all, but have been tailored with care, attention and insight to be accessible for people living with dementia.

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

TALON MUSIC LTD PRESENTS

TALON –THE BEST OF EAGLES

Thurs 14 Dec | 8.00pm | £27.50

Talon perform the Eagles iconic ‘Hotel California’ album from beginning to end, plus all the ‘Greatest Hits’ including, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘One Of These Nights’, ‘Take It To The Limit’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ and many more in this spectacular music production.

This world class seven-piece band have, over the last quarter of a century, completely transcended the tag of ‘tribute’ and become not only revered by their peers, but dearly loved by their fans.

TALON PERFORM THE SONGS OF THE EAGLES WITH

REVERENCE AND SUPER TALENT.

JACK TEMPCHIN - EAGLES HIT SONGWRITER

DYAD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Thurs 14 Dec | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc]

The award-winning Dyad Productions, [‘A Room of One’s Own’, ‘I, Elizabeth’, ‘Austen’s Women’, ‘Female Gothic’] bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.

It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly misanthrope, Ebenezer Scrooge, is about to have a ghostly night he’ll never forget. Dicken’s festive, immortal tale of redemption and compassion is brought to life in Dyad’s inimitable solo style.

Draw near for an evening of mistletoe and merriment in the company of Marley, Fezziwig, and Cratchit et al to discover the true meaning of Christmas; tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future.

Ebenezer lives in us all, and this glorious tale reminds us how not to give in to the Scrooge within.

Taking inspiration from Dickens’ original performances of his own work and utilising the brilliant narrator of the novel to bring the story to life, the piece is performed by Andrew Margerison, and directed by Rebecca Vaughan.

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

CANTILENA AT CHRISTMAS

Wed 20 Dec | 8.00pm | £21.00

[includes glass of mulled wine / apple juice]

Seasonal favourites Cantilena return to The Market Place Theatre with a show that is guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.

The group will perform seasonal classics, both sacred and secular, old and new, in their typical close harmony style. There will also be solos and duets with some informal chat, Christmas stories and poems, all around the Christmas tree.

A truly magical mix of popular festive carols and songs, served up in the splendid surroundings of The Market Place Theatre dressed for Christmas, along with seasonal refreshments included in the ticket price, promises an evening to remember as we ring in this very special time of year.

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

EDINBURGH GUIDE

IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN DYAD PRODUCTIONS’ WORK BEFORE, YOU SIMPLY MUST.

RICHLY RE-IMAGINED, EXQUISITELY EVOCATIVE

CHRISTMAS COUNTRY SHOWTIME

Thurs 28 Dec | 8.00pm | £20.00 H

DMC PROMOTIONS PRESENTS THE LEGEND OF LUKE KELLY - DUBLINER

Fri 29 Dec | 8.00pm | £22.50 H

This highly acclaimed tribute to the iconic Luke Kelly of The Dubliners returns to Armagh for what promises to be another memorable performance. Featuring the acclaimed vocals of arguably one of Ireland’s finest ballad voices of today, Chris Kavanagh, this performance will take the audience on a journey through the numerous hit songs and music of the legendary Luke Kelly of The Dubliners. Having already toured Ireland,

Christmas Country Showtime makes a welcome return to The Market Place. This brand-new show will feature a little showband nostalgia with Ireland’s favourite showband stars, Keith and Lorraine McDonald, who will treat you to some of the many big hits right through the showband era. Joining them will be another showband legend, Dave Lalor who will belt out his hits including ‘Showband Nostalgia’ to clearly let you see why this music was so popular with fans everywhere! Add the one and only John Glenn from the famous Mainliners to the above list and the Market Place theatre fans will go wild!

But there’s more thanks to the great country voice of Joe Moore. We also have glamour with Stacey Breen, who is taking the country scene by storm, on her way to the very top! Terry Cowan, one of Ireland’s finest balladeer’s who joined us last year, returns to invite you all to join him and sing those favourite ballads that have stood the test of time. Watch out for his new single ‘Journey Through Ireland’.

All the acts will be introduced on stage by show organiser and compere, Sean Wallace, who will be in the company of the popular Gerard Dornan and “Country Harmony”.

mainland Europe and Australia, this is a folk and ballad concert not to be missed.Accompanied by some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, lead singer Chris Kavanagh’s singing talent captures the depth and passion of this folk legend. So much so that Chris was invited to tour with The Dubliners on their final European tour, where he received rave reviews across mainland Europe.

‘The Town I Loved So Well’, ‘School Days Over’’, A Song For Ireland’, ‘Raglan Road’, ‘Scorn Not His Simplicity’, ‘Whiskey In The Jar’, ‘The Wild Rover’ - all the hits are here plus many more including several new songs from the pen of Chris Kavanagh.

LISA RICHARDS AGENCY PRESENTS

NEIL DELAMERE: NEIL BY MOUTH

Sat 30 Dec & Fri 5-Sat 6 Jan | 8.00pm | £25.00

Neil Delamere returns to The Market Place with a brand-new show, Neil By Mouth. Catch the usual hilarious tall tales, razor-sharp observations and quick-witted improvisation for which this awfully funny Offaly funny man has become well known.

