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A Night in November Ocean Film Festival World Tour Craft & Demonstration Fair Live Forever: Oasis Tribute A Night with the Country Stars Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band Centenary Celebration Cash Returns Under Milk Wood Shane Todd “The Toddfather” 2019 Tour Roll Up, Roll Up the Showman is Coming Starring Peter Corry Showbands Weekend My Wild Atlantic Journey: Colin Stafford-Johnson Defending The Caveman The Fureys Uncle Vanya Mike Denver in Concert Foster and Allen: For a Night to Remember The Bjorn Identity The Addams Family The King & I Leonardo: The Works Swan Lake Wayne Denton’s Celebration of John Denver The Elvis Spectacular Phil Coulter: Return to Tranquillity The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh The Nutcracker The King and Queens of Country Show The Story of Swing Christmas Craft Fair The Iconettes My Big Fat Belfast Christmas Christmas Crooners In Search of Beethoven

Wed 11 Sept Thurs 12 Sept Sat 14 Sept Sat 14 Sept Thurs 19 Sept Fri 20 Sept Sat 21 Sept Wed 25 Sept Thurs 26 Sept Fri 27 & Sat 28 Sept

| DRAMA | FILM | CRAFT | MUSIC | MUSIC | MUSC | MUSIC | DRAMA | COMEDY | MUSIC

Fri 4 - Sat 5 Oct Thurs 10 Oct Fri 11 Oct Sat 12 Oct Wed 16 Oct Thurs 17 Oct Fri 18 Oct Sat 19 Oct Fri 25 & Sat 26 Oct Tues 29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov Tues 5 Nov Thurs 7 Nov Fri 8 Nov Sat 9 Nov Sun 10 Nov Sat 16 Nov Sun 17 Nov Wed 20 Nov Fri 22 Nov Sat 23 Nov Sat 23 Nov Tues 3 - Tues 31 Dec Sun 15 Dec Mon 16 Dec

| MUSIC | TALK | COMEDY | MUSIC | DRAMA | MUSIC | MUSIC | MUSIC | MUSICAL | MUSICAL | SCREENING | DANCE | MUSIC | MUSIC | MUSIC | MUSIC | DANCE | MUSIC | MUSIC | CRAFT | MUSIC | COMEDY | MUSIC | SCREENING

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Boeing Boeing Married Bliss Second Honeymoon

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| SUMMER THEATRE | SUMMER THEATRE | SUMMER THEATRE

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Love is Enough based on My Lady of the Chimney Corner Lamplight Sessions: Los Dramáticos - Fire in the Blood Diana Dors Her Story The Philadelphia Story The Dolly Parton & Shania Twain Tribute Show Eilidh Patterson: Journey Maker Tess of the D’Urbervilles The Ronnie Greer Blues Band Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween Kramer vs. Kramer Eva Cassidy: The Story Newtownabbey One Act Drama Festival Back to the 60’s Aladdin

The Old Courthouse

35 Rock Rehab

Level 2 Guitar

Comedy Night in aid of Antrim Area Hospital NICU 36 Community Tea Dances

A Night in November

Terry McHugh ‘Mini Strokes of Luck’ 37 Mary Poppins Returns

On Golden Pond 38 A Star is Born

Teddy’s Picnic 39 Alice In Wonderland

Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween 40 Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Bohemian Rhapsody 41 The Autumn Lecture

Tess of the D’Urbervilles

The Favourite 42 And Before I Forget I Love You, I Love You

Ready Steady Go! The Sixties

Carrying David 43 The Brandon McPhee Experience

National Trust Ulster Gardens Scheme Review 2019

A Light Portmanteau of One Act Plays 44 Cinderella 45 Light Side: A Journey with David Prowse

It’s a Wonderful Life 46 Catch Meade If You Can

Fri 27 & Sat 28 Sept Fri 4 Oct Sat 5 Oct Wed 9 Oct Fri 11 Oct Sat 12 Oct Thurs 17 Oct Fri 18 Oct Sat 19 Oct Wed 23 Oct Fri 25 Oct Thurs 7 - Sat 9 Nov Tues 12 - Fri 15 Nov Sat 23 Nov - Sat 21 Dec

| DRAMA | MUSIC | DRAMA | FILM | MUSIC | MUSIC | DRAMA | MUSIC | FAMILY | FILM | MUSIC | DRAMA | MUSIC | FAMILY

Thurs 5 Sept - Thurs 7 Nov | MUSIC Thurs 5 Sept - Thurs 31 Oct | MUSIC Fri 6 Sept | COMEDY Wed 11 Sept, Wed 9 Oct | DANCE & Wed 13 Nov Wed 18 Sept | DRAMA Sat 21 Sept | COMEDY Sat 28 Sept | FILM Thurs 3 Oct | FILM Fri 4 Oct | FILM Sat 5 Oct | FAMILY Sat 5 Oct | FAMILY Sat 12 Oct | FAMILIY Thurs 17 Oct | FILM Fri 18 Oct | FILM Thurs 24 Oct | TALK Sat 26 Oct | DRAMA Fri 1 Nov | FILM Sat 2 Nov | DRAMA Fri 8 Nov | MUSIC Sat 9 Nov | DRAMA Tues 12 Nov | MUSIC Thurs 14 Nov | TALK Sat 16 Nov | DRAMA Wed 4 - Sat 14 Dec | FAMILY Thurs 19 Dec | FILM Fri 20 Dec | FILM Fri 3 Jan | ENTERTAINMENT

THEATRE AT THE MILL September - December 2019

www.theatreatthemill.com | Box Office 028 9034 0202

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A Night in November Wed 11 Sept

Ocean Film Festival World Tour DRAMA

Tickets: £16 & £14 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Thurs 12 Sept

FILM

Tickets: £16 & £14 (Concession) Groups of 6+ £14 each Time: 7.45pm Age Guidance: 12A

‘Is it possible to change?’

Kenneth McAllister followed all the rules. He loved who he was supposed to love.

He lived where he was expected to live. He fought who he was taught to fight.

Until one night in November, he did the most exciting, outrageous, crazy thing he’d ever done.

“This funny, passionate and heart-breaking show sees the actor flex their acting skills, seamlessly shifting through dozens of characters in the story.”

Calling all ocean lovers! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for autumn 2019 with a brand-new selection of the world’s most captivating ocean films!

Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Film Festival UK & Ireland Tour, this carefully curated collection of short films features sublime footage from both above and below the water’s surface, showcasing the spellbinding power and beauty of our oceans.

Celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray, who chase the crests of waves and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Be awed by mesmerising marine life and spectacular cinematography from unexplored depths of our planet – via the big screen!

Visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more.

THEATRE AT THE MILL

The 25th Anniversary Tour of Marie Jones’

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For £1 discount on each ticket

Photo credit: Travis Burke, Freediver Chelsea Yamasee

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Sat 14 Sept

Craft & Demonstration Fair Sat 14 Sept

CRAFT

Tickets: £3, Under 16’s Free Time: 11am - 4pm

Come along to this year’s craft & demonstration fair, on sale will be a fantastic array of quality hand produced crafts and home baked goods featuring local crafters as well as visiting crafters from Finland and Latvia displaying their products. During the day, our crafters will be conducting demonstrations on making their products. Entertainment and activities for children will be on through the day.

MUSIC

Tickets: £17 & £16 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Live Forever Oasis are the definitive 5-piece tribute to the Manchester super group. Their highly acclaimed 2 hour Tribute Show consists of many of the hits, B-sides and album tracks and has been performed live well over 300 times in this record breaking tribute band’s 8 year history.

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Book your tickets online

For £1 discount on each ticket

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Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band Centenary Celebration Fri 20 Sept

MUSIC

Thurs 19 Sept Tickets: £21 Time: 7.45pm

Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band is celebrating their Centenary and this very special evening is a tribute to all members past and present. The band has played at festivals and competitions throughout the UK and Ireland and have been selected as World Champions a staggering 26 times.

