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Saturday 28 August, 8pm
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Drama
Saturday 28 August, 8pm
Waking Dreams
A new play by young people (Phoenix Theatre Company) for young people.
18 year old Becky Davis lives with a secret. The voices and characters in her mind tug and pull her in different directions. Daily life is a constant battle: one that is slipping slowly but surely out of her control.
Can Becky find the help she needs to save herself, and free her mind from the voices inside?
You are invited to explore the world of mental illness, in another challenging and all-new production from the local Phoenix Theatre Company.
A paradigm shift for Northern Irish drama (about Everything Was Forever)
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Tickets: £10.00, concessions£8.00
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Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 September, 8pm
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Dance
Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 September, 8pm
Planxty
The outstandingly popular return of The Dominic Graham Irish Dance Company. Creativity and a real love of dance characterise each annual production. The young performers are not only highly skilled in their own artform - Irish Dance, they are multi-skilled in musical theatre and many other forms of dance, combining them effortlessly in exciting and invigorating new ways. We cannot recommend this event highly enough.
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Tickets: £11.00
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Thursday 9 September, 8pm
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Music
Thursday 9 September, 8pm
Tommy Fleming
Tommy Fleming has many times been described as the “Voice of Ireland” and is one of Ireland’s top entertainers.
Tommy, who was born in Aclare Co. Sligo, Ireland in 1971 and was the youngest of six children, started singing while still at school. Shortly after securing a record deal everything looked set to flourish when a tragic car accident left the singer with a broken neck leaving his music career on-hold indefinitely. After many months of convalescents, Tommy returned to the stage having had to start over and is now regarded as one of the finest singers worldwide and is currently enjoying a hugely successful career spanning the last 18 years.
He has a universal appeal to all ages and backgrounds with a fan base that is growing stronger worldwide year by year.
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Tickets: £25.00, concessions£22.50
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Saturday 11 September, 8pm
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Musical
Saturday 11 September, 8pm
Songs for a New World
The song cycle starts on the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship with someone we assume to be Christopher Columbus and takes us through the years to present and to a ledge 57 storeys above Fifth Avenue. This is an effervescent collection of songs in different musical styles and characters in a journey of hope.
The composer summed it up saying - It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the songs for a new world.
BROWN has been hailed as one of Broadway's smartest and most sophisticated songwriters since Stephen Sondheim. Philadelphia Inquirer
Just Tea and Friends is an exciting new group, who are passionate about bringing fantastic new shows to local audiences. Our shows will transport you ....maybe even to a new world!
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Tickets: £8.00, concessions£6.00
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Tuesday 14 September, 8pm
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Comedy
Tuesday 14 September, 8pm
Don't Tell the Wife
Edna Willis becomes convinced that her husband is becoming interested in another woman. He isn’t but he does have some secrets of his own. Her attempts to stop him lead to hilarious misunderstandings in this classic comedy.
Don’t Tell The Wife comes from the pen of one of Northern Ireland’s most popular playwrights. Sam Cree has never really been given the credit he deserves for his sublime comedies, even though they were produced all over the world. His plan was to get a laugh every three lines and a belly laugh on every page. His characters were memorable - everyone recognises his neighbour in them, never themselves of course. Cree also wrote for the Carry On films, George Formby and Arthur Askey.
Ballywillan Drama Group although better known to Riverside audiences for their musicals, has a rich history of successful plays and pantomimes reaching back over nearly sixty years.
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Wednesday 15 September, 8pm |
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Drama
Wednesday 15 September, 8pm
I'm a Minger
Kelly, right, Kelly the b**** decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night! And I know she's done it on purpose. And she invites everybody - absolutely everybody...except me of course...I want to die! I'm such a minger!
Welcome to the world of 14-year old Katie as she battles her way through the bitches, the chavs, the misery of school discos and the desperate search for a worthy boyfriend. A turbulent and triumphant tale of a totally troubled teen.
I haven't got time to tell you everything, just come and see this show, but get this, they've got this actor to play everyone, including me! What's that about? He's a bloke! O.M.G. what a MINGER!
"Alex Jones writes with fury, passion and compassion about those whose voices are seldom heard." Financial Times
A production for young people aged 14 years and over. Schools £6
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Saturday 18 September, 8pm |
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Saturday 18 September, 8pm
A Happy Medium
The hilarious comedy about the known and the unknown, conducted by a woman who knew nothing in the first place... May McFetridge revisits her role as Lizzie.
