“Toxic Relationships” coming to the Market Place Theatre Armagh, September 2025 – Following a hugely successful run in 2024, Toxic Relationships—the bold, hilarious, and hard-hitting eco-comedy by local writer Byddi Lee— is back by popular demand to a larger venue, the Market Place Theatre, this autumn with a bigger cast, extra scenes, and even more bite. Directed by Margery Quinn and performed by the talented Armagh Theatre Group, this expanded production promises fresh surprises for returning audiences and plenty of unforgettable moments for first-time viewers. Performances will take place on Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November 2025 at 8pm. And what could be scarier for Halloween than climate change? Tickets are £15 and available from the Market Place Theatre box office or online: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873656443
About the Play “Toxic Relationships” – A Darkly Funny Climate Wake-Up Call! Buckle up for a bold, irreverent, and unexpectedly moving theatrical experience that brings climate change out of the headlines and onto the stage with inflatable dinosaurs, celestial sass, and courtroom drama. In Toxic Relationships, Byddi Lee turns extinction into entertainment—until it’s not. From a prehistoric parody starring self-important T-rexes, to a cosmic conflict between Earth and Moon, to a scathing trial where Big Oil, Industry, Farmer and Consumer face off with Youth and Poverty, this play mixes science with satire in a way that’s as hilarious as it is horrifying. Featuring a shape-shifting CLIMATE and a comet with a flair for the dramatic, this fast-paced eco-comedy confronts global warming with wit, warmth, and wisdom. But make no mistake: beneath the laughs lies a searing truth about inequality, responsibility, and the ticking clock we all share. A must-see for anyone who’s ever wondered how we got here—and how we might still change course. Laugh. Cry. Think. Act. Before it’s too late.
Our wonderful librarians in Armagh Library will be hosting this informal Poetry Club starting Wed 1st October.
This offers local poets, bards and scribes the opportunity to read their work, discusss ideas to write and
share experiences in the art of poetry. ( and maybe a free coffee)
Set in the relaxing ambience of our historic Market St Library, the FREE hourly session is open to all who have
live with the burning urge to write down those jumbled collections of thoughts that swim around your mind.
This is a diary date....get it down.
The inaugural night of 'Folk Club @Abbey Lane' got off to a great start with a variety of singers, musicians and poets
entertaining for over 2 hours. With the 'Adrian Kissane Trio' leading the way and Pauline McDonald , the singing MC,
the evening was peppered with new and well known singalong songs from local talents.
Next occasion is Friday 26th 8.30pm start. BOYB and just £10 @ door from 745pm. All talent welcome to try out your own compositions
or sing/ recite your favorite piece with a supportive audience in a relaxed atmosphere of Abbey Lane Theatre.
Here are some of the performers on the night.
The first Folk Club @ Abbey Lane welcomes you, this FRIDAY 29th August 8.30PM, to a night of music and song, originals and old favorites.
With the great Pauline McDonald as MC for the evening introducing The Adrian Kissane Trio and other performers throughout the evening.
Pauline will open the stage to singers, poets and storytellers from the audience.
So come along, BYOB and relax in the renowned, friendly atmosphere of Abbey Lane.
While away a few hours with live local entertainment at its best. Limited seating £10 at door.
(An independent event ) THIS FRIDAY 29TH; Doors Open from 8pm; BYOB All welcome
'And in a packed programme tonight..' Monty Python
And in a packed Abbey Lane on Friday night our Open Mic got a great send off with over 30! wonderfully talented poets, writers, musicians and singers.
Joining those, our special guest King Colin (Hassard) . A surprise appearance of spoken word Queen Cathy Carson and musical opening by Eoin Kelly.
This was one of the biggest turnouts in the 10 years of the monthly event . Hosted by Malachi and assisted by Matthew Toner (techy) Tim Hanna ( box office) and a loyal team of assistants the bammy summer evening allowed for an overspill on to the courtyard.
So in no particular order contributors were Poets :John Henderson; Michaela McDaid; Emi Uyemastsu; Sarah McCaughan; RosalineCallaghan; Orla Finnegan; Tadhg Carey; Ashton Palmer; Darcy Dougan; Amy Louise Wyatt; Alex Cregan; Yvonne Boyle; Malachy Harris; Nicole Yurcaba; Mars Duignan;
Veronica Keys; Fin Keegan and Malachi Kelly.
Singers/Musicians: Fiona Keane, Mayo; Jonathan Byrne, Newry; Ryan Delaney
Writers/Performers/Prose : Niall McArdleJohanna Gallagher; Joseph Conlan; Siobhan Murphy; Molly McGill; and the one and only Dymphna Ferran.
Highlighting the disaster continuing in Gaza were Valerie Byrne, Margaret Holland and Barry McKee.