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Music Music
The Artisan Christmas Market
Strabane Chorale Christmas Concert
A Christmas Country with the Stars
Marie Curie Christmas Concert
Strabane Brass Band
Christmas Concert
Orange is The New Green
Christmas Special
Susan Mc Cann
The Logues New Years Eve
Eve Special
General Info
Seating plan
All the information in this programme is correct at time of printing. For updates please contact our Box Office: 028 7138 4444 or visit www.alley-theatre.com
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS
CHILDREN’S MUSIC
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST FRANK GALLIGAN
SAT 28TH SEPTEMBER, // 10:30AM-12:30PM // £5
International Music Day is on the 1st October, we want to spread the enthusiasm for writing songs and creating wonderful music. This is a fun filled music writing workshop where the children will use their writing skills to create their own music.
Christmas: Page 25-26 // Workshop
KIDS ART WORKSHOPS
Halloween: Page 17
ARTS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - ADULT
GLASS LANTERN WORKSHOP
Workshop
PORTRAIT
PAINTING
WITH ARTIST SHEILA BYRNE
SAT 28TH SEPTEMBER, 5TH, 12TH, 19TH OCTOBER // 10AM -1PM // £60 (4 WEEKS)
A 4- week course in portrait painting with acrylics. Whether you are hoping to learn from scratch or just improve your technique, all abilities are welcome. Materials and equipment are provided. All that is required is a desire to want to paint.
This will be an open workshop suitable for mixed abilities.
Join local sculpturer and ceramic artist Leona and learn to model and create your own glass lantern. This will involve painting and creating your own unique bespoke lantern. Each stage is demonstrated, costs include materials and lantern.
Suitable for all abilities.
IMBOKODO THE MUSICAL
FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
8:00PM // £15, £13 (CONCESSION)
All the way from South Africa, this female a cappella group exude such joy that it’s impossible not to get swept up in their energy. A musical show performed by an all female cast who share their stories to each other through dialogue, music and dance. The stories look at the struggle women from all aspects of life go through.
The women who left for exile to fight for the liberation of South Africa leaving their families behind.
The show is covered by beautiful sounds of Marimbas and indigenous instruments.
MICKY
BARTLETT THICC!
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
8.00PM // £16
After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his brand-new stand-up show “THICC!” to the Alley this Autumn! Bartlett is a comic who clearly knows absolutely what he’s doing. If you are looking for a rock-solid sure-fire stand-up who is going to get the crowd quaking with laughter look no further.
MUSICAL
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COLDPLACE
TUESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY // MUSIC
8:00PM // £20
Fans of Coldplay are in for a treat this September as the awardwinning tribute band Coldplace are coming to Strabane.
Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite
Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres.
If you love Coldplay, you don’t want to miss this amazing band.
CULTURE NIGHT BRIAN HASSAN
PSYCHIC SALLY
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
7:30PM // £26
The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour!
Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or reading one of her bestselling books, there is nothing quite like seeing Sally live on stage.
Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
FAIRYTALE
STAGE
SHOW PRESENTS: THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND LITTLE BO BEEP
SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
1:00PM // £12, £10 (CON), £40 (FAMILY OF FOUR)
Come along and join the Fairytale StageShow as they present two shows for the price of one!
In the first half of the show, help Little Bo Peep to find her lost sheep in this incredible interactive production.
The second half of this fun-filled show, features the classic story of the Three Little Pigs alongside the ‘Not Too Bad’ Big Bad Wolf!
Perfect for children aged 2-6 years old, there are lots of sing-along songs, games and puzzles that is certain to create lasting memories.
THE SEEGER SESSION REVIVAL
THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
8:00PM // £27.50
The Seeger Sessions Revival – The 13-piece band ‘reviving’ the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions album and live shows.
This diverse group of talented musicians deliver a high energy 2 hour-long onstage celebration with hits including ‘Old Dan Tucker’, ‘Jesse James’ and ‘American Land’ to name just a few. Made up of Fiddle, Banjo, Accordion, Steel Guitar, Whistle, a thumping rhythm section, a superb virtuosic 4-piece Brass section and strong group vocal harmonies.
