Millennium Forum Autumn/Winter 2016 Programme

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WELCOME TO ANOTHER GREAT SEASON OF SHOWS TO TAKE US THROUGH TO CHRISTMAS. We open our season with acclaimed Irish folk favourite CHRISTY MOORE for two nights on 2nd and 3rd September. Music is a central part of our programme and we look forward to hearing PETER CORRY when he returns after a long hiatus with the much loved MASTERS OF THE MUSICALS in October. We are excited to welcome legendary crooner TONY CHRISTIE, (famous for ‘Amarillo’ and ‘Avenue and Alleyways’) for his debut here in November. In the same month, Derry’s own THE UNDERTONES celebrate their 40th anniversary as a band with what is sure to be a rousing evening of all their well known hits.

Also featuring this season are FOSTER AND ALLEN, NATHAN CARTER and THE FUREYS. For something different, why not join us for an evening of Mozart Masterpieces with the MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT. This season, comedy is brought to us by SEAN LOCK who returns with his new show in October while comedy host of ‘Live At The Apollo’, HAL CRUTTENDEN, debuts on our stage in the same month. Internationally acclaimed, JIMEOIN, is back in November while Channel 4 favourite, JIMMY CARR makes a welcome return for what is sure to be another sell-out show. Comedy newcomer, ROMESH RANGANATHAN, joins us in December.

The Force is with us when an all new INVASION DERRY returns for another weekend of fantastic photo opportunities for Star Wars fans in September.

separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

International multi-award winning singer Tommy Fleming takes to the stage for his first major acting role in the hit drama/musical PADDY, which returns by popular demand. We have local drama with the return of the well known PACKIE’S WAKE; there are two new plays by local playwrights, Jonathan Burgess’ DIVIDED BY HISTORY UNITED BY MUSIC and Brian Foster’s WHEN THE BOGSIDE SPINSTER MET THE CARNDONAGH STUD. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without our pantomime and this year’s CINDERELLA is shaping up to be our biggest and best! We have a stellar cast, a fabulous script, an amazing set and even more special effects. It’s fun for all the family from aged 4 – 94!

This is just a snapshot of the many shows that we have for our appreciative audiences this season. You can view our full programme at millenniumforum.co.uk Thanks to all our patrons and sponsors for their help and support during this Winter season.

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We are delighted to welcome the first ever touring production of CELTIC THE MUSICAL this season. This is the story of a world famous sporting institution, a people’s club, and showcases a musical history of Celtic Football Club.

The UK Tour of BLOOD BROTHERS stops off at our venue for one week in October. Written

by Willy Russell, and featuring a superb score, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who,

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September 2016

Christy Moore

With Declan Sinnott & Jim Higgins 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.

Christy has produced more than 25 solo albums, from Paddy On The Road in 1969 to Where I Come From in 2013. Christy Moore: Journey, a documentary on 50 years of song, aired on RTE television in April 2016 and this year Christy will be as busy as ever on the live circuit.

Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: ÂŁ35.00 (Includes Development Fee) Book your table early!

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Dale Thomas Eat, Sleep, Mind & Repeat! Tour

Special guest magician, Rod Hogg Dale Thomas is a comedy hypnotist and illusionist who mastered the art of mesmerizing people at the age of twenty. By the time he turned twenty-three, he was appearing in over 100 stage shows internationally each year.

This new show will be recorded live by Irish TV for broadcasting later in the year. Special guest is magician, Rod Hogg. Rod is the 2013/14 International Brotherhood of Magicians ‘Irish Ring’ Close-Up Magic Champion and is a member of The Magic Circle in London.

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Fri 9th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £10.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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Barry Steele and Friends ‘The Roy Orbison Story’

80th Birthday Tour. Barry Steele has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity to and authentic revival of the exquisite sound of music giant, Roy Orbison.

In this unmissable show, he takes us on this specially produced musical journey in time, from the early ‘60s right through to the late ‘80s and the internationally acclaimed concert ‘The Black and White Night”. The show also honours the time Roy spent with The Travelling Wilburys.

