Riverside Theatre

Riverside
Theatre
Spring 2016

Riverside Theatre
ADMINISTRATION
Jeremy Lewis 028 7012 4430
js.lewis@ulster.ac.uk
BOX OFFICE
Louise Geddis 028 7012 3123
l.geddis@ulster.ac.uk
OPERATIONS
Rose McCloskey 028 7012 4645
r.mccloskey@ulster.ac.uk
TECHNICAL
David Coyle & Philip Bradshaw 028 7012 4456
d.coyle@ulster.ac.uk and p.bradshaw@ulster.ac.uk
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a small Development Charge of £1

Thursday 21 January to Saturday Legally Blonde -
6 February 2016 Performances nightly at The Musical
8pm and 2.30pm on the Saturdays
during the run
Friday 12 February, 8pm
Saturday 13 February, 8pm
Friday 19 February, 8pm
Saturday 20 February, 8pm
Thursday 25 February, 8pm
Friday 26 February, 8pm
Saturday 27 February, 8pm
Wednesday 2 March, 8pm
Thursday 3 March, 8pm
Friday 4 March, 8pm
Saturday 5 March, 8pm
Wednesday 9 March, 8pm
Seats of Pleasure
You Must Be Joking
The Neil Diamond
Experience
Fake Believe
Frances Black and
Kieran Goss - Reunion
Beginning To End
Charlie Landsborough
In Concert
Derek Ryan
Austen's Women
The Ulster Youth
Jazz Orchestra
Dedicated to Karate...
The Golden Age of
Country Music

Thursday 10 March, 8pm Give My Head Peace -
Live
Friday 11 March, 8pm
Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 March
nightly at 8pm
Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 March,
nightly at 8pm
Saturday 2 April, 8pm
Wednesday 6 April, 8pm
Thursday 7 April, 8pm
Saturday 9 April, 8pm
Wednesday 13 April, 8pm
Friday 15 April, 8pm
Saturday 16 April, 8pm
Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 April,
nightly at 7.45pm and a Saturday
matinee performance at 2.15pm
Friday 6 to Saturday 14 May,
nightly at 8pm and with Saturday
matinees at 2pm
Thursday 19 & Friday 20 May
nightly at 8pm
Conal Gallen - A Laugh
And A Half!
Jerusalem
Beauty And The Beast Jnr.
The Rock And Roll Years &
Dance Hall Days
This Land
Starman
The Matchmaker
Nelson - The Sailors' Story
A Celebration of
John Denver
The Cripple of Inishmaan
CATS
TICKETS NOT ON SALE
UNTIL 21 JANUARY
Oliver
A History of the Peace...
Accordin' to My Ma....

Saturday 21 May, 8pm
Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 May,
nightly at 8pm
Friday 27 May, 8pm
Saturday 28 May, 8pm
Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 June,
nightly at 8pm
Wednesday 15 June, 8pm
Friday 17 June, 8pm
Saturday 18 June at midday
The Simon & Garfunkel
Story
The Birthday Party
Flash Harry
Puckoon
Our House
The Ben Reel Band
In Concert
An Evening of
Causeway Delights
Mr Hullabaloo's
Pirate Adventures!
Friday 24 & Saturday 25 June, VLDD Summer 2016
nightly at 8pm
Showcase
Thursday 26 July, 8pm
Observe the Sons of Ulster
Marching Towards the
Somme
Wednesday 26 July to Saturday 6 August, Music Theatre Summer
daily between 9am and 4pm, except Sunday School 2016
Exhibition - Riverside Foyer Gallery
March - April 2016
Seascapes photographic
exhibition

Ballywillan Drama Group presents
Directed and Produced
by Brian Logan
Award-winning Ballywillan Drama Group brings the all-singing-all dancing romantic
comedy LEGALLY BLONDE the MUSICAL to the Riverside for an exclusive 16 performance
run. The 2011 Olivier Awards Winner (Best New Musical and Best Actress for Sheridan
Smith) is musical theatre at its best – great songs, witty lines, smart, sassy and
spectacular.
Following on from its two sell-out shows in 2015 – HAIRSPRAY and THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
Ballywillan has assembled a cast of leading musical theatre stars to head the LEGALLY
company as they tell the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrols at Harvard Law
School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner with the help from her new-found friends
Paulette and Emmett and her Chihuahua, Bruiser!
Featuring specially designed costumes, an amazing double revolving stage and the
LEGALLY BLONDE big band this a musical not to be missed. This happy, hilarious and
infectious show is the perfect remedy for those cold winter evenings!
Thursday 21 January to Saturday 6 February 2016
Performances nightly at 8pm and
2.30pm on the Saturdays during the run
Tickets are priced from £16 to £20 with Family Tickets
and concessions available. Please check with Box Office

