Friday 1st June 7:30pm
Kiwis Portrush
Portrush Film Theatre
Presents
BEST - ALL BY HIMSELF
Maradona. Pelé. Best. Northern Ireland's legendary star remains one of the most naturally gifted footballers there has ever been. Famously called the 'best player in the world' by Pelé, George Best galvanized Manchester United's five-year recovery from the tragedy of the Munich air crash. His skill and exuberance inspired them to win league titles and the European Cup, even though he was little more than a teenager. Tragically, his career in the upper echelons of sport was over before he turned 29, the result of his bruising battle with alcoholism and the crushing pressure of modern fame. (After all, this was Britain in the frenzy of Beatle-mania and 1960s youth culture, where Best was dubbed 'El Beatle' by the world's media.) Producer John Battsek (2016's Oscar-nominated Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom, The Imposter, Project Nim) and director Daniel Gordon re-team after their acclaimed, Emmy-nominated Hillsborough to deliver a heart-breaking portrait of one of the world's truly great sporting talents, whose extraordinary gift was decimated by his own addiction.
All of June
Flowerfield Arts Centre
The Robert Sellars Bequest
A Collection of Relief Prints, Woodcuts & Etchings
Artist and print maker Robert Sellar gifted a collection of his work to Flowerfield Arts Centre before he died at the venerable age of 92. A quiet man he was admired as a master print maker and his work is comparable with other post-modernist printmakers like Julian Trevelyan and Eric Ravilious.
Each year we exhibit his work for the public to enjoy and to say “thank you Mr Sellar” for your extraordinary gift.
If they stitched it, painted it, potted it, fired it, sketched it, melted it, wrote it or hammered it, then the students at Flowerfield Arts Centre Creative Classes are about to give the world an opportunity to see their fabulous artwork.
Come and help celebrate the creative achievements of these dedicated alumni and see their wonderful work which makes up this year’s Student Show.
The Flowerfield Galleries open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays.
The Galleries also open on evenings when the centre is open late for creative classes.
Call (028) 7083 1400 if you’re planning an evening visit.
Admission is absolutely free.
With the success of the Ford Fair 2016 and approx. 10,000 visitors we have had to make the decision to move to a bigger and better site.. just minutes away.
Participant Entry: Please note that the pre-entry fee is £10. Pre entry closes on 15th May. If anyone wishes to enter on the day of the event, the fee is £15. We would like to encourage everyone to pre-enter, to allow your entry to be processed and to help speed up your access on the morning of the event.
Tickets Available from Riverside Box Office. Tickets £12 concessions £8
The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival was started to celebrate the local culture, heritage and produce. It is a two day event showcasing music, food, the arts and delivering a unique experience for everyone. The concept of the festival was developed by Bushmills Traders Association but has been adopted by the local Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The name came from the world renowned Bushmills Distillery and the salmon which inhabit the River Bush. Bushmills was originally known as Portcaman. In the 1600’s it became a small industrial settlement and important centre for corn and flax, milling, spade, paper and whiskey production. The river one powered seven mills along it’s stretch through the village. The flax mill later generated renewable electricity which powered the Giant’s Causeway tram. Bushmills is the ‘Gateway to the Giant’s Causeway’. The first licence to distil whiskey was granted to the Bushmills Distillery in 1608 and it is now a well-known tourist attraction.
The festival incorporates whiskey tasting and visitors can learn about how it is made. The festival features cookery demonstrations by a celebrity chef and also local chefs with locally sourced produce. Restaurants and eateries in the town have offers promoting locally sourced salmon and/or Bushmills Whiskey as key ingredients. As well as celebrating local salmon and whiskey the festival showcases other local produce including chocolates, cheeses, ice cream, preserves, jams, crafts etc. at the Causeway Coast and Glens Artisan Market on Saturday 17th. This is supported with various artists performing music or dance routines on a stage in the town centre. There are workshops for children with various other activities for them.
One day workshop packed full of sewing tips and techniques for students of mixed abilities, Angie Kelly will show you how to get to grips with a sewing machine and learn the basic skills to get you going. Please note the men are welcome to enrol for this workshop as well as the girls! Bring your own sewing machine if you have one. Max No. Students: 8 per class.
