THE ILLEGALS WITH NIAMH KAVANAGH

Sat 3 June | 8.00pm | £20.00

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Ireland’s amazing tribute to the music of Eagles and others makes a welcome return to The Market Place. Bigger and better than ever, The Illegals are back with their popular ‘Common Thread’ show.

Every year, The Illegals delve deeper into the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac back-catalogues to keep their dynamic live show fresh but familiar to packed venues throughout Ireland. ‘A Common Thread’ sees Niamh and the band belting out a superb set from the Big Two and ‘connected’ others from the West Coast sound.

Audiences really love the Illegals live - an entertaining night of vocal harmony, superb musicianship, unforgettable songs and great fun - served up by a band at the top of its game.

You’ll hear classic tracks from Linda Rondstadt, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty and others, as well as all the top favourites from Eagles and Fleetwood Mac: ‘Hotel California’, ‘The Chain’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Dreams’ and more.…

MUSICON ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS ESSENTIALLY CHER - LIVE IN CONCERT H

Fri 9 June | 8.00pm | £20.00

If you could Turn Back Time, what would your ideal night out be? Trisha McCluney is Essentially Cher - Ireland’s only live tribute to the Dark Lady, who has fast become one of the most in demand tribute artists in the UK. Trisha’s undeniable vocals and visual likeness, while replicating Cher’s most iconic pop image, leaves no doubt, this is one of the most remarkable tributes around. Encapsulating with ease the edgy humour and sass of one of America’s most famous pop and rock idols with her band live in concert!

With an enormous catalogue of pop, rock and disco hits including ‘Walking in Memphis’, ‘Believe’, ‘Jessie James’, ‘Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves’, ‘Strong Enough’, along with an exciting 70’s section dedicated to Abba as featured on Cher’s recent Dancing Queen Album, there is Cher to be something for everyone.

Shelley Lowry Presents Highlights Concert Ah

Sat 10 June | 2.00pm | £15.00

Join the Shelley Lowry School for their end of term showcase. Watch our pupils do what they love to do best - act, dance and sing their little hearts out!

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS THE STAND-UP SESSION

Sat 10 June | 8.00pm | £15.50

A unique night full of laughter and craic as four of the country’s finest stand-up acts take to The Market Place stage. Sean Hegarty is a Northern Irish oneliner comic, famous for his sharp wit and hilariously dry jokes. He has performed at The Edinburgh Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe and on radio and TV.

In 1997 Terry McHugh left home as a 17-yearold child ready to travel the globe with his World on a String as international yoyo champion. In 2023 he’s leaving the house as a 42-year-old child ready to drive up the road to tell you all about it.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

[Dementia Friendly Screening]

Dir: Howard Hawks

1953 | 91 Mins

Wed 14 June | 11.00am | £4.00 [includes tea/coffee & biscuits]

Pete Giffen has become a regular on the Northern Irish and UK comedy circuit having performed at many of the big comedy clubs in the country. He’s been nominated and shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2022, So You Think You’re Funny UK 2023, and was a runner up in Show Me The Funny Ireland 2023. Pete co-hosts one of the fastest growing comedy podcasts in the country, ‘Our Wee Podcast’.

Adam Mogey brings a unique style to standup due to his hilarious stories about suffering from Tourette’s Syndrome. An exciting up and coming comedian who’s played some of the biggest comedy clubs in the country, supported some of the biggest acts and had numerous sold out shows of his own under his belt.

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.

Lorelei Lee [Marilyn Monroe] is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond [Tommy Noonan], much to the disapproval of Gus’ rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw [Jane Russell], Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone [Elliott Reid], a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behaviour that would disqualify her from the marriage. Featuring classic songs including ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’, this is a true classic from the golden age of Hollywood.

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.

BELFAST MA: THE TENERIFE TWO

Fri 16 June | 8.00pm | £20.00

The Belfast Ma is back with her brand-new show ‘The Tenerife Two’. Enjoy the antics of everyone’s favourite Ma, Sadie Devine and her sister Theresa as they embark on their 3-Star All Exclusive Holiday to Tenerife. The Sun, the sea, the sangria and, of course, the 20,000 Superkings. This is one holiday not to be missed, so grab your boarding pass and climb onboard. Sure, it’s gonna be a scorcher.

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

Enjoy classics such as ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Oliver!’ and ‘All Shook Up!’ performed by the best of local young talent. Sing along and shimmy in your seats as Stage Stars returns for a sell-out show for the 7th year running.

TIM BENZIE PRESENTS SOLVE-ALONG-A -MURDER-SHE-WROTE

Sat 17 June | 8.00pm | £16.00 | £14.00 [conc]

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Armagh with a screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Sing a Song of Murder”. Jessica Fletcher goes to London but soon gets caught up in a murder mystery only she [or you!] can solve!

Part of a 2023 Ireland Tour, the show follows a sell-out performance in 2022 of the episode “Broadway Malady”. A unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television, this critically-acclaimed show was rated one of Time Out’s 50 Great Nights Out in London in 2021 [and 2019] and has played to sell-out audiences across the UK and Australia. May contain strong language. Recommended for age 16+

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

33rd Northern Ireland Invitational Dance Festival H A

Sun 18 - Fri 23 June | Session & all-day tickets available at the door on the day

Affiliated with the British & International Federation of Festivals.

The Northern Ireland Invitational Dance Festival is an amateur modern dance festival for children and young people from the age of three, who will compete in genres including Tap, Modern Jazz, Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro and many more. Professionally adjudicated by an affiliated federation of festivals adjudicator, this festival has welcomed many dance schools and young dancers from all over Northern Ireland for many years, and this year we are very excited to hold our event in the fantastic professional setting of The Market Place Theatre.

Dansation Studio Presents

Dansation Studio

End Of Year

Showcase H A

Sat 24 June | 6.00pm | £8.00

Legends Of American Country Show H

Sat 24 June | 8.00pm | £25.00

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award-winning show ‘The Legends of American Country’ returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia.

The 2023 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers, and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, John Denver and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must-see musical extravaganza. The show features three fantastic singers who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that authentic Tennessee sound, coupled with authentic stage set and state-of-theart production that will transport you all the way hand-clapping and toe-tapping to Nashville and back in one night.

One thing is for sure, if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town!

Over 2,000 5-star reviews!

Dansation Studio is a local dance studio that caters for dancers aged 3-18 years old, including classes for children with additional needs. Come and celebrate with our talented dancers who will be showcasing all their newest hip-hop and contemporary dance routines from this past year.

‘AS GOOD A COUNTRY SHOW THAT YOU WILL SEE LIVE ANYWHERE OUTSIDE NASHVILLE.’

COUNTRY MUSIC NORTHERN IRELAND