Millennium Forum Season Guide May - August 2019

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Welcome to another great programme of shows to take us right through to Summer.

We are delighted to host the headline act of this year’s Jazz Festival, MARC ALMOND, who debuts on our stage on 3rd May. CHEZZIE’S CHANCE, a drama by renowned local playwright, Dave Duggan, also makes a welcome return as part of the 2019 Jazz festival.

We have fun for families this season with BRAINIAC LIVE! in May, based on the multiaward winning TV show and, for younger children, HUMPTY DUMPTY’S BIG EGGVENTURE, arrives in the same month. I am pleased to welcome everyone’s favourite dragon, ZOG, from the acclaimed children’s writing team, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in June.

We are proud of our tradition of developing young people for the West End stage as a result of their participation in our Youth Musical. This summer’s production is LEGALLY BLONDE, an upbeat, onstage version of the hugely popular film in July.

Comedy is, as always, well received by our patrons and we welcome the ever popular NEIL DELAMERE back for an extra night in May after he sold out his recent gig in our venue in February. TOMMY TIERNAN is back for two additional nights in May and Portstewart’s own globally famous comic, JIMEOIN, joins us in July.

This season we welcome comedy drama with Leesa Harker’s THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NORN IRON while The Grove Theatre Group takes to our stage with their production of HAIRSPRAY. The talented writing partnership, Marie Jones and Martin Lynch, bring us a brand new stage musical, THE MIAMI SHOWBAND STORY in August.

If music’s your thing, why not come along to hear the prolific THE WATERBOYS when they return in May; for something completely different, THE WALLED CITY TATTOO is in August, while THE WOLFE TONES return as does ROLY DANIELS in the same month.

Thank you to all our patrons, sponsors and funders for whom we continually strive to improve, create and develop our theatre offering.

This year’s youth festival, InterAct, is back in July for four days. We are giving young people aged 12-21 the chance to participate in a variety of creative and theatrical workshops for FREE. We have developed this festival over an eleven year period and this year’s promises to be the biggest and best!

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Known as the Queen of Irish Country music, Philomena Begley has made a firm imprint on the Irish, British and European markets.

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She has regularly toured with Ray Lynam since 1975 and they have recorded many duets together, their most popular songs being ‘My Elusive Dreams’, ‘You're The One I Can't Live Without’ and ‘She Sang The Melody’. After the ‘Simply Divine’ tour proved to be a roaring success, the pair are back again with the unmissable, ‘Two of Us’ tour.

Date: Wednesday 1 May Time: 8pm Tickets: £21.50 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Marc Almond

Internationally acclaimed performer Marc Almond makes his Forum debut as headline act of the 2019 City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival.

The singer and songwriter has sold over 30 million records in a stellar career that has spanned five decades. His 1981 No.1 hit single, ‘Tainted Love’, with the group Soft Cell broke all records as the track that remained in the US Billboard Top 100 for the longest ever recorded period. He topped the charts again in 1989 with his duet with Gene Pitney, ‘Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart’.

Marc has been awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award, the Icon Award by Attitude Magazine, a Mojo Magazine Inspiration Award, an Honorary Fellowship of Leeds Music College and Mr Almond had the great pleasure of accepting the honor of OBE in March 2018.

Date: Friday 3 May Time: 8pm Tickets: £30.00 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Chezzie’s Chance

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Chezzie’s Chance by Dave Duggan is a comedy with jazz, featuring a swinging jazz trio and two all-singing, all-acting performers, certain to charm you.

Are we free to take a chance in life, regardless of age?

A hit when premiered at last year’s festival, Chezzie’s Chance is a treat for jazz lovers, theatre lovers and anyone who loves a show.

Offer subject to availability, terms & conditions apply.

