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The Lyric Theatre Presents
The Absence Of Women
Gerry and Iggy, two labourers from Belfast face the end of their lives in a London hostel talking of the present and thinking of the past. They argue about who has the biggest liver, the names of tube stations and whether they should go back to Belfast or not. But where are the women in their lives? ‘The Absence of Women’ is a funny and poignant play about the life journey of two ordinary Belfast men. More

Performances: Wednesday 10th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £15 & £13 (concession)


The Rare Oul Times
Set in 1950’s Dublin the action takes place in the back bar of The Bailey Pub, where the audience are eavesdroppers as two of Ireland’s most volatile drinkers and literary figures, Brendan Behan and Patrick Kavanagh, discuss with great humour their lives, loves, successes and failures. The energetic and pacey dialogue highlights the complexities of both men, their fiery temperaments, their love of the written and spoken word and their frustrated longings for recognition. ‘The Rare Oul’ Times’ allows Behan to be at his most outrageous and Kavanagh to be at his most vitriolic, and as in life the humour, poetry, songs and pints of porter flow as fast as the river Liffey itself. ‘A great piece of theatre that expertly captures a certain magical time in Dublin’ - Irish News More

Performances: Thursday 11th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £11 & £9 (concession)


Armagh City Bars Got Talent
Armagh Friends of Africa present a night of unparalelled entertainment and craic.Pride of place goes to a selection of local talent (hand-picked during a series of karaoke events in the local pubs).Also appearing are Johnny Brooks (Garth Brooks impersonator) , The Do-Rightlys (rock band) ,The Armagh School of Irish Dancers and Armagh\'s own Harry and Dixie (with band). Compere is the hilarious BIG O. More

Performances: Friday 12th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £20


The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui
‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ is one of Brecht's best known plays. It is an alarming and savagely hilarious allegory of Hitler's rise to power, in which the Fuhrer is portrayed as charismatic Chicago gangster Arturo Ui, endeavouring to seize the city's fruit and vegetable racket from top-dog Al Capone. He systematically seduces the public and eliminates his political rivals in his bid for total domination. This is Political theatre at its best and most powerful. Six actor/musicians will play over fifty characters to bring this powerful story to life in true Bruiser physical style. Unnerving and scathing; the battle for political status and the corruption of power still fill our newspapers today. When credits crunch, to whom do we turn? Arturo Ui offers protection and freedom - at a very large price. More

Performances: Friday 12th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £12 & £10 (concession)


The Fureys & Davey Arthur
One of our most popular entertainers, The Fureys & Davey Arthur make their 10th visit to the Market Place on our 10th Anniversary. There is nothing we can say about these legends of Irish Music that isn’t already known, so don’t miss this St Patricks weekend special when you can hear them sing all their hits including ‘I Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet Sixteen’, ‘The Green Fields Of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal Away’, and many more. More

Performances: Saturday 13th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £18 & £16 (concession)

John Hewitt Society
Poetry Reading: Ciaran Carson & Sinead Morrissey
Ciaran Carson (b. 1948) is the author of nine books of poetry and four prose works, and the winner of several awards including the Irish Times Irish Literature Prize, the T. S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize for Best Poetry Collection for Breaking News in 2003. His translation of Dante's Inferno won the Oxford Weidenfeld Translation Prize, and he is an honorary member of the Irish Translators' and Interpreters' Association. He held positions in the Traditional Music and Literature departments of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland between 1975 to 1998, and is currently Centre Director of the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University, Belfast. Sinead has published four collections of poetry: There Was Fire in Vancouver (1996); Between Here and There (2002); The State of the Prisons (2005); and Through the Square Window (2009). She was the 2002 Poetry International Writer in Residence at the Royal Festival Hall and is currently Writer in Residence at Queen's University, Belfast. Having lived and worked in Japan and New Zealand, she now lives in Northern Ireland. She was selected by the British Council to take part in the Writers' Train Project in China in 2003. In 2007 she was awarded a Lannan Literary Fellowship. More

Performances: Tuesday 16th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)


Frances Black
The ever-popular Frances Black is delighted to return once more to the Market Place Theatre to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Frances is sure to enchant with her unique blend of gorgeous singing and personal anecdotes, and her singing reflects her inner strength and spirit. The extent of Frances’ popularity and talent has been reflected in the awards and accolades that she has received for her albums and live performances. She has twice been the recipient of one of the highest honours in Irish music, the prestigious Irish Recorded Music Association’s Best Irish Female Award. In addition, the excellence of her live performances saw her receiving the ‘Best Solo Artist’ and ‘Overall Winner’ accolades at the Celtic Fusion Festival Awards. "The sweetest voice of Ireland".... Nanci Griffith More

