City of Culture Whats On Guide
Double take for Judith in roles with acclaimed DruidMurphy
It’s a production the New York Times has described as ‘epic’ and the Daily Telegraph said everyone should see, and it is coming to An Grianan in Letterkenny, complete with Derry actress Judith Roddy in one of the lead roles.
Denise brings angels and song
Inspired singer-songwriter Denise Hagan, who believes angels have blessed her life, will perform at a special Derry concert this Friday, May 24, showcasing her unique music that has attracted fans, and sceptics, across the world.
Family fun at Earhart Festival
This weekend sees the start of the 2013 Earhart International Festival, and a host of fantastic events will ensure this year will be the best yet for Greater Shantallow Community Arts’ annual celebration of history, arts and culture in the community.
Amazing kids’ comic art contest for 2D
Ahead of the annual comics extravaganza that is the 2D Comics Festival, the Verbal Arts Centre are reminding the city’s budding young artists about their amazing 2013 comic art competition, ‘Colmcille VS Loch Ness Monster – the Battle!’
New North by North West Urban Festival
Fear not if you’re one of the many who missed out on One Big Weekend tickets! Derry will host its own alternative to the BBC’s musical Goliath in the form of next weekend’s North by North West Urban Festival.
Coulter and friends
Friday, 14th and Saturday, 15th June 2013 are dates that music fans will want to put in their diaries. In what will undoubtedly be one of the true highlights of the City of Culture programme when Phil Coulter returns to the ‘Town He Loves So Well’ for a unique and historic event at The Venue 2013. In the biggest and most ambitious concert he has ever performed in his hometown, Phil will be joined by a host of special guests, The Priests, Moya Brennan, Ralph McTell, Damien McGinty and local choir Codetta and the glorious sounds of the Ulster Orchestra.
‘Dried Catholic blood’ on show in Void latest
A new exhibition entitled ‘Catholic Blood’ by Andrei Molodkin opens at Void on Patrick Street tomorrow night., May 18, at 7.30pm, with an artist’s talk at 8.15pm.
Mason’s Comedy Club is back!
Masons Comedy Club is returning to help supply the chuckles for City of Culture.
Now introducing DERRY - the band
One is a well-known local crooner. The other, a former member of local heroes Tie The Boy. Now, musical cousins Martin John McCafferty and Tim Hegarty have come together to create a powerhouse of a new band they call DERRY...
Excitement building ahead of Fleadh - Comhaltas President
The president of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann has said the “warmth and friendliness” of the people of Derry will help ensure the success of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Other Voices series now on RTÉ Two
Other Voices Season 11 (the second decade) is now being broadcast on RTÉ Two television on Wednesday evenings.
‘The Billie Girl’ play continues schools’ tour
A new drama exploring the origins of the Orange Order is continuing its tour of local primary schools.
Rura to perform at Culturlann
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin will host one of the hottest new acts on the UK folk scene this Saturday, May 18, at 7.30pm when Rura perform.
‘Tune into Arts’ with captioned ‘Re-energize’
An evening performance of the long-awaited play ‘Re-energize’ will be captioned this Friday night, May 17, for audiences who are deaf or hard of hearing in the city.
There’s a Storm brewing in the Waterside
The first lady of musical theatre, Rebecca Storm - who has wowed crowds with her performances in iconic roles such as Mrs Johnston in Blood Brothers, Eva Peron in Evita and Fantine in Les Miserables - is set to perform in Derry this weekend.
Romeo and Juliet world premiere in Waterside
A superb new National Theatre production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet - in a version for young audiences - will have its world premiere at the Waterside Theatre later this month as part of Derry’s 2013 celebrations.
Goldin+Senneby solo show opens at the CCA
Derry’s Centre for Contemporary Art will tomorrow proudly present the first solo exhibition of Swedish duo, Goldin+Senneby, VWAP, to be shown here. VWAP launches at 6pm tomorrow, May 11, at the CCA in Artillery Street.
Loudon Wainright debuts at the Forum
One of music’s most prolific singer-songwriters, Loudon Wainwright III makes his debut performance at the Millennium Forum next Tuesday, 14th May for one night only. Father of musicians Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright, Loudon Wainwright III is a Grammy Award-winning American songwriter, folk singer, humorist and actor.
Award-winning comedian Rich Hall heads to Derry
The critically acclaimed, award winning Rich Hall makes a stand up appearance in the Millennium Forum.
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Bruno Mars, Biffy Clyro and Calvin Harris have been announced as the headliners for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2013 in Derry which will take place from May 24-26.
Film screening on the making of the ‘Theatre of Witness’
Later this month the Playhouse Theatre of Witness project will offer members of the public a chance to see a free screening of ‘The Far Side of Revenge’ - a powerful humanizing documentary about its work.
Help Lost Generation win the Bedroom Jam
Local band Lost Generation are currently riding high in the Red Bull Bedroom Jam competition - but they need Derry’s help to win!