On the anniversary of her sister’s death, Lizzie invites a spiritual medium into her home to conduct a séance. She hopes she can bring her sister back from “the other side” and into her sitting room as proof of life after death.
The mists are clearing. A vision is forming. and that can only mean trouble. The results are unexpectedly shocking and at the same time hilarious.
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Thursday 23 September, 8pm |
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Music
Thursday 23 September, 8pm
Hugo Duncan
The best country show in town …. fuelled by Hugo Duncan’s boundless energy and fun. Fresh from his award as Radio Presenter of the Year, the wee man from Strabane gives you a great night gives you a great night of foot stomping country music, with a host of special guests.
For the last ten years, Hugo Duncan has been at the helm of one of BBC Radio Ulster’s most popular shows, Country Afternoon. Set to the soundtrack of Irish country music, Hugo’s legendary warmth and banter have won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of listeners. He's a live wire whose reputation for fun and banter is as legendary as the warmth and affection he has for his audience. Just watch out if you sit in the front row.
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Friday 24 September, 8pm |
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Drama
Friday 24 September, 8pm
Women Behaving Madly
Ever felt Mad enough to kill someone? The queue jumper, the ex who made you feel small and shabby, the council official who cut your services and won’t take your calls, the people who never listen to a word you say? Carer Joyce doesn't give in to those feelings, even when provoked by mad old irritating bats like Bella! Client Rita doesn't, she hasn't a bad bone in her body. Bella… DOES… but surely a frail little old lady doesn't have it in her to be a killer, or does she? Don’t dig up the shrubbery!
It’s Women Behaving Madly - One actress, three characters, oh… and the woman from the council!
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Saturday 25 September, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 25 September, 8pm
Kieran Goss
Over the last twenty years Kieran Goss has quietly and consistently delivered songs of rare quality and his wonderful, deceptively simple melodies have won him fans across the globe. Goss’s talent is to make everything he does appear effortless. The songs are expertly crafted; some of the more recent ones in partnership with Nashville writers such as Kimmie Rhodes and Beth Nielsen Chapman, and Goss sings them with an easy charm and confidence to just-so guitar accompaniments.
Working both solo and with his wife, Ann, on backing vocals and Gareth Hughes on upright bass, he revisits old favourites, including Just Around the Corner, which gave Mary Black an Irish No 1, and showing his country credentials in a number written for Don Williams.,
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Tuesday 28 September, 8pm |
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Demonstration
Tuesday 28 September, 8pm
Spring Chickens II - The Coleraine Show
Following last year’s ground-breaking event featuring five stunning shows performed simultaneously in N. Ireland’s five major theatres, and watched live on the internet by 3,312 people from 68 cities in 14 countries, Spring Chickens Two returns with double impact presenting ten wildly different shows in ten locations throughout N. Ireland.
Celebrating the creativity and imaginations of older people, this is the first of ten shows planned and performed by older people, each supported by their own professional director and crew, and presented during Age Awareness Week 2010. An unforgettable night full of imagination, inspiration, surprise, fun and laughter, which will pay tribute to our elders and celebrate the part they have to play in our lives.
Devised by the company, directed by Genevieve Swift & Jason Maher, programme director Zoe Seaton
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Friday 1 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Friday 1 October, 8pm
Nun the Wiser
With reality TV probing into even our police cells and hospital operating theatres, Nun The Wiser offers a unique glimpse behind one of the very last of society’s closed doors. A true story of a showbiz agent who swapped premieres for prayers, and spent a year in a convent trying to be holy. Sister Triona reveals what really goes on underneath the habit.
This is the bittersweet, comic story of a modern, emancipated woman trying to become a nun - it turned out she was not a natural. Plunged into a way of life designed over a century ago and discovering, the hard way, how modern women’s values, intellect and spirituality can both collide and harmonise with a more ancient way of female life. On a diet of Spam fritters and Dad’s Army, cut off from the rest of the world, her story also has its funny side.
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Tickets: £12.00, concessions£10.00
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Saturday 2 October, 8pm
David Meade Mind Reader
Following overwhelming demand, Mind Reader David Meade is returning to the Riverside with a brand new show that Fox News in the USA said is "guaranteed to leave you stunned and staggered". This tour is being launched alongside David's brand new BBC Television series which see's him baffling international stars of stage and screen with his mind blowing skills.