Sit back and enjoy an evening of Traditional American Folk songs consisting of a Jambalaya of Bluegrass, Folk, Country, Dixieland, Gospel, Rock ‘N’ Roll and Rhythm & Blues.
CRAIC PRESENTS… A TRIBUTE TO JOHN & SHEILA MCELHINNEY
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
8:00PM // £10
Join us for this night dedicated to John & Sheila for their many years promoting & preserving music in the Lifford/Strabane area.
John & Sheila Mc Elhinney are two local musicians who have shared a lifetime of music together. We will take them on a nostalgic journey back in time to when they played in their Country dance band, Ceili Band & hosted many years of house sessions in their home.
The night will feature John, Sheila, their daughter & granddaughters, Donegal renowned fiddler Matt Mc Granaghan, Ceili dancers & artists from their extensive circle of friends.
Come along for a special night in celebration of two very special people.
MINDFUL MUSIC STUDIO PRESENTS: TRIBAL SONIC FUNK
FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER
8:00PM // £10
Following the success of his EP Launch of new music, Michéal has developed his new show: ‘Tribal Sonic Funk’ combining native instruments and styles from around the world and the record-breaking success of his New Music Video “Sovereign” on YouTube. (video icon) Credit: Karol McGonigle, Milkwood studios).
Michéal is touring Ulster in his semi converted Campervan, and this is a show for enthusiasts who embrace Michéal’s unique style.
BRENDAN QUINN
60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER
8.00PM // £25
Special guests: David James, James Quinn, Angela Reid. Brendan will embark upon a nationwide concert tour in 2024 with a full backing band of superb session musicians including Irish Trad legends Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne from Altan. Brendan will also include a few friends as guest stars.
Any music fans should not miss this fabulous celebration of great country music!
CABERET STYLE SEATING
CABERET STYLE SEATING
MUSIC
80’S ICONS SHOW
FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
8:00PM // £22
Coming to the Alley for the first time, don’t miss the 80’s Icon’s Show. Relive the magic of the 80s and hear all the greatest 80s hits by icons such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Go West, Paul Young, Phil Collins, Nik Kershaw, and many more...
A must-see for any true 80s fan. So, prepare for the ultimate 80s night out and a show that defines a decade.
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Q&A WITH AMAZON BEST SELLING AUTHOR
ELIZABETH SHARKEY
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
8:00PM // £10
‘Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World’ travels deep into Britain’s history to trace the events that led to its twentieth century musical explosion.
Completely rewriting the history of British pop music, Why Britain Rocked argues that The Beatles’ arrival that so surprised the world really shouldn’t have been a surprise at all.
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MATT MC GRANAGHAN PRESENTS:
EMBRACE
THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER
8:00PM // £17
Join Matt on the voyage of discovery using his own compositions which reflect the many occasions and moments of life where music is most often pertinent and appreciated.
This is further enhanced with a presentation on the history and evolution of music and will astound audience members with the infinite possibilities of music. After this outward look at music, Matt then brings his audience on a journey inwards and creates a space and moment for them to experience melody and harmony in a way most people may not have felt before or won’t have encountered in such a way.
Matt will be joined by a special guest on the night.
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER
8:00PM // £22.50
The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one.
Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At the Apollo (BBC) and Along for the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4).
DAVID O’ DOHERTY TINY PIANO MAN // COMEDY
DREAMWORLD PROMOTIONS
PRESENTS: ADVENTURES ON OLD MACDONALD’S FARM
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
3PM // £10, £35 (FAMILY OF FOUR)
Join us down on Old MacDonald’s Farm for fun, songs and excitement.
With an original script and brand-new songs along with many singalong favourites, this show is a thrill for younger children (ages 1-9).
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
8.00PM // £22
Experience a must-see music variety show as the acclaimed vocalist and musician, Brandon McPhee and his talented band deliver an electrifying performance. Join them for an unforgettable music experience.
Come listen to some of your favourite country music and other genres by Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, Andy Stewart, Jimmy Shand, Brandon McPhee, and Foster and Allen by the master of the button accordion. Enjoy Brandon singing his latest release – a duet single with Daniel O’ Donnell (released earlier this year).
