September – December 2015
Welcome
Welcome to another great season of shows to take through the autumn of 2015. The force is with us in September when Ireland's premier Star Wars Club, The Emerald Garrison, is here for a weekend of fantastic celebrations and photo opportunities in INVASION DERRY with guest stars and iconic characters. This is in our venue as part of CULTURETECH, the festival of digital technology, media and music which attracts speakers and visitors from across the world. Drama plays a big part in our programme beginning with THE MATCHMAKER, by John B. Keane, one of Ireland's most celebrated writers. SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE RIPPER MURDERS débuts here in October with a host of stars from stage and screen. This show has been garnering terrific reviews on tour. The acclaimed London Classic Theatre Company also brings us Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT in October.
There is a wide range of music this season from renowned Irish troubadour PAUL BRADY in October and legendary singer-songwriter ALBERT HAMMOND in the same month. THE WATERBOYS make their much anticipated return following the release of their brand new album, Modern Blues. FRANCES BLACK joins us in November and PHIL COULTER will be on stage later in the same month. One of the world's most prominent tenors RUSSELL WATSON, who has sold in excess of seven million albums worldwide, débuts at our venue in November. NATHAN CARTER is back for all his Derry fans in December as are THE BAY CITY ROLLERS while THE PRIESTS are set to give us a warm Christmas rendition of much loved seasonal classics. We have two enjoyable musicals this season with MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL starring X Factor's winner Mary Byrne, Euro-vision winner Niamh Kavanagh and Linda Nolan. Millennium Forum Production's spectacular local festive feel- good musical, Irving Berlin's White Christmas will herald the beginning of the Christmas season. Added to this is our seasonal ballet, the magical SWAN LAKE from Moscow Ballet while international multi-award winning singer Tommy Fleming takes to the stage for his first major acting role in the brand new original drama/musical PADDY. A huge hit with the families in our city and much farther afield, our pantomime ALADDIN opens in December for a five week run, Starring William Caulfield as Widow Twankey, don't miss your chance to get tickets to this fabulous show. Thank you to all our patrons and sponsors for all their support.
David McLaughlin
Chief Executive Comic City
Comics & Creative Arts Festival
Millennium Forum Piazza
th th Sat 12 & Sun 13 September | Free Entry
Times: Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 11am-5:30pm
The Comic City Festival in partnership with CultureTech, the Millennium Forum and the Nerve Centre, celebrates Comics, Illustration and the Creative Arts. The Festival will showcase some of the world's best creative talent, including some of the comic industry's top writers and artists. These special guests, exhibitors and dealers will be in attendance throughout the weekend and there will also be a full programme of talks and workshops.
For more info, visit Facebook – ComicCity festival
Twitter – comiccityfest – Email: [email protected]
Invasion Derry
CultureTECH
Sat 12th – Sun 13th September | Tickets: £6.50 (Includes Development Donation) Times: 10:00am (Sat only), 11:00am, 12noon, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm
Ireland's premier Star Wars costuming club, The Emerald Garrison, invade Derry for a weekend of fantastic celebrations and photo opportunities in Invasion Derry. This hugely popular event gives visitors of all ages the chance to meet with dozens of costumed characters including legions of Storm Troopers, Jedi Knights, Bounty Hunters, Clone Troopers, Darth Vader, Wookies and many, many more! Young visitors will have the opportunity to experience Force Training with the Emerald Garrison's Jedi and Sith Instructors. We are delighted to give Jedi apprentices another opportunity to become string in the ways of the force.
Ministry of Science Live!
CultureTECH
Mon 14th – Thurs 17th September | Tickets: £3 or £100 per school (Includes Development Donation)
Ministry of Science Live is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a big bang, it comes with a whoosh, but most of all it comes with a Hovercraft built on stage. From liquid nitrogen frozen flowers to hydrogen bottle rockets fired right at the audience, this show will take us on a journey using demonstrations and a few loud bangs to lead the way. From the creative team behind Brainiac Live, Guinness World Records Officially Amazing Science Live and a whole load of other educational shows with an anarchic twist.
Supported by Seagate. Tickets are £3 or £100 per school.
Contact [email protected] for details
City Arcade
Minecraft Weekend
th th Fri 18 – Sun 20 September
Times: Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm Expect a weekend full of gaming fun with dozens of Minecraft stations, Minecraft tournaments and casual play on both PC and x-box, late night gaming for grown-ups, costumes, stalls, live entertainment and You-tubers. There will also be indie games, a variety of titles across x-box and PC gaming zones and workshops across the weekend.
