The Market Place Theatre Season Brochure Jan - May 2024 by Armagh City Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh SEASON BROCHURE JAN - MAY 2024 visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre Box Office: 03300 561 025 /marketplacearmagh | @mptarmagh

SEASON AT A GLANCE JANUARY Neil Delamere: Neil By Mouth The High Kings: The Road Not Taken Tour Flash Harry: The Magic Of Queen The PM Big Band: An Evening Of Swing & Song Rock N Roll Years & Dancehall Days The Stars Of Country Show Stephen Walker in conversation with Sam McBride The Importance Of Being Earnest A Day With Bruiser Film Screening: The Book Thief NT Live Screening: Dear England Jake O’Kane: The Inappropriate Tour The Fureys Born To Be Wild! Film Screening: Breakfast At Tiffany’s The Ulster Orchestra

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FEBRUARY One Night Of Adele Frankie: The Concert

Rock Rising Sat 3 Feb H 17 Joe The Magician: Live Sun 4 Feb 18 18 The Ferryman Thurs 8 Feb H Taylor Lally Fri 9 Feb 19 Opera And Orchards Sat 10 Feb 19 20 Patrick Feeney In Concert Wed 14 Feb H Teechers Thurs 15 Feb 20 21 Springsteen: A Tribute Fri 16 Feb H There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly Sat 17 Feb 22 Ronnie Greer Blues Band With Ken Haddock Sat 17 Feb 22 NT Live Screening: Vanya Thurs 22 Feb 23 23 Relevé Fri 23-Sun 25 Feb H Ukrainian Ballet Of Peace: Sleeping Beauty Tues 27 Feb 24 24 Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam Wed 28 Feb H Give My Head Peace Live Thurs 29 Feb-Fri 1 Mar H 25

MARCH Greatest 80’s Show Austen’s Women: Lady Susan The Wizard Of Oz Film Screening: The Breadwinner Film Screening: La Syndicaliste Cathedrals’ Partnership Event Féile Scoildrámaíochta An Iúir 2024 Paddy Raff

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Film Screening: Belfast Film Screening: The Commitments Sandy Kelly: Leaving It All Behind The Great Irish Songbook Geppetto Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man Armagh Festival Of Speech & Drama Shape Of You: The Music Of Ed Sheeran Cara Dillon: Coming Home Mike Denver & Guests In Concert Coirm Gael Linn Vittorio Angelone Film Screening: The Miracle Maker

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APRIL Conal Gallen Chamber Choir Ireland Quartet Les Misérables Schools Edition Oklahoma! Teddy’s Zoo Adventure Celtic Soul Houl Yer Wheest The Illegals & Niamh Kavanagh

MAY Cancer Research Fundraiser Concert Declan Nerney & Guests Anthony Toner In Concert The Shamrock Tenors Blood Upon The Rose Muldoon’s Picnic Film Screening: Brigadoon UK Pink Floyd Experience Diona Doherty The Family Shark Show The Summer Country Show Armagh Craft Fair Jarlath Regan Brendan Quinn: 60th Anniversary Tour The Belfast Ma: Mother Of The Groom

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JUNE Chronicles Of Long Kesh

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 SPRING FIRST-TIME BOOKERS First time bookers get £5.00 off their next booking. GROUP DISCOUNTS 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 many 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 SPRING 2024 January | 2 Winter Warmers [Hot Whiskey/Port/Brandy] £8.00 February | 2 ¼ Bottles of Prosecco £11.00 or 2 West Coast Cooler £8.00 March | 2 ¼ Bottles of Wine £9.00 or 2 Pints of Draught Beer £8.00 April | 2 Gordon’s [Dry/Pink] Gin & 1 Fevertree Tonic £10.00 May | 2 Bottles of Cider [Magners/Rekorderlig] £9.00 We are also pleased to offer a wide range of premium gins & tonics.

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

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

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ENJOY A MEAL 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

EMBERS RESTAURANT 7 Market St, Armagh BT61 7BW

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

The perfect destination in Armagh for an affordable, relaxed, casual dining experience. Embers is located only 50 metres 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.

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. p 028 3752 2028 e info@charlemontarmshotel.com DANTE’S ARMAGH 81 Upper English Street, Armagh Dante’s Armagh serve up fresh Stone Baked Pizza, Stacked Burgers, 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. p 02837526979

Booking is advised for pre-theatre dining. p 028 3751 8544 e embersltd@btconnect.com 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. p 028 3751 8888 e info@armaghcityhotel.com 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 p 02837 517673 e keegansbar1994@gmail.com

7 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 seven days a week. p 028 3751 0128 e mulberrybistro@gmail.com 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 p 028 3752 5900

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. p 07513693114 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! p 028 3751 8051 e gday@ulurubarandgrill.com w ulurubarandgrill.com

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.

8 BIGGER STAGE 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 quickwitted 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.

JOE GALLAGHER ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

THE HIGH KINGS: THE ROAD NOT TAKEN TOUR H Wed 10 Jan | 8.00pm | £31.00 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable for The High Kings. Following an epic world tour and the release of their highly anticipated 8th studio album ‘The Road Not Taken’, as well unprecedented streaming numbers, Ireland’s leading folk band have once again captured the hearts of fans across the globe with their spellbinding melodies and harmonies. Now, as they prepare to embark on their latest musical adventure, ‘The Road Not Taken Tour’, The High Kings are poised to continue their reign as ambassadors of Irish folk music.

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

This tour promises to be a celebration of their remarkable journey. ‘The Road Not Taken Tour’ will take audiences on a captivating musical odyssey, featuring beloved classics and new tracks from their latest album.

9 DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

FLASH HARRY: THE MAGIC OF QUEEN H

THE PM BIG BAND: AN EVENING OF SWING & SONG

Fri 12 Jan | 8.00pm | £24.00

Sat 13 Jan | 8.00pm | £15.00

Flash Harry is Northern Ireland’s most enduring tribute band, celebrating the music of superstar Freddie Mercury and supergroup Queen for over 30 years. Flash Harry has consistently raised the bar in taking their Queen tribute act to new and challenging heights covering classic anthems like ‘Radio Ga Ga’, ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, THESE GUYS CAN PLAY! ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’ THE SUNDAY WORLD and everything in between.

The PM Big Band, with its fabulous vocalists David Hamilton and Ceara Grehan, are excited to be back at The Market Place. The band will pay homage through the great American Song Book to legendary artists such as Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington, as well as performing up-to-date arrangements by Michael Bublé and popular music from film and stage. Come along and hear this fabulous band for yourself. We guarantee a night of lively, toe-tapping music which will leave you “humming” the whole weekend through.

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

ROCK N ROLL YEARS & DANCEHALL DAYS Thurs 18 Jan | 8.00pm | £25.00 A wonderful nostalgic musical evening and one of the happiest shows on the road. The all-star cast will once again take you on a whirlwind journey through the musical decades of the ‘50s and ‘60s, paying homage to the lives and music of the Everly Bros, Johnny Cash, The Four Seasons, Ruby Murray, Bobby Darin and Elvis! Plus, many more of your favourites!

JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS

THE STARS OF COUNTRY SHOW H Fri 19 Jan | 8.00pm | £25.00 Get the Stetsons at the ready! Back by popular demand, ‘The Stars of Country Show’ returns for another night of toetapping classics featuring a super line-up of country stars. The stellar bill will include the hilarious Gary Gamble, the young

sensation Owen Mac, the ever-popular Curtis Magee, star of TV Caitlin, rising star Gavin Gribben and the truckers’ favourite Boxcar Brian. Each of the performers will perform their trademark classics in the company of the fantastic Country Harmony band, making this a show you won’t want to miss. If it’s country music you like, then this is the show for you!

STEPHEN WALKER IN CONVERSATION WITH SAM MCBRIDE Sat 20 Jan | 2.30pm | £11.00 | £6.00 [students] |  Join author Stephen Walker in conversation with journalist Sam McBride as they discuss ‘The Persuader’, the new book on John Hume. Peacemaker, politician and Nobel Laureate, John Hume was a titan of Irish political history and one of the key architects of the Good Friday Agreement. But who was the real John Hume? What motivated him? How was he viewed by friends, family and political rivals?

THE BARDIC THEATRE PRESENTS

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST BY OSCAR WILDE H Sat 20 Jan | 8.00pm | £18.00 | £15.00 [conc] “I hope you have not been leading a double life, pretending to be wicked and being really good all the time. That would be hypocrisy.”

THE PERFECT PLAY STEPHEN FRY

Brought to you by Bardic Theatre and featuring a stellar cast, this wickedly funny chocolate-box of a comedy is full of thrills, frills and frivolity.

Based on one hundred interviews, including unpublished interviews with Hume, Stephen Walker’s timely and authoritative biography examines the career of a man once dubbed “Ireland’s Greatest”. Stephen Walker covered the politics of Northern Ireland for 30 years. He is the author of three books and is a former BBC Northern Ireland Political Correspondent. Sam McBride is an experienced journalist and writer. He wrote the critically acclaimed book ‘Burned’ published by Merrion Press which examined the RHI scandal. He is currently the Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

‘Mean Girls’ meets ‘Succession’ meets ‘Downton Abbey’ in arguably the greatest satire written for the stage. Follow the doomed doubled lives of the eternal hedonist Algernon, his neurotic pal Jack; and their absurd efforts to woo the glamorous and obsessive frenemies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Featuring the iconic and formidable matriarch Lady Bracknell, this play is replete with instantly recognisable one-liners that could as easily apply to the social media age as they do to the fin de siècle self-indulgence of Victorian high society. Presented by one of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur theatre groups.

BRUISER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

A DAY WITH BRUISER Wed 24 Jan | £25.00 | £20.00 [if booked by 31 Dec ‘23] Led by Bruiser Theatre Company’s professional freelance team, the drama curriculum will be brought to life exploring how theory becomes practice through exploratory workshops and live performance. Suitable for GCSE and A-Level Drama students. Bookings can be made through cheryl@bruisertheatrecompany.com

THE BOOK THIEF Thurs 25 Jan | 10.30am | £3.00 [Teachers Free] Dir: Brian Percival 2014 | 131 Mins | Certificate 12 Based on the beloved international bestselling book, ‘The Book Thief’ tells the story of Liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany. She learns to read with encouragement from her new family and Max, a Jewish refugee who they are hiding under the stairs. For Liesel and Max, the power of words and imagination become the only escape from the tumultuous events happening around them. ‘The Book Thief’ is a life-affirming story of survival and of the resilience of the human spirit. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout. This film is being screened in commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day 2024.

