Abbey Lane courtyard on the level

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Created: 03 August 2021

This week sees the restoration of Abbey Lane Theatre's courtyard after an extended wait for the completion of the archaeological report.  Work to fill the trenches got underway last Friday and was finished in time for the August committee meeting to be held (Mon 2nd Aug) in our premises.

Keeping social distance and wearing masks the committee began the task of grant applications to help finance the extension plans and improve accessibility for all in Abbey Lane Theatre. Wish us luck!

Here  Aisling Kelly (trustee) shows her delight with the new courtyard. As Con Fucius (Monaghan philospher) was recorded saying 'the longest journey begins with one small  step then a skip and a jump'

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Very many thanks from Six Happy Weemin!

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Created: 12 May 2021

From all of us in Armagh Theatre Group this BIG THANK YOU for making Six Angry Women very happy. 

Your unfailing support and encouraging comments during and after our performances  makes the efforts all worthwhile.

We will press on with our building plans with vigor....and blocks...and cement...and timber...and a good heating system...

'Six Angry Women' let vent Thur, Fri and Sat.

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Created: 05 May 2021

To all the hard working cast, techies, front office and our inspirational director. On the eve of the World premier of Six Angry Women......

Tickets for 'Six Angry Women' now on sale.

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Created: 27 April 2021

Six Angry Women, the latest in our series of online original live productions from Armagh Theatre Group. Performances start on Thursday 6th with limited places for viewing each evening starting at 8pm. Have a look at this promo on youtu.be (link below) then click on the link for which ever evening you want

https://youtu.be/uJsoBXwvFts

If you wish to book a place for Thursday 6^th May go to

https://tinyurl.com/6aw6thmay

If you wish to book a place for Friday 7^th May go to

 https://tinyurl.com/6aw7thmay

If you wish to book a place for Saturday 8^th May go to

https://tinyurl.com/6aw8thmay

Social Bubble,Toil & Trouble on youtube

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Created: 21 April 2021

https://youtu.be/qXP2SEoDohM   FREE link to 'Social Bubble Toil & Trouble'.

As we prepare for our third zoom play next month 'Six Angry Women' our second zoom production Social Bubble Toil & Trouble goes up on youtube for free viewing on the above link.

Social Bubble Toil & Trouble followed on from the success of Zoomeo & Juliet with both being well received by you, our loyal supporters. It was a daring adventure for the Armagh Theatre Group to go down the road of writing new plays,rehearsing and then performing live through zoom during lockdown year 2020.  A lot has been learnt on how to manage the technology, timing, freezing, lighting, muting and all hanging on an internet signal which can wander off at any time.

But undaunted we now prepare for our third on line, live production and a mixed sense of lunacy and pioneering bravado, which is essential in theatre, prevails. The show must go on.

Our determination is driven by our need to expand Abbey Lane Theatre and bring it into the 21st century. The costs of such are high for this amature group so you can find links on our website where donations can be accepted towards this extension.

We hope you enjoy the free links to Zoomeo & Juliet and Social Bubble Toil &Trouble and they whet your appetites to live view the world premier of Six Angry Women by Malachi Kelly, directed by Margery Quinn.

 MAY 6th, 7th & 8th 2021 Zoom links on our website and social media  pages. Enjoy!

Six Angry Women- May 6/7/8th

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Created: 19 April 2021

SIX ANGRY WOMEN
Armagh Theatre Group are delighted to bring you another original live Zoom production, on the 6th & 7th & 8th May (yes - less than 3 weeks away), and tickets are on sale NOW!
Written by Malachi Kelly, Six Angry Women is a departure from our earlier Zoom offerings and addresses the thorny issues of covid misinformation, race, religious differences and immigration in the context of battling the pandemic on this small island. With a nod to the famous, 12 Angry Men, the Six Angry Women of the title confront their own prejudices as they, the jury, try and decide the fate of a young illegal immigrant girl being prosecuted for breaking covid regulations. In so doing they inadvertently reveal their own shortcomings and perhaps realise that maybe it is not just the accused who is on trial.
Yet again Margery Quinn has taken on the considerable challenge of producer and has dedicated hours of her solitary time working with this talented cast, a mixture of “old Zoom hands” (Bridie Heaney, Wilma Campbell, Marie Claire Guy, Hilary Good) and “newbies” (Una Hendron , Claudia Clendinning & Gillian Faulkner) to produce a thought provoking and humorous piece of theatre. Find out by joining one of our live Zoom performances……
We are charging only £10 per “screen” (your whole family can watch).
If you wish to book a place for Thursday 6th May go to
https://tinyurl.com/6aw6thmay