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Dates: Friday 3 - Sunday 5 May Time: Fri 1pm (preview show) & 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 3pm Tickets: £11.50 (concessions available) 1pm preview show: £8.50 (concessions available) Includes Development Fee

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Neil Delamere

MAY

Controlled Substance

Fresh from his recent sell-out show earlier this year, star of BBC's The Blame Game and Soft Border Patrol, Neil Delamere, returns to our stage.

This time he thinks he has that whole "illusion of control" idea sussed.

Then again he would think that, wouldn't he?

“You'll be hard-pressed to find a more gifted comic at the Fringe.” ***** (Scotsman).

“One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine.” ***** (Herald).

Date: Saturday 4 May Time: 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

16+

Suitable for 16+ Contains some strong language

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The Greatest Love of All

Taking Care Of Elvis Tim Vine

This breathtaking production, featuring the impeccable vocal talents of South Africa’s Belinda Davids, is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.

Ben Portsmouth, the world’s Number One Elvis Tribute Artist, is a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter who has had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age.

Accompanied by a full band and dancers, Davids performs over two hours of Whitney Houston’s best loved pop hits live on stage.

The show includes twenty of Houston’s most popular tracks taken from the full span of her career, including ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and more.

His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs.

He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an on-stage charisma that has audiences believing at times that they are watching the King himself.

In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’, the first artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title.

Date: Thursday 9 May Time: 8pm Tickets: £22.50, £29.50, £31.50

Date: Friday 10 May Time: 8pm Tickets: £31.50

Includes Development Fee

Includes Development Fee

The Whitney Houston Show

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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The King Is Back Sunset Milk Idiot

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Tommy returns to our stage following sell-out performances earlier this year. He rants and raves, he dances and acts. He tries to be very silly and very serious at the same time.

He mixes a love of comic rebellion and a refusal to be conscripted into a rational view of the world with a deep grá for talking and the poetry of everyday speech. Using high theatricality and lots of dirty words, this is a fast paced and exuberant celebration of everything that’s wild, wrong and wonderful about being alive right here, right now. It is by turns clever and then really stupid. BE THERE!

Date: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May Time: 8pm Tickets: £30.00 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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18+

Suitable for 18+

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The Waterboys

Formed in the early 1980s by Scottish musician Mike Scott, The Waterboys make their much anticipated return to the Forum following the release of their latest album, ‘Out Of All This Blue’.

The Waterboys' twelfth and first double album is maybe the most brilliantly daring and accomplished reinvention of The Waterboys to date.

Early iconic albums such as ‘This Is The Sea’, ‘Fisherman’s Blues’ and ‘Room To Roam’ cemented the band’s popularity in the 80s and 90s, with the anthemic, ‘Whole of the Moon’, being their best known hit single. Throughout their career, the band toured extensively, firmly establishing themselves as a prolific live act.

Date: Sunday 19 May. Time: 8pm Tickets: £34.00 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Brainiac Live!

Strap on your safety goggles, boys and girls, Science's greatest and most volatile live show is returning with a vengeance.

Based on the multi-award winning TV show, Brainiac Live! is at the Millennium Forum for the first time ever! More mischievous than ever before, Brainiac Live! will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.

“Excellent…. Science Museum meets Top Gear.”

The Guardian Watch explosive footage at www.brainiaclive.com Facebook: brainiac-live Twitter: @brainiaclive

Dates: Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd May Times: Wed 11.30am & 7pm, Thur 10.15am & 12.30pm Tickets: 10.15am, 11.30am and 12.30pm: £9.50 7pm: £15.00 (concessions available) Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Humpty Dumpty's Big Egg-Venture

The classic nursery rhyme ‘Humpty Dumpty’ is brought to the stage in this wonderful live interactive all singing and all-dancing production.

Humpty is going on a big adventure to climb the highest wall in the kingdom, but Humpty needs your help! Sing along, solve puzzles and meet lots of famous children’s characters along the way including The Three Little Pigs, Little Bo Peep and all the animals on Old MacDonald’s Farm!

