Seonaid Murrray and David Jackson rocked Abbey Lane Open Mic with some great music followed by wonderful poetry, stories,

singing and yarns from our class contributors all evening.

Tim Hanna's story about 'Mr Gotobed' continued the Open Mic on a high level, Jerome Mallon, poetry; Matthew Toner, fantasy story;

Jay Rafferty, newly launched poetry book; John Henderson, Dementia poetry. After our famous raffle our 30-3-30 poetry competition  with winner of the cash prize  Mary Jbara and Paula Clarke Highly Commended certificate winner.  Rachel Toner and Werewolves abound in her story; Laura Rose McCool gave a beautiful rendition of 'I'm leaving on a jet plane' (John Denver); Kerry Clarke poetry 'Charting the Season' Theo Sinton with several songs in his distinctive baritone voice....class; and finally as always Dymphna with words of advice to the newly wedded couple Sofia and Adam from Switzerland who got hooked at Navan Fort. Advice on how not to keep warm in the marital bed!

Some of the evenings contributors; Kerry Clarke, Laura Rose McCool and Jerome Mallon

L

Big thanks for all who helped on the evening , to our special guests Seonaid and David, to our contributors but most of all to our wonderful audiences who know how hard it can be to get up and perform and always show their appreciation.

Next Open Mic is on 28th June in Abbey Lane. 

ATG are launching 'Impact' book on 12th June in the Palace and we have 2 one act plays for your entertainment on 20 to 22 June in Abbey Lane Theatre , tickets via Ticketsource.

So Armagh Theatre Group still pushing the boundries of our local arts scene in many ways . Thank you for your continuing support.