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PROGRAMME DECEMBER 2021 – MAY 2022

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                                               Offices in Cookstown
                                                      & Magherafelt

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                   PROGRAMME DECEMBER 2021 - MAY 2022
        WELCOME TO THE NEXT SEASON
Now we are in autumn and the festive
period approaches us, we thought it
                                                Helpful hints for
is the perfect time to share our brand          your visit
new programme! Our programmes are
always jam packed with entertainment            Arrive on time – all shows start at the
– and this one is no different!                 time advertised in the programme, and
                                                once curtain is up latecomers may not
With hilarious comedy shows and stand-          gain admission until the interval.
ups, this programme offers a barrel of
                                                To save time at the interval pre-order
laughs with Neil Delamere and his brand
                                                any drinks you require at the first floor
new show: Liminal in February 2022, the
                                                bar which is open to patrons before,
gang from Give My Head Peace are back
                                                during and after performances.
once again in March and the always funny
Conal Gallen returns in April. With all these   You can avail of the free parking
and more, you’re sure to have a laugh!          adjacent to the Burnavon.
It’s not just comedy in store at The            Cameras and recording devices are not
Burnavon, we have a wide variety of             permitted in the auditorium without prior
musical talents. Country music fans will        permission from Burnavon management.
have plenty of choice with our fabulous         All mobile phones must be switched
line up. Derek Ryan is joining us in February   off out of consideration for the
2022 for two night, the iconic Philomena        enjoyment of other patrons.
Begley returns to The Burnavon in March
and we have a show stopping, toe-tapping        Food, drink, E-cigarettes and vaporisers
night of music with ‘A Night with the           are not permitted in the auditorium.
Country Stars’ in April – and lots more too!    Smoking, E-cigarettes and vaporisers
                                                are not permitted inside the building.
And of course, our programme wouldn’t
be complete without a wide range
of workshops for children and adults            Keep connected
to get involved in. Our workshops
encourage arts and crafts. We have              We’d love to hear your feedback
wreath making for adults, Christmas             so please get in touch with us, or
crafts for kids and so much more.               join us on Facebook and Twitter.
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PROGRAMME DECEMBER 2021 - MAY 2022
WELCOMING YOU BACK
SAFELY TO PERFORMANCES
We are delighted to welcome you              proof include COVIDCert NI certificates
back to the Burnavon Theatre.                (travel certificate must be accompanied
Please note that due to covid,               by valid Government Issued Photo ID),
there will be some changes to your           Covid immunisation record cards and
visit. We will continue to operate           valid Government issued Photo ID), and
in line with the most up to date             any official documentation from outside
regulations set by the NI executive.         Northern Ireland such as the EU Digital
With this in mind, please read the           Covid Certificate or the NHS Covid Pass.
following information carefully and
share it with all other members of           OR Proof of a negative Lateral Flow
your party. If you booked tickets            Test taken no more than 48 hours in
on behalf of someone else, please            advance. This will be in the form of an
forward this information to them.            official SMS message which you will
                                             receive after completing and registering
From 2022:                                   your Lateral Flow Test result at https://
                                             www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result
The NI executive have removed social         OR Proof of natural immunity shown
distancing restrictions and therefore        by a positive PCR test result for Covid
we will be operating at full capacity.       issued between 30 and 180 days earlier.
                                             Any self-isolation period must have
For the protection of all audience
                                             elapsed before coming to the Theatre.
members and staff, we will only admit
ticketholders after they have completed      If you live in the Republic of Ireland, you
a Covid Status Check at the entrance         can demonstrate your COVID-19 status
to the Theatre. The Theatre will             using the EU Digital COVID Certificate
open one hour before performances            (DCC): www.gov.ie/en/publication/3a698-
begin, and we would encourage all            eu-digital-covid-certificate/
ticketholders to arrive early to allow
sufficient time to complete this check.      For those who are not vaccinated,
                                             the process for people to apply for a
Covid Status Check                           Covid exemption certificate on medical
                                             grounds has now been published at
As you will have seen recently,              https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/
governmental regulations are changing for    apply-covid-exemption-certificate
venues including The Burnavon Theatre.
It will be necessary for anyone aged 18+     How To Upload A
attending a performance at The Burnavon
Theatre to provide one of the following:
                                             Lateral Flow Test
Proof of full vaccination, with the second   If you are demonstrating your COVID-19
dose having been given at least 14 days      Status using an NHS Lateral Flow Test
before attending. Acceptable forms of        this should be taken within 48 hours

