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The Legends of American Country Show Friday 4 September 8pm All seats £15.00 The Legends of American Country Show features the music of 8 of the biggest names on the American scene including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. The tribute show will include 4 well known vocalists in Evan O’ Donnell, Joe Moore, Rod and Tracey Mc Auley who between them have a wealth of experience and glittering careers that span over 30 years. Each singer will perform a string of hits from the featured artist, complete with authentic costume changes and in the company of a live 6 piece band that will include some of Ireland’s top musicians. To add the finishing touches to what will be a great show that has sold out several theatres on the tour, there will be a specially designed stage set to create the atmosphere and give the audience that real American Experience. BOOKING: Phone (028) 66 325440 Online www.ardhowentheatre.com
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Badly Cut Fringe with Terry McHugh Saturday 5 September 9pm Gallery Bar £10.00
One great night of comedy featuring three exclusive brand new shows from some of Northern Ireland’s hottest stand ups. Headline act, Terry McHugh, presents his amazing new Edinburgh show ‘Stand Up By Me’. In Terry’s short years of stand up he’s amassed an amazing amount of gigs and has recently been support act for Patrick Kielty on his ‘Home’ tour. A natural born story teller and disgruntled Belfast man transposed to Omagh, there’s nothing he can’t turn a funny eye to. Whether it’s from accidentally getting his tweets read out in Stormont to becoming the best extra ever on Game of Thrones, Terry’s show is a must. Rory McSwiggans’ parents and teachers told him it was rude to brag about giving money to charity. But Rory grew up to find that nobody else, especially people born after 1987, thought or acted in this way. You may be able to relate. Comedian of Culture 2013, Bobby Best returns with his second full length show ‘Critical Condition’. The show is a state of the union address about Bobby’s impending fatherhood and all of the craziness that it entails. Suitable for over 18s.
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Knocks Drama Group presents
I Do Not Like Thee, Dr. Fell By Bernard Farrell
Thursday, Friday 10, 11 September 8pm All seats £10.00 ‘I Do Not Like Thee, Dr. Fell’ was Bernard Farrell’s first stage play and is considered to be amongst the best. It was first performed in the Abbey Theatre in 1979. The play, which takes place in a group therapy session in Ireland in the late 1960’s looks at the memories of six very different characters and leaves you wondering who the clients were and who was truly in charge of the session. Suitable for over 16s.
TCB Productions presents
The Elvis Spectacular Featuring CC Houlihan and the Sweet Sensations
Friday 18 September 8pm All seats £15.00
The Indians in Concert Saturday 12 September 8pm All seats £16.00 One of the longest established bands, The Indians, billed as the most consistent and entertaining band in Ireland. Their particular style has won the hearts and the support of followers from all over these islands and beyond, as they perform all types of music ranging from 1971 upwards. Their colourful, lively and very different stage show is sure to please their many fans as well as those who will be seeing them for the first time. The band consists of ‘Big Chief’ lead singer Raymond Kelly (Geronimo); Eamonn Keane (Sitting Bull) on keyboards, accordion and vocals; Kevin McKeown (Long Arrow) on drums and vocals; Brian Woodfull (Crazy Horse) on bass guitar and vocals; and Tommy Hopkins (Dull Knife) on lead guitar and vocals. Performing on stage with the band will be special guest ‘the original Big Chief’ Flaming Star-Noel Brady.
The King’s memory is kept alive in this totally live show, with all the hits from each stage of Elvis’s career from the 50s to the Las Vegas years. The concert, which marks this legend’s untimely death over 36 years ago, features the amazing Ciaran Houlihan, one of the finest Elvis impersonators in these islands and a band of talented musicians who will rock your socks off in their own right, alongside the vocal talents of the beautiful Sweet Sensations.
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Green Shoot Productions presents
Two Sore Legs By Brenda Murphy Directed by Martin Lynch Original Direction by Noreen Kershaw
Saturday 19 September 8pm £14.00 concession £12.00 A one-person show featuring Maria Connolly. Set in Belfast in the 1950’s and 1960’s ‘Two Sore Legs’ is a powerful, autobiographical play. Brenda Murphy’s mother Bridie, a young Butlin’s Redcoat, had 6 children by a married man who lived around the corner with his other family. The play explores the pain, the joy and the fall-out from this extraordinary family arrangement. From the rowdy, fractious relationship Bridie had with her own father to the explosive but hilarious visits of the local Parish Priest, this play drips explicit family emotions. In an absolute tour de force this is the best performance you’ll see this year as Maria Connolly purrs, struts, weeps and explodes around the stage in equal measure. This story will stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre.
