Sept - Dec 2013 - Courtyard Theatre

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Season Programme
Sept - Dec 2013
box office: 028 9034 0202 • www.thecourtyardtheatre.com
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The Courtyard Theatre At a Glance Guide
THE COURTYARD THEATRE
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Mr Hullabaloo’s Enchanted Tea Party
Jazz Brunch with The Panama Jazz Band
Murder On The Dis-Orient Express The Young Shadow
Romeo & Juliet
Blood Brothers
Distinguished Lecture Series
Country Showtime
UK Premier Tribute to Dolly Parton
Jack The Ripper
The Viral Comedy Show
Ronnie Greer Blues Band
William Caulfield
Baby Rave
Newtownabbey Borough Council Staff Choir
Mr Hullabaloo’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Celebration of Irish Rock
Tartan & Tweed
Newtownabbey One-Act Drama Festival
Kennedy’s Children
Christmas Craft Fair
Melodies and Musicals
Cinderella
Kenny Archer’s Old Time Country Show
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How to Book & Theatre Information
The Courtyard Theatre Seating Plan & How to Find Us
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TALK
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COMEDY
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DRAMA
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Sun 8 Sept, Sun 6 Oct & Sun 3 Nov
Sun 22 Sept
Thurs 26 & Fri 27 Sept
Sat 28 Sept
Wed 2 Oct
Thurs 3 - Sat 5 Oct
Mon 7 Oct
Fri 11 Oct
Sat 12 Oct
Mon 14 Oct
Thurs 17 Oct
Fri 18 Oct
Sat 19 Oct
Sun 20 Oct
Fri 25 Oct
Sat 26 Oct
Fri 1 Nov
Sat 2 Nov
Thurs 7 – Sat 9 Nov
Mon 11 Nov
Tues 12 Nov
Sat 16 Nov
Tues 19 – Sat 23 Nov
Thurs 28 Nov – Sat 21 Dec
Mon 30 & Tues 31 Dec
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Front Cover Image: Cinderella
www.thecourtyardtheatre.com • box office: 028 9034 0202
Intimate Entertainment
for Autumn
Located at Ballyearl Golf Fitness Arts, just five minutes from
Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, this intimate 180 seat theatre
boasts newly installed state of the art seating providing the
option for patrons to select their preferred seat when booking
in person, by telephone, or on our website.
A platform for local community and youth groups to get
involved in the arts, The Courtyard Theatre is also home
to the Newtownabbey Drama Festival bringing the best
of amateur dramatics on stage for local audiences to
enjoy. The programme of community performances is
complemented by an intriguing and enriching mix of
professional performances and events.
Keep an eye out for our screenings of new and classic films
at The Courtyard Picture House, information can be found on
our website and in our film brochure.
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Dont Forget! For a Last Ray
of 2013 Sunshine...
SummeraticTs Fhune&aFtrorlicse
Amateur Dram
Running until 21 September
When We Are Married
By Lambeg Players
Fri 6 & Sat 7 Sept
A Bride In The Hand
By Clarence Players
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Sept
Holiday Flush
By Rosemary Drama Group
Fri 20 & Sat 21 Sept
Show Times:
8pm
Ticket Prices:
£10/ssio£8
ns)
(conce
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Mr Hullabaloo’s
Enchanted Tea Party
Sun 8 Sept, Sun 6 Oct &
Sun 3 Nov
FAMILY
Tickets: £40 (1 child & 1 adult),
£30 per additional child, £20 per additional adult
Price includes afternoon tea, exclusive party bag
and professional photograph.
Time: 2.30pm Age: 8 & under
Dress up as a Princess or Knight and join
Mr Hullabaloo for an afternoon tea party.
During this fun event youngsters will take
part in a series of activities, watching a live
dinner show unfold before their very eyes.
They will be invited to share afternoon
tea alongside Mr Hullabaloo and some
Storybook Princesses who will visit tables
to share a smile, give autographs and pose
for pictures. Each child will also receive a
party bag to take home as a keepsake of
this special event.