Cost £25
Mr Hullabaloo is a delightful storyteller and performer who is incredibly popular with audiences of young children right across Ireland
The new show from the most exciting Dance and Drama Academy in the North West
Victoria Lagan Dance and Drama is delighted to be once again performing its annual summer showcase at The Riverside Theatre Coleraine.
VLDD is the longest running dance and drama studio in the north coast area with classes running 6 days a week.
VLDD prides itself on training performers to a pre-professional level with many past VLDD pupils currently studying performing arts in London.
This summer showcase will highlights all of 2017 trainings - some of the dance styles performed in this showcase will include, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics and commercial. VLDD drama students will also be performing some of their LAMDA Acting exam pieces.
Victoria Lagan Dance and Drama is the first and only dance school in Northern Ireland to be qualified with the National Association of Teachers of Dance in Contemporary and will be showcasing some of their exam syllabus.
VLDD currently holds 1st place titles in The Northern Ireland Dance Championships for Contemporary and Jazz styles.
This is an exciting showcase of what this studio has to offer - not a night to miss!
Each year we exhibit his work for the public to enjoy and to say “thank you Mr Sellar” for your extraordinary gift.
The Flowerfield Galleries open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays.
The Galleries also open on evenings when the centre is open late for creative classes.
Call (028) 7083 1400 if you’re planning an evening visit.
Admission is absolutely free.
The UK’s best AC/DC tribute act come to the North Coast for a one off special gig.
If you love AC/DC then you’ll love their high energy performance…a show not to be missed.
Advance tickets £10 available from Ticketmaster
Doors: 9.30pm // Adm: £14 on door // The Dockers
www.hellsbells.info
Northern Regional College Level 3 Performing Arts and Music students based at Ballymoney Campus, in association with Northern Lights Production Company, present the fully original show ‘School of Legends’ at the Riverside Theatre on 2 and 3 June 2017.
Following the success of ‘Our House’ last year, School of Legends is a walk through the decades of stage and screen legends from Michael Jackson to Harry Potter through a mix of music, drama and dance, fused into a theatrical show celebrating the life and times of then and now.
Paul McMaster, Northern Regional College course co-ordinator explains: “Performing ‘School of Legends’ will provide the students with a platform to showcase their newly developed skills in Drama, Dance and Music. This invaluable experience will not only give the performing arts and music students the opportunity to perform in a professional theatre.”
Aaron Henderson and Kieran McKernan play the roles of Mickey and Eddie from ‘Blood Brothers’. Mr and Mrs Thenadier from ‘Les Miserables’ are played by Margie Johnston and Kieran McKernan, while David Kirkwood is John Val Jean. Also included is the‘Mad Hatter played by Shea Eastwood and Amy Winehouse played by Clarice Taggart. The ‘One Day More’ cast includes Cosette (Chloe Howard) and Eponine (Courtney Patton). Level 3 Music Production students will be performing in the band throughout the show – members include lead guitarist Stephen Baird, guitarists Connor McCandless and Emette Mullan, drummer Aidy McWilliams, and keyboards Jonny Boyd their music lecturer.
Tickets are available from the Riverside Theatre box office.
The Galleries also open on evenings when the centre is open late for creative classes.
Call (028) 7083 1400 if you’re planning an evening visit.
Admission is absolutely free.
Friday 2nd June
Atlantic Bar Portrush
Hells Bells
The UK’s best AC/DC tribute act come to the North Coast for a one off special gig.
If you love AC/DC then you’ll love their high energy performance…a show not to be missed.
Advance tickets £10 available from Ticketmaster
Doors: 9.30pm // Adm: £14 on door // The Dockers
www.hellsbells.info
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June
Riverside Theatre Coleraine
Northern Regional College
Presents
SCHOOL OF LEGENDS
Northern Regional College Level 3 Performing Arts and Music students based at Ballymoney Campus, in association with Northern Lights Production Company, present the fully original show ‘School of Legends’ at the Riverside Theatre on 2 and 3 June 2017.
Following the success of ‘Our House’ last year, School of Legends is a walk through the decades of stage and screen legends from Michael Jackson to Harry Potter through a mix of music, drama and dance, fused into a theatrical show celebrating the life and times of then and now.