Meade has packed out houses in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and Boston where he was described as “a sensation”, “hilariously funny”, and “…the most incredible showman”
by ABC, NBC, and CBS Television Networks.
He reveals with incredible accuracy the thoughts of those around him, despite never having claimed to have any psychic ability, yet still he proves he can both read and influence the thoughts of those around him to astonishing effect.
David reveals secret pin numbers and passwords, plays a side-splitting game of Russian roulette,and predicts the most random choices and decisions an audience will make.
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Wednesday 6 October, 8pm |
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Music
Wednesday 6 October, 8pm
Talon: Hotel California Tour 2010
One of the greatest rock albums of all time. Recreated track by track, note for note. Plus the best of the rest from ‘Take It Easy’ to ‘Long Road Out Of Eden.’ 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 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. Talon tickets always sell quickly, so early booking is advised for this Concert.
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Thursday 7 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Thursday 7 October, 8pm
Low Pay? Don't Pay!
By Dario Fo, translated by Joseph Farrell
Directed by Lisa May,
I think I'll go in for this type of shopping every day. Not just because I didn't pay for it, but because, all of a sudden, we were all in it together, men and women, and it felt right. We stood up to them!
Housewives, Antonia and Margherita, fed up with high prices in the supermarket, take matters into their own hands and start shoplifting. Keen to keep their light-fingered antics from their husbands, Giovanni and Luigi - not to mention the police - the women are forced to resort to more and more inventive hiding places and more and more elaborate cover stories, in this new version of the legendary comedy. An uproarious brand new 2010 version, by Dario Fo himself, of his frenetic 1974 farce, Can't Pay? Won't Pay. Bruiser is delighted to be presenting the Northern Ireland, Republic Of Ireland and Scotland Premiere of this new version.
School workshop available. School tickets £6
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Friday 8 October, 8pm |
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Comedy
Friday 8 October, 8pm
Conal Gallen: Ye have to Laugh
Yes! Ireland’s Comedy King is back! With his new show YA HAVE TO LAUGH. It does exactly what it says on the tin! This show is sure to have you in stitches from start to finish. With 29 Albums (Yes! 29!), numerous awards, including a double platinum disc for album sales in Ireland it is easy to see why Conal Gallen has become one of Ireland’s most successful comedians.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! HILARIOUS! NON-STOP LAUGHTER! These are just some of the things people have been saying about Conal Gallen. Early booking is very strongly advised as they don’t call him “Close The Doors” Gallen for nothing!
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Saturday 9 October, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 9 October, 8pm
The Elvis Spectacular
In 2010 The Elvis Spectacular welcomed a brand new vocalist in the shape of CC Houlihan, the proud winner of the Paddy Powers All Ireland Elvis contest in 2009, and who was placed in the top three Elvis performers in the world in a recent major contest in the USA. CC has been wowing audiences around Ireland ...he looks like him ...he sounds like him ...he moves like him !!!!! This show is quite simply the closest you will ever get to experiencing a real Elvis concert
Now in its 15th year, and originally presented by Mervyn Boyd in 1996 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, the show still features original members ...Mervyn Boyd (guitar) Graham Kinkead (drums) Davy Cahill (bass) and the Sweet Sensations (Diane ,Kelly and Paula.)
Camera flashes were always a big part of Elvis live performances and we want to continue that tradition says player manager Mervyn
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Tuesday 12 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Tuesday 12 October, 8pm
David Fauld's Mario Lanza
What was it about Lanza that set him apart? Why is it that he has influenced entire generations of up and coming opera singers? And why is he still listened to and talked about fifty one years after his premature death? THE VOICE OF COURSE!
David Faulds single-handedly brings Italian-American tenor Mario Lanza back to life in a show that recreates the opera singer's turbulent journey from the streets of Philadelphia to the glamour of Tinseltown, to a sudden fall from grace and an early death. Imagine if you could spend an evening with one of the greatest performers the world has ever known, and have him tell you of his hopes, dreams and fears.
A talented tenor himself, Faulds gives an impressive performance as the charismatic, passionate maestro, gliding smoothly from speech to song and back again. Edinburgh Fringe Sell Out 2009
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Wednesday 13 October, 8pm |
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Wednesday 13 October, 8pm
Lydia Lyne
Lydia has worked as a psychic to the 2006 X Factor finalists such as Leona Lewis and as Destiny Psychic for Sky Television and her army of admirers include stars such as Robbie Williams. Her clarity of insight and gift of being able to bring forward evidence from the spirit world have brought her international recognition. Sincerely devoted to her work, Lydia understands the problems of everyday life, has the greatest respect for the spirit realms and is very confident in her spirit path. It should be an entertaining evening in the theatre.