With amazing costumes, dazzling stage sets and a host of colourful characters to bring you on the journey of a lifetime.

Ideal for ages 1 to 6 years.

Date: Saturday 25 May Time: 2pm Tickets: £10.00, Family Ticket (4 seats): £35.00 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Hairspray

After the smash hit musical ‘Grease’ last year, the Grove returns to the Forum with the highly popular, ‘Hairspray’.

Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, and into the heart of teen idol, Link Larkin. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for integration. But can she win equality – and Link’s heart – without denting her ‘do’?

Featuring the hit songs, ‘Welcome To The 60s’, ‘You Can’t Stop The Beat’, ‘The Nicest Kids in Town’ and many more.

NB contains flashing lights and mild adult language.

Dates: Wednesday 29 May - Sunday 2 June Times: Wed-Fri & Sun 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: Opening Night Offer: all seats £11.50, Thurs (7.30pm) & Sat (2.30pm): £14.50 (concessions available) Fri-Sun (7.30pm): £16.50 (concessions available) Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Ian Waite & Vincent Simone

GymFusion

JUNE

The Ballroom Boys

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are joining forces with their new production - THE BALLROOM BOYS. The night will be packed with dances, songs and banter!

Argentine Tango legend Vincent and King of the Ballroom Ian, will be joined by professional dancers Ksenia Zsikhotska, from Dancing with the Stars Ireland, and Crystal Main, who has toured with shows around the world. On vocals is Olivier award-winner James Lomas, who has played Billy in the smash-hit musical ‘Billy Elliot’ in London’s West End. Get ready for a high intensity evening of glitz and glamour with Ian & Vincent... THE BALLROOM BOYS! VIP tickets include a pre-show meet and greet.

Produced by Strictly Theatre Co.

Experience gymnastics as you’ve never seen before!

Date: Thursday 6 June Time: 8pm Tickets: £29.50, £31.50 (concessions available) VIP Ticket £56.50

Date: Saturday 8 June Time: 1pm Tickets: In advance £10.00 (concessions available) On the day : £13.00 (concessions available)

Includes Development Fee

Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Watch as display teams from across the country showcase exciting and creative performances guaranteed to wow the audience at GymFusion, the British Gymnastics Festivals Programme that this year celebrates an ‘around the world’ theme.

Expect to be amazed at the creativity in each performance.

Includes flashing lights

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The Memory Detective

Tim Vine Sacred Heart PS Sunset Milk Idiot Summer Show

JUNE

Stage Beyond

The Millennium Forum's resident theatre company for adults with disabilities, Stage Beyond, present The Memory Detective.

The 425 girls and boys from Sacred Heart PS are returning to the stage for their spectacular Summer Show.

In a retirement home somewhere in the city, Grace Campbell searches her memories of dance halls, shirt factories and childhood streets, looking for her lost love. But Grace needs help. She hires a memory detective.

Expect a fun-filled play with songs, laughter and some smooching.

The pupils from this Waterside-based school have been performing at the Forum since 2009 and they always bring such enthusiasm and energy that is a joy to behold. Each and every child from the youngest Year 1 to the eldest Year 7 will take to the stage for this performance. With a live four-piece band for accompaniment, this night of drama, dance and singing is one not to be missed!

Date: Sunday 9 June Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £10.00 (concessions available) Family Ticket (4 seats): £30.00

Date: Tuesday 11 June Time: 7pm Tickets: £8.00 available from Sacred Heart Primary School: tel: 02871 345552.

Includes Development Fee

Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

Includes flashing lights

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Time: 7.45pm Tickets: £21.50 (not 15th & 20th) Includes Development Fee

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aaa is an exciting new charity, housed in the Millennium Forum working towards equal access to theatre for all. through fundraising and liaising with customer groups who are affected by physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities, we hope that small changes will make big differences to the experiences of our audiences.

we are currently seeking businesses who want to help develop access in the arts.

