The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (September 1 – 7).

• Hillsborough International Oyster Festival 2014, Hillsborough Village, Co Down, September 2- 7. Enjoy an action packed week of fun at the internationally renowned Oyster Festival. Set in the historic, picturesque Georgian village of Hillsborough, Co. Down, the Festival is famous for its fundraising, food and festivities with a packed programme of activities and entertainment.

• Belfast Tattoo 2014, Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Co Antrim, September 4 – 6. The finest musicians and dancers from across Ulster will entertain in a passionate show of pipes, drums and a whole lot more.

• Air Waves Portrush, West Bay, Portrush, Co Antrim, September 6 – 7. Get ready for fun! Air Waves Portrush returns for another year with the world famous RAF Red Arrows (Sunday) and the only two flying Lancasters in the world. Visitors will get to see Jets, helicopters and formation teams with play zones provided for kids!

• Armagh Bramley Apple Festival, The Shambles Yard, Co Armagh, September 6. Discover more about what makes Armagh Bramley Apples so special direct from the growers who produce them and you can even watch local chefs create mouth-watering apple-iscious dishes. Check out the exciting and refreshing hand-crafted Armagh Bramley Apple juices and ciders that are being produced right here on your doorstep.

• Hairspray – The Broadway Musical, Millenium Forum, Co Londonderry, September 2 -7. Enjoy the Smash hit Broadway Musical Hairspray. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a big, bouncy bouffant of a musical, piled high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

• Voices of Africa, Ardowen Theatre, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, September 4.  The New Beginnings choir are visiting Northern Ireland with their ‘Voices of Africa Tour’, an evening that will not disappoint filled with energetic African songs and dance which people of all ages will be enthralled with.

• Bushmills Village Walk, Park and Ride car park, Bushmills, Co Antrim, September 2. Bushmills, beside the River Bush, is steeped in history – several mills were sited on the River Bush processing everything from spades to flax and corn to timber. Join in on a leisurely stroll though the village whilst learning all there is to know about this conservation village. Pre-booking is required.

• Paranormal Tours, Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast, until September 6.  The Crum is one of the most haunted buildings in Belfast with paranormal activity rumoured since it closed. This tour will take you to the various hot spots of the Gaol where paranormal activity has been reported and the guide will tell you all about the harrowing stories associated with these areas.

• Newtownstewart Fish Fest 2014, Strule River Banks, Co Tyrone, September 6 – 7. Enjoy two days of free family-friendly entertainment centred on fly tying and casting demonstrations, youth angling workshops and competitions, and general fun day activities.

• Island Hopper Day Trip, Clearsky Adventure Centre, Castle Ward Estate, Strangford, Co Down. September 7. See the stunning sights on an island hopping kayaking tour of Strangford Lough. Watch the beautiful scenery go past as you paddle around the Lough under the supervision of our fully trained and experienced staff before stopping off on one of the islands for lunch. Over 18s only.

Down

Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life this Sunday and experience the serenity of a trip around the beautiful and mystical Strangford Lough.  Enjoy the magnificent scenery and plentiful wildlife, see where Saint Patrick first came ashore and discover how the Lough helped to aid the pillage and plunder of the Viking raiders as we offer you an insightful tour of one of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful bodies of water.  Tour departs Portaferry Slipway.

Tyrone

The Belvoir Players present The auction in Killybuck at the Burnavon Theatre Friday 29^th August. Set in 1914  in North Antrim, Aunt Rebecca has a farm of land to sell. Her nephew would like to buy the farm but since he refuses to marry the girl his aunt has chosen for him,  she refuses to lend him the money to do so.  The local auctioneer  sets about thwarting the old girl’s wishes and by some very devious means conspires to get the farm for Robert John.  Prepare to be moved, amused, and entertained by this charming piece of Ulster theatre folklore.