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                   PROGRAMME DECEMBER 2021 - MAY 2022
                         WELCOMING YOU BACK
                      SAFELY TO PERFORMANCES
of your arrival at the event you are            contact tracing should we be required
attending. You can order NHS Lateral            to contact you or provide information to
Flow Tests at https://www.gov.uk/order-         the Public Health Agency on request.
coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests .
Once you have taken your test, you will need    Covid Safety Measures
to report your result on the NHS website
                                                The safety of our staff and patrons
at https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-
                                                is our number one priority. We
rapid-lateral-flow-tests You will receive a
                                                have put in place the following
text or email notification confirming your
                                                measures to reduce the risk of Covid
negative test result, to present on entry.
                                                transmission once inside the Theatre:
A positive result from an NHS Lateral Flow
                                                • The wearing of face coverings
Test means it’s likely you had coronavirus
                                                  is required in all parts of the
when the test was done. You and
                                                  Theatre unless you are eating,
anyone you live with must not attend
                                                  drinking or exempt.
the venue and self-isolate immediately.
                                                • You will be asked to sanitise your
You are then advised to get a PCR test to
                                                  hands on arrival, hand sanitisers are
confirm your result as soon as possible.
                                                  available throughout the venue
We would ask that you have this information     • Contactless payment is available
ready on arrival at The Burnavon Theatre.       • Enhanced cleaning of the Theatre
Unfortunately failure to supply one of the        between performances.
required proof of entry documentations will
result in no entry to The Burnavon Theatre.     Food & Drink
Please note that if you or a member of
your party are displaying Covid symptoms        In line with our Covid 19 safety
or are required to self-isolate, you must       measures we encourage all patrons to
not come to The Burnavon Theatre.               pre- order an interval drink when they
                                                arrive. Each pre order will be assigned
Please note that if you or a member of          a table and Burnavon staff will direct
your party are displaying Covid symptoms        patrons to their table during the
or are required to self-isolate, you must       interval. Please note tables are limited
not come to the Theatre. All tickets in your    so we recommend you get here early to
booking will be exchanged or a credit note      secure your pre- order and your table.
given, as long as you let us know before
11am on the day of the performance.             We keep our Covid – secure measures
                                                under regular review and will update
Contact Tracing                                 our procedures in line with any new
                                                government guidance or requirements.
All tickets must be booked in advance. Please
ensure that up to date contact information is   We look forward to welcoming you
provided at the time of booking to support      back and hope you enjoy your visit.

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                         PROGRAMME DECEMBER 2021 - MAY 2022
                                               SEASON AT A GLANCE
    When                         What’s On                                   Page       What is it?

    Friday 10 December           Christmas Concert                             7          Music

    Sunday 19 December           Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs                 8      Children’s Show

    Thursday 30 December         Christmas Country Cracker                     8          Music

    Wednesdays 19 Jan - 23 Feb   Advanced Watercolours                        23     Adult Workshop

    Thursday 3 February          Neil Delamare                                 9         Comedy

    Saturday 5 February          Candle Making                                23    Children’s Workshop

    Friday 11 February           Phil Coulter                                  9          Music

    Saturday 12 February         Furniture Upcycling                          24     Adult Workshop

    Saturday 12 February         Jake O’Kane                                  10         Comedy

    Thursday 17 February         Jumping Clay                                 24    Children’s Workshop

    Thursday 17 February         An Evening with Johnny McEvoy in Concert     11          Music

    Friday 18 February           Tinfoil Art                                  25    Children’s Workshop

    Saturday 19 Feb              Minecraft Workshop                           25    Children’s Workshop

