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Welcome to another great season of shows to take us through autumn. Over the next few months we have a fabulous line-up of music, comedy, drama and our ever popular pantomime to brighten up the dark nights of the season.

Multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group, G4, joins us in September while PAUL CARRACK, best known as the former frontman of Mike and the Mechanics, makes his Forum debut in October. I am delighted to welcome PAUL HEATON and JACKIE ABBOTT of ‘The Beautiful South’ fame on their return to our venue in October while Irish Troubadour CHRISTY MOORE is back in November, as is PHIL COULTER. Our music offering this season continues with the inimitable Neil Hannon in THE DIVINE COMEDY in December. NATHAN CARTER returns for his annual Christmas show in the same month and our own CARA DILLON is back before Christmas also.

Our comedy offering is fast paced this season with a number of high profile comedians gracing our stage. STEWART LEE is here in September with his first brand new full length show since the award-winning ‘Carpet Remnant World’. Comedy superstar JOHN BISHOP arrives in October to warm up his brand new show, ‘Winging It’. One of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians JOEL DOMMETT joins us in the same month. British Comedy Award nominee and star of ‘Live At The Apollo’, JON RICHARDSON, is also here in October.

Our in-house production company, Millennium Forum Productions, will bring two productions to the stage this season.

Our acclaimed production, TITANICDANCE, will showcase in our venue in September before embarking on a tour of Ireland, the UK and China. Irish dance sensation, TITANICDANCE, showcases the story of the globally famous ship and takes us on a mesmerising journey of hope, aspiration, love and heartbreak.

the month of December and stars comedian William Caulfield as Dame Trot. Thanks to the Richmond centre who are going to support our pantomime for the next 3 years.

There is drama this season with J.B. Keane’s THE SUCCESSFUL TD in September while we have new writing from The River Tall Theatre Company with BLOOD UPON THE ROSE, which tells of a tragic love story set at the time of the Easter Rising.

We welcome comedy drama this season with the return of DIRTY DUSTING in September.

THE DOLLS ABROAD stops off at our venue in October as part of its UK tour while The Grove Theatre brings us THE WIZARD OF OZ and Brian Foster’s A MIRACLE IN DONEGAL arrives in November.

I am delighted to welcome NI Opera with Mozart’s spectacular music in COSI FAN TUTTI which will light up our stage in November.

I hope you can join us in our busy season!

You can view our full programme at millenniumforum.co.uk Thanks to all our patrons and sponsors for their help and support.

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Millennium Forum Productions’ pantomime this year is JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. It promises the usual high quality offering with family fun and Christmas cheer to brighten

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Halfway To Paradise –The Billy Fury Story – a spectacular two hour show telling the story of Billy Fury, Britain’s legendary Rock’n’Roller, featuring the original members of his band FURY’S TORNADOS and the golden voice of Colin Gold singing his many hits –Last Night Was Made For Love, Wondrous Place, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many, many more.

The band toured extensively with Billy throughout the 70s, until his untimely death in 1983. The show includes giant screen footage of the band live onstage with Billy. Colin Gold’s portrayal of Billy brings his music to life once more.

Thur 7th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £19.50, £22.50, £24.50 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

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G4-Live In Concert Featuring exciting new songs from their brand-new album, G4 Love Songs which was released earlier this year, the multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group are back on the road with special guests and their trademark harmonies that wow audiences wherever they go.

Excited to take their classic releases of Bohemian Rhapsody, My Way and Nessun Dorma on the road, the group is also thrilled to showcase some of the greatest love songs from the hotly anticipated album, G4 Love Songs for the very first time. This new album features songs including “Your Song”, “Amigos Para Siempre” and “I’d Do Anything For Love”.

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Sat 9th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £28.50, VIP £48.50 (Includes Development Fee) VIP tickets include a pre-show Meet & Greet

VIP with G4 at 6pm, where you’ll be served

a glass of wine and have the chance to meet the guys up-close and take photos & autographs.

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Children In Crossfire

‘Compassion in Action’ Public Talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Public Talk by the Patron of Children in Crossfire, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, aimed at encouraging people to be the change they want to see in the world.

This unique event will not only feature His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a keynote speaker but other well-known local and international speakers and entertainers – details will be released at a later date.

The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet is the spiritual leader of Tibetan people and a key proponent of world peace, the transformative power of compassion and the universal right to happiness.