Performances: Wednesday 17th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £21


Billie-Jo Spears & Philomena Begley
Having recorded 25 albums and numerous singles, Ireland’s undisputed ‘Queen of Country Music’, Philomena Begley has graced the charts many times over the years. She now embarks on a special tour to celebrate 45 years in the music business. Philomena always turns in a top quality performance that reveals why there’s no arguing her status as Queen of Country Music. As Daniel O’Donnell, a long time friend and fan once said “When Philomena sings a song you believe her, you feel that she’s experienced every emotion she expresses. That’s a unique gift for a singer.” Billie Jo Spears landed country hits during the '70s, thanks to a sultry, bluesy voice that earned her a devoted following. With hits including ‘Blanket On The Ground’, ’57 Chevrolet’ and ‘Lonely Hearts Club’, Billie Jo has toured extensively. More

Performances: Friday 19th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £23.50


Ahhhh!
Welcome to Jay’s world, where bubbles, a pet pig, mysterious plants and more play a part in creating moments of Ahhhh!!... as beauty, magic and small delights are revealed as he settles into his new home. Combining music, illusion and physical theatre, Ahhhh!! is the latest production from PigNut Productions directed and designed with loving care for very young children between 18 months and 4 years. More

Performances: Saturday 20th Mar 2010 - One Night Only at 1pm & 3pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £5


City Of Armagh Festival Of Speech & Drama
More than one thousand competitors will take part in the 13th Annual Speech And Drama Festival during this week. Saturday’s Gala Presentation Of Special Awards and Prizes is an opportunity to enjoy highlights from the many competitions held during Festival Week. More

Performances: Monday 22nd Mar 2010 to Saturday 27th Mar 2010 at 3.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £3


Give My Head Peace - Live & Dangerous
GIVE MY HEAD PEACE- LIVE AND DANGEROUS! After last years sell out show Ma, Da, Cal, Billy and Uncle Andy are back. Political scandals are rocking the province - now is the time for an honest upright hero. Someone you can trust. Yes Uncle Andy has decided he has to save Ulster. Meanwhile Ma reckons that 40 years of being faithful to Da is enough. It’s time for a change, will Da break down in tears or break out the champagne? Give My Head Peace live! Expect plenty of fun, a little bit of politics and lots of laughs as the Gang plus special guest George Jones let rip and give recent events the unique Give My Head Peace treatment. GMHP live- proving that 108 MLAs are not the only comedians in the country. Show contains adult references. Responsibility for allowing under 12s to view lies with accompanying adult. More

Performances: Wednesday 24th Mar 2010 to Thursday 25th Mar 2010 at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £19.50


2010 Ulster Schools Irish Drama Finals
The 2010 Ulster Finals of the Schools’ Irish Drama Competitions, Féile Uladh, An Cumann Scoildrámaíochta returns for the second year to the Market Place Theatre. After the Official Opening of Féile Uladh there will be a feast of over 20 plays performed by schools and youth groups from throughout the nine counties of Ulster over two days. Entries will have qualified from the four regional Féilte in Gaoth Dobhair, Derry, Newry and Belfast. Adjudication and presentation of awards will follow the final performance. More

Performances: Friday 26th Mar 2010 to Saturday 27th Mar 2010 at 10am & 2pm | 7pm Fri only.
Ticket Prices: £4 & £2 (concession) per session


15 In Armagh
Andrew Parkinson, Executive Head Chef of Jamie Oliver's renowned 'Fifteen' flagship restaurant in London, will cook up a storm with a catering demonstration, and question and answer session. More

Performances: Monday 29th Mar 2010 to Tuesday 30th Mar 2010 at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £20


Liam Reilly & Bagatelle
At the forefront of the Irish Music scene now for over 40years, Liam Riley and Bagatelle have sold over 5 million albums worldwide. Over the years they have shared a stage with icons such as Bob Marley, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan to name but a few, and are still in huge demand on the live circuit with regular tours in the USA, Europe and Asia. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear all the well-known hits such as ‘Summer in Dublin’, ‘Is It Raining in Paris?’, ‘Second Violin’ and ‘Streets of New York’. Book early as it’s sure to sell-out. More

Performances: Wednesday 7th Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All Seats £17.50