Jazz Brunch with The
Panama Jazz Band
Sun 22 Sept
Showcase Productions Presents
Murder On The
Dis-Orient Express
MUSIC
Tickets: £20 (includes lunch)
Group Discount Available
Time: Lunch at 2pm. Jazz from 2.30pm
Back by popular demand! Enjoy
a relaxing Sunday afternoon with
a variety of jazz music as well as
standards from the American Song
Book accompanied by a hearty lunch.
The Panama Jazz Band was founded
and is led by Davy McVeigh, a local
trumpet player and jazz enthusiast.
Lunch choices include chicken curry
or peppered beef, served with
rice, crusty bread, coleslaw, tossed
leaf salad, tomato salad. Followed
by dessert and tea or coffee.
Thurs 26 & Fri 27 Sept
DRAMA
Tickets: £35 (includes wine reception & three
course meal)
Time: 8pm
As you enjoy your dinner on-board the
train from Istanbul to Constantinople
during this murder mystery evening,
things take a turn for the worse. When
the train stops in Byzantium a man is
found dead. With six suspects to choose
from can you work out who killed him?
Includes wine reception and
three course meal.
Courtyard
Community
Choir
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c21 Theatre Company presents
Romeo &
Juliet
If you enjoy singing, why
not come along and try
out Newtownabbey’s new
Community Choir?
The Young Shadow
Sat 28 Sept
MUSIC
Tickets: £10
Time: 8pm
Relive the Legend of Cliff Richard and The
Shadows.
The Young Shadow Chris Braniff returns
with his backing band The Shadowmen.
Audiences will be transported back to the
heyday of the sixties and the sounds of
one of Britain’s most iconic bands, with
hits such as The Young Ones, Apache,
Foottapper, Summer Holiday, Wonderful
Land and Lucky Lips.
It’s open to all ages and voice
types.... and you don’t need to be
able to read music to join in the fun.
Whether you’re a soprano, alto, tenor
or bass, you’ll be very welcome at the
new choir.
The choir is being launched with a
Come and Sing workshop on Tuesday
10 September in The Courtyard
Theatre at 7.30pm.
Wed 2 Oct
DRAMA
Tickets: £8 & £5 (Concessions)
Time: 7pm. Schools performance 11am.
A thrilling bite-size production of William
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet by c21
Productions, especially adapted for
schools and smaller theatre venues. This
turbo-charged, pared-down version distils
all the beauty, violence and tragedy of
the original, with a dynamic cast bringing
Shakespeare’s words to exhilarating new
life! Fair Verona leaps off the page. Love,
hate, rebellion and heartbreak.
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Thurs 3 - Sat 5 Oct
MUSICAL
Tickets: £12
Time: 8pm
This international smash hit musical tells
the captivating tale of twin boys separated
at birth. One brother enjoys a privileged
upbringing and Oxford education, whilst
the other leads a poverty-stricken existence
and falls into a life of crime. Despite
their separation, their lives continue to
intertwine and they are reunited by a twist
of fate.
Willy Russell’s heart-warming story is one
of the longest-running musical productions
in West End history. Following the
incredible success of Blood Brothers in
2011 and 2012, Showcase Productions
NI are back again with this ever popular
play.
Mon 7 Oct
TALK
Tickets: £10
Time: 8pm
Gerry Kelly, one of Ireland’s most popular and long standing TV and radio presenters
interviews Northern Ireland’s very own Queen of Comedy May McFettridge and the
man behind her John Linehan!
Known for his in-depth interview technique, Gerry will talk with John about his life and
alter ego May McFettridge. Discover how ‘being May’ changed his life and how May
McFettridge has earned a special place in the hearts of audiences young and old alike
with her distinctive brand of affectionate but well aimed gibes and witticisms.
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Jack The Ripper
Mon 14 Oct
Country Showtime
Fri 11 Oct
MUSIC
Tickets: £10
Time: 8pm
A great night’s entertainment of Country
and a little Gospel music hosted by funny
man Terence McKeag.