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Friday 15 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Friday 15 October, 8pm
Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams
Written and performed by David Benson
This classic one-man show unlocks the character of one of Britain's best-loved and most-missed entertainers. In this thrilling and hilarious tour de force we see Kenneth Williams at his funniest - and at his most badly behaved. David Benson’s uncanny impersonation was heard on the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series, The Private World of Kenneth Williams.
Following its Fringe First winning debut at the Edinburgh Festival in 1996, Think No Evil Of Us played in the West End and toured the country proving its enduring popularity both with audiences who loved Kenneth Williams and those who know nothing of his work. This brilliantly performed semi-autobiographical show also reveals how David's unusual childhood led to an extraordinary connection with the Carry On star. Packed with scenes and dialogue that will stay with you - for life. Pre-show Talk by Jeremy Lewis, Administrator, Riverside Theatre at 7.15pm
"A masterpiece of comic timing" London Evening Standard
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Saturday 16 October, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 16 October, 8pm
The Piano Men
In this specially devised show, the songbooks of Elton John, Barry Manilow, Neil Sedaka and Billy Joel are presented in a unique way, never seen before.
The show opens with a fast paced medley of It's a Miracle & My Life and from then on hit after hit is delivered in spectacular style. From the rock of Movin Out to the powerful serenity of Mandy enjoy such songs as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Just The Way You Are, Uptown Girl, Weekend In New England and many more.
The Piano Men perform a host of well known hits from FOUR of the world's greatest stars, with two pianos in one truly amazing night
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Tickets: £16.00, concessions£14.00
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Tuesday 19 October, 8pm
Abstinence
You've just arrived home from a day where you had to drive over 100 miles to attend at funeral you nearly missed because you went to the wrong church! It was sweltering, you nearly passed out and fell into the grave yourself, got a flat tyre and created a two mile tail back of angry mourners needing fed!
Things couldn't get much worse right? Not until you realise that you're all being shipped off to the local Parish Centre for the night where you're going to bump into all those neighbours you try to avoid on a daily basis. Stay calm and take deep breaths? Wishful thinking! This is going to be a night you're not going to forget in a hurry!
Written by a member of the group 'Abstinence' is sure to get you laughing as you engage in a night of mad caper and lots of amusement with Quadrangle Productions.
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Wednesday 20 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Wednesday 20 October, 8pm
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a sharp and hilarious satire on corruption. Dario Fo's play concerns the case of anarchist railway worker Giuseppe Pinelli who, it was claimed, 'fell' to his death from a police headquarters window in 1969.
Dario Fo has always put a premium on entertainment, and this updated version by John Laskin and Michael Aquilante is no exception. Talk by Des Cranston, previously Senior Lecturer in Educational Drama, University of Ulster.
LOVE&MADNESS was founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Neil Sheppeck. In subsequent years the company has become one of the hardest working companies in the country, producing a wide range of engaging, accessible theatre drawing on classic texts and stories for London seasons and tours of the UK and Ireland.
Schools workshop available. School tickets £6
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Thursday 21 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Thursday 21 October, 8pm
Richard III
Shakespeare's tale of a brilliant, scheming hunchback who murders and seduces his way to the throne. The final chapter of the War of the Roses, Richard III dramatizes the life of one of the most diabolical and manipulative, yet charming and witty villains in Shakespeare's canon. Embittered by his own physical deformities, the power-hungry Richard will stop at nothing to gain control of England, seducing and murdering his way to the throne.
Ben Kidd’s modern dress production features a moody electro soundscape and enjoyed critical and audience acclaim in a 10 week run at London’s Riverside Studios. Pre-show Talk by Dr Kevin De Ornellas, Lecturer in English Studies, University of Ulster at 7.15pm
School tickets £6
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Saturday 23 October, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 23 October, 8pm
The Diamond Experience
Neil Diamond has been one of the most popular artists in the world for over 40 years and still thrills audiences worldwide with his concerts.