DEAR ENGLAND Thurs 25 Jan | 7.30pm | £12.00 £10.00 [students] | Certificate 15 With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land. Joseph Fiennes [The Handmaid’s Tale] plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s [Sherwood] spectacular hit play that explores nation and game. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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 UKand 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. Screening 22 Febuary Also check website for details of screenings on 23 March & 25 April

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

JAKE O’KANE: THE INAPPROPRIATE TOUR Thurs 25-Fri 26 Jan | 8.00pm | £25.00 Roll up, roll up, the Jake O’Kane circus is back in town. After a decade of sell-out tours, Jake is back with his annual multimedia roundup of the year’s events in NI and beyond. It’s going to be a no-holds-barred fun fest of puncturing political pomposity. Nobody is safe as Jake turns his keen wit on himself and his personal peculiarities. As always, he’s ably supported by ringmaster two-stroke Terry McHugh. Don’t miss this colossal combination of comedic clownery book early, book often. Recommended for age 16+ as may contain strong language and adult themes.

SUBISH LTD PRESENTS

DREAMWORLD PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

Sat 27 Jan | 8.00pm | £27.00

Sun 28 Jan | 2.00pm & 4.00pm | £10.00

THE FUREYS H

BORN TO BE WILD!

When The Fureys make their eagerly awaited return visit they will treat their audience to one of popular music’s richest legacies. They are one of Ireland’s all-time most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands. Furey’s classics like ‘I Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet 16’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘From Clare To Here’ and ‘The Green Fields of France’ have become the soundtrack to the lives of fans all over the world. Eddie and George Furey are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as ‘I Will Love You’ and ‘When You Were Sweet 16’, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their ‘Top Of The Pops’ debut in 1981.

The new and exciting Jungle themed kids show is sure to keep your little cheeky chimps entertained! Join us on our adventure through the Jungle with Henrietta, a clever young Hippo who is always asking “Why?” She is joined by Eddie Elephant, Gilbert Giraffe and Deborah Zebra along the way. An action-packed stage show with audience participation, games, riddles, sing-along songs and amazing characters. Suitable for ages 3-9 years.

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S [DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENING]

Wed 31 Jan | 11.00am | £4.00 [includes tea/coffee & biscuits] Dir: Blake Edwards | 1961 115 Mins |Certificate PG

A young New York writer sponsored by a wealthy woman falls in love with the charming, impulsive and eccentric call girl that lives next door. Featuring George Peppard and a delightful Audrey Hepburn and based on a story by Truman Capote, this classic film was the winner of 2 Academy Awards including Best Song ‘Moon River’. 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.

Join the Ulster Orchestra for a concert to warm the severest of winter chills! Elgar’s ‘Serenade for Strings’ is a gentle, charming work, full of lilting rhythms that suggest folk dances and with a little hint of wistfulness to temper the serenity. Arthur Benjamin’s name may not be familiar, though film buffs will recognise his work from the Hitchcock film ‘The Man Who Knew Too

Much’. His ‘Romantic Fantasy for Violin, Viola and Orchestra’ is a dramatic, virtuosic showcase for the two solo instruments and the Orchestra is pleased to showcase the talents of its Leader, Ioana Petcu-Colan and Viola Section Leader Wenhan Jiang, in the solo roles. The performance closes with another Ulster Orchestra favourite, Schubert’s Eighth Symphony, known as ‘Unfinished’. It’s a masterful piece of writing, with two movements so complete it’s hard to imagine how there might have been room for two more. By turns tragic and tender, it resolves in a mood of uplift and peacefulness that will send you out into the January cool with a contented smile.

SD ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

ONE NIGHT OF ADELE H Thurs 1 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 ‘One Night Of Adele’ transports you into the sensational atmosphere of an Adele concert experience; belting out the biggest anthems from the Grammy Award winner’s studio albums including ‘Easy On Me’, ‘Hello’, ‘Someone Like You’, ‘Send My Love’ and ‘Rolling In The Deep’. You’ll hear and sing along to your favourite Adele songs... and you may even find yourself dancing in the aisles! With remarkable attention to detail, this show will provide you not only with dazzling songs, both intimate and epic, but in this true representation you’ll experience the hair, the nails, the dresses, the world-famous Adele witty charm... and most importantly, that truly iconic voice! Naomi Johnson is a powerhouse vocalist. Competing in the final of The Voice UK 2022, which aired to over 7 million viewers worldwide, Naomi continues to captivate audiences with her beaming stage presence and stunning vocals. Get ready to laugh, cry and sing as Naomi takes you on this incredible journey!

NAOMI, SHE HAS THAT MARIAH CAREY TYPE OF WHISTLE TONE. A SUPER RARE TALENT. WILL.I.AM, THE VOICE

PRESTIGE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

FRANKIE: THE CONCERT H Fri 2 Feb | 8.00pm | £26.00

CLOSEST YOU CAN GET WITHOUT SEEING THE REAL THING THE TELEGRAPH

Frankie - The Concert celebrates the outstanding career of one of the biggest pop acts in the world, Frankie Valli, recreating the powerful falsetto of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s icon with absolute perfection!

Experience the energy and stunning vocals of songs such as ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, ‘Walk Like a Man’, ‘Sherry’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Oh, What a Night’ and many more.

Featuring a spectacular eight-piece band, ‘Frankie The Concert’ takes you on a breathtaking journey and reminds you why Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

Putting their own spin on timeless classics with incredible harmonies and a genuine admiration for the music, this show is a powerhouse not to be missed!

BIG GENERATOR PRESENTS

ROCK RISING H Sat 3 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 Rock Rising is a high octane, classic rock show designed to take the audience on an edge-of-their-seats journey through the evolution of classic rock. Showcasing an excellent 7-piece band taking incredible musicianship and stagecraft to a different level, this show

features rock anthems from legendary acts such as Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Journey, Foreigner, Toto, Thin Lizzy and many more multi-platinum selling artists from the last four decades.Timeless classic songs, huge hits, all painstakingly recreated and delivered with a unique sense of honesty and vibe, encapsulated in a stunning custom designed light show. Get ready for an amazing night out.

THE BARDIC THEATRE PRESENTS

THE FERRYMAN

JOE DALY MAGIC LTD PRESENTS

JOE THE MAGICIAN: LIVE

BY JEZ BUTTERWORTH H

Sun 4 Feb | 2.30pm | £12.00

Thurs 8 Feb | 7.30pm | £18.00 | £15.00 [conc]

It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show to The Market Place Theatre for one afternoon of mind-boggling fun!

A gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, and secrets unearthed! Prepare for a heart-pounding journey into the tumultuous world of 1981. Opening in the ‘Maiden City’ of Derry Northern Ireland, where the Troubles cast a long, dark shadow over lives and loyalties. In the midst of this chaos, meet Quinn, a former IRA operative who exchanged his gun for a life on a peaceful rural farm in Armagh.

Joe’s show fuses laugh-out-loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping spectacular illusions live on stage. It’s a rollercoaster theatrical ride that reinvents children’s entertainment. Tables will fly, a friendly ghost will magically fly into the audience and charm kids and grown-ups alike! Joe will even make it snow live on stage! That’s just for starters! Joe’s hugely popular TV show ‘abraKIDabra’ has been on RTÉjr and now Joe stars in his new educational comedy show ‘Dizzy Deliveries’ where Joe is a magical delivery man.

This family production is suitable for age 4+ Early booking is advised as all of Joe’s previous tour dates have sold out.

JOE DALY IS IRELAND’S LEADING CHILDREN’S MAGICIAN THE IRISH TIMES

But the past has a way of catching up, especially when it’s shrouded in secrets and buried bodies. Quinn’s world unravels when the long-lost remains of his brother, Seamus, a victim of the brutal IRA violence of the 1970s, resurface. For years, their family lived in torment, not knowing whether their loved ones were alive or dead. Experience a gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, and the high-stakes game of survival in a land where trust is in short supply. ‘The Ferryman’ will leave you on the edge of your seat, questioning loyalties, and craving answers in a world where danger lurks around every corner. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey into the heart of a nation torn by conflict and the resilience of those who dare to defy it. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Play. Contains strong language and adult themes. Parental guidance is advised. Presented by one of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur theatre groups.

19 NIGEL MARTYN PRESENTS

TAYLOR LALLY Fri 9 Feb | 8.00pm | £11.00 Taylor Lally showed a great passion for music from a young age, enjoying tin whistle and clarinet lessons in school. For Christmas 2011 she received her first guitar from her father who hoped she would carry on the family hobby of playing music. She became enchanted with the instrument and inspired by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Marley started writing her own songs, eventually attending BIMM [British Institute of Modern Music] in

both Brighton and Dublin to study music performance, graduating with a degree in songwriting. She has recently opened shows for Steve Forbert and Mary Coughlan, receiving standing ovations, and has also been awarded the coveted Artist In Residence spot at this year’s Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival. Taylor will be supported by Northern Irish artist Marty Rafo, who has been stirring up quite a bit of interest in the music industry since the release of his first two EP’s ‘Last Brigade’ and ‘Atlantic Crossing’. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret style seating layout.

ULSTER TOURING OPERA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARMAGH CIDER PRESENTS

OPERA AND ORCHARDS

Sat 10 Feb | 8.00pm | £19.50 [includes hot cider on arrival] Ulster Touring Opera’s exceptional soloists will take you on a musical journey from ancient Carthage to the factories of Seville via a rather bohemian Parisian apartment. Building on the success of last year’s production of ‘The Barber of Seville’, the company will be joined by the talents of the Ulster String Quartet and the passion of Armagh City Choir in the Market Place Theatre for a truly unique event. As well as a musical journey across the globe, this event will be rooted in a very local favourite: cider! Join the Armagh Cider team in the foyer of The Market Place Theatre for a complimentary drink on arrival and the latest news about this home-grown success story.

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PATRICK FEENEY IN CONCERT H Wed 14 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 Patrick Feeney was born to sing! From the tender age of four Patrick wanted to be on stage with his father who played in a local band. His phenomenal success, especially over the past few years, is summed up in three words from the title of Patrick’s first album, back in 2003 - that title says it all… Thanks to You. It’s 18 years since the then-teenager released that debut album, and while he has recorded countless songs since, he still lives by the motto that it’s thanks to you, the fans, that he is such a success today. Patrick has legions of fans across Ireland and is a regular guest on TV and Radio. He is known nationally for his remarkable tenor voice and has won many prestigious awards over the years. Why not join one of our finest for an unmissable night of Country and Gospel.

