Riverside Theatre
Luther
Wed 1 Nov, 8PM
This remarkable anniversary is commemorated with a production of ‘LUTHER’ by John Osborne, an award winning play presented by Centre Stage Theatre Company. Osborne is one of the most significant and influential playwrights of 20th century theatre, best known for his ground-breaking ‘Look Back in Anger’.
‘Luther’ gives a powerful portrait of the monk as he agonizes with his doubts and disillusions and subsequently the consequences of his world-shattering cry for Church reform.
Tickets £15/ £12 Concession
Silences
No Oil Paintings (support)
Thursday 2nd November 8pm
HEADLINE ACT NOW CONFIRMED FOR OUR FIRST STENDHAL SESSION ON 2nd NOVEMBER ... hot from Glastonbury this year ... the SILENCES.
Silences, led by singer and songwriter Conchur White (with the line-up completed by Christopher Harbinson, Breándan White, Jonathan Downing and Michael Keyes) – have received critical acclaim for their three EPs ‘Nevernames’, ’Sister Snow’ and ‘Luna’. The Irish based act have received considerable support from the likes of Annie Mac, Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart (BBC Radio 1) as well as Clash, Other Voices, XFM, Amazing Radio, RTE, Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol).
Silences’ music has been streamed over five million times on Spotify and they have become one of the most talked about acts from Northern Ireland.
Highlights in the last year have included much talked about performances at BBC Introducing (Latitude), Reeperbahn, The Great Escape and Electric Picnic as well as their first UK and Irish tours. This tour included a show in O2 Shepherd’s Bush. In addition Silences were asked to take part in the British Council’s “UK Music On The Go’ advertising campaign. This initiative promoted Silences’ music and image across four major cities in China alongside acts like ‘Young Fathers’ and ‘Prides’. At the conclusion of the campaign Silences’ were voted as the most popular act. .
Working closely with producers Declan Legge (SOAK/Ciaran Lavery) Silences have managed to capture a sound which has been described by the BBC as beautifully understated and extremely inventive. Comparisons have been drawn to Jeff Buckley, Alt-J and Death Cab For Cutie.
Now you don’t have to wait until next Summer to get your favourite festival fix.
Award Winning music and arts extravaganza, the Stendhal Festival is bringing a piece of the magic of Ballymully Cottage Farm to the Riverside this Autumn.
Named Irelands Best Small Festival three times in the past four years, Stendhal Festival is an annual exponent of all things creative. With Music, Comedy, Poetry, Theatre, Dance, Contemporary art and much, much,more, Stendhal has grown to be the biggest grass-roots camping festival inNorthern Ireland.
These evening intend to be little gems full oftheir unique festival magic, with wonderful musicians and arts experiences.
22The Matchmaker - JB Keane
Friday 3rd November 8pm
The play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country. At the centre of this celebrated production is John B Keane’s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his unparalleled way with words.
John B. Keane takes us back to a simpler time, when even phones were few and far between and the only web was one left behind by spiders.
The Outlaw Country Show
Saturday 4th November 8pm
The Outlaw Country Show features the songs of Steve Earle, Guy Clarke, Townes Van Zandt, Willy Nelson, Ray Wylie Hubbard and John Prine.
The Show has attracted sell-out crowds for Culture Ireland Night, in The Duke of York, Belfast, Out to Lunch Festival in The Black Box,Belfast and Bangor Chamber of Commerce.
Expect to hear:- LAF reeway, Hello in There, If I Needed You, Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow UpTo Be Cowboys, Angel From Montgomery, Techumse Valley, Desperados Waiting On ATrain, Up Against The Wall Red Neck Mother, Goodbye, Let Him Roll, Pancho andLefty, All of Me, Anyhow I Love You, Lake Marie, Copperhead Road and much more …
Tickets £11
Romeo and Juliet
Tue Nov 7th 8pm
Ballet Ireland re-stage their hugely successful production of Romeo & Juliet, choreographed by Morgann Runacre-Temple. The result is a ballet with a dazzling combination of passion and hatred, comedy and high tragedy.
Tickets £17 /£14 Concession
Evening with Kristina Rihanoff & Tristan MacManus
Thurs 9th Nov 8pm
Witness amazing Ballroom and Latin routines such as the Waltz, the Paso Doble, the Samba and favourites the Charleston and the Argentine Tango.