Next to seeing the man himself, The Diamond Experience is the best way to enjoy the magic of his music! A full live musical production that features all the top hits from Neil Diamond's best selling albums, including favourites like Sweet Caroline, Cracklin Rose, Hello Again, America and Song Sung Blue, the show also features the beautiful duet, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers. The Diamond Experience is a fantastic tribute to a musical legend and has played to sell out audiences throughout the country.
"Sensational show – what a way to open" Portstewart Golf Club
Adam McDonald fronts The Diamond Experience and all music and backing vocals are provided by Conspiracy, one of the top live bands in the country. For more information please visit www.thediamondexperienceshow.com
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Thursday 28 October, 8pm |
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Dance
Thursday 28 October, 8pm
Romeo & Juliet Ballet
Shakespeare's tale of the star-crossed lovers is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Against a backdrop of ancient feuds and gang warfare, the ill-fated young couple fall instantly and hopelessly in love. But their families are bitter enemies, and in order to be together the two lovers must be prepared to risk everything...
Romeo and Juliet is a dazzling combination of passion and hatred, comedy and high tragedy, making it the perfect vehicle for the talents of choreographer Morgann Runacre-Temple who delighted audiences last year with her adaptation of Cinderella. We cannot recommend Ballet Ireland highly enough for their professionalism and quality of production.
Workshop available. Child ticket £8
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Friday 29 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Friday 29 October, 8pm
The Rape of Lucrece
Following a 5-Star winning run at the Edinburgh 2008 and sell-out performances in London, Olivier award nominee and RSC actor Gerard Logan now brings his astonishing solo performance of Shakespeare's brilliant, brutal narrative poem, giving an account of the terrible crime of rape and its dreadful consequences, to the Riverside.
But Shakespeare goes beyond the obvious, following the ramifications of the crime wherever they take him, shining a light on a band of behaviour encompassing the bestial and the beautiful.
A single actor, a bare stage – rapist and victim springing to searing life. Pre-show Talk by Dr Tony Bareham, Emeritus Professor of English Studies, University of Ulster at 7.15pm
"Sensational!" Sir Trevor Nunn "Powerful and horrifying....beautifully and excellently delivered by a master of his craft." Fringe Review (Brighton 2009)
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Saturday 30 October, 8pm |
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Drama
Saturday 30 October, 8pm
Hamlet: Prince of Denmark
A revenge thriller asking: Does revenge justify murder?
Do I murder the king now or wait for proof? Are women constant and worthy or flippant and unfaithful? Is life worth living? To be or not to be…
Hamlet asks these questions as he struggles to find one moral absolute in a murderous, corrupt world. Shakespeare’s most iconic and challenging play - arguably the world’s greatest dramatic work - goes for the jugular without hesitation.
This will be a fresh, kinetic, and above all accessible production, perfect for students and adults alike to learn or re-visit the story. This is an ensemble play with respect for realism and the eloquence of the verse blended with physical theatre and a subtle score.
Running time: approx 2h30m. School Tickets £6
"A beautiful version of Shakespeare." The Maidenhead Advertiser
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Tuesday 2 November, 8pm |
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Comedy
Tuesday 2 November, 8pm
Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny
The stunning show of world-class stand-up Jimeoin, internationally hailed as one of live comedy’s masters, makes a welcome return to the Riverside. No gimmicks, purely and simply about having a laugh. www.jimeoin.com
"Hilarious… It gets no better than this… He’s not trying to preach to you, he won’t change your life but he will make you laugh a lot… brilliant!" Time Out
"Inspired… Comedy so deceptively bright it almost blinds you… Each punchline is beautifully underlined with a subtly arched eyebrow… In an age of warped wit he is disconcertingly inoffensive, but traditional stand-up is rarely so appealing… He is not so much stand-up comedian, more stand-up David Attenborough… this is comedy of the highest order." London Evening Standard
"A series of hilarious, often surrealistic climaxes. This is the comedy of one who truly perceives human behaviour, breaks it up and puts it all together again in all its ridiculousness, to leave you with your eyes streaming… Comic genius." Edinburgh Evening News
"A wicked self-deprecatory tone… that has his victims doubled up in agonising laughter… Exemplary stand-up comedy positively honking with the scent of his greatest success to date." ***** The Glasgow Herald
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Friday 5 November, 8pm |
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Music
Friday 5 November, 8pm
Foster and Allen
The beautiful melodies of Foster and Allen have made them a phenomenal success all over the world. Since their first hit record in 1978 they have gone on to record 18 gold award-winning albums. Mick Foster and Tony Allen, bring their Big Night Out Tour on the road. Join them and number of guest artists for their unique brand of easy listening with a touch of traditional Irish instrumentals, for a guaranteed night of music, fun and song.
