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WHAT’S ON | Feburary – June 2020 www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
FIRST RESPONSE
5-7 Artillery Street
Derry Londonderry,
BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 71 268027
www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
info@derryplayhouse.co.uk
Foreword by Roisin McDonough,
Chief Executive, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
There is much to look forward to in this season’s new programme.
A number of highlights immediately catch the eye, with two new
productions for The Playhouse Theatre & Peacebuilding Academy
reflecting people’s first-hand experiences of The Troubles, plus visits
from children’s favourites, the Paula Lambert Puppet Theatre, and
a performance of her own moving story of ‘The Emigrant Woman’s
Tale’ by a poet with a unique voice in Northern Ireland, Csilla Toldy.
The Arts Council is proud to be the principal funder of The Playhouse
through our Public and National Lottery funds. This year the National
Lottery celebrates 25 years of making it possible for arts organisa-
tions just like this to be ambitious and innovative, and make a big
impact on their local communities. With the help of this investment, COME WATCH
The Playhouse continues to deliver an excellent programme of Theatre, Music, Comedy
inspiring, enriching and inclusive arts and cultural experiences
P4-P24
for everyone to enjoy
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Paula Lambert Puppet Theatre presents
BOSCO’S MAGICAL GARDEN AND SLEEPING BEAUTY
Saturday 8th February, 2.30pm
Tickets £11 (includes £1 development contribution)
The once upon a time tour. Enjoy the enchanted story of Sleeping Beauty
where an evil Fairy-Night filled with jealousy
Bosco is Bosco, not a boy, not a girl, just a
tries to harm Beauty but luckily, she has very
Bosco: a cheeky, lovely, funny, slightly-cracked,
good fairy friends. With its brilliant array of
irrepressible, eternal five-year-old who lives in
Characters, lots of fun and excitement through
a box and who loves nothing more than to just
this completely interactive live experience
be Bosco and meet all the boys and girls.
with the absolute magic of Puppet Theatre.
After starring on Irish TV for three decades,
you’ll see why Bosco remains a firm favourite
for each new generation. 5
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The Playhouse Theatre and Peacebuilding Academy presents
FIRST RESPONSE
Wednesday 26th – Saturday 29th February, 8pm
Tickets Free. Booking essential.
TRUE STORIES FROM THE FRONT LINE
Devised by the Cast
Directed by Ailin Conant
Throat clenches. Palm sweats. Vision tunnels.
Breath shallows. Stomach knots. We all share
a nervous system designed to respond to crisis
in a certain way. But what happens when your
professional duty requires you to run towards
the scene of the horror, at a time when every-
one else is running away?
First Response has been created and
performed by Fire-fighters, Paramedics,
Nurses, Journalists, Community Workers,
and Counsellors who worked the front lines
of some of the most difficult experiences of
The Troubles. What secrets do these men and
women hold in their physiology, and how can
their story help us understand ourselves and
the society we live in today?
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THE EMIGRANT WOMAN’S TALE Friday 6th March, 8pm Tickets £12/ £10 (includes £1 development contribution) The Emigrant Woman’s Tale is a story told through poetry, song and spoken word. “An inspirational performance that is sometimes humorous, often moving and always thought provoking....highly recommended.” Colum Sands, BBC Radio Ulster The story describes poet Csilla Toldy’s growing up and escape from Communist Hungary to eventually living in Northern Ireland - juxtaposed with songwriter Fil Campbell’s story of growing up on the Irish border and staying in Northern Ireland throughout the conflict. A tale of two girls from opposite ends of Europe and when their paths crossed many common themes emerged.