THE BRANDON MCPHEE SHOW
NOW: www.alley-theatre.com / 028 71 384444
ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOPS HALLOWEEN AT THE ALLEY
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MOSIACS WORKSHOP
WITH ARTIST BERNIE WILSON
TUES 29TH & WED 30TH OCTOBER
// 10AM-1PM // £10
Create your very own signature hand crafted Mosaic using colourful broken tiles and learn the arrangement techniques, placement & cutting skills from initial design approaches to grouting the final piece.
HALLOWEEN ARTS & CRAFTS
WITH CAROLINE
DEVENNEY
THURS 31ST OCTOBER // 2-4PM // FREE (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
Hours of play and halloween fun with monster and witch characters, peg puppets, colourful hair, Google eyes, and spooky ghosts and bats to get into the Halloween spirit!
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MONDAY - 28TH OCTOBER HALLOWEEN AT THE ALLEY
BARKING DOG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
THE WHITTAKER GHOST
2PM // £4, £13 (FAMILY OF FOUR)
Adapted for children from a story by “G.B.S.”(Widely believed to be George Bernard Shaw)
A perfect treat for little ghouls and ghosts aged 5 – 10 years old
Based on a short story about a supposedly reallife ghost in Montreal in Canada. Anna Ducane
TEDDY IN SPOOKY WOOD
3:30PM // £4, £13 (FAMILY OF FOUR)
SUITABLE 0-6 YEAR OLDS
Sammy Ragdoll and her best friend Eddy
The Teddy are walking through the woods. She warns Eddy to stick to the path.
Eddy is easily distracted and has a tendency to wander off. Soon he is lost and letting his imagination run away with him. Join in with many elements of theatre, mime, puppetry and songs to join in with.
and her sisters visit their friend in town where they all stay with her friend’s uncle for the summer. All is fine while the weather is good but as the season ends - the goods times fade too. The old man tells them not to go outside as a storm approaches, they should have listened...
THURSDAY - 31ST OCTOBER
1PM AND 3.15PM
FREE - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
PARKY THE MAGICIAN HALLOWEEN
LEAVING FROM THE ALLEY THEATRE
MUST BE PRE - BOOKED // £4 10:45 AM RELAXED TRAIL FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS / AUTISM
Reckless are a 5 piece band celebrating the music of the one and only Bryan Adams. From summer of 69, Heaven, Kids Wanna Rock, Everything I Do, 18 till I Die and many many more this live show is not to be missed.
CLAUDIA BUCKLEY
THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
8.00PM // £25
In the space of just two years Claudia has had six no.1 singles in the Country charts in Ireland, and her recent self-penned single ‘Honeybee’ made the top 10 in the Irish pop charts.
Claudia grew up immersed in country music and her own unique sound, a blend of traditional country, pop, bluegrass speaks to this.
MUSIC
MUSIC
EMMA DORAN DILEMMA!
FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER
8:00PM // £15
It’s the post-apocalyptic world. There’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 19-year-old daughter or keep it for yourself? Is it better to be a 40-year-old grandmother or a 40-year-old new Mum. These are the dilemmas facing Emma Doran aged 39 and 7/8’s, even though the most obvious outcome is neither.
If turning 40 is the start of something new, what is it the end of? ... ah here, where’s me vape? Emma Doran is one of the most exciting stand-ups to emerge from these shores in years. She’s crammed so much into the last 20 years of her life that she is now officially the voice of 3 generations.
“YOU’D BE MAD TO MISS HER” - EVENING STANDARD.
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JURASSIC ROAR
SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
2:00PM // £10
FUN FOR ALL AGES ESPECIALLY FOR THE LITTLE DINOSAUR LOVERS!
Prepare to be AMAZED! With the latest animatronic technology and award-winning puppetry, you will be awestruck. The event is entertaining and educational as you get to experience up close some of the most realistic dinosaurs in the world.