As seen on The Blame Game, The Panel, Countdown, Celebrity Mastermind, The Celebrity Chase and Beat The Chasers.

Recommended for age 16+ as may contain strong language and adult themes.

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellent customer care, we would love to hear from you about your experience of our venue.

Your valuable feedback will be greatly beneficial to us, as we will use it as the basis for future improvements to our service. If you would like to give us feedback about your experience, you can contact us in one of the following ways;

NO TV CAMERA COULD ACCURATELY MEASURE THE LIGHTNING SPEED OF DELAMERE’S WIT. THE IRISH TIMES

WORKSHOPS

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ADULT AND CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS

Enrolment closes seven days prior to workshop date. All of our young people’s workshops are recommended for a particular age range. In order to ensure that your child has the best possible experience we would ask that these are respected. All adult classes are suitable for age 16+. Workshops are designed for people coming to a subject for the first time or for those with a casual or leisure interest. Workshops are suitable for wheelchair users. Breaks and lunch breaks for full day courses are arranged by the tutor on the morning of the workshop.

There are no catering services available at the Market Place Theatre. Participants should bring their own lunch or avail of the many cafés, restaurants and shops close to the venue. Tea and coffee will be provided in the workshop room free of charge throughout certain adult workshops. Children attending workshops should bring a drink and small snack.

HOLIDAY SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS

Sat 2 Sept - Sat 7 Oct [6-week course]

10.00am - 12.00pm | £50.00

Planning a holiday to Spain or simply interested in the language and the culture? Then come along and learn Spanish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with native teacher Maria Lema Moreira.

This course covers the basic language needed on a visit to Spain. You will learn how to introduce yourself and interact in everyday situations such as buying drinks at a bar, ordering food at a restaurant, shopping for clothes, booking transportation at train and bus offices, asking for directions and much more!

Max No: 12 | Tutor: Maria Lema Moreira

WET FELTED & TEXTILE 3-DIMENSIONAL APPLE TREE

Sat 9 Sept | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £15.00

KIDS WORKSHOP

Join textile artist Carol Willey for this new workshop celebrating Armagh’s beautiful apple orchards as they prepare for harvest. You will sculpt the shape of your own apple tree with wire and then wrap the structure with textured wools and fabrics. Working with 100% wool tops, you can experience the process of wet felting to create the foliage and apples for your tree. Felting is the perfect crafting activity to relax and unleash your creativity. Hot glue guns will be used for the assembly during the workshop. All materials will be supplied.

Max No: 10 | Age 8-12 years | Tutor: Carol Willey

ORCHARD LANDSCAPE - WET FELTING

Sat 9 Sept | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £35.00

Join Artist Caóilfíonn Murphy O'Hanlon for a wet felt making workshop exploring the beauty of Armagh’s apple orchards. You will be producing a wool painting inspired by the bloom of apple blossom flowers and their soft delicate palette of colours. Using a blend of fibres, wools and silks, Caóilfíonn will demonstrate nuno felting techniques, embroidery stitches and knot thread work for embellishing your orchard landscape further. All felting materials are provided but participants should bring two medium sized towels, small basin, basic sewing kit if you have one, scissors and lots of imagination for this day long workshop.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ Beginners & Intermediate | Tutor: Caóilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon [Cushla of Gullion]

ARMAGH FOOD & CIDER WEEKEND

Thurs 7 - Sun 10 Sept 2023

ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR BEGINNERSLANDSCAPE & SEASCAPE

Thurs 14 & Thurs 21 Sept [2 Weeks] | 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £40.00

WOODTURNING FOR BEGINNERS

Fri 15 or Sat 16 Sept | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £55.00

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

This workshop can host one wheelchair user or those who need to be seated. PLEASE INFORM THE BOX OFFICE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING IF YOU REQUIRE THIS FACILITY.

Join Co Armagh Artist Máiréad Duffy for these leisurely painting workshops based on seascapes and landscapes. On Thursday 14, participants will paint a beautiful seascape, while on Thursday 21 you will create some abstract landscapes to start you on your individual creative journey. Participants will be provided with images for these workshops, or you can bring one of your own to use as inspiration. This workshop includes all materials including acrylic paints, selection of brushes and canvases. Suitable for beginners and aims to be relaxed and informative.

Participants are welcome to bring any visual aids, images of choice to work from or their own paint brushes.

Max No: 8 | Age 16+ | Tutor: Máiréad Duffy

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

KIDS WORKSHOP

OVER 40’S MAKEUP MASTERCLASS

Thurs 21 Sept | 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £22.00

CLOTHING WITHOUT LABELSKIDS SEWING BASICS - MAKE & DESIGN YOUR OWN CLOTHES

Sat 16 Sept | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £25.00

Join Angeline Murphy, from BBC's Great British Sewing Bee and sewing blogger, for this creative sewing class which teaches your child how to make an item of clothing for themselves from scratch as they learn basic sewing skills. Angeline will discuss patterns and styles and teach your child how to create and work from a basic pattern to design their piece of clothing. Measuring, sizing and finishing techniques will all be covered in this three-hour class. Learning to sew has many benefits for your child as sewing this project from start to finish will give them a great sense of accomplishment and boost your child's morale and self-confidence.

