Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of What’s On this weekend across NI

Down

Step up and Stride this Saturday at Tollymore Forest for NICHS.  The Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke Tollymore Challenge Walk will be a fully way–marked event and will be based solely within the confines of Tollymore Forest Park. The 5k, 10k 13 and 26 mile routes will follow a series of forest trails throughout the forest whilst all the time taking in the spectacular scenery in this location showcasing the beauty of Tollymore and the Mournes.

Armagh

See Ghostbusters as it was intended to be seen!  Thirty-two years after the original release of the film, the award-winning Wireless Mystery Theatre presents Ghostbusters… Retro, this Saturday 12th November at the Market Place Theatre.  Imagining how it might have been originally transmitted if it were a 30’s radio play, with live sound-effects, music, and period commercials.

Fermanagh

From the Scottish Folk Scene of the 1960s to her performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London; Barbara Dickson has captivated audiences with her soulful renditions of material from the traditional songs of her native Scotland to her outstanding musical theatre roles. ‘It’s not about technique’ she says, ‘but what is in your heart. That is the secret.’  Barbara’s special guest is Anthony Toner, this Thursday 10th November at the Ardhowen Theatre.

Tyrone

Ballet Ireland is delighted to return with The Nutcracker, one of the world’s favourite ballets, to the Burnavon Theatre Cookstown on Friday 11th November. This timeless classic, complete with glittering costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beloved & sumptuous score, takes audiences on a wondrous adventure full of quintessential Christmas magic.

Derry

After enjoying huge success in the All Ireland Fleadh in 2013 and Clipper 2014, The Whistlin Donkeys will take to the stage at the Millennium Forum on Friday 11th November.  They have  shared the stage alongside The Beach Boys, Smokie, Bagatelle, The Dubliners, Shane Filan and many more and played at many festivals throughout Ireland this summer. Joining the Whistlin Donkeys will be Samoisa Irish Dancers and local singer/songwriter, Brian Hassan.

Antrim

The Galgorm Resort and Spa are delighted to announce their Official Autism NI Affiliation with a screening of Disney Pixar’s Inside Out in The Great Hall on Sunday 13th November 2016 at 2pm.

Belfast

Prepare to be amazed, dazzled and bewildered by Cahoots NI’s mind-blowing production Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries – a spectacular show where Maths, Theatre and Digital Technology collide to create a fun and interactive performance proving that understanding maths can be fun! Every Saturday and Sunday until 20th November at W5.

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