This season’s headlining musical is FLASHDANCE. We are the first Northern Irish date on the UK tour which has just begun and we look forward to welcoming this talented cast to our venue in March.
Michael Flatley’s LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES is already proving to be as huge a hit in our venue as it has been throughout the global tour. We can’t wait for its arrival in February.
Comedy is, as always, very popular with our patrons and we welcome the ever popular DARA O’BRIAIN for two nights in April. ‘The Blame Game’ favourites headline their own shows in our venue with JAKE O’KANE in January; NEIL DELAMERE in February and COLIN MURPHY in March. DAVID O’DOHERTY joins us in January and William Caulfield is back as OUR JIMMY in February.
We have a wide range of music this season, opening with something special for lovers of classical with the Ulster Orchestra’s VIENNESE CONCERT on 7th January. MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT returns in February, featuring the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers. Multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group, G4, joins us in April.
A number of Irish musical acts feature with HOMEGROWN, THE HIGH KINGS, BAGATELLE, FRANCES BLACK AND KEIRAN GOSS; we also welcome Irish music and dance show AN TURAS. Globally lauded troubadours TOMMY FLEMING and PETER CORRY join us in February.
This season also sees a strong offering for our country music patrons with THE THREE AMIGOS and DEREK RYAN in January; HUGO DUNCAN and MIKE DENVER in February; DOMINIC KIRWAN and LISA MCHUGH in March and STARS OF COUNTRY in April.
I am delighted to welcome the internationally renowned Royal Moscow Ballet with a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET and look forward to watching the world’s greatest love story brought to life on our stage.
We have drama with Shakespeare’s MACBETH, brought to us by Icarus Theatre in February. There is comedy drama by popular local playwright, Irene Melaugh, in which we catch up with her Derry ladies in the sequel, THE DERRY DUMPED DIVORCEES RIDE AGAIN in January. THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS is back with a new show celebrating the macabre, ‘Voodoo’ this season. Local theatre group, The LMS joins us with an Elvis show, ALL SHOOK UP in March.
We have a fabulous show for children this season when DINOSAUR WORLD makes its debut in this magical foray into the earth of 230 million years ago!
I hope you can join us in our busy season! You can view our full programme at millenniumforum.co.uk. Thanks to all our patrons and sponsors for their continued support and encouragement.
David McLaughlin Chief Executive
The Millennium Forum is a registered charity: no. XR16635
Ireland’s Showbands Let’s Go Down Memory Lane
Take a trip down memory lane back to Ireland’s Showband era with all the original stars and relive this unique time in Irish music history. Featuring Dickie Rock (Miami), Muriel Day (Dave Glover Showband), Dermot Hegarty (The Plainsmen), Frankie McBride (The Polka Dots), Gloria (Maurice Lynch Showband & Mississippi), Billy McFarland (Billy McFarland & The Students Showband), John Glenn (The Mainliners & The Wranglers) and Malcolm McDowell singing a special tribute to the Mighty Avons Showband legends, Gene Stuart and Larry Cunningham. All backed by the massive twelve piece big band sound of the Memories with a full brass section, country section, steel guitar and fiddles. Hosted by Keltic TV’s Malcolm McDowell and Downtown Radio’s Big T.
Wed 3rd – Fri 5th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.50, £25.50, £27.50 The High Kings Celebrating their tenth year on the road, The High Kings is the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Mackem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s. The band has seen their popularity skyrocket, having completed sell out tours in Ireland and the US.
Sat 6th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £26.00
Ulster Orchestra Viennese Concert Celebrate New Year in Vienna!
Christopher Bell: Conductor
Start 2018 with this glittering tribute to Vienna and Strauss which is a true delight for the eyes and ears. Featuring a stunning programme of whirling waltzes and sweeping melodies accompanied by guest artists, let the luscious bars of the Blue Danube Waltz leave your heart beating in triple time!
Sun 7th January Time: 7.00pm
Tickets: £10.00, £15.00, £19.50 Under 16s go free with every full price adult ticket* Students, those aged under 26 (16-26) and unemployed: £5.00 *(limited availability via Box Office only – conditions apply)
Bagatelle One for the Road!
