WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
H A M L E T
The most famous play in the world, brought to us by London's prestigious Icarus Theatre
Shakespeare for the Game of Thrones generation.
A company of seasoned classical actors embrace the brutality of the greatest play ever written. A gripping, ensemble style brings exhilaration and violence to the unforgettable music and delicacy of the words.
The King of Denmark is dead. Consumed with grief, Prince Hamlet devotes himself to avenging his father’s death with devastating consequences for his family and the Kingdom. The spirit of a murdered king, the wrath of a vengeful son, and the turmoil of Denmark in 1601. Shakespeare’s most iconic and challenging play tells the tale of young Prince Hamlet avenging his father’s death and fighting the new King who stole his throne.
Blending traditional and physical theatre with a musical score, this muscular production brings vividly to life some of literature’s most vibrant language and characters in a way you’ve never seen before: bold, muscular, and action-packed.
Tickets cost £16 (concession £12) and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in person , online or by phone 02870123123
THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
Professional Drama
Searchlight Theatre Company presents
WOODBINE WILLIE
A heartwarming drama suitable for the entire family
Woodbine Willie was the nickname of the Rev. Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, who volunteered as a chaplain on the Western Front during World War One. He won the Military Cross for his reckless courage helping wounded soldiers in No Man’s Land. This superb theatrical production shows the vital role he played on the battlefields of Belgium.
‘In 1917 Woodbine Willie was awarded the Military Cross “for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed the greatest courage and disregard for his own safety…and his cheerfulness and endurance had a splendid effect upon all ranks in the trenches”. This play of overwhelming sincerity and honesty is a moving and heart-warming tribute to him.’
Tickets cost £15 (concession £11) and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in
person ,
online or by phone 02870123123
FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2017
Joseph Rea Productions Presents
I'LL TELL ME MA
a One-Woman Show starring Christina Nelson and directed by Alan McKee
I'll Tell Me Ma is a hilarious one-woman show, written by Patricia Gormley, charting the adventures and misadventures in the lives of four generations of one west Belfast family.
Come meet 16 year old Davina Corrina, a highly intelligent schoolgirl with a penchant for Russian Vodka and the high life; her mother Chelsea Marie, a 30 something with a tangled love life, who is hoping to join the "Mile High Club" as an air-stewardess with CryinAir; the lovable 60 year old Patricia whose life has been turned upside down by tragedy but sees the way out by turning it into a book; and finally Granny Eileen, the fiery 80 year old matriarch of the family, who is coping with Facebook, tweeting and her free bus pass.
Tickets cost £16 and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in
person ,
online or by phone 02870123123
SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
Comedy - Recommended only for Audiences of 16+
David Hull Promotions presents
OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER!
The brand new show from MR JAKE O'KANE, one of NI's top comedians, supported on this tour by TERRY McHUGH
Continuing his run of sell-out tours, Jake O’Kane is back with his new show, ‘Old Enough to Know Better’.
Combining stories from the year past with photos from the Irish News archive and the wackier side of the Internet, Jake dissects the insane from the mad and the worst from the bad, in his usual inimitable style.
Be it the ceremonial burning of his ballot card on election day, or his near fatal car journey around the Arch De Triumph in his Euro’s documentary, Jake, as usual, has much to talk about.
On this tour, Jake is supported by talented comic Terry McHugh.
If you’ve caught Jake’s live tour before you’ll know this new show is not to be missed; if you haven’t, come along and see what you’ve been missing.
Show contains adult reference for 16+ only
Tickets cost £20 (Sorry SOLD out)
TUESDAY 14TH & WEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY, NIGHTLY AT 8PM
Community Theatre
CASS presents
ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
UU's thriving Student Drama Society takes on its most challenging show to date: the classic tale written by Lewis Carroll
This year CASS will be performing Simon Reade's award-winning stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
After Alice falls down the rabbit hole she meets the eccentric Mad Hatter, the curious Cheshire Cat, the devious Queen of Hearts and many more fantastic characters.
A mind bending tale of mystery and madness. Winner of the 2005 TMA Award for Children and Young People.
Tickets cost £10 (students £7) and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in
person ,
online or by phone 02870123123
THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
Comedy
David Hull Promotions presents
YOU MUST BE JOKING!
A night of uproarious stand-up comedy from a selection of Ireland's most popular comedians - hosted by John Linehan and starring Adrain Walsh, May McFettridge, Gene Fitzpatrick and Neil Dougan
John Linehan ‘You Must Be Joking’s’ compere and May McFettridge’s driver is joined by a line-up of Northern Irish stand-up comedians in a night of pure comedy heaven.
