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Welcome to another busy season where we have a fabulous line-up of shows to take us into Spring.

Comedy plays a big part in our programme this season with a number of well known comedians from television, namely, JAKE O’KANE from BBC’s ‘The Blame Game’ in January; TOMMY TIERNAN in February and NEIL DELAMERE, who is currently receiving acclaim internationally, in March. A favourite with Derry audiences, DARA O’BRIAIN also returns for three nights in April.

This season brings a wide range of music with multi-platinum celtic artists, THE HIGH KINGS in early 2015 followed by SHARON SHANNON, MARY COUGHLAN & FRANCES BLACK also at the beginning of the year.

SANDI THOM, MARY BLACK, THE WOLFE TONES and NATHAN CARTER all grace our stage this season while reenowned Irish troubadour TOMMY FLEMING joins us fresh from accompanying Elaine Paige on tour.

There’s dance with the electrifying Irish dance show, TITANICDANCE in February which received three standing ovations at its world premier in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena last year and which previously received much acclaim in our own venue. We also have a brand new Opera this season with NI Opera’s

THE TURN OF THE SCREW in April.

There is comedy drama this season with Conal Gallen’s A BIT ON THE SIDE in January, followed by Leesa Harker’s DIRTY DANCIN IN LE SHEBEEN. The stage version of James Joyce’s A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN debuts in February, brought to us by The New Theatre, Dublin. GBL Productions launch a new production, BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE in March, while Irene Melaugh’s play, ME DA’S SUIT, makes a welcome return.

I am delighted to announce the world-wide smash hit musical, MAMMA MIA! from 7-11 July which has opened for booking.

This is a first for us at the Forum and boasts an all-star cast. Catch it as it stops off in Derry as part of its international tour.

Finally, I would like to thank all our sponsors who contribute greatly to our overall business.

I hope you enjoy our incoming season.

David McLaughlin Chief Executive

As Principal Sponsor, it is a great pleasure for us to welcome audiences to another outstanding season at the Millennium Forum. Once again the team at the Millennium Forum must be congratulated on putting together a great programme for DerryLondonderry, its surrounding areas and visitors.

As always the Millennium Forum is staging the best of the enduring favourites – from showbands and stage musicals, to stars from the always popular folk and country music scenes.

The season kicks off with performances from some of Ireland’s most loved folk musicians and singers with the High Kings, Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan, Frances Black and Mary Black all taking centre stage in January.

in February. The cast of 30 world class dancers tell the story of the world’s most famous ship from its beginning in the Belfast shipyard to its tragic end in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Millennium Forum will also play host to the critically acclaimed Blood Brothers in March followed by the return of the ever popular Nathan Carter in April along with a number of other favourites that we’re certain audiences will love.

We greatly value our partnership with the Millennium Forum and are delighted to continue our relationship with what is the North West’s leading arts and entertainment venue.

Patrick Mullan Senior Manager Personal Banking Danske Bank

After performing to a capacity audience in May the Irish dancing sensation, Titanicdance, will make a much anticipated return

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The High Kings

Sharon Shannon | Mary Coughlan | Frances Black

Fri 2nd Jan | Time: 8.30pm | Tickets: £25.00 (Includes Development Donation) Multi-platinum artists, The High Kings, showcase their incredible versatility both vocally and instrumentally. Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden, renowned vocalists and musicians, come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and

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Sun 11th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £20.00

Tommy Makem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s.

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Thur 8th - Sat 10th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £21.00, £24.00, £26.00 (Includes Development Donation) ‘Do You Come Here Often?’ is the Showband Show featuring the original stars that takes you back to the days of first love, winkle pickers and beehives.

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Three of Ireland’s most beloved artists: Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan come together for a night of music, songs and stories. All three performers have achieved worldwide recognition for their craft and together create a special night that audiences will love, performing some of their greatest hits that have made them household names.

The High Kings have had a whirlwind journey over the past two years and have seen their popularity skyrocket, having completed sell out tours in Ireland and the U.S.