The show centres around a magical professor who takes you back in time...65 million years to be precise. Meet Archie the cheeky anklysaurus.. meet Bluey the fun velociraptor. and many many more including a full-size Triceratops and T - Rex
PHIL COULTER LEGACY TOUR
SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
8:00PM // £30
“I don’t let the old man in “, explains Phil Coulter, quoting his hero Clint Eastwood on how, at 82, he’s keeping his pedal to the metal with a brand new Autumn tour.
In this brand new show LEGACY he takes a fresh look back into 60 years at the top of his game – so much music, so many songs, so many new stories, distilled into two hours of vintage gold.
Bringing their own special magic to the proceeding are his Special Guests George Hutton and Geraldine Branagan, proven favourites with Phil’s fans.
Quality from beginning to end. All in all a show not to be missed.
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AUTUMN/WINTER EVENTS GUIDE 2024
SOLE PURPOSE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
THE MARION HOTEL
BY CAITRIONA CUNNINGHAM
THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER
8:00PM // £12 (AGES 16+)
Directed by Patricia Byrne
Its 1979, Kitty is pregnant. She is on her own, not by choice. She arrives in a mother and baby home. Nothing could have prepared her for this. The young women hold each other up with sharp, dark humour against the backdrop of the war in the North of Ireland. Where do the babies go? No one talks about it, no one dares.
The play is based on Caitriona Cunningham’s lived experience of being in Marianvale Mother and Baby home in Newry.
CONAL GALLEN PRESENTS: MURPHY’S
AFTER OURS
FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
8:00PM // £24
“AFTER OURS” is the hilarious story of how the infamous Bridie Murphy (played by Conal Gallen), and her hapless husband Willie, have inherited their very own pub. Not only do they not have a clue what they are doing, but they enlist the help of their best friend and next-door neighbour, Betty Head. Along with her dim-witted son, Dick, they set out to bring the newly refurbished Swinging Diddy Pub into the 21st century. What can go wrong?
MARY KATE O FLANAGHAN PRESENTS:
MAKING A SHOW OF MYSELF
THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER
8:00PM // £15
A piece of theatre that has been described as “spellbinding” “uplifting” and “absolutely drowning in love” and has moved audiences to tears as well as making them roar with laughter.
In it, writer-performer Mary Kate O Flanagan (“an entertainer of the first rank” with “a refreshingly grounded positivity that is infectious”) makes a case for how storytelling shapes and sustains the human race. She distills what she has learnt in her lifelong study of stories for the audience, while sharing the true-life tales that made her a Grand Slam Champion Storyteller at The Moth on two continents and a TikTok sensation.
VICTORIA GEELAN PRESENTS:
CHASING AMY
FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
8.00PM // £12
Acclaimed vocalist Victoria Geelan returns to The Alley to celebrate the life and music of her greatest artistic influences: Amy Winehouse.
Both born in 1983, Victoria immediately fell in love with Amy’s vocal artistry and witty lyrics, closely following her musical career and her dramatic rise to fame in the early 2000s, which was cut tragically short with Amy’s untimely death in 2011. Chasing Amy is a compassionate exploration of the creative influences and development of the celebrated vocalist and songwriter.
CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOPS
‘O Christmas Tree’ Festive Arts & Crafts fun for all ages! SAT 23RD NOVEMBER // 2-4PM // FREE (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
Derry City & Strabane District Council’s Child Protection Policy
Workshops for children require the children to be 7years+ unless accompanied with an adult. Children must be escorted to and from events by a responsible Adult. Parents are required to register their child at each workshop.
INTERGENERATIONAL CRAFT WORKSHOPS
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
WITH ARTIST GLORIA PERRY (URNEY CREATIONS)
SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
// £20 (ADULTS) £10 (CHILDREN) 1-3PM // AGE 11YRS – 80 YEARS
This Christmas crafts workshop for families to create to produce your own unique Christmas Angel. A popular family bonding time. // Workshop
NEIL DELAMERE: ACHILLES NEIL
SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 8:00PM // £25
Join one of Ireland’s favourite comics as he takes on life’s absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don’t miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.