Tony Bareham presents
SEATS OF PLEASURE
This will be the fifth of a series of shows directed by Professor Bareham, all with a similar
format. The previous ones were on Charles Lever, on Lord Byron, Chasing The Cheerless
Gloom (a meditation on Winter in literature and music), and Entrances and Exits: A Tribute
to Shakespeare.
Readings from appropriate literary texts are accompanied by relevant projected images,
and the readings are interspersed with songs and music appropriate to the period/theme.
Musical Director is Eric Boyd.
Seats of Pleasure will take a look at the eighteenth century pleasure gardens as
represented in literature, art and music. A significant number of novelists sent their
characters to Vauxhall or Ranelagh, and the range of experiences – from near rape to
innocent adulation – gives an entertaining cross section of voices and opinions. These
are strengthened by authentic accounts from travellers and visitors, who recorded their
impressions.
Friday 12 February at 8pm
Tickets: £14 and £11 concession

David Hull Promotions presents
Comedy stand up heaven. Fun and laughter are guaranteed as four of the North’s best
known comedians take to the Riverside stage. The ever endearing Jimmy Cricket with his
funny hat and, his wellies on the wrong feet will be reading his letter from his Mammy.
The first lady of Irish comedy May McFettridge, fresh from her 26 th panto will abuse all
and sundry – don’t be late, sit at the front or draw attention to yourself is the best advice.
William Caulfield, the comedy darling of BBC Radio Ulster, with his brilliant eye and ear for
local characters will regale us with stories of everyday life. Gene Fitzpatrick the master
storyteller and king of the one liners with the wonderfully warm personality completes the
line up.
Saturday 13 February at 8pm
All Tickets: £21
Compere for the evening is May McFetridge’s
long suffering driver John Linehan

Conspiracy presents
THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE
Neil Diamond has been one of the most popular artists in the world for over 40 years and
still thrills audiences worldwide with his concerts.
Next to seeing the man himself, The Diamond Experience is the best way to enjoy the
magic of Neil Diamond’s music. This full live musical production features all the top
hits from his best-selling albums, as well as songs from his latest release, Melody Road. The
show includes favourites like Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rose, I Am I Said and America, and
also the beautiful duet, You Don’t bring Me Flowers. The Diamond Experience is a fantastic
tribute to a musical legend and has played to sell out audiences throughout the country: -
this is a show not to be missed.
Adam McDonald fronts The Diamond Experience and all music and backing vocals are
provided by Conspiracy, one of the top live bands in the country.
For more information please visit
www.thediamondexperienceshow.com or
www.facebook.com/Conspiracy1
Friday 19 February at 8pm
Tickets: £15 and £12 concession

David Meade stars in
FAKE BELIEVE!
It’s David Meade’s BRAND NEW SHOW
TV’s Million Dollar Mind Reader is back on stage with his amazing new show - FAKE
BELIEVE! In this, his most ambitious live show yet,
TV’s fastest rising star is returning to the stage following a SELL OUT 2015 Tour, with a
show that is as hilarious as it is jaw dropping. He reveals PIN numbers, detects lies, reveals
secret thoughts, and influences those around him with seemingly inexplicable results!
Saturday 20 February at 8pm
All Tickets: £17.50

David Hull Promotions presents
FRANCES BLACK AND
KIERAN GOSS - REUNION
Following the success of their Grand Opera House, Belfast shows Frances Black and Kieran
Goss have announced details for their Reunion Tour in 2016 and we are proud to announce
that one of those shows will be in the Riverside Theatre.
It’s been over 20 years since Frances Black and Kieran Goss last toured together. In the
intervening years both artists have enjoyed huge international success in their respective
solo careers, but it was the inspired pairing of these unique talents as a duo in the early
’90s that first caught the imagination of the Irish public.
Now for the first time in Coleraine they reunite for this special show.
Thursday 25 February at 8pm
All Tickets: £26

FREE, PRE-SHOW TALK AT 7.15PM BY DR NICK JOHNSON,
TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN
Declan McGauran stars in
BEGINNING
TO END
By Samuel Beckett
The free, pre-show talk and performance of Beckett’s play
is part of our BANN BECKETT mini-festival in Riverside.
This drama is a version of Jack MacGowran’s Beginning To End, as arranged by
MacGowran with Samuel Beckett’s collaboration.
The piece is made up of excerpts from The Trilogy of Novels, the full text of
From An Abandoned Work, further excerpts from the trilogy, a passage from
Watt and a closing section made up from several sources as well as the trilogy
including Endgame, Godot, and the poem, Echos Bones.
It is presented by Dublin-based actor DECLAN McGAURAN
Friday 26 February at 8pm
Tickets: £12 and £8 concession