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‘Ballrooms of Romance’.

This year’s show stars Brendan Bowyer, DJ Curtain, Philomena Begley, Brian Coll, Brendan Shine, Muriel Day, Kim Newport & Billy McFarland with your host and compere George Jones and the Fabulous Galaxy Showband.

Fri 16th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £17.50 (Includes Development Donation)

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Jake O’Kane, star of BBC NI’s hit show ‘The Blame Game’ and the country’s best known political stand-up, returns with his brand new show, ‘Tongue-Lashing’.

Following the successes of his earlier ‘Teargas’ and ‘Mouthful’ tours, Jake is back with a ferociously irreverent review of Northern Ireland in 2014.

Jake turns his satirical eye on the local issues, events and characters which made the headlines over the past twelve months.

Show contains adult reference for 16+ only.

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Sun 18th Jan | Time: 1pm-6pm | Tickets: £2.00 (2 for 1 entry with voucher in Derry Journal)

Homegrown 2015 Sat 17th Jan | Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 (Includes Development Donation)

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Due to the success of the last few Homegrown concerts, we are proud to announce the new line-up for Homegrown ’15. Paul Casey & Band, Paddy Nash & The Happy Enchiladas, Best Boy Grip, John Deery & The Heads and special guest, Prima Quartet.

Don’t miss this celebration of local talent at its very best!

Brides/grooms-to-be and their bridal parties are invited to attend one of the largest, most reputable wedding events in the calendar.

Now in its tenth year, the Derry Journal Wedding Fair has everything you need under one roof to make your special day unforgettable.

Highlighting the latest

trends from a wide range of wedding industry experts in bridal fashion, catering, floristry, shoes, jewellery, cakes, room decor, menswear, transport, photography and so much more, the Derry Journal Wedding Fair is a must visit event for every discerning bride and groom.

Don’t miss the fashion show on the day!

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The Bee Gees Story

Dirty Dancin In Le Shebeen

Fri 23rd Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £16.50

Tues 27th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £12.50, £19.50, £22.50

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The Bee Gees Story – Nights on Broadway is a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring their incredible songs spanning over four decades. The six piece live band blends the classic hits, acoustic medleys, songs written for other major artists and dance floor fillers, to tell the story of the Bee Gees.

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A Bit On The Side Sat 24th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £17.50 (Includes Development Donation)

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It’s the show that has been selling out theatres all over Ireland. Conal Gallen’s smash hit comedy play, A Bit On The Side, is returning to the Millennium Forum for one night only.

wandering eyes, wandering feet, wandering hands, it’s all here! Throw in a sassy insurance saleswoman and a hapless TV repair man and it’s a recipe for pure comedy gold!

The action takes place in the household of Bridie and Willie Murphy, a couple who have fought the war of marriage for over thirty years. It’s a love story unlike any other:

Don’t miss your last chance to see this side splitting comedy packed with hilarious one liners! Early booking very strongly advised.

By Leesa Harker | Directed by Andrea Montgomery The loveable Maggie Muff is back with a bang in the highly anticipated sequel to 50 Shades of Red White and Blue.

The dust has settled in the estate after the shenanigans of Maggie’s last adventure and now she and her buck-eejit sidekick, Big Sally-Ann, are planning a birthday party in the Shebeen. Big Sally-Ann’s dream is to

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dance to the last dance from Dirty Dancing at the party – but she can’t find her rhythm, or a dress, or a swimsuit that fits!

A one-woman show that will have you in tears of laughter! Starring the critically acclaimed, Caroline Curran.

“It’s a side-splitting piece of writing worthy of the hit film Bridesmaids and its hilarious food-poisoning-aftermath scenes.”

(Una Brankin, Belfast Telegraph)

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The Gospel According to Elvis Wed 28th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £12.50, £14.50, £16.50 (Includes Development Donation) The Gospel According To Elvis Show is a unique concert featuring some of the best-loved spiritual songs performed by The King.

In this special show, singer Gary Gibson takes to the stage as Elvis in what has been described by the show’s producers as a powerful portrayal of Elvis in an unforgettable night of iconic music.

