Groups Based In The Playhouse

Derry Playhouse Writers
DPW meet at The Playhouse every Wednesday from 1 –4 and offer a series of workshops, drop-in classes and masterclasses.www.derryplayhousewriters.org.

Magic Lantern Film Society
Showing the very best in classic, contemporary, independent and world cinema, the Magic Lantern Film Society. For more details please contact the Playhouse on 028 7126 8027.

Scoil Rince Cathair Na Mballai: The Walled City School of Dance
The school meets every Tuesday from 5.30 – 7.30 pm under the instruction of Michaela Temple TCRDM. Irish dancing for fun and exercise as well as competition. Classes for solo and ceili dancing at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Dancing grades, workshops and show performances all catered for. Contact 028 7135 1895/ 07749967841 or email michaela1@hotmail.com.

Mary Hill School of Ballet
The Mary Hill School of Ballet holds regular classes every Friday (3 pm – 8 pm) and Saturday (9 am – 1 pm). Please contact 02871 269276 for further details.

Handful Productions
Writing and performance group Handful Productions is committed to performing only new, innovative, community based writing performed to a professional standard at the Playhouse and other community arts venues. Please contact The Playhouse on 028 7126 8027 or email felicitymccall@hotmail.com for further information.

Longtower Senior Choir
Every Tuesday 8 pm – 10 pm

Colmcille Ladies Choir
Every Wednesday 8 pm – 10 pm

Longtower Junior Choir
Every Thursday 5 pm – 7 pm

The Mystery Players
Our very own Murder Mystery Company providing thrills and laughs aplenty, The Mystery Players can create a special murder mystery for your event or why not chose from one of the many scenarios we already have in place? This is your chance to follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple. A fun filled evening of mystery and murder awaits. Contact James Lecky on 028 7126 8027.

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. The classes are taught by Frances O’Kane and run from 7.30 – 9.00 pm every Monday in the Playhouse Ballroom. For further information please contact The Playhouse on 71268027