THE 10 DARK SECRETS OF 1798
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By Paddy Cullivan
Saturday 7th March, 8pm
Tickets £12/10 (includes £1 development contribution)
Experience the incredible true story of Ireland’s Edward Fitzgerald and Napper Tandy - George
1798 Rebellion through song, imagery Washington, The ‘Mad King’ George III and
and storytelling with historical entertainer Napoleon Bonaparte. Huge battles, victories
and musician Paddy Cullivan. Inspired by and losses from the epic Wexford Rebellion
the American and French Revolutions of to the unbelievable ’Year of the French’…
the late-18th Century, the ’10 Dark Secrets and most importantly, the timeless call of
of 1798’ is a historical drama of ‘Game of the United Irishmen (and women!) to unite
Thrones’ proportions, bringing a staggering ‘Protestant, Catholic and Dissenter’…
array of characters to life. Wolfe Tone, Lord
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Green Shoot Productions present IN THE NAME OF THE SON by Richard O’Rawe and Martin Lynch Friday 13th March, 8pm Tickets £14 (includes £1 development contribution) An exciting new play chronicling the extraordinary life of Gerry Conlon (The Guildford 4) following his release from prison in 1989. No one can forget the TV images of him outside The Old Bailey, proclaim- ing, “I am a totally innocent man!” This play charts Conlon’s journey into ‘freedom’ as he received over £1million pounds, became a cause-celebre running in the same circles as Johnny Depp and Daniel Day Lewis. He seemed to have it all but, fuelled by an addiction to crack-cocaine, his life was spiralling out of control. What emerges from the darkness is Conlon’s resilience and his eventual life-changing recovery to beat his demons to become a world-renowned Human Rights cam- paigner. Written by Gerry’s lifelong friend Richard O’Rawe and Martin Lynch the play explores tri- umph of the human spirit over extreme adversity.
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A NIGHT WITH
THE FOUR HARPS
Saturday 14th March, 8pm
Tickets £14/ £12.50
(includes £1 development contribution)
Celtic melodies as you've never heard them
before. You'll be blown away as these handsome
Irish lads sing the most beautiful tunes from the
Celtic world in exquisite four-part harmony.
Have a great night's craic with the lads at their
take on an after-hours, toe tapping trad session.
Music inspired by traditional Irish music that has
been mixed and merged with more modern hits
from Irish artists such as U2, Van Morrison and
Snow Patrol. Also includes songs from Sam Smith,
Ed Sheeran and even The Greatest Showman, all
given an Irish twist.
Join Ryan, Conor, Kevin and Fergal as they bring
you Celtic magic with traditional legendary -
prepare to be charmed!
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VESSEL National Theatre Live presents
By Laura Wyatt O'Keeffe CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Friday 20th March, 8pm Saturday 21st March, 7pm
Tickets £12/10 Tickets £12
(includes £1 development contribution) (includes £1 development contribution)
Cert 15
How far would you go for a cause you believed By Edmond Rostand, in a new version by Martin Crimp
in? How far is too far? Directed by Jamie Lloyd
Ireland. 2018. Abortion is still illegal, another James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the
pregnant girl dies and Maia is forced into action. stage in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de
Hear a story that could divide a nation, win or Bergerac, broadcast live to cinemas from the West
lose a vote, and make history. End in London. Fierce with a pen and notorious in
combat, Cyrano almost has it all - if only he could win
This multi-award nominated, five star play chal-
the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s just one big
lenges the choices we are given, uproots the lies
problem: he has a nose as huge as his heart. Will a so-
and the legacies we inherit, and boldly protests
ciety engulfed by narcissism get the better of Cyrano
for the power of the individual.
- or can his mastery of language set Roxane’s world
alight? Edmond Rostand’s masterwork is adapted
"Vessel is both poignant and subtle. by Martin Crimp, with direction by Jamie Lloyd
The minimal set and direction make (Betrayal). This classic play will be brought to life with
way for excellent writing to shine." linguistic ingenuity to celebrate Cyrano’s powerful
The List and resonant resistance against overwhelming odds.COME WATCH | Book online at www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
The Playhouse Theatre and Peacebuilding Academy presents
BEYOND THE BARRICADES
Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March, 8.30pm
Tickets Free. Booking essential.
By Micheal Kerrigan movement kicking off and Queers revolting
Directed by Anne Crilly in New York, how will this impact on them?