Kristina appeared on the BBC hit show for eight years, with her partners including Jason Donovan, Ben Cohen, Daniel O'Donnell, John Sergeant and Simon Webbe - with whom she made the final.
Tristan starred in two series of the BBC hit show, with singer Jamelia and also 'Mrs Brown's Boys' star Jennifer Gibney. He also appeared on five seasons of the American equivalent, 'Dancing with the Stars', partnering with Pamela Anderson and Gladys Knight, to name a few.
*SPECIAL VIP ticket available: £45 (to meet the starsafterwards and get a signed programme).
Tickets £27 / £25 Concession / £45 VIP
*Suitable for 5-12 year olds
For all budding mini-scientists out there!
Science Magic is a show where multi-award winning Irish comedian Donal Vaughan performs tricks using everyday items whilst explaining the science principals behind them. Despite the name, it is not really a magic show. The tricks are based on scientific phenomena, rather than illusion and trickery. All the tricks are performed using everyday items that you can find around your home so that the audience can try all the tricks themselves afterwards.
Science Magic
Sat 11th Nov 4pm
*Suitable for 5-12 year olds
For all budding mini-scientists out there!
Science Magic is a show where multi-award winning Irish comedian Donal Vaughan performs tricks using everyday items whilst explaining the science principals behind them. Despite the name, it is not really a magic show. The tricks are based on scientific phenomena, rather than illusion and trickery. All the tricks are performed using everyday items that you can find around your home so that the audience can try all the tricks themselves afterwards.
Tickets £7
Spanish Flamenco Ballet
Tue 24 Nov 8pm
Vicente Renero Compania de Danza presents
Suite Española (Spanish Suite)
Audiences will experience an unforgetable night with the Compania de Danza de Vicente Rener.
8 dancers and 3 musicians take you on a journey all over Spain using Spanish classical, folkloric and the most pure flamenco types of dance.
Witness the amazing passion and talent of our musicians live on stage taking you through their world of flamenco, respecting the authenticity of their art.The visual impact is guaranteed by the stunning vibrant costumes and amazing lighting on stage.
Micky Bartlett - Typical
Wed 15th Nov 8pm
Micky Bartlett has hit 30 and he’s unapologetically taking on the big issues: racism, sexism, his doctor telling him to avoid dairy. Don’t miss Northern Ireland’s favourite stand-up from BBC’s Bad Language, Monumental and Radio 4’s State of the Nations with his funniest hour yet. Or so he hopes…bloody typical!
‘Consistently funny… In years to come, people will be talking about the first time they saw Micky Bartlett’ (Adam Hills).
‘A stand-up natural with great command of the audience and engaging everyman… A masterful way of delivering with punch and style… for a devastating pay-off. Impressive!’ **** (Chortle.co.uk).
Tickets £12
The Garth Brooks Story featuring Trevor Smith and his 'Friends in Low Places' band have been touring Ireland and parts of Europe for over 5 years now. THis incredibly successful show pays tribute to the biggest selling solo artist of the 90's and country music legend Garth Brooks!
Trevor Smith and Friends in Low Places
Fri 17th Nov 8pm
Tickets £19.50
In concert with special guest BIG CHIEF FLAMING STAR
Ireland's top showband is back at the Riverside Theatre for one night only.
Regarded as one of the most entertaining Irish bands on the road, they are embarking on another nostalgic concert tour featuring by public demand, the original Big Chief Flaming Star (Noel Brady), as a special guest for this concert.
it should be a fantastic show, belting out Indians hits ranging from 1971 up until the present.
The Indians 2017
Saturday 18th November 8pm
Ireland's top showband is back at the Riverside Theatre for one night only.
Regarded as one of the most entertaining Irish bands on the road, they are embarking on another nostalgic concert tour featuring by public demand, the original Big Chief Flaming Star (Noel Brady), as a special guest for this concert.
it should be a fantastic show, belting out Indians hits ranging from 1971 up until the present.
Tickets £17.50
Christmas Gothic
Thur 23rd Nov 8pm
‘A classy one-woman show...undeniably atmospheric, and the images that Vaughan evokes in the theatre linger for a while after you’ve left her dark parlour, haunting you still.’ (The Stage)
Christmas: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and visitations; a time of … ghosts?
Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the deep, wintry dark…
Following the international touring success that was Female Gothic, Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the goose-flesh for dark Christmas nights.
