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Music

Brian Kennedy

28th April

8pm

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Comedy

Conal Gallen

29th April

8pm

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Musical Music Drama Children

4th - 6th May 13th May 1st July 13th May 17th May 18th May 19th May 24th May 27th May 3rd June 9th June 9th - 11th June 10th June 16th & 17th June 20th - 22nd June 23rd June 24th June 6th July, 24th August

7.30pm 3pm - 5pm 8pm 7.30pm

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Entertainment Drama Children Entertainment MUSIC Entertainment Children Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment Drama Music

Balo Balo Rolling Wave Bag for Life North West Primary School Drama Festival Flavours of Tyrone Cookery Demonstration On Our Way to Lisbon Humpty Dumpty’s Big Eggventure Dream - Believe - Achieve The Three Rivers Summer Jamm There and Back Again Encores End of Year Musical Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies Summer Variety Show Don’t Go There Alley Bar Open Mic Nights

8pm 8pm 2pm 8pm 8pm Various 2pm 7.30pm 7pm 8pm 8pm

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Music

Rolling Wave

7th July, 3rd August

8.30pm

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Music Children Music

Outlaw Country Summer School of Rock Sounds Like Summer

8th July 8pm 22 17th - 21st July 11am-3pm 22 28th July, 29th 8pm 23 July & 5th August

Music

Summer Jazz Nights

4th, 11th, 18th August 1st September

Dance

Summer School of Jive

7th - 11th August 10:30am - 24 3pm

Music

Burning Love

12th August

8pm

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Music

Lore & Niamh McGlinchey

19th August

8pm

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Music

The Whistlin Donkeys

25th August

8pm

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Music Music Music

Tyrone Pipers Day Fred Morrison Donna Taggart

9th September 3pm - 5pm 27 9th September 8pm 27 15th September 8pm 28

Entertainment

Mums to Be

28th September

7pm

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Music

Shawn Cuddy & Richie Kavanagh

29th September

8pm

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Comedy/Drama

Its Wine O’Clock

30th September

8pm

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8.30pm

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ARTS EXHIBITIONS

Dr Ann O’Mahoney & Jane Dunn

Voice

Monday 1st May – Friday 26th May Admission: Free

VOICE is a collaboration between artists Jane Dunn and Ann O’Mahony Textile is our prime metaphor.

Our methodology is to use textile and text to claim a “speaking voice” to express our ideas and concerns.

It is our belief that healing of our fractured lives and our world requires true inclusiveness where we as women take our rightful place and an eloquent and authentic speaking part in shaping all our futures.

‘Meet the Artists Day’ - Saturday 13th May 12 noon – 4pm 4

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Neal Greig

Wild Spaces Monday 5th June – Friday 30th June

Exploring the language of paint and investigating creativity of the moment are fundamental aspects on Neil’s journey of making a painting. The elemental combination of earth, air, fire and water are his core subject matter, once thought by the ancient Chinese to be the components of a human body.

Neil seeks to infuse and overlap these elements in a distillation of paint with musical and poetic comparisons. Neil’s aim is to create a breadth of dialogue in response to a live landscape situation.

Feargal O’Malley

Introducing Monday 10th July – Friday 4th August

Introducing’ is an exhibition showcasing the next generation of emerging talent selected from the Ulster University, Belfast School

of Arts world renowned End of Year show 2017. On display will be challenging sculptures and eye-catching prints, high-trend fashion and exquisite jewelry and communication solutions, all created by artists poised to embark on their new careers.

This exhibition features selected student works from a variety of disciplines including Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Illustration, Textile art and much more.

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Strabane Photographic Society Monday 14th August – Friday 8th September

One of Northern Ireland’s leading camera clubs present a new exhibition at the Alley featuring an outstanding selection of images taken from around Strabane and Northern Ireland.

This wonderful new exhibition will feature landscapes, portraits, sporting shots and wildlife images, which will fascinate, challenge and delight. Not to be missed.

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The Alley Courtyard 11am - 4pm, Last Friday of Every Month

Live Music and entertainment On the last Friday of every month from April - March (excluding December & January), the Alley Theatre Courtyard will welcome the very best of artisan traders, offering visitors a friendly shopping experience with a wide selection of speciality foods and handmade crafted products.