He has lived in exile in Dharamsala, India since 1959. His tireless efforts on behalf of world peace and human rights have brought him international recognition, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Sun 10th September Time: 12.30pm Tickets: £24.00 (Includes Development Fee) No large handbags or rucksacks. Delays are likely so please arrive early and expect security checks

Three elderly cleaning ladies start up a telephone sex line.

When three cleaners, Olive, Gladys and Elsie are threatened with redundancy they feel that their lives are coming to an end until a chance wrong number gives them a new business start-up idea – why not run a telephone sex line? They’ve got motive, opportunity and a lifetime of experience – some more than others, mind you.

Provided Elsie can teach the other two a few new tricks there’s no reason why they can’t get rich quick providing they can keep their operation a secret from their bosses… and their husbands…and their children…and their grandchildren.

A searing indictment of ageism in the 21st Century heavily disguised as a hysterical, laugh-out-loud, heart-warming comedy.

Thurs 14th & Fri 15th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.50, £23.50 (Includes Development Fee) 12+

Show contains adult references.

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“A fast-moving and riotously funny show.” BBC Birmingham “The humour is quite irresistible.” BBC Liverpool The Millennium Forum is a registered charity: no. XR16635

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Based on The Letters of A Successful TD and An Irish Minister of State

by John B Keane. Adapted for the stage by Jon Kenny, Mary McEvoy and Michael Scott. Starring Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy. Directed by Michael Scott.

Through arrangement with Mercier Press One of your own – a vote for Tull is a vote for yourself!

The Successful TD follows the trials, tribulations, misadventures and hilarious antics of Tull McAdoo as he seeks re-election to the Dail in the “October Elections”.

Written by John B Keane in 1967, he displays his edge for humour and satire that are uncomfortably close to the politics of today. Peppered with Keane’s gallery of madcap characters, this show will have you laughing at politics (in a good way) from the start.

Thurs 21st September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £14.50, £17.00, £19.50 Concessions available (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials Corporate Discount Buy 10 Get 2 Free

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Goldilocks & the 3 Bears Sing-along with Goldilocks and The Three Bears.

The much loved fairytale returns to our stage in an unforgettable live show of song and laughter.

Goldilocks and the three bears, Ruff the dog and Mr Bunny, perform live on stage, right before your eyes, in this fun filled musical production.

With plenty of audience participation and action songs, this is the perfect show that all the family will enjoy.

Sat 23rd September Time: 1.00pm Tickets: £9.00 Family Ticket £32.00 2 adults 2 children (Includes Development Fee) FREE Kids Drink with every Kids Meal Corporate Discount Buy 10 Get 2 Free

Blood Upon The Rose This new musical/drama is written and directed by Gerry Cunningham and is brought to us by the River Tall Community Theatre Company. It tells the tragic love story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett. Set against the background of the Easter Rising in Dublin 1916, the story of their courtship, marriage in jail and Joseph’s execution the following morning are brought to life in this compelling and absorbing production.

Sat 23rd September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials This show includes strobe lighting/ flashing lights/ loud bangs/pyro/ smoke/haze machine.

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Foyle Search & Rescue presents Country Comes To The Forum. A fun filled night with great country acts including Barry Kirwan, Lee Matthews and Cliona Hagan.

A night of fun and laughter for a great local charity.

Tues 26th September Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £20.00 (Includes Development Fee) This show includes strobe lighting/loud bangs/pyro/smoke/haze machine.

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Stewart Lee Content Provider

After four years writing and performing his TV show Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, “Content Provider” is Stewart’s first brand new full-length show since the award-winning “Carpet Remnant World”.

“The most consistently funny show of his brilliant career … I laughed till it hurt.” The Times ***** “Characteristically twisty and frequently brilliant.”

The Guardian **** “Venomously funny.” Standard **** “The delusional ravings of a man who has lost his way in the world.”Mail on Sunday *****

Wed 27th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £24.00(Includes Development Fee) 16+

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Irish musical dance sensation, TitanicDance, returns to our stage by popular demand.

Telling the story of the world’s most famous ship from its beginning in the Belfast shipyard to its tragic end in the Atlantic Ocean, TitanicDance embarks on an emotional journey of hope, aspiration, love, heartbreak and sadness that has left audiences wanting more and bringing them to their feet.

A cast of 30 world class Irish dancers and musicians set the scene for a breathtaking romantic performance.