Tickets £15 / £13 Concession
Clubsound
Sat 25th Nov 8pm
Clubsound, Ireland’s premier comedy showband returns to the Riverside.
The band were part of the Ulster heartbeat through the troubles and helped people forget their worries. With comic songs like, Belfast, Belfast, Tonga LOL, Daddy’s Wee Balloons, Nigel Courtney, The Reluctant Exile and The Singing Farmer, becoming sure fire favourites with crowds throughout Ulster’s thriving cabaret scene. It wasn’t just their comedy that won hearts. The members of the band are all gifted musicians, be it playing a Glen Millar Medley, a traditional folk song such as ‘Mary from Dungloe or their tribute to the super B’s – The Beachboys, The Beatles and The Bee Gees. Clubsound were the most successful showband group from Northern Ireland from the 1960s to the 1990s. The current line up features George Jones, David McKnight, Barry Woods, Alan McCartney and Jimmy Black.
Tickets £19
Legends of American Country
Thur 30th Nov 8pm
Following a sell-out UK tour in 2016 Europe's No 1 Country music show "The Legends of American Country" makes its Riverside Theatre debut for fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics.
The 2017 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Alan Jackson and 4 brand new tributes to icons George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Patsy Cline and Don Williams in this must see extravaganza. The show features 3 fantastic singers in Rod McAuley Joe Moore and Tracey McAuley all backed by the superb Keltic Storm andcoupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way to Nashville and back.
Tickets £17.50
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Felix
Thursday 9 November, 10am
An uplifting South African film about a 13-year-old talented musician who must earn a place in his new school’s jazz concert. Suitable for 7-14 years. 2013.
Certificate U. Running time 94 mins.
A Paraguayan children’s orchestra who play instruments created solely from landfill travel the
world in this inspiring and uplifting documentary. Suitable for 7-14 years.
Needs no introduction. The Lion King is one of the most popular Disney animated musicals ever.
Emotionally stirring, richly drawn, and beautifully animated, The Lion King stands tall within Disney's pantheon of classic family films.
Not to be missed on the big screen!
Saturday Night Fever is celebrating its 40th Anniversay this year and Portrush Film Theatre is hosting a special Saturday Night Screening for your viewing pleasure....
More Details to follow about a possible disco after-party...
If you enjoyed our Dirty Dancing night, you'll love this!! :)
Certificate U. Running time 94 mins.
Their Finest
Friday 10 November, 10am
During World War II, a young woman discovers she has an inspiring way with words when she is taken on as a scriptwriter for propaganda films. Starring Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton. Suitable for 11+ years. 2016.
Certificate 12A. Running time 117 mins
Landfill Harmonic
16th Nov
A Paraguayan children’s orchestra who play instruments created solely from landfill travel theworld in this inspiring and uplifting documentary. Suitable for 7-14 years.
Certificate U. Running time 84 mins.
In 1879 Paris, an orphan girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina takes on the identity of another in order to enrol at a prestigious ballet school. Suitable for 5-11 years.
Film Hub N.I. in partnership with Belfast Film Festival, are pleased to be supporting a regional tour of locally produced thriller Bad Day For The Cut starring Nigel O’ Neill and Susan Lynch.
In this witty and ultra-violent thriller, a mild-mannered farmer sets off on a bloody quest for vengeance after his elderly mother is murdered. As he tracks her killers through the criminal underworld of Belfast, he begins to realize that there was a darker side to his beloved mother--and to himself.
Shot in Belfast and Templepatrick, the film wowed audiences at Sundance Film Festival (the movie became the first feature-length production made in Northern Ireland ever to be presented at the event) and Belfast Film Festival earlier this year, and now film lovers across Northern Ireland will have the chance to catch it as the film tours around each of the six counties.
My Life as a Courgette's silly title and adorable characters belie a sober story whose colorful visuals delight the senses even as it braves dark emotional depths.
Award winning and Oscar nominated. Don't miss this truly touching and wonderfully crafted animation in our theatre. Suitable for audiences both young and old.
Ballerina
17th Nov
In 1879 Paris, an orphan girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina takes on the identity of another in order to enrol at a prestigious ballet school. Suitable for 5-11 years.
