http://www.goh.co.uk Spring Season brochure of the Grand Opera House theatre in Belfast for 2012. The Grand Opera is Northern Ireland's premier theatre in Belfast City Centre. The Belfast theatre presents an outstanding programme of drama, dance, opera, comedy, musicals, pantomime and family shows.
The Grand Opera House Theatre in Belfast is the perfect city centre venue for conferences and business meetings with a range of fully equipped meeting rooms and a dedicated Conference & Events Coordinator.
The historical theatre in Belfast is one of the most unique conference venues in Northern Ireland, catering for seminars, conferences, meetings and weddings for up to 130 people in the Baby Grand Studio. The Main Auditorium holds up to 1060 people and smaller meeting rooms are also available.
Lucianos Cafe Bar is one of the best places to eat in Belfast, located in the spacious foyer of the Grand Opera House. The beautiful theatre in the heart Belfast is an ideal city centre location for coffee or lunch. Open daily from 10am, Luciano’s Cafe Bar offers an extensive range of coffees & pastries, with a delicious lunch menu served from 12-5pm each day.
Why not try eating out in Belfast’s historical theatre for afternoon tea and relax in the ambient surroundings of the Grand Opera House.
2. FROM EM0 WElcomE
As we at Emo enter our second year as principal sponsor of the Welcome to a new year and new season at the Grand Opera House, and what a truly
Grand Opera House, we can look forward to yet another season exciting and diverse programme we have planned over the coming months.
of entertaining diversity.
The Grand Opera House strives to make theatre stage, rehearsing and staging the musical in just two
an accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone weeks – a huge task even for the most experienced
page and I look forward to many but we especially value the development of our West End performer!
more of our customers enjoying younger audiences.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Theatre this
all that the Theatre has to offer
This spring we welcome the Belfast Children’s Festival season but I especially look forward to welcoming
in the months ahead.
and a Season of Family Theatre to the Baby Grand. and inspiring the next generation of theatre-goers.
As the curtain rises on another Programme highlights include The Odyssey, The
excellent season of shows, both Owl and the Pussy Cat and The Instant Orchestra.
the Grand Opera House and Emo Michael Ockwell
Following sell out performances during its last visit,
know how valuable your custom Chief Executive,
Horrible Histories will return to the Theatre in May. This
is and you can rest assured we Grand Opera House
collaboration between fun and education continues
will strive to ensure we deliver the
into June with the Science Museum Live on Tour.
During our partnership to date best service possible in all that
I know many of our customers we do. I have no doubt the season I am also delighted to announce that the Grand
have enjoyed the vast range of ahead will have something for Opera House and Belfast Harbour Commissioners are
shows on offer and once again everyone and I look forward to the proud winners of the Allianz Arts & Business NI
the pantomime proved a huge continuing our partnership with Young People Award in relation to last year's Summer
hit with a wonderful cast and this iconic theatre and seeing Youth Project of Bugsy Malone.
amazing 3D special effects. We many more 'House Full' signs
throughout the season. The award was in recognition of a partnership that
at Emo continue to work in close
has harnessed the power of the arts to engage young
partnership with the Grand Opera
people and I am delighted to confirm the return of the
House, running competitions for Barry Funston, EMO Summer Youth Project in July, with a production of Image above: Paul McCann (Allianz), Mary Trainor-Nagele (Arts & Business),
various shows via our Facebook Sales and Marketing Director Tom O'Connor (Belfast Harbour Commissioners), Michael Ockwell (Grand Opera
Honk! Two-hundred and twenty children will get the House), Joanne Stewart (Chair of Arts & Business) and Bob Collins (Arts Council
opportunity to perform on the Grand Opera House Northern Ireland)
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3. Shoot the Crow by Owen McCafferty Madama Butterfly - Puccini Nederlands Dans Theater 2
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 March
Tuesday and Wednesday 8.00pm: £10.00 - £19.50
Studio 2
Déjà vu & Solo
Minus 16
One of the world’s most popular contemporary dance
companies will be appearing at the Grand Opera House
in March, performing a highly acclaimed repertoire which
concludes with the outstanding Minus 16.
With their winning combination of youthful exuberance and
astonishing athleticism, NDT2 have wowed audiences across
Europe for the past decade.
None of the dancers are older than 21, yet they fill the stage
LAST with feats of virtuoso dancing, jumping higher and spinning
CHANCE faster than seems possible.