David Hull Promotions presents
Charlie Landsborough
IN CONCERT
Charlie Landsborough has won just about every award possible in the Irish and UK country
scene but country music accounts for only a small part of his repertoire. His music
covers many areas, from beautiful ballads to folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel
and anthems, showing a depth of compassion and understanding which seems almost
incongruous to his simplistic yet captivating style.
His talent for spinning a yarn offers a fine compliment to his music and gives a sense of
intimacy to his concerts, showing that, in spite of his fame and achievements, he remains
the same warm, down to earth and compassionate.
Saturday 27 February at 8pm
All Tickets: £23.50

Michael Magill Entertainments presents
DEREK
RYAN
Wednesday 2 March at 8pm
All Tickets: £23.50
Derek is well ahead of his dream.
He has recently celebrated his
fourth year on the road with
his band in Ireland, four years
in which he has gained a huge
following up and downthe
country. Not only is Derek a
star in the Emerald Isle, he
also has a huge fan base in
the UK, where he often tours.
Even in Australia, where Derek
and the band travelled to
for their first international
tour – which was a huge success.
Now he’s back on the road with
his sensational new album ‘One
Good Night’, and we can assure
you this is one night you do not
want to miss!

Dyad Productions in association with TTI present
AUSTEN’S
WOMEN
Starring
Rebecca Vaughan
'Truly extraordinary… one of the most
exciting young performers on the British
stage'
(British Theatre Guide)
'A theatrical masterpiece… utterly faultless
and vastly entertaining'
(Three Weeks)
From the creators of Dalloway, I, Elizabeth and The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn
Monroe…
Thirteen of Jane Austen’s heroines come to life in this bold revisiting of some of
literature’s most celebrated works. In this much-loved Edinburgh sell-out hit, using only
Austen’s words, Rebecca Vaughan (Dalloway, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic) becomes Emma
Woodhouse, Lizzy Bennet, Mrs Norris, Miss Bates and nine other beautifully observed
women in critical moments from Austen’s major novels (including Pride and Prejudice,
Sense and Sensibility and Emma) and lesser known or unfinished works. Directed by Olivier
Award winner, Guy Masterson (Morecambe).
Thursday 3 March at 8pm
Tickets: £15 and £13 concession

Ken Jordan presents
THE ULSTER YOUTH
JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra was formed in 1993 by Ken Jordan after a series of
summer courses held in the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast.
They have performed all over Northern Ireland and have also toured: Austria, the
Netherlands, Germany, France and Belgium. They have performed frequently at the School
Proms and in 2002 they won the BBC Radio 2 National Big Band Competition.
Riverside is thrilled to welcome this very talented ensemble back under their distinguished
conductor, Ken Jordan.
Friday 4 March at 8pm
All Tickets: £12

Zanchin Shotokan
Karate Club N.I.
presents
DEDICATED TO KARATE ...
Zanshin Shotokan Karate Club was founded by Chief Instructor, Sensei Terry Geddis, 5 th Dan (Karate
Union of Great Britain) over 15 years ago. Sensei Terry opened his first club in Limavady and now
oversees the running of 15 clubs in Northern Ireland.
The Clubs NI Squad compete in Local, National and International Competitions. Several Squad
Members are current Title Holders in these prestigious competitions as well as Local Sports
Personalities of the Year.
Join us for a night of Karate Demonstrations and Scenarios concluding with a Live Fight Night.
Clubs in the following areas – Coleraine, Limavady, Portstewart, Ballycastle, Magherafelt, Garvagh,
Maghera, Kilrea, Castlerock and Ballymoney.
Saturday 5 March at 8pm
Contact Terry Geddis on 07931 981962 or
like us on Facebook.
Tickets £8 each - Family of 4 £30