    Thursday 24 – 25 February    Derek Ryan                                   12          Music

    Saturday 5 March             3D Needle Felting                            26     Adult Workshop

    Saturday 5 March             Philomena Begley                             13          Music

    Friday 11 March              St. Patricks Concert                         13          Music

    Saturday 12 March            Colin Murphy: Colinization                   14         Comedy

    Saturday 19 March            Spring Wreath Making                         27     Adult Workshop

    Friday 25 - 26 March         Give My Head Peace                           15          Music

    Saturday 26 March            Silver Jewellery Making                      27     Adult Workshop

    Sunday 3 April               Lionel: A Tribute to Lionel Richie           16          Music

    Friday 8 April               The Field                                    17          Drama

    Saturday 9 April             Easter Fun Day                               22       Family Event

    Thursday 21 April            A Night With The Country Stars               17          Music

    Saturday 23 April            Flash Harry                                  18          Music

    Thursday 28 - 29 April       Sperrin Choir                                19          Music

    Saturday 30 April            Conal Gallen                                 19         Comedy

    Friday 6 May                 The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley               20          Drama

    Thursday 19 May              Sorry For Your Loss                          21         Comedy

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Christmas Concert
Friday 10 December | 8pm | £10 / £8 Concession
Join us at the Burnavon for our annual
Christmas Concert.
This year the show will feature the Sperrin
Choir. The choir will be singing favourite
songs from its repertoire, as well as a
few festive songs to get everyone in the
Christmas spirit.
Also appearing will be Bello Duo. Bello Duo
are a classical-crossover and musical theatre
singing couple from Co. Antrim. They have
featured on UTV, Virgin Media One and RTE.
After hitting No.1 in South Africa, No.4
in the UK vocal charts, and having their
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went on to make it to the final of ‘The Big
Deal’ performing for big names such as Boy
George in the 3 Arena, Dublin.
Prepare yourself for a night of spectacular
music featuring songs such as ‘The Prayer’,
‘Time to Say Goodbye’ and of course, some
Christmas Classics!

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               Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
               Presented by Mr Hullabaloo
               Sunday 19 December | 4pm
               Two Adults £24.00 | One Adult & One
               Child £22.00 | Two Children £20.00
               Mr. Hullabaloo Productions proudly presents this
               year`s pantomime spectacular - Snow White and
               the Seven Dwarfs. Join Mr. Hullabaloo and Friends
               on a magical fun filled musical adventure with an
               original script, music and lyrics created by the Mr.
               Hullabaloo team- Ian Kells and Noleen Esler.
               This diamond of a show features a wonderful all
               singing, all dancing cast alongside spectacular sets
               and dazzling costumes. All ages can join in the
               excitement as this timeless fairytale unfolds. So
               come along and prepare to be spellbound as we
               proudly present the “Fairest Panto Of Them All!”
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                                                                      Christmas
                                                                      Country Cracker
                                                                      Presented by JMG Music Group
                                                                      Thursday 30 December | 8pm | £25
                                                                      Back by popular demand the
                                                                      Christmas Country Cracker
                                                                      returns for another festive show
                                                                      of toe-tapping magic. The super
                                                                      line-up of 6 stars features the
                                                                      energetic Shawn Cuddy, the
                                                                      young sensation Owen Mac, the
                                                                      pure voice of Eamon McCann,
                                                                      the popular Shaun Loughrey,
                                                                      yodelling Kenny Archer and the
                                                                      truckers favourite Boxcar Brian
                                                                      who each will perform their
                                                                      trademark and Christmas hits
                                                                      with the talented Keltic Storm
                                                                      band making this a show you
                                                                      won’t want to miss!