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Housewives from every walk of life are flung together in this unique Norn Iron comedy. You thought you saw drama in The REAL Housewives? Imagine a West Belfast milly rubbing shoulders with a BT9-er? A wee Derry Irish language fanatic drinking gin and slimline tonics with a mid-Ulster Slimmer’s World hallion!

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You’ve met the real housewives of New York, Atlanta and Cheshire – now let’s meet the REAL housewives of Norn Iron!

Date: Saturday 22 June Time: 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Includes Development Fee

For further information email caramc@millenniumforum.co.uk

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ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY Mike Shepherd MUSIC & LYRICS BY Johnny Flynn Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know.

Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with knight, Sir Gadabout the Great!

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog comes to life in Mike Shepherd’s magical adaptation with Johnny Flynn’s sumptuous folk score featuring live musicians. From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, Zog promises to be roaring fun for all ages.

Dates: Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 June. Times: Wed 10.30am & 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30am Tickets: £16.00 Adult, £14.00 Child, School Offer - £11.00, Group 10+ - £14.00 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Adrian Knight

NEW BEGINNINGS

AT THE BEECH HILL

Events Rooms

JUNE

Your Mind Is His Playground

Your Mind Is His Playground, the brand new theatre show by one of Ireland’s most popular hypnotists, Adrian Knight, will take you on a journey of the mind using suggestion, persuasion, and imagination.

Audience members will be invited to join Adrian on stage for a fun filled evening where they become the stars of the show!

Adrian will demonstrate just how easily we can all be influenced in this hilarious show.

Food Afternoon Tea

32 Ardmore Rd, Londonderry BT47 3QP

Phone: 028 7134 9279 Email: info@beech-hill.com

Dates: Friday 28 & Saturday 29 June Time: 8pm Tickets: Opening Night Offer: All Seats £13.00 buy one get one free £10.50, £13.00, £15.00 (concessions available) Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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JIMEOIN: JULY

RIDICULOUS

3rd-6th July 2019 Our annual Youth Arts Festival ‘InterAct’ 2019 is brought to you by the Millennium Forum and its Youth Forum.

This four day long festival really is something exciting for any young person aged 12 - 21yrs old to get involved in. Offering young people FREE access to the best Arts and Technical facilitators that our city and theatrical business can offer.

Full details of events and workshops will be announced soon.

For further info

Contact magsc@millenniumforum.co.uk 02871272776 ‘education at the forum’ forumeducation

Portstewart's own Jimeoin returns with his SMASHHIT and ridiculously funny show for one EXTRA SHOW - due to phenomenal demand!

Notorious for being Ridiculous, Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters. His brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious stand-up has also made him the undisputed award-winning star of TV shows including ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’, ‘John Bishop Show’, CH4’s O2 Comedy Gala’ and the ‘Royal Variety Performance’.

Don’t miss Jimeoin’s next knock-out performance at the Millennium Forum – grab yourself a ring-side seat for an unforgettably hilarious evening of world-class stand-up with Ireland’s champion UFC (“Unbelievably Funny Comedian”) – live!

‘Brilliant… It gets no better than this… Hilarious!’

(Time Out) Date: Saturday 20 July Time: 8pm Tickets: £25.00 Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Suitable for 16+ Contains strong language

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MILLENNIUM FORUM YOUTH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Music and Lyrics by

JULY

Legally Blonde LAURENCE O'KEEFE AND NELL BENJAMIN Book by

HEATHER HATCH Based on

THE NOVEL BY AMANDA BROWN AND THE METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER MOTION PICTURE

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

All authorised performance materials are also supplied

by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk

Get ready to bend and snap!

Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the MGM motion picture, this fabulously fun international award-winning musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

It is brought vividly to life by the Millennium Forum Youth Musical Theatre Group by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). This project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Derry City & Strabane District Council.