*Does not contain any actual Greek mythology
“No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit” -The Irish Times // COMEDY
CHRISSY MAC
THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
8:00PM // £21.50
Join one of the new faces on the country music circuit for an evening of country classics, showband hits and some nostalgic rock and roll sing alongs. Guaranteed to have you struggling to stay in your seats for a night of music and memories with his live band and special guests from the country music scene.
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SAT 30 NOV: SOLD OUT EXTRA NIGHT ADDED
LIVE IN CONCERT
FRIDAY 29TH & SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
8.00PM // TICKETS: £27.50
Onóir Are Bringing Their Amazing Live Show to Strabane! Get ready to be swept away by the soulstirring vocals and harmonies from Onóir, the sensational new Donegal folk group. Their world class sound brings a new dimension to your favourite ballads and songs. An Onóir concert will blow your mind. Truly, their performance is not to be missed.
As they put their own stamp on the songs that we all love. But be prepared for a few pleasant surprises as they delve into Americana, heart rending Soul and a little bit of Country. In addition to top quality vocals, there’s fun and laughter along the way.
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STUDIO 1 CRAFT CENTRE CIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALLEY THEATRE PRESENT:
THE ARTISAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER
2PM - 6PM // FREE ADMISSION
A showcase for skilled designers, makers & creators to sell their handmade products and an opportunity for our local community to see demonstrations of some heritage crafts like wool spinning and dying, felting techniques, pottery and black smithing. A chance to see behind the scenes activity that goes into handcrafted items and have a go yourself!
Have a drink while browsing the stalls, listen to some local choirs and immerse yourself in our Christmas experience. Meet The Grinch and visit Santa & Mrs Claus in their grotto, take your own family photos with them all. Post your Santa letters in our special post box, and add a wish to our Wish Tree, children can enter our colouring competition and get their face painted. ALL FOR FREE!
Check out @studio1 craft centre CIC on Facebook for more details.
STRABANE CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER
8.00PM // £12
The Choir, under the direction of Gerard Bradley is delighted to be back at the Alley for a very special Christmas concert.
Launched in February 2015 as Strabane Chamber Choir, but due to a steady increase in membership the choir has been renamed as Strabane Chorale. They first won the Mixed Voice in Navan in May 2019 and after the resumption of the festival, were delighted to be winners again in May 2023 and most recently May 2024.
A CHRISTMAS COUNTRY WITH THE STARS
SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER
8:00PM // £25
The hugely popular ‘Christmas Country with the Stars Show’ returns for another festive cracker of a night!
The stellar line up will include the hilarious Gary Gamble and his surreal impressions of Daniel O’Donnell, the energetic Shawn Cuddy, the internet sensation Owen Mac, the young rising star Gavin Gribben, Strabane’s own Curtis Magee and the truckers’ favourite Joe Moore. Each of the stars will perform their trademark hit songs with a festive sparkle making this a show you won’t want to miss!
STRABANE MARIE CURIE
FUNDRAISING GROUP PRESENTS:
MARIE CURIE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER
7.30PM // £8.50
Join us for this very heart-warming festive evening. There will be seasonal music performed by special guests and scripture readings by our local clergy. Please come along and help support this worthy cause.
STRABANE BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER
8.00PM // £8.50
Festive feel good vibes as Strabane Brass Band gives you Christmas classics with all the trimmings. Strabane Brass Band will treat you to festive favourites, yuletide greats and audience carols the whole family will love.
RO BOYLE PRESENTS:
ORANGE IS THE NEW GREEN
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER
8:00PM // £17 (AGES 16+)
Following the success of Orange is the new Green – The writers, production team and cast are bringing a one time only Christmas Special to the Alley theatre this December.
As the community of Strabane has become accustomed to Big Billy and his eccentric new identity, as Ireland’s only Catholic Orangeman, the Gallagher household prepares for a new arrival due on Christmas day.
Nosey Nora is loving the bars, whilst Rev Benjamin and Fr Devine wrestle who will be officiating at the Christening.
As a two man team the bumbling active service unit may need to gain a new recruit for some pre-Christmas activity. With a few twists and turns and plenty of laughs this one off Christmas Special promises to be a feast of festive laughter – with a brand new script and audience favourites – THEY’RE BACK even ‘oranger’ than the last time.
