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The Holywood Players present
Two of a Kind
by Hugh James |
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Friday 4 &
Saturday 5 July |
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‘Wally’ Wallis, a feisty old sea
dog, is definitely not Matron’s
ideal resident of Grove Lodge
Retirement Home. However,
as long as he can find ways
to flout the regulations, in the
company of his lifetime friend
Potts, and as long as he has his
little friend May to flirt with, he
is a reasonably contented man.
Things change dramatically
however when Potts dies
suddenly and his place is taken
by the correct and upright Major
George Fairbrother. The play,
while remaining very much a
comedy, is both thoughtful and
touching, underlining the fact
that older people’s thoughts,
feelings and abilities are
sometimes overlooked.
8pm Newcastle Centre
Duration 120 mins plus interval
Admission £8/£6 concession |
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The Belvoir Players present
Widows’ Paradise
by Sam Cree |
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Friday 11 &
Saturday 12 July |
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In a caravan somewhere in
North Antrim, five ladies arrive
to spend a weekend ‘getting
away from men’, although some
of their number might actually
be looking for one, and begin
to give their testimonials about
how they have suffered at the
hands of those awful creatures
we shall call, for the want of a
better word,
‘MEN’...
The ladies soon discover that
they have arrived at the wrong
caravan when a trio of men
return from a fishing expedition
to find them encamped.
It is now quite late, quite dark
and quite muddy so the solution
is to spend the night co-habiting
in a space divided by a curtain.
The return of one of the ladies’
long lost husbands and a visit
from a local farmer seeking
to fi nd his lost bull add to the
confusion in this hilarious
romp from the pen of Northern
Ireland’s most popular comedy
playwright. Sam Cree creates
a laugh every three lines and
a belly laugh in every page of
this battle of the sexes which is
arguably his best work.
8pm Newcastle Centre
Duration 120 mins plus interval
Admission £8/£6 concession |
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Quantum Theatre present
Treasure Island
by RL Stevenson |
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Friday 18 July |
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Pirates are the new big thing, and they’re here
to stay! Set in the days of sail ships and pirates,
Treasure Island tells of the swashbuckling
adventures of Jim Hawkins and his search for the
buried treasure of the notorious pirate Captain
Flint. In this faithful new adaptation by Michael
Whitmore, Quantum Theatre present a lively action
packed show for all the family that’s wall to wall
action all the way!
7pm Newcastle Centre /
90 mins including interval
Admission £6/£4 children
Suitable for the whole family - children
under 6 should be accompanied by an adult |
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City Theatre Dublin presents
The Matchmaker
by John B Keane |
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Saturday 19 July |
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Directed by Michael Scott
Adapted by Phyllis Ryan
Twenty five years ago, on its first appearance, John B Keane’s
The Matchmaker was both funny and daring, and it remains
so today. The play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky
O’Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from
all parts of Ireland. At the centre of the production is John
B Keane’s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his
unparalleled way with words. The play is run through with
hilariously unabashed descriptions of characters and situations
which are usually dead on target and laced with witty satire.
The production stars Mary McEvoy and Mick Lally and features
an introduction by John B Keane himself on tape.
8pm Newcastle Centre
90 mins plus interval
Age 16+ (contains suggestive language)
Admission £10/£8 concession |
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The Ultimate Eagle Tribute Show
The Illegals &
Niamh Kavanagh |
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Friday 25 July |
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The Illegals are simply the best Eagles tribute show in the country.
The seven-piece band’s “brilliant reproduction” (George Jones
on Radio Ulster) of the Eagle’s legendary West Coast sound has
audiences dancing, singing and clapping to a string of Eagles
favourites; Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Take It To The Limit, Heartache
Tonight, Hotel California - everything from Desperado to Out of
Eden - all played with passion, fun and professionalism.
The line-up includes the outstanding vocal talents of NIAMH
KAVANAGH. As well as lending her fantastic voice to the Eagles
tribute, Niamh features in a special set of songs from those other
West Coast rock giants, Fleetwood Mac.
8pm Newcastle Centre
150 mins plus interval
Admission £10/£8 concession |
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The Elvis
Spectacular
Starring Jim Brown
as ‘The King’ |
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Saturday 26 July |
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This show will take you on a
hip-swaying two-hour trip
into Elvis heaven! You’ll be
transported through all stages
of Elvis’s career from the strutting
Hillbilly Cat to his blockbusting
mega-star rhinestone shows of
the seventies. Jim Brown fronts
this energetic and nostalgic
show with the superb ‘TCB Band’
and ‘The Sweet Sensations’
providing backing. This amazing
event offers a lively stage
show, superb sound and total
dedication to all things Elvis. This
is the closest you will ever get to
seeing The King live!