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Tickets: £20.00
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Saturday 6 November, 8pm |
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Drama
Saturday 6 November, 8pm
Caruso and the Quake
The famous tenor Caruso was trapped in the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. In order to return home to the family he loved, he had to escape his collapsing hotel room, cross a city swept by fire and fight his way past the military on to the only ferry out of town.
Beautiful storytelling and live opera singing from Ignacio Jarquin combine to reveal the heart behind a legend featuring live music from Puccini, Rossini, Leoncavallo, Tosti and the immortal song that Caruso introduced to the World: O Sole Mio
Prodigal Theatre collaboration with Andrew G Marshall in association with Richard Jordan Productions. Developed with The Nightingale Theatre, Supported by The National Lottery through the Arts Council England
"Opera Singing with a pure fresh quality." The Scotsman "Compelling." The Stage
Opera workshop available
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Tickets: £12.00, concessions£10.00
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Monday 8 November, 8pm |
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Drama
Monday 8 November, 8pm
I Once Knew a Girl
This original multi-media Theatre of Witness production will be performed and created with women whose lives were affected by the Troubles. Based on their true stories, the production explores the lives and roles of women who were active participants, witnesses, survivors, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, wives and partners. What are these untold stories?
Theatre of Witness is a form of performance developed by founder and artistic director Teya Sepinuck, that gives voice to those who have been marginalised, forgotten or are invisible in society. Their true, life stories, performed by the people themselves, are shared onstage so that audiences can collectively bear witness to issues of suffering, redemption and social justice. ‘I once knew a girl…’ is the second production created by The Playhouse Theatre of Witness Programme and follows last year’s successful tour of ‘We Carried Your Secrets’.
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Tickets: £0.00
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Wednesday 11 November, 8pm |
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Music
Wednesday 11 November, 8pm
Phil Coulter
As a composer, pianist and arranger, Phil Coulter captures all the colour and warmth of Ireland. Along with his own compositions, he has recorded some of the world’s best loved melodies in orchestral settings designed to bring these beautiful tunes to the widest possible audience.
He started his career as a writer of pop songs and had hits with Puppet on a String and Congratulations. But he is better remembered as a composer of such Irish classic songs as The Town I Loved So Well, The Old Man, Scorn Not His Simplicity and Steal Away. As a producer, Phil Coulter produced albums for Planxty, The Dubliners, The Fureys, Sinead O’Connor and Van Morrison. But his greatest fame came as a pianist when he recorded a series of Tranquility albums.
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Tickets: £22.00
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Thursday 11 November, 8pm |
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Comedy
Thursday 11 November, 8pm
Defending the Caveman
Direct from London’s West End, Defending The Caveman - Winner of the Olivier award for Best Entertainment in 2000 - is set to storm the UK once again! The longest running solo play in Broadway history, Defending the Caveman has become a worldwide hit. Why do men and women misunderstand each other? The truth of course, can be traced back to the Caveman. This hilariously funny but horribly truthful show affectionately brings the basic differences between men and women brilliantly up to date...
If you’re married, see this show! If you’re dating, see this show!
If you’re single….YOU NEED TO SEE THIS SHOW!
Starring much-loved actor, comedian and TV personality Mark Little – aka Neighbours’ legendary Joe Mangel
"Absolutely Brilliant! Should be seen by anyone who wants to understand the opposite sex." John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
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Tickets: £18.00, concessions£16.00
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Friday 12 November, 8pm |
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Music
Friday 12 November, 8pm
Flash Harry
Queen formed in 1971 and their music has rocked the world across every continent since then. When it comes to a night of rock defining entertainment, there is no better tribute than Flash Harry. Flash Harry perform with the energy, commitment, humour and musical excellence that made Queen a worldwide household name. Lead singer Harry Hamilton’s portrayal of Freddie Mercury is uncanny.
The band has played the largest venues in Britain and Ireland, including their memorable sell-outs at the Odyssey Arena. Party to classic tracks including Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want To Break Free, A Kind Of Magic and Radio GaGa – a guaranteed good night out.