Max No: 8 | Age 8-12 years | Tutor: Angeline Murphy

Are you using the same makeup products as you were in your 20s? Do you know what really works for your skin and how to choose the correct products? Should age really define your makeup choices? If you want to have confidence in applying your makeup and investing correctly in products whilst knowing what works best for your age, then this workshop is for you! Learn how to apply your makeup in this hands-on practical masterclass, under guidance by professional award-winning makeup artist Stacey Kilpatrick.

This workshop will cover elements such as flawless skin, face and eye shapes, how to choose the correct foundation, product placement and will focus on an achievable step-by-step guide to applying a natural day look. Please bring your own make up and a small free-standing mirror to the workshop.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 40+ | Tutor: Stacey Kilpatrick [S.A.K. Make-Up]

PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE

TRANSFER TO TEXTILE & WOOD

Sat 23 Sept | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £25.00

Photographer and visual artist Riona Kearns will take you step-by-step through the process of transferring your photographic images onto wood and fabric to create a fresh new artwork style which can then be embellished with a range of unique contemporary finishes. Working from your personal photographs, Riona will demonstrate how to breathe new life into old photos by adding colour to black and white photos through embroidery and painting techniques. Create quirky frames for your artworks by using colourful wool and threads. At the end of the workshop, you will have transformed your chosen images into beautiful new artworks in textile and wood.

This workshop is suitable for beginners or anyone with an interest in textile, print or photography. All materials supplied; however, participants are asked to bring their own personal photographs to work from not larger than size A5.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Riona Kearns

CERAMIC PUMPKINS

Thurs 28 Sept & Thurs 5 Oct [2 evenings] | 6.00pm - 9.00pm | £55.00

Create beautiful sculptural ceramic pumpkins just in time for the festive season. On the first evening, artist Carol Willey will guide you through the process of making clay pinch pots to form the shape of the pumpkins. Then discover the wonderful art of sculpture to enhance the detail.

No two pumpkins will be the same, so you’re sure to take home unique sculptures that will look gorgeous in the home. The artist will allow a week to dry and fire the pumpkins. The second evening will be used to add beautiful glazes and detail.

This course is perfect for beginners or those with experience who simply want to enjoy a creative, fun and friendly evening out. Workshop includes all materials and firings, but we would ask you to bring an old towel and an apron. Your fired ceramic pumpkins will be returned to the venue ready for collection.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ Tutor: Carol Willey

WILLOW WREATH WITH FRESH FOLIAGE & 3D WET

FELTED FLOWER

Sat 30 Sept | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £35.00

Join artist Hazel Boland as she guides

the process of creating a natural willow wreath with fresh and hedgerow foliage and 3D felted flowers. You will start by weaving your willow wreath to make a hoop base. Using a selection of natural foliage, ribbons, twine and other fabric flowers you will begin to decorate your wreath. For completion, a selection of merino wools will be available in different colours as you learn wet felting techniques to sculpt a 3D flower to embellish your wreath. All materials supplied.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Hazel Boland

THAI CURRIES

Sat 30 Sept | 10.00am - 12.00pm or 1.00pm - 3.00pm | £23.00

The perfect Thai curry is a delicate balance of herbs and spices. Balancing those contrasting flavours is no mean feat. Thai Curries come in many styles including Masaman, Penang curry, red curry, green curry, yellow curry and more, all of which have their own distinctive flavour and aroma. In this workshop learn about using the right ingredients, preparing them in the right way and adding them at the right time giving you authentic Thai curry pastes.

During this workshop you will taste and eat the food you have made as part of the experience. All ingredients supplied, however participants should bring an apron and take-home food containers. Please notify the tutor of any allergies prior to attending the course. Suitable for vegetarians. Inform Box Office at time of booking to receive tutor email address.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ |

Tutors: Thai Arts NI

NEEDLE FELTINGSEASCAPE OR LANDSCAPE

Sat 7 Oct | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £35.00

Learn to create a beautiful needle felted seascape or landscape under the guidance of textile artist Louisa Kelly. Working from a range of images for inspiration and observation, Louisa will teach you both wet felting and needle felting techniques required to create your own beautiful, felted landscape to take home. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring images of your own to work from.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ |

Tutor: Louisa Kelly

STORY AND FLASH FICTION WRITING

Sat 7 Oct | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £25.00

A great place to begin your journey into creative writing, Byddi Lee will direct participants through constructing a story emphasizing how to craft it into tiny stories known as Flash Fiction. She will cover characterization and the art of creating tension, allowing the students to create their own stories and giving them feedback on their writing.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Byddi Lee

WET FELTING ANIMAL PORTRAIT

Thurs 12 Oct | 6.00pm - 9.00pm | £23.00

Join textile artist Carol Willey for this three-hour introduction to wet felting, to create a beautiful wet felted animal portrait. You will learn how to card your wool and fibres, layer and blend colours, build and create texture and facial details. At the end of the workshop, you will fit your wet felted artwork to an art frame supplied. Let your felt animal portrait dry at home, frame and hang on the wall for all to see.