Tickets | Weekend Pass = £13.50 Family Weekend Pass
(4 Tickets must include 1 x Adult) = £44.00 Day Pass = £6.00
Under 5s go free
Under 12s should be accompanied by an adult.
(Includes Development Donation)
50 Shades of Red, White & Blue
The Outrageous Comedy!
Thurs 24th September | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £19.50, £22.50 (Includes Development Donation)
Maggie Muff returns in Lessa Harker's hilarious spoof of Fifty Shades of Grey. Fifty Shades of Red, White and Blue tells the story of loveable Maggie Muff and her search for love, featuring laugh-out- loud characters such as big Sally Ann, Sinead, and of course, the mysterious Mr Red White and Blue himself. Caroline's performance is widely regarded as being amongst the best ever seen on a Northern Irish stage. 50 Shades of Red, White & Blue is directed by Martin Lynch and produced by the team that brought you Dancing Shoes – The George Best Story and A Night with George.
“The two hours flashed past, this show is well worth seeing.” Jane Hardy – Belfast Telegraph Warning: this show contains adult humour and strong language.
Dolores Keane and Sean Keane
Together in Concert
Fri 25th September | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £27.00 (Includes Development Donation) Two of the most distinctive voices on the Irish Folk scene come together for this special concert. Join Dolores and Sean for a wonderful night of song, music and stories featuring classics such as 'Isle of Hope' and 'Galway Bay'.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Sing-A-Long
Sat 26th September | Time: 1:00pm & 3:00pm | Tickets: £8.00 | Family Ticket (4 seats) £30.00 (Includes Development Donation) For the first time ever, the much loved fairy-tale comes to the stage in an unforgettable new live show of song and laughter. Goldilocks and the three bears, Ruff the dog and Mr Bunny, perform live on stage, right before your eyes in this fun filled musical production. With plenty of audience participation and action songs, this is the perfect show that all the family will enjoy.
Suitable for 1-8 year olds and their families.
Bronagh Gallagher
Sat 26th September | Time: 8:30pm | Tickets: £18.00 (Includes Development Donation) In a very special evening of music in which all proceeds will be donated to the Foyle Hospice, Derry, the Bronagh Gallagher band will return to the Forum in their first headline show. With their third album now completed, and a release date set for February 2016, Bronagh, who is the patron for the Foyle Hospice and her band, will showcase their brand new record for the first time.
“One of the purest, dearest talents I know” Brian Eno
The Legends of American Country
Tribute Show
Wed 30th September | Time: 8.00pm | Tickets: £15.00 (Concessions Available), (Includes Development Donation) Featuring the music of some of the biggest names on the American Country Music scene including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. The show will include four well known vocalists namely Evan O'Donnell, Joe Moore, Rod and Tracey Mc Auley, all of whom will be joined by a live six piece band.
Paul Brady
Thurs 1st October | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £19.50, £24.50, £27.50 (Includes Development Donation) To celebrate the recent launch of his latest album 'The Vicar St Sessions Volume 1' Paul makes his much anticipated return to the city in this one-off performance. An evening with Paul Brady on stage is a captivating experience, as he invites you into his world of songs and music. By now a well-loved elder statesman of the Irish musical community, he continues to garner respect and admiration from today's younger writers and performers, Glen Hansard, Imelda May, Wallis Bird, Declan O'Rourke and new kid on the block, Hozier, are among the many that hold him in high regard.
Albert Hammond
Living Legend
Fri 2nd October | Time: 8.00pm | Tickets: £17.50, £22.00, £24.50 (Includes Development Donation) Legendary singer-songwriter, Albert Hammond, makes his debut at the Millennium Forum. One of the all-time greatest songwriters and father of The Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jnr, he has accumulated more than 360 million in record sales worldwide and written iconic songs for artists including Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Julio Iglesias, Willie Nelson, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Chicago and many more. Songs such as 'It Never Rains In Southern California', 'The Air That I Breathe', 'One Moment In Time', 'To All The Girls I've Loved Before', 'Make Me An Island', 'Good Lookin Woman' and 'When I Need You' have established Albert as one of the most successful songwriters of our time.
The man is simply a living legend. Don't miss him in concert!