Original Production by Hal Luftig, Fox Theatricals, Dori Berinstein, James L. Nederlander, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, Amanda Lipitz, Broadway Asia, Barbara Whitman, FWPM Group, Hendel/Wiesenfeld, Goldberg/Binder, Stern/Meyer, Lane/Comley, Bartner-Jenkins/Nocciolino and Warren Trepp; Produced in association with MGM Onstage, Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber.

Dates: Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 July Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Opening night offer all seats £11.00 Thursday-Saturday £15.00 (concessions available) Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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AUGUST

Walled City Tattoo

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INFORMATION DAY An Information Day designed to give people affected by disability the opportunity to find out about the Millennium Forum’s award winning accessible facilities and forthcoming tailored events.

There will be informative sessions that will include tours, question and answer sessions, demonstrations on accessibility equipment and entertainment from Stage Beyond.

The Walled City Tattoo in Concert 2019 returns with another spell-binding mix of top class local and international talent.

Join the two hundred strong cast as they tell of the building of the city walls in the 400th anniversary of their completion in 1619!

A spectacular visual display like no other telling the unique story of our walled city including the Tattoo's well-established blend of cultural traditions and high quality drama, music and dance. Join us and others from near and far to celebrate one of the most unique structures on the island - the World Heritage site that is Derry’s Walls.

Limited tickets for the matinee are currently available so book early to avoid disappointment.

Date: Saturday 3 August Times: 3pm & 8pm Tickets: 3pm : £14.00, £16.00, £18.00 8pm : £19.00, £22.00, £24.00 Includes Development Fee

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Ask about joining our Access Membership Scheme.

INFORMATION DAY Thursday 25 July 2019 11am 12 noon TO bOOk cONTAcT Lisah@millenniumforum.co.uk

The Wolfe Tones Celebrating 56 Legendary Years!

One of the world’s longest touring groups, The Wolfe Tones continue to pack venues around the globe.

From the greatest concert and festival stages in the world to the Millennium Forum, The Wolfe Tones promise to present their greatest hits in a show that will once again make the rafters ring in the north west. Having greatly reduced their touring schedule, early booking is recommended to see these legends of Irish ballad music on the live stage!

Roly Daniels

Following a hugely successful sell-out tour last year and a memorable night at the Forum, join one of Ireland's top entertainers for this nostalgic show.

Roly will perform his biggest hit songs including ‘Mr Jones’, ‘I Will Love You All My Life’ and ‘Hello Darling’ in the company of the incredible live band, Keltic Storm. Joining Roly on the tour will be two of our favourite country stars, Joe Moore and Caitlin.

Let’s get ready to Roly!

Date: Saturday 10 August Time: 8pm Tickets: £26.50

Date: Saturday 17 August Time: £21.50 Tickets: 8pm

Includes Development Fee

Includes Development Fee

2 courses £18 & 3 courses £22 20% off between 5pm & 6pm

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Are you ready to revisit Ireland in the 1960s in the company of the legendary Miami Showband and all their fantastic hits?

Even if you’re too young to remember the 60s and 70s, this is still the show for you. Told through the eyes of two best friends and Miami songwriters, Fran O‘Toole and Des Lee, The Miami weaves us through the amazing roller coaster story of the iconic showband. Written by Marie Jones and Martin Lynch (the team that brought you Dancing Shoes – The George Best Story) The Miami takes us through the joyous dancehall days of the 1960s to the tragedy in 1975. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to dance but above all, you’ll have an amazing night out.

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Dates: Thursday 22 - Saturday 24 August Time: 8pm Tickets: £25.00 Includes Development Fee

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Date: Saturday 30 November - Sunday 29 December Tickets: From ÂŁxxxx Box Office +44 (0) 28 7126 4455

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There has never been a better time to get your business involved with the Millennium Forum.

LET OUR MAESTRO CONDUCT YOUR EVENT For conference and event opportunities email: conference@millenniumforum.co.uk Tel: 028 7127 2772

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Ask how we can put your brand centre stage

Your valuable support helps us deliver award winning events and training to audiences young and old.