8pm Newcastle Centre
150 mins plus interval
Admission £12/£10 concession |
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Stage Aid Musical & Drama Society present
The Spinner’s Ball |
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Friday 1 August |
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This three-act comedy is set in Gilford, County
Armagh around 1943. World War II is in progress;
the Allied Forces have been posted to the area
and are stationed in the local woods. Life revolves
around the local mill where the workers are looking
forward to the highlight of the year - the annual
Spinner’s Ball. Each year the ‘Spinning Queen’ is
chosen at the Ball and most girls, eager to win this
coveted title, spend hours planning their debut.
Jessie McFadden, Lily Thompson and Maggie
Fearon are no exception. Will they each fi nd a
partner in time? Will any of them be chosen as the
‘Spinning Queen’? Tonight, at the Spinner’s Ball,
anything might happen!
8pm Newcastle Centre
Admission £8/£6 concession
120 mins plus interval |
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The Southbank Playhouse presents
The Importance of
Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde |
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Saturday 2 August |
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The South Bank Playhouse presents Oscar Wilde’s
classic comedy of wit and manners. It’s the story
of Jack Worthing, a country bachelor who goes
by the name Ernest when he pops up to the city;
and his friend Algernon, who seeks a thrill by
becoming Ernest in the country. Jack proposes to
Miss Gwendolen Fairfax while Algernon, posing
as Jack’s wicked brother Ernest, falls in love with
Jack’s ward, Cecily. The question is; what will the
formidable Lady Bracknell have to say? South
Bank returns to Newcastle with this perfect piece
of summer theatre which treats, as Wilde himself
entreated, all the trivial things of life seriously,
and all the serious things of life with sincere and
studied triviality.
8pm Newcastle Centre
Admission £8/£6 concession
120 mins including interval |
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Newcastle Rocks!
All-ages rock triple-header
featuring Inch High, DNA and
Black Eye Friday: |
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Friday 8 August |
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Co. Down Rockers INCH HIGH
started 2007 with a bang,
supporting NWOBHM legends
“Tygers of Pantang” on their Irish
tour. With the release of their
second album “The engine
sounds...” the band are hoping
to capitalize on the reputation
gained with their KERRANG!
magazine 4K rated debut in
2005. Summer dates to promote
the album will see them play
festivals in Ireland and also
several dates in the UK mainland,
as well as a prospective 2 day
festival in Australia.
DNA are strictly a cover band
performing Classic Rock Revivals
of unforgettable rock tunes from
some of the greatest bands and
artists of rock. With rip roaring
classics from Thin Lizzy, Eric
Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bad
Company, Free, ACDC, Black
Crowes, Lenny Kravitz, Lynard
Skynard, Deep Purple, Rory
Gallagher, Steppin Wolf and
many more, the 5 piece twin
lead guitar band features Gerry Brown/Kenny Moore on Vocals,
Nathan Clarke & Michael
Steenson on Guitar, Peter
Yabsley on Bass and Dave
Longlands on Drums. The band
are looking forward to a great
year with some excellent gigs
and venues coming up.
Check them out online at
www.dna-rock.com
Black Eye Friday are relative
newcomers to the Belfast
music scene. They pecialise in
original, stomping swamp blues
with hints of sax led soul, classic
rock and bluegrass. They are
steadily building a loyal following
in Belfast and have played to
enthusiastically receptive
crowds at various venues
in the city. The members are
Gareth Brannigan - vocals,
guitar, banjo and harmonica;
Paul Elliot - guitar & sax;
David McKibben - bass; and
Kristine Donnan on drums.
They are currently recording
their debut E.P. For more info
visit www.myspace.com/blackeyefridaymusic1/
7.30pm Newcastle Centre
Admission £3/Family ticket £8
(2 adults, 2 under 16s) |
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Comedy Night with
Brendan Dempsey & Brendan Burke |
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Saturday 9 August |
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Brendan Dempsey has performed stand-up to audiences all over
Ireland, Britain and worldwide.