Fermanagh

This Saturday 30^th August treat yourself to a luxury Crom Castle Cruise and Dine. Your cruise will depart Share Village at 4pm and navigate through the maze of islands on Upper Lough Erne to Crom Boat House, where you will dine in the opulent surroundings of the West Wing – Crom Castle. Indulge in a four course set dinner served in the Victorian Conservatory. Your return cruise will get back to Share Village before dark.

Derry

The Walled City Tattoo outdoor spectacle, which was one of the highlights of the 2013 UK City of Culture, will comprise a 500 strong cast of local, national and international performers. The production will entertain and delight up to 15,000 people in Northern Ireland’s largest, bespoke Amphitheatre when it returns to the city’s Ebrington Square from 27th to 30th August.

Armagh

Fancy yourself as a Jedi?  Do you have the force?  If so then make the journey to Armagh Planetarium this Saturday and Sunday where the Emerald Garrison will be training some future Jedis..  Young visitors will have the opportunity to don the famous brown robe, pick up a light sabre and learn a few Force skills from an Emerald Garrison Master!  Trainees must stay vigilant as there has been a disturbance in the force and Stormtroopers,  lead by Darth Maul himself, have been rumoured to be nearby.  Can our young Padawan defeat the Dark Side and win the day?  Only time will tell.  May the force be with you!  The Planetarium will also be running digital theatre shows, space themed arts and craft workshops, launching rockets and there will be Stormtroopers keeping the peace along our corridors.  This is a weekend not to be missed!

Antrim

The Braid Film Theatre Ballymena presents Frozen the Singalong this Saturday. The film’s plot sees Fearless Anna setting off on an epic journey with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven-to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. If you missed the film in the cinema first time round, or you just fancy a good old sing along with onscreen Elsa, Anna and Olaf, then this event in the Braid’s very own film theatre is the one for you and the perfect way to bring the summer holidays to a close.

Belfast
Ravara Productions present Little Shop of Horrors at the Stranmillis College 27^th to 30^th August. A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the song writing team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast and Aladdin. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, Little Shop Of Horrors never fails to entertain.
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“Singlehood really shines in its sheer honesty…ridiculous,heartbreaking, hilarious…” Irish Times ****

“Thoughtfully presented in a frank, truthful and engaging manner..entertaining and thought-provoking..” Journal.ie

“Honest, funny and at times a little sad, Singlehood will be enjoyed by singletons and smug marrieds alike.” Metro Herald ****

http:www.umckproductions.com

One week before hitting Dublin’s Olympia Theatre with new cast member comedian PJ Gallagher (Naked Camera), Singlehood the show that’s already wowed audiences in Vicar Street and was a Dublin Fringe Festival sell-out, makes it’s Belfast debut is coming to the Lyric for two nights only. Tickets priced at £12.50.

Singlehood brings the raw and revealing stories of real life singletons to the stage to hilarious and devastating effect. With a fantastic ensemble of seven performers including comedians PJ Gallagher and Eric Lalor, Singlehood is an exclusive look at the personal triumphs and losses we all experience but seldom articulate, framed by a stomping single’s soundtrack and original sounds by Aidan Strangeman, winner of So You Think You’re Funny? 2014.

The experience of being single in today’s society is a prevalent one as people choose to marry later in life, find themselves single after separation or, increasingly, choose to live alone. Added to that the massive momentum of online dating and the appeal for this show is clear; as well as offering big laughs Singlehood is a thought provoking show looking at how we organise ourselves differently in this increasingly global and fractured society. In making Singlehood Ireland is at the cutting edge of exploiting this single experience for stage.

Conceived and Directed by Una McKevitt
Written by Una McKevitt, David Coffey and Cast.

Cast: PJ Gallagher, Eric Lalor, Aine McKevitt, Joanne McNally, Rory Murphy, Dee Roycroft and Aidan Strangeman.

Tickets for Singlehood are priced at £12.50.

