{"id":2316,"date":"2010-10-13T13:34:47","date_gmt":"2010-10-13T12:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/blog\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2010-10-13T13:34:47","modified_gmt":"2010-10-13T12:34:47","slug":"lots-to-talk-about-this-week-at-the-alley-enjoy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2010\/10\/lots-to-talk-about-this-week-at-the-alley-enjoy\/","title":{"rendered":"Lots to talk about this week at the Alley…enjoy!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Start your day with Cafe Horizon’s!<\/h2>\n

We have taken our time. Investigated. Tested. Auditioned. Now we are delighted to announce our new Cafe will be opening on October 18th!!<\/h3>\n

Called Cafe Horizons, this new\u00a0cafe will be run by\u00a0the successful New Horizons Partnership, who already own the popular \u201cSchool House\u201d caf\u00e9, based at the North West Regional College Campus in Strabane.<\/h3>\n

\u201cAt Caf\u00e9 Horizons we intend to offer customers a great selection, from daily lunchtime specials,\u00a0sandwiches, wraps, tray bakes\u00a0and a fantastic breakfast selection\u201d commented Anne Ramsey from the New Horizons Partnership. \u201cAs always we will also offer our mouth watering homemade fresh scones and wheten bread, baked daily on the premises!”<\/h3>\n

Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, mid-morning coffee, a relaxing lunch or a sandwich on the go, we intend to offer the complete range of services to our new customers.\u201d The caf\u00e9 is set to open its doors on Monday, October 18th from 9.30 a.m. onwards, for more information visit the Alley Theatre website at www.alley-theatre.com<\/a> or visit the new Cafe Horizons Facebook by clicking here. <\/a><\/h3>\n

Ticket Info<\/h2>\n

Tonight (October 13th)\u00a0 – Comedy Drama with Bruiser – Low Pay – Don’t Pay!<\/a><\/h3>\n

Tickets on sale at the Box Office only, click here for more information. <\/a><\/h3>\n

Top UK clairvoyant\u00a0 – Sharon Neill – October 20th – Limited tickets. Click here to book. <\/a><\/h3>\n

Do you want a weekend of Craic? The Johnny Crampsie Festival at the Alley Theatre!<\/h2>\n

As the Johny Crampsie Traditional music festival rolls into Strabane, Join One of Northern Irelands most popular entertainers, The Fureys and Davey Arthur on October 21st. Also performing in the Alley Theatre during the festival is CRAIC LIVE at the Alley. The North West\u2019s leading community Irish Trad group comes together for a unique one night only performance on Friday October 22nd. Also performing are The Border Collies with special guests C.R.A.I.C youth on Saturday October 23rd.\u00a0 The collies are a fantastic Irish Traditional music Group, who recently swept the boards at the Trend Studios and Irish Music Magazine Comhraigh Ceol competition held at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.<\/h3>\n

Expect a brilliant weekend of Irish Traditional music and Craic. For more information Click Here. <\/a><\/h3>\n

Do you have children aged between 11-16yrs old?<\/h2>\n

\nKnow someone who wants to learn about musical theatre?<\/h2>\n

The Alley is delighted to announce a new musical theatre course is going to be held at this award winning theatre this November. Students will have the chance to work with top professionals over 2 days, learning how to put on a production, sing, dance and perform on stage! At the end of the course the group will then perform excerpts from Okalahoma, yee haa!<\/h3>\n

When:
\n1st November 2010 \u2013 9.00am \u2013 5.30pm
\n2nd November 2010 \u2013 9.00am \u2013 8.00pm (showcase at 7pm)
\nAlley Theatre, Strabane \u2013Showcase admission \u00a33<\/h3>\n

Who can join?
\nAnyone, it\u2019s an Open Access project i.e. there are no auditions prior, places are allocated on a first come first served basis to young people aged 11-16 years, interested in Music Theatre, Singing, Acting & Dancing<\/h3>\n

How do I join?
\nTo Book your place contact:<\/h3>\n

Jean Smyth, Strabane District Council \u2013 07730900610 jsmyth@strabanedc.com<\/a> or Anne Delaney, MT4Uth \u2013 07879077800 anne@mt4uth.com<\/a><\/h3>\n

One of the best plays to visit the Alley!<\/h2>\n

The gripping true life story\u00a0\u201cI once Knew a girl\u201d comes to the Alley on October 26th. Based on real life events\u00a0and performed by women who\u2019s life has been affected by the Troubles, this gripping new play will offer an unique insight into some of the most heart moving events over the last 50 years.<\/h3>\n

Want to hear from the performed themselves, check out the Alley Podcast from the play by clicking here.<\/a> <\/a><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t miss this heart wrenching play, of true life stories, performed by the people themselves are shared on stage so that audiences can collectively bear witnesses to issues of suffering, redemption and social justice. FREE ADMISSION. For more information click here<\/a><\/h3>\n

\nWalk “In the Footsteps of Heroes<\/h2>\n

This new production coming to the Alley on october 29th, takes the viewer on a nostalgic and provoking journey through World War 1 and World War 2 in the form of sketchs, poetry, famous speeches, music and song. One particular treat will be music\u00a0from the stunning \u201cNicola Moody and The Moodettes\u201d.<\/h3>\n

Also other performances are from Claire and Jackie Mc Elhinney, David Moore, David Gibson, Derek, Ross and Shirley Hussey, Nigel Scott, Neil Moody, The Home Guard and the 9th Battalion Corps of Drums Band.\u00a0 Tickets now on sale from \u00a39.00 For more information click here.<\/a><\/h3>\n

\nAnd Finally<\/h2>\n

Sorry for saying this…but its only 10 weeks to Christmas! So this is the ideal time to contact the Alley Theatre and book your Christmas Theatre Gift Vouchers! You can order in any size, from \u00a310 upwards and the vouchers last for 12 months, offering your loved one the perfect excuse for a night out in 2011….ho, ho, ho!<\/h3>\n

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