BRUISER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

TEECHERS

Thurs 15 Feb | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc] | R Fast-moving, inventive, and highly entertaining, ‘Teechers’ is John Godber’s brilliant take on life at a modern Comprehensive. Through their hilarious end-of-term play, three Year 11s exuberantly sketch the new drama teacher’s progress through two terms of recalcitrant classes, cynical colleagues, and obstructive caretakers. Disillusioned, he departs for the safe waters of a private school and leaves behind his students, whose youthful irreverence gives way to despair. Brought to the stage by award-winning Bruiser Theatre Company with high energy, break-neck comedy, and breathtaking ensemble performances, ‘Teechers’ is a modern classic with something vital to say about education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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STEPHEN QUINN PRESENTS

SPRINGSTEEN: A TRIBUTE H Fri 16 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 Springsteen - A Tribute is Europe’s biggest and best Bruce Springsteen tribute act. Based in Ireland and formerly known as Human Touch, this six-piece band is comprised of top Irish session musicians and fronted by veteran American singer and guitarist Monte Thompson. Having toured Ireland and the UK extensively since 2011, Springsteen - A Tribute has played to countless packed houses, gained widespread critical acclaim and is going from strength to strength. With a reputation of authenticity and outstanding musicality, Springsteen - A Tribute is a breathtaking high energy show and a must-see spectacle for all fans of The Boss.

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY Sat 17 Feb | 2.30pm | £14.50 | £12.50 [conc] The 50th Anniversary Production! Written by Steven Lee. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring the world’s best loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book! In this enchanting stage adaptation, aliens from a distant planet have crash-landed on earth and need our help to get home. But there’s a problem. Their rocket runs on stories, not fuel, and only the greatest story in the universe will be enough to save them! With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A

Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure. Now you can listen to the songs from the show, including ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It’, ‘Incy Wincy Spider’ and many more at www.ptc.org.uk and sing along when you visit the theatre! For ages 3-103! Image Credit: © M. Twinn 1973, Child’s Play (International) Ltd

THE RONNIE GREER BLUES BAND WITH KEN HADDOCK Sat 17 Feb | 8.00pm | £15.00 Award-winning blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer brings his powerhouse band back to The Market Place, featuring some of the country’s leading musicians including singer and guitarist Anthony Toner and keyboard maestro John McCullough. Ronnie’s distinctive guitar playing style, melding hard edged Chicago blues licks with tasteful jazz chord voicings, has been critically acclaimed as world class. Adding to the eclectic mix is special guest Ken Haddock, a stellar vocalist who always makes every note he sings something special in his own interpretation.

GREER, THE DOYEN OF IRISH BLUES GUITAR ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM

Thurs 22 Feb | 7.30pm £12.00 | £10.00 [students] Certificate 15 Andrew Scott [Fleabag] brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ [The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time] radical new one-man version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

BRADLEY SHOOTS LTD PRESENTS

RELEVÉ H

Fri 23 - Sun 25 Feb | £12.00 We are thrilled to launch year two of Relevé after the most amazing first year. As a dance and performing arts competition hosted in a professional theatre, audiences are promised a weekend of dance, theatrics, competition and celebration to highlight the talent and expertise of the competitors from all over the island. Tickets will be available on the door or via email to events@releve.co.uk

ACT ONE PRESENTS

THE UKRAINIAN BALLET OF PEACE: SLEEPING BEAUTY Tues 27 Feb | 7.30pm | £27.00 | £25.00 [conc] | Early Bird: Book by 15 Jan ’24 to receive 10% discount This is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic, set to the most enchanting score. Experience world class choreography, majestic costumes and stage sets which will carry you straight into this fantasy world and let The Ukrainian Ballet of Peace make this fairytale come to life right before your very eyes. The Ukrainian Ballet of Peace is made up of over thirty of the Ukraine’s finest Ballet dancers who have graduated from the most prestigious Ballet schools and academies in the Ukraine and the company are very excited to bring their heritage and culture to Armagh. The Ukrainian Ballet of Peace repertoire was created in the best traditions of the artform, continuing and inheriting the experience of the great Ballet Masters of the world.

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PHILOMENA BEGLEY & RAY LYNAM IN CONCERT H Wed 28 Feb | 8.00pm | £25.00 Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam are two legends of Irish Country music and have both had glittering careers that span over six decades at the very top. They have enjoyed massive success and have seen their respective careers hit great heights, scoring countless No.1 hit songs like ‘Blanket on the Ground’, ‘Gypsy Joe and Me’, ‘The Queen of

the Silver Dollar’. They play to packed houses in every hall, festival and theatre from Ireland to Tennessee. Both Philomena and Ray have shared stages with the likes of George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Charley Pride, along with all the top Irish stars and are regularly heard on national radio on a daily basis. This upcoming ‘Together Again’ tour will see both stars duet songs like ‘My Elusive Dreams’, ‘We Go Together’ and’ Somewhere Between’ to name but a small few. One thing is for sure if it’s country music you like then this is a rare chance to see real Country Music Royalty! Early booking is advisable.

DAVID HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

GIVE MY HEAD PEACE LIVE H Thurs 29 Feb-Fri 1 Mar | 8.00pm | £25.50 After yet another sell-out run in 2023 the Give My Head Peace gang return with a brand-new show that’s guaranteed to be hilarious. Da, Cal, Ma, Billy the Peeler, Dympna, Pastor Begbie and Sandy the Kneebreakers Barman will bring their unique take on life and the year’s events in Northern Ireland. There will be topical jokes, satire, the odd song and barnstorming stand-up comedy from Tim McGarry. If you’ve seen the Gang before you’ll want to book early. If you haven’t been before…book early.

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AUSTEN’S WOMEN: LADY SUSAN Sat 2 Mar | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £13.00 [conc] | R From the award-winning creators of ‘Austen’s Women’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘I, Elizabeth’, ‘Female Gothic’, ‘Christmas Gothic’, and ‘A Room of One’s Own’.

GREATEST 80’S SHOW Sat 2 Mar | 8.00pm | £22.50 Get ready to travel back in time to the 1980s with the exciting new music theatre production - ‘Greatest 80s Show’ This high-energy show features all of your favourite hits from the decade of neon and big hair, including songs from iconic artists like Duran Duran, a-ha and Spandau Ballet to name just a few. With a dynamic and powerful set full of the greatest songs of the 80s, ‘Greatest 80s Show’ is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages. The show will take you on a nostalgic journey through the decade, with memorable performances of classic songs such as ‘In the Air Tonight’, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ and ‘Together in Electric Dreams’. With a script that is both electrifying and heartfelt, the show is a celebration of the music, fashion and culture of the 80s and is sure to have audiences dancing in their seats! Don’t miss your chance to relive the decade that defined a generation.

Austen’s Women are back - in a brand-new show! Devil-may-care Lady Susan, the coquettish black widow, hunting down not one, but two fortunes; oppressed, rebellious daughter Frederica; longsuffering sister-in-law Catherine; family matriarch Mrs De Courcy; and insouciant best friend, Alicia. Return to the Regency [or rather, Georgian] in this darkly comic tale of society and the women trapped within it; their struggles, their desires, their temptations and manipulations - and at the vanguard, Lady Susan: charming, scheming, witty, and powerful; taking on society and making it her own. But has she met her match? Based on Jane Austen’s first full-length work from 1794, and created entirely from letters, the piece is performed by Rebecca Vaughan and directed by Andrew Margerison. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

A TOWERING PERFORMANCE THE SCOTSMAN

BUILDING BRIDGES COMMUNITY ARTS THEATRE PRESENTS

THE WIZARD OF OZ H Thurs 7-Sat 9 Mar | 7.30pm 2.00pm Matinee [Sat Only] | £14.00

Fresh from the ‘flying’ success of their production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre invites you to experience the enchanting world of Oz! Based on the beloved 1939 cinematic masterpiece, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, this musical adaptation promises to capture the magic and wonder of the family favourite film. Join Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl, and her beloved dog, Toto, as they are transported to the whimsical Land of Oz, where they meet an unforgettable trio of companions - a Scarecrow in search of a brain, a Tin Man yearning for a heart, and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Embark on this thrilling quest alongside Dorothy and her friends as they journey to find the enigmatic Wizard, confront the Wicked Witch of the West, and help Dorothy find her way back home. With unforgettable songs, stunning costumes, and mesmerising stagecraft, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ promises an exhilarating journey down the yellow brick road that will captivate audiences of all ages, transporting them to a world where dreams really do come true! Don’t miss out on this family fun adventure. This amateur production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

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; Email: feedback@marketplacearmagh.com By Mail: Market Place Theatre, Market Street, Armagh, BT61 7BW Review Us: tripadvisor.co.uk/reviewit

LA SYNDICALISTE

Fri 8 Mar | 7.45pm | £5.00 Dir: Jean-Paul Salomé | 2022 121 Mins | Certificate 15

From executive producer Angelina Jolie and multi-award-winning director Nora Twomey, ‘The Breadwinner’ tells the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family. With dauntless perseverance, Parvana draws strength from the stories her father told her, and ultimately risks her life to discover if he is still alive. Equal parts thrilling and enchanting, ‘The Breadwinner’ is a timely and inspiring tale about the transcendent power of stories, and their potential to unite and heal us all. Contains moderate threat, violence. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

SUBLIME, MOVING AND MAGICAL EMPIRE

‘La Syndicaliste’ is the true story of the Irish national Maureen Kearney [Isabelle Huppert] - head trade union representative-turned-whistleblower of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. After denouncing topsecret deals that shook the sector, Kearney’s life is suddenly turned upside-down when she is violently assaulted in her own house. The investigation is carried out under pressure, but new elements create doubt in the minds of the investigators. At first a victim, Maureen becomes a suspect. From acclaimed Writer | Director JeanPaul Salomé and based on the book by Caroline Michel-Aguirre. In French with English subtitles. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

A BRAVURA PERFORMANCE FROM ISABELLE HUPPERT EYE FOR FILM

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PADDY RAFF: GIMME A MINUTE! H Wed 13 Mar | 8.00pm | £17.00

FÉILE SCOILDRÁMAÍOCHTA AN IÚIR 2024 SCHOOLS DRAMA FESTIVAL FOR PLAYS IN IRISH: DAY 2 OF THE NEWRY REGIONAL FESTIVAL H Wed 13 Mar | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £5.00 | All U18 admission free Talented young Gaeilgeoirí from schools in Counties Armagh and Down will come to The Market Place Theatre to take part in the second and final day of Féile Scoildrámaíochta an Iúir 2024, a regional festival for short plays and musicals in Irish. As former Principal of Moneydarragh Primary School in the Mournes, our adjudicator Margaret Rogers brings a career of experience and success entering plays at local, provincial and national levels in An Cumann Scoildrámaíochta. Cuirfidh aos óg Ard Mhacha agus an Dúin féasta drámaíochta ar fáil don lucht féachana. Beidh iomaíocht ghéar ann do na hainmniúcháin chuig Féile Uladh na Scoildrámaíochta, Féile Uladh sa Grianán Leitir Ceanainn 19 & 20 Márta 2024.

