EVENTI IN DERRY: what to do, what to see

Monday 9th – Friday 13th August
The Playhouse Presents
Lundy’s Downfall by Sam Starrett
Directed by Jonathan Burgess. Performed by James Lecky
So you think you know all about the Siege of Derry? Think again!
Time: 8:00pm Tickets: £8.00/ £5.00

Friday 27th August
North West Singer Songwriter Collective Showcase
The very best in new music from the North West Singer Songwriter Collective
Time: 8:00pm
Millennium Forum, Newmarket Street
Box Office: (028) 71264455 Website: www.millenniumforum.co.uk

Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th July
Bill & Ben and Andy Pandy – live on stage
A delightfully entertaining show, adapted for the stage, with songs and audience participation. Come and join in all the fun!
Times: Friday – 40pm/ Saturday – 100am/ 10pm & 40pm/
Sunday – 2:00pm
Tickets: £9.50/ Groups Rate (10 or more): £6.50 per person/
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £34.00

Friday 16th July
Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Featuring a selected group of student musicians from the Loma Linda Academy, California.
Time: Contact Box Office Tickets: Contact Box Office

Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th July
Spud Pirate and the Very Hungry Crocodile
A super swash-buckling story.
Times: Tuesday – 2:00pm/ Wednesday – 2:00pm & 70pm/
Thursday – 110am & 2:00pm
Tickets: Tuesday – Thursday Matinee - £6.00/ £7.00.

Wednesday 4th - Saturday 7th August
Shirley Valentine
Meet Shirley, a 45 year old housewife who’s humdrum day to day life has seen her resort to full blown conversations with her kitchen wall. However when a friend wins a two-week vacation to Greece and asks Shirley to accompany her she begins a humorous and uplifting voyage of rediscovery as she begins to see the world – and herself – in a different light.
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: Opening Night offer – all tickets £12.00 (buy one get one free). Thursday – Saturday - £9.50/ £12.50

Thursday 19th August
The Definitive Eagles show with Midnight Flyer
‘Close your eyes and you’re listening to the Eagles’ - Telegraph
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: £8.00/ £9.00/ £12.00

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st August
The Elvis Spectacular
Back by popular demand, The King returns to the Millennium Forum following previous sell-out performances last year.
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: £8.50/ £10.00/ £12.50

Friday 27th August
Josef Locke Commemoration Concert
The Millennium Forum are delighted to host this special variety concert to commemorate the renowned Irish tenor Josef Locke and help raise funds for the proposed Josef Locke sculpture. This evening will feature a host of well-known performers including Phil Coulter and The Celtic Tenors with Don O’Doherty as compere.
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: £15.00, £19.50, £22.50 & £24.50

Saturday 28th August
The Singing Kettle
Set in the spectacular depths of a far away ocean the Singing Kettle makes a big splash with their brand new show ‘Deep Sea Adventures’.
Time: 2:00pm
Tickets: £8.00/ Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) - £22.00

The Nerve Centre, Magazine Street
Box Office: (028) 71260562 Website: www.nerve-centre.org.uk

Thursday 1st July
Celtronic presents
Excursions with Craig Richards, Carl Finlow, Chaz and Johnny, Darren Allen and Stephen Porter
Admission: £6.00/ £5.00 Doors: 9:00pm – Late

Saturday 3rd July
Celtronic presents
From Dusk Till Dawn with Dave Clarke, Lee Coombs, Alan Simms, Psycatron, David Campbell & Mark Jennings in Room 1, and Pepzi, Ronan kerr, Do Smoove, Johnny Boy and Gerard C in Room 2.
Admission: £12.50 plus booking fee/ £15 on door Doors: 90pm – 6am

Friday 9th/ 16th/ 23rd/ 31st July & 7th/ 14th August.
Revolution, featuring the best of local DJ’s playing chart, R&B, hip-hop, dance and rock. This is a drug and alcohol free event for 14 – 18 year olds.
Admission: £4.00 Doors: 8:00pm – Midnight

Saturday 17th July
Vigilante Events present
Battle of the Bands 04, hosting a daylong feast of the finest new local music. All ages event, no alcohol.
Admission: £4.00 Doors: 2:00pm

Saturday 24th July
Dead Heroes Club. Irelands only progressive rock band present an original and modern take on the music of Genesis, Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull. This performance will feature tracks from their much anticipated debut album.
Admission: £5.00 Doors: 9:00pm

Friday 30th July
Vigilante Event – click on to www.vigilanteevents.co.uk for further details
Admission: £3.00 Doors: 8:00pm All ages show/ No Alcohol

Monday 3rd August
Soledad Brothers
From Detroit this acid-blues duo features guitarist and vocalist Johnny Walker and drummer Ben Smith.
“Amazing how this old-fangled stuff can still sound so good.” – The Guardian****
Admission: £6.00 Doors: 8:00pm

Friday 6th August
Vigilante Event - click on to www.vigilanteevents.co.uk for further details
Admission: £3.00 Doors: 8:00pm All ages show/ No Alcohol

Saturday 21st August
Deep Fried Funk – check local press for details
Admission: TBC Doors: 9:00pm

Saturday 28th August
Hugh Burns workshop in association with the Irish Guitar Festival
Want to play beside a guitarist who has recorded and performed with Gerry Rafferty, George Michael, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson?
Contact (028) 7137 5550 or email info@classicalmusicsociety.com for information.
Workshop: £10.00 Times: 90am – 4:00pm
Performance: £8/ £6 conc/ £3 student Doors: 8:00pm