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Michael Magill Entertainments presents
The Big T Country Show with Special Guests Wednesday 23 September 8pm All seats £20.00 To celebrate the recent launch of the new Downtown Country radio station, Big T is bringing his country show on the road! Join him with special guests Johnny Brady and his band, Gerry Guthrie, Sean Loughrey and The Benn Sisters for an evening of exceptional country music.
Borderline Players presents
A Time Traveller’s Tale
Directed by Siobhan O’Brien and Nicole Beaumont
Saturday 26 September 8pm £7.00, concession £5.00
The Bjorn Identity
Re-creating ABBA in concert
Friday 25 September 8pm All seats £15.00 The Bjorn Identity - Ireland’s premier Abba tribute show returns to The Ardhowen after their recent sell out concert. They continue to exceed all expectations with their live and authentic Abba in concert experience. Audiences of all ages can discover and re-live the magic of the Swedish Super Group, Abba and their musical legacy that lives on with hits such as ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Fernando’, ‘Waterloo’ etc.
For one night only this showcase production marks the culmination of 10 weeks of hard work for the students of the first-ever performance skills summer camp offered by the O’Brien School of Drama in association with Borderline Players. Featuring young performers aged between 4 and 16 years, ‘A Time Traveller’s Tale’ is a journey through the magical world of stage musicals, with short comedy-sketch and drama interludes. Don’t miss an evening of show-stopping song and dance routines and performances from the stars of tomorrow.
With stunning replica costumes and all the glitz of the 70s, this two hour show features the greatest hits of ABBA including songs from the hit musical ‘Mamma Mia’ which celebrates its 40th year release. The group will be performing with special guest choir from Enniskillen Model Primary School.
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Fermanagh Live Festival 2015 presents
Friday 2 October 8pm Victor’s Dung By Seamus O’Rourke
£10.00, concession £8.00
Actor, playwright, director, Leitrim man, Seamus O’Rourke, has become well known in the theatre world for tackling serious contemporary social issues through humour and with the help of some very quirky but recognisable rural Irish characters like Padraig Potts, the Trappe Family or Victor Maguire. O’Rourke’s much loved comedy, ‘Victor’s Dung’, is set in a farm yard, complete with its very own dung heap, outdoor toilet and rather poor broadband reception. The bold Victor Maguire is a crude, vulgar, abrupt, un-PC Cavan farmer who gets a surprise one Friday morning. We are then taken on a whirlwind journey through Victor’s somewhat sad and unconventional life, meeting up with many a strange bucko along the way. Contains some strong language. Fermanagh Live Festival 2015 presents
Under Ever Changing Expansive Skies, an illustrated talk with the Enniskillen born artist Denise Ferran Saturday 3 October 1.30pm All seats £5.00
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Fermanagh Live welcomes Denise Ferran home to Enniskillen where she grew up deeply aware of the magnificent, moody, watery, landscapes that were so wonderfully evoked on canvas by her teachers and friends, Kathleen Bridle, William Scott and T.P. Flanagan. Her work includes touching, tender and nostalgic landscapes inspired by the Fermanagh Lakelands and distilled with cherished memories of lapping waters fringed with golden sedges and towering bulrushes, of the broad lake beneath ever changing expansive skies, of sunny summer meadows and farmed fields, and including the inspiring view from her studio overlooking Trawbreaga Bay on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula. Denise Ferran is President of Royal Ulster Academy.
BOOKING: Phone (028) 66 325440 Online www.ardhowentheatre.com
Bronagh Gallagher and Her Band in Concert Fermanagh Live Festival 2015 presents
Saturday 3 October 8pm All seats £25.00 Bronagh Gallagher will delight The Ardhowen audience with her unique mix of blues-tinged, country swinging, soul songs, each one deeply rooted in her life’s experience and introduced with a personal anecdote. Star of stage and screen, singer, songwriter, occasional drummer, the versatile Ms Gallagher made her acting debut in Alan Parker’s film, ‘The Commitments’. She subsequently appeared in films such as Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Star Wars’ Episode 1, and ‘You, Me and Marley’. In London she appeared as Rose Narracott in the National Theatre’s production of ‘War Horse’ while her TV successes include ‘Holy Cross’, a fictional drama set around real events in Northern Ireland. The Derry born artist’s first solo album, ‘Precious Soul’, was produced by Brian Eno in 2005 and following the release of her highly acclaimed eponymous album, Bronagh and the band enjoyed a two and a half year tour of Ireland, Britain and the USA before recording their third CD in Dublin.
