Things to Do

One of the most popular of the creatures to stalk the streets of Derry’s world famous Hallowe’en celebrations are set to make a welcome return to the event this year.

‘A Bump Along The Way’ is hitting cinema screens in a time where female-led films are dominating the box office and ‘Derry Girls’ is drawing record viewership.

The Alley Theatre will have a bumper day of children’s performances on Saturday, October 19, as the Barking Dog Theatre Company brings ‘Teddy’s Picnic’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for an afternoon of fun, song and story.

The Inishowen Gospel Choir will host three of the finest Irish soul, gospel, jazz and blues singers for an intimate evening at The Playhouse Derry this weekend.

Embark on a journey of mystery and spooks and get yourself into the Hallowe’en spirit during the returning Strabane hay sculpture trail.

With the internationally renowned Derry Hallowe’en now just weeks away, revellers are being urged to dress up and even handmake their own bewitching costumes.

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s popular autumn series of free lunchtime lectures has made a welcome return to the Tower Museum.

A one man show by the man credited with introducing Hollywood star Michael Fassbender to the world of acting will come to The Playhouse this weekend.

The Alley Theatre will be ‘keeping it country’ on Thursday, October 10 as Chrissy Mac rolls into town with a jam-packed show.

The Millennium Forum has announced that it will hold a Makaton Tutor Interpreted Performance for its Christmas pantomime, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs.

Leaping Lizards!

Fidget Feet Aerial Dance company are excited to bring their brand new children’s show ‘Hatch’ to the Alley Theatre, Strabane on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday 6.

“Many people have a wee notion of writing. Not so many get round to it, and its often because of lack of confidence. Many of us seem to have developed an inner voice which can stop us in our own tracks. “who do you think you are?”, it says, “Do you think you are somebody- somebody special?” Damian Gorman

Former Mike and the Mechanics frontman, Paul Carrack, will make a welcome return to the Millennium Forum on Sunday, October 13.

A trio of Scottish poets will join their Derry counterparts for a reading at the Nerve Centre on Wednesday, October 16, as part of a new ‘cultural alliance’ across the Irish Sea.

11am - 1pm Countdown to Brexit - Have Your Say, Main Hall, Guildhall

Traditional Irish folk and ballad band The Kilkennys are set to bring their trademark dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport to The Playhouse.

The playhouse has announced its cast for its production of Chicago the musical!

There will be a showcase of wonderful music and dance across the District this Friday during Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Culture Night.