This production really is very special, so come along and celebrate the Big O’s legacy with us!

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Sat 10th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £12.50, £18.00, £20.00 (Includes Development Fee) 12+

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The Emerald Garrison returns to invade Derry for another weekend of all new fantastic photo opportunities for Star Wars fans.

The award winning fan event for families returns with a bigger production featuring full size replica creatures and spaceships along with the amazing characters from the Emerald Garrison.

This hugely popular event gives visitors of all ages the chance to meet with dozens of costumed characters including legions of Storm Troopers, Jedi Knights, Bounty Hunters, Clone Troopers, Darth Vader, Wookies and many more!

Young visitors will have the opportunity to experience Force Training with the Emerald Garrison’s Jedi and Sith instructors. We are delighted to give Jedi apprentices another opportunity to become strong in the ways of the Force.

This is an unofficial event.

Sat 17th & Sun 18th September Tickets: ÂŁ7.50 (Includes Development Fee)

Performance Times Sat 17th 10.00am 11.00am 12.00noon 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm

Sun 18th 11.00am 12.00noon 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm

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Featuring the music of some of the biggest icons on the American Country scene including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens and Johhny Cash, this new show will delight all local country music fans.

Evan O’ Donnell, Joe Moore and Rod and Tracey Mc Auley, accompanied by a live six piece band, will perform a string of hits from the featured artists.

International multi-award winning singer Tommy Fleming takes to the stage for his first major acting role in this hit drama/ musical which returns by popular demand.

This must-see show, co-written by Tommy Fleming alongside singer-songwriter Gerry Carney and Tommy Marren (writer of the hugely successful It’s the Real McCoy), tells the story of Patrick Murphy who emigrates to England to start a new life on the building sites of London. With a gripping storyline that is set in both Ireland and England over a 25-year period - alongside thirteen original songs - Paddy promises to be a unique night of stunning drama and spectacular music.

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Wed 21st September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £17.50 concessions available (Includes Development Fee)

Sat 24th & Sun 25th September Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £14.50, £21.50, £25.00 (Includes Development Fee) Have You Booked Your Table Yet?

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Celtic – The Musical is a brand new stage show that has been created by Alterean Media with the official backing and support of Celtic Football Club.

The story of the proud history of Celtic Football Club unfolds through the eyes of two families, united by their shared passion.

Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years, Celtic – The Musical tells the amazing story of this legendary club and the greatest fans in the world. It takes audiences on an emotion-charged journey from the foundation of the football club by Brother Walfrid and its charitable origins onward through Willie Maley’s legendary successes as manager and the scoring feats of Jimmy McGrory. It illustrates the wing wizardry of Jimmy Johnstone to the triumphs of the immortal Jock Stein and the lasting legacy left by icons such as Billy McNeill, Tommy Burns and Henrik Larsson.

Tues 27th September Sat 1st October Time: 8.00pm Sat 5.00pm & 8.00pm Tickets: Wed, Thurs & Sat 5.00pm: £12.50, 15.50, £17.50 £20.00 concessions available.

Fri & Sat 8.00pm: £15.50, £22.50, £26.50, £29.50.

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October 2016

BILL KENWRIGHT presents

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End, in fact she was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Lyn rose to fame as a member of the pop group New Seekers whose numerous number one hits include ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing’ .The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit, Tell Me It’s Not True.

Tues 4th - Sat 8th October Time: Tues, Wed & Fri 8.00pm. Thurs 1.00pm & 8.00pm. Sat 3.00pm & 8.00pm.

Tickets: Wed –Thurs 8.00pm: £10.00, £15.00, £25.00, £27.00, £29.50. concessions available.

Thurs 1pm:£10.50, £12.50, £19.50, £21.50, £24.50. (Limited Availability) Schools rate: Thurs 1.00pm: £12.50 Fri & Sat: £12.50, £18.50, £27.50, £30.00, £34.50. (Includes Development Fee)

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After a long absence, Eddie Kerr’s sensational and hilarious play will be on the road again and the funeral cortege is en-route to the Forum. Twelve years ago the play went from a three week sell out run in Derry and a tour of Ireland, to receiving worldwide attention after a hugely successful sell out run at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York.