Paul McMaster, Northern Regional College course co-ordinator explains: “Performing ‘School of Legends’ will provide the students with a platform to showcase their newly developed skills in Drama, Dance and Music. This invaluable experience will not only give the performing arts and music students the opportunity to perform in a professional theatre.”
Aaron Henderson and Kieran McKernan play the roles of Mickey and Eddie from ‘Blood Brothers’. Mr and Mrs Thenadier from ‘Les Miserables’ are played by Margie Johnston and Kieran McKernan, while David Kirkwood is John Val Jean. Also included is the‘Mad Hatter played by Shea Eastwood and Amy Winehouse played by Clarice Taggart. The ‘One Day More’ cast includes Cosette (Chloe Howard) and Eponine (Courtney Patton). Level 3 Music Production students will be performing in the band throughout the show – members include lead guitarist Stephen Baird, guitarists Connor McCandless and Emette Mullan, drummer Aidy McWilliams, and keyboards Jonny Boyd their music lecturer.
Tickets are available from the Riverside Theatre box office.
For further information on performing arts and music technology courses at Northern Regional College visit www.nrc.ac.uk
3rd - 24th June
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Main Gallery
A Little Of What You Fancy
Flowerfield Students Annual Exhibition
If they stitched it, painted it, potted it, fired it, sketched it, melted it, wrote it or hammered it, then the students at Flowerfield Arts Centre Creative Classes are about to give the world an opportunity to see their fabulous artwork.
Come and help celebrate the creative achievements of these dedicated alumni and see their wonderful work which makes up this year’s Student Show.
The Flowerfield Galleries open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays.
The Galleries also open on evenings when the centre is open late for creative classes.
Call (028) 7083 1400 if you’re planning an evening visit.
Admission is absolutely free.
Sunday 4th June
Ford Fair
West Bay (also known as West Strand) Portrush
With the success of the Ford Fair 2016 and approx. 10,000 visitors we have had to make the decision to move to a bigger and better site.. just minutes away.
Participant Entry: Please note that the pre-entry fee is £10. Pre entry closes on 15th May. If anyone wishes to enter on the day of the event, the fee is £15. We would like to encourage everyone to pre-enter, to allow your entry to be processed and to help speed up your access on the morning of the event.
Trade Applications: Trade Stands are £50 per stand, for a standard size stand at 5m x 3m. Should your stand exceed these dimensions an additional £50 will be charged (per number of standard stand spaces required). If you have any queries regarding your stand please do not hesitate to contact our Trade Village coordinator Kieron McCoppin on mccoppin123@btinternet.com.
PLEASE NOTE: 2017 is an exciting year for us all, with a move to an even bigger and better location – West Bay, Portrush awaits your arrival!
BDG go to the movies with Strictly come dancing in the Lodge Hotel Tickets £10
10.30am-12noon. Cost: £25
Time for the toddlers to get a chance to make, paint, draw and craft with Linda! Parents are welcome to stay and help.
Materials supplied but please wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Maximum 12 places.
Horse judging at 11am. Stalls, bouncy castle, Braemar ice cream, BBQ by Castlerock Scouts akela Castlerock, Parade of Clydesdales at 3pm
All proceeds will be going to Marie Curie
Portrush Beach & Coastal Path Walk to Dunluce Castle (5 & 8 miles) - We are very excited to be offering this walk which takes you onto Whiterocks Beach with its breathtaking coastal views (suitable for buggies). The 8 mile walk continues from Whiterocks Beach to Dunluce Castle, following the coastal dunes (NB: this section of the walk is not suitable for buggies).
Now in its 37th year, Northern Ireland Hospice is calling on people from all walks of life to get behind its popular annual fundraising Hospice Walk campaign this spring.
The charity, which cares for babies, children, teenagers and adults with life-limiting conditions, aims to raise £100k from walks across Northern Ireland to help continue to provide people here with the highest quality palliative care at home and in the hospice when they need it most.
The 2017 Hospice Walks will take place in 9 stunning locations across the province in April, May and June, with the additional option for supporters to hold their own walk events in their local areas or organisations.
Ballylough Living History Trust: a small charity set up to research and develop the Ballylough site, through education & commmunity groups.
PLEASE NOTE: 2017 is an exciting year for us all, with a move to an even bigger and better location – West Bay, Portrush awaits your arrival!
