The longer nights are here, and The Market Place Theatre has the best entertainment to fill your evenings. Enjoy fun, laughter, and music. Treat yourself to an amazing night out and celebrate the start of summer!
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The Man Who Left The Titanic
Fri 1 May | 8pm | £15 | £12.50 (conc)
On April 15th, 1912, the Titanic slipped below the frigid waters of the Atlantic. Yet J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, stepped into a lifeboat and sailed away from the stricken ship, sailed away from his passengers, sailed away from the cries and screams and tears. ‘The Man Who Left The Titanic’ evokes that terrible voyage and asks whether Bruce Ismay only did what any of us might have done in the same circumstances, or should his actions that night consign his name to infamy? Was he a coward, or merely human?
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Family Of Country Concert
Sat 2 May | 8pm | £23.50
With hits such as ‘Streets Of Promise’, ‘Dancing With The Fisherman’ and ‘My Connemara Marble Ring’, The Murphys return with a new concert show that not only includes all their self-penned hits, but also a wonderful set list of classic country music favourites, with a modern twist.
With a beautiful new set design and The Murphys with their full band, this will be a unique night of family music and Country classics as you have never heard them before.
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Clubsound
Sun 3 May | 8pm | £25
Clubsound are the only showband left on the road today! A brilliant bunch of musicians led by the inimitable George Jones, Clubsound kept us laughing (mostly at ourselves) through the dark days of our "troubles". Brilliant sketches like Shankill Airways, Andy McFadden and his funky wee 5-piece band, Daddy’s wee balloons, the reluctant exile Belfast Belfast will all be included in the show. Also showcased will be the absolutely brilliant musicianship of this legendary band. Clubsound are quite simply our own national treasure so let’s make this tour one to remember.
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Kimmie Rhodes
Thurs 7 May | 8pm | £20
In 1996 Kimmie Rhodes released ‘West Texas Heaven’, an album that marked a groundbreaking moment in her career as a singer-songwriter to critical acclaim. It featured duets with fellow Texans Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Townes Van Zandt, and was recorded at Willie’s Pedernales Studio in Austin, and Jack Clements legendary Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa in Nashville. Now she is re-releasing the album, which has been re-mixed and re-mastered, along with some rare bonus ‘out take’ tracks from the original sessions and a since recorded duet with Emmylou Harris and Beth Nielson Chapman.
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Proud Mary
Thurs 7 May | 8pm | £27.50
Proud Mary and her City Limits Band is an exhilarating tribute act that pays homage to the one and only Tina Turner. With a high-energy performance, sensational vocals, and authentic recreations of Tina's signature moves, this event promises to be an electrifying experience that captures the essence of Tina herself. A celebration of Tina Turner's music for fans of all ages, featuring Tina Turner's greatest hits, including ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Nutbush City Limits’, ‘What's Love Got to Do with It, and many more.
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A Hamely
Scottish Gathering
Fri 8 May | 7.30pm | £12.50
Presented by Mid Armagh Community Network, appearing on stage will be Scottish Highland Dancers, Fiddle Orchestra, accordions, drama and pipes in a celebration of our Ulster Scots cultural legacy.
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The Illegals & Niamh Kavanagh
Sat 9 May | 8pm | £24
The Illegals are back to celebrate the music of two of the world’s iconic rock bands; Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.
Led by Niamh Kavanagh, The Illegals will take you on a memorable journey of almost three hours of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs – and not forgetting a bit of good craic besides!
The best of two legendary bands in one night? It’s almost too good to be true.
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The Rain at the End of the Summer
Sat 16 May | 8pm | £20
A story set during an exceptionally hot Irish summer; it deals with an unplanned pregnancy that brings disorder to the otherwise amicable O’Brien household. The various characters are torn apart by their beliefs in the best way to deal with the pregnancy. Controversial in its day with its exploration of the class system, sexual liberation and the sanctity of family and marriage, its power hasn’t been diminished by time. Keen but never unkind, the attention of one of Ireland’s best-loved writers falls on human vanities and frailties of all kinds.
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Fused Glass Suncatchers
[for kids]
Sat 2 May | 10am-12pm | £20
Get inspired by the adorable puffins of Puffin Rock as you design and make two colourful fused glass puffin sun catchers! With guidance from expert glass artist Natasha Duddy, you’ll learn how to plan your puffin designs, cut glass safely, and combine bright colours like orange, yellow, black and white to bring your birds to life. Each puffin will be kiln-fired with a metal hook added so you can hang them in your window to catch the bright rays of summer sun. No puffin-spotting experience needed—images and examples will be shown to spark your imagination!
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Fused Glass Clocks
Sat 2 May | 1.30pm-4.30pm | £65
Design, cut and assemble your own colourful and unique wall clock in this hands-on fused glass workshop with renowned glass artist Natasha Duddy. You’ll learn essential glass cutting and fusing techniques, working with a stunning selection of opaque and transparent glass, frits, and stringers to bring your vision to life. Chose a square 20x20cm or a circle diameter 20cm clock design and your own colour combinations. Once your design is complete, Natasha will finish the piece by drilling holes and attaching the clock mechanism, leaving you with a functional work of art ready to hang and admire.
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