Join 6 of your favourite Country Music Stars all in one super A Night with the Country Stars Show when it rolls into town for an unmissable night of toe-tapping magic. The super line-up of talented performers include Frank McCaffrey, Joe Moore, Caitlin, Boxcar Brian, David James and the fiddling sensation Ritchie Remo who will showcase their biggest hit songs in the company of the fabulous Keltic Storm band. This is a rare chance to see so many top acts on one stage so book your tickets early.

This celebratory performance will include light classical, sacred, contemporary, popular marches and concert items and include special guest artists to make this a memorable occasion for band and audience alike. This evening’s concert pays tribute to all our past members whose dedication and expertise has secured the band’s future, and whose current membership look forward to encouraging many future generations to continue to uphold and enhance the reputation of Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band.

MUSIC

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Tickets: £16 Time: 7.45pm

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JP Mac Promotions Ltd presents

Theatre Tours International presents

Under Milk Wood Wed 25 Sept

THEATRE AT THE MILL

Sat 21 Sept

MUSIC

Tickets: £21 Time: 7.45pm

The smash hit band Cash Returns makes their way back to the stage this time with an exciting new show to mark the 50th anniversary of Johnny Cash’s legendary San Quentin album.

The award winning JP Mac as the Man In Black along with June Carter and electric live band will bring the audiences back to 1969 when Cash blew away the inmates of San Quentin penitentiary and the rest of the world with one of the most famous and iconic live musical performances in front of TV cameras.

Experience for yourself the authentic sound they heard that special evening and listen to, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk The Line, San Quentin and a whole lot more.

DRAMA

Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Celebrating a day in the life of ‘Llareggub’ - a small seatown somewhere in Wales - all 69 ebullient inhabitants in Dylan Thomas’ timeless masterpiece are hilariously recreated in an amazing feat of memory and virtuosity.

Complemented by a stunning original soundscape, it’s bawdy and beautiful, sad and sensual and, through the music of language, leaves indelible, unforgettable images of humanity.

Made famous by Richard Burton’s legendary recording in 1954, Guy Masterson (Burton’s nephew) brings the entire work to vivid life on stage.

This astonishing solo performance premiered in 1994 and has played over 2000 times all over the world from Swansea to the West End, Trinidad to New Zealand, Hong Kong to Calcutta over 53 years, enchanting audiences wherever it has played.

“If you’ve never seen Under Milk Wood before, this is perhaps the ultimate rendition. Don’t miss it!” The Guardian

www.theatreatthemill.com | Box Office 028 9034 0202

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Shane Todd “The Toddfather” 2019 Tour Thurs 26 Sept COMEDY

Roll Up, Roll Up the Showman is Coming - Starring Peter Corry Fri 27 & Sat 28 Sept

Following a hugely successful 2018 tour, Shane Todd is set to embark on an expanded tour of Ireland later this year.

When you lose a bet with a mate and have to get ‘The Toddfather’ tattooed on your leg you can either have it removed with a laser, or become.... The Toddfather.

With millions of online video views, a 2018 UK & Ireland stand up tour, television appearances and The Shane Toddcast podcast; it’s a live show where he’s most at home.

Join him for his biggest tour yet!

MUSIC

Tickets: £26 Time: 7.45pm

Peter Corry combines the passion of Moulin Rouge, the spectacle of Barnum and the magic of The Greatest Showman in this new show, bringing an eclectic mix of iconic songs from Somebody to Love, Your Song, Rise Like a Phoenix, The Show Must Go On, Spanish Train to This is the Greatest Show.

With dynamic dancers, singers and multi-talented performers, this show brings high-energy entertainment hosted by internationally renowned Peter Corry, Irelands Greatest Showman.

For over 20 years Peter Corry has performed throughout the world featuring in not only internationally celebrated musicals such as Les Miserables in London’s West End to the MGM Las Vegas but also in many of his own productions throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe.

“Peter Corry’s voice alone is worth the price of a ticket” The Times London

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Tickets: £15 Time: 7.45pm

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David Hull Promotions presents

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TCB Productions presents

Showbands Weekend Miami Showband THEATRE AT THE MILL

Fri 4 Oct

Tickets: £18 Time: 7.45pm

Clubsound MUSIC

Sat 5 Oct

MUSIC

Tickets: £18 & £16 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

The Showbands. A unique piece of Ireland’s musical makeup and sadly consigned to history!

Except if you’re lucky enough to get a ticket for our Super Showband Weekend at Theatre at The Mill on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October!

The only two surviving bands from that incredible era, The Miami Showband, will take to the stage on the Friday night and Clubsound (who will be celebrating 50 years of entertaining Northern Ireland), will be on stage on Saturday evening, both sounding as good as ever.

So listen to what Simple Simon Says come on down to The Candy Store on The Corner... (you can travel on Shankill Airways!)

All together now clap your hands and stomp your feet!

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the only two remaining Showbands. Book your tickets now!

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Tickets: £21 Time: 7.45pm

My Wild Atlantic Journey: Colin Stafford-Johnson Thurs 10 Oct

TALK

Tickets: £17 & £15 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm

Join wildlife filmmaker Colin Stafford-Johnson on a journey of discovery along the western seaboard of Ireland. Colin has been walking, exploring and filming wildlife along Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast over the last 15 years.

He recently presented the BBC series Wild Ireland - Edge of the World that featured some of his highlights. But there are many more!

Come and hear tales of adventure and misadventure from years spent tracking down some of Ireland’s most elusive creatures - all accompanied by stunning visuals that will make you wish you were there.

Have you ever wondered why men can’t multitask, or why women can’t change a tyre? Wonder no more as the longest running one-person show in Broadway and Las Vegas history, Rob Becker’s Defending the Caveman, is here to challenge and demystify the differences between the sexes.

Starring the “hysterically funny” stand-up comedian Tom O’Mahony, the Oliver Award winning show, Defending the Caveman has won the hearts of millions across the globe and now tours Ireland for the first time.

Using psychology, sociology and plain old observational comedy, Defending the Caveman highlights the battle of the sexes – the stereotypical and yet, undisputedly true differences between men and women. Why do men greet each other with insults? Why does it take women so long to get ready? Why can’t men talk about their feelings… And why does it seem that women can’t stop? Defending the Caveman has become a peacemaker and a celebration of differences between the sexes.

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COMEDY

THEATRE AT THE MILL

Fri 11 Oct

For £1 discount on each ticket

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www.theatreatthemill.com | Box Office 028 9034 0202 Theatrical Niche Ltd presents

Uncle Vanya Sat 12 Oct

Wed 16 Oct MUSIC

THEATRE AT THE MILL

Tickets: £26 Time: 7.45pm

Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 41 years.

The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation in Edinburgh with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Alex Campbell, now all famous in their own right.

The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world. A Fureys concert is always a night to remember.

DRAMA

Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm Recommended Age: 12yrs+ Contains gunshot sound effects

Chekhov’s tragicomedy in a bittersweet, multi-disciplinary new adaptation.

Isolated and beyond help, the weary inhabitants of one country household plunge head over heels in lust when a beautiful stranger arrives.

As the owner announces the estate sale for his own gain, the strains of repression begin to bubble, until Vanya hits boiling point.

Theatrical Niche’s acclaimed physical theatre team collaborate with international artist Lily Hunter Green, creating a unique showcase of rural art intertwined with this Russian masterpiece.

Free workshop available for schools or groups (minimum of 15 people) when a booking is made. Please reserve via the box office on 028 9034 0202.

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Foster and Allen: For a Night to Remember

Sat 19 Oct

Thurs 17 Oct

MUSIC

Tickets: £26 Time: 7.45pm

Mike Denver, affectionately known as the ‘Galway Boy’, is at the height of his powers and this year celebrates 15 years on the entertainment scene. Mike’s meteoric rise in popularity over the past while 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 RTE TV. Backed by a band comprising of Ireland’s top musicians, Mike presents a two and a half hour high-energy show, which features songs including Tommy K, Wasn’t that a Party, Galway Girl and Blown Away, plus hits from the 60’s and 70’s.

Special Guest to be announced.

Fri 18 Oct

MUSIC

Tickets: £25 Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm

The story of Foster and Allen began back in the seventies when Mick and Tony were playing in country music bands around Ireland.