Dates of Markets

Friday 28th April 2017 Friday 9th June 2017 - As part of Summer Jamm Friday 30th June 2017 Friday 28th July 2017 Friday 25th August 2017 Friday 29th September 2017 Friday 27th October 2017 Friday 24th November 2017 Friday 23rd February 2018 Friday 30th March 2018 Book Online at www.alley-theatre.com

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Brian Kennedy FRIDAY 28th April 2017, 8PM Tickets: £16

Brian Kennedy, the multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter and highly regarded radio/television presenter, is a Doctor of Letters

from The University of Ulster and a published author of two successful novels - not surprisingly, for a lyricist of his calibre. It’s 2016 and Brian Kennedy is excited to announce his forthcoming 32 track double ‘Essential Collection’ CD – all brand new recordings of songs from the past and present and even a duet with Boy George.

Brian maintains a firm belief that ‘music is the language of emotion,’ and after all his years working with Van Morrison he prizes the live gig above all else. Seeing and hearinghim is the only way to experience this national treasure of a man.

Booking Direct with www.amamusicagency.ie

Calling All Musicians Win Your Own Professional Video Shoot and Perform Live on Stage at the Alley Theatre

For an application pack contact joanne.finlay@derrystrabane.com Tel: 028 7188 4760. Deadline for entries is Friday 16th June.

Get ready to sing your heart out, compete with other musicians and perform in the beautiful Alley Theatre this Summer. We are looking for musicians to take part as Sounds Like Summer returns.

You will receive a performance fee and a professional video production of your original track.

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Rory Gallen Presents

Conal Gallen SATURDAY 29th April 2017, 8PM Tickets: £20

Ireland’s Number 1 comedian is bringing his hilarious new one man stand up show Only Joking to the stage at The Alley Theatre this Spring. Packed full of new songs and jokes as well as some fan favourites, Only The Arts Academy Presents

‘Balo Balo’ THURSDAY 4th, FRIDAY 5th & SATURDAY 6th May 2017, 7.30PM Tickets: £8 & £6 Concession £24 family of 4

The Arts Academy proudly presents an original musical by David Oliver & Cat McGinty – ‘BALO BALO’. This musical is brought to you by the production team that created ‘Gutz’, ‘Mulan’ & ‘Spook House’. This is a unique and colourful musical that sees the animals of the jungle meet for the first time to decide who will be Balo Balo of the Jungle.

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Joking is Conal’s best show to date. He has become without doubt the most popular comic in the Irish theatre scene. His brand of humour is absolutely hilarious and has all of his audiences in stitches from start to finish. With over 33 albums to date Conal has more material than he knows what to do with and is constantly coming up with new material while on the road. He has had multi-platinum selling DVDs along with a number of massive hits and countless awards under his belt. Come along and see why he is truly Ireland’s best loved comedian.

This exciting show features all the talent of the Arts Academy and is bursting with meanings and messages that will lift the heart & soul.

Drummers, Guitarists & singers feature on stage as well as an eight piece live band. This original, creative work showcases the superb and dynamic talent that is thriving in Strabane. A unique & entertaining musical not to be missed!!

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Saturday Session with Rolling Wave Youth Section Saturday 13th May & 1st july, 3pm - 5pm, Free Admission

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Rolling Wave in the Café. The youth section of the band will come together for an Irish Traditional Session.

Bag for Life

by Colin Bateman saturday 13th May 2017, 8pm Tickets: £10

Bag for Life’ is the brand new play from Award winning writer Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack, Murphy’s Law). It tells the tale of Karen (Julie Addy), a young mother who’s troubled past comes back to haunt her after a chance encounter whilst out shopping on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

This powerful play, laced with the blackest of humour received a sellout run at Bangor’s Open House festival and standing ovations at the Lyric theatre, Belfast.