TO BOOK They use their young bodies in beautiful ways, expressing
emotions and feelings way beyond their years and
experience. This is a company which delights in pleasing
its audience and this is clear in every movement they
make (and every standing ovation they receive!).
A Comedy Drama starring Presented by Dance Consortium
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Tuesday - Saturday 8.00pm: £16.00 - £25.75 Tuesday and Wednesday 7.30pm: £16.00 - £36.50 for deta
turn or on the wing. They make everything
Saturday 5.00pm: £14.00 - £23.50 Sung in Italian with English surtitles
look stunning.”
Daily Telegraph
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4. BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
Blood Brothers
Tuesday 27 March - Saturday 7 April
Week 1
Tuesday 7.30pm and Saturday 2.30pm: £10.75 - £26.25
Thursday 2.00pm: £8.50 - £22.00
Wednesday and Thursday 7.30pm: £10.75 - £31.75
Friday and Saturday 7.30pm: £15.50 - £37.00
Week 2
Monday - Thursday 7.30pm: £10.75 - £31.75
Thursday 2.00pm: £8.50 - £22.00 Pre-show r
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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the
captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth,
grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with
Exactly 100 years after the sinking of the most famous ship of all time, Belfast
fateful consequences. Titanic the Musical Operatic Company returns to the Grand Opera House with Titanic the Musical.
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the
emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True with Maureen Nolan,
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April H It is the show they said couldn’t be done. How can you sing and dance about
of the world-renowned pop group ‘The Nolan Sisters’ reprising a tragedy? But Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s peers awarded Titanic a clean
Tuesday - Friday 7.30pm: £18.00 - £31.00 sweep of the 1997 Tony Awards. A little more than 85 years after the disaster,
her role as the tragic Mrs Johnstone.
Saturday 5.30pm: £14.50 - £27.50 Titanic finally arrived in triumph in New York.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award Saturday 11.40pm: £23.00 - £39.00
winning Blood Brothers, and Bill Kenwright’s production, having With a beautiful musical score, Titanic the Musical is a powerful and dramatic
This is a non-professional production theatre experience.
recently celebrated its 23rd phenomenal year in London, continues
to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. It faithfully retells the story of the real life characters onboard RMS Titanic’s
No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘the musical for all time’.
"Truly a night to remember maiden voyage, recalling their exciting and emotional stories of hope, love
and dreams, little knowing the tragic fate that awaits them.
- a stunning experience"
Belfast Telegraph Supported By: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking, a special performance will
Captioned performance:
"GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB... IT’S A MUST!" Tuesday 3 April 7.30pm be held at 11.40pm on Saturday 14th April – the date and time Titanic hit the iceberg.
Mail on Sunday The show will run for 2 hours 40 minutes, the length of time the ship took to sink.
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5. Chronicles of Long Kesh
Written by
Martin Lynch Monday 16 - Saturday 21 April
Give My Head Peace Live
Directed by
Lisa May and Monday - Thursday 8.00pm: £10.75 - £22.00
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 May
Martin Lynch Friday 9.00pm and Saturday 8.00pm: £13.00 - £24.75
Friday 6.00pm and Saturday 5.00pm: £6.00 - £19.25 Tuesday - Thursday 8.00pm: £11.75 - £20.50
Friday 6.00pm and 9.00pm: £14.00 - £22.00
Martin Lynch’s Chronicles of Long Kesh is the hilarious, painful and Saturday 5.00pm and 8.00pm: £16.00 - £24.75
shocking story of Northern Ireland’s infamous prison, Long Kesh,
“... ripping theatre”
told through the eyes of prison officers, Republicans and Loyalists,
a rich assortment of patriots, chancers, leaders, wives, escapers and Back by popular demand! Give My Head Peace Live has
“A Must See!” always packed them out in Belfast’s finest theatre and 2012
Sunday Times hypochondriacs! A huge crowd-pleaser, full of 1960s Motown songs
and wild, irreverent humour! will be no different.
First produced in 2009 under the direction of Lisa May and Martin Da, Cal, Ma, Dympna and Billy the Peeler return to the
Lynch with an outstanding six member cast, Chronicles of Long Kesh Grand Opera House for an evening of fun, laughter and
received its world premiere in January 2009 at the Belfast Waterfront topical comedy not to be missed.