As they try to make sense of the surreal world
The world is in turmoil. Machus and Cal
of The Battle of The Bogside, 1969, will they
thought they were embarking on a youth-
partake or will fate intervene and change
ful odyssey of self- discovery in Derry. With
everything forever?
student riots in Paris, the Black Civil Rights
Movement in the USA, the Womens Liberation Photo Joyce Garvey 13foyleside.co.uk
CLASS ACT SPRING SHOW
Senior Show Saturday 28th March, 5pm
Junior Show Saturday 27th June, 5pm
Tickets £8
This will be the Class Act’s eighth annual spring
show to be staged in The Playhouse, with the
drama group, or “Drama Dramily”, going from
strength to strength for past 18 years.
Take a bow The senior group will present their own version
with of ‘Grease Lightning’, because why... this group is
systematic! This group is automatic! This group is
highly dramatic!
Come and see the group stage their own version of
“Grease” and “Tell everyone about it, Stud!”
This year the junior group will stage their own summer
show, separate to the senior group’s spring show.
Come and see this young group of star stage their own
version of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ -
“a scrumpdillyicious” “oompah loompah” snozberry”
delight!COME WATCH | Book online at www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
Exhibition on Screen
Little Willow Productions present
LEONARDO: THE WORKS ‘RUBY!’
Friday 3rd April, 8pm
Saturday 4th April, 8pm
Tickets £12
(includes £1 development contribution) Tickets £15
Many TV shows and feature films have showcased Following on from its critically acclaimed sell out
extraordinary genius Leonardo da Vinci, but often run last year, Little Willow Productions is proud to
not examined closely enough is the most crucial return with ‘Ruby!’ a play written by Michael Cam-
element of all: his art. eron and featuring Libby Smyth as Ruby Murray.
Belfast born Ruby Murray was one of the most
Leonardo’s peerless paintings and drawings will
popular singing stars in the world in the 1950s,
be the focus of this screening, presenting every
becoming the only recording artist in history to
single attributed painting, in Ultra HD quality,
have five songs in the Top Twenty in the same
never seen before on the big screen. Key works
week. Behind the triumphs however, a darker
include The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady
story was unfolding in Ruby’s life. This intimate
with an Ermine, Ginevra de’ Benci, Madonna Litta,
drama enthralled audiences on its debut run.
Virgin of the Rocks, and more than a dozen others.
Please note the play contains strong language
This film also looks afresh at Leonardo’s life – and adult themes.
his inventiveness, his sculptural skills, his military “An honourable, concise, elegant and
foresight and his ability to navigate the treacher-
ous politics of the day – through the prism of
gut-wrenching portrayal of a beloved
his art. and seminal artist…this Ruby! is a gem.”
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The Big ListThe Playhouse Theatre and Peacebuilding Academy presents
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN
‘1972: VOICES FROM THE HEART OF THE TROUBLES'
Wednesday 22nd-Saturday 25th April, 8pm
Tickets Free. Booking essential. (includes £1 development contribution)
Directed by Kieran Griffiths. But statistics only take you so far, and they don’t
take you inside the hearts of people who were
The statistics for 1972- the worst year of the ‘Trou-
there. 1972 was an extraordinary year- a year
bles’- are astonishing: almost 500 killings (nearly
when it felt like anything could happen- but it
100 in the month of July alone); 10,000 shootings,
was a year of lives as well as deaths. And here is
2,000 explosions, and almost 5,000 people physi-
an evening of voice, of people- gathered by the
cally injured,
poet Damian Gorman- which carries inside
stories of both.
Picture- Gerard Harlay, Photographer, 1972
For further details about the collection contact the
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Photo-Research for 'The Shake' by Kaled Barakeh
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The Playhouse Theatre and Peacebuilding Academy presents
ART IN PLACE OF CONFLICT
Peacebuilding Conference
Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April
The Playhouse Theatre & Peacebuilding Acad- present extracts and samples of art produced
emy host an inspiring and thought-provoking through the academy during 2018 – 2020
arts and peace-building conference in the heart including the work of Jo Egan, Laurence
of the city. McKeown, Conan McIvor and Ailin Conant. The
conference will also feature multi-media art
The conference seeks to explore the power,
installations developed through the academy.
purpose and place of socially engaged art in
conflict and post conflict societies. This major All conference delegates will be invited to the
thematic and associated areas of concern will live performance of our production entitled
be explored and discussed through key-note ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN 1972: Voices from the
presentations led by John Paul Lederach, Teya Heart of The Troubles by Damian Gorman.