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Neil Delamare
Presented by The Lisa Richards Agency
Thursday 3 February | 8pm | £22
Neil Delamere, star of BBC’s The Blame
Game, Fighting Talk and the Newsquiz,
hits the road again with his riotous
new stand-up show, Liminal. Expect
an evening perhaps best described as
Schrodinger’s chat as our wisecracking
comedic hero struggles to figure out this
strange new world.
“One lean, mean, comedy, killing
machine. *****”
The Herald
“A wryly brilliant live performer.”
The Sunday Times
“You’ll be hard pressed to find a more

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gifted comic.*****”
The Scotsman

                                            Phil Coulter
                                            Presented by The David Hull Promotions
                                            Friday 11 February | 8pm | £28

                                            Phil Coulter is one of Ireland’s best known
                                            and most iconic singer songwriter and
                                            producer with a career that not only
                                            spans the years, crosses generations, but
                                            has reached far across the world, from
                                            performing at The White House, playing
                                            live to 600,000 people on Capitol Hill
                                            (Washington DC), marching at the head
                                            of the St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York
                                            to Royal command performances from
                                            Japan to Finland and this is just the tip of
                                            an extraordinary professional ice berg.
                                            Phil Coulter has recorded with the
                                            greatest artistes in the business, had
                                            multiple hits, has a catalogue of albums
                                            and played with some of the best known
                                            artistes in the business. His music remains
                                            timeless and is a symbol of his
                                            remarkable talent.

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               Jake O’Kane
               Presented by David Hull Promotions
               Saturday 12 February | 8pm | £23.50

               Although Covid rudely interrupted           Back with Jake will be the ever-funny
               Jake’s unbroken run of sold-out tours,      Terry McHugh, who’ll be sharing his
               he’s back! As always, Jake will deal with   horror at being marooned in Tyrone
               the really important questions such as      during the lockdown. Just how both will
               who put Jamie Bryson on that bin?           manage to fit two year’s material into
                                                           one show is still being explored, but
               Are Catholics more prone to catching
                                                           one thing is certain; if you want to smile
               Covid than Protestants? Is a Union or
                                                           behind your face mask, this is the show
               Tricolour face mask better at protecting
                                                           to see.
               you from Covid? Could he charge more
               for his end of year tour?
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An Evening with Johnny McEvoy in Concert
Presented by Tom Kelly Promotions
Thursday 17 February | 8pm | £25
Johnny McEvoy has always been highly       His songs are haunting, evocative and
acclaimed for his excellent concert        beautifully presented with many in the
shows and his scheduled early 2022         folk and ballad style. Johnny McEvoy
nationwide concert tour will get the       has been one of the most enduring
usual huge response from his legion        and talented singer/songwriters in
of fans throughout Ireland, North and      these islands over the past 50 years.
South. This nostalgic evening of ‘Song     His concert performances are second
and Story’ features all of Johnny’s many   to none with his songs beautifully
‘Hit Songs’, including Muirsin Durkan-     delivered in truly artistic fashion and
Boston Burglar-Those Brown Eyes-Long       storytelling of the finest order. This is
Long Before Your Time etc. plus some       a full evening with Johnny McEvoy. No
songs from his forthcoming new album.      support. Not to be missed.

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               Derek Ryan
               Presented by Rising PR
               Thursday 24 – Friday 25 February | 8pm
               £26.50

               TWO SHOWS
               Irish country sensation Derek Ryan’s road to stardom
               is set to continue with his biggest concert tour yet.
               Following two sold out shows at Burnavon as part of
               the phenomenal HITS tour, Derek makes a welcome
               return to Cookstown this February.
               Derek and his fantastic band (now rated as Ireland’s
               leading country band) are back on the road to
               perform brand new material from Derek’s
               new album along with the classic hits from
               his back catalogue such as; ‘Hold On To
               Your Hat’ ‘Down On Your Uppers’ and
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               ‘God’s Plan’.
               Continuing to propel to new heights,
               Derek has firmly cemented his position
               at the top table of Irish Country’s
               elite, with his brand of original,
               self-penned material and country
               classics. The Carlow man is a
               multi-recipient of awards for his
               performances and song writing,
               including numerous Sunday
               World accolades for ‘Album of
               the Year’ and ‘Songwriter of the
               Year.