For more information please see http://www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/specific/on-stage/singlehood

Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s launches new EMBRACE creative learning programme with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

The Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and have introduced a new programme of participatory and creative learning activities to Ireland’s leading international contemporary arts Festival for 2014.  Entitled ‘EMBRACE’, the initiative aims to increase access and participation in the Festival through reaching out and engaging with communities, families and groups across the city of Belfast.

There is something for everyone with over 20 different workshops, talks and masterclasses allowing audiences the unique chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with world class artists. Whether it’s the chance to write songs with award-winning singer-song writer Lizannne Knott, dance with New York’s Bessie Award winner Camille A Brown, get up close with the world’s most celebrated Flamenco dancer Israel Galván or simply strum the guitar with one of the world’s most versatile female guitarists -the EMBRACE programme offers something totally different.

In addition, there will be a range of family and schools workshops including a composition session with the Schubert Ensemble, poetry workshops with Poetry Ireland and Safari face painting and puppet making.

Noirin McKinney, Director of Arts Development at the Arts Council, commented: “There’s so much great art on offer during the festival and, as the principal public funder, it’s very important to us that it is available to everyone. So we’re delighted to help introduce a brand new strand of the programme to this year’s festival, that for the first time will give audiences opportunities to engage with and discover much more about their favorite artists and performers, for little or no cost. Embrace reflects our ambition to bring great art within the reach of everyone.”

The new EMBRACE programme also features Belfast based dance company, Maiden Voyage, who will premiere their 20^th original production, Neither Either, at the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s, in a co-production with Liz Roche Company, Dublin.  The dance workshop, aimed at schools, takes its inspiration from the writings of the great Seamus Heaney and is a free workshop with the aims of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, removing the barriers to dance activity such as financial cost and opening up dance performances to everyone including those with visual impairments.

Richard Wakely, Director, at the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s, commented, “This new initiative is representative of what the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s  can achieve. Providing new and unique cultural experiences for audiences whilst also reaching out across the city to engage with schools, families and communities. It will deliver the arts to individuals who perhaps have never previously engaged with Festival and hopefully encourage them to get involved, be inspired and experience the joy that the arts bring.  There really is something for everyone so don’t miss out!”

The Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s presents great and diverse works of art from home and abroad, bringing audiences something very special that they cannot see elsewhere, all combining to deliver one unique festival which runs throughout the city from 16 October – 1 November.  The 2014 festival features performers from 18 different countries covering classical and contemporary music, film, dance, theatre, talks and visual arts, many of which are EU, UK and Ireland premieres.

The festival would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and public sector funders including Title Sponsor, Ulster Bank, Principal Funder, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Queen’s University, Belfast City Council, British Council, O2 International Sim, Belfast Harbour, Arts & Business NI and Department for Social Development, plus, the many venues, performers and partner organisations whose commitment and passion bring the arts to life for all to enjoy.

The Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s box office officially opens on 4^th September but certain shows are currently on sale on line. For shows currently on sale and to find out more about how to get involved in EMBRACE, check-in at www.belfastfestival.com

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (August 25 – August 31).

• NI Open Challenge, Galgorm Castle Golf Club, Ballymena, Co Antrim, August 28 – 31. The stars of the fairways will make a welcome return to Ballymena this year in what promises to be a spectacular occasion for all the family with a designated food village in the grounds of the estate plus an interactive golf village behind the 18th.

• Walled City Tattoo, Ebrington Square, Co Londonderry, August 27 – 30. The Walled City Tattoo returns to Ebrington Square in Derry~Londonderry with four nights of breathtaking, unforgettable entertainment. Over 550 local, national and international musicians, dancers, motorcyclists, acrobats and actors will entertain up to 18,000 people in the open-air amphitheatre.

• Festival of Speed, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, August 30 – 31. The festival will be alive with the sound of horsepower.  There will be rallying on the new, all access spectator stage along with all manner of exotic machinery, off road driving action, motorcross, auto testing, family carnival, segway experience, music stage and much more.