Veteran Irish rockers, Bagatelle, return to our stage to celebrate forty years on the road. Throughout this time, they have travelled far and wide, bringing their music to audiences in Europe, America, the Middle East and China. With hits including Summer In Dublin, Second Violin and the multi-platinum, Streets of New York, come and see what has kept Bagatelle at the forefront of the Irish music industry for the last forty years.
Thurs 11th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £14.50, £18.50, £22.00
Homegrown ‘18
Homegrown returns for its sixth year to once again feature local music at its finest. Due to popular demand, Ports returns to showcase brand new material as the quartet’s popularity quickly grows in all parts of the country. Their live show is not to be missed. Derry’s finest songsmith, Paddy Nash, returns to perform new material from his highly received new album ‘Gate Fever’ which has been hailed as a masterpiece by critics and fans. The musician’s musician, Paul Casey, will once again play his new and old material with his usual down-to earth approach letting the music take centre stage. Join us for a memorable evening to celebrate the best of local musicians.
Fri 12th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £19.50
Frances Black & Kieran Goss Reunion Tour
Twenty-five years after the smash success of duo Frances Black and Kieran Goss, the popular Irish singers return as part of a nationwide Reunion Tour. Both Frances and Kieran have enjoyed huge international success in their respective solo careers, but it was the inspired pairing of these two unique talents as a duo in the early nineties that first caught the imagination of the Irish public. Last year’s tour not only sold out venues all around the country, it also showed that the duo hadn’t lost any of their magic.
Sat 13th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £25.00
An Turas (The Journey)
Set in 1840s Ireland, An Turas (The Journey) tells the story of Oisin, the son of a poor Irish tenant farmer whose love for Niamh drives him to leave the shores of Lough Foyle and journey around the world in search of a fortune that will allow him to marry his sweetheart. Throughout his journey, Oisin encounters the amazing musical cultures of the world, bringing him a wealth he never could have imagined. Let ‘An Turas’ open your heart to the magic of music and dance. . . . and the power of love!
Sun 14th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £11.00
Charlie Landsborough
Charlie is generally recognised and categorised as a country singer, however, as his fans will tell you, country music is only one part of his live shows and music catalogue. Winner of ‘Best Songwriter’, ‘Best Song’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’ and ‘International Country Album’ Charlie’s talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame- a wonderful achievement for any artist. Join us for a memorable evening of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems with the immensely talented Charlie Landsborough.
Mon 15th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.00, £22.50, £24.00
The Three Amigos
Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney bring their award winning show to the Forum for a night of music, song and side splitting comedy. The songs of some of the great icons of Country Music including Cash, Nelson, Campbell, Pride and Marty Robbins will be performed as will special tributes to Joe Dolan, Rod Stewart and many more. This special event is not to be missed.
Tues 16th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £26.50
Jake O’Kane Still Sittin’ on the Fence
Jake O’Kane, Northern Ireland’s top comic and star of the BBC panel show ‘The Blame Game’, is back with a brand new show. In his traditional end-of-year review show, Jake will be casting a satirical eye over the preceding twelve months, combining stories and pictures from the Irish News with the madness of the Internet to debunk the great, the not so great, and himself. Once again, the hugely talented Terry McHugh, one of NI’s brightest emerging comedy talents, will perform alongside Jake.
Fri 19th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.00
Derry Journal Wedding Fair
Brides-&-grooms-to-be & their bridal parties are invited to attend one of the largest, most reputable wedding events in the calendar. Now in its thirteenth year, the Derry Journal Winter Wedding Fair has everything you need under one roof to make your special day unforgettable. Highlighting the latest trends from a wide range of wedding industry experts in bridal fashion, venues, accessories, cakes, room decor, menswear, transport, photography and much much more, the Derry Journal Winter Wedding Fair is a must visit event for every discerning bride and groom.
Sun 21st January Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm Tickets: £2 or 2 for 1 entry with voucher in Derry Journal
How Can Life Go On? Holocaust Memorial Day
Northern Ireland Commemorative event to mark the Holocaust and other genocides that occurred. The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day is ‘How Can Life Go On?’ and the event intends to invite the audience to reflect on this theme and consider what happens after genocide and of our own responsibilities in the wake of such a crime. The event will include testimony from a survivor of the Holocaust originally from Czechoslovakia who was just 12 years old when she was sent to the notorious extermination camp, Auschwitz, with her mother, sister and two younger brothers.