If you wish to book a place for Friday 7th May go to
https://tinyurl.com/6aw7thmay

If you wish to book a place for Saturday 8th May go to

https://tinyurl.com/6aw8thmay
There are a few important things which you need to know.
We are presenting three live performances –Thursday 6th, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May at 8pm, which can only be viewed on Zoom…so it is essential you have the zoom app on your computer/tablet (watching is best on a laptop or desktop computer. An ipad/tablet will work however a phone is not recommended.)
We will only have 80 “screen” places available each night and you need to register by clicking on the appropriate link above to secure your “screen” place. Importantly – please register and pay using a laptop or desktop computer. Using a tablet/ipad/mobile phone will work but you will either need to already have a PayPal account or else open one.
Finally, please spread the word (forward this email) to your friends and family.

Long awaited dig is dug

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Created: 17 April 2021

The long awaited archaeological dig commenced on Thursday last and like Christmas

it was over before we knew it. Gold crowns,jewelery,and St Patrick's crozier unsurprisingly were missing but a green beer bottle, probably from Kirkers bottlers ex Dobbin St , was un earthed intact minus its contents. 

We now wait for the Arch report being presented and accepted by ABC planning  hopefully before next Christmas.

Six Angry Women (A jury with attitudes)

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Created: 25 March 2021

Set in present day Northern Ireland the first Covid court case has reached crown court. A jury of six women determine the future of an illegal immigrant who has broken Covid regulations.

Can six angry women agree on anything? Did the CUMS (Covid Undercover Marshalls) stitch up a sacrificial lamb. What has an ex- nun and a Muslim got in common. Has the accused any chance!…

ATG's 2020. Theatre doors close, virtual doors open.

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Created: 21 December 2020

It seems such a long time since January 2020 and the first Open Mic of the year. The great Liz Weir, Antrim's world renowned storyteller and author was our guest and performed to a packed Abbey Lane. Things looked bright with other guests already booked for the coming months. ATG were planning 2 one act plays before Easter and rehearsals organised for our big production of 'Impact' in Market Place Theatre during June. Planning approval came through for the Abbey Lane extension. Just get the archaeological dig sorted and by late autumn we should be in our new theatre. This was going to be a BIG year for ATG.

Wuhan sounded like a character from Shakespeare and the virus in town was the annual winter flu...

March saw our theatre doors close, rehearsals stopped, performance dates cancelled or posponed. Sure a few months should do it, get behind the NHS, wash your hands...

Everyone found social media and zoom in their lives. Novel tools to communicate during this Lockdown. We posted answers to a memoirs questionaire by ATG members, others performed short sketches and some even donned hats and sang in their back garden . An audience of thousands had built up on Facebook so our 'in house writers' decided to script a play via Zoom and generate much needed funds. 

Zoomeo & Juliet, considered the first original, live performance play on Zoom in Ireland at the time, hit screens over the world in July. A success which was followed by Social Bubble Toil & Trouble in November. Present members were indeed keeping up the tradition within ATG to carry on regardless and provide our supporters with some welcomed lighthearted entertainment.

And so we approach Christmas in a year unlike any other in living memory. Hugs and kisses, get togethers, applause and laughter as rare as white crows on a holly tree.

But lets look forward to brighter warmer days, to the rolling out of a vaccine and rolling out the carpet welcoming, with hugs and kisses, our fabulous supporters into a reinvigorated Abbey Lane Theatre. The past is gone, the future tomorrow, so live for today.

Social Bubble,Toil &Trouble------ 'tickets' are flying!

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Created: 03 November 2020

The world is in countdown mode.  No I'm not referring to USA elections or Covid restrictions and lockdowns.

But the fast approaching Thurs,19th November 2020 when we go LIVE ON ZOOM with our latest production 'Social Bubble, Toil & Trouble'.  If you havent booked your screen yet DO IT NOW or get..... trumped!

We have very limited screens left for each night's performances so dont delay- book today for a night full of laughter,  intrigue,deceit, romance and robbery from Armagh Theatre Group - creators of the world famous

                                                                        Zoomeo & Juliet

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