International Bodybuilding Fitness Association
Sat 3rd October | Time: 6:30pm | Tickets: Prejudging 12:00 noon £7.00, Night Show 6:30pm £26.00 (Includes Development Donation)
First-Timers Misses Fitness
First-Timers Men's Fitness
Men's Physique Fitness st 1 Timers Bodybuilding
Juniors/Novice
Over 40a/Over 50s
Miss Fitness/Miss Shape
Bikini Category
Miss Physique/Mr Class 1,2,3,4
Overall Mr Northern Ireland
£1,000 OVERALL PRIZE
Winners get a chance to compete in world championships in Rome.
The Matchmaker
By John B Keane
Thurs 8th – Sat 10th October | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: Fri & Sat £16.00, £18.00, £20.00 Opening Night Offer: All Seats £15.00 (Includes Development Donation)
Starring Mary McEvoy and Jon Kenny Based on the novella 'Letter of a Country Matchmaker' by John B. Keane, one of Ireland's most celebrated writers, the play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O'Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country. At the centre of this celebrated production is John B Keane's marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his unparalleled way with words. John B. Keane takes us back to a simpler time, when even phones were few and far between and the only web was the one left behind by spiders.
Suitable for Age 12+
Way Back Then
Variety Concert
Sun 11th October | Tickets £12.50 | Time: 7:30pm (Includes Development Donation)
MARMALADE, Majella Brady, Dougie Breslin, Gerry Loughran, One For The Road, MConomy-Bradley Irish Dancers / Compere: Sean Coyle.
Sherlock Holmes & the Ripper Murders
by Brian Clemens
Thurs 15th to Sat 17th October | Time 8:00pm | Tickets: Fri & Sat £16.00, £18.00 £20.00 Opening Night Offer: All Seats £15.00 (Includes Development Donation) The grisly serial killings in Victorian Whitechapel, dubbed by the popular press at the work of 'Jack the Ripper', are the talk of London and, from deep within the smog-ridden slums, yet another piercing shriek is heard. Sherlock Holmes and Dr John H Watson are drawn into one of the darkest plots ever to shake the foundations of England. There are freemasons, conspiracies and plots at the highest level of the established. But for Holmes, there is a uniquely personal element to this new and terrifying case... Starring Andrew Paul (The Bill, Where the Heart Is, Coronation Street), Neil Roberts (Holby), Kim Taylforth (London's Burning, Bad Girls), George Telfer (Emmerdale) and Samuel Clemens as Sherlock Holmes.
Menopause the Musical
The hilarious celebration of women and 'The Change'.
Tues 20th & Wed 21st October | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £21.50 Concessions Available (Includes Development Donation) Following previous sell-out Irish tours in 2010 and 2008, we are delighted to welcome Menopause the Musical to the Millennium Forum with a brand new cast. The show is armed with a cast of hormonal women, one-liners about memory loss and innuendo-laden versions of pop classics. Starring X Factor sensation Mary Byrne, Sue Collins (The Nualas), Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and Linda Nolan (The Nolans) the hilarious Menopause The Musical has entertained and inspired women across the world since 2001. This hilarious celebration of women and 'The Change', is an all-singing, all-dancing comedy which brings together four women (at a department store lingerie sale), who have nothing in common but a black lace bra and hot flushes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex, plastic surgery and more!
Don't miss this No.1 girl's night out. www.menopausethemusical.ie
Suitable for Age 14+ Elvis Spectacular
Thurs 22nd October | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £10.00, £12.50, £15.00 (Includes Development Donation)
Ireland's premier Elvis show starring Ciaran Houlihan with his TCB Band ad The Sweet Sensations is now in its 19th year. Ciaran looks like Elvis, Sounds like Elvis and moves like Elvis! All his costumes are designed and created by Elvis' original costume designer, Gene Douchette.
The Elvis Spectacular – the greatest Elvis show since 1977!
Josef Locke
A Grand Adventure
Fri 23rd & Sat 24th October | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £16.00 (Includes Development Donation)
The Playhouse Presents
The Lifetime Achievement Series.
By Felicity McCall | Directed by Kieran Griffiths
Starring Karl McGuckin and Peter E Davidson
Known as The Singing Bobby, Locke established himself as a star of Britain and Ireland's variety halls, becoming one of the most popular (and highly paid) singers of the 1940s and 50s. After last year's sell out success of this heart-warming and uplifting show, esteemed singer Karl McGuckin will again join local musicians for and affectionate look at Locke's life, music – and his tax affairs.