Sepinuck and Giles Duley.
For further information or to register contact:
The Theatre and Peacebuilding Academy will elaine@derryplayhouse.co.uk 19THE CITY OF DERRY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Thursday 7th – Monday 11th May
The Playhouse will join a citywide programme international acts, a special Education Pro-
jam packed full of international and home gramme in the run-up to the Festival, The
grown talent, incorporating a heady mix of Jazz, Playhouse is proud to join Bennigans and Great
Blues, Soul, Rock and BeeBop, with something Hall at Magee as a Jazz Hub again for 2020.
to suit all ages and tastes.
There is no doubt that the City of Derry Jazz &
This will be the 19th outing for the festival, Big Band Festival has earned its place among
which has grown from humble beginnings in the best jazz celebrations in Europe, and is
2001 to the world class event it is today, attract- counted as one of the country’s biggest cultural
ing over 70,000 revellers over the course of the highlights.
May Bank Holiday weekend.
You can find out more by going to
With a featured headliner, world-renowned www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com #derryjazzfestCOME WATCH | Book online at www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
Antelope Productions Present
MOTHERLAND - SONGS OF 20TH CENTURY WOMEN
Saturday 16th May, 8pm Tickets £12.50 (includes £1 development contribution)
Featuring evocative projected images alongside down streets of protest in the 1960s and into
thought-provoking spoken word, Edel Murphy the confusion of the 21st Century. Following
performs iconic songs of struggle and celebra- extensive tours with Grammy winning shows
tion from such songwriting greats as Joan Baez, Celtic Woman and Riverdance, Edel Murphy –
Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Kate Bush, and The singer, actor and musician – is delighted to bring
Beatles. Edel Murphy and live band bring you this powerful and enlightening production to
through the Dustbowl of the Great Depression, the Playhouse under the musical direction of her
into the homes of 1950s urban desperation, long-time collaborator, Ewan Cowley.
21LIVE SCREENING National Theatre Live presents THE WELKIN Cert: 15 Thursday 21st May, 7pm Tickets £12 (includes £1 development contribution) One life in the hands of 12 women. trying to escape the noose. Rural Suffolk in England, 1759. As the country James Macdonald (Who's Afraid of Virginia waits for Halley’s comet, a young woman is Woolf?) directs Maxine Peake (The Theory of sentenced to hang for a heinous murder. Everything, Funny Cow) and Ria Zmitrowicz When she claims to be pregnant, a jury of 12 (Three Girls, Mr. Selfridge) in this bold and matrons are taken from their housework to gripping thriller from Tony Award-nominated decide whether she’s telling the truth, or simply writer Lucy Kirkwood (Chimerica, Skins).
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JokerThief Theatre Company present North West Opera Presents
THE IRISH PLAY THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by Tim McGillicuddy Saturday 30th May, 8pm
Saturday 23rd May, 8pm Tickets £16
Tickets £12/ £10
Dublin, 1975. Liam – a 32 county enthusiast - is The Marriage Of Figaro, a comedy in three acts,
gathered with friends on the night of his 25th performed in English by North West Opera, is the
birthday. He and his girlfriend Suzy, a rebellious story of a rather naughty Count, with a serious
British runaway, are set to travel north to join the eye for the ladies- including his own wife's maid!
IRA, while their roommates Cian, an idealistic The poor spurned Countess plans with the help
American playwright and his pregnant girlfriend of the maid and her Fiancé (Figaro) to expose her
Nora, strive to dissuade Liam from the path he husband's unfaithfulness by exchanging places
has chosen. When an unexpected birthday ‘gift’ with her.
throws Liam’s plans awry, the friends are thrust
Hilarious dialogues, mistaken identities and the
into a hilariously tangled web of Fenian tirades,
most divine music ever composed, this wonder-
personal loyalties and outstanding ESB bills!
ful comedy previously sold out in the Northwest
and is returning by popular demand to our
"A pleasingly jaundiced cultural identity stages. With international conductor, chorus,
caper...This is comedy" professional soloists and orchestra.