Sive
This is a story of greed, sex and bitterness, of a scheming matchmaker and a resentful woman forcing a beautiful young girl to marry an old man for money. Sive is a young and beautiful orphan who lives with her uncle Mike, and wife Mena. A local matchmaker wants Sive to marry an old man. He convinces Mike and Mena to organise the marriage. They will receive a sum of two hundred pounds as soon as she marries him. However, Sive is in love with a young man, Liam Scuab. But Liam is not suitable and is refused permission to marry Sive. Sive is distraught but is forced to do the will of her uncle and his bitter wife. Faced with an unthinkable future she takes the only choice left to her. Set against the harsh poverty and difficult times of 1950s Ireland, ‘Sive’ caused considerable controversy on its debut in February 1959. Since then it has become an established part of Ireland’s theatrical canon. More

Performances: Friday 9th Apr 2010 to Saturday 10th Apr 2010 at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £11 & £9 (concession)


Talon: The Best Of The Eagles
Recognised throughout the Industry as the definitive exponents of recreating the immensely powerful vocals and exact musical reproduction of the Eagles, Talon’s new production promises to deliver yet another stunning show for existing and new fans alike. The first half features each track from the iconic Hotel California album which spawned classic hits such as ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’, ‘Wasted Time’, ‘Last Resort’ and of course the anthem of a generation, ‘Hotel California’. The second half of the concert delivers all the classic hits taken from all the Eagles albums evoking nostalgic memories by way of great lyrics, harmony, melody and not forgetting those guitar solos which in themselves have become instantly identifiable in their own right. More

Performances: Tuesday 13th Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All Seats £17.50


Memories Are Made Of Hits
Barry Walker’s ‘Smackee’ have established themselves as the UK’s foremost show group with their productions of ‘Abba The Show’ and ‘Phantom & The Musicals’. Now they are back with their previous sell-out show ‘Memories Are Made Of Hits’ accompanied by some of the best musicians in the business. The show will take you on a nostalgic journey of fantastic musical memories from the 1950s through the 1960s, featuring artists such as Elvis, Buddy Holly, Billy Fury, Del Shannon, Walker Bros, Connie Francis, Dusty Springfield, The Shadows, Doris Day, plus many more, providing wonderful memories from that period when the Hit Parade was King. Book early. More

Performances: Thursday 15th Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £16.50


Hungry Hearts
A night not to be missed! Hear this live band recreate the sights and sounds of the e street band, and the boss himself playing all the hits from ‘Born To Run’, ‘Born In The USA’, ‘The River’ and more. These guys rock all night long! More

Performances: Friday 16th Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £14.50


The Three Irish Tenors
The Three Irish Tenors performances are an honest, loving, and vital portrait of Irish culture and friendship. Each moment is filled with the passion and life which has been the calling card of the group. Their live performance encapsulates the energy and versatility of the group. The mix of music is derived from their vast experience and range of repertoire as well as from popular demand. From ‘Sailing’ to ‘Nessun Dorma’ and from ‘The Songs of Cork’ to the ‘Irish American Medley’ there is magic to suit all ages and taste. More

Performances: Saturday 17th Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £18.50


Back To The 80's
Remember the 80’s? When bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool? When hair was big and shoulder pads even bigger? From the era that brought the world The Rubik's Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this "totally awesome" musical. Songs include ‘Material Girl’, ‘Walking On Sunshine’, ‘Centrefold’, ‘Kids In America’, ‘500 Miles’, ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’, ‘Don't Worry Be Happy’, ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’, ‘Footloose’… and lots, lots more. More

Performances: Wednesday 21st Apr 2010 to Sunday 25th Apr 2010 at 8.00pm | 2pm Sat.
Ticket Prices: £12.50 & £10 | £8 Sat matinee


Miles Davis Kind Of Blue Sessions
Celebrating fifty years of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, this is a rare chance to see this masterpiece performed live by some of Ireland’s leading musicians. The show will include narration by BBC Radio Ulster’s Linley Hamilton. The narration will set the scene by giving accounts of Miles' life and work, in the months leading up to, and the huge success following, this groundbreaking recording. The programme will also include an original work written for this event by bandleader John Leighton. The musicians performing are Linley Hamilton [trumpet, narration], Tom Harrisson [alto saxophone], Jeremy Lyons [tenor saxophone], John Leighton [piano], Damien Evans [bass], David Lyttle [drums]. More

Performances: Thursday 22nd Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.30pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £13