“An absolutely wonderful show... a show you just have to go to.” BBC Radio Ulster
Diwali 2015
Indian Festival of Light
Sun 25th October | Tickets: £20.00, £10.00, £5.00 Concessions Available Packed full of family activities and workshops open 3.00pm – 7.00pm. Stage show at 5.30pm.
(Includes Development Donation)
Experience the 'Diwali', an Indian annual national festival of light. Expect a piazza buzzing with family friendly Indian craft activities, henna tattoos, sari's and turbans, rangoli floor decorations. The stage burst alive with Bollywood and Bhangra, Indian fashion and much more! 2,000 attended last year so expect a packed party with everything Indian – a truly unique experience in Derry-Londonderry.
The Waterboys
Modern Blues
Mon 26th October | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £19.50, £27.00, £29.00 (Includes Development Donation)
Voted in the top five performances at Glastonbury 2015, The Waterboys make their much anticipated return to the Forum following the release of their brand new album, Modern Blues. A freewheeling rock and roll record with a southern soul edge, Modern Blues was recorded in Nashville by a line-up including Muscle Shoals legend David Hood on bass, Austin guitarslinger Zach Ernst, and Memphis keyboard wizard Brother Paul, all of whom play in the 2015 touring line-up of the band. They join Mike Scott, Irish electric fiddle great Steve Wickham and ace drummer Ralph Salmins at a time when the relevance and popular reach of the Waterboys has never been greater.
Waiting for Godot
By Samuel Beckett | Directed by Michael Cabot
Designed by Bek Palmer Tues 27th & Wed 28th October | Time: Tues 8:00pm, Wed 10:30am Tickets: £16.00 (8pm); £8.50 (Schools 10:30am) (Includes Development Donation)
Samuel Beckett's 60-year-old masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, is a ground-breaking, anarchic meditation on the meaning of life and death. Part allegory, part burlesque, Beckett's unique; timeless play moves seamlessly between absurdist comic sketch and captivating philosophical drama.
NB suitable for 14+
Ritchie Remo
& Guests
Fri 30th October | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £12.50, £14.50, £17.50 (Includes Development Donation) Country music sensation, Ritchie Remo and his Big Band make their debut performance at the Forum. The Claudy based singer is currently enjoying huge success with his single Hit the Duff, one of the most requested songs on radio in 2015. Ritchie's popularity has grown remarkably over the past two years and the singer admits to looking forward to performing at the concert which will feature some very special guests from the burgeoning Irish country scene. The audience can expect the usual high-energy performance from Ritchie on what's set to be a very special night.
Frances Black & Kieran Goss
Reunion
Thurs 5th November | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £19.50, £22.50, £25.00 (Includes Development Donation) It's been over twenty years since Frances Black and Kieran Goss last toured together. In the intervening years both artists have enjoyed huge international success in their respective solo careers, but it was the inspired pairing of these unique talents as a duo in the early '90s that first caught the imagination of the Irish public.
Now for the first time in Derry since then, they reunite for this special show.
Swan Lake
Fri 6th November | Time: 7:30pm | Tickets: £12.50, £17.50, £19.50, £23.50 Concessions Available (Includes Development Donation) Music: Piotr Iiyich Tchiakovsky | Libretto: Vladmir Begichev & Vasily Geltser | Choreography: Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov. Moscow Ballet – La Classique returns with their version of the most popular of all classical ballets.
World-renown soloists Nadezda Ivanova, Andrey Shalin, Audrey Lyapin and Dmitry Smirnov lead the Moscow Ballet Company under the direction of Eric Milikov. As the company of Moscow Ballet – La Classique once more dance themselves into the dreams that legends are made of yet another world class production of Swan Lake. Swan Lake is the story of Prince Siegfried's love for the Swan Queen Odette, their battle against the evil sorcerer, Rothbart, and a fateful encounter with the manipulative Odile.