The New York Times
23MRS JONES’S DIARY Exhibition on Screen
Saturday 6th June, 8pm FRIDA KAHLO
Tickets £14 Thursday 10th September, 8pm
(includes £1 development contribution) Tickets £12 (includes £1 development contribution)
OFF HER ROCKER! A highly engaging journey through the life of one
of the most prevalent female icons, a prolific self-
Confessions of a Badass Granny growing old
portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through
(dis)gracefully!
all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life.
Join the marvellous Mrs Jones in this uninhibit- Guided with interview, commentary and Frida’s
ed, unruly and outrageous story of her colourful own words.
life! You’ve laughed at her in the Smash Hit com-
Featuring key exhibitions and interviews with
edy shows ‘It’s Wine O’Clock’ and ‘Nobody Puts
world-renowned Kahlo curators, this screening
Bernie in a Corner’. Now she’s back with her own
explores the extraordinary symbolism and themes
laugh-out-loud, feel good, one woman show!
in these personal canvases to seek a deeper under-
Recently widowed, Mrs Jones is a woman who standing of the real Frida Kahlo.
smokes too much, drinks too much and has a
Displaying a treasure trove of colour and a feast
tendency to say whatever comes into her mind.
of vibrancy on screen, this personal and intimate
Hashtag no filter! Mrs Jones embraces every-
film offers privileged access to her works and
thing from motherhood, men, menopausal
highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her
pitfalls, weight gain, wedding night jitters and
resilience and her unmatched lust for life, men,
the joy of friendship.
women, politics and her cultural heritage.COME WATCH | Book online at www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
OPENING DOORS TO CREATIVITY
“It’s really good to bring the communities together through art
because we can express ourselves” Young participant in The Playhouse Street Talk Project
The Playhouses runs a large selection of socially engaged arts programmes, providing
opportunities, training, guidance and experience for all types of artistic individuals
and creative communities.
Current Playhouse Projects include Residents groups at The Playhouse
PARTNERSHIPS SOLE PURPOSE PRODUCTIONS
Are ongoing between The Playhouse and many is a professional theatre company founded in
local organisations, including RNIB, Action on 1997 to use the discourse of imagination to
Hearing Loss, Rossdowney House, and Glenoaks. investigate and illuminate social and public issues.
For more info email siuan@derryplayhouse.co.uk. Contact: 028 7127 9918 or visit www.solepurpose.org
STREET TALK LILLIPUT THEATRE COMPANY
A cross community project involving young people is one of Northern Ireland’s leading theatre
who come together to address the impact crime companies for adults with learning disabilities.
has on the community. Recent productions include a specially adapted
version of Macbeth and commissioned plays
THE THEATRE AND PEACEBUILDING ACADEMY exploring disability rights. Contact: 028 7136 8150
The Playhouse continues this two-and-a-half-year email lilliputtheatrecompany@westerntrust.hscni.net
EU PEACE funded programme promoting healing
UV ARTS
and reconciliation. The programme for early 2020
uses urban art to engage youth, support creative
includes , 'Questions of Legacy' , a podcast art expression and challenge traditional preconceptions
installation by Pamela Mary Brown. These podcasts of space through graffiti, street art and modern mural
and associated book feature the stories of the WAVE arts. Contact: www.uv-arts.com or
Trauma 'Injured on that Day' group. 'Frictionless' is a 07846 887680
ground-breaking Virtual Reality film by Declan
For more information contact The Playhouse on
Keeney that foregrounds stories related to The
028 71 268027 or email info@derryplayhouse.co.uk
Troubles and lives / incidents along the Border.
Contact liam@derryplayhouse.co.uk.