Friday 9th June
Ballywillan Drama Group
Lodge Hotel Coleraine
Starting Saturday 10th June 2017 for three weeks
Flowerfield Arts Centre Portstewart
Splish Splash Toddlers
10.30am-12noon. Cost: £25
Time for the toddlers to get a chance to make, paint, draw and craft with Linda! Parents are welcome to stay and help.
Materials supplied but please wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Maximum 12 places.
Saturday 10th June
Castlerock Clydesdale Show & Funday
Horse judging at 11am. Stalls, bouncy castle, Braemar ice cream, BBQ by Castlerock Scouts akela Castlerock, Parade of Clydesdales at 3pm
All proceeds will be going to Marie Curie
Saturday 10th June
NI Hospice Walk
Portrush Beach & Coastal Path Walk to Dunluce Castle (5 & 8 miles) - We are very excited to be offering this walk which takes you onto Whiterocks Beach with its breathtaking coastal views (suitable for buggies). The 8 mile walk continues from Whiterocks Beach to Dunluce Castle, following the coastal dunes (NB: this section of the walk is not suitable for buggies).
Now in its 37th year, Northern Ireland Hospice is calling on people from all walks of life to get behind its popular annual fundraising Hospice Walk campaign this spring.
The charity, which cares for babies, children, teenagers and adults with life-limiting conditions, aims to raise £100k from walks across Northern Ireland to help continue to provide people here with the highest quality palliative care at home and in the hospice when they need it most.
The 2017 Hospice Walks will take place in 9 stunning locations across the province in April, May and June, with the additional option for supporters to hold their own walk events in their local areas or organisations.
Sat 10th - Sun 11th June
Ballylough Living History Trust
Ballylough Living History Trust: a small charity set up to research and develop the Ballylough site, through education & commmunity groups.
Ballylough, 53 Castlecat Road, Bushmills
Community multi-period re-enactment festival with Vikings, Norse, Norman, mediaeval, Georgians, Victorians.....Stalls, vintage cars, bouncy castles, assault course and orienteering also on site. The Festival has been joined by the Bushmills Community Association to help run the event. They will provide teas and coffees as a fund raiser for the association. The schedule of events and stall holders list will be updated regularly from the start of June.
Admission adults £4 and under 16s £1.
Everyone welcome, Portrush Film Theatre. Doors open 7pm
A selection of songs from your very favourite musicals
Directed by the McMaster Brothers, Edwin Brown and Kelly Neill (who rang Riverside's highly successful Youth Theatre for 8 years) come, see and be a part of the magic that is the musicals
Thursday 15th June
MOONLIGHT
Portrush Film Theatre (Kiwis)
It has become, perhaps, one of the biggest mistakes in Academy Award history, as La La Land was mistakenly called out for the Best Picture instead of the real winner Moonlight. Moonlight charts the life of Chiron across three defining chapters of his life – starting out as a young black man growing up in turbulent Miami, it follows his ongoing struggles with his sexuality and unstable family life. As we follow his life through his teenage years and into manhood – the film becomes a much broader inspection into identity as a whole. Showing how his damaged upbringing with drug-addict mother Paula, and high school tussles shape his road ahead. The New Yorker – “Did I ever imagine, during my anxious, closeted childhood, that I’d live long enough to see a movie like “Moonlight,”
This film has been supported by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through the Micro-Grant Programme.
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th June at 8pm
Riverside Theatre Coleraine
Encore Productions presents
THE MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS
A selection of songs from your very favourite musicals
Directed by the McMaster Brothers, Edwin Brown and Kelly Neill (who rang Riverside's highly successful Youth Theatre for 8 years) come, see and be a part of the magic that is the musicals
A night for the whole family to enjoy.
Tickets Available from Riverside Box Office. Tickets £12 concessions £8
Sat 17th - Sun 18th June
Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival
The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival was started to celebrate the local culture, heritage and produce. It is a two day event showcasing music, food, the arts and delivering a unique experience for everyone. The concept of the festival was developed by Bushmills Traders Association but has been adopted by the local Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The name came from the world renowned Bushmills Distillery and the salmon which inhabit the River Bush. Bushmills was originally known as Portcaman. In the 1600’s it became a small industrial settlement and important centre for corn and flax, milling, spade, paper and whiskey production. The river one powered seven mills along it’s stretch through the village. The flax mill later generated renewable electricity which powered the Giant’s Causeway tram. Bushmills is the ‘Gateway to the Giant’s Causeway’. The first licence to distil whiskey was granted to the Bushmills Distillery in 1608 and it is now a well-known tourist attraction.