Gary, who is well known as one of the Europe’s foremost Elvis tribute singers, will be joined by the Bellaire Singers and The Memphis Showband.

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Sandi Thom Thur 29th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £17.50 (Includes Development Donation)

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Mary Black Fri 30th Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £22.50 (Includes Development Donation)

Over the last six years since Sandi Thom arrived on the scene she has sold in excess of one million albums, been nominated for a Brit award, won a Digital Music Award for her innovation as an artist, won Album Of The Year at the Scottish Music Awards and been given an Ivor Novello award for excellence in songwriting for songs such as, “ I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair”.

Her latest release ‘Flesh and Blood’ saw her work with The Black Crowes , Bobby Keys and the legendary, Buffy Sainte-Marie.

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Down the Crooked Road - Mary Black’s eagerly awaited Irish Tour To coincide with the launch of her autobiography, ‘Down the Crooked Road’ and the ‘Soundtrack’ CD, Mary Black is delighted to perform at the Millennium Forum as part of an Irish Tour. This is Mary’s first Irish tour in four years and she is looking forward to getting back to her Irish audiences.

Mary will be joined on stage by her best band - Bill Shanley, Pat Crowley, Nick Scott and Richie Buckley.

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Titanicdance You Must Be Joking

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Sat 31st Jan | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £12.50, £15.00, £19.50, £22.00 (Includes Development Donation) “Hi Folks it’s Jimmy Cricket here. I’m coming home to take part in a great night of comedy and bringing some of my comedy friends with me.

There’s the First Lady of Irish Comedy, May McFettridge (remember to choose your seats carefully, don’t arrive too late and do not under any circumstance leave your seat during the performance or May will find you).

Then there’s William Caulfield,

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a star of BBC radio and television shows, who has a brilliant eye and ear for local characters.

My old mate Gene Fitzpatrick will be telling stories from his new DVD ‘Turning Back the Years’. I must close now but can’t wait to get home and tell you all the news from my mammy.

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Thurs 5th - Sat 7th Feb | Time: 8pm Tickets: £18.50, £20.00, £22.50, £25.00 (Includes Development Donation) The smash hit show of 2014 is back by popular demand.

“Powerful . . Exhilarating!” **** (Irish Post) This electrifying show received three standing ovations at the world premiere in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena in May before going on to play to a capacity audience in the Millennium Forum.

A cast of thirty world class Irish dancers and musicians set the scene for a breathtaking romantic performance that is led and choreographed by Principal Dancer and Creative Director, Raymond Sweeney.

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See you on the 31st January.”

Lots of Love Jimmy P.S. Hosted by May McFettridge’s driver . . . John Linehan!

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Thurs 12th & Sat 14th Feb | Time: 8pm Tickets: £25.00 (Includes Development Donation)

White Collar Boxing

Now entering his 20th year as a stand-up comedian, having won every award going and still as passionate as ever about the adventure of storytelling and comedy, Tommy is also starting to take some very exciting risks.

There’s no manners on him, profound, dark, and silly too, his performance mesmerises in a way that is joyful, uplifting, inspirational and, most importantly, always breathtakingly funny.

Fri 13th Feb | Time: 7.30pm | Tickets: £12.50 & £10.00

“Tommy Tiernan tore it apart and stole the show with some intense and painfully funny storytelling.” The Irish Times

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Mike Denver And Guests Concert Tour

Thurs 19th Feb | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £22.50

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Due to the massive success of the last white collar boxing event held by Ballymoor FC and Oak Leaf boxing club which sold over 650 tickets, the two clubs have decided to join forces once again to bring you a night to remember at the North West’s premier venue.

Ireland’s hugely popular Country singer, Mike Denver, returns following a sell-out national tour last year.

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Mike has already built up a huge following in his relatively short time on the Irish circuit and has achieved fourteen hit albums and ten best-selling DVDs. Special Guests include Hugo Duncan, John Hogan, Johnny Brady and former Eurovision Star Marc Roberts with some John Denver hits.