JIMEOIN
Sat 7th November | Time: 7:30pm & 9:45pm | Tickets: £24.50 Concessions Available (Includes Development Donation) Hilarious world-class stand-up from one of live comedy's internationally acclaimed masters! Jimeoin makes a welcome return to the Millennium Forum for one night only with his ever-evolving live show... A fluid mixture of his signature observations, with hawk eye dissection of more of the absurdities of life and how we live it. You've seen him on TV in shows including 'Sunday Night at the Palladium', 'Live at the Apollo', 'The Royal Variety Performance' and 'The John Bishop Show' but nothing beats seeing Jimeoin live – book early!
“Hilarious! It gets no better than this... Brilliant!” Time Out
“Comedy of the highest order... Inspired!” (Independent)
Gary McEvoy's
Gareth Brooks Experience
Thurs 12th November | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £10.00, £12.50 (Includes Development Donation)
Gary McEvoy has been a leading Gareth Brooks performer for over twenty years. If you want to find some friends in low places, get two Pina coladas, or just remember that summer in Baton Rouge, don't miss this energetic show.
The Bjorn Identity
Re-creating Abba in Concert
Fri 13th November | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £14.50, £17.50 (Includes Development Donation) After a run of sell-out theatre performances in 2014, The Bjorn Identity continues their success as one of Ireland's top tribute shows. Audiences of all ages can discover and re-live the magic of the Swedish super group and their musical legacy that lives... 'On and On and On'. With stunning handmade replica costumes and a prefect copy of Benny's famous White Yamaha piano, this show has all the glitz of the 70's era and is a great party night out! Featuring a decade of the greatest hits of ABBA and more, including 'Mamma Mia', which celebrates its 40th year since its release this year.
Supported by local singer Conor McGinty
Winner of the Drive Factor 2015
Paddy
Starring award winning singer Tommy Fleming Sun 15th November | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £26.50 (Includes Development Donation) International multi-award winning singer Tommy Fleming takes to the stage for his first major acting role in this brand new original drama/musical.
This must-see show, co-written by Tommy Fleming alongside singer-songwriter Gerry Carney and Tommy Marren (writer of the hugely successful, It's the Real McCoy), tells the story of Patrick Murphy who immigrates to England to start a new life on the building sites of London. With a gripping storyline that is set in both Ireland and England over a 25 year period – alongside thirteen original songs – PADDY promises to be a unique night of stunning drama and spectacular music.
Simply unmissable! | www.paddytheshow.ie
White Christmas
The Musical
Thurs 19th to Sun 22nd November | Time: Thurs, Fri, Sun 8:00pm. Sat 3.00pm & 8:00pm. Tickets: £12.00, £14.00, £16.50 (Includes Development Donation) Make it a Christmas you'll never forget with this spectacular festive feel-good musical based on the much loved movie classic. Irving Berlin's White Christmas tells the story of two ex-army pals as they team up with a pair of sisters to put on a show to save a remote Vermont ski lodge that’s fallen on hard times. A little mischief, a few misunderstandings and a whole lot of romance are the perfect excuses for a magical evening of laughter, tears, breath-taking dance numbers and some of the greatest songs ever written, including Sisters, Blue Skies and, of course, the legendary White Christmas. This brand new community production makes its North West premier at the Forum.
An intimate evening with
Russell Watson
Wed 25th November | Time: 7:30pm | Tickets: £32.50, £38.50, £45.00 (Includes Development Donation)
“He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra.” - NY Times
Russell Watson never imagined he would one day be one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. He is officially the UK's best selling classical artist ever and he has won four Classical BRITS. He has performed for some of the world's greatest figures. Russell's collaborations include Pavarotti, Lionel Ritchie, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richard, Lulu, Sarah Brightman, Meatloaf, Mel B, Alexandra Burke and Ashanti to name but a few. This concert is a unique opportunity to hear 'The Voice' as you have never heard him before.
Phil Coulter
th With His Musicians & Guests: The 50 Anniversary Concert
Thurs 26th November | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £15.00, £26.50, £29.50 (Includes Development Donation) Phil Coulter is one of Ireland's biggest selling recording artistes of all time. He has performed with everyone from James Galway, and the London Symphony Orchestra to Nanci Griffith and The Blue Moon Orchestra, not to mention Henry Mancini, Elmer Bernstein and Quincy Jones. To help celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business, Phil, his musicians and guests will perform new arrangements of all his classic songs, The Town I Love So Well, Steal Away, Ireland's Call, Scorn Not His Simplicity and many more.