Thurs 25th January Time: 7.00pm Tickets: Free + £1.00 Development Fee
Derek Ryan
Derek Ryan’s career continues to reach progressively greater heights. He has won countless accolades including Entertainer Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Best Live Performer. But he is perhaps proudest of the award winning recognition for his song writing abilities at the Sunday World and Irish Country Music Awards. Recently fulfilling a long cherished dream of recording in the USA working with Nashville producing ‘royalty’ Jeff Balding, Derek’s dreams of major country music stardom look set to come true too outside of Ireland.
Fri 26th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £25.00
David O’Doherty: Big Time
David O’Doherty – the Aldi Bublé, the Ryanair Enya – is delighted to present an evening of his latest jokes and songs. David has spent the last year on tour round America with Flight of the Conchords and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Sat 27th January Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £19.00
The Dumped Divorcee Support Group Rides Again
The smash hit, critically-acclaimed show ‘The Dumped Divorcee Support Group’, saw the divorcees ride off into the sunset with their new partners to live happily ever after. Right? Wrong! After another major disaster in their love lives, Rosie and Eileen are homeless and living with Maura in her two bedroom house and the situation is explosive. Eileen has been de-robed and thrown out of the convent. Rosie has left her man because he was wearing out all her clothes. And Eugene, dumped by his bouncer boyfriend, has moved in, bringing with him his enormous make-up box and baldy, feather duster.
Eugene decides to give the support group one last try. But what happens next makes the original support group look tame . . .
Wed 31st January to Sat 3rd February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: Opening Night Offer: all seats £12.00 Thurs-Sat: £12.50, £14.50, £18.00
You Must Be Joking
Starring Jimmy Cricket, May McFettridge, William Caulfield, Gene Fitzpatrick and John Linehan. This show is comedy stand-up heaven. The ever endearing Jimmy Cricket with his funny hat and his wellies on the wrong feet will be reading his letter from his Mammy and getting up to his shenanigans. The first lady of Irish comedy May McFettridge, fresh from panto, will abuse all and sundry. William Caulfield, who has cruised the world with his stand up show, will regale us with stories of everyday life from home and abroad in his hilarious home grown style. Gene Fitzpatrick, with his wonderfully warm personality making him a master storyteller and king of the one liners, will tell tales of ‘The Vision’, his lovely long suffering wife and many other stories! Compere for the evening is May McFettridge’s long suffering driver, John Linehan.
Sun 4th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.50
Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games
Following its Irish Premier in 2016 and sold out shows in Belfast, Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games - a spectacular new staging of the traditional masterpiece, will burst onto our stage for a limited run to celebrate the creation of the Lord Of The Dance phenomenon. With all the visceral precision and thrills of the original, Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging, new costumes and choreography and forty of the world’s most outstanding young performers. The show is directed by Michael Flatley, including his protégés, Morgan Comer and Cathal Keaney, who were trained to take on the lead role of Lord Of The Dance following Flatley’s departure from the show. With new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.
Thurs 8th to Sun 11th February Time: Thurs, Fri & Sun 8.00pm, Sat 2.30pm & 8.00pm Tickets: £25.00, £34.50, £37.50, £42.50
The Circus of Horrors: Voodoo
The Circus of Horrors returns with an amazing amalgamation of bizarre and fantastic circus acts woven into a sensational shock/ horror story and the darkest of magic. Performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek, you’ll certainly die laughing. The Circus of Horrors became the only circus ever to reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and the first circus to perform in London’s West End for over 100 years. This is your chance to see why.
“I loved it.” Simon Cowell.
“You have to go and see this if, one day something will go wrong and you will be able to say I was there.” Graham Norton.
Tues 13th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £17.50, £20.00, £25.00 Concessions available Early Bird Offer: £5.00 off top price before 30/11/17
Hugo Duncan’s Country Classics
Hugo Duncan is back at the Millennium Forum and welcomes you to join him and some of Ireland’s best known Country stars for a night of great Country music and a bit of craic. Hugo Duncan’s Country Classic Show features the time honored talents of Crawford Bell, Brendan Quinn, Louise Morrissey, John Hogan and Susan McCann. This distinctive line up of guests will feature some of their greatest songs such as ‘Angelina’, ‘Bandy the Rodeo Clown’, ‘Behind Closed Doors’, ‘Turn Back The Years’, ‘Four in the Morning’, ‘When I was Making Love to You’ and ‘Tipperary on My Mind’.