“One of the strongest pieces of theatre ever produced in Derry” Derry Journal “Bag for Life will stir the darkest recesses of the Northern Irish soul”- The Irish News “Addy delivers a tour-de-force”Culture NI

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Strabane Drama Festival Committee and The Alley Theatre presents:

North West Primary School Drama Festival WEDNESDAY 17th and THURSDAY 18th May, 7.30pm Tickets: £5 & £3 Concession

Join us to support the next generation of actors as the Alley hosts the North West Primary Schools Drama Festival.

Featuring the cream of acting talent across the North West you will be guaranteed a next of top quality drama performances from primary throughout the area and showing the great talent on our local door step.

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Foyle Hospice Presents

Flavours of Tyrone Cookery Demonstration Friday 19th May 2017, 8pm Wine Reception from 7.30pm, Tickets: £7.50

Foyle Hospice will host ‘Flavours of Tyrone’ Cookery Demonstration in association with Flogas on Friday 19th May at the Alley Theatre. It will include a wine and cheese reception at 7.30pm followed by the cookery demonstration at 8pm.

Foyle Hospice Head Chef, Bill Duncan will be joined by 4 other chef’s from hotels/restaurants across the County Tyrone Area for this special evening of tasty cuisine.

Isosceles Productions in association with Brassneck Theatre Company presents

On Our Way to Lisbon Wednesday 24th May 2017, 8pm Tickets: £12 & 10 Concession

Two fans recreate the epic campaign that saw Jock Stein’s young team sweep aside the best that Europe had to offer.

Over the last few years, the play has thrilled audiences in Scotland, Ireland, England and Las Vegas, gathering rave reviews, awards and standing ovations.

Glasgow Celtic’s 1967 European Cup win is one of the great sporting legends of all time.

The show has obvious appeal for football fans, but for those with little interest in the game, it stands as a stunning piece of theatre for all.

Theatre of dreams indeed.

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Jolly Promotions Presents

Humpty Dumptys Big Eggventure SatURDAY 27th May, 2pm Tickets: £8, Family of Five £35

For the first time ever the classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty is brought to the stage in this wonderful live interactive all singing and 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 charters along the way including, The Three Little Pigs, Little Bo Peep and all the animals on Old MacDonald’s Farm and many more! With amazing costumes,

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

When Humpty climbs the highest wall in the Kingdom, who knows what might happen next?

Encore PAA Dance Presents

Dream - Believe - Achieve SATURDAY 3rd June, 3pm & 7pm, Tickets: £8 3pm Show is for the Mini Pop Tap dancers (aged 3-4 yrs) and Primary Pop Tap dancers (aged 5-6 yrs) 7 pm Show is Grade 1 to Senior Dancers

Dance Students from the award winning Encore Performing Arts Academy, will take to the stage with their annual dance recitals. The dancers are reigning All Ireland IDTA Champions in Theatre, Modern, Tap, Lyrical, Freestyle and Hip Hop and are World Finalists 2017 representing Team N. Ireland.

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COMING SOON Open to Derry City and Strabane District male residents aged 55yrs+

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Join the biggest music festival in Strabane this year Friday 9th June Strabane Market The Alley Courtyard 11am – 4pm

The Three Rivers TheAlley AlleyTheatre, Theatre, 8pm The Tickets: £5 8pm, Tickets: £5

Opening the weekend are the two of Strabanes finest Brass Bands, Strabane Concert Brass and St Josephs Brass Band will come together for a night of fabulous music.

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Saturday 10th June

Saturday 10th June

Music and Family Zone

Summer Jamm Music Festival

Castle Street Main Street The Alley Theatre 12pm - 5pm, Free Activities Music Street Entertainers Fun Fair Market Stalls and lots more

Canal Basin, 6.30pm - 11pm Gates open 6pm, Over 16 Tickets: £12.50

Headlining

Sunday 11th June

Country Music Festival Canal Basin Suitable for all ages 3pm - 7.30pm Tickets: £3 Family of 5: £12

David James Cliona Hagan Johnny Brady

• Hudson Taylor • Ryan McMullan • Róisín O Early Bird £10 Book before 13th May

Book Tickets Now: www.derrystrabane.com/summerjamm 028 7138 4444

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Saturday 10th June, 2PM Tickets: £4

A show by Marcello Chiarenza Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch Music by Carlo Cialdo Capelli Design assistant Elena Marini Ages 6-11 First written down 3000 years ago the Odyssey is the mother of all stories, the ultimate source of myths and legends full of epic battles, floating islands, one-eyed giants, angry Gods and powerful magic.