They released their first single The Rambles of Spring but it was not until their recording of A Bunch of Thyme went Top 20 in Britain that the boys were on their way to international success.

In total they have sales worldwide in excess of twenty million.

Foster and Allen’s style and easy listening sounds remains as fresh and exciting as ever.

They really enjoy the business they are in, especially the concerts.

MUSIC

Tickets: £18 Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm

The Björn Identity® are Ireland’s greatest tribute to the world’s most famous super group ABBA. A sell out show throughout UK and Ireland to rave reviews and audience acclaim - early booking is advised!

This superb show exceeds all expectations of ABBA tribute bands from the detail of their replica costumes, vocal likeness and classic Abba style choreography they even feature Benny’s famous white Yamaha piano.

This show is at it’s heart, the most authentic ‘ABBA in Concert’ experience seen in this country.

Audiences of all ages will re-live or newly discover the magic of the ‘Swedish Super Group ABBA’ and their musical legacy that lives… ‘On and On and On’.

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Mike Denver in Concert

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Tues 29 Oct – Sat 2 Nov

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Fri 25 & Sat 26 Oct

MUSICAL

Tickets: £17 & £15 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Join us if you DARE for a spooky, creepy and all around hilarious musical evening. Based on the iconic characters from the TV show, this ghoulishly fun Broadway Musical follows a non-grown-up Wednesday Addams, who has fallen in love with a ‘regular’ boy.

From the production company that gave you, Hairspray, Into the Woods, and many more, Uplift Performing Arts are delighted to be back at Theatre at The Mill for this Halloween spectacular. An evening you would DIE to miss!

MUSICAL

Tickets: £21 & £19 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm

Kaleidoscope, the company who brought you My Fair Lady in 2017, returns to Theatre at The Mill with another musical masterpiece, The King and I. The King and I tells the moving and radiant story of Anna Leonowens, a recently widowed schoolteacher, who accepts an offer from the King of Siam to educate his children in western science and culture. When Anna meets the King she embarks upon the journey of a lifetime. Despite their many struggles beneath the troubled surface of their relationship lies one of the most unique and beautiful love stories in the history of musical theatre.

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King and I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as Getting To Know You, I Whistle a Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers, Shall We Dance? and Something Wonderful.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see a true classic!

www.theatreatthemill.com | Box Office 028 9034 0202

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Leonardo: The Works Tues 5 Nov

Swan Lake SCREENING

Tickets: £13 & £11 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Leonardo da Vinci is acclaimed as the world’s favourite artist. Many TV shows and feature films have showcased this extraordinary genius but often not examined closely enough is the most crucial element of all: his art.

Thurs 7 Nov

DANCE

Tickets: £19 & £17 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm

Ballet Ireland is delighted to present a national tour of Swan Lake, one of the great love stories of classical ballet since it premiered in 1877.

Leonardo’s peerless paintings and drawings will be the focus of Leonardo: The Works, as EXHIBITION ON SCREEN presents every single attributed painting, in Ultra HD quality, never seen before on the big screen. Key works include The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Ginevra de’ Benci, Madonna Litta, Virgin of the Rocks, and more than a dozen others. This film also looks afresh at Leonardo’s life – his inventiveness, his sculptural skills, his military foresight and his ability to navigate the treacherous politics of the day – through the prism of his art.

This most famous of ballets combines romantic themes, classical technique and ethereal imagery, with Tchaikovsky’s majestic score, to ensure this masterpiece’s immortality.

To be released on the 500th anniversary of his death, this is the definitive film about Leonardo: the first to truly tell the whole story.

“(Ballet Ireland) reaches a new level of artistry with this show” The Irish Times

Swan Lake tells the story of Odette, a beautiful princess, who turned into a swan by day by evil magician Von Rothbart, only to regain her human form at night. Out hunting by the lakeside, Prince Siegfried encounters her and falls madly in love with her. But will he be able to break Von Rothbart’s spell?

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Art on Screen Series

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www.theatreatthemill.com | Box Office 028 9034 0202 TCB Productions presents

Sat 9 Nov MUSIC

Fri 8 Nov

Tickets: £18 Time: 7.45pm

MUSIC

THEATRE AT THE MILL

Tickets: £20.50 & £18.50 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

A Celebration of John Denver will take you on a magical journey through the musical career of John Denver, featuring popular hits such as Annie’s Song, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Rocky Mountain High and title track Take Me Home Country Roads.

Throughout his career John Denver racked up an impressive 41 albums, 2 Grammy Awards, 3 American Music Awards, 2 Country Music Association Awards, 1 Academy of Country Music and 1 Emmy Award, alongside a staggering NASA Public Service Medal, whilst Rocky Mountain High was declared as the official state song for Colorado in 2007.

Join us to celebrate the life of John Denver and sing along to his most memorable hits performed by the renowned Wayne Denton and his talented musicians with AV footage throughout.

This is a presentation that will lift the hearts of ALL music lovers… everywhere!

The Elvis Spectacular Show starring Ciaran Houlihan with his TCB Band and The Sweet Sensations, a show put together by fans for fans!

Mervyn Boyd put this brilliant show together in the summer of 1996 in preparation for the (then) upcoming 20th anniversary of the passing of The King. The show has gone from strength to strength and here we are approaching the 42nd anniversary!

The show is fronted by multi award winning 2012 European Elvis champion Ciaran Houlihan who along with an incredible live band and the vocal talents of The Sweet Sensations (female vocal harmony group) celebrate the legacy of the man who in 2000 was voted Artist of The Century!

The show has been called the greatest Elvis show since 1977.

This show always sells out. Reserve your seats now!

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Sun 10 Nov

MUSIC

The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh Sat 16 Nov

Tickets: £29 Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £18.50 Time: 7.45pm

Phil’s long career as a songwriter, producer and recording artiste has been recognised over the years.

Eagles and Fleetwood Mac ‘25’ Tour - When Hell Froze Over.

Very few in the music business can boast of having chart entries in every decade since the sixties. Even fewer can match the range of Phil’s output – from Eurovision winners to folk classics, from tender ballads to sporting anthems, from Luke Kelly to Elvis Presley!

In a recent poll to find Ireland’s Favourite Folksong Phil was delighted to see The Town I Loved So Well in the top ten of the most popular Irish songs of all time.

As Phil trawls through his 50 years of creativity there is no doubt some of the big hits alongside some which he thought should have been hits! An original retrospective on the work of one of our finest, it’s a show for every lover of good music.

MUSIC

Twenty-five years ago the Eagles came back with their magical Hell Freezes Over world tour and Fleetwood Mac reformed their most successful line-up.

To celebrate, The Illegals are putting on a new show for these two groundshaking music events from the world’s two most iconic rock bands.

Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs.

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 “Simply Stunning” The BBC

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Phil Coulter: Return to Tranquillity

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Alderson Ballet Theatre presents

The Nutcracker Sun 17 Nov

DANCE

THEATRE AT THE MILL

Tickets: £13 & £9 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Alderson Ballet Theatre’s original reinterpretation of the classic festive ballet, The Nutcracker, follows children after a party on Christmas Eve. Clara is gifted a magical Nutcracker by her Uncle. After the doll accidentally leaves with a party goer, Clara and her friends sneak out of the New York apartment and embark on an adventure through Harlem, Queens and downtown Manhattan, meeting a collection of interesting characters on their quest to find the doll before Christmas Day. Alderson Ballet Theatre is a brand new youth ballet company, with a rising profile in Northern Ireland’s arts scene, created by professional dancer Leigh Alderson.

The Story of Swing Fri 22 Nov Wed 20 Nov

MUSIC

Tickets: £19 & £17 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

MUSIC

Tickets: £24.50 Time: 7.45pm

Back by popular demand The King and Queens of Country Show returns for another nostalgic night of country bliss.

The show which includes 5 legends of the music scene features the wee man from Drumlish, Declan Nerney, Sligo’s own Patrick Feeney, the pure voice of Ray Lynam, Country Queen Kathy Durkin from Cavan and your favourite Uncle Hugo Duncan from Radio Ulster. They will be joined by one of Ireland’s top bands Keltic Storm who will re-create that authentic Country sound.