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Tickets: £16.00
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Saturday 13 November, 8pm |
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Comedy
Saturday 13 November, 8pm
Tim McGarry's History of Ireland
5000 years of history in an hour! Invasion, war, famine, repression and conflict – Irish history has always been a rich source of comedy. And Tim McGarry’s Irish History lesson will definitely have you laughing.
Join Tim as he reveals the real history of Ireland – and answers the questions other historians dare not even think about:
Would anybody have invaded Ireland if they had to fly Ryanair?
What did Irish monks really get up to at night?
Just how low do the Fields of Athenry lie?
Does black and tan really go together?
And never mind who started the Troubles, who won them?
One hour with Tim McGarry and you will be eligible for an A sat in A Level History. If only one person walks out of this show offended - then the others weren’t really paying attention
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Tickets: £15.00
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Friday 19 November, 8pm |
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Music
Friday 19 November, 8pm
Dominic Kirwan
For over 20 years, Dominic Kirwan has been entertaining audiences all over the world. His latest Country Classics tour showcases the best of his latest album, My Kinda Country, which reached No.3 in the British Country album Charts. His shows are noted for their dynamic quality, coupled with a tremendous rapport with his audience. He is currently working with some of the finest musicians in the UK to bring to the stage a show which should have everyone dancing in the aisles by the end.
Joining Dominic on stage will be Elaine Boyle. Elaine featured with the Ladies of Country Music in 2009, working with artists such as Billy Jo Spears and Stella Parton. She has toured extensively since then and her powerful vocals and vivacious personality bring an extra dimension to the show.
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Tickets: £18.00, concessions£16.00
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Saturday 20 November, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 20 November, 8pm
Totally Take That
Five superb singers, all handsome young men, that really know how to make a party rock…This fabulous show features the greatest solo hits of Robbie Williams plus all the blockbuster chart toppers from Take That. Their unbelievable dance routines will have you rockin’ in your seats.
The night builds to a crescendo as the group reunite with “Robbie” and revisit all the early hits in a pulsating finale that will leave you screaming for more. Audiences across Northern Ireland have been raving about this show, so we had to bring it to the Riverside
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Tickets: £16.00, concessions£14.00
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Thursday 25 November, 8pm |
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Music
Thursday 25 November, 8pm
The Counterfeit Blues Brothers
We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight. Our 2 hour Rhythm and Blues revue is filled with classics from the Blues Brothers stage show and films along with a host of our own soul favourites, guaranteed to have you shaking your tail feathers.
The Counterfeit Blues Brothers are on a mission to bring Soul and Blues music to the masses and keep the spirit of Jake and Elwood Blues going strong. We do sincerely hope you'll all enjoy the Show with our 9 piece band tonight, and please remember people, that no matter who you are, and what you do to live, thrive and survive, there are still some things that make us all the same. You, me, them, everybody.
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Tickets: £16.00, concessions£14.00
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Friday 26 November, 8pm |
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Music
Friday 26 November, 8pm
The Foyle Follies
Let Candy Love, Fifi Fontaine, and Heidi Chic entertain you as only they can. Forget the rest, they are simply the best. With tributes to some of the most fantastic divas to ever grace the stage – including Tina Turner, Marlene Deitrich and Celine Dion and right into the modern day with Amy Winehouse and Rhianna – this is a show you won’t forget.
With storming tributes to Shirley Bassey, Cher, Susan Boyle (before and after the makeover!!), Village People, and Girls Aloud to name but a few it was sheer magic. For a night to remember and great craic with a blend of cabaret and unadulterated Derry Humour, book now
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Tickets: £15.00, concessions£13.00
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Saturday 27 November, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 27 November, 8pm
The Sands Family
For more than three decades, one name in particular has been synonymous with folk music from the North of Ireland. The Sands Family - one name comprising four extremely talented siblings - Anne, Ben, Colum and Tommy Sands. Individually and collectively they have played a significant part in the creation of the phenomenal world-wide interest in Irish folk and traditional music since the early 1970s.
Their blend of traditional material and self-penned songs which swing from whimsical to politically serious, from sad to hilarious, from traditional to contemporary – is cemented together with well-crafted and delivered anecdotes and stories. This is the feel-good factor to the power of four.
new CD "Take My Love With You" has just been released!
