Set Dancing returns to Dobbin Community Centre

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Created: 16 October 2019

Set Dancing is recognised as a  great way to socialise and keep your body fit - but also exercise your mind. You can do all three every TUESDAY NIGHT 7.30-9pm in Dobbin Community Centre Armagh for a mere £5. Beginners and experienced dancers are very welcome to come along and try this fun way to tighten up all your 'bits and bobs', learn new moves and have a laugh. Gerry, our instructor, will be delighted to see you and walk you through the steps with the help of the class.

So you take the first steps to DOBBIN STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE, ARMAGH and we'll show you the rest------ For all- from teenagers up,

(and MEN especially welcome!)

NJ McClean to appear at October OMN ON 25TH

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Created: 11 October 2019

Along side NJ McClean we have a growing band of contributors to fill our evening with poetry, stories, ballads, music and writings in our intimate, friendly venue , Abbey Lane Theatre. Also we have Diane Gowing,writer and poet who will read her poem 'Padraig Pearse' inspired by her screen play 'Countess' based on Countess Markievicz. So already a brilliant night shaping up for the 25th. Doors open 8pm- £5 at door , a glass of wine and refreshments free. Bring your own tipple  and enjoy the ''best wee Open Mic in Co Armagh''

Bumper Sept Open Mic Night at Abbey Lane

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Created: 28 September 2019

Probably the busiest night of all Open Mic Nights to date, Abbey Lane audience were entertained by top class artists,musicians and writers. Poetry, music and singing that could grace larger venues was on show throughout the evening. Stories,comedy, memoirs and sketches filled the night for three hours as up to 17 different contributors took to the stage. Well done every body, all of you amazing.

Those entertainers Tim Hanna (Donegal Campers  or Autumn or Summer), new face Jim Doherty, Middletown sang (Belfast) Roy Uprichard from Holywood, Camino de Santiago writer...{find on Kindle} Theo Sinton (Blues singer/guitar) Cathy Carson Belfast writer/performer (Jammie Dodgers* provide for all) Eoin McLoughlin Benburb (Stand-up and very short poem) Thomas Healy (Tracy Chapman cover on guitar) Maria McGilly (poem Mr Fox).

We called a break then and set up for our guest artists Seonaid Murray(Sax) and Colin Hassard (poetry/guitar). This combo really worked along with individual pieces from both...Great hearing the Saxaphone played by such an accomplished musician and Mr Hassard the wordsmith supreme once again delighted us.

 Further contributions were from Dymphna Ferran Dungannon, (jokes and poetry!)John Mc Allister (poems and prose), Frances Lavery,new face from Middletown  sang (Tynan), Mark Brownlee, Portadown (poetry), Kieran Quigley singer ( Jonny Cash ) and Theo Sinton back with more bluey numbers before...

  New group 'Orchard Ukes' comprising of Ryan Began, bass; Pauline McDonald and Elma Mc Eneaney on Ululele and vocals;Rocky on Ukulele and Shane McDonald on percussion performed their first public outing in Abbey lane after forming a few weeks ago. They had the crowd singing along from the start and made a great sound. 'Orchard Ukes' will be in the Golf Club (Armagh) rehearsing from 2nd Oct 8pm each fortnight if you wish to take up the Ukulele come along.

The competition for 2 people to see Japan v Ireland was won on a tie break question by Ryan Began from Orchard Ukes after a dispute over the shortest Anthem. Ryan and a friend were able to realise this great prize by tuning into RTE2/UTV at 7.30am on Sat.....No dispute over the result!

Next Open Mic is on October 25th but keep it quiet......it's our wee secret.   Thanks to all the helpers on the night without youse where would we be.

National Poetry Day in Armagh City Library Oct 3rd

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Created: 23 September 2019

THE CITY CHAPTER in association with John Hewitt Society & Arts Council NI invite you to celebrate

with two acclaimed poets Gail McConnell & Noel Monaghan in Armagh City Library 7.30pm Adm FREE

Super 27th September Open Mic coming!