ACM Promotions presents
THE GOLDEN YEARS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
‘The Golden Years of Country Music Show’
Jimmy Hendry and his fantastic 7 piece band
SPECIAL GUEST WILL BE PATSY O’HAGAN,
IRELAND’S LEADING STORYTELLER
Created by award-winning lyricist and country music star, Jimmy Hendry, ‘The Golden Years Of
Country Music’ is an amazing 2 ½ hour show. Song after song and hit after hit and is the most
authentic pure country show of its kind.
The Golden Years of Country Music is a show dedicated to all the singers and songwriters who
shared their music with the world, defining an era in Country Music, never to be surpassed.
Country music fans are in for a real treat when they experience the amazing sound of Jimmy
Hendry and the Magnificent Seven.
Five decades of country music from 1950’s through to the nineties.This is truly a Grand ole Opry
Show like you would see in Nashville Tennessee. Songs of Merle Haggard, George Jones, Gene
Watson, Don Williams, Charley Pride, Tom T Hall, Marty Robbins and many more, with a brilliant
female artist performing hits of Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn etc. This is a show not to be missed.
Wednesday 9 March at 8pm
All Tickets: £15

David Hull Promotions presents
GIVE MY HEAD
PEACE - LIVE!
Northern Ireland’s favourite dysfunctional family returns to the Riverside Theatre and
they’ll all be there, Ma, Da, Cal, Dympna, Billy, Uncle Andy and the lovably menacing Pastor
Begbie (Paddy Jenkins).
Da is planning a spectacular commemoration of the 1916 Rising - unless Ma drags him
over to London to meet the Queen to pick up her OBE. Uncle Andy digs in to Ulster’s
glorious past only to find out that his great-great-Uncle Andy was known as the Coward
of the Kneebreakers who spent the entire First World War hiding in the attic of Ulster’s
dodgiest drinking den.
Expect a laugh out loud show with topical humour, up to the minute
satire, and stand-up from Tim McGarry.
Give My Head Peace- it’s like local politics, only funny
Show contains adult references. Responsibility for allowing
under 12s to view lies with the accompanying adult.
Thursday 10 March at 8pm
All Tickets: £23

Conal Gallen presents
YES HE IS BACK!
Ireland’s Ambassador
of Comedy Conal
Gallen is back on stage
solo with his hilarious
new one man stand
up show A LAUGH AND
A HALF. After taking over
18 months out to
tour his hugely successful
comedy play A Bit On The
Side Conal is back with
what promises to be his best
show yet, jam-packed with
over 2 hours of hilarious jokes,
stories and songs which will
have you in stitches from
start to finish!
He has been writing a whole set
of brand new material along
with some firm fan favourites to
give his audience, what he
considers, “His Best Show Yet”. After 25 years of entertaining audiences around the world,
Conal Gallen has perfected the art of stand up comedy like no other. He gets reactions
to his hilarious jokes and stories that most comedians can only dream about. Loved
by audiences young and old, Conal has proved time and time again why he is Ireland’s
funniest man with his hilarious, side-splitting brand of comedy.
Conal brings his new stand up show along to The Riverside Theatre on Friday 11th March.
Tickets for Conal’s show can be “as scarce as hens’ teeth” so early booking is strongly
advised.
Friday 11 March at 8pm
All Tickets: £21

CASS presents
JERUSALEM
A PLAY BY JEZ BUTTERWORTH
A comic, contemporary vision of life in England’s green and pleasant land.
Best Play, 2009 Evening Standard Awards
Best New Play Critics Circle Awards
Best New Play Whatsonstage.com Awards
On St George's Day, the morning of the local country fair, Johnny 'Rooster' Byron, local
waster and Lord of Misrule, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an
eviction notice, his son wants to be taken to the fair, a vengeful father wants to give him a
serious kicking, and a motley crew of mates wants his ample supply of drugs and alcohol.
CASS, Ulster University’s thriving student Drama Society presents its second major
production in the Riverside Theatre.
Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 March nightly at 8pm
Tickets: £12 and £7 students

MORE Drama @ Riverside Theatre presents
Seen by over 25 million people, the wonder of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast comes to
the Riverside Theatre, in a junior version for the youngsters of our Youth Theatre. One of
the most romantic and enchanting tales ever told is brought to life in this spectacular
production and features classic songsand a great storyline.
“Whether you are five or eighty five you will be enchanted by this show.”
The Times
Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 March, nightly at 8pm
All Tickets: £9

David Hull Promotions presents
From the producers of ‘Do You Come Here Often’ comes a great new show. Relive all the
memories of a decade that saw the birth of pop, from the ballads of Ruby Murray, Perry
Como and Dean Martin to the early rock’n’roll of Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee and Bill Hailey.
Starring Clubsound, Joe Mac, Elaine Wood, Janet McCartney, Trevor Kelly.
Saturday 2 April at 8pm
All Tickets: £21