Packie’s Wake tells the side-splitting story of how local hero, Packie Devlin, through an ironic quirk of fate, is allowed to attend his own wake. The poor misfortunate has the opportunity to find out what his family and friends really think of him as he participates in the hysterical play that has become a theatrical masterpiece in black comedy.

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Wed 12th - Sat 15th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: Thur-Sat: £12.50, £15.00, £16.50 (Includes Development Fee)

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Sean Lock

KEEP IT LIGHT Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again!

What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

Sun 16th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £24.00 (Includes Development Fee)

“He just lets the brilliance of his material dominate the room.”

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“Lock at his best is gloriously intelligent, deliciously unlikely and hilariously funny.” The Times

Cinder & The Ellas Cinderella takes flight in this classic fairytale, full of amazing aerial circus acts. Cinder and the Ellas dream of running away with the circus when the handsome Prince searches for a new aerial act to star in his next circus production. Will Cinder win the heart of the prince and set herself free?

From the company that brought you ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’, this all new show is a stunning mix of aerial feats, dance, theatre, comedy and video art.

Schools workshops are available for this show. Contact Daryl Moore: darylm@millenniumforum.co.uk

Tues 18th October Time: 10.15am & 12.45pm Tickets: £6.50 School rate: £4.75 (Includes Development Fee) Group Rates Available Ask About Kids Special

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Foster & Allen Celebrating forty years together in the music business, international recording artists Foster & Allen will perform a string of their hits including Bunch of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, I Will Love You and Old Flames.

Wed 19th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £23.50 (Includes Development Fee)

Talon

The Complete History Tour 2016 This stunning production features an in-depth look at the early Eagles’ roots before visiting the brilliant ‘Hell Freezes Over’ era and up to the critically acclaimed ‘Long Road Out of Eden’. The second half of the show features those classic Eagles Greatest Hits from their timeless back catalogue.

“Totally awesome evening.” The Sun “Crisp crackling professionalism all the way.” New York Times

Thurs 20th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £12.50, £13.50, £17.50, £21.00 (Includes Development Fee) Have You Booked Your Table Yet? Corporate Discount

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You’ve Got A Friend

The Music of James Taylor and Carole King From the creators of the smash hit West End show, ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ comes a brand new theatre experience celebrating two of the world’s greatest songwriters of all time - James Taylor and Carole King.

Telling the delicate story of friendship, this musical journey intertwines all the hits including ‘I Feel The Earth Move’, ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’, ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’, ‘Fire & Rain’, ‘You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman)’ and the beautiful ‘You’ve Got A Friend’.

Fri 21st October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £17.50 (Includes Development Fee) Corporate Discount

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Peter Corry’s

Master of the Musicals Peter Corry returns to the Millennium Forum with a new show celebrating the best of the musicals. Northern Ireland’s finest voice will entertain you with a night full of musical gems.

There are all the classic favourites from shows like Phantom of the Opera, Grease and Oliver. Hits from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and, of course, songs from the brilliant Les Misérables.

Sat 22nd October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £23.00 (Includes Development Fee) Corporate Discount

A night not to be missed by all musical theatre fans.

Michael English

Take Me Home Irish Concert Tour Michael English has established himself as one of Ireland’s top Country music stars since forming his own band just two years ago. An accomplished musician and songwriter, the Kildare man is now a big name on the circuit with his energetic performances that leave audiences wanting more. He returns to the Forum as part of his much awaited first Irish Concert Tour.

Don’t miss out on a great show - get your tickets now!

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Thurs 27th October Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.00 (Includes Development Fee) Have You Booked Your Table Yet?

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Hal Cruttenden

Straight Outta Cruttenden Host of Live At The Apollo and star of Radio 4, the great Hal is back ranting about the real evils of the modern world over sharing on social media and the 5:2 diet. The more he complains the funnier he gets. Book early.

As seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie To You? The Great British Bake Off; An Extra Slice, Live At The Palladium and Have I Got News For You. “An absolute joy to watch.” The Scotsman “Hugely talented.” The Times www.halcruttenden.com

Fri 28th October Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £18.00 (Includes Development Fee) 16+ Suitable for age 16+

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Ulster Orchestra

Spooky Classics with a Hallowe’en Theme!

Join the Ulster Orchestra for a creepy concert featuring some of the spookiest orchestral music there is. You’ll recognise Saint-Saens’ eerie Danse Macabre as the theme tune to Jonathan Creek; trolls, goblins and gnomes chase Peer Gynt in Grieg’s Hall of the Mountain King and you’ll be chilled to the bone as you spend a Night on Bald Mountain (Mussorgsky).

Also including some of the scariest film themes around, this concert will leave you shivering in your shoes!

XFS returns to the Forum after the resounding success of the April 2016 show. This is the search for the next big fitness and bikini cover model from our country. The show is lively, fun and entertaining for all ages. With a live DJ playing onstage throughout the performance. This time the audience gets the chance to vote for the winners using a keypad voting system, with four lucky people winning their chance to compete for their PRO status in London’s O2 arena.

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Sat 29th October Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £10.00, £17.50, £19.50 Family Ticket (2 adults/2 children): £60.00 concessions available (Includes Development Fee)

Sun 30th October Time: Doors 4.30pm.

Show starts at 5pm.

Suitable for all ages.

Tickets: £22.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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November 2016 Back by popular demand, six of Country Music’s top stars, Robert Mizzell, Ray Lynam, Jim Devine, Gary Gamble, Trevor Loughrey and local rising star, Gary Fitzpatrick, will showcase their biggest Country classics in the company of a full live band.

Wed 2nd November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £20.00 concessions available (Includes Development Fee) Book your table early!

Forbidden Nights Ladies! Get ready for a night out at the theatre you will never forget! Fans of Britain’s Got Talent will remember the male group, Forbidden Nights, who impressed the judging panel last year.

Forbidden Nights are skilled and professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personalities and honed physiques in equal measure. Featuring a vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all delivered with an element of naughtiness!

Thurs 3rd November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.00, £24.50 (Includes Development Fee) Corporate Discount 18+

Suitable for age 18+.

Contains some nudity.

Contains strobe lighting

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The Undertones In 1976, five friends learned how to play basic rock and roll and became The Undertones.

Forty years later, after six LPs, thirteen singles and a new singer, they make their debut in the Millennium Forum to play their hits like Teenage Kicks, My Perfect Cousin and Jimmy Jimmy.

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Fri 4th November Time: 8.30pm Tickets: Standing ÂŁ20.00 Seated ÂŁ24.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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Jimeoin Yeehaa!

Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters. Now the Irishman from Australia and star of TV’s Sunday Night at the Palladium, several Live at the Apollo’s, John Bishop Show, Channel 4’s O2 Comedy Gala and the Royal Variety Performance musters his ever-evolving live show and the most famous eyebrows in comedy to the Millennium Forum. An unforgettable and hilarious evening of world-class stand-up. His 2015 shows sold out, so make sure you mosey-on-down and lasso your tickets early!

“Brilliant . . . It gets no better than this . .. Hilarious!” Time Out www.jimeoin.com

The eldest son of household names, Coleen Nolan and Shane Richie, Shane Jnr stars in this nostalgic show that features the hits, the fashion and the passion of two of the greatest eras of music.

Sat 5th November Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.50 concessions available (Includes Development Fee) Have You Booked Your Table Yet? 14+

Suitable for age 14+. Some adult language & content

Sun 6th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £18.50 (Includes Development Fee)

Having previously completed a UK arena tour in 2009 as support to ‘The Nolans’ alongside his younger brother Jake of Rixton fame, Shane then went on to earn critical acclaim in his role as Roddy O’Neill in the UK National theatre tour of ‘Boogie Nights’.