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Tommy Fleming Fri 20th Feb | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £26.50 (Includes Development Donation) After several international tours throughout the year, including performances with Elaine Paige in Australia, Tommy returns to Ireland to perform live to local audiences.

A Tommy Fleming concert is a unique and emotional musical experience suitable for all ages.

Tommy’s versions of Danny Boy, Bright Blue Rose and Hard Times are unique and individual to him.

His exceptional talent has brought worldwide recognition to Tommy and demand for his concerts continues to grow.

What some famous faces had to say about his voice…

Liam Neeson- “I hope he doesn’t take up acting.”

Alex Ferguson- “If Tommy could play football like he sings I would sign him.”

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Mind, Body, Spirit Sun 22nd Feb | Time: 12noon - 6pm Tickets: £4.00 (Includes Development Donation) The world is full of mysteries, inspirational people and age old wisdoms. The Mind Body Spirit Show not only brings these elements together, but adds a splash of excitement, a dousing of entertainment and more than a fair share of pampering.

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The central feature of this year’s show is the Experience Zone where you can try out a variety of activities from reflexology to an Indian head massage.

Be inspired and uplifted from our seminars and workshops.

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One of Scotland’s most popular singer-songwriters, Isla Grant, makes a welcome return visit to the Millennium Forum. In the last year she has completed hugely successful tours of New Zealand, Australia and the UK and, once again, received a gold disc for CD sales. Add this to nine platinum discs already received in Ireland and you can see why this Scottish lass is so popular.

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Her highly entertaining concert show features all her wonderful hit songs. As always, her genial husband Al will feature as a guest spot in the show.

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A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man Thurs 26th Feb | Time: 8pm Tickets: £12.50 Concessions Available (Includes Development Donation)

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The New Theatre Dublin and Richard Ryan Promotions present the stage adaptation by Tony Chesterman of James Joyce’s iconic novel, directed by Jimmy Fay. This powerful production chronicles the early life of Joyce from childhood through Jesuit schooling to his decision to leave Dublin for Paris.

“What makes this production such a success is how director Fay allows the language to do the work, which Joyce uses like a musician as he entices us to hear his song.” Grania McFadden, Belfast Telegraph

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Dervish Fri 27th Feb | Time 8pm | Tickets: £17.50 (Includes Development Donation) From the Great Wall of China to packed auditoriums in the Holy Land and more recently being the first Irish band to perform at the greatest music festival in the world, ‘Rock in Rio on front of an estimate audience of two hundred and forty thousand people, Dervish have come a long way in seventeen years.

Formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin Mc Ginley, Brian Mc Donagh and Michael Holmes , they have gone on to become one of Ireland’s best loved traditional/folk groups.

“An icon of Irish music for 24 years.” BBC

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Dominic Kirwan

And Mary Duff Together In Concert

Sat 28th Feb | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £14.50, £17.50, £20.00 (Includes Development Donation)

Sun 1st March | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £16.00, £18.00, £20.00 (Includes Development Donation)

It’s a funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace! The sanctimonious priest who knows more than he’s telling; the schoolboy with the unspeakable personal habits and a fine line in sympathy pleas; the Father of the Bride: Brendan Grace is all of these and more.

Dominic Kirwan, one of Ireland’s most respected and popular performers, returns as part of his nationwide concert tour.

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His material owes much to the best of the traditional standup comics and his show is very much a show for all the family.

There will be an opportunity for post-show photos and ‘meet and greet’ from this down-to-earth comedian.

Dominic has remained one of the most versatile performers on the live circuit and his ongoing popularity is proof that there are many years left in his wonderful career.

Backed by his exceptional band, Dominic will perform songs from his many hit albums in a concert that will delight his many local fans.

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Junk Kouture Mon 9th March | Time: 7pm Tickets: £15.50 (Includes Development Donation)

Give My Head Peace Live 2015 - Back with a Bang!

