Sherlock Studios presents EGO THE JACKAL (AKA Connor McGowan) The Debut Album BIG MOON Launch February 24th 2012 Tickets £10 Ego The Jackal is the alias of Connor McGowan, Derry-born singer who fronted the band Skruff for nearly a decade 
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Green Shoot Productions presents Brothers In Arms A new play by Sam Millar and directed by Martin Lynch February 25th 2012 Tickets: £11/ £8 Following the sell-out successes of Chronicles of Long Kesh and Over the Bridge, Green Shoot Production presents its new play Brothers in Arms. more Info & Booking 
Neil Delamere March 2nd 2012 Tickets: £16 Following the sell out success of his last show, Neil Delamere returns with the national tour of his highly anticipated new show, Restructuring more Info & Booking 
Class Act School of Speech and Drama presents Annie March 3rd 2012 Tickets £6 Class Act School of Speech and Drama present their third annual show, held for the first time at The Playhouse. more Info & Booking 
The Jammhouse Featuring John Deery and the Heads March 3rd 2012 Tickets £6 Starting at The Playhouse from March will be The Jammhouse, a musical showcase of talented local musicians more Info & Booking 
Big Telly Theatre Company presents Melmoth the Wanderer March 8th 2012 £11/ £9 Melmoth the Wanderer, colourful, condensed and quirky show based on the first ever horror novel, adapted by the hugely popular Big Telly and scripted by Nicola McCartney. more Info & Booking 
Premiere Theatre Company presents The Vagina Monologues Starring Olivia Nash, Lynda Bryans, and Pamela Ballantine March 10th 2012 Tickets: £18/ £16 Based on author Eve Ensler’s ‘Vagina Interviews’ conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chor more Info & Booking 
Shindig Theatre Company presents Dealing with Dougie By Jim McClenaghan and Carl Campbell March 15th 2012 to March 16th 2012 Tickets: £11/ £8 A home poker game is hastily arranged by Ignoramus forty-something know-all Dougie in defiance of his fearsome wife Helen and her decision to attend an all-women ‘clothes’ part more Info & Booking 
Saturday Art Club
The Playhouse is proud to announce the return of the Saturday Art Club - 'Design Den'!
The programme will feature a series of art workshops exploring different art themes, art history and teach budding artists an array of unique art skills from Batik to 3D modelling. The workshops will be facilitated by Siuán Mc Laughlin, a fully qualified visual arts facilitator
Workshop times are as follows:
Workshop 1: 9.30am- 11am 4-6 years
Workshop 2: 11am - 1pm 7- 11 years
Workshop 3: 2pm - 4pm 12 - 15 years
The programme will run for six weeks for workshop 1 and ten weeks for Workshops 2 and 3. Beginning Saturday 28 January 2012 and culminate in an exhibition of the participant's work and certificate presentation.
Places are limited and booking is essential. Cost per child is £30 for workshop 1 and £50 for Workshops 2 and 3. For further information and booking please contact the box office on 028 71 268027.
First Call Youth Theatre
Calling all budding young actors and actresses!
Get ready for City of Culture 2013!
Are you aged 16-25? Are you free Mondays and Thursdays - 6.30pm - 8.30pm?
Starting in September 2011. More information to follow.
For further information please contact Sharon McLennan at The Playhouse on 02871 268027
or email sharon@derryplayhouse.co.uk
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 19th January. Cost £6 per class.
Contact: Ursula McHugh via email: ursulamchughyoga@gmx.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 and Zumba toning on Thursday evenings, 6-7pm. Can just turn up but if want to contact me email me at zumba-city@hotmail.com or call me on 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 14th of September from 7-9pm and will run for twelve weeks.
A deposit of £30 is payable on the first night to secure a place and £30 six weeks into the course. 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 by Wednesday 31st August on emulogie@hotmail.com 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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