Award-winning Northern Irish comedy sensation Paddy Raff is back on tour, taking his brand new hilarious standup show ‘Gimme a Minute!’ on the road in 2024. Having previously sold out venues across UK and Ireland, including a record six nights in Belfast’s SSE Arena, Paddy’s new show, featuring his own blend of storytelling, observational and musical comedy, is one not to be missed. Recommended for age 16+ as may contain strong language and adult themes.

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Thurs 14 Mar | 11.00am | £4.00 [includes tea/ coffee & biscuits] | Dir: Kenneth Branagh 2021 | 97 Mins | Certificate 12 Featuring a breakthrough performance by local actor Jude Hill and written and directed by Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh, ‘Belfast’ is a poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy’s childhood amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s. Buddy’s family lives in a largely Protestant district with a few Catholic families, but one day his community and everything he thought he understood about life is suddenly turned upside down. Buddy’s family gets caught in the mayhem and must decide to stay or leave the only place they have ever called home. Through it all, his passionate parents [Caitríona Balfe and Jamie Dornan] and quick-witted grandparents [Academy Award winner Judy Dench and Ciarán Hinds] keep the joy alive through music and the magic of movies in this feelgood story that reminds us that no matter how far you go, you never forget where you came from. 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. Contains some strong language.

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MIDNIGHT MANGO LTD PRESENTS

SANDY KELLY: LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND H Thurs 14 Mar | 8.00pm | £25.00 After the October 2023 release of Sandy Kelly’s new album ‘Leaving It All Behind’ and autobiography ‘In My Own Words’, Sandy embarks on an island-wide tour of Ireland for her ‘Leaving It All Behind Tour’. With a full live band, Sandy will perform songs from her new album, as well as some of her best-loved hits, alongside recounting some of the stories from her book in an up-close and personal setting. This promises to be an intimate evening to remember and an opportunity to catch up with one of Ireland’s indisputably successful country music artists.

MC MEDIA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

THE GREAT IRISH SONGBOOK H Fri 15 Mar | 8.00pm | £20.00 Following on from last year’s sell-out event, Malachi Cush and Karl McGuckin return with their musical ensemble to present an evening of Ireland’s favourite songs and melodies. Karl and Malachi are two of our best-loved singers, with Malachi’s natural tenor voice and Karl’s booming resonant baritone voice creating a combination that has been described as ‘breathtaking’. Classic ballads including ‘The Isle of Innishfree’, ‘The Town I Loved So Well’, and ‘Danny Boy’, accompanied by beautiful arrangements, are guaranteed to have the audience singing in the aisles.

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GEPPETTO

Sat 16 Mar | 2.00pm | £12.00 £10.00 [children] | £35.00 [family of four] Come and join us for this lighthearted, whimsical adventure into the story before the story! Geppetto is the story of a lonely old man, grieving the loss of his wife and isolated from the world outside his workshop. He spends his days pottering in his repair

shop, half-heartedly fixing broken things, never quite getting to the bottom of the pile of these once loved but now discarded items. His small and solitary life is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a mysterious visitor that brings his broken things to life; a lamp causes havoc, a radio bursts into song, and a Hoover is determined to cause trouble. Geppetto is slowly pulled out of his lonely existence and into a world full of hope and opportunity. He’s finally able to move through life no longer weighed down by loss. As we leave him, the mysterious visitor has one last gift to bestow - one story’s end is just another story’s beginning. Geppetto is a non-verbal production, featuring physical comedy, puppetry and music. This fun and hilarious new production is suitable for children aged 6yrs+.

SPECIAL EYE ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

JASON BYRNE: THE IRONIC BIONIC MAN Sat 16 Mar | 8.00pm | £24.00 Jason Byrne, half man, half natural disaster. Over the course of his accident-prone life Jason has been rebuilt from the ground up. Bits removed, metal pins, new knee, and an eye that’s been treated, over the years, by the medical profession like a game of Pong. This all culminated last year with heart surgery, twice! He enjoyed it so much he went back for more. Join the most gifted live comedian on the planet as he invites you to laugh at his misfortune. If he tried to say Schadenfreude, he’d probably dislocate his tongue. Recommended for age 16+. Contains strong language & adult material.

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

THE OUTRIGHT KING OF LIVE COMEDY THE TIMES

CITY OF ARMAGH FESTIVAL OF SPEECH & DRAMA 2024 H Tues 19-Fri 22 Mar | Fri Gala Presentation 7.00pm More than one thousand competitors will take part in the Annual Speech and Drama Festival during this week. Now in its 26th year, the Festival has gone from strength to strength and this year promises to be better again. Friday’s Gala Presentation of Special Awards and Prizes is an opportunity to enjoy highlights from the many competitions held during Festival week and to see the fantastic local talent.

CHAMELEON MUSIC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

SHAPE OF YOU: THE MUSIC OF ED SHEERAN Wed 20 Mar | 7.00pm | £23.00 £21.00 [conc] | £16.00 [under 16s] The hit stage production, ‘Shape of You’, features the amazing music of one of the world’s greatest singer-songwriters, Ed Sheeran, offering all of his classics in a completely live performance that will captivate you throughout. Presented by Chameleon Music Marketing, ‘Shape of You’ has it all: trademark loops, heartfelt singalongs, beatbox raps, emotional acoustic compositions, an extraordinary band and excellent visuals - including a spectacular light performance. The show draws from the multi-million selling albums ‘Divide’, ‘Multiply’, ‘Equals’, the groundbreaking new album ‘Subtract’ and his collaborations album, including the songs: ‘Thinking Out Loud’, ‘Sing’, ‘Lego House’, ‘Bad Habits’, ‘Overpass Graffiti’, ‘Eyes Closed’ as well as chart-topping collaborations ‘Joker & The Queen’ and ‘Perfect’, making you fall in love with Ed all over again. Please note 7.00pm start time.

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CARA DILLON: COMING HOME Thurs 21 Mar | 8.00pm | £24.00 Few singers are as celebrated and revered as Cara Dillon. Known for her captivating live performances she seldom fails to leave audiences spellbound. Cara’s breadth of appeal stems from an acclaimed career that includes being signed to legendary indie record label Rough Trade, providing the title track and narration for a Disney film, appearing with Symphony Orchestras in England, Scotland, Ireland and beyond, with contemporary superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith citing her as an influence. And yet her most successful record to date comprises traditional Irish folk songs released on her own label. As Mojo magazine says, Cara Dillon has “quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice”. This Spring sees Cara unveiling ‘Coming Home’, her first new material in almost six years, in which she effortlessly blurs the lines between spoken word and song to stunning effect. Skilfully interspersed with songs from her catalogue throughout the set, join Cara and her band as she shares this truly unique and inspiring collection.

TOM KELLY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

MIKE DENVER & GUESTS IN CONCERT H Fri 22 Mar | 8.00pm | £30.00 Mike Denver, one of Galway’s favourite sons, is riding the crest of a wave. His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South and he is now making inroads in the UK with some sell-out concerts in England and Scotland over the past couple of years. Mike’s meteoric rise in popularity culminated with him being voted ‘Entertainer of the Year 2016’ together with No 1 album of the Year ‘Cut Loose’ at the ACMA Awards on RTÉ. Mike to date has had 16 hit albums and 6 DVDs. With his excellent backing band Mike presents a high energy concert show which features all his hits including ‘Tommy K’, ‘Wasn’t That A Party’, ‘Galway Girl’, ‘Blown Away’, plus hits from the 60’s and 70’s. Special guest is the legendary hitmaker Brendan Shine and renowned country singer Louise Morrissey.

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COIRM GAEL LINN H Tues 26 Mar | 10.00am Coirm Gael Linn aims to encourage Gaelscoileanna to prepare and perform a variety show to an audience through the medium of Irish.

AVALON UK PRESENTS

VITTORIO ANGELONE: WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? I AM! Wed 27 Mar | 8.00pm | £17.00 Viral sensation and all-round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. Having started comedy in 2018 he has already cultivated a huge online following from stand-up clips and podcasts, regularly amassing millions of views on various platforms.

released his first comedy special in September 2023.

As well as co-hosting ‘Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting’ alongside fellow comedian Mike Rice, he is a regular guest on the Have A Word Podcast and

Suitable for age 14+.

Following his 5-star, sold-out, award-nominated debut [which solved literally every problem in the world], his new show looks inward to find out who exactly he thinks he is.

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

THE MIRACLE MAKER Sat 30 Mar | 11.30am | £6.00 | £3.00 [under 18s] Dirs: Derek W. Hayes, Stanislav Sokolov | 2019 87 Mins | Certificate U In ancient Israel, young Tamar meets Jesus [Ralph Fiennes], a carpenter, whose ability to perform miracles and teachings on God draw a band of loyal followers around him. As Jesus’ popularity grows, he comes to challenge the authority of the established Judaic religious leaders, who begin to plot his downfall. A distinguished voice cast includes Richard E. Grant, Sir Ian Holm and Julie Christie. This film uses a mix of 3D model and 2D animation to tell the story of Christ through the eyes of a child. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

CONAL GALLEN’S FUNNY BITS Fri 5-Sat 6 Apr | 8.00pm | £25.00 Multi award-winning comedian, Conal Gallen, brings his hilarious stand-up comedy show back on the road for 2024. The Donegal man is known around Ireland and the UK for his hilariously quick wit, rib-tickling stories and comedy songs! Don’t miss your chance to laugh the whole night away with one of Ireland’s all-time favourite comedians.

MOVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS

CHAMBER CHOIR IRELAND QUARTET

A SHEERLY BEAUTIFUL IMMERSION IN CHORAL SONORITY IRISH TIMES

NEWRY YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOLS EDITION H

Sat 6 Apr | 2.30pm | £13.00 | £11.00 [conc]

Tues 9-Sat 13 Apr | 7.30pm | 2.00pm [Sat Matinee Only] | £18.00

Chamber Choir Ireland presents a small, yet perfectly formed, quartet of part-songs and miniatures, spanning the centuries. Paring back the full choral sound to its most basic form, an intimate experience of hearing four exquisite voices perform everything from Palestrina to Gershwin including new works by Rhona Clarke, Stephen McNeff and Eoghan Desmond.

One of the world’s most iconic and longest-running musicals, Les Misérables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption.

Garnering a strong reputation for its unique approach to creative commissioning, recording and programming, Chamber Choir

Ireland is the country’s flagship choral ensemble and national chamber choir under the Artistic Direction of the multi-awardwinning conductor, Paul Hillier. The Choir’s programmes span from early renaissance to the present day, incorporating established choral classics with cutting edge commissions, and a style of performance that incorporates versatility, dynamism and often vocal pyrotechnics. Please note this event will take place at the Primate’s Chapel, Palace Demesne, Armagh.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of the French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean’s quest for a new life carries him to Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by Inspector Javert and the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation. Performed in over 40 countries and in 22 languages, and with a lush, swelling score that features such famed songs as ‘I Dreamed a Dream’, ‘On My Own’ and ‘Bring Him Home’, Les Mis brings Victor Hugo’s revolutionary novel blazingly to life. Presented by one of Northern Ireland’s leading youth theatre groups.

BANBRIDGE MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

OKLAHOMA! H

Wed 17-Sat 20 Apr | 7.30pm | £16.00 Banbridge Musical Society presents ‘Oklahoma!’, the ground-breaking musical that set the stage for all that followed! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s exuberant classic is a lively, tuneful musical full of cowboys, farmers, romance and fearless optimism. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colourful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty

BARKING DOG THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

TEDDY’S ZOO ADVENTURE

Thurs 25 Apr | 10.00am | £5.00 Sammy Ragdoll has a day out at the zoo with her best friend Eddy The Teddy. Despite Sammy warning him, Eddy keeps wandering off. He does this once too often and gets locked in overnight! Some of the animals try to help him but the monkeys find it fun being

unhelpful. Eddy will need help from the audience if he is to get out before morning. The show uses many elements of theatre, mime, puppetry and songs to join in with. It’s a perfect introduction to live entertainment for children who’ve never been to a show before, and a welcome return for Eddy the Teddy’s young fans. Suitable for children aged 6 and under and their families. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land. This amateur production of OKLAHOMA! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk Music by RICHARD RODGERS | Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II | Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs | Original choreography by Agnes de Mille.

CELTIC SOUL

across Van’s musical history including the big hits as well as stand out album tracks.

Fri 26 Apr | 8.00pm | £18.00

Let Celtic Soul take you on a journey through the songbook of our very own musical legend!

The award-winning Celtic Soul are returning to The Market Place with their definitive tribute to Van Morrison. Following a sell-out performance at Belfast’s Ulster Hall in 2019 they went on to receive an IMRO Gold Award for their performance in Radio Ulster’s Astral Weeks special. They continue to receive critical acclaim from devout Vanatics wherever they perform and have continued their success with shows across Ireland.

MID ARMAGH COMMUNITY NETWORK PRESENTS

HOUL YER WHEEST H Fri 26 Apr | 7.30pm | £12.50

If you thought Ulster Scots was a thing of the past, think again! Mid Armagh Community Network are proud to present this vibrant, uplifting and modern take on the music, dance and drama associated with this very much alive tradition.

With years of playing in blues, folk, trad and jazz bands, the seven-piece band have the ingredients to deliver Van’s music authentically. Expect to hear songs from right

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

AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET ... EVEN THE MAN APPROVES. NOEL CASEY, DUBLIN CITY FM

OLDSHORE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

THE ILLEGALS H Sat 27 Apr | 8.00pm | £20.00

Ireland’s only double tribute to the music of Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, The Illegals return with their ever-popular, classic-rock revue. Fifty years ago, the Eagles released their third album, ‘On The Border’. Half a century later, tunes from the album remain fan favourites; ‘Best of My Love’, ‘Already Gone’, ‘Ol’ 55’. They will all feature in the Illegals set to celebrate this landmark in rock history.

Led by the brilliant Niamh Kavanagh, The Illegals will take you on a journey through soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs. Audiences really love an Illegals show an entertaining night of vocal harmony, superb musicianship and great fun served up by a band at the top of its game. The best of two legendary bands in one night? It’s almost too good to be true.

NIAMH IS OUTSTANDING THE ROLLS-ROYCE OF IRISH ROCK RTE

CANCER RESEARCH FUNDRAISER CONCERT H Thurs 2 May | 8.00pm | £15.00 | £10.00 [under 10s] ‘Music makes the people come together.’ Three local artists have joined forces to raise money for Cancer Research. This exhilarating performance will bring the power and get the party started! Fun for the whole family...

Fri 3 May | 8.00pm | £25.00

seeing Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, The Capital Showband, and many more perform. From his vantage point close to the stage, he would absorb every move made by the guitarist in the bands, watching his fingers slide along the strings, hoping that one day he might be up there performing just like Dan O’Hara or Seamus McMahon.

Declan was born in the heart of Ireland in Drumlish Co Longford, at a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide. A revolution in rock and pop brought us The Beatles, Elvis, and The Rolling Stones, while here in Ireland the magnificent showband boom was about to explode.

Declan has gone on to have a super career that has spanned over four decades at the top of Irish Country Music winning many accolades along the way and scoring countless hits with his catalogue of trademark songs.

A young man growing up at that time, Declan was being heavily influenced by these greats and indeed was getting the rare opportunity to see most of the top showbands appear in his native town. He would cajole his mother into

Join him and his super live band with special guests John McNicholl and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter on the ‘Where’s the Party’ nationwide concert tour.

JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS

DECLAN NERNEY & GUESTS H

ANTHONY TONER IN CONCERT Fri 3 May | 8.00pm | £14.00 Anthony Toner returns to The Market Place to celebrate the release of Ghost Notes Vol 2, a brand-new collection of cover songs [written by everyone from Randy Newman to King Crimson], rendered in his usual warm, intimate style.

and occasional poetic selections, and favourites from across his capacious back catalogue, including ‘Well Well Well’, ‘The Road to Fivemiletown’ and ‘An Alphabet’, amongst others.

Acclaimed as one of our finest singer songwriters, Anthony is a hugely talented guitarist and storyteller, so expect an evening of stories, songs

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

WALSH ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

THE SHAMROCK TENORS H Sat 4 May | 8.00pm | £27.50 In preparation for their debut USA tour and television concert special, The Shamrock Tenors are delighted to be embarking on their very first Northern Irish tour. Featuring performers from across the province of Ulster, with vocalists from London’s West End, the country’s best multiinstrumentalists and a champion Irish dancer, their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in beautiful fivepart harmony. With all your favourites including ‘Danny Boy’, ‘Whiskey In The Jar’, ‘The Parting Glass’ and ‘Wild Rover’, this is a show for all ages. Their first two singles have shot straight to Number 1 on the iTunes World Music Charts, whilst their performances online have received over six million views. They’ve travelled to over thirty countries as a group, including Irish festivals in the USA and sold out shows in iconic venues such as the Ulster Hall, Belfast, and Birmingham Symphony Hall. Irish music as you have never heard it before!

‘SONGS WE ALL KNOW…GILDED WITH BEAUTIFUL IRISH HARMONIES AND A TYPICALLY IRISH SENSE OF FUN IRISH NEWS

RIVER TALL PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENTS

BLOOD UPON THE ROSE H Wed 8-Sat 11 May | 7.30pm & 2.30pm [Sat matinee] | £25.00 Gerry Cunningham’s outstanding production ‘Blood Upon The Rose’ tells the story of Grace Gifford, a young Dublin lady from the home of a staunch Unionist family and Joseph Plunkett, a leading revolutionary in the Easter Rising of 1916. Their love, marriage, and Plunkett’s subsequent execution the morning after their marriage in Kilmainham jail touched the hearts of a nation and to this day the story is immortalised in the beautiful song ‘Grace’ written in 1985 by Sean and Frank O’Meara. The love story is set against the background of the Easter Rising 1916 and also involves the internal struggles within the Irish Volunteers lead by Eoin McNeil and Padraig Pearse leader of the IRB, a secret republican movement which had successfully infiltrated all units of the Irish Volunteers.

BRIGADOON

[DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENING]

POETRY IRELAND PRESENTS

MULDOON’S PICNIC Wed 15 May | 8.00pm | £25.00 Muldoon’s Picnic is a cabaret-style evening of poetry, prose, and music hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon. The show is named after a popular New York vaudeville act and an Irish American knockabout farce from the 1880s. The event is an omnium-gatherum of poetry, prose, and music, by turns witty, exuberant, and sophisticated. The show has been running for ten seasons at the Irish Arts Center in New York and has had three highly successful Irish tours. The show is produced by Poetry Ireland and is subject to support by an Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Arts Council of Northern Ireland Touring Grant.

Vincente Minnelli directs this otherworldly tale of vacationing New Yorkers [Gene Kelly and Van Johnson] who discover a Scottish village that comes to life once every 100 years for one day only. There, Kelly and a town lass [Cyd Charisse] share the love of a lifetime - one seemingly allotted just 24 hours. But fear not, there’s magic and timeless songs hereabouts: ‘Almost Like Being in Love’, ‘The Heather on the Hill’ and more! 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.