Thurs 28th - Sat 30th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £18.50, £24.50, £27.50 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials Corporate Discount Buy 10 Get 2 Free

This electrifying show received numerous standing ovations during recent tours of the US and China (where it performed to a televised audience of over one billion). This is your chance to see why...

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October 2017 The biggest comedy hit in Scotland since Mrs Brown’s Boys.

After two sell-out tours of Scotland, The Dolls are back for one final tour of ‘The Dolls Abroad’.

Starring Louise McCarthy (Only an Excuse?) and Gayle Telfer Stevens (River City), The Dolls Abroad is the must see comedy for 2017.

Fasten your seatbelts as The Dolls take you on the gutter budget trip of a lifetime, with all the fun that fans have come to expect from Scotland’s favourite Scrubbers.

If you enjoyed “50 Shades of Red White and Blue” you will love this!

Sun 1st October Time: 6.00pm Tickets: £25.00 (Includes Development Fee) 16+

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Not for the fainthearted or kids under 16.

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John Bishop ‘Winging It’

Work In PROGRESS 2017 ‘King of the one-hundred-liner.’ Daily Telegraph

Tues 3rd October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £30.50

Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming here to warm up his brand new show WINGING IT in autumn 2017!

It will have been three years since his last tour and WINGING IT is gearing up to be his biggest and best yet.

John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including ‘John Bishop’s Australia’ (BBC1), ‘John Bishop’s Britain’ (BBC1); ‘John Bishop’s Only Joking’ (Sky1); ‘The John Bishop Show’ (BBC1); ‘The John Bishop Christmas Show’ (BBC1) and ‘John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure’ (ITV1). More recently his new series ‘John Bishop: In Conversation With…’ sees him chatting, one to one with some of the UK’s biggest names. www.johnbishoponline.com

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Joel Dommett Live 2017

One of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road with his solo show, Joel Dommett: LIVE. Catch the star of 2016’s “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here” and Sky 1’s “Bring The Noise” as he delivers his high octane comedy to venues up and down the country.

Joel came onto the comedy scene in 2007 and has never looked back. After receiving great critical acclaim for his Edinburgh Fringe shows, he has gone on to appear in numerous television shows including: Impractical Jokers (BBC3), Reality Bites (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), Drunk History (Comedy Central), and has performed in acting roles for Popatron (BBC2) and Skins (E4).

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Sat 7th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £19.50 Student Ticket: £16.50 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

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The Wizard of Oz is perhaps one of the best known musicals of all time, famous for songs such as ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ and ‘Follow The Yellow Brick Road’. Join Dorothy, The Scarecrow, Tinman and the Cowardly Lion as they skip along the Yellow Brick Road, chased by the Wicked Witch of the West on their way to find the great Wizard.

This is a wonderful story of self discovery, told with the aid of excellent sets, colourful costumes and lighting, special effects and featuring a cast of experienced and talented actors. With music and choreography of the highest calibre, this production of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ promises to be a magical journey along the Yellow Brick Road into a fantasy world where entertainment is guaranteed.

Wed 11th - Sat 14th October Times: Wed, Thurs & Friday 7.30pm Thurs & Friday 11am. Saturday 1.30pm & 5.30pm Tickets: Opening Night Offer – All seats £10.00 Thurs & Friday 7.30pm: £22.00 (concessions available) Thurs & Friday 11am : £7.00 Saturday 1.30pm & 5.30pm: £14.00 (concessions available) (Includes Development Fee) FREE Kids Drink with every Kids Meal Corporate Discount Buy 10 Get 2 Free

Way Back Then Back by popular demand are the Derry Showband Legends who will once again roll back the years in bringing you music from the 1950s and ‘60s. On stage will be Gay McIntyre, John Trotter, Colum Arbuckle, George Hasson, Jackie Molloy, Trevor Keys, Jim Whiteside, Majella Brady, Roy Arbuckle and Eamon Karren.

Ulster’s top comedian, Gene Fitzpatrick, will provide the laughter, and from Manchester we welcome top ‘60s recording group, The Dreamers.

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Sun 15th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £12.50 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

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Paul Carrack Best known as the man with the golden voice. The Sheffieldborn musician’s outstanding 40-plus- year career has included working with and/or writing songs for: Elton John, Eric Clapton, Squeeze, Roxy Music, The Eagles, Diana Ross, The Smiths and Nick Lowe and is fresh from making his debut on the Main Stage at Glastonbury to a phenomenal audience reaction.

