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SPRING PROGRAMME JANUARY – MAY 2019 book online box office www.burnavon.com 028 8676 9949
the burnavon - in the heart of Mid Ulster Spring Programme 2019
SPRING PROGRAMME
WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON
Offices in Cookstown As we enter the new year, we
have a packed new programme
Helpful hints for
& Magherafelt of events for all to enjoy here your visit
in Mid Ulster’s premier theatre,
Cookstown arts and cultural venue. Arrive on time – all shows start at the
time advertised in the programme, and
Just in time for Christmas gifts, we have once curtain is up latecomers may not
Tel: 028 8676 2288 something for everyone from comedy, gain admission until the interval.
music, drama, workshops and more. To save time at the interval pre-order
Magherafelt Musical highlights include country
any drinks you require at the first floor
bar which is open to patrons before,
Tel: 028 7963 1780 music stars Derek Ryan and Roly
Daniels, as well as performances from
during and after performances.
The Ulster Orchestra and Isla Grant. You can avail of the free parking
JUST THE TICKET !
adjacent to the Burnavon.
Packed full of comedy shows and stand- Cameras and recording devices are not
ups, this programme offers a barrel of permitted in the auditorium without prior
laughs with Neil Delamare, Conal Gallen, permission from Burnavon management.
Colin Murphy and Jake O’Kane all taking
to the Burnavon stage this spring. All mobile phones must be switched
off out of consideration for the
Children and adults alike will have the enjoyment of other patrons.
opportunity to get involved in our many
Food, drink, E-cigarettes and vaporisers
workshops including arts, crafts and
are not permitted in the auditorium.
dance throughout January to April 2019.
Looking forward to seeing you
over the coming months. Keep connected
We’d love to hear your feedback
The Burnavon team
so please get in touch with us, or
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the burnavon - in the heart of Mid Ulster Spring Programme 2019
SPRING PROGRAMME SPRING PROGRAMME
SEASON AT A GLANCE SEASON AT A GLANCE
When What’s On Page What is it? When What’s On Page What is it?
Thur 6 - Wed 19 Dec Santa's Magical Grotto 32 Family Sat 9 March Colin Murphy - Big Time 12 Comedy
Mon 7 Jan Fused 35 Exhibition Sat 9 March Spring Bird Workshop 26 Kids Workshop
Sat 26 Jan St Brigid's Cross Making 21 Adult Workshop Sun 10 March Roly Daniels 13 Music
Thur 31 Jan Neil Delamare- Controlled Substance 6 Comedy Fri 15 March St Patrick's Day Celebrations Concert 13 Music/Variety
Fri 1 Feb Scottish Ceilidh 7 Dance Fri 22 March Beauty Queen of Leenane 14 Drama
Sat 23 March Team Aspie 14 Music/Variety
Fri 1 Feb Weavers House 36 Exhibition
Sat 23 March Introduction to Cake Decorating 26 Adult Workshop
Sat 2 Feb Fly Me to The Moon 7 Comedy Play
Thur 28 March Celine Fashions - Fashion Show 15 Fashion Show
Sat 2 Feb Make Up Masterclass 21 Adult Workshop
Fri 29 & Sat 30 March Conal Gallen: Back to Front 15 Comedy
Tues 5 Feb Creative Arts Workshops 22 Adult Workshop
PERFORMANCES
Sat 30 March Mother’s Day Card and Present Making 27 Kids Workshop
Sat 9 Feb Intaglio Card Making 22 Adult Workshop
Mon 1 April Slatequarry Photography 38 Exhibition
Tue 12 Feb Watercolours 23 Adult Workshop
Thur 4 April Johnny McEvoy 16 Music
Thur 14 Feb Jake O'Kane 'Nobody Shouted Stop' 8 Comedy
Sat 6 April Movie Magic 16 Music
Sat 16 Feb Plasticine Animation with iPads 23 Kids Workshop
Sat 6 April Basket Weaving 27 Adult Workshop
Thur 21 Feb Isla Grant 9 Music
Sat 13 April Easter Family Fun Day 34 Event
Thur 22 Feb Is That Too Hot? 10 Comedy Play
Sat 20 April Lego Animation with iPads 28 Kids Workshop
Sat 23 Feb David Meade Brain Man 10 Entertainment
Thur 25 April A Night with the Country Stars 17 Music