All materials provided including images however, you are welcome to bring images of your own choice to work from for inspiration. Please bring a small towel.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Carol Willey

INKTENSE & RED WORK PAINTING & EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

Fri 13 Oct | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £30.00

Experience the latest textile trend to colour fabric using Inktense or watercolour pencils and then embroider around the painting to bring it to life. This technique is so very simple to master, and you do not have to be an artist to create masterpieces. In this workshop, you will learn the tips and methods used to paint your designs and then finish them off with stunning red-work or embroidery. Red work is the name given for pictures that are stitched with thread. It was originally done with red thread but now many colours are used. This embroidery is beautiful when finished and the stitches used are simple to learn.

You will create a delightful wall hanging, which you can frame when the design is finished.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Nancy Mooreland

THAI COOKING VEGAN & VEGETARIAN

Thurs 19 Oct | 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £23.00

Step into the kitchen with chef Chanida and learn her secrets to making authentic Thai food that were passed on to her from her grandparents. Chanida will share her passion for cooking her country’s food, guiding you step-by-step through the essential flavours, techniques and recipes of vegan Thai food.

This class is designed for people of all experience levels, from total beginners to seasoned cooks looking to broaden their horizons. By understanding commonly used ingredients, cooking techniques and traditions, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to cook your own delicious Thai feasts as you create a three-course meal. Chanida will also provide free recipes to take home. During this workshop you will taste and eat the food you have made as part of the experience. All ingredients supplied however participants should bring an apron and take home food containers. Please notify the tutor of any allergies prior to attending the course. Inform Box Office at time of booking to receive tutor email address.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutors: Thai Arts NI

A NIGHT AT THE SOAPS

Thurs 19 Oct | 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £13.00

AUTUMN BOTANICAL PRINTING WORKSHOP

Fri 27 Oct | 10.00am - 1.30pm | £28.00

If you are interested in seeing how hand-made soap is made using only natural ingredients, then you will enjoy this informative, fun and relaxing Night At The Soaps with Irene Gourley and Pamela Mawhinney from local business Naturally Soap.

You will learn about the history and ancient craft of soap making, the natural ingredients used to create different fragrances and the health benefits for your skin. Experience a log of soap being made from scratch using the traditional cold process method and take home your very own sample bar to enjoy.

Max No: 20 | Suitable for 16+

Tutors: Irene Gourley & Pamela Mawhinney [Naturally Soap]

Explore the colours, textures and patterns of Autumn in this botanical printing workshop with Ruth Osborne. Learn the process of hand printing techniques onto Irish linen using natural plant material to create unique artworks. You will use fresh seasonal and dried foliage and the associated folklore and symbolism of plants to create a range of artworks that connect to the local landscape through expressive marks and patterns. Working with coloured paints and inks you will learn how to create washed backgrounds to complement your printed plant and foliage designs.

Frames will be provided so that you can select a piece of printed work to mount and frame as an artwork that is ready to hang at home.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Ruth Osborne [Ruth Osborne Art]

SILVER LINKED BRACELET

Fri 27 Oct | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £50.00

Spend a fantastic day making a silver linked bracelet under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful handmade bracelet to take home.

No previous experience is required. All you need to bring is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm!

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Diane Lyness - Goldsmith

AUTUMN STYLE WREATH WITH FLOWERWORKS

Sat 28 Oct | 10.00am -12.00pm £50.00

Join florist Romaine Hodgen from Flowerworks for a fun and creative workshop exploring the abundant and colourful season of autumn. Working with a range of mixed natural autumn foliage, flowers, cones, berries and ribbons, you will learn the techniques to create a bespoke seasonal wreath to a professional finish. Your completed wreath in rich autumn colours can be hung on your door or used as a stunning table centre.

The workshop is suitable for all abilities, from beginners to those looking to develop their floristry skills. All materials are supplied but we would ask you to bring along your own scissors and/or secateurs.

Max No: 20 | Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Romaine Hodgen [Flowerworks]

WILLOW BERRY BASKET WEAVING

Sat 28 Oct | 10.00am - 6.00pm | £70.00

Willow Berry Basket, brought up to date with a leather handle. This lovely, neat basket is perfect for foraging seasonal fruits or even as a casual handbag! This basket can be challenging therefore it’s great for those with some previous basket weaving experience.This course will include different techniques of willow weaving and basket making. As well as weaving the base, staking up the basket, weaving the sides and turning down the border, you can then add a leather handle. You will end up with a beautiful basket to pick fruits from the hedgerows.

Max No: 6 | Suitable 18+ | Tutor: Sabine Wolniczak

CERAMIC SNOWMEN

Thurs 2 & Thurs 16 Nov [2 evenings] | 6.00pm - 9.00pm | £55.00

Create a unique pair of little snowmen in this relaxing workshop. On the first evening the artist Carol Willey will guide you through the ancient process of pinch pots and sculpting. Learn to roll slabs, add texture and slip shapes together. You will be using a range of ceramic tools to aid your design and the sculpting process. The artist will then fire your snowmen and your second evening will be used to add colour and glaze. This course is perfect for beginners or if you have experience and simply want to enjoy a creative, fun and friendly evening out.