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NSPCC NI A Celebration of 30 years of ChildLine in Foyle with Dame Esther Rantzen.

A special evening with the best of young talent from schools across the Foyle area along with 2015 X Factor star, Conor McGinty.

Join us for this unique celebration in recognition of the work of ChildLine in Foyle.

Tues 8th November Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.00 Family ticket available 2 adults & 2 children £50.00 concessions available (Includes Development Fee)

See Dame Esther Rantzen – founder of ChildLine.

Based on real events, Divided by History United by Music is a tale of two men who are worlds apart yet live strikingly similar lives.

This play portrays the story of John Love and James Downey two men, one from the Fountain and the other from Long Tower, both fighting in the battle of the Somme but for very different reasons.

A poignant and sensitively portrayed play written by critically acclaimed Artistic Director Jonathan Burgess with new music commissioned by well-known Musical Director, Noel Barr.

With a 100+ cast and featuring some of the best in local talent.

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Thurs 10th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £10.00, £12.50 (Includes Development Fee) Contains strobe lighting and loud bangs

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The Whistlin’ Donkeys After enjoying huge success in the All Ireland Fleadh in 2013 and Clipper 2014, The Whistlin Donkeys have been busy headlining the Saint Patrick Day’s celebrations in Time Square in New York, headlining Memorial Day events in East Durham, the Catskills New York and the Boston Irish Festival.

The Whistlin Donkeys have shared the stage alongside The Beach Boys, Smokie, Bagatelle, The Dubliners, Shane Filan and many more and played at many festivals throughout Ireland this summer.

Joining the Whistlin Donkeys will be Samoisa Irish Dancers and local singer/songwriter, Brian Hassan.

Fri 11th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 concessions available (Includes Development Fee) Book your table early!

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Jimmy Carr

The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. In that time he’s performed 9 sell-out tours, playing nearly 2,000 shows to over 2 million people across 4 continents. He’s won the British Comedy Award for ‘Best Live Stand-Up Tour’ and been nominated for the Perrier Award.

Now all that experience is being put to good use - you can see all the greatest material from his extraordinary career in one show - this is the very best of Jimmy Carr.

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Sat 12th November Times: 7.00pm & 10.00pm Tickets: £28.50 (Includes Development Fee) 16+

Suitable for age 16+

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The Story In 1966 Derry, 43-year-old Bogside spinster, Mary Coyle (played by a male actor would you believe?) is desperate to find a man and lose her virginity. At a dance in The Embassy she meets the legendary ‘Carndonagh stud’, Patsy McDaid. But Patsy is a man with a secret. And he’s not the only one!

An outrageous re-working of Brian’s classic, Butterfly of Killybegs. If you’re easily offended ... avoid. If not, grab a ticket now for the funniest, craziest, naughtiest show of 2016!

Wed 16th - Sat 19th November | Time: 8.00pm | Tickets: Thurs-Sat £17.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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Magical Mozart

By Candlelight

From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous fully costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

A packed programme of classical music and song, which includes excerpts from Mozart’s Operas, The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, and many more. Mozart’s Magical music also includes Symphony no. 40, Lacrimosa (Requiem D minor), and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik.

Sun 20th November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £14.50, £19.00, £21.00 (Includes Development Fee) Check out our new menu!

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With beautiful settings, costumes and lighting and, of course, candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers transport us back to the sumptuous past. An evening of Mozart masterpieces!

Tony Christie

With Big Band & Singers Generally recognised around the world as one of the greatest singers of the last fifty years, Tony Christie brings his superb stage show to our venue for the very first time.

Tony and his band will perform all of his best known songs including ‘Avenues and Alley Ways’, ‘ I Did What I Did For Maria’ and, of course, ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo.’

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Mon 21st November Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £29.50, £32.50, £35.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances in London. This record breaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

Tues 22 - Sat 26 November Times: Tues, Wed & Fri 8.00pmThurs 2.00pm & 8.00pm Sat 4.00pm & 8.00pm.