Wed 14th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £20.00
Mozart by Candlelight
From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous fully costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A packed programme of classical music and song, which includes excerpts from Mozart’s Operas, The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, and many more. Mozart’s magical music also includes Symphony no. 40, Lacrimosa (Requiem D minor), and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik. With beautiful settings, costumes and lighting and, of course, candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers transport us back to the sumptuous past. An evening of Mozart masterpieces!
Thurs 15th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00, £19.00, £21.50
Mike Denver In concert with special guests Ray Lynam and Philomena Begley
One of Ireland’s most popular country singers, Mike Denver, returns to the Millennium Forum after his recent sellout nationwide tour. Performing a mix of country and middle of the road hits with his excellent live band, this show promises to be a fantastic night’s entertainment.
Fri 16th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £25.00
Tommy Fleming
Tommy Fleming has many times been described as the ‘Voice of Ireland’ and is one of Ireland’s top entertainers with over five million YouTube hits and over three million album sales worldwide. Tommy’s unique talent has brought him worldwide recognition with several sell-out tours in Ireland, the UK, the US, Australia and Japan and he is now critically acclaimed to be one of the world’s finest singers of his generation. He also toured with the great Elaine Paige and Kenny Rogers in recent years. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed with one song more haunting than the other.
Fri 23rd February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £26.50
Neil Delamere Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Pensioner
One day Neil’s dad asked him to help deliver the Meals on Wheels. He agreed. Little did they know that their lives would never be the same again. Except for the bits of their lives that didn’t change.
“You’ll be hard pressed to find a more gifted comic at the Fringe.” The Scotsman
“One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine.” The Herald
Sat 24th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.00
The Call of the Celts
Peter Corry returns with an evening of some of the finest music from Ireland and Scotland. The new show will take you on a musical journey through some of the all-time favourite Celtic classics performed by one of Ireland’s greatest voices. Along with his band and dancers, this will be an emotional and energetic rollercoaster of a show. Including classics such as “Will ye Go Lassie Go”, “The Puca Beast”, “Caledonia”,”Song for Ireland”, “Carrickfergus” and Declan O’Rourke’s beautiful ballad, “Galileo”.
Sun 25th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £22.50
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
The vicious, barbaric undercurrent in Shakespeare’s most fearfilled tragedy erupts in this blood-thirsty production. Unrivalled on the battlefield, Macbeth is rewarded with rank and favour by a grateful king. But war has left scars. With each enemy Macbeth butchers to serve his own vaulting ambition, his lust for power takes a more menacing grip. Spectres slaughtered on the battlefield drip poison in his ear, and passions erupt as he seizes the throne. But, violence breeds violence, and a reign born in blood spirals out of control as Macbeth’s demons return to destroy him.
There will be a free post-show discussion, starting 10 minutes after the 11am matinee (approximately 1.40pm).
Tues 27th February Time: 11.00 am & 8.00pm Tickets: 8.00pm £12.50, £15.00, £19.50 Concessions available 11.00am: £9.50
100 Years of Our Jimmy
One Hundred Years of ‘OUR JIMMY’ starring William Caulfield A hilarious tribute to the legendary comedian James Young To celebrate the centenary year of the birth of James Young, comedian William Caulfield marks the occasion with this brand new show. Featuring some original and some new material from the beloved comedy characters of Lily O’Condriac, Billy Hulk, Big Derek, Orange Lil, Willie Simpson, The Ballymena Man and wee Sammy the Schoolboy, this is a show that will delight fans old and new who enjoy good Ulster humour.
Wed 28th February Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £19.50
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Northern Regional Final
Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is a national contest which encourages young designers in second level education to create striking couture designs and impressive works of wearable art from everyday junk that would normally find its way into the bin. Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture aims to inspire and ignite passion in these teenagers while at the same time subtly educating them about the importance of recycling and reusing waste.