Workshop includes all materials and firings, but we would ask you to bring an old towel and an apron. Your fired ceramic snowmen will be returned to the venue ready for collection.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16 + | Tutor: Carol Willey

CHILLING CHILDRENS CREATIVE FUN THIS HALLOWEEN AT THE MARKET PLACE

Keep your kids entertained and engaged over the holidays with fantastic Halloween arts and crafts experiences.

NICHO SKULL BOX

Wed 1 Nov | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £12.00

KIDS WORKSHOP

Celebrate Halloween by creating a Día de los Muertos-inspired Nicho Box.

Nicho boxes are small 3-dimensional frames that are sometimes a part of the ofrendas of the traditional Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead. The 3D frames and pictures are offered as a way to remember and honour the deceased. To create your own Nicho Box you will be moulding a 3D Sugar Skull from paper and tape that will be placed in an ornate display box. You will be using bright colours, patterns, gem decorations and maybe even some glitter to design your own unique Nicho Box. This artwork is sure to bring the wow factor to your Halloween celebrations.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 7-12 years | Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind of Blue]

KIDS WORKSHOP

MONSTER BUNSCUPCAKE DECORATING FOR KIDS

Thurs 2 Nov | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £15.00

Designer cupcakes are the best? Everyone wants their cupcakes to look and taste delicious, so now’s your chance to delve into an explosion of colour and create your very own scary monster cupcakes. You'll get hands on experience decorating a box of twelve monster-themed cupcakes to take home. Learn to pipe buttercream like a pro, handle, and colour using florist paste. Colour and cut sugar paste to top your cupcakes to create a monster of a cupcake finish! A perfect workshop for baking enthusiasts or beginners who just want to have a go at creating delicious cupcakes.

All materials and aprons supplied.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 7-12 years | Tutor: Rosemary Hughes [Rosie’s Country Kitchen]

SPOOKY WET FELTED OWL

Fri 3 Nov | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £15.00

KIDS WORKSHOP

Create a stunning felt owl picture using soft, colourful and fluffy merino wool. Tutor Louisa Kelly will guide you step-by-step through the process of design, carding your wool and laying your wool fibres, blending colours and adding texture to your wool painting. This tactile hands-on class will be a firm favourite, with lots of opportunity for self-expression and creativity.

You can make your owl look spooky for the Halloween season or bring along some inspiring images of owls that you would love to see turned into a vibrant felt picture.

Max No: 10 | Ages 8-16 years | Tutor: Louisa Kelly

CONTEMPORARY WEAVING WITH LITTLE TANGLE - ABSTRACT WALL HANGING

Sat 4 Nov | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £50.00

Contemporary designer and weaver Karolina Lisek from Little Tangle hosts a one-day tapestry weaving workshop exploring the art of hand weaving in a modern context. Karolina will teach the foundation skills of tapestry weaving with participants using her new larger sized frame looms. Participants will create an abstract wall hanging using a range of techniques such as plain weave, rya knotting and sumak. As well as covering the basic techniques, the workshop will encourage individual expression and experimentation through the use of texture, colour and composition. All materials will be provided.

Max No: 12 | Tutor: Karolina Lisek [Little Tangle]

NOVEL WRITING

Sat 4 Nov | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £45.00

For anyone needing a start in novel writing, Byddi Lee will set you on the ‘write road’ to getting your novel off the ground. She will cover how to plot your novel, choose a point of view, the art of dialogue, using voice, creating atmosphere, editing your novel and give participants feedback on the work they produce in class.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Byddi Lee

GENT'S TWEED NECKTIE

Sat 4 Nov | 10.00am - 2.00pm

£32.00 [with your own sewing machine] | £37.00 [to include sewing machine rental]

Bringing old style tailoring into the modern day.

Stitching up a necktie is a great beginner’s project. It's also a great opportunity to practice both machine and hand sewing techniques. Whether you gents make the tie for yourself or you ladies and gents want to gift your bespoke handmade tie to someone else, it is something that can be worn and appreciated forever. During this class you will learn how to cut a pattern, use interfacing, attach lining and get to grips with both the sewing machine and hand stitching methods.

Fabric, pattern and materials all supplied.

You can bring your own sewing machine, or the tutor can provide a sewing machine for the duration of the class at an additional cost of £5.00 per machine payable upon booking.

Max No: 8 | Suitable for 16 + |

Tutor: Angeline Murphy

CHRISTMAS WHITE WORK EMBROIDERY

Fri 10 Nov | 10.00am - 4.00pm

£30.00

White work is any type of embroidery worked in white or natural coloured thread on a white or natural coloured fabric. Also known as white-onwhite, this style of embroidery is beautiful, elegant and can be worked in a variety of techniques, including surface embroidery, Hardanger, drawn thread, Mountmellick, cutwork and more.