Last year’s show was a roaring success so get booking early!

Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats return with their hit show The Story of Swing. A musical timeline of swing classics from the 1920’s to the modern day.

Never before has a show captured the full evolution of swing music like this. From its birth in the 1920’s to the big band era of the 30’s and 40’s. From the golden age of the 50’s and 60’s with household names like Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, Andy Williams to the modern era of Buble and Nutini.

Hear such classics as King of the Swingers, Puttin on the Ritz, When the Saints Go Marching In, Mack the Knife, I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Mr Bojangles, New York, New York and many more!

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Sat 23 Nov

MUSIC

Tickets: £17 Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm

The producers of The Bjorn Identity sell out Abba Tribute show bring you The Iconettes & The Hitzvilles - celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Motown!

Featuring hit songs from the most famous girl groups of its time The Ronettes, The Crystals, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas. Join the party and channel your inner diva enjoying their power-house vocal delivery of Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and much more.

For stall holder enquiries please email lois.kennedy@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk for an expression of interest form. (Closing date for enquiries 13 September)

The Iconettes and their outstanding live band, perform a hugely entertaining yet musically brilliant show leaving you no choice but to get off your theatre seats and go ‘Dancing in the Street’.

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The Iconettes

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Musicon Entertainment Productions presents

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Dinner & Show Packages

THEATRE AT THE MILL

available on select dates

Preview Tickets: Tues 3 & Wed 4 Dec: £16 Tickets: Tues & Wed: £20 & £18 (Concession) | Thurs – Sun: £21 & £19 (Concession) New Year’s Eve: £25 (includes after show party) Group Discount Available Time: 7.45pm | Matinee Sun 22 Dec 2.30pm | New Year’s Eve: 9pm only Signed performance: Fri 20 Dec Relaxed performance: Sat 21 Dec Recommended Age: 16yrs+ Contains adult humour

Sleighin’ each other... Again!

Yes, they’re back! BBC Northern Ireland’s Soft Border Patrol stars Caroline Curran and Julie Maxwell bring you their smash hit Christmas Comedy My Big Fat Belfast Christmas.

Belfast’s answer to the Royal Family are here once again to invite you round for a nutcrackin’ night you won’t forget. If you missed the first outing of this in 2015 let us reacquaint you with Wee Mary who is travelling home for Christmas to introduce her new boyfriend, Youcef, to the ‘family’, yes, the whole family!

Mum Mary is up to her eyes stuffing the turkey, while Dad Joe, who has enlisted the help of a cheeky bottle of Baileys, is under strict orders to dress the tree. Meanwhile, Mary’s younger sister, Mags, really couldn’t care if Harry and Meghan were flying home.

Will Mum Mary manage to stuff the turkey and preserve her secret and her sanity? Will Dad Joe ever learn how to pronounce Youcef correctly? Will Mags ever stop flirting with yummy Youcef? And will any Belfast family get through Christmas this year without pulling the head off each other?

Put it like this YULE be mad to miss it. “

and charmingly festive” The Stage December 2015

My Big Fat Belfast Christmas has everything you need for a great night to start getting festive!

For £1 discount on each ticket

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CHRISTMAS CROONERS “Baby its cold outside” Music on Screen Series

Sun 15 Dec

MUSIC

THEATRE AT THE MILL

Tickets: £18.50 & £17.50 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Now in its 12th record-breaking year, Christmas Crooners is jam packed with festive favourites.

This fantastic cast of West End Singers are backed by the superb and talented swing band The Jazz-All-Stars and they perform over 30 wellknown Christmas hits including Baby Its Cold Outside, Chestnuts Roasting, Little Drummer Boy, White Christmas. There will also be swing arrangements of Christmas hymns and songs.

This year we will be paying tribute to the late great and much loved star Doris Day. Staged in the warm and delightful style of the famous Andy Williams Christmas Shows, this brilliant production comes complete with Christmas trees, a rocking chair and of course a lovely warm fireplace; just right for roasting those chestnuts and toasting the season!

Guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past with the Christmas Crooners.

“An unforgettable evening’s entertainment” Irish Times

In Search of Beethoven Mon 16 Dec

SCREENING

Tickets: £13 & £11 (Concession) Time: 7.45pm

Narrated by Bafta-nominated actress Juliet Stevenson.

In Search of Beethoven addresses the romantic myth that Beethoven was a heroic, tormented figure battling to overcome his tragic fate of deafness and who searched for his ‘immortal beloved’ but remained unmarried. It delves beyond the image of the tortured, bad-tempered, unhinged personality, to reveal someone quite different and far more interesting. In Search of Beethoven brings together the world’s leading performers and experts on Beethoven to reveal new insights into this legendary composer.

The film has been called the best film ever made on Beethoven – and is the choice of the Beethoven Haus (Beethoven’s birthplace) as the ‘go to’ film on Beethoven.

“One of the finest films EVER about a great musician” The Observer

The Courtyard Theatre Arts Bar

The Old Courthouse Café Bar

Located on the first floor mezzanine of The Courtyard Theatre, Arts Bar opens for all shows offering a full range of hot and cold drinks including beers, wines and spirits as well as confectionary and light snacks both before the show and during the interval.

Take your table at Mann’s Café Bar in The Old Courthouse and enjoy some delicious treats from light lunches and mouth-watering snacks to Fair Trade coffees.

Theatre goers can sit back and relax in this lovely glazed courtyard space and make the most of their theatre experience with a visit to Arts Bar which also provides an interval pre-ordering service to beat the queues.

Arts Bar is the perfect accompaniment to The Courtyard Theatre experience.

Bar service and light refreshments are available before theatre performances and during intervals, as appropriate.

Open Mon - Fri 9am -5pm Sat 9am - 4pm

Yarns Bistro & Yarns Bar

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Boeing Boeing Fri 6 & Sat 7 Sept

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Sept SUMMER THEATRE

Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm

Bachelor Bernard has the perfect life. Three fiancées, each a gorgeous airline hostess, engaged to him without knowing about each other. When his old friend Robert comes to stay, he is in for a bumpy ride. A new and speedier Boeing jet throws off his careful planning, bringing all three fiancées to his apartment at the same time. Disaster looms!

SUMMER THEATRE

Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm

Married Bliss follows the story of the Ramsey’s who have planned an idyllic break in the Ulster countryside. Arriving at their country cottage the couple soon realise that the luxury retreat won’t have too many of the home comforts that they were expecting. Add some unwanted guests and this is a trip the Ramsey’s won’t forget in a hurry!

SUMMER THEATRE

Tickets: £12 & £10 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm

It’s the 1960’s and Frank and Agnes McIlroy return to the seaside Bangor boarding house where they spent their first nights as a newly married couple 25 years ago. But their romantic getaway doesn’t go quite the way they planned and before they know it they are caught up in the goings on of the other guests, their prim and proper landlady, and her flighty maid with a penchant for sailors!

With hen pecked husbands, loved up young newlyweds, a seaside bathing competition, and a surprise appearance from an old flame their break away soon turns into a weekend they will never forget!

THE COURTYARD THEATRE

Fri 20 & Sat 21 Sept

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Home Spun Youth Productions presents HOME

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Lamplight Sessions: Los Dramáticos - Fire in the Blood Love is Enough - based on My Lady of the Chimney Corner Fri 27 & Sat 28 Sept

DRAMA

Tickets: £11 & £9 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm

Home Spun Youth Theatre perform in a new adaptation of My Lady of the Chimney Corner by Dr Alexander Irvine. Irvine’s novel is a moving and loving tribute to the remarkable bond he had with his mother, the love between his Mother and Father, and Irvine’s formative years at Pogue’s Entry in Antrim.

Pogue’s Entry cottage is preserved in its original state as a tribute to Dr Irvine and a memorial park is located at the junction of Castle Way and Church Street, Antrim.

Fri 4 Oct

MUSIC

Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm Cabaret Style Seating

Los Dramáticos invite you to accompany them on a musical journey through the cultures of the Latin world.