In film he is still most widely
recognised for his role as Jim
Kelly - the Lottery rep in Waking
Ned. Other fi lm credits include
About Adam, Separation Anxiety
and Moll Flanders. For Television,
he’s been in the Father Ted
Christmas special, Couched,
Podge & Rodge, and The End
for RTE. Brendan’s stand up has
been recorded and broadcast by
RTE, ITV, BBC and Channel 4.
“Brendan Dempsey’s intelligent
and witty observational comedy
was absolute class. More
please!” - Irish News, Brussels
One of the finest and most experienced comedians from the Emerald Isle, Brendan Burke has cemented his reputation for stand-up in Ireland and is now making his assault on the UK.
He is an instantly recognisable face from Irish television, following appearances in ‘Father Ted’, ‘Don’t Feed The Gondolas’, ‘The X-It Files’ and ‘Liffy Laughs’. He has worked with all the greats in the comedy business and toured at home with Pat Shortt and Patrick Kielty.
“One of the funniest men in Ireland” - Hot Press
8pm Newcastle Centre
Admission £10/£8 concession / 90 mins plus interval
Age 16+ (may contain strong language) |
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Your Man’s Puppets presents
The Legend of Lowry Lynch |
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Friday 15 August |
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On the day young Lowry Lynch became King a strange thing
happened to him. To hide his secret Lowry decreed that hair could
only be cut once each year. All the barbers fled the country - all
but one; a young boy called Seamus...A family puppet show about
friendship, differences, bullying and hair.
Your Man’s Puppets is an innovative puppet theatre company from the
West of Ireland. The company engages both children and adults alike
with fresh and humorous interpretations of old legends and myths.
7pm Newcastle Centre
Admission £6 adult/£4 child
60 mins / Suitable for age 6+ |
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Roger Dean
sings ‘The Johnny
Cash Story’ |
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Saturday 16 August |
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Following the fantastic response
to their show last year, Newcastle
welcomes the return of Roger
Dean and ‘The Lazy Boys’. At the
age of 14, in 1962, Roger Dean
appeared on a BBC children’s
television talent show and sang
a Cash song called Tennessee
Flat Top Box. He was then
asked by the BBC to appear on
several radio shows, and has
been playing Cash’s music for
most of his life. Between singing
classic numbers such as Big
River, Ring of Fire, I walk the Line
and Sunday Morning Coming
Down, Dean describes the music
legend’s rise from poverty-
stricken beginnings in rural
Arkansas to world stardom.
“To be entertained by Roger
Dean ... was indeed a privilege.
He has captured the spirit of
the man, and his music, our
memories of Johnny Cash are
in safe hands.”
8pm Newcastle Centre
150 mins plus interval
Admission £12/£10 concession |
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Koko & the Boomtown Cats |
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Friday 22 August |
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It’s time to put life’s stresses aside and get your party clothes on as the all-singing, all-dancing, Koko and the Boomtown Cats have arrived! These carefree cats have travelled all the way from 1967 to indulge you in your musical guilty pleasures with hit song after hit song. With influences including Elvis, Dusty Springfi eld and... glitter... Koko and the Cats promise a fun fi lled night for all and dancing is compulsory!
The band comprises three members of ‘The Delawares’, one member of Lafaro who were voted top band in Belfast by ATL crew, a top music promoter, a vintage fashion expert and a fantastic jazz guitarist - don’t miss them!
Newcastle Centre, 8pm
Admission £8/£6 concession
90 mins plus interval |
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Dance Some Different Sets! Workshop and Set Dance Ceili
with Ashley Ray |
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Saturday 23 August |
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3pm - 6pm Workshop
Ashley will be teaching the Down Lancers
and Limerick Tumblers Sets. Beginners and
experienced dancers welcomed.
7pm - 10.30pm Sets Ceili
with the ORIEL CEILI BAND
Ashley will call the Down Lancers, the Limerick
Tumblers and will also call the Claddagh and
Antrim Square Sets. In keeping with the West
of Ireland tradition, other more commonly
danced sets such as the Plain, Cashel, Clare
Lancers and the Corofin Plain will not be called,
but Ashley will describe each figure before it is
danced. Refreshments will be provided at the
half-time breaks and post workshop tea and
sandwiches will be provided for those staying
for the evening ceili. Come to one or both
events and bring your friends!
Newcastle Centre
Admission Workshop £3/Ceili £6
Combined admission £8 |
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