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Welcome to our Spring/Summer Season for 2014.
We have lots on offer to entice you into the theatre during these
light evenings. We begin the season with something for our younger
audiences as Peppa Pig and her friends return with a brand new
show, PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH. June sees a new stage adaptation of
Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monk’s WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD,
whilst the MILKSHAKE crew arrives in August with a new musical
spectacular that promises lots of fun for all the family.
We welcome a number of events in May as part of the City of Derry
Jazz Festival; KATE RUSBY makes her debut to our stage and THE
FRANKIE VALLI STORY brings a Jersey Boys style show, featuring
three decades of hit songs. Music fans will also be delighted with the
arrival of the former Madness frontman, SUGGS and the hugely
popular group, THE HIGH KINGS, both in May.
Our big West End show this season is the Rod Stewart musical,
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT. Written by Ben Elton and starring Jade Ewen
from the hit pop group, The Sugababes, this smash hit show bursts
onto our stage for a week-long run in May.
May is shaping up to be a memorable month this season as we also
welcome a brand new dance extravaganza, TITANIC DANCE and the
Tony Award winning musical, AVENUE Q, to our stage.
Our annual youth arts festival, INTERACT, returns this summer, this
time in a brand new format. Now in its sixth year, our dedicated
Youth Forum presents INTERACT’S GREATEST HITS, bringing the best
the festival has to offer for 12-21 year-olds. Our young people are
well catered for again this season with the return of the Youth
Musical in August and their production of the hit musical, LES
MISÉRABLES.
I hope you enjoy our new programme of events.
David McLaughlin
Chief Executive
The Millennium Forum once again brings us a unique mix of events
for the Spring and Summer months. With world class acts such as the
Rod Stewart musical, TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT, the hilarious comedy,
Avenue Q or the spectacular new dance show, TITANIC DANCE, the
new season at the North West’s leading entertainments venue is
certainly shaping up to be a memorable one.
The Millennium Forum’s commitment to providing high quality
entertainment for all is reflected once again in a diverse programme
of events. From comedy with 50 SHADES OF RED, WHITE & BLUE to
music by KATE RUSBY and the FRANKIE VALLI STORY, children’s
events with Peppa Pig or ballet with THE LITTLE MERMAID, the MayAugust brochure has something for everyone to enjoy.
The return of the hugely popular InterAct Youth Arts Festival and the
Millennium Forum’s Youth Musical production of LES MISÉRABLES,
showcase an innovative approach to nurturing young local talent.
These projects have given a much needed platform for budding
performers to progress towards national recognition.
Danske Bank is delighted play its part in supporting those
opportunities through partnership with the Millennium Forum. Our
colleagues at the Millennium Forum have created a great
programme and we look forward to seeing you there.
Patrick Mullan
Senior Manager
Personal Banking
Danske Bank
Boys from the Blame Game
Stand Up Tour
SAT 26TH APRIL @ 7.30PM
Join Jake O’Kane, Colin Murphy and Tim McGarry for this
evening of comedy. You’ve seen them on the television and
heard them on the radio, now is your chance to see these
fantastically funny comedians perform their stand-up
comedy all on the same night.
Contains strong language and contentof an adult nature. Age
restriction of 16 years.
TICKETS: £20.50
STUDENT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
Peppa Pig: Peppa Pigs Big Splash
WED 30TH APRIL - THURS 1ST MAY
WED: 4PM, THURS: 10AM, 1PM & 4PM
Following the success of Peppa Pig’s Party and Peppa Pig’s
Treasure Hunt, this brand new show is an adventure packed
with singing, dancing and games. The nursery roof is leaking
and Peppa and her friends need to fix it - quick! As they set
up a fete to raise the money for the repairs, they’ll need your
help to make sure everything goes smoothly. Peppa Pig
returns live on stage with super cute puppets and brilliant
sing-along songs in this brand new show that will brighten
your day. So grab your wellies and brollies and get splashing!