In this workshop you will learn the common white work embroidery stitches to stitch a small Christmas design which can be framed to grace your home at Christmas, year after year.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Nancy Moreland

[Nifty Needles]

MUSHROOMS IN ART

Sat 11 Nov | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £12.00

KIDS WORKSHOP

LINO PRINTING

Sat 11 Nov | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £23.00

Get into the autumnal spirit with this funky fungi workshop. We will be looking at different artworks from both old and contemporary artists such as Beatrix Potter, Sir William Nicholson, Seana Gavin and Mae-ling Lokko. Mushrooms have long inspired artists throughout history and now it’s your turn! Create a multicoloured piece inspired by Takashi Murakami and a mixed media mushroom illustration. Come along and put the fun in fungi!

Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 7 - 12 years

Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind Of Blue]

In this beginner’s lino print class, visual artist Hazel Boland will guide you on how to use various lino cutting tools and techniques to sculpt and carve your own original lino design. Using imagery of your choice or pictures supplied by the tutor to work from, you will learn to create depth and pattern for positive and negative space to create maximum printing detail. You will roll your design with a selection of printing inks, which will be transferred onto small pieces of linen and plywood to create your own original series of artwork.

All art materials supplied, however, participants should bring an apron or old shirt and any imagery of choice to work from.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Hazel Boland

PAINTING WITH INK

Sat 11 Nov | 1.30pm - 4.30pm | £23.00

FESTIVE BOTANICAL PRINTING ON LINEN

Fri 17 Nov | 10.00am - 1.30pm | £28.00

In this workshop you will explore the process of mono-printing using seasonal foliage to create a selection of hand-printed designs. Tutor Ruth Osborne will introduce the techniques of applying inks and paints to your foliage to get the perfect finish on your natural linen artworks. You will also learn about some of the folklore of the foliage used and its links to the celebration of the festive season.

Participants will have the opportunity to create a range of pieces during the session that they can frame or turn into beautiful cards and gift tags.

This is a workshop suitable for beginners and all materials are provided.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Ruth Osborne

Join illustrator Nuala Monaghan for this three-hour ink workshop that will explore painting techniques to create beautiful works of art on quality paper and card that can be framed. Focusing on images from nature and the garden, participants will leave the class with an appreciation for light and tone as well as the delicacy required in using the watery medium, fine-tuning skills which are applicable to other painterly mediums. Perfect for GCSE and A-Level Art students, as well as art enthusiasts or those who simply wish to try something new.

Nuala specialises in Illustration and regularly draws and paints with inks.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Nuala Monaghan

FUSED GLASS

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Sat 18 Nov | 10.00am - 3.00pm | £55.00

Create your own beautiful fused glass Christmas decorations to adorn your tree or window, under the expert guidance of glass artist Keith Sheppard. You will work with different coloured glass to make a colourful Christmas star, Christmas tree and snowman to take home. However, if you wish, you can make up your own simple design at the workshop. Tutor Keith Sheppard will teach you various design techniques, demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting, how to work safely and handle glass with confidence. Your completed fused glass decorations will be taken back to Keith’s studio for firing and returned to the venue for collection in time to adorn your tree before Christmas. All tools and materials will be provided. You may wish to bring your own safety glasses. Please wear suitable clothing and flat shoes.

PLEASE NOTE: Completed glass decorations will not be returned by post. Collection only from the venue.

Max No: 8 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Keith Sheppard - Glass Artistry

CHRISTMAS SOAP MAKINGSEASONAL SPICE

Sat 18 Nov | 10.00am - 12.30pm or 2.00pm - 4.30pm | £23.00

Pamela Mawhinney and Irene Gourley from local business Naturally Soap, will teach you the ancient craft of soap making using the traditional cold process method. You will be using only natural ingredients, fragranced with pure essential oils to make a Christmas seasonal fragranced soap perfect for a special gift or to display in your kitchen or bathroom. The basic skills taught in this workshop will enable you to go home and make your own soap with ease. Each participant will receive a Christmas tree shaped soap to decorate their own soap. All materials will be provided; however, attendees must bring their own apron, gloves, and a small towel and wear long sleeves and full shoes.

Max No. 10 | Suitable for 18+ | Tutors: Pamela Mawhinney & Irene Gourley Naturally Soap

MAKE-UP MASTERCLASS

WITH S.A.K. MAKE-UP

Thurs 23 Nov 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £22.00

Get your glam on with multi awardwinning Make-Up artist Stacey Kilpatrick - S.A.K. Makeup. Stacey will be showcasing her flawless party looks and teaching you her top tips and tricks of the trade to help you take your application to the next stage. Watch Stacey create two party looks: a smoky eye and nude lip, and the perfect winged liner with a bold lip alongside her signature flawless skin. Stacey will also discuss the application of glitters and lashes giving you the confidence to try it yourself for your Christmas party nights!

Max No: 30 | Suitable for 16+

Stacey Kilpatrick S.A.K. Make-up

CHRISTMAS THEMED WOOD

CARVING

Sat 25 Nov | 10.00am - 5.00pm | £45.00

With the festive season only round the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to get into the spirit of Christmas and create a beautiful hand carved decoration, which you can showcase at your home year after year. During this class, Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills and techniques needed to produce your Christmas themed woodcarving. Each participant can choose from five different designs including Santa, Christmas tree, Gingerbread Man, North Star and Snowman.

