The Playhouse presents The Wood of The Crows By Stan McGowan May 17th 2012 to May 18th 2012 £12.50, £15.00

The Playhouse is pleased to present the triumphant return of Stan McGowan’s highly acclaimed sell out show to the Millennium Forum.

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King's Fool Productions presents Sitting up for Michael by James McAnespy May 19th 2012 Tickets £11/ £8

Michael's Died. Who's going to do the readings? Will there be a lock-in at Packie's? Why did he only get twenty Mass Cards?

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Citizens Wallpaper Project A visual exhibition in The Playhouse Plaza about the Fountain and its Community May 21st 2012 to May 26th 2012

A visual exhibition about the Fountain and its Community

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The Legend of Luke Kelly - featuring Chris Kavanagh May 25th 2012 Tickets: £15/ £12.50

Having just returned from an 11 date tour of Germany, where he performed as singer with Folk Legends, The Dubliners, Chris Kavanagh will bring his acclaimed ‘Legend of Luke Kelly

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Brassneck Theatre Company presents A Night With George By Brenda Murphy & Donna O'Connor, Directed by Tony Devlin May 26th 2012 Tickets £11/ £9

Not every woman gets to spend a night with George Clooney, but Bridie Murphy does!

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Salty Dogs Records presents Bronagh Gallagher- The album Launch May 31st 2012 Tickets £10

To Celebrate the Release of her stunning self-titled second album, singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher and her brilliant eight piece band come to The Playhouse

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A MAC commission, Co-produced with ponydance presents Straight to DVD June 2nd 2012 Tickets £11/ £8

The fantastic ponydance hoof their way through words and dance, bringing you their interpretation of Saturday night television at its worst, ad breaks and all (except for the news

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Moving on Music presents Furnace Mountain June 7th 2012 Tickets £11/ £8

Hailing from Viriginia, Furnace Mountain is the very best of authentic old-time American roots music.

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Aisling Ghéar Theatre Company presents Bun Go Barr/ It’s only a Game Show By Orna Collins June 13th 2012 Tickets £5, or book by 11th May and pay £3 per ticket with teaching staff free of charge

An Irish Language Children’s Show for ages 4 -10

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LYLO Productions presents HMS Ursula Written and Directed by Gregory Peck June 28th 2012 to June 30th 2012 Tickets £10/ £8

Travel with the crew on board the WWII submarine Ursula.

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Regular Classes at The Playhouse

Derry Playhouse Writers

Workshops, drop-in classes and masterclasses for creative writers every Wednesday from 1pm - 4pm.

Contact: www.derryplayhousewriters.org

Irish Dance

Scoil Rince Cathair Na Mballai / The Walled City School of Dance meet every Tuesday from 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Contact: Michela Temple on 028 71 351895 / 07749 967 841
or email michaela1@hotmail.com

Ballet

Mary Hill School of Ballet meets every Friday from 3pm - 8pm and Saturday from 9am - 1pm.

Contact: 028 71 329005 or Victoria@maryhillschoolofballet.co.uk

Yoga

Ease yourself into the day with a morning or lunchtime yoga class. These relaxing drop-in classes will introduce yoga postures, meditation and positive affirmations to alleviate stress and promote wellbeing. Suitable for everyone. Thursdays 10.30am to 12pm starting Thurs 26th April. Cost £6 per class.

Contact: Ursula McHugh via email: mchugh.ursula78@gmail.com.

Singing for Health and happiness

Take time out of your busy life to have some fun and sing! Take part in one or more of these workshops with inspirational teacher and voice coach Valerie Whitworth. Every Wednesday from 25th April to 13th June, 7pm- 9pm. Cost £6. Contact: Ursula McHugh on 07813124126 or email mchugh.ursula78@gmail.com or valerie on 07526534183 or email val@valeriewhitworth.co.uk.

Youth Theatre

Playbox Theatre Company hold classes every Wednesday from 3.45pm - 4.45pm (age 5 - 10), and 4.45pm - 6.15pm (age 11 - 15).

Contact: The Playhouse on 028 71 268027
or email: nicky@derryplayhouse.co.uk

Tai Chi

A gentle way to get fit and into shape without the ‘burn' Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art designed to improve co-ordination, relieve stress and strengthen joints and muscles. Classes taught by Frances O'Kane and run from 7.30pm- 9pm every Monday. Further information on 028 7126 8027.HATHA YOGA CLASSES Ease yourself into the day with a morning yoga class. This eight week course will introduce you to a variety of techniques including yoga postures, meditation and positive affirmations. For further information contact Ursula McHugh by email - ursulamchughyoga@gmx.co.uk

Zumba

Ditch the Workout!! Join the Party!! Mondays 6.30pm (sharp) to 7.30pm and 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Participants can just turn up but can email zumba-city@hotmail.com or call 07596154109.

Adult Evening Painting Classes

Adult evening painting class in the playhouse in a great room with lots of natural light, easels and books. The class will begin on Wednesday the 25th of April from 7-9pm and will run for six weeks.
A deposit of £30 is payable on the first night to secure a place. This covers materials - canvases, paints acrylics/oils and brushes. The class is for all levels of painters and everybody is welcome.
If you would like to book a place please contact Emma Logue on mail@creativeenergy.org.uk or 07821410616.

Medative Movement

Beautiful easy movements to inspiring music that will nourish the mind, body and soul. Every Tuesday 7.30pm- 8.30pm at The Playhouse commencing the 18th October 2011. All are welcome. Cost is £5 per session

Class Act School of Speech and Drama

Classes every Friday at 4.30pm - 6pm. Feis work, Grade examinations, boost your confidence and have lots of fun! Enrol now in time for our next production - "Annie" For more details and to secure a place contact Loretta on 0791 999 2662 or Brenda on 0775 326 7982.



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