Hall Studio Theatre. It was the smash-hit of the 2009 Edinburgh Festival And they’ll be joined by Ulster’s favourite greasy haired
Fringe where it won the Best Ensemble Award from London's The STAGE bigot Uncle Andy – the man who’s been training hard
Magazine Awards. to win Olympic gold in Orange marching.
Since 2009, it has performed for international audiences totalling more If you've seen ’The Gang’ live before, you’ll
than 80,000 people throughout Ireland, Wales, Australia, London, be back for more. If you haven’t seen them
Liverpool, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, receiving standing ovations in a while, come and see what you're
after every single performance. missing. A great night’s laughter
is guaranteed.
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6. ‘RIGHT UP THERE ALONGSIDE MAMMA MIA AND HAIRSPRAY ’ The Daily Telegraph
★★★★★ ★★★★
Starring
Les Dennis
‘HYSTERICALLY
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wine £50 Ray Quinn
OMIGOD! The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde the Musical is coming to the
Legally Blonde the Musical Grand Opera House. Winner of Best New Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards), this all-singing, all-
dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!
Tuesday 24 April - Saturday 5 May
College sweetheart Elle Woods can handle anything. So when boyfriend, Warner, dumps her
Monday - Thursday 7.30pm: £24.75 - £37.50 she decides to follow him to law school to win him back. But how does a blonde homecoming
Thursday 2.00pm: £18.75 - £31.75 queen fit in at Harvard? Despite the sneers, Elle hits the books, and with a little help from her
Friday 7.30pm: £29.50 - £42.25 new friends Paulette, Emmett and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser, she learns she’s smarter
‘THE BEST SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN’ Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30pm: £29.50 - £42.25
Audio described:
and more legal savvy than she ever imagined.
Captioned performance:
Created by a top-of-the class creative team and led by Tony Award-winning director and
Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Legally Blonde the
Scott Mills Radio 1 Wednesday 2 May 7.30pm Thursday 3 May 2.00pm
Musical is the funniest and freshest musical around. The best show in town. Case closed.
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7. "Everything Scottish Ballet does
seems to be characterised by
vibrant energy, brilliant
coherence and an effortless
visual elegance."
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A Streetcar Named Desire
Wednesday 16 - Saturday 19 May Pre-show talk Friday 18 May 6.30pm
Wednesday 7.30pm Saturday 2.30pm: £17.25 - £31.00
Join members of Scottish Ballet's music team for a fascinating
Thursday 2.00pm: £9.25 - £19.75 free half-hour insight into the making of A Streetcar Named
Thursday - Saturday 7.30pm: £17.25 - £36.00 Desire. An exciting opportunity to ask anything you ever
Age Guidance: 12+ (contains adult themes) wanted to know about Scottish Ballet! Tickets are free
but must be booked through the Box Office.
Trying to leave a troubled past behind her, fading southern belle Blanche
DuBois moves into her sister Stella’s New Orleans apartment. Stella’s brutish Insight (suitable for age 12+)
husband Stanley sees that Blanche is not what she appears to be, and sets out Saturday 19 May 11.00am: £5.50
to destroy her.
Set to a specially commissioned jazz-inspired score by award-winning composer Discover the inspiration behind the choreography, music and
Peter Salem, Scottish Ballet presents A Streetcar Named Desire in the 65th designs of A Streetcar Named Desire, and watch the Company
anniversary year of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play. taking class on stage. Time permitting, there may also be the
"Each individual dancer shines
in their own unique style." The Company continues to push the boundaries of modern ballet in a opportunity to hear one of the dancers discussing their
collaboration with theatre and film director Nancy Meckler and choreographer professional life.
The Sunday Times
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, creating a powerful infusion of drama and dance.
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9. ..
London Gay Men’s Chorus: Sing-a-long-a Abba Fascinating Aida Science Museum Live on Tour
A Band Of Brothers
Friday 8 and Saturday 9 June
Friday 10.30am and 7.00pm: £16.00
Friday 10.30am and
Saturday 1.30pm: £16.00
Unleash your inner Einstein – explosive fun for all
the family!
Experience spectacular science, dangerous
demonstrations and extraordinary experiments
as the Science Museum takes to the stage with
a fantastic live show to blow your mind and
challenge your brain!
Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum
Live on Tour will propel you on an exploratory
theatrical adventure into the wonderful world
of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that
will entertain, inform and inspire.