Showstoppers 2015
Fri 27th November | Time: 8.00pm | Tickets £14.00 (Includes Development Donation)
The Britannia Concert Band and Londonderry Musical Society have once again combined forces to present their 27th season of showstoppers. This year's production will be packed with a variety of West End classics and popular concert pieces performed by the cream of musical talent from across the North West. Shows featured this year include classics such as carousel, Wonderful Town, Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, Wicked, Me and My Girl with highlights from the music of The Beatles, Sondheim, Queen, Andrew Lloyd Webber and a host of other celebrity composers. The Musical Direction is once more in the hands of Jim Goodman and Noel Barr.
Conal Gallen
Half and a Laugh
Sat 28th November | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £20.00 (Includes Development Donation) Ireland's Ambassador of Comedy, Conal Gallen, is back on stage with his hilarious new one man stand up show that promises to be his best yet. Jam-packed with over two hours of hilarious jokes, stories and songs which will have you in stitches from start to finish! Loved by audiences young and old, Conal has proved time and time again why he is one of Ireland's funniest men with his hilarious, side-splitting brand of comedy. Tickets for Conal's show can be 'as scarce as hens' teeth' to early booking is strongly advised.
NB suitable for 16+
Aladdin
Fri 4th December to Sun 3rdd January | Times & Tickets: Contact Box Office
Come with us to old Peking where the evil sorcerer, Abanazar, seeks the magic lamp to bring him untold wealth and power. Can Aladdin save the day? Will Wishee Washee and the Genie of the Lamp help our hero? Will Princess Jasmine find the boy of her dreams? Will Widow Twankey finally wear something that doesn’t look like an explosion in a paint factory? This magical adventure story will be brought to life in a spectacular production complete with stunning sets, beautiful costumes and lots of comedy. William Caulfield returns to celebrate his tenth year at the Forum's favourite Dame in this all singing, all dancing festive show. With an all local and Northern Irish cast, this sparkling festive treat is guaranteed fun for all the family.
Book your seats now for the carpet ride of a lifetime!
Foyle School of Speech & Drama
Christmas Show
Mon 7th & Tues 8th December | Time: 7:00pm | Tickets: At the door
The Foyle School of Speech and Drama has worked with children and young people in the City for over 25 years. In that time pupils have secured lead roles on the West End stage, film and television. The pupils finish up the year with an eclectic mix of the traditional Nativity stories, fairy tales and Panto sketches with not an adult in sight! A family night of fun and drama and an opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow.
Alan Carr
Yap, Yap, Yap! UK & Ireland Tour 2015
Thurs 10th to Sun 13th December | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £31.00 (Includes Development Donation) No stranger to yap, Alan Carr will be yapping his way around the UK & Ireland with his brand new stand up show 'Yap, Yap, Yap!' The BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning comedian, author and chat show supremo returns to his stand up roots with his hilarious take on life.
“A comedian who owns the space he is working in so much, he could put up a flag.” The Independent
Yap it up!
“An absolute natural on stage...a born storyteller, sheer entertainment.” London Evening Standard
Nathan Carter
Support act Niamh McGlinchey
Wed 16th December | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £25.50 (Includes Development Donation) The Millennium Forum is one Nathan's favourite venues and it's always a special night when Nathan is in town. Nathan will perform many tracks from his new DVD and you can also expect to hear classics such as Caledonia and, of course, Wagon Wheel.
Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Bay City Rollers
Starring Les McKeown Voice of all the original hits
Sat 19th December | Time: 8:30pm | Tickets: £22.50, £25.00 (Includes Development Donation)
Les McKeown, the voice of all the original Bay City Rollers' hits will treat audiences to all their favourite songs including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-A-Lang and Give A Little Love, retaining all the original magic!
Christmas with the Priests
Mon 21st December | Time: 8:00pm | Tickets: £26.00, £29.50, £32.50 (Includes Development Donation)
Frs Eugene, Martin and David make their welcome return to our stage. As well as singing much loved classics such as Ave Maria, Pie Jesu and Amazing Grace, the Priests will perform live some of their most cherished seasonal songs of all time – everything from Ding Dong Merrily on High to O Come All Ye Faithful, Sussex Carol to Silent Night.
Smokie
Sun 27th December | Time: 9:00pm | Tickets: £23.50, £26.50 (Includes Development Donation)
Soft Rock Legends, Smokie return to perform their most famous hit singles including, If You Think You Know How To Love Me, Don't Play Your Rock 'n' Roll To Me, Lay Back in the Arms of Someone and their most popular hit single ever, 'Living Next Door to Alice'. This is your chance to reminisce; a night most definitely not to be missed.