Sun 8th March | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £14.50, £19.00, £22.00 (Includes Development Donation)

Mon 2nd March at 8pm & Tues 3rd March at 10.30am Mon 8pm Tickets: £12.00, £14.00 Concessions Available Tues 3rd March 10.30am Schools Rate £9.00 (Includes Development Donation) Premier Theatrical Productions presents Willy Russell’s powerful depiction of the story of twins separated at birth. Early booking strongly advised.

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Uncle Andy takes his annual week off from the Kneebreakers to bring sophistication, Protestant culture and laughs to the Millennium Forum. He’ll be ably assisted by Pastor Begbie (Paddy Jenkins) as well as Billy, Dympna, Ma and Cal. Da will be there too - unless he gets an invite to the Palace. Why is he the only Shinner who’s not allowed to meet the Queen?

Give My Head Peace Live will feature Ulster’s favourite dysfunctional family, up to the minute satire and hilarious stand-up from Tim McGarry.

Show contains adult references.

Responsibility for allowing under 12s to view lies with the accompanying adult.

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Junk Kouture is an exciting recycled fashion competition which HAVE YOU challenges second level BOOKED YOUR TABLE YET? students from across Ireland and Northern Ireland to create wearable couture fashion from rubbish that would normally find its way into landfill.

The idea is to subtly educate teenagers about the importance of recycling while at the same time inspiring and challenging them to create something innovative and fashionable. You’ll be surprised at what these talented teens can rework and construct.

Sit back and enjoy this thrilling catwalk extravaganza showcasing the region’s most talented JUNK designers!

Baby It’s Cold Outside Wed 11th & Thurs 12th March | Time: 8pm Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 (Includes Development Donation) The hilarious new comedy from award-winning playwright, Brenda Murphy.

Set in an isolated cottage on the snow-trapped Black Mountain, the play tells the story of a bizarre love triangle. Pregnant Patsy from West Belfast has gone there to have her baby with the support of her two friends: older woman and academic Sally and beautiful American Law student, Madison.

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But when Patsy’s exboyfriend and baby’s father, Joe, arrives on the scene to try and win her back, Patsy announces she’s now in love with Sally. Get set for a monumental tug of war.

Baby It’s Cold Outside is directed by Martin Lynch and produced by GBL Productions.

Starring Jo Donnelly, Kerri Quinn, Tanya Thompson and Kevin Elliott.

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The Voices From Heaven Tour Fri 13th March | Time: 8pm Tickets: £18.50 (Includes Development Donation) Being one of the World’s most recognised Spiritualist Mediums and Healers, Colin’s TV series “6ixth Sense” has now been broadcast worldwide for twelve years and his public performances are in demand internationally.

This year’s tour will once again see Colin Fry bring his own unique form of comfort to ordinary people living ordinary lives, proving once again he is very much the People’s Medium.

Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

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Neil Delamere Sat 14th March | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £18.50 at the

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(Includes Development Donation) It’s The Fresh Prince of Delamere!

“Simply put Delamere is a master.” - The Scotsman Irish stand-up comic, Delamere, is renowned for his on-stage banter and quick-witted, well-observed yarns. His previous tours and international appearances – including the Melbourne

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International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival – have been a sell-out.

Expect The Fresh Prince of Delamere to deliver the same powerhouse performance from the star of RTÉ’s The Panel, 2nd Republic, BBC’s The Blame Game, Fighting Talk and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

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Mon 16th March | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £14.50, £17.50, £20.00 (Includes Development Donation) X-FACTOR winner Joe McElderry is hitting the road with a brand new show after the sell-out success of last year’s nationwide tour.

The Evolution Tour features new numbers and new routines which will entertain his fans, old and new. His unmistakeable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95.

Whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence with Opera, Joe has evolved from boy crooner to the master of his craft since winning X-Factor in 2009.

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Londonderry Musical Society presents

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Me Da’s Suit Wed 18th to Sat 21st March | Time: 8pm Tickets: Thurs - Sat £10.00, £12.50, £15.00 (Includes Development Donation) “It’s funny, damn funny with a humour not for the faint hearted.” Derry Journal.