Fri 20th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £25.00, £30.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

Paul Carrack was one of the founding members of Ace and How Long - the first song he ever wrote – was a top ten in most countries and No 1 in the USA. He was lead vocalist in Mike and The Mechanics until 2004 and sang on their international hits, Over My Shoulder (which he also co-wrote) Silent Running and The Living Years.

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Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar.

Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singersongwriter and performer - from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time.

Sat 21st October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00, £19.50, £22.50 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials This show contains flashing lights Corporate Discount Buy 10 Get 2 Free

The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible career; classic rockers like Maggie May, Baby Jane and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy through to big ballads such as Sailing, You’re In My Heart and Tonight’s The Night. Favourites from his days with the Faces such as Stay With Me and Twistin The Night Away are also featured, as well as timeless Motown tunes from the album, Soulbook.

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Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott Crooked Calypso Tour Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott return to the Millennium Forum with their third album ‘Crooked Calypso’. ‘Crooked Calypso’ boasts all the hallmarks of Heaton’s peerless songwriting: songs buoyant with melody, and redolent with biting wit, but also real emotion.

Paul and Jacqui worked together on The Beautiful South’s biggest hits, including ‘Rotterdam’, ‘Perfect 10’ and ‘Don’t Marry Her’.

The pair bring their Irish tour to the Millennium Forum where they will be performing new songs from ‘Crooked Calypso’ alongside classic tracks from The Beautiful South’s and The Housemartins’ back catalogues.

Sun 22nd October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £26.00 plus booking fee Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.ie (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

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Michael English Following the huge success of Michael’s first Irish Concert Tour last year, he returns with an even bigger and better show.

Michael is currently going from strength to strength on the Irish and UK Country scene and with accolades like ‘Best Country Dance Band’ at The Irish Country Music Awards and ‘Performer of the Year’ at The Sunday World Country Music Awards, 2017 will undoubtedly prove to be yet another huge year for the Kildare man.

Wed 25th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

Back by popular demand to support Michael on his 2017 tour is the legend, Brendan Shine.

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Jon Richardson Old Man

The British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats is embarking on a nationwide tour to complain about the state of the world and offer no solutions.

Since his last show he has become a husband and father, seen the UK vote to leave the EU and watched the rise of Donald Trump, all of which leaves him asking one question: “Why does it seem that no one else alive can correctly load a dishwasher?”

Sat 28th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.50 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

Best known as team captain on ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown’, Jon has been massively in demand for television and radio appearances including; ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC ONE), ‘Live At The Apollo’ (BBC ONE), ‘Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Live At The 02’ and most recently ‘Taskmaster’ (DAVE).

He can also be heard hosting ‘The Warm Up’ show on talkSPORT with Matt Forde every Saturday.

Christy Moore One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy Moore has a universal fan base and still continues to entertain; cementing him as an Irish icon. It is his deep urge to connect with the listener and to transmit the meaning of the songs he sings that has endeared him to audiences of all ages.

Thurs 2nd & Fri 3rd November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £35.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

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The Roy Orbison Story Barry Steele and Friends

Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of legend Roy Orbison, Barry Steele is quite simply unmissable as he takes you on this specially produced journey in time. The production also features songs originally made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Del Shannon, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne & The Traveling Wilburys.

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Sat 4th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: ÂŁ22.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials This show contains flashing lights and a smoke/haze machine

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Phil Coulter Pure Gold

Very few artists 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!

Fri 10th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £19.50, £26.50, £29.50 (Includes Development Fee)

His new show, “Pure Gold”, will feature Phil’s personal favourites as he trawls through his fifty years of creativity. As he says himself, “It will be a different and interesting collection – some of the big hits alongside some that I thought should have been hits! Some songs that meant a lot to my bank manager as well as some that simply meant a lot to me.”

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An Evening With

Tristan & Kristina ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ stars, Kristina Rihanoff and Tristan MacManus, present an evening of breathtaking dance routines for one night only.

With amazing Ballroom and Latin routines such as the Waltz, the Paso Doble, the Samba and favourites the Charleston and the Argentine Tango.

Sun 12th November Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £20.00, £25.00, £28.00 VIP ticket: *£45.00 (Includes Development Fee)

The evening will also feature an amazing professional singer/ host.

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Riotously funny! Uplifting! Thought provoking!