Follow Cbeebies Patrick Lynch as he launches Ulysses and his companions on a fantastic 20 year long voyage to get back home.

Miniature worlds come to life on our big screen as we create them out of sand, stones, fire and water.

The use of multiple cameras magnifies our table-top puppetry down to the smallest detail and turns a storm-in-a-teacup into an Aegean tempest.

We have adapted this epic narration to bring out the fundamental fable that everyone can follow – a thrilling ride across the magical world of ancient Greece to show you that no matter how far you roam, there’s no place like Homer.

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Encores End of Year Musical Theatre Showcase Friday June 16th, 7.30pm Saturday June 17th, 7.30pm Tickets: £8

Encore Performing Arts Academy have their end of year showcase for the Junior Musical Theatre students, who will take to the stage to perform songs, scenes and dances from the various musicals that have made an appearance throughout the year in their studio!

Students have also been deciding on their ‘Best of Encore’ moments and look forward to presenting their favourite Musical snippets to the audience!

St. Marys P.S. Presents

Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd June, 7.30PM Tickets: £6 concession £4

When the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his gormless guards threaten the villagers of Sherwood, feisty Maid Marion hires a band of freedom fighters for protection. But when Robin and his Merry Men arrive, she soon discovers they’re not exactly what she’d ordered! With no time to lose, she persuades these hapless heroes to take centre stage for the

performance of their lives - if only they could stick to the script!

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The Arts Academy Presents

Summer Variety Show Friday 23rd June, 7pm Tickets: £7 concession £4

The Arts Academy proudly presents thier end of year ‘Summer Variety Show’ a night of entertainment brought to you by the production team that produced ‘Gutz’, ‘Mulan’, The Halloween Pantomime and their latest production ‘Balo Balo’.

Members of the Arts academy will be supported by David Oliver& Gerry Strawbridge in a night of fun entertainment. Soloists,

bands, instrumentalists and drama excerpts will be showcased highlighting the wonderful talent that thrives in Strabane and the local area.

Don’t Go There - One Man Play Arranged by Lorna Baldrick SATURDAY 24th June, 8pm Tickets: £5

‘’A true and personal account of one man’s battle with the bottle and his demons.’’ ‘’Honest, stark, hilarious, inspiring and moving. ‘’Don’t Go There’’ is a portrait of a man who has been to the depths of despair but who has 20

managed to claw his way back to share his story with the world.’’

Martin explains … I was haunted by demons, demons that would not let me rest. I couldn’t settle in a job, a relationship, or even a place.

I was on the run all my life and fuelling my paranoia with alcohol, I would walk away from someone I loved in favour of a drink. ‘’The honest stories of wildness and debauchery will keep you laughing through the hideousness of the darkness.’’

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Alley Bar Open Mic Nights

Thursday nights at 8pm Thursday 6th July, 24th August Tickets: £3

Sit back, relax and enjoy the summer evenings with original talent from artists all over the North West, hosted by local musician Gary Elliott.

If you would like to take part we would love to hear from you! Contact Jacqui Doherty on 028 7188 4760 or email: jacqueline.doherty@derrystrabane.com

Rolling Wave Summer Evening Session Friday 7th July & 3rd August 8.30pm, Tickets: £3

Enjoy an evening of wonderful Irish traditional music from Strabane’s trad group: Rolling Wave Book Online at www.alley-theatre.com

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Outlaw Country Saturday 8th July 2017, 8pm Tickets: £10

Barry Johnston, Eamon O’Kane and Rod Patterson have come together to perform a set list of songs by Texas Troubadours Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Willy Nelson, John Prine and Steve Earle. The set was performed to great acclaim in several venues recently and this is the response of The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival in Belfast: Wow. That was a bit special. A packed upstairs room listening intently to the beautiful music of Townes van

Zandt, Guy Clark and Steve Earle.