TICKETS £13.50 & £15.50
CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE (UNDER 16s)
FAMILY TICKET £54.00 (4 SEATS)
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
GROUND FLOOR
KATE RUSBY
FRI 2ND MAY @ 8PM
After a few years’ rest from touring, Kate is thrilled to be
visiting Ireland again.
A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate Rusby’s soulful vocals
resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel. The
crossover appeal Kate enjoys is unprecedented for a folk
singer and has been achieved without resort to compromise.
Rusby’s wondrous singing and hugely engaging Yorkshire wit
and the intuitive support of the band ensure that audiences
will be treated to a truly remarkable and unforgettable
concert experience.
TICKETS: £20.50 & UNDER 16 £12.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
The Frankie Valli Story
SUN 4TH MAY @ 8PM
This fantastic one man show spans three decades of music
and features all of Frankie Valli’s hits including: “Big Girls
Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like A Man”, “Beggin”, Can’t Take My Eyes
Off You”, “Who Loves You (pretty baby)”, “Grease (Is The
Word)”, “Sherry”, “December 63 (Oh What A Night)” and
many more. This Jersey Boys style show is brilliantly sewn
together chronologically by an American narrator, aided
cleverly by video projection.
Whether you’re a hard core Frankie Valli fan or just like to be
entertained, The Frankie Valli Story is guaranteed to leave
you dancing your way home and “Beggin” for more.
TICKETS: £12.50, £15.00, £17.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT MILLENNIUMFORUM.CO.UK
A NIGHT WITHTHE STARS
THURS 8TH MAY @ 8PM
Internationally acclaimed Irish performers Red Hurley and
Dave Lawlor will be joined by the award winning Gary
McEvoy with his Gareth Brooks Experience. Also performing
on the night will be Paschal Brennan with The Joe Dolan
Show and the hilarious Daniel O Double show starring Gary
Gamble. Great songs, great singers and great entertainment,
a night not to be missed.
TICKETS: £20.00
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
The Little Mermaid
FRI 9TH MAY @ 7.30PM
Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic re-telling of Hans
Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little
Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up
everything to win his love. The kind hearted Little Mermaid
rescues the Prince during a storm at sea, and begins a
journey that takes her far from her home beneath the waves.
Determined to pursue her love on to the shore she makes a
bargain with an evil Sea Witch, but it comes at a heavy price.
TICKETS: £9.50, £12.00 & £14.50
FAMILY TICKET (4 SEATS) £50.00
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
Finbar Fury
SAT 10TH MAY @ 8PM
Finbar Furey has left his mark on the music of Ireland for
more than four decades. As the lead singer, banjo and uillean
pipes player for The Fureys, a group he shared with his
brothers Eddie, Paul and George he helped to guide the
evolution of Ireland’s traditional music. Since leaving the
band to pursue a solo career in 1995, Furey has continued to
attract attention with his gutsy approach to the music of the
Emerald Isle.
TICKETS: £20.00
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
Titanic Dance
SUN 11TH MAY @ 8PM
A cast of world class Irish dancers and musicians set the
scene for a breath-taking romantic performance that’s led by
and choreographed by Principal Dancer and Creative
Director, Raymond Sweeney. This brand new Irish dance
sensation tells the story of the world’s most famous ship
from its beginning in the Belfast shipyard to its tragic end in
the Atlantic Ocean. Embark on an emotional journey of
aspiration, love, heartbreak and sadness that will leave you
wanting more.
TICKETS: £18.50, £20.00, £22.50 & £25.00
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
MILLENNIUM FORUM PRODUCTIONS
The Rod Stewart Musical: Tonight’s the Night
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling recording artists of all
time. In a career spanning five decades heʼs as popular now
as ever with his acclaimed new album Time topping the UK
charts and the No.1 Bestseller Rod – An autobiography.
Tonightʼs The Night, the smash hit West End musical comedy
inspired by the songs of Rod Stewart is the all-singing, all-
dancing feel good show which went on to play sold-out
theatres across the UK.