Pentabus Theatre Company and
Salisbury Playhouse presents
by Siân Owen
How far down do you own the land you stand on?
Bea and Joseph are re-kindling their love. But, with the arrival of a fracking company ready
to dig, the village where they live is falling apart. Through the lives of a young couple, This
Land tells a story of community, belonging and the ground beneath our feet. What does
the place where you live mean to you? What happens when someone else comes along and
stakes their claim? Be taken on a theatrical journey through an ever-changing landscape
with this new play.
Wednesday 6 April at 8pm
Tickets: £12 & £8 concession

Tumble Circus
presents
STARMAN
A One Man Circus Comedy Theatre show
Written and performed by Ken Fanning. Directed by Colm O’Grady
Have you ever looked to the heavens for inspiration or guidance? Starman, the latest show from the
award winning Tumble Circus, is an entertaining expedition into what happens when circus and comedy
collide. It follows the journey of one man and his life as a circus artist, a dad, and a clown. Starman
promises an energetic mix of stand-up, slapstick, sequins, and … cardboard.
‘If you’re prepared to be challenged, both emotionally and intellectually, by a man who ends
his performance spouting existentialism while parading in a giant cardboard star, I can’t
recommend Starman enough.’ The West Australian
This new show from the award winners behind
This Is What We Do For A Living (2012) and Damn the Circus (2013) Thursday 7 April at 8pm
will be a firm favourite with anyone who has experienced
the bitter sweet chaos of life.
Tickets: £13.50 and £9 concession

SD Entertainment presents
THE MATCHMAKER
By John B Keane
The play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor to make matches for the lonely
and lovelorn from all parts of the country.
At the centre of this celebrated production is John B Keane’s marvellous and mischievous
wit coupled by his unparalleled way with words.
John B. Keane takes us back to a simpler time, when even phones were few and far
between and the only web was one left behind by spiders.
Saturday 9 April at 8pm
Tickets: £16 & £14 concession

Best of Kansas City 2015 Critics Choice Award
Riverside welcomes
NELSON –
THE SAILORS’ STORY
Written and performed by Nicholas Collett
Directed by Gavin Robertson
Original soundtrack by Danny Bright
Inspirational hero - flawed maverick. Tactical
genius. Rebel.
Amidst Trafalgar’s shot, smoke and din, the crew
of the Victory strive to destroy the Combined
Fleet of France and Spain. Below the column
in Trafalgar Square, a homeless Falklands
veteran shivers in the cold – above, Nelson’s
thoughts on the world today.
“This is a master-class in how to
write, direct, and perform a
one man show.”
BROADWAY WORLD
A compelling story…highly
amusing, sobering and poignant
KANSAS CITY STAR
Wednesday 13 April at 8pm
Tickets: £15 and £11 concession

Centre Stage Promotions presents
A CELEBRATION OF JOHN DENVER
We invite you to pay homage to one of the most prolific artists of the
twentieth century – John Denver
‘A Celebration of John Denver’ will take you on a magical journey through the musical
career of John Denver, featuring popular hits such as ‘Annie’s Song’, ‘Leaving on a Jet
Plane’, ‘Rocky Mountain High’ and of course ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’.
John Denver is a unique artist who has inspired a generation. Releasing over 300 songs and
penning some of American Folk Rocks most memorable hits - he is a true musical legend.
Join us to celebrate the life of John Denver and sing along to his most memorable hits
performed by the renowned Wayne Denton; backed by incredibly talented musicians and
enhanced with moving video footage.
Friday 15 April at 8pm
All Tickets: £18.50
This is a presentation that will lift the hearts of
all music lovers everywhere!!!

The Cripple of Inishmaan is set on the remote island of Inishmaan off the
west coast of Ireland. Word arrives that a Hollywood film is being made on the
neighbouring island of Inishmore. The one person who wants to be in the film
more than anybody is young Cripple Billy, if only to break away from the bitter
tedium of his daily life.
The Cripple of Inishmaan examines an ordinary coming of age in extraordinary
circumstances and shows once more that playwright Martin McDonagh is
master of the deepest, darkest and most powerful humour. ......
Since its premier at the National Theatre in 1996 McDonagh’s work has gone on
to achieve its rightful place in the great pantheon of Irish drama.
Saturday 16 April at 8pm
All Tickets: £13