Forget Brexit, the falling pound and global instability for a chuckle fest with the master of one liners Gene Fitzpatrick, the comedian’s comedian Adrian Walsh, star of Heretic’s and Head the Balls Neil Dougan and our very own first lady of comedy the grand dame of panto May McFettridge.
Pack up all your cares and woes with a glorious helping of classic comedy medicine!
Musical accompaniment and general silliness provided by Ivan Black.
Tickets cost £20 and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in
person ,
online or by phone 02870123123
FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
Riverside welcomes for the first time
THE AMERICAN LEGENDS SHOW
A celebration of the very best in American country music
This live 8 piece show includes the songs of Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, as well as a host of hits from the likes of Shania Twain, Reba McIntyre, Hal Ketchum, Tina Turner, Roy Orbison and the Eagles.
The American Legends Show features a top quality line-up of performers including veteran entertainer Joe Mac, who fronted the College Boys, Rachel Phillips, who recently starred in Nine to Five – The Musical, and Adam McDonald, who delivers a great selection of songs from Neil Diamond. Fronted by Samantha Caldow, Conspiracy provide all the additional material as well as the music for Joe, Rachel and Adam.
This show has played in theatres and hotels all over Ireland and as the Riverdale in Dublin quoted – “One of the best we’ve seen – a true variety show”
Tickets cost £20 ( £13 Concession) and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in
person ,
online or by phone 02870123123
SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
David Meade presents
DAVID MEADE: SEEING IS DECEIVING
Daily Mirror: An Incredible Talent - you’ve got to see him live to believe it
Philip Schofield: David Meade is the best we’ve ever had on This Morning
Eamon Holmes: Hilarious and totally mind blowing!
Belfast Telegraph: Jaw dropping
The brand new show for 2017! After last year's record breaking sell out, TV's Million Dollar Mind Reader is back on stage with a show that is as hilarious as it is amazing.
A groundbreaking show that will leave you scratching your head; for the first time he will be lifting the lid on how he does what he does and teaching some of his secrets.
Tickets make the perfect gift so book yours now!!!
Tickets cost £18 and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in person , online or by phone 02870123123
WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY AT 8PM
Dyad Productions presents
JANE EYRE
Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, dramatized on stage and starring
REBECCA VAUGHAN
***** Hands Down, the best adaptation of Jane Eyre in any medium (Broadway Baby)
***** Truly extraordinary (British Theatre Guide)
***** A theatrical masterpiece (Edinburgh Guide)
Struggling to live, think and love beyond the stifling expectations of duty, class and convention, governess Jane Eyre and Master Edward Rochester take a dark journey towards sensual and intellectual liberation.
One of the truly great classics in the history of English Literature and performed by an actress whose range and talent is beyond compare.
Tickets cost £15 ( £13 Concession) and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in person , online or by phone 02870123123
FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
Emeritus Professor Tony Bareham presents
SEATS OF PLEASURE A show for lovers of literature, music and art
A rare and wonderful look at eighteenth century Pleasure Gardens, as represented in literature, music and art of the period
TEACHERS - PLEASE NOTE
This production will be of educational use to any of your students studying state examinations in English Literature, History and Music.
Director: TONY BAREHAM
Musical Director: ERIC BOYD
ACTORS: Tony Bareham, Jeremy Lewis and Johanne Woods
THIS PRODUCTION IS UNIQUE TO COLERAINE'S RIVERSIDE THEATRE.
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.
Tony Bareham, who was responsible for generating the majority of student drama during the life of the New University of Ulster, has directed dozens of shows in Riverside during the last thirty five years, including Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth (twice) and The Merchant of Venice - along with Webster's Duchess of Malfi, Edward Albee's Zoo Story and two of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads. He also premiered local author Des Cranston's play Personal Space in the Theatre, in one of Riverside's lunchtime drama presentations.Tony both directed and performed in Alan Ayckbourn's comedy "Ten Times Table", which he had been commissioned to present as the highlight of Riverside's 25th Anniversary celebrations.
Tickets cost £14 ( £11 Concession) and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in person , online or by phone 02870123123
SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
Comedy and Music
David Hull Promotions presents
ROCK 'N' ROLL YEARS AND DANCE HALL DAYS
HOSTED BY GEORGE JONES and starring Clubsound, Joe Mac, Margo Burns, Janet McCartney and Trevor Kelly. This is a celebration of music not to be missed!
From the producers of ‘Do You Come Here Often’ and after two sell out tours, George Jones will host a brand new show celebrating songs from the 50’s and 60’s.
Featuring the music of iconic stars such as Bobby Darin, Bobby Vee, Neil Sedaka, Patsy Cline, Dusty Springfield and Petula Clark to the early Rock ‘n’ Roll songs from Elvis and the Four Seasons.
Tickets cost £20 and can be purchased at the Riverside Box Office in person , online or by phone 02870123123