This is Ireland, pre ‘Credit Union’ days. A time when the pawn shop was the only place people could get a ‘len’ to see them through to Friday and pay day.

Jim’s suit, tailor made by himself, is in the pawn, where it has resided from Monday to Saturday for the last two years. Kitty, his downtrodden wife, is thrown into panic when Jim comes home on Tuesday and tells

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Wed 25th - Sat 28th March | Time: 7.30pm Opening Night Offer: All tickets £11.50 Thurs - Sat: £13.50, £14.50

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her to iron it for a ‘do’ he is going to that night.

Chaotic, irreverent and downright funny, ME DA’S SUIT is the everyday story of the McLaughlin family, struggling to make ends meet in the middle of the troubles.

Featuring a cast that includes well-known Ballybofey actor Jack Quinn.

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Written by Larry L King & Peter Masterson with music & lyrics by Carol Hall, this Tony Award-winning musical is inspired by the real-life Chicken Ranch in La Grange, Texas.

Miss Mona, the madam of beloved “ Chick, chick, chicken Ranch!” finds her business suddenly under attack from television evangelist & local politician.

Not even the much loved

and respected local sheriff, Ed Earl, can stop this sudden switch in public opinions. What are Mona and her girls going to do?

The pleasant music score has a wistful, gingham country gloss that’s sure to keep your toes tapping, so get your cowboy hats and boots at the ready and join LMS for a night of fun, song and dance!

Jurassic Adventures Sat 4th & Sun 5th April | Time: Sat 1.30pm & 4pm, Sun 2.30pm Tickets: Children/Concessions £10.00, Adults £12.50 Family Ticket (2 adults/2 children): £39.50 (Includes Development Donation) Download our free app

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Talon The Best Of Eagles

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Sat 18th April | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £20.00 (Includes Development Donation)

Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam ‘Simply Divine’

Fri 17th April | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £20.00 (Includes Development Donation) Known as the Queen of Irish Country music, Philomena Begley has made a firm imprint on the Irish, British and European markets. Begley has regularly toured with Ray Lynam since 1975 and they have recorded many duets together, their most popular 30

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songs being “My Elusive Dreams”, “You’re The One I Can’t Live Without” and “She Sang The Melody”. After the ‘Together Again’ tour proved to be a roaring success, the pair are back again with the unmissable ‘Simply Divine’ tour.

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Now in their seventeenth year together, Talon have been recognised as the ‘OFFICIAL UK No. 1’ Eagles tribute show. Their latest production will feature all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more. Although the show now features a host of world

class musicians it is the immensely powerful four part vocal harmony and exact musical production quality on which Talon have built their reputation. Talon tickets always sell quickly, so early booking is advised for this concert. www.talonmusic.co.uk “Crisp crackling professionalism all the way.”

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Wed 22nd April | Time: 8pm | £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 (Includes Development Donation)

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Using both original and film footage from the era and backed by his fabulous band, Barry Steele will take you through a journey in time as he brings the character of Roy Orbison back to the centre stage, where it truly belongs.

Add to the mix special friends Paul Molloy and Boogie Williams celebrating the musical legacy of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis and you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old Rock n Roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

Nathan Carter in concert

Thurs 23rd April | Time: 8pm | Tickets: £25.50

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(Includes Development Donation) Nathan Carter, the hottest name on the Country Music scene in Ireland, makes a welcome return to the Millennium Forum following sell-out performances in 2014. Expect to hear some great new songs along with all of the hits, including ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘Games People Play, together with a fantastic stage show.

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Dara O’Briain

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NI Opera Presents

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Thurs 30th April to Sat 2nd May | Time: 8pm Tickets: £24.00 (Includes Development Donation)

Sat 25th April | Time: 7.30pm | Tickets: £12.50, £14.50, £17.50, £20.00 (Includes Development Donation) Northern Ireland Opera’s critically acclaimed 2012 production of Benjamin Britten’s chilling psychological drama The Turn of the Screw comes to the Millennium Forum for one night only.