25EXPLORING THE PEACE: THEATRE OF WITNESS WORKSHOPS Free* What is Theatre of Witness? Theatre of Witness is an inspirational project al- lowing victims and survivors of the Troubles to re-tell their often harrowing experiences on-stage through theatre performance. Who are the performers in Theatre of Witness? Performers include former police officers, para- militaries and relatives of those killed or injured. Audiences witness performers from vastly different backgrounds who work together on-stage to give a message of understanding, empathy, reconcilia- tion and hope. Tell me about the workshops? Workshops enable performers (e.g. ex-police officer and ex-paramilitary) to screen video foot- age of their stories from the original Theatre of Witness production, and talk about their experi- ences. What age are the workshops for? Age 14+ How long do they last? Approximately 2 hours. Group size? From 12 – 60. Workshops can be tailored to suit different group sizes. Any feedback from past participants? "It is authentic meeting real people who were involved. Invaluable." How do I book? Contactclaire@derryplayhouse.co.uk
WHAT GETS YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING?
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GET CREATIVE, HAVE FUN, LEARN A NEW SKILL, AND
GAIN AN OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK (OCNI) QUALIFICATION!
THE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES SEVERAL
ADULT NIGHT CLASSES IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE,
BEGINNING AT THE END OF JANUARY 2020.
• CREATIVE WRITING
• DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
• PERFORMANCE
Then please contact Ann Marie
on 02871268027 or email
OCN@derryplayhouse.com
27WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES AT THE PLAYHOUSE
FOR ADULTS FOR CHILDREN
DERRY PLAYHOUSE WRITERS THE WRITE STUFF KIDS CLUB
Wednesdays 1pm–4pm A monthly class for children to learn and develop
Contact: www.derryplayhousewriters.org the skills of creative writing.
Saturday 11th February; Saturday 11th March;
TAI CHI 8th April; 6th May and 3rd June. (TBC)
Mondays 6.45–7.45pm Contact Grainne McCool
Contact: 028 7126 8027 Email: thewritestuff@eircom.net
PLAYHOUSE PAINTERS MARY HILL SCHOOL OF BALLET
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2–4pm Fridays 3pm – 8pm and Saturdays 9am –1pm.
Contact: 028 71 268027. Contact028 7132 9005,
Email: victoria@maryhillschoolofballet.co.uk
PLAYHOUSE CIRCLE DANCE
Dance your cares away to music from all over the SCOIL RINCE CATHAIR NA MBALLAI:
world. Sat January 18th 12 noon to 2pm. All most
THE WALLED CITY SCHOOL OF DANCE
welcome. No wrong steps only variations. Easy
Tuesdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm.
dances to learn no partner needed. Only £5.
Contact 028 7135 1895 / 07749 967 841
To book ring 00353 831896965 or
or Email: michaela1@hotmail.com
email jean@mailbox.org
CLASS ACT SCHOOL OF
LIFE AFTER SPEECH AND DRAMA
Life After support families that have experienced Fridays 4.30 - 6pm for ages 4-16 years. Begin-
bereavement as a result of a road traffic collision. ner drama Saturdays 12 - 1.30 for ages 3 - 6
Life After meets Monthly and offers families the years.Contact: Loretta (B.Ed Hons; M.Sc. in Edu-
chance to support one another through connec- cation Management and L.I.B.S.D. in teaching
tion. Speech and Drama) 0791 999 2662
Contact lifeafterrtc@gmail.com
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FIGHTING WORDS AT THE PLAYHOUSE FREE creative writing workshops for schools Every Fighting Words workshop is a new Calling all schools: A limited number of work- adventure: Students work collaboratively and shops will be available at the Playhouse in 2020. then individually to create brand-new tales. Let us know if your school or class would like to Each participant leaves as a published writer, avail of these amazing, free creative sessions. with their own storybook. This is a pilot project, and we hope it will grow… Volunteers needed: Our storymaking workshops Write to fiona@derryplayhouse.com if you’re are powered by volunteer mentors. No writing or interested in mentoring or booking a work- teaching background is necessary to mentor - just an shop for your class. interest in stories and curiosity about children's ideas. Read more at www.fightingwords.co.uk.
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NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE: SOLE ROUTES SCRIPT
AUDITIONS ACCESS FUND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Monday 17th February, 1-5pm
Sunday 8th March, 9am-5pm
Aged 14-25, and interested in giving drama a go? Sole Purpose Productions are delighted to
Take part in a free drama workshop, and audition announce their new Sole Routes Script Develop-
day for the National Youth Theatre and be in with ment Programme for script writers of all levels.
the chance of taking part in a residential drama
The programme includes: Specialised Theatre
course in London in summer 2020.