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Created: 09 September 2019

Returning with a packed evening of poets, writers, musicians and singers Abbey Lane Open Mic flings its doors wide again to welcome; Seonaid Murray (Saxaphone) and Colin Hassard (International performance poet), from Holywood Roy Uprichard ( Camino de Santiago writer), and Ukulele Jam led by Elma McEneaney PLUS all our regular and new contributors to what is being called by one of Armagh's finest poets, David Braziel ''the best Open Mic '' .With such a PACKED evening start time  will be 8.15pm and we'll go on to 11pm+ to accommodate all performers......COME EARLY COME PREPARED!

YOUR CHANCE TO ACT!

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Created: 06 September 2019

We, (Armagh Theatre Group)are actively seeking adults of all ages and acting experience to audition for parts in our next production in November.

We are reading Bernard Farrell's 'Bookworms' next Tues night 7.30pm in Abbey Lane Theatre, Armagh.

WE NEED YOU!   Yes YOU!

NEXT OPEN MIC SEPTEMBER 27TH (NONE IN AUGUST)

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Created: 27 August 2019

Just to remind our supporters of OPEN MIC NIGHTS that we take a summer break in August but will be back with a great lineup in September.

Abbey Lane's Open Mic brings John Hewitt and Ulster Fleadh together

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Created: 28 July 2019

Kicking off this year's Open Mic at the  end of the John Hewitt Summer School was  'Macfleadh', trio from Tyrone. The Abbey Lane audience enjoyed a taster of their musicianship before the group travelled to Castlewellan on Sat morning picking up an Ulster title in the group section. Comhghairdeas and best wishes to this exciting young group as they head to Drogheda and the All Ireland fleadh next week. Patrick McGrath, Patrick Harvey and Ronan Nugent.

Go toFB Armagh Theatre Groupatg for a video of the boys.

The guests gone we started a bursting Open Mic with the Bard Jimmy Rafferty on Noah and Inspectors. New contributor Theo Sinton singer/songwriter with his poem and Blues numbers; Oul hand Joe Mc Ginley, rarely absent, gave us his Callan River poem;Brilliant David Braziel, Portadown poet gave us several pieces; Kate Mclaughlin accompanied by Peter kelly sang Noreen Bawn/boys from the County Armagh. A packed second half seen loads of new faces. Singer/songwriter Ruth McKee from Co Dublin, Sue Divin 'says himself', Eddie Mac new face great poet; liz Quirke writer/poet from kerry ;local man John mc allister stories; Brian McClean writer; Cathy Carson spoken word performer extradinaire Super heros  and Mother with Dementia; Donna Hunter poet;Niall Mcardle poet; and songs from Peter Kelly , new talent Kerian Quigley singing 'Just a Gigolo'  and ending with 'Hallelujah' sung by photgrapher Connor Greenan with help from everyone!

Thanks to all our helpers before, during and after. With out yous'e this wouldn't happen.

A llist of ATG Productions 1998- 2016

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Created: 19 July 2019

John Hewitt International Summer School/OMNight

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Created: 04 July 2019

So you want to show  John Hewitt International Summer School and Armagh how wonderful a poet, singer, storyteller, writer, musician you really are. You have great material that you believe in!. Well this is your chance to shine and let your hair down after a week of invigorating conversations.

Abbey Lane Theatre hosts the above Open Mic Night each year in association with JHISS. Starting at 9pm on Friday 26th you can entertain in your own way for 5mins on stage under lights for a miserly £5 entrance. Nibbles and a glass of wine included for all who attend or  also Bring Your Own Bottle.

Limited slots for performers ...so those of you who wish to perform please email Malachi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be put on the list

. Please state if you wish to perform poetry/prose,stories/ music, song or AN Other. If you need a theme we'll loosely follow the School's theme this year of Diffiuities of Translations (or 'getting the wrong end of the stick').

For directions  Google-  Abbey Lane Theatre Armagh  (5 minute walk from Marketplace Theatre) and come along when your events are finished.