Antrim Live 2018 programme

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FRI 6 to SUN 8

APRIL 2018

FRIDAY 6 to SUNDAY 8 APRIL 2018

ANTRIM LIVE IS BACK! Bringing an extravaganza of entertainment right into the heart of Antrim Town.

There is a feast of festivities planned with something to tantalise every taste, guaranteed to bring a buzz to Antrim Town.

Everyone from tots to teens, seniors to shoppers are all catered for in what promises to be a weekend of fantastic festival fun... check out the full programme now and make a date in the diary for Antrim Live!

A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA OF ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RIGHT IN THE HEART OF ANTRIM TOWN

We know you’re going to LOVE Antrim Live!

For further event listings, more information or to book tickets visit: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/AntrimLive

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

with The Soda Popz

FRIDAY 6 APRIL // THE OLD COURTHOUSE 7.30pm // Adm. £12 & £10 (Concession) // 16+

CRAFT & FOOD MARKET SAT 7 APR // 10am-5pm // SUN 8 APR // 1-5pm MARKET SQUARE // Adm. FREE

Wander around the stalls at our fantastic Craft Fair at Market Square in Antrim. Enjoy the live music, try some delicious street food and pick up some unique products from our selection of artisan traders.

BABY RAVE SATURDAY 7 APRIL // THE OLD COURTHOUSE 10.30am & 12noon

Fellas... slick your hair back, Ladies... put on your best red lippy and rock around the clock with Northern Ireland’s only 1950s/60s Rock ‘n’ Roll band, The Soda Popz! This sensational seven piece band returns to The Old Courthouse to pay a memorable tribute to some of the best-loved hits from that fabulous era as well as giving some modern tunes a rock ‘n’ roll twist.

Take a nostalgic trip back to the dance hall days with this action packed, fully costumed, toe tapping show which has been wowing audiences all over the country! Featuring the songs of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Connie Francis and much more, this two hour spectacular is guaranteed to get any audience dancing in the aisles. So put your glad rags on and take a trip down memory lane for an experience you’ll never forget!

The original and the best! Come along and get down to the beats with a fun-filled rave designed especially for the under 4’s. Each rave is 60 minutes.

Adm. £9 for one adult and one child under 4 years; Additional child or adult £4.50 Age: Parents / carers with children under 4 years

WHEELWORKS ARTS WORKSHOPS

WONDERLAND WOOD Treasure Trail

SATURDAY 7 APRIL // HIGH STREET 11am-4pm // Adm. FREE

SAT 7 & SUN 8 APRIL // CASTLE GARDENS 1-3pm // Adm. Adult: £1, Child: £2, Family Ticket: £5

Wheelworks are back in Antrim with their awardwinning Art Cart. Step inside and explore a range of exciting virtual reality and digital arts activity for young people aged over 11 years.

CASTLE MALL LIVE SATURDAY 7 APRIL // CASTLE MALL 1-3pm

A celebration of Antrim’s local talent featuring the ‘Rock Rehab’ group and the cast of Singing in the rain direct from the stage of Theatre at the Mill!

Come be enchanted as we lead you on a tantalising treasure trail where an array of quirky characters will guide you and surprise you as they take you through our wonderful, Wonderland Wood!

For the very first time, this afternoon adventure is available to treasure hunters young and old who simply need to book a day and time then make their way to The Old Courthouse, Antrim, where the jolly journey will begin.

Don’t hesitate or you could be too late... book that ticket and make a special date... magic, adventure and fun awaits!

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS

STORYTELLING with Mr. Hullabaloo

SATURDAY 7 APRIL // POGUES ENTRY 11am-4pm // Adm. FREE: All ages welcome

SATURDAY 7 APRIL // ANTRIM LIBRARY 2-2.45pm & 3-3.45pm // Adm. £3

Live! m i r t n Love A Take a tour of one of Antrim’s most historic locations, Pogues Entry, birthplace of writer Alexander Irvine.

Go back in time and watch traditional craft demonstrations from weaving to paper quilling.

Enjoy a totally unique and creative storytelling experience with the one and only Mr. Hullabaloo, as the enchanting kingdom of Hullabaloo is brought vividly to life with puppets, props and special guests!

Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult but tickets only need to be purchased for the children

LIVE STREET ENTERTAINMENT

BUSKING LIVE

SATURDAY 7 APRIL // ANTRIM TOWN 12-4pm

SATURDAY 7 APRIL // ANTRIM TOWN 2-4pm

Watch out for an array of street performers, magicians and mobile face painters. Give them a wave as you soak up the atmosphere at Antrim Live!

The competition has a prize pot of £250 and offers a number of categories; performers must be able to play acoustically or provide their own battery operated sound system if required.

For further information and to register please email karen.smyth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

ANTRIM COMMUNITY CHOIR

FUN FAIR on High Street

SATURDAY 7 APRIL // THE OLD COURTHOUSE 7.30pm // Adm. £10 & £8 (Concession)

FRI 6 APRIL // 5-9pm // SAT 7 APRIL // 11am-5pm SUN 8 APRIL // 1-5pm

Enjoy all the fun of the fair as Antrim High Street comes alive with a whole range of fairground favourites for all the family.

Adm. FREE // Games & Rides individually priced

NEIL DELAMERE SUNDAY 8 APRIL // THE OLD COURTHOUSE 7.30pm // Adm. £20 // 18+

A wonderful, all-inclusive, all ability adult choir who enjoy performing at lots of local events annually.

After touring around Northern Ireland, Antrim Community Choir are delighted to be back home at The Old Courthouse, Antrim.

Expect a lively and entertaining evening of songs from all parts of the world and popular favourites under the direction of their talented Musical Director Una McCann. Special guests to be announced.

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Renowned for his stand-up shows and as a panellist on BBC’s The Blame Game, we are delighted to welcome one of Northern Ireland’s most popular comedians to The Old Courthouse Theatre.

FRIDAY TOWN NIGHT LIVE with The Soda Popz ANTRIM CENTRE MAP

WONDERLAND WOODOF Treasure ANTRIM LIVE SCHEDULE EVENTSTrail SAT 7 & SUN 8 APRIL // CASTLE GARDENS 1-3pm // Adm. Adult: £1, Child: £2, Family Ticket: £5

FRIDAY 6 APRIL // THE OLD COURTHOUSE 7.30pm // Adm. £12 & £10 (Concession) // 16+ ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS

FRIDAY 6 APRIL FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE with The Soda Popz

7.30pm

SATURDAY 7 APRIL CRAFT & FOOD MARKET

10am-5pm

THE OLD COURTHOUSE

BABY RAVE

10.30am & 12noon

HIGH STREET

WHEELWORKS Arts & Crafts

11am-4pm

CASTLE MALL

CASTLE MALL LIVE

1-3pm

POGUES ENTRY

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS

11am-4pm

HIGH STREET

FUN FAIR

11am-5pm

HIGH STREET

LIVE STREET ENTERTAINMENT

12-4pm

CASTLE GARDENS

WONDERLAND WOOD

1-3pm

ANTRIM LIBRARY

STORYTELLING with Mr. Hullabaloo

2-2.45pm 3-3.45pm

ANTRIM TOWN

BUSKING LIVE

2-4pm

THE OLD COURTHOUSE

ANTRIM COMMUNITY CHOIR

7.30pm

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