Our hero ʻStuʼ is a shy young man, so tongue tied that he
cannot find the courage to declare his love to the girl of his
dreams. How different he is to his hero, that legendary rock
nʼ roll vagabond Rod Stewart.
Rediscover the magic of 25 classic Rod Stewart songs
including Maggie May, Baby Jane, Hot Legs, Sailing, Do Ya
Think Iʼm Sexy and Tonightʼs The Night in this sensational
musicalcomedy featuring spectacular staging, a world class
bandand dazzling choreography.
WRITTEN BY
BEN ELTON
DIRECTED BY CAROLINE JAY RANGER
CHOREOGRAPHED BY DENISE RANGER
MON 12TH MAY SAT 17TH MAY
MON - WED & FRI 8PM,
THURS 3PM & 8PM,
SAT 5PM & 8.30PM
TICKETS: MON 8PM & THURS 3PM: £20.00
TUES - THURS 8PM: £14.50,
£19.50, £22.50, £26.50 & £31.00
(CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE)
FRI 8PM & SAT 5PM & 8.30PM:
£15.00, £22.50, £26.00, £29.50 & £34.00
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
TUES & THURS ONLY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH KSR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
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FRI 23RD - SUN 25TH MAY
FRI @ 8PM, SAT @ 5PM & 8PM, SUN @ 8PM
Avenue Q
Avenue Q is a laugh out loud musical that tells the story of a
recent college graduate named
Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment on
Avenue Q. Here Princeton finally discovers his true purpose
in life. Winner of the Tony ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical,
Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt
and packed with laughs.
Suitable for audiences 14+.
TICKETS: SAT 5PM £30.00 (BUY 1 GET 1 FREE)
8PM SHOWS: £12.50, £18.50, £22.50 & £26.50 INCLUDES
DEVELOPMENT DONATION
STAGE BEYOND presents
THE BURIAL AT THEBES: SOPHOCLES ANTIGONE
THURS 29TH MAY @ 8PM
DANSKE BANK STUDIO
Based in the Millennium Forum Stage Beyond is one of the
North’s leading theatre company’s for adults with learning
difficulties. Their new production of Seamus Heaney’s, ‘The
Burial At Thebes: Sophocles Antigone’ is full of passion,
rebellion, tyrants and headstrong women.
Directed by Catriona Mc Laughlin, this production will also
feature students from the Carmel McCafferty School of
Drama. Frank Gallagher will compose the musical score for
this daring new production.
TICKETS: £7.50
CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
SUGGS: MY LIFE STORY IN WORDS & MUSIC
THURS 29TH MAY @ 8PM
The Madness frontman takes to the stage in a hilarious, yet
moving, one man show that looks back at his childhood on
the tough streets of 1970’s Soho and his first appearance on
Top Of The Pops at the age of eighteen. This journey of
reminiscence and self-discovery is a combination of music,
comedy and drama.
TICKETS: £24.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW ON +44 (0)28 7126 4455 15
FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES – THE GARTH BROOKS
STORY
SUN 8TH JUNE @ 8PM
Trevor Smith brings you this spectacular production of
Friends in Low Places with all of Garth Brooks greatest hits
such as ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’, ‘Friends in Low Places’,
‘The Dance’, Baton Rouge’, ‘Shameless’ and ‘Unanswered
Prayers’.
This show is a must see for any Brooks fan.
TICKETS: £14.50, £19.50 & £22.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
Boeing Boeing
WED 11TH JUNE - SAT 14TH JUNE
WED - FRI 8PM, SAT 3PM & 8PM
Bernard, a successful architect living in Paris, thinks he can
easily cope as he juggles three flight attendant fiancées
successfully convincing each that she is the only one. It all
boils down to juggling timetables and a reliable maid Bertha
who never forgets to change the photographs. Chaos ensues
in this hysterical whirl of mayhem and matchmaking from the
author of Don’t Dress for Dinner.