We can offer advertising on programmes, tickets, website and corporate packages (which can include entertaining branding and award winning outreach activities on your behalf).

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Accessible Performances

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Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 28th March – 2.00pm

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Energy of Light Disco – Age 15+ Friday 29th March – 8.30pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 18th April – 2.00pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 30th May – 2.00pm Energy of Light Disco – Age 15+ Friday 31st May – 8.30pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 27th June – 2.00pm Energy of Light Disco – Age 15+ Friday 28th June – 8.30pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 25th July– 2.00pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 29th August– 2.00pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 26th September– 2.00pm

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Energy of Light Disco – Age 15+ Friday 27th September – 8.30pm We Will Rock You Musical Tuesday 22nd October – 8.00pm (ISL & BSL) Energy of Light Disco – Age 15+ Friday 25th October – 8.30pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 31st October– 2.00pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 28th November – 2.00pm Energy of Light Disco – Age 15+ Friday 29th November – 8.30pm Dementia Friendly Tea Dance Thursday 19th December – 2.00pm Energy of Light Disco – Age 15+ Friday 20th December – 8.30pm

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION The Millennium Forum would strongly advise all patrons to allow sufficient time for parking, especially at peak times, as latecomers will not be admitted to performances until a suitable break. Cast may be subject to change.

Postal Address: Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street, Derry/Londonderry. BT48 6EB BOOKING: Bookings can be made in person, by post or by telephone. Call our Box Office on 028 (048 from ROI) 7126 4455 (choose option 1).

Book online by visiting our website at www.millenniumforum.co.uk. Once tickets are issued they cannot be exchanged or refunded.

Box Office Opening Hours Monday- Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Open one hour before performance each day.

PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash and any major credit/debit cards (no service charge).

When collecting pre-paid tickets at the Box Office, proof of identification is required.

PHONE BOOKINGS: Tickets must be collected within three working days of booking otherwise they may be resold unless payment has been received. Tickets can be posted but an administrative charge of £1.00 will apply.

Alternatively, they can be held at box office for collection on the evening – there is no charge for this service. Calls may be monitored for training purposes.

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

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

CONCESSIONS: Concessions will be available for some of our performances to Senior Citizens, Children under 16, Students (valid I.D. card required) and the Unemployed (valid I.D.required).

ARBUTUS AT ENCORE: Our in-house award winning restaurant. Tel: +44(0)28 7126 4455 or +44(0) 028 71372492.

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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. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to all of our performances.

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

STROBE LIGHTING, SMOKE EFFECTS & FLASHING LIGHTING: Some performances may use special effects such as strobe lighting, smoke effects and flashing lighting. 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.

LATE COMERS: 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.

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. There is a strict no smoking policy including E cigarettes.

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.

DEVELOPMENT FEE: The Development Fee is your chance to contribute to the future of the Millennium Forum and to invest in our future development. Every ticket purchased for a show is subject to a small premium of £1.50.

Hearing Loops: The Millennium Forum’s Auditorium and Box Office are equipped with a hardwired Induction Loop system for people with a hearing difficulty. Please switch your hearing aid to T position if you need to use this system.

We also have an Infra- Red Hearing Loop if preferred – headsets and necklaces can be obtained from our Customer Services Officers or Duty Manager.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION The Millennium Forum has an Access For All Membership Scheme. Our Access for All Scheme has been designed for people with physical/sensory or cognitive disabilities, and is a practical display of the Millennium Forum’s belief that there should be equal access to our theatre for everyone. For an application form and more information regarding this scheme contact lisah@ millenniumforum.co.uk. Information can also be downloaded from millenniumforum. co.uk under “access”.

Each door into the auditorium will be coded with a colour as well as a letter. To assist our patrons to find their way through our building we have a Meet The Staff picture board near our front door. We have a quiet space for any access needs available in the Foyle room.