Ballywillan Drama Group presents
the Riverside Theatre premiere of
Directed and produced by Brian Logan
Twelve short weeks after its production of Legally Blonde the Musical Ballywillan Drama
Group return to the Riverside with another blockbuster musical – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
iconic CATS. Never before staged in the Riverside Theatre this world famous musical is set
to amaze local audiences .
Just finished a second sell-out run at the London Palladium CATS makes its way to
Northern Ireland for six very special performances. Featuring the famous song “Memory”
this 2015 Olivier Award nominated musical has been performed throughout the world.
With a cast of sixty-two all 21 years and under this BDG Youth Production is likely to
be one of the most anticipated shows of the current theatre season. Featuring an
experienced and eclectic principal cast, many of whom have come directly from Legally
Blonde, a wonderful CATS set, stunning costumes and full production values, you are
strongly advised to book your seats soon so as not to be disappointed.
Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 April nightly at 7.45pm
and a Saturday matinee performance at 2.15pm
Tickets: £16 to £18

The award-winning Portrush Music Society has enchanted Riverside Theatre audiences for
many years with their talented local cast of actors and singers. Recent productions winning
critical acclaim have included Sister Act, Evita and The Addams Family. This year’s staging of
Lionel Bart’s family musical Oliver! should prove equally popular.
Nothing works on the stage better than a well-crafted tale, and this show, based on Charles
Dickens’s classic novel Oliver Twist, will engage the audience with its pathos and drama. It tells
the story of a young orphan as he travels through the dark underbelly of London society.
A host of familiar characters, ranging from the reprobate to the inspirational, are brought to
life – perhaps larger than life – in this glowing production. The musical score features many
famous numbers including Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food, As Long As He Needs Me and
It’s A Fine Life. Come and join Fagin, Nancy, The Artful Dodger, Bill Sykes and of course Oliver
himself, and enjoy their potent mix of fun and misery woven into this marvellous production.
Friday 6 May to Saturday 14 May nightly at 8pm
and with Saturday matinees at 2pm
PLEASE CHECK RIVERSIDE’S WEBSITE, OR ASK AT OUR BOX
OFFICE, ABOUT THE RANGE OF DISCOUNTED Ticket prices

Joe Rea presents
From the team that brought you The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da) comes the
comedy sequel, The History Of The Peace (accordin’ to my Ma !). A peaceful tale of street protests,
riots, guns, bombings and more riots.
Karen Reid is a Belfast community worker struggling to keep house and family together in the
face of Northern Ireland’s unique form of peace. Through the 1994 ceasefires, the Good Friday
Agreement, the Chuckle Brothers and the ‘fleg’ protests, she fervently believes in a new Northern
Ireland.
Thankfully, Karen has the ‘total support’ of her loyal band of friends such as: Fireball - now
working in Roselawn Crematorium - her dingbat best friend, Stacy, flute band leader, Roberto,
Pineapple the paramilitary, Claire, the secret lesbian, Aaron, the serial ‘fleg’ protester and many
more. ------
Thursday 19 and Friday 20 May, nightly at 8pm
All Tickets: £17
CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE

Maple Tree Entertainment presents
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
(50th Anniversary Tour)
BRAND NEW SHOW FOR 2016!
Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at
every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos
and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band
performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’,
‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be
missed!
“Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2
“Authentic and Exciting” - The Stage
www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com
Saturday 21 May at 8pm
Tickets: £19

Directed by Michael Cabot
London
Classic
Theatre
presents
“There’s a gentleman
living here. He’s
got a birthday today,
and he’s forgotten all
about it. So we’re
going to remind him.
We’re going to give him
a party.”
A shabby boarding house
in a small English seaside
town.
An elderly couple take care
of a solitary guest, who
rarely ventures out. The arrival
of two enigmatic strangers
seems to offer a
welcome distraction from their
mundane existence. But when an impromptu, seemingly innocent birthday party abruptly
turns in to a deadly game of cat and mouse, there are horrifying repercussions.
By turns, cryptic thriller and macabre comedy, The Birthday Party was Harold Pinter’s first
major work and is among the most unusual and absorbing of his plays.
London Classic Theatre presents the first significant touring revival of the twenty-first
century, promising to bring this ground-breaking classic to fresh and exhilarating life.
Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 May nightly at 8pm
Tickets: £15 and £11 concession

David Hull Promotions presents
Flash Harry have been celebrating the music of Queen all over Ireland and the UK for more
than 20 years and still fans come to pay homage to the greatest rock band of them all.
Flash Harry brings a show that embraces the very essence of live music, talent, energy,
enthusiasm, passion and pure showmanship. Audiences will see the band rocking out
Queen’s greatest hits from Radio Gaga, We Are the Champions, to Bohemian Rhapsody and
everything in between.
Quite simply it’s live music entertainment at its best.
For a night of good old fashioned rock Flash Harry is a show not to be missed!!
Friday 27 May at 8pm
All Tickets: £18.50