Such great musicianship by Barry Johnston, Rod Patterson and Eamon O’Kane. What a great night for the city. The show sold out in the Black Box as part of the Out to Lunch Festival in January this year. An event not to be missed.

Summer School of Rock Monday 17th - Friday 21st July 11am-3pm, £50 for the week

Summer Rocks music school Coming along this summer to a fun week of music workshops with The Arts Academy, children will explore guitar, drums and keyboard skills along with group singing and stagecraft. Children will also engage with music technology and recording with song writing workshops. The week will end with a group musical performance. This week will help the children to build confidence, learn new skills and make new friends.

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Course runs from the 17th July 21st July Cost is £50 for the 5 sessions. www.theartsacademy.com

Finale Showcase on Friday 21st July Parents, family and friends will be able to be entertained by all the hard work put in over the week in a finale showcase live on the Alley stage.

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The Return of Sounds Like Summer Music Competition Sounds Like Summer is back. Come and see a wide range of talented musicians as they battle it out to become the winner of SLS:2017. Expect 3 nights of wonderful music from very talented musicians all eager to win the main prize of their own professional video shoot of their original track.

Want to Enter: See page 9 for further information Qualifying heats Friday 28th July, 8pm Saturday 29th July, 8pm Tickets: ÂŁ3 Grand Final Saturday 5th August, 8pm Tickets: ÂŁ5 For more information visit www.alley-theatre.com

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Summer Nights with Jazz Gazette Friday 4th, 11th, 18th August & 1st September, 8.30pm TICKETS: £5

Enjoy the lovely summer nights filled with sounds of rhythm and blues from renowned jazz musicians ‘Jazz Gazette’. Jazz Gazette will be joined by special guests and welcome anyone that would like to come and ‘jam’ with them.

Summer School of Jive Monday 7th August Friday 11th August, 10.30AM - 3pm, Age 8+, Price: £50 for 5 sessions Finale Showcase on Friday 11th August

Kids have fun this summer with this fantastic opportunity to learn and develop all your jiving moves. Learn how to dance like those on Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance. After dancing your heart out and having lots of fun you will have the opportunity to show off to your family and friends in the finale showcase.

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Burning Love - A Celebration of Elvis Featuring Mark Carmichael from Camhanach, Glen Harkin (Harks), Nineteen 80’ Something and Matthew Ward Saturday 12th August,8pm Tickets: £8, £6 conCESSION

Local artists with a love of Elvis will come together to mark the 40th Anniversary of his death celebrate all things Elvis!

Expect to hear your favourite Elvis songs including: ‘I’m All Shook Up’, ‘Jail House Rock’, ‘Love Me Tender Love Me Be’, ‘In the Ghetto’, ‘Heart Break Hotel’ and lots more Audiences come along for a brilliant night of Elvis and Rockabilly and dress to impress as Elvis, Priscilla, Ann Margaret or other Rockabilly icons to add a bit of fun to the night.

There will be prizes for best dressed.

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Lore & Niamh McGlinchey Saturday 19th August, 8PM Tickets: £12

Lore are set to return to the Alley Theatre after their debut performance there last summer.

The band have spent the year penning new songs for their upcoming album whilst supporting some of Ireland’s finest artists along the way, including Mary Black, Cara Dillon and The 4 of Us. This will be a night of

beautiful songs, delivered by two outstanding vocalists.

Niamh is a folk/country singersongwriter from Co. Derry. She has spent the past three years touring across Ireland and the UK as a support act for Nathan Carter.

To date Niamh has released three albums comprised of an eclectic mix of covers and original songs to suit all musical tastes.

The Whistlin Donkeys Friday 25th August, 8pm Tickets: £16

An extravaganza of traditional Irish rock/folk music with Ireland’s best loved and home grown folk rock band – The Whistlin’ Donkeys.

Throughout the evening the Donkeys will feature some hits from their last top selling album Sung Like A Donkey and for the first time they will play a number of tracks from their forthcoming album and of course a mix of old favourites.

