Group Outings

GROUP OUTINGS

Here at the Market Place Theatre, Armagh we have a fantastic line up of shows and events. But we believe in offering the group organiser so much more than that. Realising and understanding the difficulties associated with planning an evening out for a large group of people and with that in mind, we offer a group booking advice service which provides the group organiser with all the support and assistance they should ever need to arrange the perfect outing. Please read on.

Group Booking Service…

We all know that group bookings are more complicated and require a little more time than individual bookings would, and at The Market Place, you can take all the time you need to get your booking just right. You will receive personal assistance, information and advice dedicated to ensuring all your requirements are met.

We can offer you advice on any aspect of your visit, not just the booking. For example, if you require information on coach hire contacts, parking, etc, just ask and we will endeavour to help.

If you or any of your group requires special assistance, then let us know and we will be happy to make arrangements for staff to be on hand on the evening of a show to provide assistance to group leaders. All bookings are followed up by letters of confirmation which clearly confirm your booking, and give detailed information on payment. We also provide advance notification of events allowing you to book before the crowds.

Outreach…

We can offer presentations in the comfort of your own venue regarding the facilities, events, exhibitions and workshops on offer at The Market Place Theatre. These presentations can of course be tailored to meet the needs of your group.

From time to time, visiting companies to the theatre offer workshops and talks to accompany their performances. Where appropriate, details of such outreach projects will be forwarded to groups.

Discounts…

We always aim to give you the best deal possible. At The Market Place Theatre, we believe our shows are always reasonably priced, with concession rate tickets available for many events. In addition to this, for every ten seats you book, the eleventh is offered free of charge. This applies to most shows throughout the year.

Seating…

The seating in the Market Place Theatre’s Main Auditorium is located on three different levels as follows:

Stalls                                                 Ground Floor

Mid Gallery                                          First Floor

Upper Gallery                                      Second Floor

Please visit the seating plan section of our website by clicking here to view a copy of our seating plan, which highlights the seats reserved for your group.

Please be aware that your group may be seated across different levels of the auditorium. In this case, you may wish to divide your group accordingly in advance of arriving at the Theatre. Front of House staff will be on hand to assist your group to their seats and answer any queries you may have, but our staff cannot be held responsible for supervising children.

Special Assistance…

Our staff are delighted to provide special assistance, if required, to disabled and other theatregoers. Facilities include lifts to all levels of the building, an infra-red system to assist patrons with hearing difficulties, spaces for wheelchairs, disabled toilets, and street-level access to the building for wheelchair users. Should any member of your group require the use of any of these facilities, please contact The Box Office 028 3752 1821 as soon as possible. 

Payment…

If your booking is for a value up to and including £250.00 full payment must be made at the time of booking. If your booking is for a value greater than £250.00, then a 20% deposit is payable at the time of booking with the remainder payable within 28 days.

If the performance takes place within 28 days of your booking, full payment is required within 7 days of your booking.

Once your deposit has been paid, the number of seats you have reserved, is the number of seats which must be paid for in full. Groups will not be admitted without possession of a valid ticket.

Paying for your tickets could not be easier. We accept payment at our Box Office [028 3752 1821] by cash, cheque, and most major credit cards. We are also pleased to accept payment in euro. Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Market Place Theatre’.

Once purchased, tickets are your property, and we are unable to refund their value to you, or exchange them for another performance.

Hospitality…

Footlights Bar & Bistro, our on-site bar | restaurant, will gladly take care of all your food and drinks requirements. Please visit the Food & Drink section here. For the comfort and enjoyment of all our patrons, we kindly request that no food or drink is taken into the Main Auditorium.

Coach | Car Parking…

Car parking is provided in St Patrick’s Trian multi-storey car park, which can be accessed from English Street [entrance beside St Patrick’s Trian], or from Castle Street [entrance in front of St Patrick’s Church Of Ireland Cathedral]. Simply follow signs for the Theatre, St Patrick’s Trian, or the Tourist Information Centre. You can gain direct access to the theatre from the top level of this car park. Disabled parking is available. Please note that due to height restrictions, this car park is not suitable for mini-buses | coaches.

Coaches are free to let passengers alight at any of the following points:

• in front of the Library on Market Street [recommended for patrons with special needs]
• just behind the Theatre on Castle Street
• at the corner of College Street and English Street [beside the Tourist Information Centre]. Directly behind the Tourist Information Centre is a set of steps which lead onto the top level of St Patrick’s Trian car park. The Theatre is on the opposite side of the car park across a pedestrian walkway.

Coaches will then have to continue to the Armagh City Hotel or the Navan Centre Coach Parks, as coach parking is not permitted at any of the above points. Armagh City Hotel is located on Friary Road and provides the nearest available, convenient coach parking. The coach parking area is located at the back of the hotel. The Navan Centre is located on the Killylea Road outside Armagh, and coach parking is available here during daytime hours only.

Coaches carrying disabled patrons may enter Market Square via Market Street for drop-off only.

We would strongly recommend that you make arrangements with your coach company regarding parking, and drop off and collection of patrons, well in advance of your visit.

Arrival Time…

To ensure you get full enjoyment from your visit, we recommend you aim to arrive at the Theatre 15 minutes in advance of the performance time. This enables our staff to seat your group in comfort and allows us to ensure everyone is fully at ease before the performance commences. Please be aware that due to the often tight schedule of performances, we are regretfully unable to postpone the start of any performance for latecomers. Latecomers will be asked to wait for a suitable break in the performance before being admitted, and in some cases this may be the interval.