Based on the book by Spike Milligan;
Directed by Zoë Seaton; Music by Paul Boyd
It’s back by popular demand! Big Telly’s smash hit stage production of Spike Milligan’s
PUCKOON returns for an all-Ireland and UK tour in Spring/Summer 2016. The show’s
sell-out 2009 and remounted 2011 tour had audiences all across Ireland screaming with
laughter at its Goonish blend of theatrical anarchy, musical wit, and impossible plot.
Ireland 1922, and the Ulster Boundary Commission has drawn the new border straight
through the small town of Puckoon. With the church separated from its own graveyard
and drink now thirty percent cheaper in one corner of the pub, life in the newly divided
village will never be the same again. Based on the book by Spike Milligan, this comic
masterpiece is an irreverent and hilarious story which takes the mick, celebrates the
absurd, and paints a picture of a simple life that borders on the ridiculous.
Saturday 28 May at 8pm
Tickets: £15 and £12 concession

NRC Ballymoney presents
Our House is a musical with music and lyrics by ska/pop band Madness and a book by
playwright Tim Firth. The show features songs from the Madness, and was named after
one of their popular hit singles, “Our House”. Premiering at The Cambridge Theatre in
2002, Our House was the winner of the 2003 Olivier award for Best New Musical and has
since gone on to tour both nationally and internationally to great acclaim. Through the
music of Madness, writer Tim Firth explores the themes of love, family values, growing up,
responsibility and dealing with losing the people that shape us.
Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 June nightly at 8pm
All Tickets: £12.50

Ben Reel presents
in concert
Irish artist Ben Reel released his eagerly awaited 7th studio album on May 18th 2015
simply titled `7th’ which is a real rock`n’record featuring his great band. Like the previous
album `Darkness & the Light’ in 2013 the new album 7th was recorded & produced by
himself in his home studio in Co.Armagh, Ireland.
Since his debut back in 1999, each album has gone from strength to strength, receiving
critical acclaim from radio & press from around the world. Ben’s music has evolved into an
honest earthy sound that has matured like a fine wine, drawing from the well of different
styles of musical influence from rock, soul, blues, alt folk/americana, country & reggae
which fuses all these genres into a melting pot to create a great sound which has become
his own.
In the past years he has had numerous high profile TV & Radio appearances and airplay
under his belt including Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 and has supported names like Jools
Holland, Alabama 3, The Cranberries and has collaborated musically with such names as
Hal Ketchum, the legendary ‘Blockheads’, award winning saxophonist Gilad Atzmon and
co wrote and performed with some of Nashville’s finest, David Olney, John Hadley, Sergio
Webb & Irene Kelley. Over the last 7 years Ben has enjoyed successful tours in Ireland, UK,
Europe & U.S receiving rave reviews and attracting a growing fan base . His band includes
amongst the finest musicians in Ireland, Michael Black on Drums, Ronnie O’Flynn on bass,
Mick McCarney on guitar and his wife Julieanne Reel on backing vocals & percussion. With
this line up they have built up a loyal following.
Wednesday 15 June at 8pm
All Tickets: £14

Clarissa McMaster presents
AN EVENING OF CAUSEWAY DELIGHTS
An evening of Music and Variety designed to raise funds for two, very worthy causes
An inspirational evening of Causeway Coast delights hosted by Neil and Paul McMaster.
Featuring local talents from around the North Coast, including Maggie Ferris, local primary
schools, local college Performing Arts students, dance troupes, theatrical extracts and
much more!
A family event suitable for all ages. Come prepared to laugh, to cry and to be amazed at
the talent our Causeway Coast has to offer.
All profits will be split in aid of two causes close to the hearts of most everyone in
Northern Ireland who have been affected by cancer and suicide.
Action Cancer is Northern Ireland’s leading, local cancer charity. Their mission is to save
lives and support local people affected by cancer through detection, support, prevention
and awareness.
In Northern Ireland, someone receives a cancer diagnosis every hour of every day and one
in two of us will receive a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime. While cancer rates are on the
increase, early detection and improved treatments mean that survival rates are improving.
This year, Action Cancer will provide early detection, support
and prevention services to over 50,000 people, including
Friday 17 June at 8pm
breast screening for 10,000 women.
Tickets: £10 and £7 concession