Tickets: Wed, Thurs & Sat 4pm: £19.00, £22.50, £24.50, £26.50 concessions available.

Fri & Sat 8pm: £23.00, £25.00, £27.50, £30.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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December 2016

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Price Includes top priced tickets, refreshments for adults ÂŁ15.00 and children, meet and greet with cast, visit to Santa Min booking 50 and selection pack and company shout out from cast.

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Come and have a ball at the biggest Panto in the North West! Step into Christmas and have a truly magical family experience at the Forum with the ultimate ragsto-riches tale of Cinderella.

Will Cinderella win her Prince? Will the glass slipper fit?

You’ll have to wait until after the clock strikes midnight to find out!

Packed with great song and dance routines, hilarious comedy, dazzling scenes, sumptuous sets and magical special effects, Cinderella is fun for all the family from 4-94!

Dates: Fri 2nd - Sat 31st December Time/Tickets: Contact Box Office or book online @ millenniumforum.co.uk Relaxed & Dementia Friendly performance: Sunday 18th December 5.30pm Signed performance : Thurs 29th December 7.00pm Early bird offer for both shows: All seats £12 book by 31st October Dementia Friendly Group Singing Sessions also available contact Box Office (Includes Development Fee)

Featuring a star studded local and Northern Irish cast including the return of William Caulfield as ‘Buttons’, Mark Lamb as ‘Prince Charming’, Kathryn Rutherford as ‘Cinderella’ and Keith Lynch and James Lecky as the ‘Ugly Sisters’, this glittering Christmas treat is sure to be a hit with audiences far and wide.

The clock is ticking . . . book your tickets now and you shall go to the ball!

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Red Hot Chilli Pipers Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that carries its own health warning.

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. The past ten years have seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet!

The Chillis have never been more in demand for their infectious style of feel good music.

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Fri 2nd December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.50 (Includes Development Fee) Have You Booked Your Table Yet? Group Rates Available

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Hugo Duncan & Friends

Radio Ulster’s voice of country music Hugo Duncan has assembled a stellar cast of artistes for this very special show with friends Philomena Begley, Mick Foster and introducingBrandon McPhee and the Brandon McPhee Band Philomena Begley has been a true legend of Irish country music from her first hit in 1970 with Country Flavour.

Sat 3rd December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £20.00 (Includes Development Fee)

Mick Foster – a rare solo appearance from one half of the international hit making duo Foster + Allen. As well as a great storyteller, Mick is one of Ireland’s finest accordion players.

And introducing Brandon McPhee British Senior Accordion Champion acclaimed for his unsurpassed skill on the button key accordion and is rapidly gaining a following at home and abroad as a country music vocalist and guitarist.

Foyle School of Speech & Drama Christmas Show

The Foyle School of Speech and Drama has worked with children and young people in the City for over 25 years.

In that time pupils have secured lead roles on the West End Stage, film and television. The show is an eclectic mix of the traditional Nativity Stories, Fairy tales and Panto sketches with not an adult in sight!

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

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Mon 5th & Tues 6th December Time: 7.15pm Tickets: At the door Have You Booked Your Table Yet?

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Showstoppers 2016 The Britannia Concert Band and Londonderry Musical Society have once again combined forces to present their 28th season of Showstoppers. This year’s production will be packed with a variety of musical theatre classics and popular concert features performed by the cream of musical talent from across the North West.

Fri 9th December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 (Includes Development Fee)

Be prepared for a fast moving trip back and forth across the Atlantic, taking in the best of Broadway and West End Musicals. With over 100 musicians on stage this year’s Showstoppers promises to be better than ever so book your seats early.

Romesh Ranganathan Irrational

“Ranganathan’s punchlines are sharper and funnier than many of his peers.” The Guardian Romesh Ranganathan brings his brand new show to our venue exploring the rationality of his worldview. ‘Irrational’ will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.