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Talon Music Ltd presents Now in their eighteenth year together Talon have been recognised by the ‘Agents
of Great Britain’ at the ‘National Tribute Awards’ as the ‘Official UK Talon - The Best Association No. 1’ Eagles tribute show. of Eagles In 2015 their latest production will feature all the classic Eagles hits from the
Wednesday 7 October 8pm All seats £20.00
timeless back catalogue including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It To The Limit’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’, ‘The Last Resort’ and many more. Although the show now includes seven world class musicians, it is the immensely powerful vocal harmony and exact musical production on which Talon have built their reputation. Their ability to evolve and go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues once again with what promises to be another great concert. www.talonmusic.co.uk
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Beezneez Theatre Company presents
Turning Mammy Directed by John McDwyer
Friday 9 October 8pm £12.00, concession £10.00
A Night with the Stars Thursday 8 October 8pm All seats £16.50 A night with the stars features 5 of the hottest acts on the country music scene at the moment with legends John Hogan, Box Car Brian and the hugely popular young guns Ritchie Remo, Lee Matthews and John Garrity, this is one show not to be missed. Each of the singers will preform their biggest hits in the company of a top class live band. Compere for the evening will be County Fermanagh’s funny man Gary Wilson who is sure to have you all in stitches. Early booking is advisable as its sure to be a sell out!
John McDwyer describes his new play, ‘Turning Mammy’, as a comedy with a few serious bits. Sisters Martha and Mary live together on the family farm. Mary is involved in a long term search for her baby which was adopted at birth while Martha is involved in a long term wait for neighbour, Ambrose’s Mammy to die so that she can finally marry the love of her life. That’s as simple as it gets, however, as we discover dysfunctional people with deep secrets and passions. The author directs Eileen Murphy, Valerie Traynor and Peadar Conway in a play with as many laugh out loud setups as moments of melancholic sadness. This play is bound to be another Beezneez winner.
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Matt Woosey in Concert Saturday 10 October 9pm Gallery Bar £10.00 Contemporary blues, folk and rock singer songwriter, Matt Woosey’s refreshing musical writing and playing style combines acoustic blues, folk and rock conveyed with an accomplished vocal delivery defined as The Woosey Blues. His ability to combine originality with a broad musical knowledge has gained him praise from sources as varied as Paul Jones (BBC2), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and bluesNews.de who quote Matt as being “The Best British bluesman since Rory Gallagher”. Matt’s song writing focuses strongly on combining the meaning and message of the lyrics with the composition and atmosphere of the music. His catalogue covers a wide spectrum delivering a powerful blend of tracks spanning seven albums such as beautifully melodic songs like ‘Noah’, moving to the folk styled ‘Elsie May’ and through to the raunchy rock of Black Smoke Rising. His stage presence has to be seen, with such a strong singing voice that he barely needs any amplification making every gig a unique and entertaining experience.
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Fermanagh Voluntary Welfare Support Group presents
Eamon McCann and Friends Friday 16 October 8pm All seats £16.50 Singer/songwriter, Eamon McCann has been one of the top country attractions throughout Ireland and the UK for the last 20 years. On the night he will be joined by Chris Logue – surviving member of the world renowned Logue & McCool. Eamon and Chris will perform many hits plus a selection from country legends such as Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis and many more. A superb evening of Country music is promised.
The Dirty Dancing Show Saturday 17 October 8pm All seats £17.50 This brilliant show showcases some of the great songs from hit ‘Chick-Flick’ movies and musicals. This all-singing, all-dancing show will have you out of your seat from start to finish. Featuring and showcasing the songs of one of the most popular movies of all time ‘Dirty Dancing’, the show has also been expanded. Put on your dancing shoes and have a wicked time with ‘Footloose’, ‘Fame’, ‘Flashdance’ and many more. But if Dirty Dancing is more your bag then have...The Time of Your Life! Performed by leading singers and dancers from London’s West End and supported by live musicians, this show brings the best in film music right to your doorstep.
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Two Brothers – Vladimir and Anton Jablokov Friday 23 October 8pm All seats £15.00
Nathan Carter in Concert Wednesday 21 October 8pm All seats £25.00 The hottest act on the Irish music scene makes a welcome return to The Ardhowen following two sold out shows earlier in the year. Nathan has had a tremendous year to date, with his new album ‘Where I Wanna Be’ topping the Irish Charts and numerous TV appearances, most recently on RTE’s ‘Late Late Show’ and as a guest on ‘The Rose of Tralee’. Nathan’s new album release follows the phenomenal success of ‘Wagon Wheel’, the title track of which has been one of the most requested songs ever on Irish radio.