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nd Sat 2 January 2016
The High Kings
th th Thurs 7 – Sat 9 January 2016
Ireland's Showbands
th Sunday 10 January 2016
Ulster Orchestra
rd th Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 February 2016
ANNIE
th Wed 8 June 2016
Sarah Millican
Customer Information
The Millennium Forum would strongly advise all patrons to allow sufficient time for parking, especially at peak times, as latecomers will not be admitted to performances until a suitable break. Cast may be subject to change.
Postal Address: Millennium Forum, 6-8 Newmarket Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6EB
BOOKING: Bookings can be made in person, by post or by telephone. Call our Box Office on 028 (048 from ROI) 7126 4455. Book online by visiting our website at www.millenniumforum.co.uk. Once tickets are issued they cannot be exchanged or refunded. Box Office Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday: Closed | Open one hour before performance. PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash, cheque (guarantee card required) and any major credit/debit card (no service charge). When collecting pre-paid tickets at the Box Office, proof of identification is required. A payment fee of £1.50 is payable when using a credit card when buying tickets online.
PHONE BOOKINGS: Tickets must be collected within three working days of booking otherwise they may be resold unless payment has been received. Tickets can be posted but an administrative charge of £1.00 will apply. Alternatively, they can be held at box office for collection on the evening – there is no charge for this service. Calls may be monitored for training purposes.
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GROUP BOOKINGS: For many performances a discount is offered for party bookings and school groups. Please ask at the Box Office for more information.
CONCESSIONS: Concessions will be available for most of our performances to senior citizens, Children under 16, Students (valid ID required), and the unemployed (valid ID required). For Selected performances a discounted ticket is now available for personal assistants/companions for people with disabilities.
BABES IN ARMS: For selected children's performances only, all children under one year old may go free. However all patrons must be in possession of a valid ticket. Please ask at the Box Office for Further Details.
BOOSTER SEATS: Booster seats for small children over one year old are now available for all performances. Please ask at the Box Office for further details.
ENCORE BRASSERIE: Our in-house award winning restaurant. Tel: +44(0)28 7137 2492
STROBE LIGHTING & SMOKE EFFECTS: Some performances may use special effects such as strobe lighting and smoke effects. If such effects are to be used, notices will be placed at the doors of the auditorium. Contact Box Office in advance for further information.
LATECOMERS: Shows start on time, please do not be late. Latecomers will only be admitted if there is a suitable break in the performance, which may not be until the interval. Please Note that this rule is strictly enforced.
AUDITORIUM: Cameras, tape recorders and video cameras are not permitted in the Auditorium without the expressed permission of the Millennium Forum Management. All mobile Phones must be switched off. Glass, hot food or drinks are not permitted in the auditorium at any time.
SUPPORT ACTS: If information on support acts is available the Millennium Forum Management will inform customers of these in advance but on occasions this may not be possible.
DEVELOPMENT DONATION: The Development Donation is your chance to contribute to the future of the Millennium Forum to invest in our future development. Every ticket purchased for a show is subject to a small premium of £1.00.
COURTESY WHEELCHAIR: The Millennium Forum has a courtesy wheelchair that can be used if required for customers.
CAR PARKING: Foyle side car park is open until 11:30pm Wednesday – Saturday for theatre goers. There is a number of other car parking facilities in the City centre, within a five minute walk from the Forum, such as Whittaker Street car park (Just behind Foyle Street and next to the Foyle Street Bus Station, Queen's Quay Car Park, Foyle Road, Foyle Valley Railway Museum, Bishop Street Car Park. In total, there are in excess of 2500 off-street car parking spaces in the City centre.
SEASON BROCHURE: Large print and Braille versions of our season brochure are available upon request.
DRINKS IN AUDITORIUM: For selected shows, interval drinks may be brought into the auditorium in plastic glasses.
The Auditorium offers wheel chair places and a wire induction loop for hearing aid users.
ACCESS: The Millennium Forum is introducing an Access for All Membership Scheme. Please join if you have a disability so we can better serve your access requirements. For an application form and more information regarding this scheme, contact E: [email protected]
The Millennium Forum is a registered charity: no. XR16635
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