NORTH BY NORTH WEST FESTIVAL A Two Day Urban Festival May 25th 2013 to May 26th 2013

A Two Day Urban Festival including 40 bands, DJs & acts

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Columba Canticles Four centuries of Song at St Columb’s Cathedral June 9th 2013 Tickets: £10/£7

A dazzling tapestry of music and verse celebrating 400 years of Derry's richly joyous, yet volatile history

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Marks of Time– The Buildings Of Derry~Londonderry June 10th 2013 to June 12th 2013 Free entry

Manus Deery, Principal Conservation Architect in the Historic Buildings Unit of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, provides a personal contribution to the UK City of Culture

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Gay McIntyre June 15th 2013 Tickets: £11/ £9

An evening of music with jazz legend Gay McIntyre

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Music City! June 21st 2013 Freee

Music City! promises to be one of the most memorable days of 2013. The Playhouse are proud to be one of the venues for this day-long celebration of music of all genres.

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Moving on Music presents BEYOND THE MARCH New Music for Londonderry Bands June 21st 2013

Two of Northern Ireland's most innovative composers work with bands from Londonderry Bands Forum

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Borderline Players presents It Runs in the Family By Ray Cooney June 22nd 2013 Tickets: £10/ £9

The frantic world of a doctors' common room comes alive in this fast paced comedy by the legendary Ray Cooney.

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The Playhouse and Black Sheep Theatre presents The Cook Directed by Dennis Bohr June 26th 2013 to June 29th 2013 £14/ £10 (Opening night offer £10)

While much is unknown, The Cook is an imaginative treatment of the year before the execution and what led Cecily Jackson to her death.

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An Nua presents Derry 24 July 17th 2013 to July 19th 2013 Tickets £10/ £6

Derry Stories combines images and sounds gathered from the city to form a 24 hour frame into which we have placed several monologues, duologues, stories and caught moments.

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Sole Purpose Productions presents Rehearsed Readings of LGBT Plays in Development August 22nd 2013 Tickets £3

An entertaining and uplifting evening featuring the work of local writers who are developing scripts on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender themes.

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Saturday Art Club

Design Den

The Playhouse is proud to announce the return of the Saturday Art Club - 'Design Den'!

Our famous Saturday Art Club 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. Workshops will run for ten weeks from 27th April 2013. Workshop 1: 11am - 1pm 7- 11 years. Workshop 2: 2pm - 4pm 12 - 15 years. Places are limited and booking is essential. Cost per child is £50.

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

PLAYBOX THEATRE COMPANY Drama classes for children and young people aged 5 - 15. Workshops every Wednesday: 5 - 10 year olds, 3.45 pm - 4.45 pm, £3.50 per session; 11 - 15 year olds, 4.45 pm - 6.15pm, £4.50 per session. Contact the Playhouse on 028 7126 8027

DERRY PLAYHOUSE WRITERS meet at The Playhouse every Wednesday from 1pm - 4pm and offer a series of workshops, drop-in classes and masterclasses. Contact: www.derryplayhousewriters.org

MARY HILL SCHOOL OF BALLET holds regular classes every Friday (3pm - 8pm) and Saturday (9am - 1pm).
Contact 028 7132 9005 or email victoria@maryhillschoolofballet.co.uk

SCOIL RINCE CATHAIR NA MBALLAI: THE WALLED CITY SCHOOL OF DANCE meets every Tuesday from 5.30pm - 7.30pm under the instruction of Michaela Temple TCRDM. Irish dancing for fun and exercise as well as competition. Contact 028 7135 1895 / 07749 967 841 or email michaela1@hotmail.com.

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 every Monday from 7- 8.30pm and run from 6th May 2013. Cost £3. Contact: 028 7126 8027.

HATHA YOGA CLASSES 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. Cost £6 per class. Contact Ursula McHugh: mchugh.ursula78@gmail.com

ADULT EVENING PAINTING CLASSES In a great room with lots of natural light. Term is for six weeks from Wednesday 22nd May to 26th June 2013. Workshop runs from 7-9pm each Wednesday night and the cost is £30 per term which is payable on the first night. This covers materials - two canvases, paints acrylics/oils and brushes. The class is for all levels of painters and everybody is welcome. Contact: Emma Logue mail@creativeenergy.org.uk / 07821410616.

LIFE DRAWING CLASSES Running Saturday 11th and 25th May and Saturday 8th & 22nd June 2013 from 2- 4pm. Cost £6 per session. Easels and conté pastels etc provided but please bring your own paper. Booking is essential. All levels welcome. Contact: Emma Logue mail@creativeenergy.org.uk / 07821410616.

CLASS ACT SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA Every Friday 4.30pm - 6pm. Feis work, Grade examinations, boost your confidence and have lots of fun! Contact: Loretta 0791 999 2662 / Brenda 0775 326 7982.

ACTORS GYMNASIUM A working actor's studio which offers drop in classes covering various areas within a working actor's life. More information can be sourced at www.facebook.com/ActorsGymnasium

SINGING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS Discover your voice and the fun and the joy of singing in harmony with others. Learn songs to uplift you, heart and soul with these workshops, led by Valerie Whitworth, whose easy and enthusiastic style is infectious. 10 weeks starting Wednesday 9th January, 7pm-9pm Cost £8 per session. Contact: Valerie Whitworth 07526534183 or visit www.valeriewhitworth.co.uk

PLAYHOUSE PAINTERS based around the Alily Foyle ethos - Active learning in later years, this group is targeted towards retired people interested in shared creativity. There is a therapeutic element to the creative process and it provides the opportunity for individuals to meet and share ideas and experiences. Every Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4pm. Contact: 028 71 268027.

 


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