You will also learn how to use a large variety of woodcarving chisels safely and effectively. This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to take their newfound skills to the next level.No experience necessary.Due to the use of sharp tools during the class sturdy boots or shoes should be worn.

Max No: 8

Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Steve Ryan [Green WoodWork Ireland]

INTRODUCTION TO MILLINERY - PILLBOX HAT

Sat 25 Nov | 9.30am - 4.30pm | £65.00

Learn the foundation skills of making a hat from buckram in this NEW Millinery workshop guided by award winning textile artist and designer Enda Kenny. You will learn the fundamentals of creating a 3D shape from a flat 2-dimensional paper pattern. Students will learn the process of covering using gluing and stitching techniques. We will also look at decorating the piece, including how to shape and trim feathers for embellishment. You will learn how to measure a head for size, create a lining for a neat finish and how to secure a hat.

All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring along any particular embellishments you have to add your own unique style to the piece.

Max No: 8 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Enda Kenny

FESTIVE DORSET BUTTON MAKING WORKSHOP

Fri 1 Dec | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £23.00

There is something very satisfying about crafting your own Christmas decorations! In this workshop with textile designer, Debbie McCann, you will be introduced to the heritage craft of Dorset Button making and shown how these fascinating buttons can be made into stunning Christmas decorations to adorn your tree. All materials will be supplied including plenty of sparkly yarn and ribbon in festive colours.

Max No: 8 | Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Debbie McCann [Wee Yarn Designs]

CHRISTMAS WREATH WITH FLOWERWORKS

Thurs 30 Nov | 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £50.00 OR Sat 2 Dec 10.00am - 12.00pm or 1.30pm - 3.30pm | £50.00

Immerse yourself in the festive mood with a fun and creative floral design workshop. Suitable for all skill levels and tailored for anyone with a love and appreciation of flowers, Romaine Hodgen of Flowerworks will guide you through a luxury door wreath design which you will be able to take home as a fabulous decoration for the forthcoming festive season. The workshop will use the best of seasonal foliage, flowers and accessories, including Cinerea Eucalyptus, pepper berries, Nobilis Spruce, Ivy, Silver Sussex, birch twigs, pine cones, ribbons and hessian for the final touches making a statement festive design that will last throughout December.

All materials will be supplied but participants will be required to bring scissors and secateurs.

Max No: 20 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Romaine Hodgen [Flowerworks]

CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES FOR KIDS

KIDS WORKSHOP

Sat 2 Dec | 10.00am - 12.00pm or 1.00pm - 3.00pm | £15.00

Always wanted to be a mini chef? This cupcake decorating workshop will introduce you to the skills and techniques for creating amazing Christmas themed cupcakes every time. You'll get hands-on experience decorating a box of twelve seasonal cupcakes to take home. Learn to pipe buttercream like a pro as well as handle and colour using florist paste. Colour and cut sugar paste to top your cupcakes for a domed finish. Choose to make a gingerbread man, Santa and snowman or Christmas pudding. All materials and aprons supplied.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 7-12 years | Tutor: Rosemary Hughes [Rosie’s Country Kitchen]

WRITING FOR STAGE

& SCREEN

Sat 2 Dec | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £45.00

In this workshop, Byddi will introduce the fundamentals of writing for stage and screen and discuss the differences between them. She will cover folding aspects of historical fiction and life experiences to form effective drama that ‘speaks’ to an audience including openings, characterisation, dialogue, and comedy. The class will listen to each other's readings and Byddi will offer feedback on participant’s work.

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Byddi Lee

SILVER REEF KNOT & TWISTED

SILVER RINGS OR EARRINGS

Sat 9 Dec | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £50.00

Spend an exciting day making a reef knot and twisted silver rings or pair of earrings under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a unique pair of rings or earrings to take home. No previous experience is required. Please bring an apron to protect clothing.

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Diane Lyness [Goldsmith]

WOOD TURNED SMOKING SNOWMAN & CHRISTMAS TREE

Fri 15 & Sat 16 Dec [2-day workshop] | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £80.00

First mentioned in 1830, ‘German Smokers’ are decorative incense burners that have become a staple in German Christmas decorations. The hollowed-out belly of the turned figure holds a small cone-shaped incense which when lit allows clouds of smoke to puff out of the figurine’s mouth to make the character look like he/she is smoking a pipe.

This two-day course with experienced tutor Jim Kelly is suitable for those who have attended a beginner’s course or who have some experience of woodturning. During the two days, the emphasis will be on accuracy and fitting of components together. Two projects will be completed, a smoking snowman and a Christmas tree. Participants will be introduced to methods of design proportions, ‘golden mean ratios’ measuring, lacquering and polishing. Each participant will have the use of a lathe and safety equipment will be provided. Tools will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own tools. A Pro-edge sharpening system will be available throughout the two days. All materials, finishes and a bench grinder will be provided, however, participants should bring an overall/apron/ old shirt to protect their clothes.

THIS WORKSHOP CAN HOST ONE WHEELCHAIR USER OR THOSE WHO NEED TO BE SEATED. PLEASE INFORM THE BOX OFFICE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING IF YOU REQUIRE THIS FACILITY.