A MIRACLE IN DONEGAL Written & Directed by Brian Foster Author of box office smash hits: Maire a Woman of Derry, The Butterfly of Killybegs, From The Camp to The Creggan, When The Bogside Spinster Met The Carndonagh Stud Introducing brilliant 15-year-old Ashton Murphy singing: Pie Jesu, O’Holy Night, Panis Angelicus, Ave Maria

In the sleepy Donegal village of Burnfoot, near Derry, 16 year old schoolgirl Katie McDaid claims to be experiencing visions of the Blessed Virgin at the historic Grianan of Aileach celtic fort on the hill behind Burt Chapel. As with Bernadette of Lourdes 150 years before her, Katie’s claims are believed by some and ridiculed by others. In the nearby parochial house, even the priests are bitterly divided. Soon blows are struck, friendships shattered, lives changed forever. Is Katie lying? Or has something wonderful really taken place?

Wed 15th - Sun 19th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: Opening Night Offer: all seats £13.00 Thurs-Sun £18.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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Cosi Fan Tutte NI OPERA

What seems a harmless dressing up game ends up driving two young couples to question all they thought about love, truth and marriage. Funny, sexy, charming and updated to the roaring 1920s, Così Fan Tutte features some of Mozart’s most sublime and spectacular music, from the vocal fireworks of ‘Come Scoglio’ to the beautiful ‘Soave Sia Il Vento’.

Northern Ireland Opera presents a new production of Mozart’s great comedy of love, temptation and partner-swapping, Così Fan Tutte.

Belfast-born soprano Aoife Miskelly (Radamisto, Don Giovanni) stars alongside Australian baritone Samuel Dale Johnson and leading Irish soprano Anna Devin. Northern Ireland Opera regular Nicholas Chalmers returns to conduct the Ulster Orchestra in a production staged by award-winning director Adele Thomas and designer Hannah Clark.

Thurs 23rd November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £19.50, £24.50, £29.50, £32.50 Students £15.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials Corporate Discount Buy 10 Get 2 Free

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Showstoppers

The Britannia Concert Band and Londonderry Musical Society once again combine forces to present their 29th season of Showstoppers. This year’s production will be packed with a variety of musical theatre classics including highlights from The Jersey Boys, Showboat, Oliver as well as Gilbert & Sullivan gems.

The programme will also feature the music of Adele, Elvis, The Beatles and The Righteous Brothers. All performed by the cream of musical talent from across the North West. With over 100 musicians on the stage, this year’s Showstoppers promises to be better than ever, so book your tickets early.

Fri 24th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £16.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials

This year the charity, Cruse Bereavement Care will be supported from ticket sale proceeds.

How’s Your Father? is a non-stop, laugh-a-minute riot of craic, confusion and constant laughter! It’s the hilarious brand new comedy play from the cream of Irish comedy. Father and son team, Conal and Rory Gallen have written their funniest comedy play to date.

A B&B. A Landlady. A Priest. A Jockey. A Mystery.

Bridie Murphy opens Bridie’s Boutique B&B, much to her husband Willie’s bewilderment.

“This is a B&B which has to be seen to be believed!! - Tripadvisor”

Sat 25th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book Now for our Pre-Show Specials 16+ NB Suitable for ages 16+

With their young, confused neighbour, Dick, having some family problems, Bridie steps in to help.

There’s only one thing for it! Bring in the Priest. Which only serves to make things even more confusing . . . It’s a side-splitting tale of love, deceit, mystery, bad food and a bit of “How’s Your Father” thrown in for good measure!

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A gigantic beanstalk, Daisy the cow, magic beans, a goose that lays golden eggs and the nastiest of giants – it’s panto time again at the Forum!

The Millennium Forum is well known for its outstanding Christmas pantomimes and this year’s production promises to be the best yet.

Telling the story of peasant boy Jack and his attempts to please his impoverished mother and win the hand of Princess Jill,

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK remains one of the best-loved pantomimes of all time.

Packed with great song and dance routines, hilarious comedy, dazzling scenes and magical special effects, JACK & THE BEANSTALK is fun for all the family from 4-94!

Featuring William Caulfield as Dame Trot plus a local and Northern Irish cast, this energetic Christmas treat is sure to be a hit with audiences far and wide.

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December 2017

Following a sell-out UK tour in 2016, Europe’s No. 1 Country music show returns for another fantastic night of Country classics. The 2017 tour will showcase acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Alan Jackson and four brand new tributes to icons George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Patsy Cline and Don Williams in this must see extravaganza . The show features three fantastic singers, Rod Mc Auley, Joe Moore and Tracey Mc Auley who are backed by the superb Keltic Storm.