Michael McHale
Belfast-born pianist Michael McHale is one of the most talked-about young pianists to emerge from Northern Ireland in recent years. He came to widespread public attention as winner of the 2009 Terence Judd/Hallé Award and has established himself as one of the leading Irish pianists of his generation. Highlights of his successful international career to date include critically acclaimed début recitals in Washington DC and the National Concert Hall, Dublin, and performances with Barry Douglas and Camerata Ireland. Recently, Michael was honoured to perform Rachmaninov's Paganini Rhapsody with the Ulster Orchestra at the re-opening concert of the Ulster Hall, Belfast. The programme for Armagh includes music by Liszt, Mozart, Rachmaninov and Ian Wilson. ‘…pianism that was tastefully gestured, delicately graded and infallibly clear’ - The Irish Times More

Performances: Saturday 24th Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £12 & £10 (concession)


Ardal O'Hanlon - ALMOST SOLD OUT
Ardal O'Hanlon is an award-winning comedian and actor, star of ‘Father Ted’ and ‘My Hero’. A highly acclaimed stand up, Ardal has toured to sell out audiences internationally, including extensive live work across the US, Canada, Australia, the Far East and Europe, and has released two top ten stand up DVD's. Ardal continues to be one of the most sought after comedians. Ardal takes the title role in RTE’s series ‘Val Falvey’ and is currently writing a play for a leading International theatre - as well as developing work for television. Ardal's debut book, ‘The Talk of the Town’ proved to not only be a Best Seller - but has recently been voted one of the 1001 books of all time to read before you die. More

Performances: Friday 30th Apr 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All Seats £17.50


Colin Murphy
When he’s not scribbling notes on the set of RTE’s ‘The Panel’, or reading the news for the next week of BBC’s ‘The Blame Game’, comedian Colin Murphy is perfecting his material for his first true love, stand-up comedy. His distinct fusion of edgy ‘in your face’ topical satire, with acute observational material make him a highly original and much sought after performer. It was Colin’s barnstorming comedy routines which brought him directly into the public eye, including sell-outs at the 1999-2005 Edinburgh Festivals – earning him huge critical and industry acclaim. Internationally, Colin has headlined shows in New York, Boston, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brussels, and two ‘Just For Laughs’ Comedy Festivals in Montreal. ‘Observational humour at its very best, impeccably delivered by this extremely talented, loveable rogue’ – The List More

Performances: Saturday 1st May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All Seats £17.50


Kevin McAleer
Following his highly-acclaimed sell-out UK tour, Kevin McAleer returns in triumph to Armagh with the very latest 2010 upgrade of his version of Reality. It’s an increasingly strange parallel universe of paranoia, delusion, and high class nonsense as the Tyrone space cadet grabs the wrong end of the stick in every situation and hangs on for dear life. McAleer’s enduring popularity is based on a solid reputation for writing highly original, hilarious material, performed with his trademark timing and delivery, which has made him an inspiration not just for audiences, but for a whole generation of comedians in Ireland and the UK. Come and catch a master class from the original godfather of gibberish. ‘The nearest thing to comedy perfection that I have ever seen’ - Dallas Morning News More

Performances: Sunday 2nd May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All Seats £14


Flowers Of Edinburgh
Featuring Markethill Ulster Scots Fiddle Orchestra, Highland Dance and Theatre dance, Lambeg, Pipes, Drummers and Bluegrass Guitar, this concert is a culmination of the years’ activities for those receiving tuition in Markethill. In their 12th year of organization MACN invite all to this celebration of Ulster Scots culture. More

Performances: Friday 7th May 2010 - One Night Only at 7.30pm.
Ticket Prices: £10 & £5 (concession)


First Things First
Pete and George are old friends - such good old friends that George has been Pete’s best man at both of his weddings. Pete, now happily married to Sarah, is appalled when George arrives with news that his first wife was not killed in a climbing accident as they had thought, but is alive and well and keen to resume her life with Pete! This unexpected revelation leads to a series of hilarious situations as Peter and George try to find a way out of this desperate plight without upsetting either of Pete’s wives or his powerful mother-in-law! More

Performances: Saturday 8th May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £10 & £8 (concession)


Morecambe
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of his untimely final curtain, ‘Morecambe’ celebrates the extraordinary life of Britain's best loved comic - Eric Morecambe. Featuring the multi-talented Bob Golding - who could have been born to play Eric - penned by the brilliant Tim Whitnall and directed by solo-maestro Guy Masterson, Morecambe is a must-see for all fans of classic British comedy. So come laugh, come cry, and come celebrate "the tall one with glasses" who had that twinkle in his eye and shared it with us all. More

