Throughout the month of March, the Portico of Ards was invigorated by a beautiful blend of music, comedy, the arts and even a confidence workshop for our fabulous #FeelGoodFestival.
Attendees were treated to music from folk to classical, 80s tributes and traditional Irish sounds, a spiritual awakening for the senses with a moving sound spa and comedy from some of Northern Ireland's greatest up-and-coming acts. We were delighted to have around 1,300 bottoms on seats throughout the month of March and we'd like to take a moment to thank you all for supporting our special venue and the #FeelGoodFestival.
As we look ahead into the spring and subsequent seasons, take a moment to read on and discover what more Portico has in store for you.
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JOE THE MAGICIAN
Mon 6th April, 3pm, £15
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Easter weekend? Book now for Joe the Magician's marvellous magic show at the Portico of Ards!
Guaranteed entertainment for kids and adults alike, come and see why Joe is RTÉjr's favourite for tremendous tricks and fun!
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CRAIG OGDEN WITH THE AQUARELLE GUITAR QUARTET
Sun 19th April, 3pm, £25
Craig Ogden returns to Portico by popular demand, this time performing as part of the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet.
Renowned as one of the world’s foremost guitar ensembles, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is celebrated for its expressive playing and creative programming. With six acclaimed recordings on Chandos Records and performances at prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall, Classic FM Live, and major international festivals, the quartet combines exceptional virtuosity with warmth and elegance. Now joined by Craig Ogden, they continue to captivate audiences and promoters alike with engaging programmes and their relaxed, personable style.
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LYYRA: THE NEW ALL-FEMALE ENSEMBLE FROM THE VOCES8 FOUNDATION
Sat 9th May, 7.30pm, £30
We are delighted to be announcing that Lyyra, the newest sextet from The Voces8 Foundation and the only professional women’s a cappella sextet based in the USA, is joining us at the Portico of Ards.
Their group sound combines velvety richness alongside starlike brilliance with a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound. The group’s members specialise in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds.
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There is so much more planned at the Portico of Ards for April and beyond, including comedy, a singing workshop, classical, tributes and more - click the link below to find out what else we have coming up. We can't wait to see you soon.
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