The festival incorporates whiskey tasting and visitors can learn about how it is made. The festival features cookery demonstrations by a celebrity chef and also local chefs with locally sourced produce. Restaurants and eateries in the town have offers promoting locally sourced salmon and/or Bushmills Whiskey as key ingredients. As well as celebrating local salmon and whiskey the festival showcases other local produce including chocolates, cheeses, ice cream, preserves, jams, crafts etc. at the Causeway Coast and Glens Artisan Market on Saturday 17th. This is supported with various artists performing music or dance routines on a stage in the town centre. There are workshops for children with various other activities for them.
Saturday 24th June 10.30am-4pm
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Make An Apron in a Day
One day workshop packed full of sewing tips and techniques for students of mixed abilities, Angie Kelly will show you how to get to grips with a sewing machine and learn the basic skills to get you going. Please note the men are welcome to enrol for this workshop as well as the girls! Bring your own sewing machine if you have one. Max No. Students: 8 per class.
Cost £25
Saturday 24th June at 4pm
Riverside Theatre Coleraine
MR HULLABALOO'S ENCHANTED TEA PARTY
Mr Hullabaloo is a delightful storyteller and performer who is incredibly popular with audiences of young children right across Ireland
Hear ye Hear ye!
Prepare to step into a magical world of enchantment with Mr Hullabaloo the storyteller as we proudly present our Enchanted Tea Party show live on stage!
Through the magic of live storytelling combined with puppetry and beautiful scenery you and your family will be transported to our kingdom of dreams to meet lots of your storybook friends.
We invite you all to step inside the pages of a magical storybook
Prepare to step into a magical world of enchantment with Mr Hullabaloo the storyteller as we proudly present our Enchanted Tea Party show live on stage!
Through the magic of live storytelling combined with puppetry and beautiful scenery you and your family will be transported to our kingdom of dreams to meet lots of your storybook friends.
We invite you all to step inside the pages of a magical storybook
Tickets Available from Riverside Box Office Tickets £7
Fiona Trotter trio returns to Crusoes. Sassy Jazz and three course meal £35 per ticket. A beautiful and intimate venue that allows you to bring your own wine
Saturday 24th June 7pm
Crusoes Coffee Shop
29 Sea Road, BT51 4TN Castlerock
Fiona Trotter trio returns to Crusoes. Sassy Jazz and three course meal £35 per ticket. A beautiful and intimate venue that allows you to bring your own wine
Saturday 24th June 8pm
Rathmore Golf Club
80's FANCYDRESS Night
In aid of Portrush Theatre Company
£8 per ticket (available from Jingles or Rathmore)
Supper supplied by The Newbridge and Tides.
£8 per ticket (available from Jingles or Rathmore)
Supper supplied by The Newbridge and Tides.
Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th June at 8pm
Riverside Theatre Coleraine
Victoria Lagan Dance and Drama Productions presents
THE VLDD SUMMER 2017 SHOWCASE
The new show from the most exciting Dance and Drama Academy in the North West
Victoria Lagan Dance and Drama is delighted to be once again performing its annual summer showcase at The Riverside Theatre Coleraine.
VLDD is the longest running dance and drama studio in the north coast area with classes running 6 days a week.
VLDD prides itself on training performers to a pre-professional level with many past VLDD pupils currently studying performing arts in London.
This summer showcase will highlights all of 2017 trainings - some of the dance styles performed in this showcase will include, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics and commercial. VLDD drama students will also be performing some of their LAMDA Acting exam pieces.
Victoria Lagan Dance and Drama is the first and only dance school in Northern Ireland to be qualified with the National Association of Teachers of Dance in Contemporary and will be showcasing some of their exam syllabus.
VLDD currently holds 1st place titles in The Northern Ireland Dance Championships for Contemporary and Jazz styles.
This is an exciting showcase of what this studio has to offer - not a night to miss!