Elaine Wood and Steve Farlow will be
introducing local country star Alastair
Coyles to The Courtyard Theatre. Alastair
has been making a name for himself on
the country scene and enjoyed a big hit
with If Teardrops were Pennies.
After a great response at The Courtyard
last year, Elaine and Steve look forward to
sharing some new songs and duets in the
Autumn.
Davison Events and Promotion
Agency presents
UK Premier Tribute to
Dolly Parton
Sat 12 Oct
MUSIC
Time: 8pm
May feature pyrotechnics
Join us for a celebration of all things Dolly
with some of her big hits Nine to Five, I
Will Always Love You and many more.
Donna Fleming will perform as Dolly with
her Dolly Bird backing vocalists and a
four piece live band providing a full Dolly
Parton Experience.
TALK
Time: 8pm
Recommended Age: 15+ Includes crime
scene photographs & adult content.
Since 2002, retired Police Detective
and leading Jack The Ripper expert
Trevor Marriott has been conducting a
cold case investigation into the 1888
Whitechapel murders. Trevor has
uncovered secret Metropolitan Police
Special Branch records and has concluded
his investigation with startling results
dispelling many of the theories accepted
as fact for 125 years.
Trevor believes not all the Whitechapel
murders were committed by the same
killer, and in fact Jack The Ripper may be
nothing more than an urban myth created
by sensational journalism at the time.
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The Viral Comedy Show
Thurs 17 Oct
COMEDY
Tickets: £10
Time: 8pm
Recommended Age: 18+ May contain
material that some people could find offensive.
Come and enjoy this comedy showcase
from two of the fastest rising stars in
Northern Irish comedy. Colin Geddis,
the comedian behind internet hits such
as I AM FIGHTER and The Scene With
Besty McD, joins forces with his comedic
partner in crime Micky Bartlett (BBC’s
Monumental, regular compere at The
Belfast Empire), to bring you an evening
of stand-up comedy and exclusive video
sketches.
Ronnie Greer Blues Band
Fri 18 Oct
MUSIC
Tickets: £10
Time: 8pm
Following his sell-out show in May, blues
guitar legend Ronnie Greer brings his
powerhouse eight piece band back to The
Courtyard for another blistering night of
blues, roots and jazz-based music.
Critically acclaimed as a world-class
bluesman, Ronnie has some of the finest
musicians in the country in this all star
band, including brilliant singer songwriter
Anthony Toner, keyboard wizard John
McCullough, trumpet maestro Linley
Hamilton and stunning tenor sax player
Dave Howell.
“A magnificent band”
Blues in Britain Magazine.
Sat 19 Oct
COMEDY
Tickets: £16
Time: 8pm
Comedian William Caulfield, star of BBC
TV series Our William, and his award
nominated BBC Radio Ulster series It’s
William Caulfield - So It Is brings his
brand new stand up show The Busy
Backstage Tour to The Courtyard.
Without doubt it will be a night of laughout-loud comedy as William takes his
usual look at our lives and experiences
in his unique way, helped along the
way by some of his well-known comedy
characters.
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Baby Rave
Sun 20 Oct
FAMILY
Tickets: £5 (1 child & 1 adult)
£5 per additional adult, £3 per additional child
Time: 1pm & 3.30pm
Age Limit: 0-4 years. Over 4’s are not permitted
1 hour per session
Baby Rave is a unique clubbing event for children aged 0-4 and their parents. Boogie
with your baby to especially composed music in an ambient ‘club’ environment. The
‘club’ is dressed with hanging decorations, soft materials and sensory toys such as
parachutes and inflatable balls. Dance leaders, together with parents, ensure children
explore movement, rhythm and music, experiencing the joy and exuberance of a rave,
baby style. Encouraging families to dance and exercise together, it is no surprise that
this modern, interactive and memorable event is a massive hit with both children and
parents. Buggy friendly!