The last two years have been incredible for Ranganathan with his two critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival shows.

Sat 10th December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £19.50 (Includes Development Fee) Book your table early!

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Nathan Carter Nathan Carter, one of Ireland’s biggest concert artists, returns to our stage for another Christmas 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!

Wed 14th December Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £25.50 (Includes Development Fee)

Made in Liverpool BEATLES TRIBUTE

Uniquely and unlike other Beatles tributes ‘Made in Liverpool’ are resident in the very place where pop/rock history’s greatest band were discovered and were the first Beatles tribute band to play the iconic venue, The Cavern Club, when it re-opened.

Sat 17th December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £15.00 (Includes Development Fee)

Born and bred in Liverpool the band performs to audiences World-wide. Their performance as The Beatles is unique, uncontrived and mind blowing, the show has an electric atmosphere and is not to be missed!

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The Fureys Popular Irish folk group, The Fureys, returns for another great night of music, songs and stories.

Hear them sing their timeless classics including ‘I Will Love You’, ‘Sweet 16’, ‘Green Fields Of France’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘Steal Away’, ‘From Clare To Here’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, plus songs from their new CD ‘The Times They Are A Changing’.

Tues 27th December Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £19.50, £23.00 (Includes Development Fee)

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Customer Information

Box Office Opening Hours Monday- Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm | Sunday Closed Open one hour before performance.

PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash, cheque (guarantee card required) 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.

POSTAL BOOKINGS: The appropriate remittance and a stamped addressed envelope must accompany all postal bookings. Please write your name, address and telephone number on the reverse of your cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the Millennium Forum. Tickets may be held at the Box Office if required and collected on the evening of the performance (valid I.D. will be required).

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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). For selected performances a discounted ticket is now available for personal assistants/ companions of people with disabilities.

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

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

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.

Postal Address: Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6EB The auditorium offers wheelchair places and a wire induction loop for hearing aid users.

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What’s On September

November

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Fri 2 & Sat 3 | Christy Moore

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Wed 2 | A Night With The Country Stars

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Fri 9 | Dale Thomas

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Thurs 3 | Forbidden Nights

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Sat 10 | The Roy Orbison Story

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Fri 4 | The Undertones

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Sat 17 & Sun 18 | Invasion Derry

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Sat 5 | Jimeoin Yeehaa!

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Wed 21 | Legends of American Country

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Sun 6 | Boogie Nights

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Sat 24 & Sun 25 | Paddy

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Tues 8 | NSPCC NI

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Tues 27 Sept – Sat 1 Oct Celtic the Musical

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Thurs 10 | Divided By History

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Fri 11 | The Whistlin’ Donkeys

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Sat 12 | Jimmy Carr

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Wed 16-Sat 19 | When The Bogside Spinster Met The Carndonagh Stud

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Sun 20 | Magical Mozart

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Mon 21 | Tony Christie

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Tues 22-Sat 26 | The Mousetrap

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October

December Before 18th December

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Tues 4 – Sat 8 | Blood Brothers

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Fri 2-Sat 31 | Cinderella

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Wed 12 – Sat 15 | Packie’s Wake

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Fri 2 | Red Hot Chilli Pipers

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Sun 16 | Sean Lock

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Sat 3 | Hugo Duncan & Friends

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Tues 18 | Cinder & the Ellas

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Mon 5 & Tues 6 | Foyle School of Speech & Drama Christmas Show

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Wed 19 | Foster & Allen

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Fri 9 | Showstoppers 2016

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Thurs 20 | Talon

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Sat 10 | Romesh Ranganathan

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Fri 21 | You’ve Got A Friend

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Wed 14 | Nathan Carter

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Sat 22 | Peter Corry’s Master of the Musicals

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Sat 17 | Made In Liverpool

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Thur 27 | Michael English

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Tues 27 | The Fureys

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Fri 28 | Hal Cruttenden

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Sat 29 | Ulster Orchestra Spooky Classics with a Hallowe’en Theme!

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Sun 30 | XFS Fitness Show

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