Performances: Wednesday 12th May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £12 & £10 (concession)


Beating Berlusconi
Fresh from ecstatic reviews and a huge word-of-mouth following, this lump in your throat comedy arrives at The Market Place Theatre. Despite threats from his wife and bank manager, in May 2005 middle-aged Kenny Noonan travels to Istanbul to watch Liverpool play AC Milan in the Champions’ League final. He carries the scars of thirty years as a Red - Heysel, Hillsborough, Alex Ferguson - and of living in a city which has been demonised. ‘Beating Berlusconi’ is a story of love and friendship, of defeat and of victory. It is also based on the bizarre true story of a real Liverpool fan who ended up sitting next to Silvio Berlusconi at the Attaturk Stadium. ‘Beating Berlusconi’ is the hilarious story of one man’s attempt to rediscover his belief in himself, his club, his city and his class. ‘Writer John Graham Davies can certainly hit a punch line. This play isn’t just based on a true story. It’s based on thousands’ –Liverpool Post More

Performances: Thursday 13th May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £12 & £10 (concession)


Adrian Knight Comedy Hynoptic Show
International hypnotist and illusionist Adrian Knight returns with his exhilarating show for a night of mind-boggling entertainment. Featuring a mixture of mind reading and levitation, the show will see members of the audience become participants, believing they are famous pop stars, film actors and ballet dancers. Adrian can command people to act like chickens and goldfish and make others believe they are Martians. With his magnetic personality and sharp sense of wit a veritable feast of fun is guaranteed and it will indeed be A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER!! More

Performances: Friday 14th May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £14.50 & £12 (concession)


Frankie Gavin & De Dannan
For many years super group De Dannan were the forerunners in the Irish traditional music world but after 33 years, 14 albums and a number of changes in the line up, the group disbanded in 2003. In August 2009, original founding member and world famous fiddle player Frankie Gavin unleashed a new De Dannan which in his own words “will reflect a De Dannan of the 21st century”. The new De Dannan line up is led by original De Dannan member Frankie Gavin on fiddle, flutes and whistles with Michelle Lally on vocals, Damien Mullane on accordian, Mike Galvin on bouzouki and guitars and Eric Cunningham on percussion, flutes and whistles. ‘Frankie Gavin and De Dannan are the jewel in the crown, and as the musicians hit top gear some of the fast reels in particular are mesmerizing’ - The Irish Examiner More

Performances: Saturday 15th May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £19

Southern Regional College Presents
End Of Year Play
Southern Regional College are delighted to be performing their Final Major Project in the Market Place Theatre. As part of the BTEC National Diploma In Performing Arts, SRC second year students present their end of year show. This is the culmination of two year’s work and draws on all of the 18 units the students have studied since joining SRC. Previous production have included ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’, and last year’s ‘Night of Variety’ was a great success. More

Performances: Friday 21st May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £8 & £4 (concession)

Stage Art Presents
The Student Showcase
Stage Art is proud to showcase its many talented students to the local community this May. Come along to witness the best from the up-and-coming school of performing Arts; Stage Art. Stage Art is a dedicated performing community that strives to give its students the best of opportunities and training. A night of musical and dramatic talent not to be missed! More

Performances: Saturday 22nd May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £10 & £8 (concession)


The Wilders
Playing storming country, bluegrass and old-time tunes with the pure essence of early rockabilly, The Wilders deliver a blistering fiddle/banjo/dobro/slap bass hoedown, full of whizz-bang music that is as infectious, fun loving and good time as you will ever hear. Led by the eponymous Ike Sheldon on lead vocals and guitar, The Wilders is made up of multi-award winning fiddler Betse Ellis, string virtuoso Phil Wade on dobro, mandolin and banjo and dazzling bassist Nate Gawron. The energetic quartet’s high-octane live performances have won them many accolades, including a Herald Angel [the Edinburgh Fringe Festival equivalent of an Oscar]. This performance should not be missed, as it promises a massively entertaining feast of energetic, passionate and kick-ass bluegrass, country and foot-tappingly good ol’ times! "They generate the kind of tunes that should, by rights, leave a vapour trail" - The Scotsman More

Performances: Saturday 22nd May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All Seats £14


The Caretaker
Davies, an ageing down-and-out, is given shelter by the kindly but vulnerable Aston. He quickly settles in, calmly making himself at home in the squalid, junk-filled room until Mick, Aston’s brother, a far more astute character, arrives. A battle of wits begins as the brothers seek to manipulate the old man to their respective ends. But Davies has his own agenda and not everything is as it seems... A landmark of twentieth century drama, The Caretaker was first performed at The Arts Theatre, London in 1960. Fifty years on, Pinter’s compelling study of loneliness and power games still has the power to amuse, to shock and to fascinate. ‘One of the 20th century's great plays, a tragic comedy of stunning individuality’ - Daily Mail More