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Philomena Begley
Presented by JMG Music Group
Saturday 5 March | 8pm | £25.00
Philomena Begley widely known as the Queen
of Irish Country is a name that needs very little
introduction and is synonymous throughout
Ireland and beyond, she has been at the forefront
of Irish Country Music now for 60 years.
During this time she has had a glittering career
that has seen her achieve countless accolades
and scoring dozens of No.1 hit songs that include
“The Blanket on the Ground”, “Truck Driving
Woman” and “The Queen of the Silver Dollar” to
name but a few along with being a regular guest
on all major TV and radio shows.
Philomena has performed on stages all over the
world to legions of fans and appeared with Porter Wagoner on the Grand Old Opry

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in Nashville. One of Begley’s biggest fans is Irish superstar Daniel O’Donnell, and
he once said, “When Philomena sings a song you believe her; you feel that she’s
experienced every emotion she expresses.”
Join Philomena for this special show to mark the outstanding career of a true
Legend. Special guests on the show will be Ray Lynam, Hugo Duncan and
Aidan Quinn.

St. Patricks Concert
Friday 11 March | 8pm | £10/£8
This year our annual concert celebrates local artists including the fabulous Band of
Gold. Sure to be a fantastic evening full of music and fun.

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               Colin Murphy: Colinization
               Presented by The Lisa Richards Agency
               Saturday 12 March | 8pm | £20

               The star of the award winning BBC series The Blame Game is back on tour with a
               new stand-up show for 2020, Colinization. Since his last tour he has had a DNA test,
               become an artist, been to a funeral and built a shed, so the question is; who the hell
               do you think you are?
               Age recommendation 16y + show contains some strong language.
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Give My Head Peace
Presented by David Hull Productions
Friday 25 – Saturday 26 March | 8pm | £23.50
After social distancing for most of 2020 (and now 2021!), the Give My Head
Peace gang are delighted to return to the stage with a brand new show in 2022.
Following their smash-hit, sold-out, riot-of-a-show in 2019, this one is sure to sell
out faster than toilet rolls in 2020!
Featuring your favourite characters from the hit TV show, as well as the usual
topical Northern Ireland humour, the show includes up-to-the-minute satirical
stand-up from the main man himself Tim McGarry, plus, as expected, the odd
song or two!
Give My Head Peace Live is a night of guaranteed laugh-out-loud comedy and a
show definitely not to be missed!
Show contains adult references. Responsibility for allowing under 12s to view lies
with the accompanying adult

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               Lionel: A Tribute To Lionel Richie
               Presented by Talon Music Ltd
               Sunday 3 April | £24.50
               Following his appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night
               At The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt
               delivers a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in this high octane show
               celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. This award winning
               five star production also features a stellar line-up of world class musicians
               including musical director, Jonny Miller from Talon.

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                                                    The Field
                                                    Presented by Bardic Theatre
                                                    Friday 8 April | £15
                                                    The Field is set in rural Ireland
                                                    during the mid-nineteen sixties.
                                                    As a patriotic tenant farmer
                                                    with a fearsome temper and an
                                                    obsession with the field he has
                                                    toiled for most of his life, The Bull
                                                    McCabe epitomizes the last stand
                                                    in the protection of the old order,
                                                    denying permission of entry to the
                                                    impending industrial change which
                                                    threatens the ‘status quo’.
                                                    Based on a true story, this dark and
                                                    at times, hilariously funny tale by
                                                    J B Keane is a work which went
                                                    on to inspire one of Ireland’s most

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                                                    successful films... Not to be missed!

A Night With The Country Stars
Presented by JMG Music Group
Thursday 21 April | £25
Back by popular demand the
annual “A Night with the
Country Stars” show returns
for another toe-tapping
jamboree of country magic.
The superb line-up that would
stand tall in Nashville includes
Robert Mizzell, Brendan Shine,
Gary Gamble, Owen Mac,
Shaun Loughrey and Curtis
Magee who each will perform
their biggest hit songs in the
company of the fabulous
Keltic Storm backing band.
If it is country music you like
then this is the only show in
town.
Early booking advisable as it will be a sell-out.