Newtownabbey Borough
Council Staff Choir
Fri 25 Oct
MUSIC
Tickets: £12
Time: 8pm
Now is your chance to see
Newtownabbey Borough Council Staff at
their very best! Following in the footsteps
of the Military Wives, The Council Choir
led by Judith Watson was formed earlier
this year. Hosted by William Caulfield, the
evening will feature songs from the shows,
popular music and guest artists including
Una Voce Replay and dancers from the
Jennifer Milligan Dance Academy. A preshow drinks reception is included in your
ticket price. All monies raised will go to
the Mayor of Newtownabbey Alderman
Frazer Agnews chosen charities - The
Somme Nursing Home, AA Veterans
Support and Life After Loss.
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Mr Hullabaloo’s
Not-So-Scary
Halloween Party
Sat 26 Oct
FAMILY
Tickets: £6
Time: 1.30pm & 4pm
Recommended Age: Primary School
MR HULLABALOO INVITES YOU TO
DRESS UP AND BRING YOUR TRICK
OR TREAT BUCKETS FOR AN EXCITING
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE COURTYARD
THEATRE.
Join Mr Hullabaloo and his cast of
colourful puppet friends down in the
magical pumpkin patch where an exciting
autumn adventure is waiting to unfold!
For those who dare . . . get
in the Halloween mood with
Spooky Film
Festival
Show Times:
8pm
Ticket Prices:
£5/£4
(concessions)
Ghostbusters
Sun 27 Oct
A Nightmare On Elm Street
Mon 28 Oct
Throughout this special storytelling event,
young children will be invited to take part
in fun spooky sing alongs and interactive
stories before receiving their very own
special Halloween treats to take home.
Jeepers Creepers
Tues 29 Oct
Be sure not to miss out on all of our tricks
and treats this Happy Halloween!!!
Scream
Thurs 31 Oct
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Wed 30 Oct
PICTURE HOUSE
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Newtownabbey One-Act
Drama Festival
Thurs 7 – Sat 9 Nov
DRAMA
Time: 7.30pm
This fantastic festival
presents three nights
of the best one-act
plays from amateur
dramatic groups from
Northern Ireland and
beyond.
Flash Harry Promotions presents
Celebration of
Irish Rock
Fri 1 Nov
MUSIC
Tickets: £14.50
Time: 8pm
Flash Harry brings to The Courtyard
Theatre a celebration of world renowned
Irish rock songs. Harry and guests will
form a 10-piece band complete with twin
lead guitar and brass section, playing
music from Van Morrison to Thin Lizzy, U2
to Snow Patrol.
You won’t be able to sit still in your seats
with fantastic live renditions of all time
favourite Irish songs including Brown
Eyed Girl, The Boys are Back in Town and
Angel of Harlem to name but a few.
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Tartan & Tweed
Sat 2 Nov
MUSIC
Time: 8pm
Come along for a fantastic evening of
Scottish and Irish music, song and dance
at this wonderful variety concert. Featuring
Alastair Scott Ceilidh Band, The Timorous
Beasties, Crawley Family Trio, Erinmore
School of Irish Dancing and Piper Violet
McBride. Compere and comedian Joe
Graham will expertly hold the concert
together.
The Newtownabbey Drama Festival
was started in 1982 as the brainchild of
members of the Abbey Actors Company
and the festival committee has launched its
own website,
www.newtownabbeydramafestival.org.uk
This year’s adjudicator is Walker Ewart
OBE GIDA.
Contact Box Office or visit
www.thecourtyardtheatre.com for full
details.
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Distinguished Lecture
Series
Mon 11 Nov
TALK
Tickets: £10
Time: 8pm
Veteran broadcaster Gerry Kelly will
interview Olympic and Commonwealth
Athletics Legend Dame Mary Peters.
Born in Liverpool, Mary moved to
Ballymena aged 11. Through a strong
work ethic, which remains her hallmark,
Mary Peters converted raw talent as
an athlete into an international career.