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Tyrone Pipers Day Saturday 9th September Free Admission

Tyrone Pipers Events Piping Master Class with Fred Morrison 3pm-5pm Martin Gallen Reed making workshop 3pm -5pm Piping displays and Highland Pipers throughout the day!!

Fred Morrison SATURDAY 9th September, 8pm Tickets: £10

One of celtic music’s most profoundly skilled and audaciously inventive exponents, Scottish piper Fred Morrison is justly famed for his passionately expressive style, rooted in the Gaelic traditions of his father’s native South Uist, and enriched by influences from far and wide, which has seen him dubbed “the Jimi Hendrix of the pipes”. Equally accomplished on the great Highland bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes, whistles and the Irish uilleann pipes, he has featured in the seminal Scottish

bands Clan Alba and Capercaillie, and is also a record-breaking champion on the competitive piping circuit. Come along and enjoy this wonderful evening filled with the sound of Uileann and Highland Pipes.

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Donna Taggart Friday 15th September, 8pm Tickets: £17

In just one week Donna Taggart’s single ‘Jealous Of The Angels’ went viral and it sent her album straight to No. 1 on the Billboard World Music Catalogue Charts. The video soon followed and now has over 82 million views on Donna’s Facebook page. The You Tube video has been

viewed 3 million times becoming one of the top 50 downloaded songs The song has reached No.1 in the iTunes USA Easy Listening Chart.

The Omagh-born viral sensation began singing when she was twenty-two. Donna first came to prominence in 2011 when her acclaimed debut album ‘Celtic Lady Vol. 1’ was picked up by Gerry Anderson on BBC Radio Ulster. A second album followed in 2013 [‘Celtic Lady Vol.2’]. With a new album and tour planned it’s exciting times ahead for Donna.

Surestart Strabane Presents

Annual Ante-Natal Evening for Mums To Be Thursday 28th September Doors open at 7pm Presentations begin at 8pm Free tickets available soon at the Alley Theatre and Ante-Natal Clinics

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An evening not to be missed • Information on SureStart Services available during pregnancy and immediately after birth • Overview of our Five to thrive approach and how it can help your babies healthy brain development • Fashion Show by Chic Maternity • Free Light Supper provided • Free Raffle • Goody Bag for all pregnant Mums • Don’t miss this fabulous Evenings entertainment if you are a “Mum to Be”

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Shawn Cuddy & Richie Kavanagh Friday 29th September, 8pm Tickets: £20

Shawn and his band, known as one of the most hardworking in the business, have been performing for over 25 years with numerous awards and hit singles to their name. Joining Shawn will be Richie Kavanagh, who has written some of Ireland’s catchiest chart toppers such as ‘Aon Focal Eile’ & ‘Chicken Talk’.

To date Richie has recorded 18 CD Albums, filmed 10 DVDs and has had 7 Singles in the IRMA Top 30 hits.Now Ireland’s No.1 Comedy Songwriter, he is one of the friendliest entertainers on tour today – entertaining crowds of all ages.

An entertaining, uplifting night is in store, don’t miss out!

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Nuala and Noleen Proudly Present

“IT’S WINE O’CLOCK!” The New Sell Out Comedy Show!

Saturday 30th September, 8pm Tickets: £12

Tick Tock! It’s Wine O’Clock!

This is a new hilarious two woman comedy based upon the antics and commotion surrounding an Irish wedding!

The show centres around Vera, the farmers wife who is so excited as her only son Seamus is getting married! Everyone is cordially invited to watch the shenanigans which unfold on this special day.

With the Winebulance providing the drink, the band ‘Keep er Lit’ keeping everyone on the dance floor. Not to mention the other

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special guests, the farmers Pat and Eamon the Bridesmaids from Belfast, the Yummy Mummies from The Ulster Tatler, the Grannies, and of course Nuala and Noleen always looking for love. This production has proved to be a rip roaring, laugh out loud, feel good tonic.

Starring Rozlyn Sheridan and Teresa McBride, the new internet sensations with their Facebook page “Know It All With Nuala and Noleen.”

The Winebulance is coming to The Alley Theatre! Toot Toot!