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               Flash Harry
               Presented by David Hull Promotions
               Saturday 23 April | 8pm | £22.50
               Flash Harry are Northern Irelands most enduring tribute band, celebrating the
               music of super star Freddie Mercury and super group Queen, for over 25 years.
               Flash Harry deliver a rock show that will have the audience rocking in their seats
               and singing along to anthems of one of the greatest bands in history; featuring
               classics like “Radio Ga Ga”, “We Are the Champions”, to “Bohemian Rhapsody”,
               “Who Wants to Live Forever” and everything in between.
               The five piece band have played everywhere from the USA to Dubai as well as
               major venues in the UK and Ireland and continue to sell out venues wherever
               they go, recreating the magic of Queen for audiences young and old.
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Programme December 2021 - May 2022

Sperrin Choir
Thursday 28 – Friday 29 April | 8pm | £10

The Sperrin Choir is delighted
to return to the Burnavon
to present its Spring 2022
programme, “Happy Together!”
The choir will be singing
favourite songs from its
repertoire, as well as new songs
for this special season. And
we’ll be reprising our first virtual
lockdown recording “Happy
Together”!

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Saturday 30th April | £24
Ireland’s funniest comedian Conal Gallen, is
chomping at the bit to make his return to the
stage! After almost 2 years of not performing,
Conal is ready to return to what he does best.
Entertaining!
His return to the stage of the Burnavon Theatre is
one that he has been eagerly awaiting! Audiences are
guaranteed a big night of laughter and craic, which has
been missed and badly needed over the last 18 months!
And Conal Gallen is certainly the man for the job.

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               The Two Loves Of Gabriel Foley
               Presented by Clanabogan Drama Circle
               Friday 6 May | 8pm | £12

               Gabriel Foley is a middle-aged bachelor farmer, who lives with his elderly mother.
               He has been unlucky in love many times, much to his mother’s frustration.
               He meets upmarket, Hazel Myers and unaware that Chrissie McCabe – a cheerful
               countrywoman, fancies him too. Chaos and laughter ensue in this love triangle!

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Programme December 2021 - May 2022

Sorry For Your Loss
Presented by JMG Music Group
Thursday 19 May | £20
Following the recent sell-out success of their debut hit comedy show, Sorry for
Your loss is an unmissable night of fun and craic that will have you killed with
laughter.
Nothing ever happens in the isolated town-land of Bannion, Donegal. Sisters
Barbara and Alice learn of the passing of their uncle Paddy from Australia
who has an inheritance. Are their fortunes about to change? Hosting an Irish
wake – easy, keeping this a secret from their cunning sister Majella. Not so easy
– especially as Bannion is home to some unusual townsfolk. Are they making a
grave mistake, or are their lives going to hit a dead end?
With more twists than a cork screw, this adult comedy show will have you killed
with laughter, as we give uncle Paddy the send-off he always wanted. If it’s
laughter you’re after then this is the wake for you!
Suitable for audiences aged 18+.

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         EVENTS
         Easter Fun Day
         Saturday 9 April | 11am – 3pm | Free

         Come along and join in our Easter family fun with music, arts
         and crafts, face painting, and an Easter Egg Hunt. This promises
         to be a great day out for all the family.
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WORKSHOPS

Advanced Watercolours
with tutor George Gourley
Wednesdays 19, 26 Jan | 2, 9, 16 & 23 February | 7pm – 9pm | £60
Suitable for 16y+

*Participants must be confident in the use of Watercolour and have attended at
least 4 previous sessions of workshops with George Gourley*
We are delighted to present a series of our very popular painting workshops aimed
at those who have taken a number of classes with George before and are ready to
move onto the next level and face new challenges.
All materials supplied.

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Candle Making                     With tutor Deborah Malcolmson

Saturday 5 February | 11am – 1pm | £10
Ages: 8+
In this candle making workshop
your child will have lots of fun
creating individual candles from
beeswax sheets, scented candles in
tin containers, and glass jars like
strawberry jam! Be ready for the
smells to fill your house when they
bring their beautiful designs home!
All materials will be provided.