Stunning arrangements of well-known songs played with soul and bravura from around Latin America and Spain on 10-string charango (Victor Henríquez), flamenco guitar (Paddy Anderson) and percussion are interspersed with surprising and humorous stories from their personal encounters with Latin music and culture.

Joyful melodies, hot rhythms and beautiful harmonies combine with tragic lyrics in music from the melting pots of Cuba, Chile, Bolivia, Mexico, Argentina and those other mysterious places where Africa, Asia and Europe meet.

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DRAMA

Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm

Diana Dors Her Story reveals the legend that is Diana Dors through words and music. Singer and entertainer, Mandy Winters is Diana Dors accompanied on stage by The Collection Trio.

Diana Dors Her Story is told by Mandy Winters in her feisty one-woman show that tells of the wit, the openness and the real talent of a woman fighting her way in a world of tough, and often unscrupulous men. The show tells the story of the popular movie stars rise to fame in the UK and America.

Known as the UK’s Marilyn Monroe the evening recalls stories from Diana’s career including some of the songs that Diana performed in her cabaret performances.

The show was a sell-out success at The Jermyn Street Theatre in London’s West End and theatre critic, Mark Aspen, describes Winter’s performance as: ‘Mandy Winters simply becomes the Diana Dors, candidly revealing the story of the life of a woman morally compromised by her circumstances, but resilient, and above all one with a true and generous warmth of character.’

Wed 9 Oct

FILM

Tickets: £5.50 (includes free tea/coffee and biscuit) Time: 2.30pm Rating: U

This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), due both to his drinking and to her overly demanding nature.

As Tracy prepares to wed the wealthy George Kittredge (John Howard), she crosses paths with both Dexter and prying reporter Macaulay Connor (James Stewart). Unclear about her feelings for all three men, Tracy must decide whom she truly loves.

THE COURTYARD THEATRE

Sat 5 Oct

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TCB Productions presents

Hotbuckle Productions presents

Eilidh Patterson: Journey Maker Sat 12 Oct

MUSIC

THE COURTYARD THEATRE

Tickets: £13 & £11 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm

Fri 11 Oct

MUSIC

Tickets: £16 Time: 8pm

Queens of Country Show. Brilliant double Tribute Show.

Featuring Kirsty Coard as Dolly Parton and Tricia McLuney as Shania Twain.

A fun and hit filled show featuring two superb performers and fantastic replica costumes.

A boot scootin’ rip roaring country show that is taking the tribute scene by storm, so book early!

Eilidh (pronounced I-Lee) has just released Journey Maker - a new album of vibrant songs written after a personal crisis which led to a journey of spiritual discovery and, ultimately, healing. “Realising that it’s OK to be broken was the first step in my recovery. I can’t wait to see how these songs will connect with people on their own journeys.” Combining elements of folk, pop and country, and featuring musicians from Scotland and USA, Eilidh’s honest song writing and pure vocals form the backbone of this truly inspirational record.

Come and experience the warmth and intimacy of this engaging performer for yourself! www.eilidhpatterson.com

Thurs 17 Oct

DRAMA

Tickets: £13 & £11 (Concession) Time: 8pm

“Why didn’t you tell me there was danger?

Why didn’t you warn me?”

Hardy’s fictional masterpiece, Tess of the D’Urbervilles traces the life of the young country girl Tess Durbeyfield. Driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D’Urberville family, the innocent Tess crosses paths with her ‘cousin’, the dissolute Alec and the gentleman, Angel Clare, with tragic results. Hardy’s heroine is one of the most moving in all of literature, and her story is brought to life in this new version by Hotbuckle.

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The Ronnie Greer Blues Band MUSIC

Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 8pm

Blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer brings his all-star powerhouse band back to The Courtyard for another pulsating night of blues, roots and a little jazz based music.

Sat 19 Oct

FAMILY

Tickets: £7.50 Time: 1.30pm & 4pm

Ronnie’s distinctive guitar playing, incorporating searing Chicago blues with jazz inspired chord voicings, has been critically acclaimed as world class.

His band, featuring some of the very best musicians in the country, including Anthony Toner on guitar and vocals and John McCullough on keyboards, has to be heard to be really appreciated.

Join Mr Hullabaloo magical storyteller and his colourful puppet friends in our colourful pumpkin patch where an exciting autumn adventure is about to unfold.

“This is a magnificent band, of world class” Blues in Britain magazine

Full of lots of stories and songs, this show is an ideal way for families with young children to celebrate the season!

“Greer, the doyen of Irish blues guitar” allaboutjazz.com

Don’t miss out on all of our fun tricks and treats when Mr Hullabaloo arrives in your local theatre this autumn.

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Fri 18 Oct

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Eva Cassidy: The Story

THE COURTYARD THEATRE

Fri 25 Oct

MUSIC

Tickets: £15 & £13 (Concession) Time: 8pm

Wed 23 Oct

FILM

Tickets: £5.50 (includes free tea/coffee and biscuit) Time: 2.30pm Rating: PG

On the same day Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) lands the biggest account of his career, he learns that his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), is leaving him and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry). Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with the child with the help of another single parent, Margaret (Jane Alexander). When Joanna returns to claim custody of Billy, the ensuing court battle takes a toll on everyone concerned.

A portrayal of the life of Eva Cassidy through video, voice and song. Elsa Jean McTaggart presents a tribute to her all-time favourite artist Eva Cassidy. With her voice and guitar plus piano accompaniment, she brings alive the essence of Eva as she relates the songs to the beautiful and yet tragic story of one of the world’s most iconic voices, which was not brought to light until years after her untimely death at 33. Elsa’s voice has been described as ‘smooth as velvet... sultry’ (Joe Simmons, Edinburgh Tonight) and ‘One of these very few people with a distinctive enough voice to do the music and songs of Eva Cassidy justice.’ (Tom King Southside Advertiser).

An icon of acoustic music. Wistful and emotional vocals, beautiful guitar accompaniment, Eva Cassidy had the power to move audiences through her interpretation of well-known songs. Elsa has devised this very special show to pay homage to this true interpreter of song.

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Newtownabbey One Act Drama Festival Thurs 7 – Sat 9 Nov

DRAMA

Tickets: £9 & £8 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 7.30pm

This annual festival of excellent drama presents three nights of the best one act plays from amateur dramatic groups from Northern Ireland and beyond.

The Newtownabbey Drama Festival was started in 1982 as the brainchild of members of the Abbey Actors Company and further information about the festival can be found at www.newtownabbeydramafestival.org.uk Adjudicator is Michael Poynor GODA ADA.

Tues 12 – Fri 15 Nov

MUSIC

Tickets: £14 & £12 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 7.30pm

Fortwilliam Music Society are proud to present Back to The 60’s which is a non-stop musical extravaganza featuring the best of the music of the 60’s. Featuring hits from Mowtown, Jersey Boys, Mamas and Papas, Elvis, Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel and many more this is a night not to be missed as we relive the best music of the era from Broadway and the charts.

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Sat 23 Nov – Sat 21 Dec

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FAMILY

Tickets: £11 (includes a visit and gift from Santa) Please note this show is excluded from the online ticket offer Group Discount Available Time: Weeknights at 7pm, Weekends: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm Signed Performance: Fri 6 Dec 7pm Relaxed Performances: Sat 7 & Sat 14 Dec at 1pm Recommended Age: 3 – 12yrs

We are celebrating! This year’s pantomime will be our 10th Anniversary Production of The Courtyard Theatre and Mr Hullabaloo Productions bringing timeless magic to your Christmas treat!

Prepare to soar away on a magical carpet ride of non-stop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular pantomime adventures of all time Aladdin. This year Mr Hullabaloo has included newly composed songs especially for his 10th Anniversary year at The Courtyard Theatre.

Featuring an outstanding cast of live performers, puppetry, dazzling sets and lavish costumes, children of all ages can join in the excitement and enter a whole new world as our spectacular story unfolds. Special guest Santa will be handing out presents at the end of the show.

Full of laughter and fun, Aladdin will be a fun filled family adventure that will have you and your family singing, dancing and clapping along.