It is available to buy online with PayPal/Credit Card directly from his website -
http://www.bensands.com/products.html
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Tickets: £16.00, concessions£14.00
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Thursday 2 December, 8pm |
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Music
Thursday 2 December, 8pm
Michael Buble Tribute Band
“Watch out world there’s a new kid in town and he’s going to make sure that he is heard! By the way remember the name; it’s JAMES HUISH!”
This is what world renowned singer / songwriter Gerard Kenny, who was instrumental to the world of Billy Joel and who wrote classics like Barry Manilow's "I Made It Through The Rain" and hits such as ‘New York, New York So Good They Named It Twice’ said of local singer / songwriter James Huish.
“When I first heard James sing he reminded me of a young Bobby Darin as he strutted confidently across the stage engaging the eyes of everyone in the audience. His stage presence was relaxed but alive with a personal joy so endearing, you didn’t want to take your eyes off him.”
James is a musical veteran having performed in Musicals such as West Side Story, Grease and in Chamber Concerts of Miss Saigon and Les Miserable’s in London’s West End. It is this background and his love for music that made James the ideal choice for The Michael Buble Tribute Show.
James Huish and the Michael Buble Tribute Band are one of the top live tribute shows currently touring Ireland after selling out practically every venue in 2009. The music of Michael Buble is certainly taking the world by storm and this band certainly bring his music to life as they belt out the classics that have made him one of the worlds leading solo artists. Expect to hear hits such as Everything, Lost, Cry me a River, Haven’t Met You Yet coupled with some classics from the original Rat pack greats.
James Huish and The Michael Buble Tribute Band provide much more than a musical tribute of the man himself but offer an engaging concert with professional sound and lighting complete with an amazing live 9pc band. Bring your dancing shoes this is a show most definitely not to be missed.
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Tickets: £16.00, concessions£14.00
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Saturday 4 December, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 4 December, 8pm
Clubsound's 40 Years of Laughter
Take a trip on The Shankill Airways down memory lane, the in-flight entertainment will include the favourites from Andy McFadden and his funky wee five piece band, and of course the Ballymour Grousebeaters. All the comedy classics combined with the superb musicianship of George Jones, Alan McCartney, Barry Woods, David McKnight and Jimmy Black. A night of good music and great ould Ulster Craic is guaranteed.
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Tickets: £16.00, concessions£14.00
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Saturday 11 December, 8pm |
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Music
Saturday 11 December, 8pm
Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy, is one of Ireland’s most loved and successful ambassadors of music, and he is returning to perform at the Riverside to co-incide with the release of his new album and his third book.
Fresh from a tour of Australia, and via an appearance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, catch the charismatic performer at one of a handful of Northern Ireland dates. One of Ireland’s most loved and successful ambassadors of music, Brian received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Meteor Ireland Music Awards.
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Tickets: £25.00
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Monday 13 to Saturday 18 December |
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Children
Monday 13 to Saturday 18 December
Sleeping Beauty
King Humphrey and Queen Bea are so delighted at the birth of their daughter, Aurora, that they throw the biggest party the kingdom has ever seen! However, when they forget to invite the land's most powerful sorceress, Vestra, their happiness soon turns sour.
Vestra casts a spell on the baby, proclaiming that on her 18th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die! The spell is so strong that the comical Fairy Nuff can only reduce its power by declaring that Aurora will fall asleep for 100 years. But how will she be woken?
Join Giggles the Jester and his friends for this magical tale!
Saturday Matinee 2.30pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 7.30pm
Tickets: £9, concession £5.50 evening shows only, group rates on request
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Tickets: £9.00, concessions£5.50
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Wednesday 19 January to Saturday 5 February, 7.45pm |
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Musical
Wednesday 19 January to Saturday 5 February, 7.45pm
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Seen by over 25 million people, the wonder of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast comes to the Riverside Theatre for 19 magical performances.
One of the most romantic and enchanting tales ever told is brought to life in this spectacular production and features original costumes which everyone knows and loves, magical effects, classic songs, a pyrotechnic feast and sumptuous and wonderful sets.
The magic comes alive onstage in the most ambitious production ever by Ballywillan Drama Group. No expense has been spared to bring this endearing love story to the stage and the show features all the original and enchanted characters from the film.
Ballywillan Drama Group invites you to be their guest and bring someone you love to the family musical theatre event of the year. Experience the enchantment of this classic musical.
Whether you are five or eighty five you will be enchanted by this show. The Times
Tickets: £15.00 to £24.00 with concessions
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