TICKETS: OPENING NIGHT OFFER & SAT 3PM: £12.50
THURS - SAT 8PM: £14.50, £16.00, £18.50 AND £22.00
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
What the Ladybird Heard
Based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson
& Lydia Monks
SUN 15th – MON 16th JUNE
SUN: 4PM, MON: 10.30AM & 1.30PM
Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen, the
dainty dog, and one tiny ladybird in this brand new adaption
of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ncolourful farmyard
adventure. With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience
participation and lots of laughs. Age 3+.
TICKETS: £10.50
SCHOOLS RATE: £7.50
FAMILY TICKET (4 SEATS): £38.00
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
ADRIAN KNIGHT
WED 25TH - SAT 28TH JUNE @ 8PM
Ireland’s No.1 Hypnotist is back!
After appearing on RTE’s “Saturday Night Live” and fresh
from a World tour – which included England, Australia and
America - Master Hypnotist, Adrian Knight, makes a welcome
return to the Millennium Forum to entertain his favourite
audience.
Demonstrating his unique ability to control the human mind
and showcasing brand new material from his upcoming SKY
comedy hypnosis television series; this is a show not to be
missed. Are you brave enough to take part?
TICKETS: WED & THURS £12.00 (BUY 1 GET 1 FREE)
FRI & SAT £10.00, £12.00 & £14.00 (CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE)
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
LES MISÉRABLES
THURS 31ST JULY - SAT 2ND AUGUST @ 7.30PM
Millennium Forum Youth Productions is proud to present
Claude-Michel Schoenberg’s West End sensation, Les
Misérables. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France,
Victor Hugo’s timeless tale of love and redemption in the
midst of poverty and despair will move you with its heart-
breaking solos and rebel-rousing choruses. With an
enormous cast of colourful characters and featuring such
classics as “I Dreamed a Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, “On My
Own” and “One Day More”, Les Misérables – the Millennium
Forum’s eighth consecutive youth musical – looks set to be
master of the house!
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with
Josef Weinberger Ltd.
TICKETS: £8.50 & £10.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
THE ULSTER & MAIDEN CITY FESTIVAL
HIGHLAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS
WED 6TH AUGUST @ 10AM - 6PM
This year the Maiden City Highland Dance Festival is being
run in conjunction with the Ulster Championships. The
morning session will see beginners, novices, intermediate
and pre- Championships battle it out for an array of trophies.
The Ulster Championships is a confined championship
restricted to those residing in Ulster and incorporates the top
dancers from around the province.
TICKETS: £3.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
TAKE THE FLOOR
IN ASSOCIATION WITH RIVERDANCE
SAT 9TH AUGUST @ 8PM
Directed & produced by Paula Goulding & Shane
McAvinchey
Sixty of the world’s leading Irish dancers, one of the most
sought after traditional bands of our time, Beoga and a
dream creative team will bring you a totally unique, energetic
and original show.
Featuring world class choreography by Ciara Sexton
(Heartbeat of Home), MichaelRyan (Ragùs) and Alan Kenefick
(Prodijig).
TICKETS: £22.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
DERRY JOURNAL WEDDING FAIR
SUN 17TH AUGUST @ 1PM - 6PM
Now in its 9th year the Derry Journal Wedding Fair is one of
the largest, most reputable wedding events in the calendar. It
has everything you need under one roof to make your special
day unforgettable. From bridal fashion to floristry, cakes to
photography the Fair showcases the latest trends from
wedding industry experts.
TICKETS: £2.00 AT THE DOOR
2 FOR 1 ENTRY WITH DERRY JOURNAL VOUCHER
THE WOLFE TONES
SAT 23RD AUGUST @8PM
The Wolfe Tones have been at the corner tone of the Irish
Folk and ballad scene for 50 years. They have received
numerous interactional awards and citations, and continue to
be one of Ireland’s most iconic and loved groups. Don’t miss
the chance to celebrate with these legends of Irish music in
what promises to be a performance to remember.
TICKETS: £19.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
STEVE EARLE
TUES 26TH AUGUST @ 8PM
Having released his fifteenth album “The Low Highway”,
legendary song writer and multi Grammy award winner Steve
Earle brings a special performance to the Millennium Forum.