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COUNTRY SHOWTIME PRODUCTIONS
SUSAN MC CANN SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
THURSAY 12TH DECEMBER
8:00PM // £27
Join Susan as she takes a trip down memory lane performing along with her live band. Susan’s special guest for this tour will be her granddaughter, Sinead, performing some special duets including the hugely popular “Grandpa Tell ‘Bout The Good Old Days”.
Also joining Susan on stage will be her husband of over 50 years, Denis Heaney, playing accordion who has been her manager and mentor for all those years.
THE LOGUES
NEW YEAR’S
EVE EVE SPECIAL
MONDAY 30TH DECEMBER
8.00PM // TICKETS: £18.50
It’s our annual New Year’s Eve Eve Party!
Christmas is over and just before you go out for New Year’s Eve you might as well join us for a massive party! The Logues return to the Alley Theatre for what is now something of an Alley tradition, their New Year’s Eve Eve Show.
The Logues have become one of the most sought-after live acts in the country due to their inimitable ‘psycho ceilidh’, ‘whiskey-soaked-folk’ style and raucous performances made up of a mix of high energy original material and covers of classic songs that have been given the unique ‘Logues twist’.
SATURDAY
18TH JANUARY
TICKETS £15
SATURDAY
25TH JANUARY
TICKETS £20
COMING SOON TO THE ALLEY THEATRE IN 2025
THE ILLEGALS WITH NIAMH KAVANAGH
STRABANE DRAMA FESTIVAL KIERAN GOSS AND ANNIE KINESELLA
FRIDAY
7TH FEBRUARY SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY
FRI 14TH - SAT 22ND MARCH FRIDAY 28TH MARCH ULSTER ORCHESTRA
General Information
Box Office Information
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pm and one hour before performances.
HOW TO BOOK
By Telephone: Call (028)71384444 during box office hours.
In person: Call into the box office during office hours, online www.alley-theatre.com
Payment can be made by cash, credit/debit card and/or Alley Theatre vouchers. Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded under any circumstances. All information detailed in the programme of events is correct at time of print, however the management reserves the right to alter, add or cancel performances without prior notice if a circumstance makes this unavoidable.
Concessions:
Available on selected performances for those under 16 and over 60 years. School group discounts are also available please contact the box office for more information.
Children:
Children under two years will only be permitted to productions aimed at children. All children must have a ticket for a seat. Buggies or carrycots are not permitted in the auditorium.
Latecomers:
All evening performances start 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.
Auditorium:
The use of cameras, video cameras and use of mobile phones are not permitted in the auditorium. All mobile phones must be switched off. Food & drink is not allowed in the auditorium unless otherwise stated.
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 Theatre.
Disabled Access:
The Alley Theatre offer facilities for people with disabilities including designated seating in the auditorium, lift and specifically adapted WC.
There is an induction loop hearing system in the auditorium (Rows E- K are most suitable) and the box office. Hearing aids should be set to the ‘T’ feature. Please make your requirements known at the time of booking. A wheelchair is on site if required. Lower gallery seats are suitable for wheelchairs. Disabled\Access Guidelines are available from the box office or at www.alley-theatre.com
Access for All Membership Scheme:
Our Access for All Membership scheme has been designed for people with physical/ sensory or cognitive disabilities. It is FREE to join. For further information please contact the Box Office on 028 71 384444 or alley. theatre@derrystrabane.com www.alley-theatre.com/accessibility
Relaxed Performances:
Relaxed Performances are open to everyone, but the environment has been specifically adapted for families with children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, individuals with sensory and communication conditions, with learning disabilities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
Strobe Lighting & Smoke Effects
Some performances may use special effects ie strobe lighting & smoke effects.
Smoking Policy:
The Alley Theatre is a non – smoking facility which includes vaping.
Hiring of Facilities:
To hire our facilities please contact us on alley.theatre@derrystrabane.com
Seating Plan
The Alley Theatre is working towards becoming Autism Friendly and have achieved the Autism NI Impact Champion Award