Sunday 20 May 7.30pm: £15.00 - £20.00 Friday 1 and Saturday 2 June Sunday 21 October 7.30pm: £17.75 - £19.75
Suitable for ages 7+
Friday and Saturday 8.00pm: £16.75 - £19.75
With A Band Of Brothers, its 21st anniversary concert, John MacKay and David Johnson present
the London Gay Men’s Chorus brings its unique sound Fascinating Aïda: The Cheap Flights Tour. "A show that lights up the world.
to the Grand Opera House. Celebrate the music of the Swedish Supergroup in Go and see it!"
true sing-a-long-a style, with the help of our live Three times Olivier Award nominated and now
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The repertoire ranges from the exquisite harmonies singers and magic moments goody bag. a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda
of A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square and You is still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio.
Are My Sister (Antony and the Johnsons) to the The fantastic Abba Tribute Singers will lead you
This show will include all the
roof-raising power of I’ve Got The Music In Me,
Wagner’s Pilgrim’s Chorus and tracks by
through the famous Sing-a-long-a goody bag of
songs and get you ready to sing Mamma Mia, favourites including their infamous
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Madonna and Lady Gaga. Dancing Queen and Waterloo to your heart’s content.
This is the only Abba Tribute show with on-screen Flights (seven million plus hits on demand! ad at:
YouTube). Please note, this show to downlo
Comprising around 190 singing members, the London lyrics so that everyone can join in! With so much availableciencemuseum
Gay Men’s Chorus is Europe’s largest and best known contains material of an adult nature. www.s liveontour
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gay choir.
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10. The Spirit of Pushkin in Ireland Joan Armatrading Cara Dillon and the Ulster Orchestra Ruddigore
featuring Katie Melua
Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 June
Thursday 7.30pm: £22.00 - £34.75
Friday and Saturday 7.30pm: £24.75 - £38.50
Saturday 2.00pm: £19.25 - £31.00
Sir Despard Murgatroyd is a man under pressure. He has
inherited a witch’s curse forcing him to commit a crime a
day or die in agony. So it’s a huge relief when shy Robin
Oakapple is revealed as his long-lost elder brother –
and therefore the true inheritor of the curse.
This revelation threatens Robin’s chances with the prim
Rose Maybud, but his troubles really start when his
feeble crimes drag his exasperated ancestors back
from the dead.
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Following its hugely successful UK tour, this much loved
£15.00 - £20.00 £25.00 - £29.00 £19.50 - £27.50 and universally acclaimed production comes to the
Grand Opera House for the first time. Its inventiveness
perfectly captures the wonderful spirit of Gilbert and
The Pushkin Trust presents its Silver Jubilee Three times Grammy nominated, Brit Award The Ulster Orchestra presents a night with Cara
Sullivan’s topsy-turvy creation.
concert featuring the wonderful talent of Katie nominee and Ivor Novella winner singer- Dillon in what promises to be a superb concert,
Melua. Katie, a past-pupil of Dominican College, songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE, will combining the talents of this exceptional singer
Belfast will perform a specially commissioned perform at the Grand Opera House on the with Northern Ireland’s finest musicians. “A ruddy good job… This scrupulously
Pushkin song and will be joined for its first Northern Ireland leg of her 2012 tour.
Cara Dillon will perform with her own band
faithful presentation should win
performance by children from north Ruddigore many new admirers.”
During her long and illustrious career, Joan before joining the Ulster Orchestra on stage to
and south.
has been successful in all musical genres: pop, give a very special performance. Whether she's The Times
In its Silver Jubilee year The Pushkin Trust, blues, folk, reggae and jazz, and she guarantees a singing her native traditional songs of lost love
established in 1987 by Her Grace, The Duchess fantastic mix of magical old favourites plus brand and emigration, or original compositions, you
new songs to fall in love with. The 2012 tour will will be hard pressed to find a more emotive
“A delightful show that will give great
of Abercorn, a direct descendant of the great
Russian poet, Alexander Pushkin, invites you see Joan performing Love and Affection amongst and captivating performer. pleasure… this is operetta bliss. A must
to join in the celebration – to mark the spirit many other firm favourites, and also showcase for all Gilbert & Sullivan fans.”
of creativity in Ireland through song, dance songs from her brand new CD due for release "Cara Dillon is one of Ireland's
Daily Telegraph
and verse. in time for this mammoth tour. truly great singers." The Guardian
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11. ”Street is quite ”A top night of MARTIN DODD FOR UK PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENT
”Full of Broadway ”Spectacle and ”Nothing short ”42nd Street is back,
a dancing feat” entertainment” razzamataz” energy” of spectacular” at its foot-stomping best”
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COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET!