Certificate U. Running time 89 mins
Tom Russell in Concert 18th Nov 8 PM
Tickets £22
Tom’s coming this way! On the release of his new record Folk Hotel, on 8 September with 13 new Tom Russell
original songs and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Just like Tom Thumb’s Blues” as a duet with Joe Ely, (Augie Meyers
and Eliza Gilkyson also appear!), he will start out on his year-long world tour, arriving in Ireland for four dates
in November. Described as the best songwriter of the generation following Bob Dylan, his songs have been
recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nanci Griffith, K.D. Lang, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Ian Tyson, Iris Dement,
Joe Ely, and a hundred others.
For more details and updates, visit www.tomrussell.com
Tom’s coming this way! On the release of his new record Folk Hotel, on 8 September with 13 new Tom Russell
original songs and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Just like Tom Thumb’s Blues” as a duet with Joe Ely, (Augie Meyers
and Eliza Gilkyson also appear!), he will start out on his year-long world tour, arriving in Ireland for four dates
in November. Described as the best songwriter of the generation following Bob Dylan, his songs have been
recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nanci Griffith, K.D. Lang, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Ian Tyson, Iris Dement,
Joe Ely, and a hundred others.
For more details and updates, visit www.tomrussell.com
Portrush Film Theatre
November 9th 19:30
In this witty and ultra-violent thriller, a mild-mannered farmer sets off on a bloody quest for vengeance after his elderly mother is murdered. As he tracks her killers through the criminal underworld of Belfast, he begins to realize that there was a darker side to his beloved mother--and to himself.
Shot in Belfast and Templepatrick, the film wowed audiences at Sundance Film Festival (the movie became the first feature-length production made in Northern Ireland ever to be presented at the event) and Belfast Film Festival earlier this year, and now film lovers across Northern Ireland will have the chance to catch it as the film tours around each of the six counties.
November 11th 14:00
Award winning and Oscar nominated. Don't miss this truly touching and wonderfully crafted animation in our theatre. Suitable for audiences both young and old.
November 18th 14:00
Emotionally stirring, richly drawn, and beautifully animated, The Lion King stands tall within Disney's pantheon of classic family films.
Not to be missed on the big screen!
November 25th 19:30
More Details to follow about a possible disco after-party...
If you enjoyed our Dirty Dancing night, you'll love this!! :)
Other Entertainment
Friday 3rd Nov 2017
Table Quiz Port Hotel
Sat 4th November 10am
Magheraboy Hotel
RNLI Coffee Morning
Please come and support our local Lifeboat, at our Coffee Morning, next Saturday, 10 am-12 noon, at the Magherabuoy Hotel, which has given us great support as their Charity of the Year.
Cake stall, raffle and Lifeboat Shop with Christmas cards and gift ideas.
November 15th OCHO Tapas
Paella Cookery Class
Restaurant week .. Paella cookery class
Paella cookery class 15th Nov
Learn how to cook the perfect Paella and create your own Sangria. £35 per person in groups of 2 or more.
Spanish Bread Board with Dips and Oils and Glass of cava.
Learn to cook Paella from scratch and make your own Sangria .
places limted call now to book
November 15th Blackrock House B&B Portrush
Come enjoy a wonderful relaxed evening of food, fun and friendship. Chef Rob Curley - Ulster Local Food Hero 2016 & Best NI Food Story nominee -will serve a 6 course bespoke surprise menu of delicious produce from the Causeway Coast & Slemish Market Garden, Ballymena, for a unique menu not to be missed!
Arrival 7.00pm, Dining 7.15pm to 10pm. To Book message Slemish Market Supper Club or Blackrock B&B on Facebook or phone Rob Curley 0044 75478 04975 or Nicola Neill 07779 336 885
£55.00 per head welcome to BYO
Atlantic Sessions
Portstewart November 16th - November 19th
A high quality, musical feast, showcasing original music. From traditional to contemporary and electric to acoustic, Atlantic Sessions has emerged as a permanent feature on the cultural calendar creating an energetic, vibrant atmosphere in the pubs, hotels, coffee shops and town halls across Portrush, Portstewart and Portballintrae.
The Free Music Trail, will feature over 40 live original music gigs at various venues, with headline ticketed acts performing at Town Halls and at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart. Atlantic Sessions offers a platform for up and coming talent as well as established artists from across Northern Ireland and beyond to bring their music beyond the urban hubs.
The majority of gigs are all Free. Look out for more details and headline gigs to be announced.