Thurs 1st March Time: 7.00pm Tickets: £18.50 Tickets go on sale on the 9th of Feb at 9:00am
Romeo & Juliet
The Royal Moscow Ballet brings the world’s greatest love story to our stage following a sell-out tour in 2017. Romeo and Juliet meet at a ball and fall passionately in love but their families are sworn enemies who are consumed by a bitter feud. This heartbreaking tale is the perfect marriage of a dramatic musical score and a passionate but tragic love story.
Fri 2nd March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £12.50, £19.50, £24.50
GymFusion
Experience gymnastics as you’ve never seen before! Watch as display teams from across the country showcase their skills to wow the audience at GymFusion, the British Gymnastics Festivals Programme that this year has a ‘Time’ theme. Come and enjoy the party, gymnastics style!
Sat 3rd March Time: 1.00pm Tickets: £13.00 Concessions available Early Bird Offer: all seats £10.00 Concessions available (book before 31/01/18)
Seven Drunken Nights The Story of The Dubliners
Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners will take you on a musical journey through the career of Ireland’s favourite sons: Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan, as they rose to fame as Ireland’s legendary folk band. From their roots in O’Donoghue’s pub in Dublin, it features all the highlights of an amazing fifty-year career and captures the spirit of the Irish folk band that took the world by storm. A guaranteed great night of music, song and craic!
Sat 3rd March Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £15.00, £19.50, £22.50
All Shook Up
Following their last two sell out shows, the award winning local group, LMS, brings this hilarious musical inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley and based on a book by Joe DiPietro. It’s 1955 and into a square little town in a square little state, somewhere in the Midwest, rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. In this hipswivelling, lip-curling musical fantasy he’ll have you jumping out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ and ‘Don’t be Cruel’. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Wed 7th – Sat 10th March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: Opening Night Offer: all seats £12.00 Thurs-Sat: £15.00 & £16.00 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) Wed £42.00 Thurs - Sat, £46.00, £48.00
Dominic Kirwan And guests in concert
It’s been two years since the talented Omagh born entertainer Dominic Kirwan last graced our stage. In that time, Dominic has been all over the world entertaining audiences to packed out venues. His return sees Dominic present a show for all ages covering many of his much loved recordings and introducing tracks from his most recent successful country album, ‘My Country Favourites.’ With a fabulous band and a powerful stage show, this is a concert not to be missed.
Sun 11th March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £20.00
St. Cecilia’s College Anniversary Concert
St. Cecilia’s College proudly presents an evening of celebration to commemorate fifty years of life at the school. Pupils past and present will take to the stage to revive old classics and showcase new talent. Past pupils and staff will reminisce about their fond memories of the school down through the decades. St. Cecilia’s warmly welcomes families, pupils and friends of the school over the years to what promises to be a truly memorable evening.
Tues 13th March Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Concessions available
Give My Head Peace
Watch out Northern Ireland - Uncle Andy is heading your way! Following last year’s sell out tour Andy, Ma, Da and the rest of the Gang will be hitting the road again with their unmissable and hilarious brand new stage show Give My Head Peace- Live! There will be laugh out loud comedy, topical satire, top class stand-up and much more besides. Da, Ma, Cal, Billy, Dympna and Uncle Andy will all be there along with Ulster’s scariest cleric Pastor Begbie (Paddy Jenkins). Plus there will be up to the minute topical stand-up from Tim McGarry.
Wed 14th & Thurs 15th March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £23.50
Colin Murphy The Bald Ambition Tour 2018
1992 was an iconic year for Northern Ireland, Crazy Prices was still the best place to buy fruit and veg, Downpatrick indie band Ash formed, and a newly graduated Daniel Craig emerged as an actor. That same year an ambitious blondish man, also from Downpatrick, pursued his dream of becoming a comedian, that man was Colin Murphy. 25 years later, the slightly less blondish Colin Murphy is still hitting the road, this time for his Bald Ambition Tour. Known for his role as resident panelist on the BBC Northern Ireland comedy show, The Blame Game, Colin will be making the humdrum fun on everything from 21st century sex to being pitied by the homeless.