Don’t miss out on the truly magical experience of a Christmas pantomime.

Discover the magical world of Mr Hullabaloo at www.mrhullabaloo.com

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Thurs 5 Sept - Thurs 7 Nov

Level 2 Guitar

Thurs 5 Sept - Thurs 31 Oct

MUSIC

MUSIC

Tickets: £50 & £45 (Concession) Time: 7 – 9pm Age: 16yrs+ Venue: Eyre Studio, Clotworthy House

Tickets: £45 & £40 (Concession) Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm Age: 16yrs+ Venue: Eyre Studio, Clotworthy House

Drums, bass, guitar, keys, saxophone, percussion, vocals even electric fiddle, do you sing or play any rock instrument but have never had the opportunity to play in a band setup? If so Rock Rehab might be what you’ve been waiting for. Rock Rehab runs on Thursday evenings and for two hours you can jam with other amateur musicians to classic rock songs of your choice. Only basic musical knowledge is required. Drum kit, PA system and keyboards are supplied, otherwise please bring you own instrument, amp or accessories.

Do you feel you are playing the same songs and the same chords over and over again?

This level 2 course is for those who have completed our beginners course or know a few basic chords and wish to advance their playing abilities and knowledge. We’ll explore new chords, new techniques and more advanced songs to re-ignite your passion for the guitar. This course will suit electric or acoustic players

Comedy Night in aid of Antrim Area Hospital NICU Fri 6 Sept

COMEDY

Tickets: £22.50 Time: 7.30pm

Comedy night in aid of the Neonatal unit at Antrim Area Hospital.

Headline Act The Blame Game’s Colin Murphy. With more top local Northern Ireland stand up acts. Peter E Davidson (MC), Dave Elliott, Sara Jade Davidson, George Firehorse, Mustafa Saed and Phyllis McKenna.

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Rock Rehab

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www.theoldcourthousetheatre.com | Box Office 028 9442 8331 David Hull Promotions presents

Community Tea Dance

The 25th Anniversary Tour of Marie Jones’

A Night in November Wed 18 Sept

DRAMA

Tickets: £16 & £14 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm

Wed 11 Sept, Wed 9 Oct & Wed 13 Nov

THE OLD COURTHOUSE

DANCE

Tickets: £3 Please note this event is excluded from the online ticket offer Time: 2pm – 4pm

Our tea dances are a great opportunity to dust off those dancing shoes and let your toes twinkle and step out in style! Join Double Trouble for some great tunes from all eras.

Enjoy a cup of tea and whether you dance or not, these relaxed, friendly and entertaining afternoons are sure to delight!

‘Is it possible to change?’

Kenneth McAllister followed all the rules. He loved who he was supposed to love.

He lived where he was expected to live. He fought who he was taught to fight.

Until one night in November, he did the most exciting, outrageous, crazy thing he’d ever done.

“This funny, passionate and heart-breaking show sees the actor flex their acting skills, seamlessly shifting through dozens of characters in the story.”

Terry McHugh ‘Mini Strokes of Luck’ Sat 21 Sept

COMEDY

Tickets: £13 Time: 7.30pm Recommended Age: 16yrs+ Contains adult references

Sometimes when bad things happen people say, “We’ll look back at this and laugh someday”. North Belfast Comedian and former yoyo Champion Terry McHugh says, “Why wait?!”

That’s why, in Mini Strokes of Luck, his first new show for two years, Terry will be taking a very funny and honest look at his experience of suffering two mini strokes and the effects they had on him.

Joined by the hilarious Northern Irish comedian Frazer Robb.

“North Belfast’s best known comedian who’s not Jake O’Kane or Tim McGarry” Irish News

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Sat 28 Sept

Thurs 3 Oct FILM

Tickets: £6 & £5 (Concession) Time: 3pm Rating: PG

The practically perfect Nanny returns to the big screen to help the next generation of the Banks family.

Mary Poppins returns to the Bank’s household in a spectacular new story.

Using her magical skills, she takes the Bank’s children on an animated adventure, full of unexpected surprises and musical sequences, to help bring joy and wonder back into their lives.

FILM

Tickets: £5 Time: 2.30pm Rating: PG

Cantankerous retiree Norman Thayer (Henry Fonda) and his conciliatory wife, Ethel (Katharine Hepburn), spend summers at their New England vacation home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter, Chelsea (Jane Fonda), visits with her new fiancée and his teenage son, Billy (Doug McKeon) on their way to Europe. After leaving Billy behind to bond with Norman, Chelsea returns, attempting to repair the long-strained relationship with her aging father before it’s too late.

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Mary Poppins Returns

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www.theoldcourthousetheatre.com | Box Office 028 9442 8331 The Barking Dog Theatre Company presents

Teddy’s Picnic

THE OLD COURTHOUSE

Sat 5 Oct

FAMILY

Tickets: £7.50 Group Discount Available Time: 11am Recommended Age: Under 6yrs

Fri 4 Oct

FILM

Tickets: £6 & £5 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm Rating: 15

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight.

But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Eddy the Teddy and his best friend Sammy Ragdoll decide that tomorrow would be just the day for a picnic.

Sammy says she’ll have to organise everything because Eddy probably won’t be able to. Eddy pleads for Sammy to give him a chance to help. Sammy doesn’t want her friend to think she doesn’t trust him so she agrees, fearing the worst. Will she be pleasantly surprised?

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.

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The Barking Dog Theatre Company presents

Alice In Wonderland FAMILY

Tickets: £7.50 Group Discount Available Time: 2pm Recommended Age: 5 – 9yrs

Barking Dog presents an exciting adaptation of one of the most famous books ever Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland.

It features all the popular Alice characters portrayed by a cast of two talented actors. One plays Alice and the other manically portrays everyone she meets. Also expect brand-new catchy sing-along songs composed especially with children in mind, fabulous puppets and lots of surprises.

From the time Alice falls down the rabbit hole to the hilarious and curious ending, everyone, even the adults, will be spellbound. A great show suitable for families and particularly for children aged five to nine.

Sat 12 Oct

FAMILY

Tickets: £7.50 Time: 1.30pm & 4pm

Join Mr Hullabaloo magical storyteller and his colourful puppet friends in our colourful pumpkin patch where an exciting autumn adventure is about to unfold.

Full of lots of stories and songs, this show is an ideal way for families with young children to celebrate the season!

Don’t miss out on all of our fun tricks and treats when Mr Hullabaloo arrives in your local theatre this autumn.

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s

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Thurs 17 Oct

Fri 18 Oct FILM

Tickets: £5 Time: 2.30pm Rating: PG

Starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard and based on Truman Capote’s novel, this is the story of a young woman in New York City who meets a young man when he moves into her apartment building. He is with an older woman who is very wealthy, but he wants to be a writer. She is working as an expensive escort and searching for a rich, older man to marry.

FILM

Tickets: £6 & £5 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm Rating: 12

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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Hotbuckle Productions presents

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In association with the Irish Garden Plant Society

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The Autumn Lecture

by Shirley Lanigan

Thurs 24 Oct

TALK

Tickets: IGPS Members Free Non-members £5 (pay at door) Time: 7.30pm Refreshments provided

With a background in journalism and art and a passion for Irish gardens and their gardeners, Shirley Lanigan has spent the past twenty years or so visiting every open garden she can find in Ireland, interviewing the people who made and work them. The results of these travels are four books on Irish gardens and the people who created and care for them.

Join us for an entertaining illustrated talk as Shirley shares some of her favourite stories of gardeners and their gardens.

Sat 26 Oct

DRAMA

Tickets: £13 & £11 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm

“Why didn’t you tell me there was danger?

Why didn’t you warn me?”

Fri 1 Nov

Hardy’s fictional masterpiece, Tess of the D’Urbervilles traces the life of the young country girl Tess Durbeyfield. Driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D’Urberville family, the innocent Tess crosses paths with her ‘cousin’, the dissolute Alec and the gentleman, Angel Clare, with tragic results. Hardy’s heroine is one of the most moving in all of literature, and her story is brought to life in this new version by Hotbuckle.