For latest info visit www.atlanticsessions.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticsessions or follow us on twitter @AtlanticSess.
Anchor Complex Portstewart
Atlantic Bar Portrush
Fri 3rd Nov
Natalia & Ciara
Atlantic Acoustic Live in the bar presents our regular special night of music sessions from the best local musicians.
With Natalia Morelli on vocals & Ciara Butcher on guitar.
Usual drinks promos available.
Music from: 10.30pm // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Sat 4th Nov
Night Train
We welcome back DJ Hedges and Funky Fresh Phil on the vinyl selections for a Northern Soul, Ska & Indie special in the Atlantic Bar.Expect all the classics some rarities being spun. Drinks promos all night.
Music from: 10pm // Adm: FREE // Top Bar
Fri 10th Nov
Antidote Sound System
Join The Antidote DJs for our regular selection of the finest Reggae, Dub, Funk, Soul, Breaks, Hip-Hop & DnB in the Atlantic Bar.Big screen visuals, drinks promos etc.
10pm-late // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Sat 11th Nov
The Swedish Railway Orchestra
The Swedish Railway Orchestra is an electronic musical project led by Rob Smith, based in Dublin Ireland.
TSRO is a project that makes instrumental alternative dance music and chill wave. The debut album Northern Lights was released in September 2016 to acclaim. References to Kraftwerk, LCD Soundsystem and Yello were prominent according to the music press. The follow up, a five track EP called Late Night was released late 2016.
Doors: 9.30pm // Adm: £FREE // Lounge
Fri 17th Nov
Gareth Dunlop, Rory Nellis, Joshua Burnside
As part of the Atlantic Sessions 2017 we feature one of their Headline Events. Gareth Dunlop, Rory Nellis, Joshua Burnside with full live bands.
In association with Bushmills Irish Whiskey and supported by Arts and Business Northern Ireland.
7pm-11pm // Advance Tickets: £10 // The Dockers
Fri 17th Nov
Snake Eyes – DJ Joe Lindsay
As part of the Atlantic Sessions 2017 in association with Bushmills Irish Whiskey we welcome celebrity Disc Jockey Joe Lindsay to the bar for a night of whiskey soaked records…Music from: 10.30pm // Adm: £FREE // Top Bar
Sat 18th Nov
Lonesome Highway Blues Band
Lonesome Highway Blues Band came together in late 2015 with one ambition and one ambition only, to enjoy playing the blues live! The band has many years gigging experience individually playing pubs/clubs/festivals in the UK and Ireland.Featuring Guitar/Vocals: Pete Simpson, Drums: Rob Cardwell, Keyboard: Roger Patterson, Bass BJ Davidson.
Doors: 9.30pm // Adm: £FREE // Top Bar
Sat 18th Nov
DJ Phil Taggart
As part of the Atlantic Sessions 2017 in association with Bushmills Irish Whiskey we welcome BBC Radio 1’s Phil Taggart.One of the youngest faces tearing up the night time on BBC Radio 1. His specialist Sunday 10pm show is a frenzied merry-go-round of everything from the dark and edgy wrath of bass music to the ambient sounds of the best up and coming producers… and all the grey in between. It’s fresh and fast paced, very much akin to his DJ sets.
His vibrant and versatile sets are packed full of energy and have made him a hit wherever he travels to play.
Music from: 10.30pm // Adm: £FREE // Dockers
Sun 19th Nov
The Ropey Brothers
Resident musicians Big John and Bo Shipwrecked (The Ropey Brothers) & guests.Usual drinks promos available.
Music from: 10pm // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Fri 24th Nov
The Foley Hucks
The Foley Hucks are an explosion of Blues and Rock, here for a good time, and a long time.
Vocals/Guitar – Mark Sheppard
Lead Guitar – Nick Hawryliw
Bass – Bo Sheppard
Drums – Jason McKirgan
Music from: 10.30pm // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Sat 25th Nov
Blackwater Conspiracy
The story of the band is the story of 5 guys from Northern Ireland who have been playing music all their lives. Having crossed paths frequently over the years they came together as Blackwater Conspiracy in the Summer of 2015, formed from the ashes of two of the country’s most popular local bands, Million Dollar Reload and Swanee River.
Support comes from Roll The Dice.
Doors: 9.30pm // Adm: £8 // The Dockers