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Following their hugely successful debut Irish tour Violin maestro Vladimir is once again delighted to share The Ardhowen stage with his equally gifted younger brother Anton. Two Brothers celebrates popular classical music by the great composers - where Vladimir and Anton highlight pieces from their Russian heritage - mixed with well-known favourites from the stage and screen. The talented maestro joins forces with his brother Anton, himself a dazzling violinist with a flair for daring improvisation, which showcases their almost telepathic skills and intuition as sibling musicians. Sons of a gifted Russian violinist and conductor the brothers have been playing together for almost twenty years Completing the gifted trio for these concerts will be pianist Adam Kuruc, Vladimir’s longtime arranger and co-producer. Hear pieces such as, ‘If I were a Rich Man’, ‘Sunrise Sunset’, ‘Dark Is The Night’, ‘Kalinka’ and ‘Those Were The Days’ as well as well known themes from ‘Dr Zhivago’, ‘The Godfather’, ‘Scent of a Woman’ and other cinema favourites. www.vladviolin.com
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Michael Magill Entertainments presents
Declan Nerney - The Hooley Concert Tour Thursday 29 October 8pm All seats £20.00 Declan Nerney is an Irish singer of the Country and Irish genre. Born in the town of Drumlish in County Longford he started at the age of 16 in local band, the ‘The HiLows’. His big break came with his autobiographical song ‘The Marquee in Drumlish’.
Rod and a Touch of Tina Saturday 24 October 8pm All seats £18.50
Direct from their sell out European tour Rod and a Touch of Tina perform with their live band and dancers. Dylan Cassidy has been described as “An exceptional looklike and sound-like to Rod” (New York Journalist Gary James). The Stage newspaper gave them 5 stars, saying “It doesn’t get any better than this.” Dylan is joined by Tina Turner tribute artist Jacqui Miler. Jacqui’s natural soul voice and excellent ability to impersonate has seen her playing roles in musicals such as ‘Blues Brothers’, ‘Rock It’ and many more.
He has a huge following and charts on a regular basis not only in Ireland but in Scotland and England and his recordings are sought worldwide. His work has extensive airplay on stations that feature the Country and Irish genre.
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Michael Magill Entertainments presents
Erne Flower Arrangement Society presents
The Sands Family
No Room at the Inn
Friday 30 October 8pm All seats £20.00
The Sands Family, one name comprising of four extremely talented siblings, Anne, Ben, Colum and Tommy. Individually and collectively they have played a significant part in the creation of the phenomenal worldwide interest in Irish folk and traditional music since the early 1970’s. And over thirty years later, the Sands Family are still singing and playing to an ever expanding audience, with their unique blend of traditional material and self-penned songs which swing from whimsical to politically serious, from sad to hilarious, from traditional to contemporary, all cemented together with well-crafted and delivered anecdotes and stories and presented with apparently effortless ease. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy and share in the craic with four superb County Down performers who have the unique ability to make their audiences an integral and important part of every show.
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Wednesday 4 November 8pm All seats £15.00
An evening of floral art with Demonstrator Cherie Nummy. This annual evening of stunning flower arrangement demonstration is always a very popular event. Each year the society supports two local charities with the proceeds from the evening, this year Marie Curie and Diabetes UK Fermanagh branch are the chosen charities.
Together in Music presents
Bob Quick and The Big Brass Swing Band Thursday 5 November 8pm £10.00, concession £8.00
Moving On Music presents
Swing, swing, swing that’s what this band does best; from Rat Pack to Nina Simone. Thrill to the sound of this twenty piece big band which combines all the power and punch of a Brass band with the sophistication of a Jazz combo. All led by Musical Director Bob Quick.
Väsen Friday 6 November 8pm £12.00, concession £10.00 They love Väsen so much in Bloomington, Indiana, that they’ve named a street after them. Their music is a force of nature, both delicate and intensively energetic, it is the perfect marriage of three instrumental ‘voices’, the nyckelharpa, the viola and an alternatively tuned 12-string guitar. Olov Johansson’s nyckelharpa is central to the group. Unique to Sweden, its combination of fiddle-style bowing, keys and strings, produces a singing sound like no other instrument. Johansson and violist Mikael Marin met as teenagers in 1980 and quickly began to develop a musical kinship. When they met guitarist Roger Tallroth in 1989, they found their ideal rhythmical partner, creating music that was rooted in tradition, yet remarkably new. The rest is history (and geography) as the trio have spent 25 years touring worldwide, winning fans wherever they go. Brilliant musicianship, fleetfingered invention, and constant surprise, the Nordic trio are an absolute pleasure to witness. BOOKING: Phone (028) 66 325440 Online www.ardhowentheatre.com
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Ballet Ireland presents
Coppelia
Saturday 7 November 8pm £15.00, concession £13.00, u14 £7.00
Young lovers create comic chaos in this witty ballet. Franz and his financee Hildy are curious about the beautiful girl, Coppélia. Jealous of Franz’s infatuation with Coppélia, Hildy begins to suspect things are not all that they seem. She and her friends decide to follow the perfect starlet home, eventually arriving at Dr Copplius laboratories. Inside, they stumble upon a magical and strange world, uncovering secrets that will change them forever! Setting the much-loved story at a County Fair choreographer
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Morgann Runacre-Temple (Carmen, Romeo and Juliet) has created a witty and pertinent ballet inspired by our own obsession with youthful perfection. With its nod to the movie glamour of yesteryear, its captivating dance and the charming music of Léo Delibes and Tom Lane, Coppélia will enchant and enthrall audiences of all ages. Featuring a company of 12 dancers Ballet Ireland is delighted to return with this comical ballet following the success of Swan Lake last year.
