The Market Place Theatre in Armagh has just received its Summer 2014 programmes, and the line-up is looking hot!
The selection of entertainment on offer reinforces the venue’s reputation as one of the premier Arts Centres in Ireland and is packed full of events including sensational shows, wonderful workshops and exciting exhibitions for all ages.
Drama lovers are in for a truly enthralling summer, kicking off with ‘Septic Tiger’, a hilarious new dark comedy that takes an entertaining look at the Celtic Tiger and the mayhem left in its demise. This will be followed by ‘Tuesdays At Tescos’; the award-winning new play about love and death among the aisles. What is truly unique about this show is that the actor will perform outside the venue, whilst the audience watches from the theatre bar. The superb drama will continue with ‘The Auction In Killybuck’, a comedy play from Ulster Theatre folklore, presented by one of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur theatre groups; Belvoir Players.
There will also be comedy in the form of stand-up, when Colin Geddis brings his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Not Safe For Work’, a blend of side-splittingly inappropriate stand-up material and trademark viral video sketches.
Families are invited along to the Theatre’s inaugural ‘Family Super Saturday’ in August, which includes admission to Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre’s ‘Diving Belle’, free ‘craft-fun’ workshop, face painting, balloon modelling, fun-fair games and fancy dress competitions. A superb afternoon’s entertainment all under one roof!
The highlight of the Summer is sure to be the summer musical spectacular, ‘Oliver’. Featuring a cast of the best local talent, wonderful sets, a live orchestra, and some of the most memorable tunes every written, Dickens’ timeless characters will be brought vividly to life with the story of one boy’s survival against the odds.
For those who like to join in on the action, there will be some new and innovative workshops on offer, including ‘Jumping Clay’ for the youngsters, and Cajon Drum Masterclasses, Craft and Drum Making.
For further information on the full season of events or to book your tickets show, workshops or class, you can visit the Box Office, call [028] 3752 1821 or visit our website at www.marketplacearmagh.com/whats-on/
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