A new Governess arrives at Bly House to care for young Flora and Miles, but soon realises that the children harbour a deep, dark secret.

Are the mysterious apparitions figments of her imagination or ghosts of a terrible past?

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Featuring a superb international cast and orchestra, this poignant and haunting production of Britten’s masterpiece is conducted by Nicholas Chalmers, directed by Oliver Mears and designed by Annemarie Woods. Don’t miss it!

“Not to be missed.” – The Sunday Times “A riveting production.” – Belfast Telegraph

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Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, The Apprentice You’re Fired and Star Gazing Live. Not forgetting his most recent shows: Dara O’Briain: School of Hard Sums for Dave and Dara O’Briain’s Science Club for BBC2. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today.

“His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills standup.” - THE GUARDIAN “If you want a comic who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand for two hours, here’s your man.” - THE TIMES

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ACCESS: The Millennium Forum is introducing an Access For All Membership Scheme. Please join if you have a disability so we can better serve your access requirements. For an application form and more information regarding this scheme, contact E: info@millenniumforum.co.uk

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BOOSTER SEATS: Booster seats for small children over one year old are now available for all performances. Please ask at the Box Office for further details.

DEVELOPMENT DONATION: The Development Donation is your chance to contribute to the future of the Millennium Forum and to invest in our future development.

From 2008 every ticket purchased for any new show became subject to a small premium of 50 pence.

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PHONE BOOKINGS: Tickets must be collected within three working days of booking otherwise they may be resold unless payment has been received. A £1 charge will be made if tickets are to be forwarded by post.

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BABES IN ARMS: For selected children’s performances only, all children under one year old may go free. However all patrons must be in possession of a valid ticket. Please ask at the Box Office for further details.

SUPPORT ACTS: If information on support acts is available the Millennium Forum management will inform customers of these in advance but on occasions this may not be possible.

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DRINKS IN AUDITORIUM: For selected shows, interval drinks may be brought into the auditorium in plastic glasses.

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CONCESSIONS: Concessions will be available for most of our performances to Senior Citizens, Children under 16, Students (valid I.D. card required) and the Unemployed (valid I.D.required). For selected performances a discounted ticket is now available for personal assistants/companions of people with disabilities.

AUDITORIUM: Cameras, tape recorders and video cameras are not permitted in the Auditorium without the expressed permission of the Millennium Forum management. All mobile phones must be switched off. Glass, hot food or hot drinks are not permitted in the auditorium at any time.

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GROUP BOOKINGS: For many performances a discount is offered for party bookings and school groups. Please ask at the Box Office for more information.

LATECOMERS: Shows start on time, please do not be late. Latecomers will only be admitted if there is a suitable break in the performance, which may not be until the interval. Please note that this rule will be strictly enforced.

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THEATRE GIFT VOUCHERS: Treat your loved ones to a theatre gift voucher. Details available from the Box Office. The ideal gift!

STROBE LIGHTING & SMOKE EFFECTS: Some performances may use special effects such as strobe lighting and smoke effects. If such effects are to be used, notices will be placed at the doors of the auditorium. Contact Box Office in advance for further information.

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16th Jake O’Kane

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18th Derry Journal Wedding Fair

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4th - 5th Jurassic Adventures

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27th Dirty Dancin in Le Shebeen

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6th - 10th Derry Feis Dhoire Cholmcille

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28th The Gospel According to Elvis

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29th Sandi Thom

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30th Mary Black

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22nd Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison & Friends

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23rd Nathan Carter

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1st Dominic Kirwan

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12th & 14th Tommy Tiernan

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2nd - 3rd Blood Brothers

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13th White Collar Boxing

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8th Give My Head Peace

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19th Mike Denver

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9th Junk Kouture

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20th Tommy Fleming

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11th - 12th Baby It’s Cold Outside

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22nd Mind, Body, Spirit

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13th Colin Fry

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22nd Isla Grant

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26th A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

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16th Joe McElderry

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