'Muckbeth' for The Patrician
There's a bit of a twist on Shakespeare's Macbeth when a group of eager thespians take to the stage of The Patrician in Carrickmore this weekend to produce their own drama – Muckbeth.
Over the course of the last four months, a talented group of people got a chance to work with a producer from the Millenium Forum and have been relaying stories about Carrickmore for the basis of the theme of a play about making a play, which then became 'Muckbeth'.
The director has been rehearsing her American accent; Brian has been getting his big,...>>> more
Top actors cast in Lyric Theatre world premiere
The Lyric Theatre has cast Karl Johnson and Ian McElhinney, both notable for their acting careers on stage, film and television, for its world premiere next month in Owen McCafferty's play The Absence of Women.
The play centres on Gerry and Iggy, two labourers from Belfast who are facing the end of their lives talking of the present and thinking of the past. They argue about who has the biggest liver, the names of tube stations and whether they should go back to Belfast or not. This play is about life and its endless possibilities, missed...>>> more
The 'Best' sport meets dance show
A young lad from Belfast, George Best was the first true celebrity footballer and an unforgettable sporting legend whose skill and courage embodied for many the spirit of the 1960s. His style and grace on the pitch, which set him above his fellow players and helped him take the international football stage by storm, inspired Pele to describe him as "the best player in the world".
Strule Arts Centre in Omagh presents this dynamic and fast paced piece of dance theatre from Maiden Voyage Dance Company on Wednesday, March 3 at 8pm, tickets...>>> more
'Wait 'til ye see'
A FASCINATING look at life in the olden days will be on display at the Flaxmill Centre in Drumduff on Saturday January 30, at 2pm.
The event 'Wait 'Til Ye See' will have a range of exhibits including farm implements from the past, modes of transport, horse harnesses, old furniture, and a display of jam, bread and butter making.
A number of senior citizens will be on hand to explain how the items on display were used in daily life. They will also demonstrate the almost forgotten art of churning, hay rope making, home baking, and using locally...>>> more
Drumquin featured on new series of hidden gems
Ancient bogland trackways near Drumquin are to be featured when Brian Black and Flub, his canine companion, renew their quest to open up some more of the untold chapters in the history of Northern Ireland's beautiful land in a new series of Hidden Heritage which starts on UTV on Monday, 1 February.
The theme of this series of four programmes is water and in the first programme Brian Black looks at rivers and streams with fascinating finds from the Bann and Erne rivers. Brian also explores the local efforts to conserve the industrial archaeology...>>> more
Musical fundraiser for Haiti victims at Omagh Golf Club
In an effort to raise funds for the devastated island of Haiti, Omagh singer and storyteller Tom Sweeney along with the virtuoso Donegal fiddle player, Matt McGranaghan and Omagh's musical maestro Ray Moore will present an evening of song, music and stories at Omagh Golf Club on the evening of Friday, February 5 at 9pm
"The magnitude of this disaster has yet to unfold, I think", said Tom.. "What we've seen so far could well be only the tip of the iceberg. It could be years before a true picture of the island's catastrophe emerges.
"Rather than...>>> more
Watch the birdie!
Join Tyrone's biggest bird watch at Gortin Glens Forest Park
Come along to Gortin Glens Forest Park next Sunday between 2-4pm to join in the biggest bird watch in Tyrone.
The RSPB's 'Big Garden Birdwatch' - the world's largest wildlife survey - takes place this Saturday and Sunday and the RSPB really needs your help. Now in it's 31st year, they have half a million people participating annually but they can always do with a couple more!
Once an activity for children, Big Garden Birdwatch is now hugely popular with children and...>>> more
On top of the world!
Mother and daughter step to line dancing glory
By Aileen Murphy
A Dromore mother and daughter are taking the line-dancing world by storm. Jackie and Samantha Gallagher have just returned from the World Line Dancing Championships in Nashville, Tennessee where their nimble feet impressed the judges and they came home with a host of titles between them.
Jackie competed in the 'Novice Crystal' section and came out in first place as World Champion. This is quite an achievement for Jackie who only took up line-dancing as...>>> more
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