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Michael Magill Entertainments presents
Michael English with special guest Hugo Duncan Thursday 12 November 8pm All seats £20.00
Michael English is a well-established singer/songwriter and musician from County Kildare in Ireland. He has been entertaining audiences since he appeared on Gay Byrne’s popular ‘Late Late Show’ when he was 11 years old. He has had number one hits, best-selling albums and numerous TV appearances. A Michael English Concert really has something for all age groups and you can look forward to hearing his hit singles, ‘The Band is Back In Town’, ‘Nearest to Perfect’, ‘Friday at the Dance’, ‘Another You’, ‘Big Blue Tree’ and many more. Over the years he has been performing sell out concerts in Ireland and the UK to audiences who want to be part of this extraordinary personal and musical journey. Early booking is strongly advised!
A Big Telly Theatre Company and MAC co-production presents
Gulliver
Friday 13 November 8pm £10.00, £35.00 Family Ticket (group of 4) When Gulliver returns from another amazing experience at sea, his family are more than a little perplexed. They had just about coped with the giants, the tiny people, the floating islands and outlandish inventions. But a world ruled by horses? That’s a different kettle of fish. Only one thing is certain; family life will never be the same again. Join us for an uproarious theatrical adventure as Gulliver and his family learn to live together in a strange new world where weird is the new normal. Suitable for 8 years and over.
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Sidewalk Boogie Saturday 14 November 9pm Gallery Bar £10.00 Sidewalk Boogie, make a return visit after their outstanding sell out performance last year. The band perform a discerning repertoire of classic Chicago blues and rhythm and blues, as well as blending the blues with related genres such as jazz, rock, ska and New Orleans funk to great effect. Formed in Fermanagh in 2009 with Ronan McManus, vocals and bass; joined Des Campbell, drums; and Cris Gill, guitar; both formerly with Fermanagh blues band ‘Crossfire’; the band now includes Maurice Collins, guitar and vocals.
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Ronan, Des and Maurice have all performed locally (and beyond) for several decades with a rich diversity of genres; Cris Gill now resides in County Fermanagh after many years in London performing with a range of artists including The Selecter and the legendary Blues musician John Mayall.
Borderline Players presents
Play On By Rick Abbott Directed by Siobhan O’Brien
Thursday, Friday 19, 20 November 8pm £10.00, concession £9.00
Borderline Players returns to The Ardhowen stage with the Rick Abbott farce, ‘Play On’. This play within a play comedy follows an amateur dramatics society as they prepare for their annual drama, suitably titled ‘Murder Most Foul’. Act 1 is set just 3 nights before ‘Murder Most Foul’ debuts, and we are introduced to the cast of the melodrama, a dysfunctional bunch of amateur performers where tensions between members are simmering. The director is reaching his wits end as the set remains unfinished, cast members are still learning their lines, the backstage crew interrupt the rehearsals at every turn, and the novice writer makes sweeping plot changes on a daily basis. Pandemonium ensues during Act 2 as the ‘Murder Most Foul’ cast attempt a dress-rehearsal just 24 hours before the opening night. As the play edges ever closer and a final version of the script still in development it’s anyone’s guess as to whether the show will go ahead. Act 3 sees the opening night performance of ‘Murder Most Foul’ and with stress levels at an all time high for both the cast and crew it is safe to say that the drama won’t just go according to plan… ‘Play On’ is a lively farce featuring a well known cast and for anyone who has ever been involved in amateur dramatics it is sure to open a mixed bag of emotions.