Labs; Detailed Script Feedback Reports; Script
Last year, National Youth Theatre brought free Studio Development for half day or full day;
auditions to Derry for the first time as part of the and Rehearsed Readings.
Auditions Access Fund, supported by actor Hugh
Sole Purpose have been developing new and
Bonneville. In 2020 we’re back, and we’d like to
emerging writers for over 20 years. They have
meet you. Whether you’re completely new to act-
toured work throughout Ireland, the UK and
ing, or have got some experience already,
the USA. The company was recently awarded
get involved.
the Special Jury Prize at Origin Theatre’s 1st Irish
www.nyt.org.uk/aaf Festival in New York for its production Blinkered
by Patricia Byrne. For more information about
our script programme see www.solepurpose.org
31HIRE THE PLAYHOUSE A UNIQUE HERITAGE VENUE IN THE HEART OF DERRY LONDONDERRY If you are organising a Conference, Workshop, Festival, Launch, Birthday, Wedding or a creative day with a difference... Why not consider the unique award winning Playhouse? Situated in the heart of the historic walled city, The Playhouse is a unique historic building of real character with flexible multi use spaces including : • Unique historic buildings of real character, with flexible, multi use spaces • 175 seat Theatre (including cinema projection) • Dance Studio with beautiful panoramic views • Gallery Space looking out onto Derry’s famous historic City Walls • Various large and small breakout rooms NOW OFFERING… TEAMBUILDING EVENTS: Our team of professional arts facilitators can work with you and your staff to understand and meet your needs. We use our dynamic arts techniques to take you out of your daily routines, and get you thinking, moving and behaving in different ways, while improving creativity, communication skills, motivation, team work and much more… For more information contact 028 71 268027 or email hire@derryplayhouse.co.uk
“What a fabulous team you have… your organisation and
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attention to detail went a long way to making our event
a complete success… even last minute requests were
met
with smiles and reassurance”
Education Service, Houses of Parliament, London
33WEDDINGS Looking for an unusual, historic, fun and stylish location for your wedding? Want to get married where Stephen Rea, Dara Ó Briain and have performed? The Playhouse’s historic listed buildings in recent years has become a popular wedding venue • A unique intimate space beside the historic Derry Walls right in the heart of the city • Registered wedding venue • Both wedding ceremonies and receptions catered for • Option to bring in your own catering • We can provide a blank canvas for you to bring your own individual touch to your special day • Multiple rooms available depending on the size of the wedding and requirements For more information contact hire@derryplayhouse.co.uk Photo with kind permission of Paula Gillespie
MANY THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE PATRONS
“What a gift The Playhouse is to the community” Roma Downey, Actor
Help The Playhouse provide educational opportunities for some of the most vulnerable and hard
to reach people, use the arts for peacebuilding, and produce ground-breaking new theatre by
becoming a corporate patron. Get in touch with Elaine Forde at the playhouse on 0871268027 or
email elaine@derryplayhouse.co.uk
CORPORATE PATRONS PLUS
Foyleside Shopping Centre Mandarin Palace Hivolt Capacitors
www.foyleside.co.uk www.themandarinpalace.net www.hivoltcapacitors.com
Inner City Trust Alchemy Technology Services Learning Pool
www.innercitytrust.com www.alchemytechs.com www.learningpool.com
CORPORATE PATRONS
Airporter Casey & Company Solicitors Moore Stephens
www.airporter.co.uk www.caseylaw.co.uk www.moorestephens.co.ukLeave a round
of applause ...
WHY NOT CONSIDER LEAVING A GIFT TO THE PLAYHOUSE IN YOUR WILL?