Winner of the 1980 Tony Award for Best New Musical and the 2001 Tony Award for
42nd Street Best Revival of a Musical, 42nd Street is the timeless, inspiring tale of small town
Peggy Sawyer's rise from chorus girl to Broadway star. And those songs! Lullaby of
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 June Broadway, We're in the Money, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Keep Young and Beautiful,
Tuesday - Thursday 7.30pm: £23.50 - £37.50 I Only Have Eyes For You and the spectacular title number, danced down a flight
STARRING of steps that lights up as brightly as the faces of the cast. Audiences will find out
DAVE
Wednesday and Thursday 2.00pm: £17.75 - £31.75 what it's like to float up to musical comedy heaven.
Friday and Saturday 7.30pm: £26.25 - £40.25
Starring Dave Willetts (West End starring roles include Phantom of the Opera, Les
Saturday 2.30pm: £23.50 - £37.50 Miserables, Cats, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) as Julian Marsh and directed
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by the show's author and Broadway Director Mark Bramble, the show features
Signed performance: the stunning sets and costumes from the US production.
Wednesday 20 June 7.30pm
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12. GRAND OPERA HOUSE SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT PRESENTS
Murder On Broadway - Murder Mystery
Honk!
Saturday 23 June 7.30pm: £40.00 per person
Includes drinks reception on arrival and three course meal Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 July
A young actress dreams of success and fame on Broadway, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7.30pm: £14.00 - £16.00
looking for her big break to propel her to stardom. Ambition, Saturday 3.00pm: £14.00 - £16.00
enterprise and endeavour are right next to notoriety, exploitation
Sunday 2.00pm: £14.00 - £16.00
and envy on the big long Manhattan diagonal that daggers
through the heart of the city's streets, avenues and hopes. Join This is a non-professional production
us for a night of mystery and intrigue in the city that never sleeps!
Dress code (optional): Broadway glamour Best New Musical Following on from the success of last year's Summer Youth Project
Olivier Awards 2000 Bugsy Malone, the Grand Opera House Summer Youth Project is
eggs-tremely pleased to present Honk!, a musical adaptation
Agatha Christie - Murder Mystery of the Ugly Duckling.
Saturday 29 September 7.30pm: £40.00 per person Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known tale, this musical
Includes drinks reception on arrival and three course meal comedy tells the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his
quest to find his mother.
Hickory dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck
one, The mouse ran down, Hickory dickory dock... Honk! is a timeless story of acceptance, compassion, and
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Performed by a cast of young people aged 10 to 18, Honk!
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Numbers are limited so please book early
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amazing and inspirational.” the best youth production I have seen.”
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The Titanic Boys Sunday 16 September 8.00pm: £17.75 - £19.75 Sunday 14 October 8.00pm: £21.00 - £25.00 Sunday 4 November 7.00pm: £17.75 - £19.75
any old story. This is The Titanic Boys, the true, untold story of nine
Wednesday 8 - Saturday 25 August young Harland & Wolff men who uniquely built, sailed and died on
the RMS Titanic.
After the phenomenal success of his ’Cirque Du After more than a decade since his last stand-up Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationally
Preview week
Byrne’ Tour, Jason Byrne is bringing a brand new acclaimed star of Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety
Pre-show
Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 7.30pm: £12.00 - £20.50 ing offer
Two weeks before the Titanic sailed, designer Thomas Andrews walked show and following a hugely successful tour of
din into the four main trade workshops at H&W and asked each foreman to show to the Grand Opera House. ’People’s Puppeteer’, Australia in 2011, Alan Davies, the much-loved Performance and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy
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Friday 10 7.30pm: £16.50 - £23.50 name his best apprentice. When the bosses nominated four young men, will have new stories, new props and more of his star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Roadshow. No gimmicks, just great craic…!