If you like Country music, this is the only show in town!

Sat 2nd December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £17.50 (Includes Development Fee) Why Not Book Your Christmas Meal?

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Foyle School of Speech & Drama Christmas Show

An eclectic mix of the traditional Nativity story, fairy tales and panto sketches with not an adult in sight! This renowned national and international locally based children’s Speech and Drama group, proudly presents its annual Christmas show which looks at the true meaning of Christmas through the words, song and dance of young local stars aged from 5 – 18.

A family night of fun and drama and an opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow.

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The Divine Comedy After a run of sold out, acclaimed shows in 2016 and early 2017, The Divine Comedy makes their much anticipated return to the Millennium Forum.

Since The Divine Comedy’s inception in 1989, Neil Hannon has time and again proved to be one of the UK’s best and most original songwriters. The Divine Comedy’s new album, ‘Foreverland’, was hailed as one of the albums of the year by the critics and debuted at Number 7 in the UK Chart.

Wed 6th December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £32.50, £38.00 (Includes Development Fee) Why Not Book Your Christmas Meal?

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Now in its tenth record breaking year, Christmas Crooners is jam packed with festive favourites including the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself- Frank Sinatra.

Once again this year, we have our beautiful Christmas “belle” singing her favourite Christmas songs, including Santa Baby, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Rocking Around The Christmas Tree and many more.

This fantastic cast of West-End Singers, are backed by the superb and talented swing band: The Jazz- All-Stars and they perform over thirty well known Christmas hits.

Fri 8th December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00, £17.00 Concessions available (Includes Development Fee) Why Not Book Your Christmas Meal?

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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!

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December 2017

Forbidden Nights Sexy Circus Roll Up! Roll Up! A new kind of circus has just arrived into town. Think Cirque Du Soleil mixed with Magic Mike. Featuring daring routines and choreography to tease and tantalise . . . . with a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure!

Routines include aerial chains, fire acts, acrobatics and worldrenowned circus performers. And when it all gets too hot and steamy, watch them cool off under the purpose-built raining stage.

Wed 13th December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.00, £24.50 (Includes Development Fee) Why Not Book Your Christmas Meal?

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Nathan Carter Nathan Carter, one of Ireland’s biggest concert artistes, returns to our stage for another show that’s guaranteed to delight his many local fans. Packed with great music, Nathan will sing all the hits from ‘Wagon Wheel’ to ‘The Town I Love So Well’ and many more. Don’t miss it!

Thurs 14th December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £27.50 (Includes Development Fee) Why Not Book Your Christmas Meal?

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Cara Dillon Come and join the exceptional Cara Dillon for a night of Christmas songs in what will undoubtedly be a magical and memorable festive experience.

Having recorded her highly anticipated Christmas album, ‘Upon A Winter’s Night’, Cara and her band will be performing classic carols, Celtic hymns and other Christmas songs to celebrate and share in the Christmas spirit. A tradition in the making.

Sat 16th December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £23.50 (Includes Development Fee) Why Not Book Your Christmas Meal?

Trevor Smith

& Friends In Low Places Europe’s No.1 Garth Brooks Show The Garth Brooks Story featuring Trevor Smith and his ‘Friends In Low Places’ band have been touring Ireland and Europe for over five years. This incredibly successful show pays tribute to the biggest selling solo artist of the ‘90s and country music legend, Garth Brooks. Trevor and his eight piece band will perform all of Garth’s greatest hits including Baton Rouge, The Dance, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Standing Outside The Fire, Thunder Rolls and many more as they take the audience on a journey through all of the pinnacle moments of Garth’s music career to date.

Thurs 28th December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £15.00, £17.50, £20.00 (Includes Development Fee) Why Not Book Your Christmas Meal?

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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. 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. A payment fee of £1.50 is payable when using a credit card when buying tickets online.

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.

BOOSTER SEATS: A limited number of booster seats are available for all performances. Please ask at the Box Office for further details.

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 £1.00

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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. Each door into the auditorium will be coded with a colour as well as a letter and both will appear on the tickets and at the door.

We have a quiet space for any access needs available in the Foyle room.

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

ACCESS: 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”.

Touch Tours can be arranged by contacting the Millennium Forum.

SEASON BROCHURE: Large print and Braille versions of our season brochure are available upon request.

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.

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