• Armagh Gaol Guided Tours, Co Armagh, August 29 – 30. Take up this once in a lifetime opportunity by exploring the local Gaol steeped in heritage that dates back to 1780’s. The Gaol is due to be redeveloped so there is little time left to investigate the historic landmark.

• 23rd Annual Bluegrass Music Festival, Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, Co Tyrone, August 29 -31. Enjoy a ‘toe-tappin’ and ‘knee-clappin’ good time which is fun for all the family, especially fans of Bluegrass and American Folk music. There’ll be strumming on the porches of log cabins, dancing in the cobbled streets and jamming outside the General Store with food and drink available all weekend.

• Antiques and Collectables Fair, Argory, Co Tyrone, August 25. Get thrifty with a fantastic range of antiques and collectables for sale accompanied by the sounds of jazz in the Courtyard. Sure to be an interesting and enjoyable way to spend your Bank Holiday.

• Crom Castle Cruise and Dine, Share Discovery Village & Crom Castle, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, August 30. Your cruise will navigate through the maze of islands on Upper Lough Erne to Crom Boat House, where you will dine in the opulent surroundings of the West Wing of Crom Castle. Indulge in a four course set dinner served in the Victorian Conservatory.

• Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Upper Malone Rd, Belfast, Co Antrim, August 31. Listen to the wonderment that is Dynamic Brass in the stunning setting of Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park this Sunday.

• East Coast Adventure, Mountain Bike Centre, Rostrevor Forest Park, Co Down, August 31. Get on your bike with Mucky Pups Youth Club that teaches a range of skills from bike safety to cross-country cycling. It is perfect for getting kids interested in cycling and outdoor activities.

• Jazz in the Gardens, Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co Down, August 31. Bring your picnic and settle down on the lawn with your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of jazz in the beautiful gardens at Mount Stewart.

Take a trip down memory lane with Derry born Clarinettist and Alto Saxophonist Gay McIntyre at Theatre at The Mill on Friday 12 September. Join us for an evening of reminiscing with classic jazz music from this local legend and a collection of talented performers.

Gay has had an extremely successful career which has spanned over six decades, working with artists such as Kenny Ball, Nat King Cole and Louis Stewart just to name but a few.

Gay McIntyre will be accompanied by Vocalist Victoria Geelan, John Leighton on Piano, David Lyttle on Drums and Rohan Armstrong on Double Bass. The musicians joining him on stage may be whippersnappers in comparison but don’t be fooled they are well established and super talented. The collaboration of a treasured master and some leading lights of future Jazz in Northern Ireland make for an interesting night of music.

Experience the incredible talent of Gay McIntyre as he performs timeless classics such as Strangers on the Shore, Moon River, Danny Boy and The Days of Wine and Roses. Join this veteran of Jazz for one night only at Theatre at The Mill.

Tickets are available at www.theatreatthemill.com<http://www.theatreatthemill.com> or by contacting the Box Office on 028 90340202.

This Sunday, 24 August, The Avalon Quartet will be taking to The Bandstand to entertain the Summer Sunday’s audience in Ward Park.

Drawing on diverse musical backgrounds The Avalon Quartet is an ensemble with strong classical and traditional roots. As well as playing a wide range of contemporary music, the group explores links between the classical string repertoire and folk and traditional tunes. The result is a compelling mixture of music by composers such as Bach, Corelli, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi, coupled with gems of Celtic folk and traditional music.

Depending on the weather, there will also be a speciality market at the event featuring a variety of local traders, another great reason to come to Ward Park!

So if you fancy kicking back in a deckchair to the classical sounds of a string quartet, get down to Ward Park this Sunday afternoon.

This FREE event runs from 3pm – 5pm and don’t forget your picnic!

Keep an eye out in local press each week for details on each artist or for more information phone our Visitor Information Centre on 028 9127 0069 or visit: www.northdowntourism.com

Open House Bangor Festival is well underway, and so far almost every event has been a sell-out.