Performances: Friday 28th May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £12 & £10 (concession)


Jazz Supper Evening
The Market Place Theatre Jazz Supper Evenings offer the best popular music from the world of jazz accompanied by fantastic food from the theatre’s bistro ‘The Stage’. So why not treat your wife, husband, partner or get a group of friends together for an entertaining and relaxing evening all under one roof. The music for the evening is provided by The Martello Jazz Band, Ireland’s top traditional jazz band, who specialise in New Orleans and Dixieland jazz that is fresh and full of vitality. Supper is served in the interval at 9.30pm. Please note that final bookings for the Jazz Supper Evening will be taken at 5.00pm on the day prior to the event. More

Performances: Saturday 29th May 2010 - One Night Only at 8.30pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £18 (Price Includes Supper)

The Lyric Theatre Presents
The Miser
Money, Money, Money – Must be funny in a rich man’s world! One of the funniest love stories ever told! About a man and his money! When old widower Harpagon decides to marry off his children against their will, he sets the entire family scheming to steal his fortune. With forbidden romance in the air and the family treasure buried in the backyard, it's a race to see who will come out on top. Can Harpagon stay a stride ahead and hang onto his beloved hoard—getting himself a hot young bride to boot? Or will his kids succeed in foiling his selfish plans? Book now for the perfect comic tonic for today’s economic aches and pains! More

Performances: Tuesday 1st Jun 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £15 & £13 (concession)


A Night At The Musicals
An inspirational, breathtaking show of drama and passion. The multi award-winning ‘Man Of Many Voices’ and the outstanding ‘Dynamics’ bring you an evening of dazzling musical theatre, bringing together both old and modern in one spectacular night, with sumptuous costumes, unique dancing and a voice that will leave you in awe. The show will bring to life ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, ‘West Side Story’, ‘Cats’, ‘Sunset Boulevard’, ‘Grease’, ‘Evita’ and much more. From the moment you take your seat, until the final curtain, what lies between will have you encapsulated by the stunning portrayal of each musical number. Let your mind be taken on a magical journey throughout the night, a journey that you will want to cherish forever. More

Performances: Thursday 3rd Jun 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All Seats £14


In Love With The Dance
The brainchild of internationally acclaimed Irish Dancer, Brian Donnelly who has won many dance accolades the world over with famed show ‘Celtic Legends’, ‘In Love With The Dance’ is a unique production showcasing the very best in Irish dancing and traditional music. Featuring world class Irish dancers and some of the world’s best traditional musicians, ‘In Love With The Dance’ tells the story of young love, presented through the ever powerful medium of Irish dance, music and song and will leave you spellbound. More

Performances: Friday 4th Jun 2010 to Saturday 5th Jun 2010 at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £20


Stonewall & Session Beat
Two of the best known groups in Ulster Scots Music have come together to provide what will be a memorable evening of entertainment. In June 2009 Stonewall packed The Market Place to capacity when they released their much anticipated CD ‘Built in Belfast’. They will be joined on stage by five-piece band ‘Session Beat’ with their alternative, contemporary Ulster Scots sound. A number of special guests will ensure something to suit all tastes on what should be a really great night’s craic. More

Performances: Wednesday 9th Jun 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: £8 & £5 (concession)


The Kings & Queens Of Country
Following the success of the 2008 tour, we make a welcome return to this fantastic country music extravaganza. Join the vocal talents of Bonnie, Rod and Tracey McAuley and singing sensation Nathan Carter who will enthral the audience with an array of top country hits from legends like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton to name but a few. A fantastic backing band of top musicians will add the finishing touches for what promises to be an excellent night out. More

Performances: Thursday 10th Jun 2010 - One Night Only at 8.00pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £13.50


Goldilocks & The Three Bears
If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise... A curious young girl, a picnic in the woods, domesticated bears and lots and lots of porridge! A well loved classic told in an imaginative and gentle way, through the use of puppetry, storytelling and object theatre. ‘Goldilocks & The Three Bears’ is a perfect introduction to theatre for young audiences. The show is suitable for 3-7 year olds. More

Performances: Saturday 12th Jun 2010 - One Night Only at 1pm.
Ticket Prices: All seats £6



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