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Monday - Thursday 7.30pm: £20.50 - £26.75 ine £50 four senior tradesmen to sail on Titanic’s maiden voyage to New York as
Jason’s inspired, high-energy mad-cappery has made
w members of the H&W Guarantee Group.
him the biggest selling comedian at the Edinburgh "Jimeoin recalls the familiar at
Friday and Saturday 5.00pm: £16.50 - £23.50
The Titanic Boys brings the Titanic story back to where it all began Comedy Festival. There is no other comedian like him. "A well-rounded and hilarious a fantastically silly level, boiling
Friday and Saturday 8.30pm: £25.75 - £31.00 show…A wonderful return to
– Belfast. Heart-warming and heart-breaking, this story of nine men his audience down to a tear-filled,
who knew the Titanic better than anyone else in the world is truly "A comedy God.” stand-up from Davies.” gibbering mess.”
To mark 100 years since its sinking, Belfast’s favourite playwright Martin remarkable. Laced with Lynch’s renowned capacity for capturing Chortle (Australia & NZ) Scotland on Sunday
Mirror.co.uk
Lynch turns his attention to the legendary Titanic story. But this is not just Belfast character and humour, this is one not to be missed!
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14. COMING SOON The Mousetrap
Monday 1 - Saturday 6 October
It’s never too early to buy your tickets for our Autumn 2012 season. Why not become a Friend of the Grand Opera
Monday - Thursday 7.30pm: £19.25 - £29.50
House and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits including priority booking and special offers for these new shows? Thursday 2.00pm: £15.00 - £25.25
Friday and Saturday 7.30pm: £22.50 - £32.25
A Night in November The Plough and the Stars One Man, Two Guvnors Saturday 2.30pm: £19.25 - £29.50
A classic. A landmark. A legend.
The legendary, record-breaking, Box Office smash hit thriller
celebrates its 60th anniversary.
The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 September Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 September Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 November running show, of any kind, in the history of theatre. Opening in
October 1952 and with almost 25,000 performances, The Mousetrap
Friends on sale: Thursday 16 February Friends on sale: Thursday 16 February Friends on sale: Thursday 16 February has certainly become a theatrical phenomenon.
General on sale: Thursday 1 March General on sale: Thursday 1 March General on sale: Thursday 1 March
To celebrate 60 incredible years on stage The Mousetrap is going
on tour for the first time ever and, with a star cast, promises to be a
Chicago Calendar Girls Cinderella masterpiece to remember!
The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house
cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer
in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters
reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment
the identity and the motive are finally revealed.
In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an
Monday 15 - Saturday 20 October Monday 5 - Saturday 10 November Saturday 8 December - Saturday 26 January atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot
where murder lurks around every corner.
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15. Saturday 24 March
The Odyssey The Owl and The Pussy Cat - Presented by Hiccup Theatre The Instant Orchestra
11.30am and 1.30pm: £8.00
The Baby Grand: 50 minutes, 9+ years
Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton are
two of the UK’s finest storytellers. Here
they tell one of the greatest stories in the
A season of world. Greek King Odysseus wants to
sail home after the Trojan War, but the
FAMILY sea god Poseidon wants him dead. His
ship is swept to strange islands where he
encounters witches, ghosts… and of course
THEATRE a vicious one-eyed giant! The Odyssey is a
must for anyone who loves a good story.
in association with Young at Art "I saw banquets and voyages,
armies and oceans, battling
heroes and ravening gods -
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Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 April Saturday 26 May 11.30am and 1.30pm: £8.00
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shows an the Saturday 11.30am and 1.30pm: £8.00
25% off The Baby Grand: 50 minutes, 3+ years
Sunday 10.30am: £8.00
total price
The Baby Grand: 55 minutes, 3-7 years
It’s more than 20 years since multi-instrumentalist Nico Brown and Martin
Brunsden (double bass) began gathering people of all ages to play the
Javanese angklung, a tuned bamboo musical instrument with a beautiful
A nonsense adventure for three to seven year olds and their families!
sound. The technique is simple yet the music produced can encompass the
Follow Owl and Pussycat as they set out on the high seas with only some full spectrum of rhythmic and melodic complexity. No musical experience
honey, money and a runcible spoon to help them find their way through is necessary. Every Instant Orchestra is unique!
a topsy-turvey world! Along the way they meet the piggy-wig, the turkey
Everybody from the age of three up can participate and we have angklungs
who lives on the hill and the strangest looking tree you’ll ever see! Enjoy
for 80 – so bring friends and family to join us in what is always a joyful and
this absurd hogwash of nonsense featuring silly songs, babbling puppets
spontaneous event.
and smaller than life characters. Puppetry, live music and beautiful
storytelling combine in this enchanting retelling of Lear’s classic poem.
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