Tickets: £6 & £5 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm Rating: 15

FILM

In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.

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Adventures on the Road: Two Decades of Encounters with Gardeners and their Gardens

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Pip Utton presents

And Before I Forget I Love You, I Love You

THE OLD COURTHOUSE

Sat 2 Nov

DRAMA

Tickets: £13 & £11 (Concession) Group Discount Available Time: 7.30pm Contains strong language

Pip Upton returns in this moving drama based on his and his brother’s experience seeing their mum gradually die from Alzheimer’s three years after a diagnosis at 68, and on Pip’s intensive research.

Pip takes the audience on a journey full of smiles, laughter, respect and tears.

“One of the most moving, human performances I have ever seen at the Fringe.”

Broadway Baby

Carrying David Fri 8 Nov

MUSIC

Sat 9 Nov

DRAMA

Tickets: £16 Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £16 & £13.50 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm

Relive the sound of the Sixties with this superb tribute to the music of this unforgettable era.

Two brothers: one fighting for his fame, the other fighting for his life!

Performing the hits of the great bands and singers of the era, this fantastic show includes the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, The Shangri-Las, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Tina, Lulu and many more.

This sensational tribute to the sixties will have you ‘Twisting and Shouting the night away’.

Inspired by the love of his terminally ill brother David, on June 3, 1989, Glenn McCrory (of Tyrone ancestry) made boxing history, becoming the Cruiserweight Champion of the World. Funny and heartbreaking, Carrying David is a remarkable one-man play reflecting the highs and many lows of Glenn’s unrelenting drive and incredible sacrifice to become the very first world champion from the North East of England. Starring Mickey Cochrane, directed by Russell Floyd and written by Ed Waugh.

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Tues 12 Nov

MUSIC

Tickets: £21 Time: 7.30pm

We’ve all had different experiences throughout our lifetime, but The Brandon McPhee Experience is one we can guarantee you will not forget. Scottish Accordion Champion Brandon McPhee takes his own brand of music to a new level in this theatre show, which already has received great reaction throughout the UK and Ireland. Award winning Brandon McPhee and his 5-piece band cover traditional Scottish, Country and Irish music in this show.

Manson Grant plays keyboard and bass in the band and sings songs in the show along with acoustic guitar player Geordie Jack, lead singer with Colorado, world famous country band.

National Trust Ulster Gardens Scheme Review 2019 Thurs 14 Nov

TALK

Tickets: £5 (includes light supper) Please note this event is excluded from the online ticket offer Time: 7.30pm

A picturesque review of the gardens opened in 2019 to raise funds for the Ulster Gardens Scheme, enabling the continued restoration and maintenance of many of the Trust’s fine gardens. Join the members of the committee for a virtual tour of some of Northern Ireland’s best private gardens and enjoy a light supper afterwards.

Sat 16 Nov

DRAMA

Tickets: £9 & £7 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm

The Portmanteau holds The Trail of The Vampire Bride (by Tom Sampson), Josie’s Fourth Class (by Bob Margrain), Turfing Out (by Tom & Bob) and And More! (by somebody else).

In the first of these, Count Krapula attempts ‘trigonometry’ by taking Vampyra as his third wife. The first two, Haemaglobia and Plasma, are less than happy to be given the roles of shabby bridesmaids. DCI Sweeney, aided by DC Todd, and Dr Van Hyre hunt him down. High fashion and forensic science add to the fun of this light-hearted reworking of an old favourite.

And for the rest, Josie, having delivered pilates to geriatric and pre-natal classes, and yoga for beginners takes on her biggest challenge yet when visiting the inmates of a prison. In Turfing Out some unexpected relationships from the past are discovered once the code in a love letter is solved. And More!

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The Brandon McPhee Experience

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The Old Courthouse Theatre and Mr Hullabaloo Productions presents

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Wed 4 – Sat 14 Dec

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Tickets: £10 Please note this show is excluded from the online ticket offer Group Discount Available Time: Weeknights 7pm, Saturdays 1pm & 4pm Signed Performance: Fri 13 Dec at 7pm Relaxed Performance: Sat 7 & Sat 14 Dec at 1pm Recommended Age: 3 – 12yrs

Polish off your glass slippers and get ready to have a ball! The team that brought you Snow White and Jack and the Beanstalk returns with this special production of Cinderella. Featuring an outstanding cast, puppetry, dazzling sets and lavish costumes, all ages can join in the excitement as this timeless fairytale unfolds.

The Old Courthouse Theatre in partnership with Mr Hullabaloo has produced four sell-out productions together and received rave reviews from families, schools and youth organisations. With just 188 seats, this intimate venue is perfect for children to get up close to the action.

Don’t miss this fun filled truly magical experience that will have you singing, dancing and clapping along.

Discover the magical world of Mr Hullabaloo at www.mrhullabaloo.com

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Thurs 19 Dec

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With rare and exclusive access to David Prowse, the British actor who famously portrayed Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, comes a new documentary bringing a fresh perspective to a celebrated career.

Besides playing the most iconic screen villain in cinema history, the Bristolborn Prowse also featured in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange, trained Christopher Reeve for 1978’s Superman and was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2000 for his contribution to road safety awareness through his work as the Green Cross Code Man. Booking opens 14 October 2019

Fri 20 Dec

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A special screening of Frank Capra’s enduring and classic Christmas movie.

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback.

As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years.

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Tickets: £8 & £7 (Concession) Time: 7.30pm

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Catch Meade If You Can Fri 3 Jan

ENTERTAINMENT

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Tickets: £24 Time: 7.30pm

Described across the world as “Jaw Dropping” and “Hilarious”, NI’s record breaking Mind Reader Meade is back on home soil to blow your mind in his funniest and most interactive show yet: Catch Meade If You Can. You simply have to see this show to believe it. The first mentalist to win a Million dollars in a Las Vegas casino, he’ll blow your mind as he does the impossible live on-stage right in front of you. Last year in Northern Ireland nearly 10,000 bought tickets to see David live selling out every seat in every venue, so act now to secure a night to remember that your whole family will enjoy. Can YOU catch him out?

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Our Box Office is located in the theatre behind Mossley Mill OPENING HOURS Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Closed for lunch on Sat 1pm - 2pm Before performances 5pm - 8pm (Theatre at The Mill) Before performances 7pm - 8pm ( The Courtyard Theatre) By phone: 028 9034 0202 Online: www.theatreatthemill.com Online: www.thecourtyardtheatre.com Facebook: Theatre at The Mill & The Courtyard Theatre @TheatreAtMill THE OLD COURTHOUSE THEATRE BOX OFFICE Our Box Office is located in the theatre in Market Square OPENING HOURS Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pm Opening hours will be extended for all evening events featured in this guide.

By phone: 028 9442 8331 Online: www.theoldcourthousetheatre.com Facebook: Old Courthouse, Antrim

RESERVATIONS Tickets can be reserved for a maximum of five days, all reserved tickets must be paid for in full five days prior to the performance date. Tickets not paid for by this time will be released for sale.

GROUP BOOKINGS If you are a group of friends, family or work colleagues or even a school of 11 or more, a group discount is available for the shows indicated.

REFUNDS Please note we are unable to offer refunds except in the event of a cancelled performance. This does not affect your statutory rights.

The Old Courthouse, wheelchair spaces are available in the auditorium (at front of house and at balcony level) and can be reserved via the box office but not online. Please make your requirements known at time of booking so that staff can best assist.

YOUR PERSONAL DATA The personal details required to administer your booking will be securely stored by the theatre. Please inform us if you do not wish to receive theatre information. We will endeavor to comply with the data protection act.

A key priority at The Old Courthouse is the provision of physical and sensory access for audiences, visitors and performers with disabled access control, disabled lift and accessible toilet facilities.

There are no online booking fees and customers can select their own seats. Online tickets can be printed at home, posted or collected at the Box Office.

EXCHANGES Tickets may be exchanged for seats of the same or higher value for a performance of the same production up to 48 hours before the performance. Exchanges are strictly subject to availability. A handling fee of ÂŁ2 will be charged per transaction. All original tickets must be produced in person before an exchange can be processed.