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

AWE & ALCHEMY

Fri 15 Sept - Sat 4 Nov | Gallery

The Association for Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmiths Northern Ireland exhibit Awe & Alchemy, celebrating the diverse approaches towards values, material possibility, sustainability, and social connections, through the art of jewellery and adornment.

Selected from ACJ membership, over twenty makers representing Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, Scotland and further afield will showcase their work.

ACJSNI are working with partners to bring talks and workshops that provide insight into the often-complex relationships between ideas and processes.

FFRIDD (THE MIDDLE GROUND)VITTORIO CIREFICE

Fri 8 Sept - Sat 4 Nov | Foyer Walls

Taking inspiration from the revolutionary work of 18th century local landscape painters, like Thomas Jones and Edward Pugh, who ventured to the tops of hills to paint from life, thereby paving the way for the likes of Turner and Constable. Vittorio Cirefice’s practice is hugely influenced by living and working the land and painting from life.

“FFRIDD is Welsh for the rough ground between mountain and lowland, often considered ‘less favoured areas’ in Ireland. However, it is this under-appreciated ground where my love of working with, and painting ponies was born. Today my work reflects over 50 years of my special connection with the land I work, paint and live in”.

RETROSPECTIVE SCAPESCOLIN HEYBURN

Fri 10 Nov - Sat 6 Jan 2024 | Gallery

Retrospective Scapes is an exhibition by Armachian photographer, Colin Heyburn. The work is a deeply personal perspective through the medium of landscape photography. An experienced and successful editorial photographer, Heyburn has reinvented himself by completing a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Photography at Belfast Art College.

This current show is an eclectic mix of work, all locally-centric, spanning the period from his early youthful years right through to the present.

SHEUGHS & DITCHESROZZI KENNEDY

Fri 10 Nov - Sat 6 Jan 2024 | Foyer Walls

The colloquial Scottish | Irish word Sheugh in English is a ditch - a gully on a boundary used to drain a field. Then, rather than waste a good word, ditch is repurposed elsewhere within the landscape to describe a raised bank. This economical outlook is highlighted by a farmer’s use of a pallet to block a gap in a ditch in the painting, Mind the Gap. Language is a key influence on Rozzi’s practice as she visually interprets her environmental and psychological frontiers.

With thanks to Newry, Mourne & Down District Council’s Tyrone Guthrie residency award in support for this project.

SPEND MORE TIME IN ARMAGH THIS WINTER WITH THESE AMAZING BREAKS…

ARMAGH CITY HOTEL

2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR

t: 028 3751 8888

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Enjoy a relaxing stay in our spacious bedrooms inclusive of full Irish breakfast, use of the hotel’s health & fitness club, free wifi, and complimentary car parking. With tempting dining options available in our Friary Restaurant, Callan Bar, and Deli. Check our website www.armaghcityhotel.com for our best rates and special offers. Located within a 10 minute walk of the theatre.

THE CHARLEMONT ARMS HOTEL

57-65 English Street, Armagh, BT61 7LB

t: 028 3752 2028

www.charlemontarmshotel.com

Enjoy an overnight stay and breakfast with us for only £49.50pps midweek when going to a show in the Theatre. We are the closest hotel to the theatre, only a 2-minute walk away. Simply quote ‘Market Place Offer’ when booking and show your ticket at reception on arrival.

All offers are subject to availability.

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

THE PERFECT VENUE FOR MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

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

• 393 SEAT AUDITORIUM

• 100 SEAT FLEXIBLE STUDIO THEATRE

• BREAK OUT ROOMS

• ON-SITE PARKING

• FREE WI-FI visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THEATRE PROGRAMME

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

BOOK IN PERSON

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

BOOK ONLINE

Tickets for most performances and workshops can be booked online at visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre

ALL BOOKINGS FOR PERFORMANCES FROM 1 SEPT 2023 ONWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO A £1.00 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE.

DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS

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

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

We reserve the right to make special offers on tickets throughout the season. Offers cannot be claimed retrospectively [under any circumstances] on tickets already purchased.

TICKETS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED OR REFUNDED

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

BOOK BY TELEPHONE

Mon to Sat from 9.30am to 4.30pm. On performance evenings we take telephone bookings until 7.00pm. The easiest way to pay is by credit or debit card.

SCHOOL BOOKINGS & INFO: 03300 561 025

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

Please see page 4 for details of our ticket protection scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

LATECOMERS

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

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

CHILDREN

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

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

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

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

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

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

PLEASE NOTE

Smoking, electronic cigarettes, the use of mobile phones, photography and video equipment and food and drinks are strictly prohibited in both auditoria. All details are correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to alter the programme in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.

STROBE LIGHTING : FLASH LIGHTING LIGHTING EFFECTS

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

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

MARKET PLACE THEATRE BEAT THE QUEUE

PRE-ORDER YOUR INTERVAL DRINKS

You can pre-order your interval drinks at any of our bars before the performance to avoid queuing at the interval. Our bars serve a wide range of beers, spirits, wines and soft drinks.

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