Tomorrow (Thursday 21^st August) sees the launch of the festival’s mini film festival: four nights of open air classic film screenings in the tranquil setting of Bangor’s beautiful Walled Garden. The four films selected for this year’s festival offer something to tempt the taste buds of most classic movie lovers – Casablanca, Mamma Mia, Some Like it Hot and Pride & Prejudice. The ticket price of just £10 includes a complimentary glass of something appropriate – Gin Sling for Casablanca, Blue Lagoon for Mamma Mia, Manhattan cocktail for Some Like it Hot, and fizz with strawberries for Pride & Prejudice.

“At the moment the forecast looks to be on our side, which is brilliant” says Festival Manager, Alison Gordon, “but we will have waterproof ponchos for everyone, just in case there’s a shower. We’re also encouraging folk to wrap up warm, and bring a blanket with them if they wish. It all adds to the atmosphere. Other than that the dress code is optional – but if people do want to don raincoats and trilby hats, or flares and wedge shoes, or even Marilyn Monroe wigs, well anything goes! And, of course, when it comes to Mamma Mia, singing along isn’t obligatory, but is highly recommended.”

Tickets are still available for all four films, and while paying at the gate is an option, the organisers advise anyone wishing to go to book online now to avoid disappointment.

For tickets and full details go to: www.openhousefestival.com

Open House Festival is a registered charity. Open House Festival Bangor is supported by North Down Borough Council, The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.

With only two weeks left of the Summer Holidays, here are Jacqueline’s pick of family events taking place this Bank Holiday Weekend across the North.

Down

SunflowerFest is a unique 3 day fun filled family friendly festival of music and arts at Tubby’s Farm, Cabra Road, Legacurry Friday 22^nd to Monday 25^th August. Immerse yourself in 3 days of music, arts, comedy and holistic therapies.  The kidzone has activities to keep for children busy. Hear over 60 bands, comedians and poets perform and let holistic therapists look after your mind and soul. Three day camping tickets available with separate family camping and kids go free.

Tyrone

This Saturday sees the first ever Proms in Dungannon Park compered by Noel Thompson with the fabulous Celtic Tenors who have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland Our local artistes the very popular Gemma Prince, Soprano from Dungannon and Local Baritone Karl MC Guckin. Also performing is Arco String Quartet, regarded as Ireland’s leading professional, vibrant and most successful string quartet.  This is a seated event with food hall and bar service available, so come along and have your tea before the show commences at 7.00pm.

Fermanagh

Waterways Ireland Belleek Water Festival, Belleek takes place this Bank Holiday weekend to coincide with the arrival of the Heritage Boat Association including ‘Come and Try It’ water activities.

Derry

Lots of sparkle and swords are expected at Springhill over the Bank Holiday weekend. (Sunday and Monday).  Budding Princesses and Pirates can discover the Springhill treasure trail and enjoy lots of sparkling and swash-buckling games and crafts. Prizes given for the best dressed Princess and Pirate. Judging will take place at 3pm.

Armagh

Following hot on the heels of previous record-breaking summer musicals at The Market Place Theatre, including ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Annie’ and ‘Peter Pan’, they present one of the most beloved British musicals of all time, ‘Oliver!’ 19^th– 21^st August.  Featuring a cast of the best local talent, wonderful sets, a live orchestra, and some of the most memorable tunes ever written, we bring Dickens’ timeless characters vividly to life with the exhilarating story of one boy’s survival against the odds. Lionel Bart’s sensational score is packed full of joyful songs including ‘Food Glorious Food’, ‘Consider Yourself’, ‘You’ve Got To Pick-a-Pocket Or Two’, ‘I’d Do Anything’, ‘Oom Pah Pah’, ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ and many more. This summer musical spectacular will leave you definitely wanting ‘more!’