PRESTIGE PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENTS

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE H Fri 17 May | 8.00pm | £26.00

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

SHINE LTD PRESENTS

DIONA DOHERTY: GOT MILF? Fri 17 May | 8.00pm | £15.00 Star of Derry Girls, series regular on The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol, The News Quiz, Breaking the News, Secrets of the Circuit, A Perforated Ulster and Give My Head Peace, Diona Doherty is taking brandnew show ‘Got MILF?’ on her first ever stand-up tour around the country. Diona wrote and starred in her debut play ‘Bridesmaids Of Northern Ireland’, which sold out theatres across Northern Ireland. This Spring she’s ditching the garters, strapping on a breast pump and picking up a mic, to head out solo on the road in this laugh-out-loud debut tour show. This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout. Recommended for age 16+ as may contain strong language and adult themes.

The new show for 2024 includes many songs from The PULSE set, featuring tracks from ‘The Division Bell’, ‘The Wall’, ‘Animals’, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’. The “Syd Song” for 2024 is ‘Astronomy Domine’. Also included is the much requested ‘Not Now John’ from ‘The Final Cut’. Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music, in our true celebration of all things Floyd!

FAIRYTALE STAGE SHOW PRESENTS

THE FAMILY SHARK SHOW H

Sat 18 May | 2.00pm | £12.00 | £10.00 [conc] £40.00 [family of four] See us bring to life the story behind the song. Venture into the deep blue sea and join Baby on the adventure of a lifetime. Come and help Mummy and Daddy prepare Baby for the first day of school, with lots of exhilarating crowd interaction.

Watch with excitement, as Baby meets new friends from different worlds, such as Olivia the Octopus and Tommy the Turtle. There is fun for all the family when Miss Magiclegs, the schoolteacher, announces the upcoming talent concert - The Fish Factor. Join in and sing alongside the Super-Star-Fish band as they sing a very special song given to them by Grandma and Grandpa. Will they be victorious? Secure your seats today and find out! This production is perfect for families with small children aged 3 - 8 years.

JMG MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS

THE SUMMER COUNTRY SHOW H Thurs 23 May | 8.00pm | £26.50 Back by popular demand the hugely successful ‘Summer Country Show’ returns for another night of toe-tapping magic with a stellar line-up that Nashville would be proud of. Appearing on the show will be six of Ireland’s top stars including the gentle giant of Country Music Mick Flavin who is celebrating 50 years in music, the mighty man from Mayo Gerry Guthrie, the fiddling sensation Ritchie Remo with Hit the Diff, the energetic dancing feet of Shawn Cuddy, the highly entertaining John McNicholl and the fantastic singer from Tyrone Jim Devine. All the acts will perform their trademark hits in the company of Ireland’s top backing band, Keltic Storm, making this a show you won’t want to miss!

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A celebration of contemporary and traditional craft on display, craft demonstrations and handson experiences. Exhibitions, stalls, creative workshops, children’s arts and craft experiences, talks, music and entertainment.

Sat 25 May | 10.30am - 4.30pm

Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh FEATURING: Craft Stalls | Craft Demonstrations | Craft Workshops Enjoy a wonderful day out for all the family at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre. Experience high quality craft stalls, traditional and contemporary craft demonstrations and hands-on craft experiences for adults and children. Learn a new craft skill at one of the creative craft workshops for adults and children and there will be fantastic fun at the many FREE drop in craft and art experiences for kids. Enjoy delicious coffee, refreshments and musical entertainment throughout the day. DON’T MISS OUR UNIQUE SELECTION OF CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGOUT THE SPRING SEASON!

JARLATH REGAN: YER MAN Sat 25 May | 8.00pm | £24.00 Following millions of downloads and views on Youtube, TikTok and Instagram Jarlath Regan’s epic new standup comedy show ‘Yer Man’ has landed. Ireland’s favourite Irishman Abroad is back after appearances on Tonight At The Palladium, Russell Howard’s Good News and Gogglebox. As recommended by Ardal O’Hanlon, Marc Maron, Jack Whitehall, Joe Wilkinson, Deborah Frances White, The Guardian and TripAdvisor. Recommended for age 16+ as may contain strong language and adult themes.

A MASTER AT WORK PATRICK KIELTY

MORE LAUGHS IN THE FIRST 15 MINUTES THAN MOST COMEDIANS CAN MUSTER IN AN HOUR HERALD

BRENDAN QUINN: 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR H Thurs 30 May | 8.00pm | £25.00 Country music legend Brendan Quinn will celebrate 60 years in the music business in 2024. A household name, in the early 1970’s he reached Number One in the Irish charts with ‘Four In The Morning’ and had several more Number Ones and Top Ten hits with ‘Bandy The Rodeo Clown’, ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’, ‘I Can Almost See My Hometown From Here’ and ‘Angeline’, to name a few. Brendan will be touring with a full backing band of superb musicians and will include a few friends as guest stars. Any music fans should not miss this fabulous celebration of great country music!

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THE BELFAST MA: MOTHER OF THE GROOM Fri 31 May | 8.00pm | £20.00 The Belfast Ma is back with her brand-new show ‘Mother of the Groom’. Enjoy the antics of everyone’s favourite Ma, Sadie Devine as she prepares for the wedding of the year. Her favourite wee son Thomas is getting married to childhood sweetheart Kirsty, and Sadie is determined to give them the best big day ever. She is all over everything, the cars, the flowers, the dress, the cake, the table plan, and of course the hen do. This is one wedding not to be missed, so grab your invitation, stick on your favourite hat, and celebrate the event of the year. Sure, it’s gonna be a geg! This production contains some strong language and is recommended for age 15+.

GBL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

CHRONICLES OF LONG KESH Sat 1 June | 8.00pm | £23.00 The hilarious, painful and shocking story of Northern Ireland’s infamous prison — Long Kesh — is told through the eyes of prison officers, Republicans and Loyalists, a rich assortment of patriots, chancers, leaders, wives, escapers and hypochondriacs! A huge crowd-pleaser, full of 1960’s Motown songs and wild, irreverent humour, this is the inside story of The Troubles. ‘Chronicles of Long Kesh’ last played in Belfast in 2012 with a sold-out run and standing ovations every single night! The play has toured throughout Northern Ireland and was a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Recommended for age 16+. Contains strong language and scenes of violence.

INTRODUCTION TO LEATHER WORK: MAKE AND DECORATE A LEATHER BELT

Sat 20 Jan | 10.00am - 4.30pm | £45.00

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. Free tea and coffee will be provided for full day adult workshops. Children attending workshops should bring a drink and small snack.

Turn a piece of raw leather into a beautiful and unique hand tooled and dyed belt under the expert guidance of awardwinning milliner, costume fabricator and textile artist Enda Kenny. This workshop with demonstrations will teach you how to handle and cut tooling leather, add designs and decoration to the leather’s surface, hand dye a leather belt and how to care for leather. You will complete your bespoke belt by adding a buckle for a good fit. All materials and tools will be supplied. Please bring an overall, apron or old shirt to protect clothing from leather dyes and pigments. Max No: 8 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Enda Kenny

Enda Kenny’s solo exhibition Corporality can be viewed in the Gallery 12 Jan – 9 March. A series of 2D and 3D artworks looking at the human experience of inhabiting a body, taking reference from anatomy and muscular and skeletal structures.

NEEDLE FELTING A WINTER LANDSCAPE Sat 27 Jan | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £35.00 Learn to create a beautiful needle felted wintery landscape under the guidance of textile artist Louisa Kelly. Working from a range of images or your own landscape 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

CHINESE BRUSHWORK & CALLIGRAPHY Sat 20 Jan | 10.00am - 3.00pm | £35.00 Dating back many thousands of years, Chinese calligraphy and brush painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Chinese painters use a traditional brush dipped into black ink, or colour on special paper or silk. Subjects include flowers, plants, birds, animals, mountains and rivers. The painter aims to capture the life and spirit of the subject, making it live through the brush of the painter and the eyes of the viewer. In this relaxing introductory workshop, we will explore Chinese culture through calligraphy and brush painting to complete a range of test works leading up to a finished piece including an image and calligraphy. Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Gwen Stevenson

SCREEN PRINTING ON IRISH LINEN Sat 27 Jan | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £35.00 To coincide with the exhibition ‘McCaw Allan - A Tea Towel Collection’, artist Lucy Turner will introduce participants to screen printing onto Irish linen using contemporary floral motifs. You will create an artwork made from overprinting paper stencils in a wide range of colours. Lucy encourages the use of recycled materials where possible for participants to work with. Throughout the workshop Lucy will explain her work process and ethics and will bring some of her screen prints to view and her personal screens to print with. All materials are included. ‘McCaw Allan - A Tea Towel Collection’ can be viewed on the foyer walls from 12 January - 9 March. Max No: 12 Suitable for 16+ Tutor: Lucy Turner

HOLIDAY SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS Sat 3 Feb - Sat 9 Mar [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

WOODTURNING FOR BEGINNERS Sat 3 Feb | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £65.00 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. Max No: 6 | Tutor: Jim Kelly Irish Wood Turners Guild - Ulster Chapter

FUSED GLASS HEART SHAPED LANDSCAPES Sat 3 Feb | 10.00am - 3.00pm | £60.00 Join expert glass artist Keith Sheppard for this fused glass workshop to create two beautiful 15cmx15cm heart-shaped fused glass landscapes. Working with different coloured glass Keith will teach you various design techniques to create a range of seasonal landscape designs and intricate backgrounds that will really stand out with natural sunlight catching the details of your design. A beautiful gift for a loved one or to adorn your home, these glass hearts will be a beautiful addition to any home. Keith will demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting and how to work safely and handle glass with confidence. Your completed fused glass landscapes will be taken back to Keith’s studio for firing and returned to the venue one to two weeks later for collection. 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]

TEENS - ADULT

INTERNATIONAL DJ ACADEMY TRAINING MODERN MINI MASTERS ETTA VEE [JESSI RAULET] Sat 10 Feb | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £12.00 We are going lovey-dovey for the American brand Ettavee and the artist behind it, Jessi Raulet. We will start by practising the whimsical style with painting some big abstract hearts using acrylics, markers & golden or iridescent paper. Then we will paint wooden hearts that will be tied together and assembled to create a unique hanging decoration full of love. There will be happy colours, fun patterns, golden bling and of course lots of hearts - perfect in time for Valentines! Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 7 - 12 years Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind of Blue]

Sat 10 Feb | 10.00am - 3.00pm £25.00 Dreaming of being the next top DJ? Well, this dynamic introduction to DJ’ing could help you on your way. Over the course you will be provided with state-of-the-art DJ equipment and assisted by experienced tutors, and will be guided through everything you need to know on becoming a DJ. Topics covered in the course include, music selection [all music genres covered], health and safety, setting up

equipment, beats, bars, rhythms and phrasing, beat matching and mixing, EFX tricks and scratching, structuring a mix and final mix recording. Students can bring in their own music on CD or hard drive or can search through the extensive music bank supplied by the course tutor. On course completion, a mix CD of the students work [recorded and mastered by the course tutor] will be provided to each student to take away with them. No musical ability is required and no previous experience is necessary. Minors aged 12-16 years - Please provide age upon booking. Max No: 16 | Suitable for Age 12+ to adult Tutor: Gleave Dobbin [International DJ Academy]

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CREATIVE ACTIVISM PRINT MAKING WORKSHOP Sat 17 Feb | 1.00pm - 4.00pm | £22.00 Join textile and print making artist Tina McGleenan for an immersive and hands-on creative workshop that empowers teenagers to become advocates through art! In this 3-hour session, participants will explore the dynamic world of printing through a range of techniques including gel plate, image transfer, use of stamps and stencils and silk screen printing.