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Celtic Soul – The Music of Van Morrison
Saturday 21 November 8pm All seats £14.00 Following a stunning debut in 2014, Celtic Soul return to pay homage to one of the truly great singer/songwriters of all time: our own Van Morrison. Receiving critical acclaim from devout Van fans wherever they perform the big hits like ‘Jackie Wilson Said’, ‘Days Like This’, ‘Brown Eyed Girl’, ‘Ballerina’, ‘Cyprus Avenue’ and ‘In the Garden’ among many others in a packed show. With more years than the band care to remember playing in blues, folk, traditional and jazz bands these musicians have the ingredients to combine and deliver Van’s music authentically. They are: Clarke Wilson on Vocals and Saxophone; Ray McEvoy, Electric Guitar; Marcus McAuley, Acoustic Guitar; Rik Gay, Drums; Keith Ward, Piano and keyboards; Gerry McClurg, Trumpet; and Mark Crockard, Electric and Double Bass. www.celtic-soul.com
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Music in Fermanagh presents
The RTE ConTempo String Quartet Wednesday 25 November 8pm All seats £15.00
“One of the most exciting and vibrant chamber ensembles performing today is currently RTE’s Quartet in Residence and has been praised as a ‘fabulous foursome’ by the Irish Independent and ‘full of imaginative daring” The Irish Times. Since its formation in Bucharest in 1995, it has performed over 1400 concerts world-wide, including St Martin-in-theFields, Berlin Philharmonic Hall, Palazzo del Quirinale Rome and Carnegie Hall. As well as Schumann’s Quartet op.41 no. 3, the quartet will perform Mozart’s Quartet KV 575 ‘The Prussian’ with the exceptional prominence and cantabile nature of its cello part and Janacek’s ‘Intimate Letters’, the quartet which inspired Brian Friel’s play ‘Performances’, (superbly directed by our own Adrian Dunbar during Derry’s tenure as European City of Culture).
Jimmy Buckley in Concert Thursday 26 November 8pm All seats £20.00
Jimmy Buckley is certainly living up to his name of Ireland’s top entertainer. His old style traditional country music, Irish ballads and original material are included in this show. Jimmy also performs tributes to some of the greats Hank Williams and Charlie Pride. Jimmy Buckley has received many awards in Ireland and the UK and was recently given the accolade ‘Entertainer of the Year’ at the Sunday World Country Music Awards. He looks forward to meeting fans and friends old and new on the night.
Grainne Duffy
Friday 27 November 9pm Gallery Bar £10.00
Grainne Duffy is a unique talent, raw and powerful, edgy and elegant. With early influences ranging from the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and the Pretenders, the subtle playing of Peter Green on such songs as ‘Need Your Love so Bad’ and ‘Albatross’, led Grainne to listen to other guitarists such as BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and, of course, Rory Gallagher. All the while she was developing her vocal ability by singing in her local church choir and listening to artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Linda Rondstat and Bonnie Raitt and Grainne has now become recognised as a rare, honest talent. Her band features a full line-up of Paul Sherry on guitar, Davy Watson on bass, Gerry Morgan on drums and John McCullough on piano and this ensemble is gaining a well earned reputation as a stellar unit always delivering passionate performances – the perfect foundation for Grainne’s guitar playing and vocals. Her wonderful mix of blues, rock and soul in her original material and her treatment of a few carefully selected standards charged with true emotion and feeling can win over any audience. “The spiritual heir to Rory Gallagher, an Irish blues singer of real integrity” Sunday Times
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Enniskillen Light Operatic presents
A Christmas Carol, The Musical
Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 December 8pm, Monday 7 to Saturday 12 December 8pm Saturday 5 December 3pm £14.00, u16 £12.00 Following the success of their sell out production of ‘Grease’, Enniskillen Light Operatic Society return to The Ardhowen for their twentieth year. In celebration of this anniversary ELO present the seasonal family favourite, ‘A Christmas Carol’. The classic Dickens tale of the miserly Scrooge redeemed by visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future has been adapted for the stage by Lynn Ahrens and Alan Menken. Menken and Ahrens have composed music for classic Disney movies ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Pocahontas’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’, and acclaimed musicals ‘Newsies’ and ‘Ragtime’. With ‘A Christmas Carol’ ELO have a show perfectly suited to getting you in the mood for the festive season. So, don’t be a humbug and book your tickets for this heartwarming show today.
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Joe Gallagher Entertainments presents
The Whistlin’ Donkeys Thursday 17 December 8pm All seats £16.50
Hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin’ Donkeys, are attracting national and international attention; in the last 12 months sharing the stage with icons such as The Beach Boys, Hot Chocolate, Kian Egan and Shane Filan, and proved to be a success when they were special guests with Smokie who celebrated 40 years on the road. The band features Fergal McAloon, lead vocals/bodhran; band founder Stevie Corrigan, guitar/backing vocals; All Ireland Banjo Champion Tomas Quinn, banjo/backing vocals; Oscar Bradley who made his acting debut in Game of Thrones last year, drums; All Ireland Champion fiddle player Mickey Kerr, fiddle and the newest member, Danny McCormack, bass. In their short time on the music scene, the talented Irish Folk band have already made their mark across the country. Join The Whistlin’ Donkeys for a great night of music and craic - the perfect Christmas celebration!