Fri 16th March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £16.00, £18.00
Flashdance
Starring Strictly Come Dancing Champion Joanne Clifton and A1 heart- throb and singer-songwriter Ben Adams. Flashdance tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex, a welder by day and Flashdancer by night, who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance with Nick Hurley complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream. Prepare to be blown away with an astonishing musical spectacle and phenomenal choreography to this iconic score, including the smash hits Maniac, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the award-winning title track Flashdance - What a Feeling.
Mon 19th- Sat 24th March Times: Mon-Fri 8.00pm, Sat 4.00pm & 8.00pm Opening Night Offer: all seats £20.00 Tickets: Tues – Thurs: £20.00, £25.00, £28.00, £30.00 Concessions available Fri & Sat: £22.50, £29.50, £32.50, £35.00
The King Is Back
Fans from all over the world declare Ben Portsmouth as the closest they have ever seen to Elvis Presley. Social media forums are overwhelmed with fans demanding his return to their country. On this night, you will see the live performance that left David Letterman at a loss for words exclaiming, “Oh my God, Oh my God!” when Ben headlined his show in February of 2013. Internationally renowned as one of, if not the Best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style, charisma and ten piece band and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business.
Thurs 29th March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £24.00, £26.50, £29.50
Lisa McHugh
Glaswegian singer, Lisa McHugh, has won numerous awards to date including ‘Female Vocalist of The Year’ three years in a row and ‘Outstanding Achievement on the World Stage’ 2012 when she appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, the home of Country Music, as a guest of the legendary Gene Watson.
Sat 31st March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £23.50
Jake Carter in Concert
Jake Carter has quickly developed a name for himself in the Irish pop scene, wowing audiences across the country with his energetic stage performances. Originally from Liverpool he now lives in Enniskillen where he shares a house and a love of music with his brother Nathan Carter. From a young age the two brothers have been singing and playing music together, everything from traditional Irish music to Jake’s latest influences of MacFly and Busted and other pop greats. Jake has just announced the release of his long awaited EP titled ‘Three Things’.
Sun 1st April Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £18.50 (Concession Available)
Feis Doire Cholmcille
The North West’s largest celebration of Irish musical culture. The Feis will celebrate Irish language, verse and drama as well as the famous Irish Dancing Competition and vocal choirs.
Tues 3rd - Fri 6th April Time: 9.30am until late Tickets: at the door
Young Farmers Arts Festival Gala
Sponsored by NFU Mutual Insurance Society, this event is the finale of the YFCU annual Arts Festival and on the night, clubs who made it through from the festival will have the opportunity to shine as they take to our stage.
Tickets go on sale from 1st January.
Sat 7th April Time: 7.45pm Tickets: £21.00 Flash Harry The Magic of Queen
Flash Harry has been performing the music of Queen for over twenty five years. From the small beginnings of five Queen fans getting together for a one off gig, Flash Harry has gone from strength to strength, playing venues throughout Ireland, the UK and further afield. The audience has rocked to Queen’s greatest hits as Flash Harry showcases songs from ‘Keep Yourself Alive’ to Freddie’s poignant last appearance on ‘These are the days of Our Lives’ to some of Queen’s most famous anthems such as ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We Are the Champions’. For a night of sheer energy, enthusiasm and passion for the iconic songs from one of the greatest bands in Rock and Roll history, this is a show not to be missed.
Sun 8th April Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £20.50
G4 Live Tour 2018
Having exploded into the industry and the public’s hearts back in 2004 on the first series of the X-Factor, G4 continue to blow people away, year after year, with their unique style and impactful harmonic vocals, which are incomparable to any other. They have to be heard live to truly appreciate the power and passion of their voices! Enjoy their classic hits of Bohemian Rhapsody, My Way, Nessun Dorma and Creep plus recent heart-stopping tracks from their latest G4 LOVE SONGS album as they and their live band leave audiences screaming for more night after night.
“Hail the kings of Popera!” - Daily Mail
Tues 17th April Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £28.50, VIP tickets: £48.50
Stars of Country Show
Join six of Ireland’s top Country Music stars, Robert Mizzell, Patrick Feeney, Gary Gamble, Kathy Durkin, Mick Flavin and Curtis Magee who each will showcase their biggest hit songs and some light hearted comedy in the company of the fantastic Keltic Storm. If it’s Country Music you like then this is the show for you!
