This Saturday (20th) we have our second session for the teenagers of Armagh to experience their first steps at acting.
Great feed back was received by our tutors Aisling and Adam after our first fun class in July and they expect a full
compliment of eager wantabe actors this Saturday in Abbey Lane Theatre at 10am. Details below on how to contact the organisers.
After a successful session in July we running another FREE session this Saturday 20th August 10am - 12noon.
We have another great session lined up with fun activities & games to give a taste of what we plan to do in the coming months.
We have limited spaces left this session, to avoid disappointment we advise to register using the following link https://forms.gle/yKgP7tJZYPqZn2Tu8
We can’t wait to see you all!
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No pre-order needed this month folks, just come to the door and £5 in. If you wish to perform please arrive prior to start and fill out details. Participants have 5mins on stage under lights to perform to an appreciative and friendly audience. BYOB and TYOH (take your own home ) please! Songs, poetry, stories, written word and Music
Get your tickets for this extended production of 'IMPACT',our 1889 Rail disaster play, in Marketplace Theatre this October.
Go to www.visitarmagh.com for bookings of this moving account that plunged Armagh into mourning for decades and changed train travel
safety regulations throughout the British Empire.
With a terrific audience and participants from Portstewart to Cork this year's John Hewitt International Summer School/ATG Open Mic proved once again an event not to be missed.
The popularity of Abbey Lane Theatre grows with each year as more and more savour the unique atmosphere and friendly welcome experienced by all who cross over the threshold.
Participants this year were Peter Kelly who started the night with his sing-a-long medley, Rachel Toner poet; Shaun Fitzpatrick guitar/ original songs;Tim Hanna story on The Twelfth in Armagh; Mark Brownlee, original poetry; ;Malachi Kelly ,Ner Cast a clout; The Delightful Dymphna, her own genre of yarns; Thomas Healy Irish poem and song:
Second half commenced with Harry Perrin on guitar/songs; Kate McLaughlin singing Noreen Bawn accompanied by Peter Kelly; We then had surprise gifts handed out to 4 lucky audience members of wine,meal for two,a vegetarian snack and prosecco. Annie Mc Laughlin orginal poetry;Harry sang again; Sinead Coxhill original poetry;
Thomas Healy poem; and Peter rounded of a eclectic nights entertainment with his famous calypso medley which won world wide acclaim on YouTube during lockdown No 1 with his band The Straw Hats.(still available on YouTube)
Thanks to Colin and Tim at the door, Eimear on the lights, Allan technical assistance, Paul and Amy @JHISS, Tim for preparing the theatre,and Malachi for the whole organisation.
Annie McLaughlin, Armagh poet.
Harry Perrin from Rathfriland, singer musician
Our July Open Mic Night in association with the John Hewitt International Summer School is back again after two years
. Always a memorable night's entertainment after all the hard work at the school's courses in the Market Place Theatre. Poets,musicians,singers, storytellers.spoken word artists all welcome to strut your stuff on stage,under lights in front of an appreciative audience.
. We advise early bookings on the Eventbrite link below for limited tickets as we expect a full house starting at the later time of 9pm.
£5 at door BYOB. Open from 8.30pm
A great supporter of our Open Mic Nights, Jim Docherty from Middletown sadly past away in 2021. Always attending OMNights with Jim was is partner Frances Lavery ( a great traditional singer of local songs). Frances attended June Open Mic and has asked to mention forthcoming events.
To commerate Jim Doc's 1st anniversary a series of events are organised this month to raise funds for NI Chest Heart and Stroke & Southern Area Hospice.
This Saturday 16th
Table Quiz in Commercial Bar, Middletown.
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Saturday July 30th : Retro Disco in
Middletown Market House
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So if you are a quiz nut or a hip shaking Night fever lover get yourself to Middletown and support two vital charities.
Happier days, Jim and Frances.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-mic-night-tickets-366631072407
To book your ticket to our world famous Open Mic in the magical Abbey Lane Theatre use the link above. And as always if youre feeling unwell please just cancel your ticket and catch us the next time. Ticket holders pay at the door £5. Doors open 7.45pm start after 8pm , BYOB and Take Your'e Own Home!
All poets, writers,musicians,storytellers.....atrists of all kinds welcome. Contributors on the night get 5 mins on stage to perform to an appreciative audience.