Sat 23 Feb Furniture Upcycling 23 Adult Workshop
Fri 26 April The Sperrin Choir Sings The Nashville Songbook 17 Music
Mon 25 Feb Jiving 24 Adult Workshop
Wed 1 May Pastels 29 Adult Workshop
Thur 28 & Fri 1 March Derek Ryan 11 Music
Sat 4 May Step Up and Dance 2019 18 Dance
Fri 1 March Arts Council of Northern Ireland 37 Exhibtion
Sat 4 May Candle Making 29 Adult Workshop
Sat 2 March Give My Head Peace 11 Comedy Fri 10 May The Kilkenny's 18 Music
Sat 2 March Minecraft Workshop 24 Kids Workshop Sat 11 May Creative Writing Workshop 30 Adult Workshop
Tue 5 March The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark 25 Kids Workshop/Schools Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam with
Sat 11 May 19 Music
special guest Andrea Begley
Wed 6 March Felt Making 25 Adult Workshop Tue 14 May Magic of the Mummy: Tales of Ancient Egypt 20 Schools
Thur 7 March The Ulster Orchestra 12 Music Fri 17 May Cash Returns 19 Music
Fri 8 March International Women's Day 33 Event Sat 25 May Textile Art 30 Adult Workshop
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performances / workshops / events / exhibitions Spring Programme 2019
Scottish Ceilidh
Neil Delamare - Controlled Substance Friday 1 February | 8pm
Presented by Lisa Richards Agency £8 including tea/coffee and shortbread
The Ceilidh is back! Come and enjoy
Thursday 31 January a great evening of Scottish Country
8pm | £22 and Ceilidh dancing. With the help
of experienced dance leaders, see
Fresh from a sell-out tour, how it is done and then join in. You
the star of BBC’s The Blame don’t need to have danced before,
Game and Soft Border Patrol, just come armed with your best
Neil Delamere, returns to the dancing shoes and a sense of fun.
Burnavon. with a brand new
show. This time he thinks Music provided by Risin’ Stour.
he has that whole “illusion
of control” idea sussed.
Then again he would think
that, wouldn’t he? Fly Me to the Moon
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
‘One lean, mean, Presented by Patrick Talbot Productions
comedy, killing machine’ Saturday 2 February
***** (Herald). 8pm | £16
Show contains adult
Fly Me to the Moon is a
reference for 16+ only.
comedy written and directed
by the brilliant Marie Jones.
Francis and Loretta are
community care visitors.
Davey, one of their elderly
charges, has had a significant
win on the horses, but he
doesn’t know. When the
cash-strapped women learn
that Davey will not be
around for a considerable
time they are faced with a
mouth-watering dilemma.
Marie Jones is the author of
some of the most successful
plays ever produced on
the island of Ireland. Her
hilarious new comedy
investigates whether we are valued more in life or in death.
‘Desperately funny’ The New York Daily News
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Jake O’Kane “Nobody Shouted Stop” Isla Grant
Presented by David Hull Promotions Presented by Tom Kelly
Thursday 14 February | 8pm | £22.50 Thursday 21 February | 8pm | £25
Five years of politics, five years of scandals, five years of elections, Highly respected singer/songwriter Isla Grant makes a welcome
five years of births, deaths and marriages, and FIVE YEARS of return visit to Ireland with a beautifully constructed show.
SOLD OUT THEATRE TOURS AND SHOWS for Jake O’Kane!
Over the last few years Isla has
Jake’s shows have become a tradition and boy do we love a tradition! completed hugely successful
Jake’s shows are political satire at its sharpest, with Jake there is no divide, ours of New Zealand,
from playing sold out shows at the West Belfast Feile to The Shankill Road’s Australia, Canada and the
Spectrum Centre, he has the rare talent to cross all political and religious UK and once again received
partitions taking an honest, critical and very funny look at life on both sides! five ‘Gold Discs’ for CD sales.