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            Furniture Upcycling
            with tutor Anne Warnock

            Saturday 12 February | 10am – 4pm | £60
            Suitable for 16y +

            Give a small piece of furniture a brand new
            look in just a day! Learn how to make your own
            chalk paint and take on a number of creative
            techniques including decoupage, stenciling and
            more! Experiment with your new found skills
            and techniques on your chosen piece to create a
            totally unique look, and preserve your work with a
            final protective coat of wax or varnish.
            A selection of suitable small items of furniture
            such as occasional tables, chairs, and plant stands
            will be provided for participants to choose from
            – this and all materials are included in the cost
            of the workshop. There will be a short break for
            lunch (bring your own).
WORKSHOPS

            Jumping Clay
            With tutor Pauline Walsh
            Thursday 17 February | Time: 11am – 1pm | £10
            Ages: 6+
            Bring your imagination to life with Jumping CLAY. This is a great way to develop
            your child’s creativity, dexterity and concentration while having fun! At the
            workshop you will meet our 3 basic shape characters, learn about colours, colour
            mixing and the instructor will guide everyone through a simple to follow step-
            by-step modelling guide to create their own toy. Everyone gets to take their own
            model home that day.

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Tinfoil Art
                                  Join us for a fun filled workshop where you
                                  will get creative, messy and try something new!
                                  Artist Andrea Hayes will guide you through
With tutor Andrea Hayes           creating your very own artwork using tinfoil
                                  and paints. An exciting 2 hours await you!
Friday 18 February
11am – 1pm | £10                  Please wear old clothes as this will be messy!
Ages: 6+                          Disposable aprons will also be provided!

                                                                                        WORKSHOPS
Minecraft Workshop
Hosted by CubeClub
Saturday 19 February
11am – 1pm | £12
Suitable for 8 – 12 yrs

You can create amazing things
with Redstone by wiring up
your Minecraft worlds! From
lighting systems and fireworks
to powered machines, the
opportunities are endless!
Through playing and learning
about Minecraft Redstone,
participants will gain an
understanding of concepts in
electronics, programming, and
design.

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performances / workshops / events

            3D Needle Felting
            With tutor Andrea Hayes
            Saturday 5 March | 10am – 4pm | £30
            Suitable for 16y +
            Join local Textile Artist, Andrea Hayes, to learn about the dimensional qualities of
            felt. Discover the wonderful art of needle felting as Andrea shares a wide range of
            tips and techniques providing you with a step by step guide. By the end of the day
            you will have created your very own 3D needle felted blue tit!
            There will be a short break for lunch (bring your own).
WORKSHOPS

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Spring Wreath Making
with tutor Sonia Brown
Saturday 19 March | 11am – 2pm | £35
Suitable for 16y +

Time to get creative and add a touch
of charm to your front door this
Spring Season with a beautiful wreath
handmade by you! Join florist, Sonia
Brown, who will take you step by step
through the process. The perfect start to
decorating your home this Easter.
All materials supplied.

                                                                                   WORKSHOPS
Silver Jewellery Making
with tutor Diane Lyness
Saturday 26th March | 10am – 4pm | £50
Suitable for 16y +

Design and make a unique Silver
necklace or earrings under the guidance
of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each
participant will be taught traditional
jewellery making techniques such as
piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing
and polishing to create a beautiful piece
of jewellery to take home.

                                            No previous experience is required.
                                            All you need to bring is an apron
                                            and bundles of enthusiasm!
                                            There will be a short break for
                                            lunch (bring your own).

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the burnavon - in the heart of Mid Ulster