400 enlist for Colmcille’s return
More than 400 people have signed up to perform in a spectacular pageant to celebrate the city’s patron saint.
Vintage and antiques fair to take place on Sunday
For lovers of all things cool, kitsch and retro - the City of Culture 2013 Vintage & Antiques Fair is taking place in Derry’s Cathedral Quarter this Sunday, May 5, from 11am – 6pm.
Grand Fun Day tomorrow at a very vintage Ebrington!
Tomorrow, Saturday, sees a fun-filled day for all the family at the Grand Vintage Fun Day on Ebrington Square from 10am until 4pm.
T. P. Flanagan exhibition opens at Gordon Gallery
An exhibition of selected works of Co. Fermanagh painter T .P. Flanaghan (1929-2011) goes on display at Gordon Gallery on Pump Street today and runs until May 25.
Book your place for free Page to Stage workshops
One of Greater Shantallow Community Arts’ best attended and most successful workshops, Page to Stage, returns to the Arc Theatre, Bloomfield (St Joseph’s Boxing Club) later this month as part of this year’s Earhart International Festival.
Stellar weekend ahead as Derry goes jazz-tastic
Get on your jazz shoes and prepare for some serious fun this weekend, as the City of Derry Jazz Festival gets set to rock to some of their biggest ever gigs to make the most of the City of Culture celebrations.
Glasgowbury line up grows and grows
Glasgowbury, the best ‘small but massive’ festival in Ireland, has announced another raft of top quality acts for this summer’s festival.
Reginald D returns to Derry
The Millennium Forum continues its run of top class stand-up with the welcome return of one of the most popular comedians on the circuit. Reginald D Hunter brings his new show to the Forum on Thursday, May 23.
It’s Happening
A bold, weekend-long mini arts and music festival, ‘It’s Happening’, is to take place in Derry next Saturday, May 11, and Sunday May 12.
The Jazz train is back in town!
In just a few hours time the opening notes will sound to usher in the 12th City of Derry Jazz Festival, The Journal’s Catherine Doran takes a look at the go to gigs...
Top novelists on way to Derry
Two world class novelists will be discussing their work in the City of Culture next month.
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The Jazz train is back in town!
In just a few days time the opening notes will sound to usher in the 12th City of Derry Jazz Festival, and pubs and clubs all over Derry will be throwing open their doors to the thousands of revellers making their way along the Jazz trail over the weekend.
The Apprentice: Derry girl Leah vows to wow Lord Sugar
A 24 year-old Derry doctor, who has also worked as a model, will represent the north in this year’s television series of the Apprentice.
‘I’ve played with the best in the world’ - Gay at 80
A name familiar to many in the city and far beyond, jazz octogenarian Gay McIntyre has carved a reputation thanks to his superb skills in saxophone, clarinet, flute and violin.
Beeb launch new City of Culture show on Foyle
A new daily Radio Foyle programme focusing on the city’s year as City of Culture will broadcast for the first time next Monday.
Premier acts heading this way for another big weekend!
With just days to go until the opening notes of the City of Derry Jazz Festival, the city’s arts hub, The Playhouse, is planning a jazz extravaganza to remember.
Derry’s Deadpool make a splash!
An up and coming Derry band have been tipped for big things by the organisers of what’s quickly becoming one of Ireland’s biggest song competitions.
Sandinos date for Finland trio, KXP
Musical trio KXP, widely regarded as Finland’s finest export, will stop off in Sandinos Bar on Saturday, April 27, as special guests of local club night Beatnik Soul.
Neil Cowley gets ‘evangelical’ about Derry!
Not only is Neil Cowley blazing a trail with Derry’s musical youth in his role as 2013’s Musician in Residence, the renowned pianist is now bringing his award-winning band, The Neil Cowley Trio, to this year’s City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival on May 4.
Playhouse date for Taurean Trio
Inspired Derry jazz pianist John Leighton is a name familiar to many in the industry following the success of his debut album, ‘Dramatic Life’. Now the Eglinton musician is gearing up to play Derry’s Jazz Festival and speaks to the ‘Journal’ about his new material and band.
‘Gallery of windows’ at Austins
Working in collaboration with Austins’ Department Store as part of Derry’s City of Culture celebrations, Derry-born artist Keith Ayton has just completed an exciting new body of work entitled “Homecoming”.
Celtronic presents Jazzanova at The Playhouse
Celtronic’s Berlin Spring festival got off to a great start last Friday. Now, the mini-festival which celebrates the influence of the present Berlin electronic music scene continues tonight, Friday, April 26, at The Playhouse, Artillery Street with special guest Alex Barck from Berlin collective Jazzanova.
Countdown to Derry’s Jazz festival is on
The one week countdown has officially begun towards the 12th City of Derry Jazz festival – and the anticipation is already building for what promises to be the biggest, boldest and brightest festival yet.
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