Big or small, every gift The Playhouse receives You can also make a gift to The playhouse in
will help remove barriers and ensure genera- memory of a loved one.
tions to come continue to have access to com-
Why not talk to your solicitor today or contact
munity arts, education and peace building.
us on (027)71268027 to discuss our work and
Your contribution will help support and foster the ways in which you can make your legacy
the Arts in our city and beyond, contributing to count.
the ongoing development of our rich cultural
heritage.BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
TAKE A PEEK | Book online at www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
OPENING HOURS
Monday-Friday: 9.30am to 10am
Saturday: 10.00am-4.00pm
HOW TO BOOK
By Telephone: Call (028)71268027 during box office hours.
In person: Simply call into the box office during office hours.
Online: Log on to www.derryplayhouse.co.uk anytime
On the Night: The Box Office will be open 45 minutes
before a performance for ticket sales/collections.
Concessions available for those in receipt of benefits,
students, under 18’s and senior citizens.
Group discounts also available.
Please phone Box Office in advance for details.
ACCESS & DISABLED PATRONS
Winner of the William Keown Prestige Access Award,
The Playhouse has full access for disabled patrons and an
infra-red hearing assisted system is installed in our theatre.
If patrons have any special requirements, please contact the
Box Office and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
LATECOMERS
Latecomers cannot be admitted once a performance
has started until a suitable interval.
REFUND POLICY
Please note that there are no refunds, except in the
event of the show being cancelled.
MAILING LIST
To receive this brochure and news on special offers and
events, join our free mailing list by contacting the Box
Office or visit www.derryplayhouse.co.uk.
37OPENING HOURS
Monday- Friday 9.30am- 5.30pm
Saturday: 10.00am- 4.00pm
FEBRUARY MARCH
Saturday 8 Friday 6
Bosco’s Magical Garden and Sleeping Beauty P5 The Emigrant Woman’s Tale P8
Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 Saturday 7
First Response P6 The 10 Dark Secrets of 1798 P9
Friday 13
In The Name Of The Son P10
Saturday 14
A Night with The Four Harps P11
Friday 20
Vessel P12
Saturday 21
Cyrano De Bergerac P12
Thursday 26- Friday 27
Beyond the Barricades P13
Saturday 28
Class Act Senoir Showcase P14APRIL JUNE
TAKE A PEEK | Book online at www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
Saturday 13 Saturday 1
More Jokes About Chocolate And Girls: My Life Long The Experience of Being P23
Obsession With The Undertones P15
Saturday 8
Thursday 18 Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella P23
50 Shades of Red, White & Blue P16
Wednesday 12
Saturday 20 Open Schools Festival P25
TMusic to your Ears P16
Thursday 13
APRIL MAY
Famished P25
Friday 3 Saturday 22
Thursday 7 – Monday 11
MAY
Leonardo: The Works P15 God of
The City Box
Derry Jazz and
Big Band Festival 2020
P26
P20
Saturday 4
Thursday 2
Ruby! P15 Saturday 16
Starstruck- Judy, Barbara, Lady G & Me P17 Motherland - Songs Of 20th Century Women P21
Wednesday 22– Saturday 25
Friday 3 CAN HAPPEN 1972:
ANYTHING Thursday 21
Kaz Hawkins
Voices andHeart
from the Sam of
York
TheDuo
Trouble P17
P16+17 The Welkin P22
Saturday 423- Friday 24
Thursday Saturday 23
Darren
Art Beckett
in Place Trio Featuring George Colligan
of Conflict P18-
P19 The Irish Play P23
19
Saturday 30
Sunday 5 The Marriage Of Figaro P23
Paul McIntyre & Special Guests
Sid Peacock & Surge Orchestra P18-19
Tuesday 14- Saturday 18 JUNE
Albino Parts P20-21
Saturday 6
Friday 24 & Saturday 25 Mrs Jones’s Diary P24
Cotton Fingers P22
Saturday 27
Friday 31 Class Act Junior Showcase P14 39HOW TO FIND US…
The Playhouse is located within the historic Walls
of Derry. Londonderry, just a short walk from the
Foyleside and Richmond Shopping Centres;
5-7 Artillery Street
Derry Londonderry,
BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 71 268027
Fax: 028 71 261884
www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
info@derryplayhouse.co.uk
The Playhouse is supported by the following organisations:
Main Funders
Project Funders
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