HAND WOVEN CARRICK MAT Sat 17 Feb | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £40.00 Learn to create a Carrick mat from one piece of rope. Traditionally this type of knot is used in sailing but has been adapted to make this flat functional mat. These mats can be used as a hot pot stand for kitchen use or for decorative purposes. Smaller versions can be made up as coasters for hot drinks. In this class, students will learn to create the foundations of the knot and how to tension it for a tight fit. They will also learn how to sew off the ends and secure the mat. No previous experience necessary. This workshop is connected to ‘Corporality’, a new exhibition of 2D and 3D hand-crafted and woven art works by Enda Kenny which can be viewed in the Gallery 12 Jan-9 Mar. Max No: 8 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Enda Kenny

You will design your own A3 size posters aimed at raising awareness of the environmental issues you feel strongly about. These may include animal welfare, loss of habitat, sustainable fashion, renewable energy, climate change or how to reduce our carbon footprint. This workshop encourages collaboration of ideas and shared problem solving on important themes. You will go away with a range of uniquely designed posters for your room that convey powerful messages through visual art. All materials supplied. Please wear an old shirt or apron to protect clothing from dyes and inks. Max No: 10 Suitable for 13-18 Years Tutor: Martina McGleenan

OVER 40’S MAKEUP MASTERCLASS

WILLOW WEAVING HANGING NESTING BASKET

Thurs 22 Feb | 7.00pm - 9.00pm | £23.00

Sat 24 Feb | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £55.00

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?

Join willow weaver Sabine to learn a range of weaving techniques and finishes to create a charming little willow nesting basket made from locally grown organic willow varieties which can be hung up by its thick plaited border. This beautiful basket will add an aesthetic touch to your garden whilst being functional to attract bird life.

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 supervision and 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]

Please note: Basketmaking is a very physical activity and therefore requires reasonable stamina which allows for standing up for an extended period of time, bending down, applying pressure with fingers and hands. You will also have the use of very sharp tools throughout the day’s work. Max No: 6 | Suitable for 18+ Tutor: Sabine Wolniczak [Beaghmore Baskets]

SEA AND SHORE: NATURE PRINTING ON TEXTILE Sat 2 March | 10.00am - 1.30pm| £27.00 This workshop draws upon the historical process of printing using natural plant material known as ‘Nature Printing’ to create unique artworks. In this workshop participants will work with a range of seaweeds, shells and plants gathered from local shorelines to create a selection of nature prints. Participants will work on both paper and fabric and use hand printing techniques and a printing press to create a series of unique works. Frames will be provided so that participants can select a piece to mount and frame as an artwork that is ready to hang at home. Max No: 8 | Suitable for 16+ Tutor: Ruth Osborne [Ruth Osborne Art]

TEENS WORKSHOP

KOOKY JEWELLERY CREATIONS Sat 2 Mar | 11.00am - 1.00pm | £14.00 Explore colour and pattern to create your own kooky jewellery style! You will begin by drawing and sketching with colour your chosen design for your jewellery set under the guidance of jewellery designer Lina Morgan. You will create your jewellery out of birch wood, mounting these on brooch backs and ring bases, attaching earring hooks and fastening rings for a necklace pendant. The jewellery mounting will be done easily and simply; the focus will be working on creating your design. You will be using different types of paints and pens to create your own design on each jewellery piece. Once your pieces have dried you will complete the look by applying a clear varnish to protect your jewellery and give it a little bit of shine. All materials supplied. Max No: 10 | Suitable for 12-17 years Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind of Blue]

BEGINNERS POINTED NIB CALLIGRAPHY Sat 9 Mar | 10.00am - 12.30pm | £30.00

A PASSION FOR POETRY Sat 9 Mar | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £23.00 Drawing on themes of Easter, equinox and spring, this workshop explores the power of poetry to reflect and renew our deepest truths. Whether you’re already writing poetry or would like to start, you will be inspired by both traditional and contemporary work. Creative writing exercises will also prompt you to create your own work, while receiving constructive feedback in a friendly and safe environment. A new freedom and passion for reading and writing poetry are waiting. Come and enjoy these treasures of your heart. Mary Montague is a poet and writer. She has authored two highly praised collections of poetry and her work has been published in numerous journals and anthologies. Her poetry has been translated into French, Italian, Russian and German. She is the recipient of several awards from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Max No: 12 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Mary Montague

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and provides an introduction to modern calligraphy. You will learn how to use a pointed nib and ink, working through warm-up exercises to teach you the basics, practising letter-forms and joining up letters. The workshop includes a talk about how to create your own modern calligraphy style and you’ll finish off by making your own calligraphy piece with the help of a unique template. All materials are included in the workshop. Your kit will include a penholder, 2 nibs, ink, metallic paint and original worksheets and templates. Max No: 15 | Suitable for age 16+ Tutor: MaryClare Fitzgerald

WET FELTING - EASTER BUNNY Sat 16 Mar | 10.00am - 1.00pm | £15.00 Create a stunning Easter bunny or hare 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 artwork. This tactile hands-on class will be a firm favourite, with lots of opportunity for self-expression and creativity. You can create a colourful meadow background or rolling hillside for your bunny to sit on. All materials and inspiration images supplied but you are welcome to bring along any cute bunny/hare images of your choice to work from. Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 8-12 years Tutor: Louisa Kelly

ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL CUPCAKES FOR KIDS Sat 16 Mar | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £15.00 Calling all star bakers and sweet treat lovers! This celebration cupcake decorating workshop will introduce you to the skills and techniques for creating amazing cupcakes every time. You’ll get hands-on experience decorating a

box of 12 cupcakes to take home. Learn to pipe buttercream like a pro and handle and colour using florist paste. Colour and cut sugar paste to top your cupcakes for a domed finish then complete your creations by making rainbow, marbled and colourful fun shapes from icing and fondant. For this fun, informal day you don’t need to bring any equipment along, everything will be ready and waiting for you to get stuck in. Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 8+ Tutor: Rosemary Hughes [Rosie’s Country Kitchen]

TRADITIONAL WILLOW BASKET WEAVING Sat 23 Mar | 10.00am - 5.00pm | £55.00 Experience the traditional art of basket weaving with the assistance of experienced craft tutor and basket maker Sabine Wolniczak from Beaghmore Baskets. You will learn the techniques and skills involved in this ancient craft to complete your own small round breadbasket using locally grown, harvested and seasoned willow. You are guaranteed to embark on a stimulating and invigorating experience.

BOTANICAL PRINTMAKING GEL PLATE AND SCREEN PRINTING TECHNIQUES Sat 23 Mar | 10.00am - 3.00pm | £35.00

Please note: Basketmaking is a very physical activity and therefore requires reasonable stamina which allows for standing up for an extended period of time, bending down, applying pressure with fingers and hands. You will also have the use of very sharp tools throughout the day’s work. All materials supplied. Please wear sturdy flat shoes and bring an apron or old shirt.

In this engaging and hands-on workshop, participants will delve into the world of botanical printmaking using a combination of screen printing for the background and gel plate printing techniques for the foreground. They will have the opportunity to experiment with various textures, colours, and botanical elements to create unique and personalized prints. At the end of the workshop, participants will select their favourite print, mount it, and take home a stunning piece of botanical art. Participants should bring aprons and wear old clothes.

Max No: 6 | Suitable for 18+| Tutor: Sabine Wolniczak [Beaghmore Baskets]

Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Martina McGleenan

MINI MASTERS LARS NYMAN Thurs 4 Apr | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £12.00 Spring chickens or Easter doves, we are creating birds in the style of the Swedish artist Lars Nyman. We will make our own collage version of the artist’s graphic print of a rooster with tulip. We will recreate the retro style with bold outlines by cutting and gluing coloured paper shapes as well as using stickers. We will also be drawing some colourful patterns in a variety of markers and pens, creating stylised birds to mount on cardboard. So, get your scissors & markers ready for a colourful session full of pattern making! Max No: 12 | Age 7 - 12 years Tutor: Lina Morgan [A Misty Kind of Blue]

SILVER SMITHING: SILVER STACKING RINGS WITH SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES Sat 13 Apr | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £50.00 Spend a day under the guidance of Goldsmith Diane Lyness, as you make a pair of silver stacking rings. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery-making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful pair of rings to take home. Personalise and add colour to your ring by adding one or two semi-precious stones. 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

FUSED GLASS SEASCAPE Sat 13 Apr | 10.00am - 3.00pm | £60.00 Join expert glass artist Keith Sheppard for this colourful fused glass workshop to create a beautiful 24cm x 20cm freestanding curved glass seascape or two flat 24cm x 10cm glass landscapes. The freestanding piece will look stunning set close to a window to catch the natural light. The two flat glass seascapes can be set in one or two mounted box frames and hung as a decorative artwork on the wall.

to bring some seascape images for inspiration. Your completed fused glass seascapes will be taken back to Keith’s studio for firing and returned to the venue one to two weeks later for collection.

Working with different coloured glass Keith will teach you various design techniques; demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting and how to work safely and handle glass with confidence. You are welcome

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

All tools and materials will be provided. You may wish to bring your own safety glasses. Please wear suitable clothing and flat shoes.