Wed 18th April Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £21.00
Dara O’Briain Voice of Reason
Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, Star Gazing Live, Robotwars and Go8Bit. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this brand new show for 2018.
“His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up.” The Guardian
“If you want a comic who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand for two hours, here’s your man.” The Times
“Sharp wit from a superfit mind.” Evening Standard
Fri 20th & Sat 21st April Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £24.00
The Education Authority Western Region ‘Springfest’ Concert
The EA Western Region Music Service celebrates its sixteenth annual ‘Springfest’ concert bringing together some of the most talented young musicians from throughout the western region in an exciting celebration of music. The concert will involve more than three hundred young musicians performing in string orchestras, jazz, woodwind and brass ensembles, as well as the Senior Youth Orchestra.
Wed 25th April Time: 7.00pm Tickets: £6.00 Concessions available
Dinosaur World Live
A brand new dino-mite adventure! Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesheating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Book now for this entertaining and mind- expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage!
Thurs 26th & Fri 27th April Time: Thurs 2.00pm & 4.30pm Fri 11.00am & 2.00pm Tickets: £14.00 Group discount: GROUPS 10+: £8.50 per ticket
Conal Gallen
Conal brings his brand new stand-up comedy show, Suckin’ Diesel, to our stage. Packed full of hilarious jokes, songs and more craic than even Pablo Escobar could ever handle, it is guaranteed to have his audiences in fits of laughter from the very start. And, as always, audiences can expect the unexpected because, as usual, no one knows what he is going to come out with next (not even Conal)! Don’t miss your chance to see the master of comedy at work and book your tickets now!
Fri 27th April Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £23.50
Rainbow School of Dance Showcase
Local members of the Rainbow School of Dance & Jazz it Up group will perform Tap, Modern Ballet and Acrobatic Routines in this new show. Featuring an all singing & dancing cast, these talented youngsters will take the stage by storm as they come together in this special showcase. Sit back and enjoy the stars of the future.
Sat 28th April Time: 7.00pm Tickets: £10.00 Concessions available
Bowie Experience The Golder Years Tour
Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!
Sun 29th April Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £24.00
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, 3 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 each day.
PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash, cheque (guarantee card required) and any major credit/debit cards (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.
POSTAL BOOKINGS: The appropriate remittance and a stamped addressed envelope must accompany all postal bookings. Please write your name, address and telephone number on the reverse of your cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the Millennium Forum. Tickets may be held at the Box Office if required and collected on the evening of the performance (valid I.D. will be required).
THEATRE GIFT VOUCHERS: Treat your loved ones to a theatre gift voucher. Details available from the Box Office. The ideal gift!
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 some of our performances to Senior Citizens, Children under 16, Students (valid I.D. card required) and the Unemployed (valid I.D.required).
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. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to all of our performances.
BOOSTER SEATS: A limited number of booster seats for small children over one year old are now available for all performances. Please ask at the Box Office for further details.
ARBUTUS AT ENCORE: Our in-house award winning restaurant. Tel: +44(0)28 7126 4455.
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.
LATE COMERS: 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 will be 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 hot drinks are not permitted in the auditorium at any time. There is a strict no smoking policy including E cigarettes.
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 FEE: The Development Fee is your chance to contribute to the future of the Millennium Forum and 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 is available for assisting customers to their seats. However, it cannot be used for the show duration.
CAR PARKING: Foyleside East Car Park is open until 11.30pm Wednesday - Saturday for theatre goers. There are 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), Quayside, Queen’s Quay Car Park, Foyle Road, Foyle Valley Railway Museum, Bishop Street Car Park and Victoria Market 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, drinks may be brought into the auditorium in plastic glasses. Postal Address: Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6EB The auditorium offers wheelchair places and a wire induction loop for hearing aid users.
ACCESS: The Millennium Forum has introduced an Access For All Membership Scheme. Our Access for All Scheme has been designed for people with physical/sensory or cognitive disabilities, and is a practical display of the Millennium Forum’s belief that there should be equal access to our theatre for everyone. For an application form and more information regarding this scheme contact [email protected]
Touch Tours can be arranged by contacting [email protected] Tel: 02871272776.
Noise reducing headphones are available for use at all shows. If required please ask a member of staff.