The Millennium Forum has just announced its new season of events taking us into the Autumn/Winter of 2016. The Sept-Dec 2016 season will open for bookings @ 9am on Thurs 14th July.
The season opens with acclaimed Irish folk favourite CHRISTY MOORE for two nights on 2nd and 3rd September. Music is a central part of the Millennium Forum programme and local fans can look forward to hearing PETER CORRY when he returns after a long break with the much loved MASTERS OF THE MUSICALS in October. Legendary crooner TONY CHRISTIE, (famous for ‘Amarillo’ and ‘Avenue and Alleyways’) arrives for his debut here in November. In the same month, Derry’s own THE UNDERTONES celebrate their 40th anniversary as a band with what is sure to be an unforgettable night in their home city.
Also featuring this season are FOSTER AND ALLEN, NATHAN CARTER and THE FUREYS. For something different, why not enjoy an evening of Mozart Masterpieces with the MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT. This season, a wide range of the best in stand-up comedy is on offer by SEAN LOCK who returns with his new show in October, while host of ‘Live At The Apollo’, HAL CRUTTENDEN, debuts on the Forum stage in the same month. Internationally acclaimed, JIMEOIN, is back in November while Channel 4 favourite, JIMMY CARR makes a welcome return for what is sure to be another sell-out show. Comedy newcomer, ROMESH RANGANATHAN, joins us in December.
The Force is with us when an all new INVASION DERRY returns for another weekend of fantastic photo opportunities for Star Wars fans in September.
The first ever touring production of CELTIC THE MUSICAL arrives in the cityside venue this season. This is the story of a world famous sporting institution, a people’s club, and showcases a musical history of Celtic Football Club. The UK Tour of BLOOD BROTHERS stops off at the Forum for one week in October. Written by Willy Russell, and featuring a superb score, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
International multi-award winning singer Tommy Fleming takes to the stage for his first major acting role in the hit drama/musical PADDY, which returns by popular demand. There is local drama with the return of the well-known PACKIE’S WAKE; there are two new plays by local playwrights, Jonathan Burgess’ DIVIDED BY HISTORY UNITED BY MUSIC and Brian Foster’s WHEN THE BOGSIDE SPINSTER MET THE CARNDONAGH STUD.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the Millennium Forum pantomime and this year’s CINDERELLA is shaping up to be the biggest and best! There is a stellar cast, a fabulous script, an amazing set and even more special effects. It’s fun for all the family from aged 4 – 94!
The full programme of events is now available to download from the Millennium Forum website at www.millenniumforum.co.uk
The new Sept-Dec season of events is open for bookings from 9am on Thursday 14th July. Telephone the Box Office on 71 264455 or visit www.millenniumforum.co.uk for tickets.