BOX OFFICE & TICKETING INFORMATION CONCESSIONS

Transaction fees will be retained in the event of an exchange or refund (where applicable).

Where applicable, concession rates are identified as part of the ticket price for a show and are available to students under 18, over 60, unwaged, and registered disabled.

Proof of status is required before entry to show.

ACCESSIBILITY Theatre at The Mill is fully accessible and includes wheelchair accessible seating, Sennheiser infra-red hearing system compatible with induction loop system, baby changing facilities and lift access. At The Courtyard Theatre there is lift access to the auditorium & mezzanine and accessible toilets & baby changing facilities at ground level. A full access guide is available from our website and Box Office.

CENTRE STAGE DISABILITY ACCESS SCHEME When visiting the theatres (where applicable) we want to ensure that we are best able to meet any specific requirements patrons with a disability may have. By becoming a Centre Stage member, disabled patrons may benefit from free or discounted tickets for their essential assistance companion; receive more informed help at box office when choosing seats to accommodate mobility access; receive the theatre programme in a format suitable to your requirements. For more information and to register contact theatre Box Office or visit our website.

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THEATRE HIRE The theatres are available for hire for theatrical productions for any length of time.

The three theatre venues have become established as the perfect setting for corporate meetings, conferences, and community events.

The Old Courthouse is also available for weddings.

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Theatre at The Mill is located at Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA. The Courtyard Theatre is located at Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre, 585 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ. Only 10 minutes from Belfast, there is ample FREE parking.

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For bus and rail directions, please check out our website or contact www.translink.co.uk T. 028 9066 6630

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How to get here The Old Courthouse is located at Market Square in the heart of Antrim town centre. The building is located within a pedestrian priority zone with the main approach on foot along lower High Street or alternatively from the Castle Mall car park near to Castle Way. There are a number of car parking options close by including the Castle Mall car park, on-street parking along High Street (restricted during daytime hours) and a public car park on the Lough Road accessed via Halls Bridge/Sixmilewater boardwalk.

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MARKET SQUARE IS A PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY ZONE AND THERE IS STRICTLY NO PARKING DURING DAYTIME OR EVENING HOURS

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EXHIBITIONS // SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019

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ENGAGE Oriel and Conservatory Galleries & Museum at The Mill Exhibition Programme September - December 2019

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www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/exhibitions | Box Office 028 9448 1338

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ORIEL GALLERY Exhibitions

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Tue 3 Sept – Sun 6 Oct

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“In 2017, I travelled around the stunning land and coastline of Northern Ireland creating paintings for a solo show at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast and noticed many buildings from different primary industries (quarries, textile and wood mills) as well as derelict farm buildings and equipment and decided that this would be my next project. Oftentimes, I would be interrupted by locals who would tell me about the building and surroundings, and I came to understand how much these industries had been at the centre of local communities”.

By Valerie Giannandrea McKeag

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www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/exhibitions | Box Office 028 9448 1338

CONSERVATORY GALLERY Exhibitions

A BRUSH WITH NATURE II: Chinese Watercolour Exhibition

By Michael Rong-Gen Yin

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Tue 8 Oct – Sun 24 Nov Traditional Chinese painting is one of the world’s oldest continuous artistic traditions, and from earliest times nature has been the main source of inspiration for Chinese artists. Michael Rong-Gen Yin, originally from Shanghai, began painting in the traditional Chinese manner in the 1970s, and, having come to Northern Ireland in 2003, he has continued to paint and teach traditional Chinese painting techniques, particularly Gongbi, where intricate brushstrokes form detailed coloured landscapes, and Shui-mo, which is much looser using bold brushstrokes and watercolour wash.

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www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/exhibitions | Box Office 028 9448 1338

SOLO SHOW

THE ART OF RECOVERY

Tue 20 Aug – Sun 29 Sept

Tue 1 Oct – Sun 27 Oct

Casey Allum is a self-taught artist and illustrator from The Lake District who specialises in animal portraits. She is constantly seeking out the finer details, construction, form and texture of her subjects, using a range of oils, acrylics pastels, pencils and inks, while also drawing attention to the negative space and light surrounding them.

Action Mental Health is delighted to unveil our latest exhibition – The Art of Recovery – a selection of works by artists from AMH New Horizons, Antrim.

Drawing on the theme of mental health recovery, The Art of Recovery, combines client experience, creative talent and positivity to inspire others.

Clients will showcase their talent in various mediums and styles including abstract, fine art, photography, metal work sculpture, cartoon and pencil sketches. AMH supports the recovery of adults experiencing mental illhealth through their “Working it Out” project.

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www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/exhibitions | Box Office 028 9448 1338 CLOTWORTHY HOUSE (GARDEN HERITAGE EXHIBITION)

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

By Jordanstown Art Club

Tue 29 Oct – Sun 5 Jan

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Jordanstown Art Club was established some thirty years ago, and there are currently just over thirty members, comprising keen amateur artists living in and around the Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus area. Following on from their previous successful exhibitions at Clotworthy House the show will comprise a mix of traditional landscapes, seascapes and still life in a variety of mediums; pastels, watercolour, acrylics, pen and wash and mixed media.

STORIES BEHIND THE STONES: CHURCHYARDS OF ANTRIM AND CARRICKFERGUS Tue 3 Sept – Sun 3 Nov This exhibition accompanies the churchyard trails developed for Antrim and Carrickfergus towns by Dr William Roulston through the Mid-Antrim Heritage Partnership between Antrim and Newtownabbey and Mid and East Antrim Borough Councils. The project aims to draw attention to the numerous sources of information for the family historian or interested visitor tracing their roots from church interiors, their associated graveyards and written records. By reflecting on some of the stories behind the stones, it is hoped the trails will enable a sense of place for local residents and spatial understanding of how both towns developed as well as an appreciation of the built heritage of both places and wider environs.

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www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/exhibitions | Box Office 028 9448 1338 CLOTWORTHY HOUSE (GARDEN HERITAGE EXHIBITION)

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MUSEUM AT THE MILL Exhibitions

CHURCHYARDS AND THEIR MEMORIALS

By Dr William Roulston

Tue 1 Oct at 7.00pm

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Tying in with the Churchyards exhibition, join Dr William Roulston, as he explores the importance of churchyards and their memorials as well as highlighting some of the fascinating stories about these sites and the people commemorated in them.

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Merville Newtownabbey Photograhpic Annual Exhibition Thurs 5 Sept – Sat 28 Sept

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This exhibition showcases the work of the Club through a selection of photographic prints.

Members’ varied interests and abilities are illustrated through a range of subjects including landscapes, portraiture and the natural world. The photographic club is over fifty years old and provides an outlet for local photographers, many displaying work of an international standard.

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/exhibitions | Box Office 028 9034 0129

Placing Importance on the Everyday

By Aly Harte

Thurs 3 Oct – Sat 26 Oct This exhibition, which is currently touring Northern Ireland, was originally launched in Stormont to mark International Women’s Day. It features inspiring local women whose unique personalities have been captured by Aly in her work.

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www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/exhibitions | Box Office 028 9034 0129

In 2018, to mark the centenary of the end of WW1, Campbell College Belfast launched a year-long project, ‘Men Behind the Glass’, in partnership with the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) which aimed to bring to life the stories of 126 pupils and one member of the school’s teaching staff who died in service during the First World War. The project culminated in the unveiling of a collaborative archive exhibition which is now touring venues across Northern Ireland.

It is apt that this exhibition be hosted at Mossley Mill as Henry Campbell, a prominent owner during its time as a flax spinning mill, left money in his will for the setting up of Campbell College itself.

Glengormley Art Club Annual Exhibition Thurs 5 Dec – Sat 4 Jan 2020 Glengormley Art Club has been running for over 25 years and attracts novice, amateur and experienced artists living in Newtownabbey and its surrounding areas.

The majority of works are paintings and drawings of landscapes, seascapes, still life and portraits using oils, watercolours, pastels, acrylics, pencil and mixed media.

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Fri 1 Nov – Sat 30 Nov

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