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

CLOTHING WITHOUT LABELS KIDS SEWING BASICS MAKE & DESIGN YOUR OWN CLOTHES Sat 20 Apr | 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 without limits. 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

SEASCAPE IN OILS KILCLIEF BEACH

NEEDLE FELTING SPRING FLOWERS LANDSCAPE

Sat 20 Apr | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £45.00

Sat 27 Apr | 10.00am - 4.00pm | £35.00

Spend the day with artist Michelle Wilson who will guide you step-bystep through a range of oil painting techniques as you paint a beautiful contemporary seascape on canvas inspired by Kilclief beach, Strangford Lough. Michelle will teach you which brushes to use to get different effects, colour mixing and balancing and brush stroke effects to perfect your masterpiece. You will be introduced to beautiful colour palettes that will bring life and vibrancy to your finished piece. This is a creative, fun and informal class suitable for novices or more experienced painters. All materials supplied as well as beach images.

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

Note: Please bring an apron/old shirt to protect your clothes! Michelle Wilson’s solo exhibition ‘Flora and Fauna,’ an exquisite exhibition showcasing a stunning array of animals, seascapes, and flowers through captivating paintings and drawings can be viewed in the Gallery 15 Mar - 11 May. Max No: 10 | Suitable for Age 16+ | Tutor: Michelle Wilson

Max No: 12 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Louisa Kelly

CERAMIC RECTANGULAR TREAT DISH Sat 27 Apr | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £38.00 Create your own unique hand-built treat dish, complete with impressed designs and hand painted colours on a beautiful cream clay body. Tutor Andrea will take you step-by-step through the process of rolling, shaping and decorating your treat dish using a range of clay tools and stamps to build your design. This workshop is ideal for beginners or those with little clay experience. Your completed dish will be taken back to Andrea’s studio to dry, glaze and double fire in the kiln. Platters will be returned to the venue approximately two weeks later. PLEASE NOTE: Completed ceramic dishes will not be returned by post. Collection only from the venue. All materials supplied. Participants should wear an old shirt or apron. Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Andrea McCullough [Relatively Ceramics]

CONCRETE FLOWERPOTS Sat 4 May | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £22.00 Learn the techniques to create your own geometric plant pot working with concrete. You will firstly complete some measurement and angle exercises to design your flowerpot before working with triangle and hexagon moulds to form and shape your flowerpot design before sealing them together in preparation for pouring concrete. This plant pot is suitable for a little succulent or air plant which you can later customise by painting or if you prefer leave with a natural finish. Your finished pot will add a modern feel to your home or office space. Max No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ Tutor: Hazel Boland

INTRODUCTION TO CAKE DECORATING Sat 4 May | 1.30pm - 4.30pm | £35.00

CAKE DECORATING FOR KIDS Sat 4 May | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £15.00 Learn to prepare and decorate a cake to a professional finish with tutor Rosemary Hughes from Rosie’s Country Kitchen. You will be guided through the stages of preparing your split-level cake to create a sponge with crumb coat. Cover your cake and drum with sugar paste for a perfect finish. Rosemary will share her top tips on types of paste to use and techniques to perfect your chosen cake colour. Finally make your own hand made decorations using different cutters and modelling tools for the perfect finish. Children will bring home their boxed finished sponge cake. All equipment and ingredients are included. Children should bring their own apron and a drink. Max No: 10 | Suitable for 10-16 years | Tutor: Rosemary Hughes [Rosie’s Country Kitchen]

Learn how to use a variety of cake decorating techniques to create beautiful cakes with a professional finish. Under the guidance of tutor Rosemary Hughes, you will learn to cover a 6-inch round celebration cake. Split, level and prepare your sponge cake and professionally prepare your sponge with crumb coat. Cover your cake and drum with sugar paste for a perfect finish. Rosemary will share her top tips on types of paste to use and colouring techniques. Creating your own hand made decorations using different cutters and modelling tools you will perfect the finishing touches for your cake. Participants will bring home their boxed finished sponge cake. All equipment and ingredients are included. Full notes will be available for you to take home. All you need to bring is an apron. Max No: 12 Tutor: Rosemary Hughes [Rosie’s Country Kitchen]

INTRODUCTION TO CYANOTYPE PRINTING Sat 11 May | 10.30am - 3.30pm | £35.00 This workshop will introduce participants to the process of Cyanotype, a photographic technique that uses sunlight and chemicals to create beautiful blueprints with white designs. Using botanicals, objects and stencils, participants will build imagery to create their own unique prints on paper and fabric. You will leave with a range of unique artworks which can be framed at home. Max No: 8 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Ruth Osborne

MACRAMÉ WOVEN WREATH WITH CONTEMPORARY FLOWERS Sat 11 May | 10.30am - 2.00pm | £45.00 This creative workshop involves learning the basic macramé techniques to weave your base wreath as well as learning about floral composition in order to create a beautiful contemporary door wreath. Each participant will have an impact on the visual effect of their work by choosing between a variety of cotton cords as well as dried/artificial flowers. Once you have mastered the techniques you can continue your macramé weaving journey at home. A wide range of materials will be provided to allow uniqueness and personalisation of each creation. Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Karolina Lisek [Little Tangle]

BEGINNERS POINTED NIB CALLIGRAPHY Sat 18 May | 10.00am - 12.30pm | £30.00 This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and provides an introduction to modern calligraphy. You will learn how to use a pointed nib and ink, working through warm-up exercises to teach you the basics, practising letterforms and joining up letters. The workshop includes a talk about how to create your own modern calligraphy style and you’ll finish off by making your own calligraphy piece with the help of a unique template. All materials are included in the workshop. Your kit will include a penholder, 2 nibs, ink, metallic paint and original worksheets and templates. Max No: 15 | Suitable for age 16+ Tutor: MaryClare Fitzgerald

DRAWING THE DANCE Sat 18 May | 10.00am - 12.00pm | £25.00 This workshop is a rare opportunity to draw or paint a dancer at work as she improvises gesture and movement. Working with a moving figure creates an interesting challenge and some truly amazing artworks. The workshop is guided by visual artist Orlaith Cullinane [and a live performer] whose work in drawing and sculpture focuses on the body, meaningful and expressive gesture and movement. Basic materials are supplied. Please feel free to bring any additional drawing materials of your choice. Orlaith’s work features in a new exhibition ‘Shed’ a visual art show by Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk which can be viewed in the Gallery 17 May - 6 July. Max No: 10 | Suitable for age 16+ | Tutor: Orlaith Cullinane

CORPORALITY - ENDA KENNY 12 Jan - 9 Mar | Gallery Corporality: The definition of corporality is the quality or state of being, having a body or a material or physical existence. ‘What are you made of?’ is a term very often used to describe a person’s character, their talent, skill, temperament, or ability to succeed. This exhibition will look at corporality in both the physical and metaphorical sense by shining a light on form and structure through a personal lens. Consisting of beautifully crafted 2D and 3D pieces the exhibition will look at the human experience of inhabiting a body, taking reference from anatomy and muscular and skeletal structures.

MCCAW ALLAN A TEA TOWEL COLLECTION 12 Jan - 9 March | Foyer Walls This colourful exhibition, curated by contemporary artist Robert Peters and Douglas Mowbray [Purchase Manager, Samuel Lamont & Sons Ltd.], showcases the tea towel designs of the Lurgan textile company McCaw Allan. Within the exhibition over 200 tea towel designs are displayed, along with original design drafts and sketches. The designs, eye-popping colours and finishing of the tea towels are an enduring tribute to the creativity and skill of McCaw Allan workforce, while also offering an insight into changing social norms, tastes and manufacturing processes over the past 50+ years.

PIGMENT & EARTH JUDE FENTON 15 Mar - 27 Apr | Foyer Walls Pigment and Earth is an exploration into our connection with the land. Inspired by the landscape of home, Jude Fenton uses a combination of natural dyeing techniques, fabric manipulation and stitch to represent the idea of places leaving energetic imprints on our minds just as we leave behind our footsteps on the land. She celebrates the homeland that cradles our memories, by gathering colours from the earth allowing the spirit of the land to be infused into the work itself so that it transcends the mere visual alone.

FLORA & FAUNA MICHELLE WILSON 15 Mar - 11 May | Gallery Discover the beauty of nature in ‘Flora and Fauna,’ an exquisite art exhibition showcasing a stunning array of animals, seascapes, and flowers through captivating paintings and drawings. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and intricate details that bring these elements to life, inviting you to explore the wonders of the natural world on canvas.

FACES DON’T BOX ME IN 6 May - 21 May | Foyer Walls ‘Don’t Box Me In Ltd’ is a project based in the Tommy Makem Arts and Community Centre Keady, where young people with and without disabilities come together to express their feelings. They learn to care for and understand one another and develop social skills, confidence and resilience. To facilitate equality, communication, and participation, all activities are presented using a combination of artistic mediums including music, drama, art, dance and storytelling. During the Winter of 20232024 the young people examined their own and each other’s feelings and emotions. These are depicted in some very creative art pieces in this group exhibition.

THROUGH ART WE CAN ALL EXPRESS OURSELVES AND COMMUNICATE THE EMOTIONS WE FACE EACH DAY, EVEN THOSE OF US WHO CANNOT COMMUNICATE VERBALLY. YOUNG PERSON

SHED BRIDGE STREET STUDIOS 17 May - 6 July | Gallery Dundalk’s Bridge Street Studios mount a visual art exhibition exploring the meanings of “shed”. Working in response to the word “shed”, the artists and makers have produced an array of paintings, sculpture, prints, ceramics, textiles and mixed media for exhibition. Bridge Street Studios is a longstanding working collective of nine professional artists and makers based in Dundalk, Co Louth.

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Enjoy an overnight stay and full Ulster fry with us for only £50.00pps midweek [Mon-Thurs] when going to a show in the Theatre. With 30 comfortable bedrooms, complimentary onsite parking, onsite bar and restaurant and free wi-fi the Charlemont Arms is setup for your perfect stay right in the heart of Armagh city centre and with only a 2-minute walk away to The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre. Simply quote ‘Market Place Offer’ when booking and show your ticket at reception on arrival.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION THEATRE PROGRAMME

DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS

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.

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.

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.

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.

BOOK ONLINE

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

TICKETS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED OR REFUNDED

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A £1.00 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE FOR TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE. BOOK BY TELEPHONE

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.

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

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 NOTE THERE IS A £1.00 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE FOR TICKETS PURCHASED BY PHONE.

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

SCHOOL BOOKINGS & INFO: 03300 561 025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION LATECOMERS

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

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.

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

SUPPORT ACTS

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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE

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.

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