Best known for her triumphant Athletics
career, during the years 1961-1974, she
represented Northern Ireland and Great
Britain winning many accolades and
awards.
Centre Stage Theatre Co presents
Kennedy’s Children
Tues 12 Nov
DRAMA
Time: 8pm
Recommended Age: 15+ contains material of an adult nature
Robert Patrick’s award-winning play marks
the 50th anniversary of the President’s
death. President John F Kennedy was one
of the most charismatic figures of the 20th
century. His vision and energy inspired
America to put man on the moon, improve
the world with the Peace Corps, and fight
racial prejudice. In November 1963 an
assassin’s bullet shattered the dreams and
aspirations of a nation.
Set in the mid 70’s in a New York bar, five
disparate characters drink alone. But now
a generation’s dreams have become a
nightmare, what will become of Kennedy’s
Children...?
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Fortwilliam Musical Society presents
Melodies and Musicals
Tues 19 – Sat 23 Nov
Sat 16 Nov
FAMILY
Tickets: £1.50 & £1.00 (Concessions) Payable at Door
Time: 10am - 4pm
Those looking for that special and unique Christmas gift should
look no further than this Festive Fair.
Featuring over 40 stalls of international and homemade food,
bespoke textiles and giftware, handmade jewellery and children’s
toys, there is sure to be something to tempt everyone.
Face painting and a balloon artist will keep children happy and
a snack bar will provide refreshments.
MUSIC
Tickets: Tues 19 - Thurs 21 Nov £10
Fri 22 & Sat 23 Nov £12
Time: 7.30pm
Fortwilliam Musical Society returns with a showcase of numbers
from the world of musicals and beyond. This award-winning
company, led by Musical Director William Cairns MBE, has
been entertaining sell-out audiences for over 35 years. With a
unique blend of family favourites and the latest musical hits, there
is something for everyone in this show. We guarantee you’ll be
tapping your toes if not singing along! The evening includes a
sneak peek of Thoroughly Modern Milly which will be at Theatre
at The Mill in March 2014. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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David Hull
Promotions
presents
Thurs 28 Nov – Sat 21 Dec
FAMILY
Tickets: £9.50 (includes a present from Santa)
Time: Weeknights at 7pm
Weekends at 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
Recommended Age: 3-12 years
School performances also available – contact Box Office for more info
Polish off your glass slippers and get ready to have a ball! The team that brought
you Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White and Aladdin returns with Cinderella. Join
Mr Hullabaloo for a fun filled family adventure that will have you singing, dancing
and clapping along!
Featuring an outstanding cast, puppetry, dazzling sets and lavish costumes, all ages
can join in the excitement as this timeless fairytale unfolds. Special guest Santa will
be handing out presents at the end of the show.
The Courtyard Theatre in partnership with Mr Hullabaloo has produced three
sell out pantomimes and received rave reviews from families, schools and youth
organisations. With only 180 seats, this intimate venue is perfect for children to get
up close to the action.
Don’t miss out on the truly magical experience of a Christmas Pantomime.
Kenny
Archer’s
Old Time
Country
Show
Mon 30 & Tues 31 Dec
MUSIC
Tickets: Mon 30 - £14 & £12 (Concessions)
Tues 31 - £25 & £23 (Concessions)
Time: Mon 30 - 8pm, Tues 31 - 9.30pm
Singer and yodeller Kenny Archer hosts
two nights of Country alongside Melissa
Hamilton. On the 30th Billy McFarland
and Ann Breen join Kenny. Billy’s golden
trumpet and country monologues have
entertained audiences since opening
Ballymena’s Flamingo Ballroom in 1962.
Ann Breen has toured internationally
following her 1980’s hit Pal of My Cradle
days. Performing on the 31st is former
Cadets singer Gregory Donaghy who
had a 1966 No 1 More Than Yesterday.
Stalwart of the Country scene, California
Brakeman star Crawford Bell will also
perform and the New Year will be brought
in with dancing.

Sept - Dec 2013 - Courtyard Theatre

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