For the thrid year our Open Mic Night has been incorporated into the John Hewitt International Summer School programme. This has proved to be a great success with many students enjoying the chance to 'let their hair down' and recite their new or past work in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. As usual we move the start time to 9PM to facilate those attending the final Market Place Theatre event. Come along, get a glass of wine and give us 5 mins of your time to entertain. BYOBottle, nibbles provided, lights, stage and possible stardom!
This month's Limerick Laughs compo first line ''During this baking hot July''
27th July, 9pm till late, Abbey Lane Theatre, Abbey Lane. Armagh.... entry £5
On the Friday 6th July in Abbey Lane ATG will present Maggie Shevlin-Elmore's 'Cheatin Heart' as we introduce our loyal followers and supporters to Radio Drama, on stage.
Set in 1980's Belfast 'Cheatin Heart' depicts the married life of Geraldine (Maria McGilly) and Dan (Des Crilly), his constant straying and her struggles to have a baby. Maura (Bridie Heaney) a schoolfriend of Geraldine's, meets Dan in London by chance and falls into his web...or does she jump?
Introducing Lily Conway as young Geraldine, Emily Conway as young Maura , Rory Lamb as young Dan and Byddi Lee in cameo roles as Waitress/Announcer.. Foley artist (sounds/music) is Jordan Trotter. This is a joint production by Trotter and Kelly on behalf of ArmaghTheatre Group.
Patsy Cline sings throughout...worth the money alone!
Tables and chairs layout,pay at door £10, complementary glass of vino Bring Your Own Bottle,free raffle!!!
Doors open 7.30pm show starts 8pm.
HOUSE NOW FULL! 3rd July. Apologies, if cancellations a reserve list will be available by leaving your details on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We have had our first auditions for this exciting development producing 'Cheatin Heart' a radio play by Rostrevor actress Maggie Shelvin. Our aim is to stage this before the July holidays for one evening in Abbey Lane Theatre. We are still looking for a male actor/reader from 35/50 age group preferably who can do a Belfast accent.
Also 2 female teenagers and one male teen to act the youthful main characters in the play of Dan , Geraldine and Maura. run time is about 40mins and you have the scripts to hand throughout...so simples!
NEXT AUDITIONS WED 20TH 8PM ABBEY LANE THEATRE. If interested message us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with name and contact number and we'll be in touch.
Continuing with our evening's of Play readings Armagh Theatre Group invites you to Abbey Lane on Tues 12th June. Come along to read or listen to prospective plays which may see their way to the stage in the coming months. 'A matter of grave importance', 'Cash on delivery' and a radio play 'Cheating Heart' (more later on this one) are going to be read. So the more readers the better. New faces and voices needed, young/mature/female and male all welcome. A warm welcome, a laugh and refreshments await you and a friend.
7.30pm 12th June Abbey Lane Theatre (behind Music world, lower car park).
We always like to surprise and delight our audience with the range of wonderful talent at our doorstep. This month is shaping up to be slightly different to the many great nights already experienced. Ed Masters, Illusionist and Magician has confirmed he will be 'appearing' in Abbey Lane on 25th May. It's constantly said of Abbey Lane been a place of magic and imagination and that Magic you will see for yourself when Ed takes to our stage.
Ive said it before, beleive me again, this night should NOT BE MISSED.
Check out Ed on http://www.youtube.com/watch?V=sfAj6-zyQwE
Along with the mix of regular and new participants taking to the stage with their poems, songs, instruments and writings we have the 'Limerick Laughs' compo theme 'The Magic OF May' (that can be the Month, a name or a Politician) to compete for those breathtaking prizes! Door open 8pm £5 entry, 5mins on stage, compo drink and nibbles, or Bring Your Own Bottle. Seating will be more limited so get in early.