Earle is not only a song writer and actor but a storyteller with
his songs such as ‘Galway Girl’ being recorded by Johnny
Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders and
countless others.
TICKETS: £27.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
MILKSHAKE LIVE
WED 27TH AUGUST @ 1.15PM & 4PM
With two Milkshake presenters and starring some of your
Milkshake favourites this brand new musical spectacular is
sure to have children up on their feet and singing at the top
of their voices! The show features brand new songs, classic
favourites and funky dance routines, plus plenty of laughter,
bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun for all
the family too!
TICKETS: £11.00 CHILD, £13.00 ADULT
FAMILY TICKET: £44.00 (4 SEATS)
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
INTERACT’S GREATEST HITS
“SIDE B – BORN TO PERFORM”
SAT 23RD AUGUST - SAT 30TH AUGUST
TIMES: VARIOUS
The InterAct Youth Arts Festival – run by youth, for youth –
has been inspiring young people aged 12 to 21 in the North
West for over half a decade. Now in its sixth year, the Youth
Forum is proud to present “InterAct’s Greatest Hits”, bringing
you the very best of the Festival. “Side B – Born to Perform”
lets participants express themselves onstage, through dance,
drama, musical theatre, DJ-ing and the rock school. With
multidisciplinary workshops, film screenings, special guest
events and live performances, we’re sure there’ll be a tune to
suit everyone. Coming soon!
Psst… Check out “InterAct’s Greatest Hits: Side A – Born to
Create” for writing, drawing, sewing and recording
opportunities on offer in June/July.
TICKETS: FREE. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
CONTACT KATE GUELKE ON
T: 028 7127 2776
E: [email protected]
FIFTY SHADES OF RED, WHITE AND BLUE
THURS 18TH - FRI 19TH SEPTEMBER @ 8PM
Fifty Shades of Red, White and Blue tells the story of loveable
Maggie Muff and her search for love. Featuring laugh-out-
loud characters such as Sally Ann, Sinead the Greener and of
course, the mysterious Mr Red, White and Blue himself.
Contains adult humour.
TICKETS: £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 & £22.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
HAIRSPRAY
THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
TUES 2ND - SUN 7TH SEPTEMBER
TIMES: TUES - SAT: 7.30PM. THURS & SAT: 2.30PM & 7.30PM. SUN
ONLY: 5.30PM
The Smash hit Broadway Musical HAIRSPRAY. Winner of eight
Tony Awards including Best Musical, HAIRSPRAY is a big,
bouncy bouffant of a musical, piled high with laughter,
romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
It’s 1962 and teenager Tracy Turnblad wants to land a part as
a dancer on the Corny Collins TV show… but can she achieve
her dream of stardom, fight off evil Amber for the crown of
Miss Hairspray and win the heart of local heartthrob, Link
Larkin while taking a stand against racial segregation? For the
big girl with the big heart, anything is possible.
Featuring the ever popular “Good Morning Baltimore”, “I Can
Hear The Bells” and many more.
TICKETS: OPENING NIGHT & THURS MATINEE £9.50, £14.50, £16.50
& £19.50
WED & THURS 7.30PM £10.00, £17.00, £19.00 & £22.50
FRI - SUN £11.50, £19.50, £21.50 & £24.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION
FROM THE CAMP TO THE CREGGAN
TUES 21ST - SAT 25TH OCTOBER @ 8PM
The action is set in Springtown Camp and Derry’s Guildhall in
1963. Young radical socialist father of five, Harry Kelly, sick
with his family’s impoverished living conditions, comes up
with a plan to show up the ‘faceless men’ of Derry’s political
establishment to the outside world. Harry writes a play for
the local children to perform. NB: Contains strong language
and adopts an irreverent attitude towards sex, politics and
religion. Please DO NOT come to be offended.
TICKETS: OPENING NIGHT OFFER - ALL SEATS £12.50
WED - SAT £17.50
INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT DONATION