Gifts @ the Burnavon
Why not take a look at the wonderful range of locally produced crafts we have
on display with items for all budgets and occasions. We are stockists of:
• Alljoy Designs (laser cut cards)          • More Than Words Figurines
• Andrea Hayes Textile Art & Cards          • Moths on the Moon
• Bags & Bunting (handmade                    (handmade jewellery)
  kitchen textiles)                         • Northern Ireland Maps & Postcards
• Conemara Marble (Irish themed gifts)      • Rainbows & Love (A range of
• Dasalee Textile Art                         handcrafted, naturally-scented
• David Lennox – Old Cookstown Prints         soy wax candles and melts)
• Denis & Rosemary Ferguson
                                            • Scent from Ireland (candles and melts)
  Limited Edition Prints & Cards
                                            • Touch Design Ceramics
• Diem Pottery
• Earth Works Jewellery                     • Ulster Weavers (including
• George Gourley Prints and Cards             children’s aprons and hats)
• Glam Occasions (Elegant                   • Wackie Woolies (Irish themed gifts)
  handmade cards)                           • A range of local interest books
• Island Turf Crafts                          (includes a range of stock from
• Lyndab Ceramics                             NI Publishing) and CDs
• Kilkenny Silver (Astra Jewellery)         • A range of children’s toys and gifts

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General Information
How to Book                             In Person:
                                        The Burnavon, Burn Road,
At the Box Office:                      Cookstown, BT80 8DN
Tel: 028 8676 9949
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 9am - 5pm
                                        Conditions of Sale
and 1hr before scheduled performances   Once purchased, tickets cannot be
                                        exchanged or money refunded.
Book Online:                            Management also reserves the right to
                                        alter or cancel performances without
www.burnavon.com                        prior notice if circumstances make this
24hrs a day, 7 days a week              unavoidable. Where a performance
                                        goes ahead we accept no responsibility
Please Note: Tickets can be
                                        for tickets that are unable to be used
posted for a 50p fee.
                                        due to circumstances outside of our
                                        control, e.g., customer error, inclement
                                        weather or transport difficulties.

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the burnavon - in the heart of Mid Ulster

General Information
Concessions                                      and specially adapted WC. Please make
                                                 your requirements known at time of
Where applicable, concession rates are           booking so that staff can best assist.
clearly identified as part of the ticket price
for the show and apply to under 16s and          This brochure is available in alternative
over 60s, unless otherwise indicated.            formats such as Braille, CD, on
                                                 audio tape and in large print on
If you have a concession ticket,                 request. To receive a copy, contact
remember to bring photo identification           Box Office on 028 8676 9949.
for proof of age at the performance.
                                                 Data Protection
Children at Performances                         The personal details required to administer
                                                 your booking will be securely stored
Under two’s (babes in arms) will only be
                                                 by the Burnavon. Please inform us if
admitted free of charge to productions
                                                 you do not wish to receive Burnavon
aimed at children and must have an
                                                 information. We will not pass on your
allocated seat ticket issued by the Box
                                                 details to other arts organisations unless
Office in compliance with the facility’s
                                                 you have given your permission to do so.
Health and Safety requirements. Buggies
and carrycots are not permitted in the           All information detailed within the
auditorium. Please check show information        Burnavon Season Programme is correct
for age suitability prior to booking.            at time of going to print. From time to
                                                 time additional events may be added
School & Group Bookings                          and patrons are advised to check
                                                 out www.burnavon.com for new
If you are a school or a group of 10 or          performances, exhibitions & workshops.
more, contact the Box Office to find out if
a discount is available for your booking.        Mid Ulster District Council and its agents
                                                 may take photographs and video at events
Accessibility                                    for promotional purposes only. Images
                                                 may be used in printed material, including
Full details on accessibility are available at   newspapers, magazines and brochures, and
www.burnavon.com/your-visit/accessibility        online, including on websites and social
                                                 media channels. For further information
Or contact our Box Office on 028 867             visit www.midulstercouncil.org/privacy
69949 for information or any queries.

The theatre is fully accessible meeting          Hire Symbol
DDA legislative standards. The theatre has
                                                        This show is a hire performance
also been awarded the Arts & Disability
                                                        from an independent organisation.
Equality Charter and the RNIB Model of
Excellence. The facility is also approved by
the William Keown Trust and Adapt NI and
includes designated seating and induction
loop hearing system in auditorium, lift

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Take a Seat
Main Auditorium Seating Plan
Please note:
Please inform Box Office at the time of booking if you have any particular
access requirements. Further information on accessibility at the Burnavon
can be found at www.burnavon.com/your-visit/accessibility

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to be the main sponsor of
the Burnavon Theatre

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