Antrim

Street Car Show & Go, part of the Ballymena Raceway Speedfest weekend, is 2 days of racing this  Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd August with the Street Car Show taking place on the Saturday.  Entry to the show grounds around 4.15pm.  Open to Classic, Custom, Retro, Modified and Performance cars. Supercars also welcome – Ferraris, Porsche, entries taken on the day.

Belfast

The EastSide Arts Festival, delivered by East Belfast Partnership with support from Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure and Arts Council for Northern Ireland will run 21st – 25th August across East Belfast locations, and will showcase a varied arts programme with something for everyone across the east of the city and beyond. See www.eastsidearts.net for full programme of events.

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The 23^rd Aspects Literature Festival which is taking place from 25 – 28 September in Bangor features a truly inclusive programme offering something for everyone – enticing the uninitiated to join in! Aspects is well renowned for bringing household names to Bangor and this year’s line-up will not disappoint.

In the 100^th year since the outbreak of World War 1 and following the recent WW1 Commemoration Events in North Down, the Festival will take on a reflective feel, looking at war through modern day eyes, those who fought and those who report on the fighting.

On Thursday, 25 September, broadcaster Gerry Kelly will be interviewing Falklands War Veteran Simon Weston OBE in The Festival Marquee in The Walled Garden. Simon, who received 46% burns during the bombing of Sir Galahad in 1982, is known the world-over for his optimism which he radiates. His story and his determination have inspired the will to excel in countless others. And his irrepressible humour, infectious enthusiasm and his engaging personality have made him an extremely sought after motivational speaker.

Simon has made many, many television and radio appearances, including major BBC documentaries; ‘Simon’s War,’ ‘Simon’s Peace,’ ‘Simon’s Triumph’ and ‘Simon’s Return.’ This has been complemented by literary success as a best-selling auto biographer and most recently, as an author of children’s fiction.  For this event, Simon will also read from his novel ‘Moving On.’

Well-known TV war reporter Martin Bell will also be making a very special appearance at this year’s Aspects Festival. In keeping with the war theme, Martin will be in conversation with BBC Radio Ulster’s John Toal and will be talking about his career where he has broadcast from most major combat zones and reflecting on these experiences.

Bell who served in the Army in Cyprus during his National Service joined the BBC in 1962 after graduating from Cambridge and began a distinguished career as a foreign affairs correspondent. Over the next 30 years, he covered 11 conflicts and reported from 89 countries, making his name with reports from wars and conflicts in Vietnam, the Middle East, Nigeria, Angola and Northern Ireland.

This special event will be taking place on Sunday 28 September, also in The Festival Marquee at The Walled Garden.

Friend of Aspects Fergal Keane will be in conversation with Kenneth Irvine on Friday 26 September. Keane, a winner of numerous awards including a BAFTA, Royal Television Society Journalist of The Year and an OBE

for services to television journalism . He is also the author of seven books, most notably his top ten best-seller ‘Road of Bones’ on the siege of Kohima in World War Two which was recently named Military book of the year.

No stranger to conflict, Keane will be recounting his experiences as a veteran war reporter, mostly recently reporting from The Gaza Strip.

Also on Friday 26, local author Sheena Wilkinson will be reading from ‘The Great War,’ a recently released anthology of stories about World War 1. The book is a collection of stories inspired by objects from The First World War and Sheena will be reading her story ‘Each Slow Dusk’ inspired by the 1914-1918 school magazines of Methodist College, Belfast where she taught for 19 years. Sheena, a shining light on Northern Ireland’s literary scene was recently granted a major award from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and has just completed her term as an inaugural Bringing to Book Writer in Residence at the Church of Ireland College of Education in Dublin. This event will be taking place in The Council Chamber at The Town Hall, Bangor.

All tickets for these events are now on sale at www.northdown.gov.uk/bookings.  For the full line-up, please download a programme at www.aspectsfestival.com

Tickets are available at www.northdown.gov.uk/bookings, from the festival Box Office at North Down Museum (028 9127 1200) and from Bangor Visitor Information Office (028 9127 0069).