David Hull Promotions presents
Rock’n’Roll Years and Dance Hall Days Friday 18 December 8pm All seats £20.00 From the producers of ‘Do You Come Here Often’ comes a great new show. Relive all the memories of a decade that saw the birth of pop, from the ballads of Ruby Murray, Perry Como and Dean Martin to the early rock’n’roll of Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee and Bill Hailey. Starring Clubsound, Jackie Fullerton, Elaine Wood, Janet McCartney, Trevor Kelly.
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David Hull Promotions presents
Flash Harry The Magic of Queen
Saturday 19 December 8pm All seats £17.50 Flash Harry have been celebrating the music of Queen all over Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years and still fans come to pay homage to the greatest rock band of them all. Flash Harry brings a show that embraces the very essence of live music, talent, energy, enthusiasm, passion and pure showmanship. Audiences will see the band rocking out Queen’s greatest hits from ‘Radio Gaga’, ‘We Are the Champions’, to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and everything in between. Quite simply it’s live music entertainment at its best. For a night of good old fashioned rock Flash Harry is a show not to be missed!
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Michael Magill Entertainments presents
The High Kings
Tuesday 29 December 8pm All seats £25.00
The High Kings are true heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage. Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden, renowned vocalists and musicians, come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem 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. The Sony signed, multi-platinum artists showcase their incredible versatility both vocally and instrumentally, bringing a great acoustic flavour to original songs as well as some old favourites. Together they play thirteen instruments during their performances. The group’s motto is ‘Folk ‘n’ Roll’, and their singing is especially noted for its close harmonies.
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Michael Magill Entertainments presents
Robert Mizzell in Concert Wednesday 30 December 8pm All seats £20.00
We are delighted to have Robert Mizzell and his band The Country Kings back for another energy filled show. Louisiana born, Robert has made Ireland his home for over a decade and is now one of the top country artists in Ireland, his popularity spreading into Europe and to such distant territories as Australia. Among Robert’s most requested songs are ‘Say You Love Me’, ‘Thanks A Lot’, ‘Who’s Gonna Dance With Sally Ann’, and ‘Mama Courtney’ but songs like ‘Dance With My Father’ and ‘Home’ exemplify Robert’s talent as an interpreter of songs. They come from a different genre but Robert instinctively imbues them with a country feel.
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Lakeland Players presents
Dick Whittington
A pantomime by Norman Robbins
Michael Magill Entertainments presents
David Meade Mind Reader - Fake Believe
Derek Ryan
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 28, 29, 30 January 8pm All seats £23.50
Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 January 8pm Friday 22 January 8pm Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 January 8pm £18.00, concession £13.00 Matinees Saturday 9, Sunday 10 and The County Carlow singer/songwriter has TV’s Million Dollar Mind Reader returns to The Saturday 16 January 3pm recently celebrated his fourth year on the road Ardhowen stage with his amazing brand new £12.00, concession £10.00 with his band in Ireland, four years in which he show - FAKE BELIEVE! This classic panto tells the tale of young Dick, who travels to London accompanied by his cat, hoping to make his fortune. Finding out the streets are not paved with gold, he decides to leave but the London church bells seem to tell him to stay.
In this, his most ambitious live show yet, TV’s fastest rising star is returning to the stage following a sell out 2015 tour, with a show that is as hilarious as it is jaw dropping. He reveals PIN numbers, detects lies, reveals secret thoughts, and influences those around him with seemingly inexplicable results!
As you can image, an assortment of comic characters cross his path in a series of great David’s 2016 tour is set to be the biggest and adventures with the usual happy ever after best to date - last year’s show sold out months in advance, so book your tickets now! ending.
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has gained a huge following up and down the country. Not only is he a star in the Emerald Isle, he also has a huge fan base in the UK and Australia, where Derek and the band travelled to last year for their first international tour – which was a huge success. His most recent album, ‘The Simple Things’ topped the Irish charts, overtaking some big names for the top spot. The album includes hit singles ‘Flowers in your Hair’ and ‘Hold Onto Your Hat’ featuring Sharon Shannon.