Recommended age 3-8 years old
Hi there and welcome to the magical world of Mr Hullabaloo, the storyteller. Now in our
tenth year we invite you to make our world become part of yours at your next exciting
event. Come enter a world of Pirate coves and Mermaid Lagoons with Mr Hullabaloo the
storyteller and his colourful puppet friends. during this show he will present a selection
of well loved children’s classic tales live on stage. Each show combines spectacular sets,
costumes, puppetry, music, movement and lots of audience participation to bring stories
alive.
A story shared with us is guaranteed to create magical memories for many years to come.
This year Mr Hullabaloo and his friends are celebrating ten magical years of storytelling.
So come along, join the fun and let your story begin!!!
Saturday 18 June at midday
All Tickets: £7

VLDD
Victoria Lagan
Dance and Drama
SUMMER 2016 SHOWCASE
Victoria Lagan’s dance and drama academy is probably the best known in this area and her
talented pupils have performed on scores of occasions in Riverside during the last several
years. Full details of the programme line-up, for this Showcase Production, will be itemized
on Riverside’s website.
Friday 24 & Saturday 25 June nightly at 8pm
All Tickets: £13

An Abbey Theatre, Headlong, Citizens Theatre
and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatre
co-production
Tuesday 26 July at 8pm
Tickets: £19 and £15 concession
By Frank McGuinness
2016 Northern Ireland tour presented by the Lyric Theatre
Those I belonged to, those I have not forgotten, the irreplaceable ones, they kept their
nerve, and they died.
On 1 July 1916, the 36th Ulster Division took part in one of the bloodiest battles in human
history. The Battle of the Somme.
One hundred years on, the Abbey Theatre presents a major new co-production of Observe
the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme directed by Headlong’s Artistic Director,
Jeremy Herrin.
In the extraordinary circumstances of World War 1, eight ordinary men are changed,
changed utterly…
This iconic war play by Frank McGuinness is a powerful portrayal of mortality, love and
loss.
What more have we to tell each other?
THIS PERFORMANCE IN RIVERSIDE HAS
BEEN SUPPORTED BY ULSTER UNIVERSITY
DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE

Ben Levy presents
MUSIC THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL 2016
IF YOU WANT TO RESERVE A PLACE, ALL IT TAKES IS A £10 DEPOSIT!
PLEASE CALL LOUISE, ON 02870 123 123
Riverside Theatre will be running an exciting new
MUSIC THEATRE SUMMER COURSE 2016
(Course Director: Ben Levy) in the Riverside Theatre next summer!
Over the course of 10 days, participants aged 6 and over get the chance to take workshops and classes
with an experienced team of tutors in Acting (Merlyn Brown), Singing (Ben Levy) and Dance (Venessa
Chapman). The course will finish with a final public showcase performance in the Riverside Theatre
Auditorium, demonstrating what was learnt over the duration of the course. Specialist workshop
opportunities will also be available. As part of the course, all participants in the Riverside Music Theatre
Summer Course 2016 will be taking part in a one hour workshop in Stage Combat with the amazing Ian
McCracken.
If you still haven’t booked your place/places - what are you waiting for? Contact Louise in the Riverside
Box Office at (028) 70 123 123 and get your places reserved now for this dynamic performing arts course!
The dates for the Music Theatre Summer School will be from Wednesday 27th July through to, and
including, Saturday 6th August next. To reserve a place for a youngster, or youngsters, in your family – all
it requires is a £10 deposit, per individual, made payable, please, to ULSTER UNIVERSITY by cheque, or you
can ‘phone Louise, our Box Office Manager (02870 123 123) and pay by card during standard Box Office
opening hours, which are listed daily on Riverside’s homepage.
Wednesday 27 July to Saturday 6 August, daily
between 9am and 4pm, except Sunday

Riverside Theatre Club
Chair of Riverside’s Theatre Club is CLAIRE BLEAKLEY of Ulster University’s Development
and Alumni Relations Department. Claire is pictured here with some of the current
members of the Committee.
You can find out details about the Club’s history and activities on Riverside’s website, under
“About Us” and to join, please just pick up an application form from Riverside’s foyer.
Youth Theatre
The Youth Theatre auditions every September for new members and is currently one of the
largest in Ireland.
Tutors are Oonah McEwan and Kathy Walsh.

Exhibition Seascapes
By Stephen Price
Photographic Exhibition, Riverside Theatre Foyer Gallery, March-April 2016
An atmospheric study of the relationship between light and salt water by Stephen Price.
Our corner of the world is dominated by the sea and its ever-changing moods. Less
interested in sunsets and more interested in storms, Stephen has documented our Atlantic
views for many years and in this exhibition, highlights their dark, gem-like qualities.

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