LARGE PRINT SEASON BROCHURE: Our large print programme can be downloaded from the top of our home page on our website.

We also have the Browse Aloud facility. If you prefer a hard copy please contact our Box Office.

TOUCH TOURS can be arranged by contacting the Millennium Forum.

NOISE REDUCING HEADPHONES are available for use at all shows. If required please ask a member of staff.

COURTESY WHEELCHAIR: The Millennium Forum has a courtesy wheelchair that is available for assisting customers to their seats.

However, it cannot be used for the show duration.

AUTISM/DEMENTIA FRIENDLY: As part of our commitment to Access for All we have introduced a colour code scheme for our auditorium doors to assist with ease of access.

BOOSTER SEATS: A limited number of booster seats are available for all performances.

Please ask at the Box Office for further details.

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CAR PARKING: Foyleside East Car Park is open until 11.30pm Wednesday - Saturday for theatre goers. There are a number of other car parking facilities in the city centre, within a five minute walk from the Forum, such as Whittaker Street Car Park (Just behind Foyle Street and next to the Foyle Street Bus Station), Quayside, Queen’s Quay Car Park, Foyle Road, Foyle Valley Railway Museum, Bishop Street Car Park and Victoria Market Car Park. In total, there are in excess of 2500 off-street car parking spaces in the city centre.

PUT YOUR BUSINESS CENTRE STAGE Help Us Help Others

We are a registered charity, your monetary support is reinvested in the work that we do and makes it possible for us to develop important accessible artistic and educational work for our communities.

Build your brand amongst our 320,000 customers per annum Engage and entertain your clients and staff Entertain your customers Connect your business with the local community

Opportunities include: • Principal partner • M edia partners to help promote shows • Sponsors to support our Dementia Friendly Tea Dances • Access partners • Corporate partners • Room Sponsorship To discuss a tailored package for your business, contact E: caramc@millenniumforum.co.uk Tel: 028 7127 2785

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WHAT’S ON DATES

SHOW

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Wed 1 May

Ray Lynam & Philomena Begley

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Fri 3 May

Marc Almond

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Fri 3 – Sun 5 May

Chezzie’s Chance

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Sat 4 May

Neil Delamere

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Thurs 9 May

The Greatest Love of All

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Fri 10 May

Taking Care Of Elvis: The King Is Back

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Sat 11 & Sun 12 May

Tommy Tiernan

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Sun 19 May

The Waterboys

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Wed 22 & Thurs 23 May

Brainiac Live!

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Sat 25 May

Humpty Dumpty’s Big Egg-venture

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Wed 29 May – Sun 2 June Hairspray

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Thurs 6 June

The Ballroom Boys

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Sat 8 June

GymFusion

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Sun 9 June

Stage Beyond – The Memory Detective

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Tues 11 June

Sacred Heart P.S. Summer Show

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Sat 15 – Fri 21 June

Opry le Daniel

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Sat 22 June

Real Housewives of Norn Iron

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Wed 26 & Thurs 27 June

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Fri 28 & Sat 29 June

Adrian Knight

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Wed 3 – Sat 6 July

InterAct Festival

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Sat 20 July

Jimeoin

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Wed 24 - Sat 27 July

Legally Blonde

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Sat 3 August

Walled City Tattoo

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Sat 10 August

The Wolfe Tones

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Sat 17 August

Roly Daniels

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Thurs 22 – Sat 24 August

The Miami Showband Story

DID YOU KNOW? The Millennium Forum is a registered charity and all money given, raised or earned is reinvested in the work that we do.

Your support helps us provide 100s of free places on our annual InterAct youth arts festival; it gives 100s of young people the opportunity to get involved on stage and backstage with professional facilitators throughout our annual Youth Musical.

We improve access to the arts and provide monthly friendly tea dances for people affected with dementia including discos and drama training for young people with learning difficulties.

To find out how you can support our initiatives email caramc@millenniumforum.co.uk or tel Cara on 02871 272785

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