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You Must Be Joking Thursday 11 February 8pm All seats £20.00 Hi Folks, it’s Jimmy Cricket here…. I’m the Irish Comedian who has the funny hat and wears my wellies on the wrong feet and I regularly get a letter from my Mammy. I’m coming home to take part in a great night of comedy and bringing some of my comedy friends with me. There’s the First Lady of Irish Comedy, May McFettridge remember to choose your seats carefully, don’t arrive to late and do not under any circumstance leave your seat during the performance or May will find you. Then there’s William Caulfield who is a star of BBC radio and television shows, who has a brilliant eye and ear for local characters. My old mate Gene Fitzpatrick will be telling stories from his new DVD ‘Turning Back the Years’. I must close now but can’t wait to get home and tell you all the news from my mammy. See you on the 11 February. Lots of Love Jimmy P.S. Hosted by May McFettridge’s driver... John Linehan!
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General Terms And Conditions
Concessions
Discounts
Patrons are advised that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. The Ardhowen reserves the right to offer special discounted ticket prices at any time. Reservations held for more than 4 days which have not been paid for will be automatically deleted from the system.
Where applicable, concession rates are detailed within the relevant performance information.
When 10 tickets or more are purchased for a show, a 10% discount off the full price can be obtained.
Concession rates apply to people aged 18 years and under and to people aged 60 years and over. Also, Students in full time education with a valid Student ID Card.
n.b. Group bookings cannot be made via the internet.
The use of cameras or recording equipment (visual and audio) is strictly prohibited in The Ardhowen. Mobile phones must be switched off during performances. The Ardhowen is a non-smoking facility.
For concession tickets, photo identification will be required for proof of entitlement.
Event details are correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to alter the programme (including venue seating arrangements) in the event of unforeseen circumstances. A copy of the full terms and conditions is available from Box Office.
Data Protection Act Once you have booked tickets for The Ardhowen your details will be held on our database. From time to time, we may send you information about The Ardhowen and its programme of events. If you do not wish to receive this information, please tell us at the time of booking.
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For designated evening performances educational groups can obtain a 20% group discount.
Family Ticket Attendance Of Children And Babe In Arms Everyone attending a performance including children and babies must hold a valid ticket for that performance. Complimentary ‘Babe in Arms’ tickets are available for children up to 12 months for designated children’s performances only. For health and safety reasons prams and baby carriers will not be admitted into the auditorium. In the interests of everyone’s enjoyment and safety parents/carers are requested to observe the recommended age guidelines for events. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian attending performances.
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Family tickets will be available for specified events and admittances, either for groups of four or five. Family of four tickets will enable a maximum of two adults and two children. Family of five will enable a maximum of two adults and three children.
Support Acts For some performances not promoted by Ardhowen Theatre, a support act may precede the main act, particularly for popular music events. Whilst The Ardhowen endeavours to inform patrons about such support acts in advance, on some occasions it may not be possible.
Food And Drink Under the terms of The Ardhowen Bar and Restaurant Franchise, patrons are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the building under any circumstances. Drinks purchased in the Theatre must not be brought into the Auditorium under any circumstances.
Car Parking There are several large car parks in the grounds of Ardhowen with specially designated Disabled Parking bays. Patrons are advised NOT TO USE Ardhowen’s wheelchair parking spaces unless entitled to do so, with their Blue Badge displayed prominently
Facilities With Patrons With Disabilities There is a maximum of three places for wheelchairs, in Row C in the auditorium. Access to this row, to the restaurant and bar and to the box office is free of steps. There is also a ‘T’ feature hearing aid inductive loop system which works best in rows C, D, E and F. It is important that you mention your requirements to our staff when booking and we will be pleased to assist in whatever way we can.
Personal Assistance Support Scheme People who have a disability and require assistance in order to attend the venue are entitled to a complimentary ticket for their Personal Support Assistant. The person with a disability must first register their details with The Ardhowen before the Personal Assistance Support Scheme can be availed of, please contact Box Office for a registration form.
Ardhowen Restaurant And Bar The restaurant at Ardhowen is an awardwinning member of the Healthy Eating Circle, serving morning coffee from 11am to 12.30pm and lunches from 12.30pm to 2.30 pm every day except Sundays.
Photography For Publicity Please note that throughout each season, The Ardhowen may record through photography, activities promoted by the theatre that are taking place in the building, including Drama and Dance Workshops for young people. This is for promotional purposes and for inclusion in future publications. Strict editorial control is given to the output of this material. We ask patrons of minors who do not wish their children to be included in such photography to please contact the Theatre in writing, stating the name of the minor and the activity, before their participation in the event, workshop or class.
Functions and group bookings catered for all enquiries to the Restaurant Manager on (028) 6632 5254. The bar is open before, during and after performances (within the provisions of a theatre licence).
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