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Council Child Protection Policy Workshops for children require the children to be 7 years + unless accompanied by an adult. Children must be escorted to and from events by a responsible adult. Parents are required to register their child for each workshop.

All courses are booked through box office.

Further Information For further information on course content contact: Arts Development Officer Tel: 028 7125 3253 Book Online at www.alley-theatre.com

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ARTS DEVELOPMENT

Access for All Membership Scheme Our Access for All membership scheme has been designed for people with physical/sensory or cognitive disabilities, and is a practical display of The Alley Theatre’s belief that there should be equal access to our theatre for everyone. Its purpose is to help us to provide you with the best possible service - each time you book we will store details of your booking requirements for the future, helping us to find appropriate seating for you quickly and easily.

It is free to join and we will keep you up to date on offers and information about forthcoming shows. You can update us at any time of any changes to your access requirements by contacting our Box Office, who will update your membership records. Your membership will be valid for one year, after which we will contact you to renew and update us of any changes.

To join the scheme, please contact our Box Office on 028 7138 4444 or alleytheatre@derrystrabane.com

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general information

HOW TO BOOK

All bookings can be made through The Alley Box office by calling in person, online at www.alley-theatre.com or by telephoning (028) 7138 4444.

The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.30pm and will be open one hour before performances. If a performance is scheduled the box office opens on Sunday and Bank holidays one hour before the performance.

Tickets cannot be reserved but can only be confirmed on receipt of payment. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, debit and credit card. Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded under any circumstances.

All information detailed with The Alley programme of events is correct at time of print.

However, from time to time performances may be added at any point throughout the season.

The management reserves the right to alter or cancel performances without prior notice if a circumstance makes this unavoidable.

CONCESSIONS

Where applicable, concession rates are available for specific shows and are detailed within the relevant performance information.

Concession rates apply to those

under 16 years and over 60 years of age. For concession tickets, photo identification will be required for proof of age at the performance. Depending on the performance, concession rates may also be available for school groups. Schools should contact the box office for more information.

CHILDREN

Children under two years will only be admitted to productions aimed at children. All children must have a ticket for a seat in order to comply with our fire regulations, no exceptions. For safety reason, buggies or carrycots are not permitted in the auditorium.

DISABLED ACCESS

The Alley offers facilities for people with disabilities including designated seating in the auditorium, lift and specially adapted WC. There is also an induction loop hearing system in the auditorium (seats in Rows E-K are most suitable) and at the box office. Hearing aids should be set to the “T� feature. In order that staff can best assist you please make your requirements known at the time of booking.

Please note that a wheelchair is onsite if required. Lower gallery seats are suitable for wheelchair users. Disabled Access Guidelines are available from the box office or online www.alley-theatre.com Book Online at www.alley-theatre.com

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STROBE LIGHTING & SMOKE EFFECTS

Some performances may use special effects such as strobe lighting and smoke effects.

LATECOMERS

All evening performances commence at 8pm unless otherwise stated. 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 Alley management. All mobile phones must be switched off. Food and drink is not allowed in the auditorium at any time.

THE ALLEY CAFE BAR

Performances & Cabaret Style Events Performances in The Alley Cafe Bar have a limited capacity and patrons are advised to book in advance to avoid dispppointment.

Seating is allocated on a first come first served basis.

HIRING FACILITIES

The Main Auditorium, Resource Rooms and Gallery areas can be hired for functions. Specific rates apply for Community, Charitable, Amateur Dramatics groups and Private Sector customers. If your event is a staged performance The Alley will include details in the programme of events.

SUPPORT ACTS

If information on support acts is available The Alley management will inform customers of these in advance but on occasions this may not be possible.

DATA PROTECTION

The personal details required to administer your booking will be securely stored on an internal database. Please tell us if you do not wish to join our free mailing list and receive information about The Alley and related events. We will not pass on your details to other theatre organisation, unless you have given your permission to do so.

SMOKING POLICY

The Alley is a non-smoking facility.

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This information is available in a number of formats. For further information on alternative formats please contact: Tel: 028 7125 3253 Text Phone: 028 7137 6646 Email: equality@derrystrabane.com Book Online at www.alley-theatre.com

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