In his new show ‘Nobody Shouted Stop’ Jake will Add this to six ‘Platinum Discs’
be casting his caustic, comedy eye on the good, the already received in Ireland
bad and the very, very ugly. If you have and you can see why this
been before you will want to come ‘Scottish Lass’ is so popular.
again, if you haven’t seen Jake Her highly entertaining
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
O’Kane live then the advice concert show features all
is to book early to see who her wonderful ‘Hit’ songs
everyone is talking about. and some new numbers
Once again Jake will be from her latest album.
joined by Terry McHugh Together with an excellent
one of Ireland’s finest band which includes Al Grant,
young comedy talents. Glen Flynn and Willie Dunne,
Show contains adult Isla’s interaction with her
reference for 16+ only audience is second to none
and the atmosphere at her
live shows is a joy to behold.
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Is That Too Hot? Derek Ryan
Presented by Joseph Rea Productions Presented by Brian Jordan
Friday 22 February | 8pm | £25 Thursday 28 February & Friday
1 March | 8pm | £25
Is That Too Hot? is the hilarious
sequel to the hit play I’ll Tell My
Ma by Patricia Gormley. Follow Derek Ryan continues to maintain his
the antics of your favourite position at the top table of Irish Country
characters Granny Eileen, Music’s elite. His fast moving, high energy
Davina Carina and Chelsea concerts have become a firm favourite with
Marie as they stumble fans, featuring many of his own self-penned
their way through another songs and country standards in a show
year in their turbulent which also features his acoustic set finale.
lives. There is humour in
abundance touched with
pathos as the story which is set
in the local hairdressing salon unfolds. The characters have Give My Head Peace
moved on after the tumultuous events of the previous play. Watch as the characters
negotiate their way through the ups and downs of everyday life and listen as they share Presented by David Hull Promotions
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
their hopes and fears with their mentor Olive the owner of the salon. There will be Saturday 2 March | 8pm | £22.50
laughter and tears in equal measure and a very welcome twist to the tale at the end. 2019 will be a year of uncertainty. Will Brexit actually happen? Will Donald Trump
The amazing Christina Nelson will be back playing all your favourite characters still be President? We don’t know. Da, Uncle Andy, Ma, Pastor Begbie and the rest
from I’ll Tell My Ma, the lovable Davina Carina, the feisty Granny Eileen and the of the gang will have a brand new stage show and it promises to be packed full
outrageous Chelsea Marie. The hugely talented Alan McKee will also be back in with up-to-the-minute topical humour, silly plots, political satire and outstanding
the directors chair for the sequel and Joe Rea will once again be producing. stand-up. The Gang’s tour regularly sells out venues all across Northern Ireland so
be sure to get your seats early for a guaranteed night of laugh out loud comedy.
If you loved I’ll Tell My Ma then you are in for a real treat this winter with Is That Too Hot?
Show contains adult references.
Responsibility for allowing
under 12s to view lies with
David Meade Brain Man the accompanying adult.
Saturday 23 February | 8pm | £20
Brand new show for 2019! Just returned
from the USA to deliver his funniest and
most incredible show yet, Mindreader David
Meade – the first mentalist to win a Million
dollars in a Las Vegas casino – will blow your
mind as he does the impossible live on stage
right in front of you. Now performing all
over the world, David’s coming back to home
soil to blow minds across the country. His last
record-breaking tour sold out everywhere,
so grab your tickets now and look forward
to a jaw dropping performance that your
whole family of all ages will never forget!!
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The Ulster Orchestra
Roly Daniels
Thursday 7 March | 7pm | £17.50/£15 conc/£5 Children
Presented by JMG Music
The Ulster Orchestra will be bringing Beethoven’s Sunday 10 March | 8pm | £20
No.7 to the Burnavon this Spring.
Following a hugely successful
It’s hard to truly capture the power and effect of live sell -out tour last year join one
orchestral music until you attend a show in person, this of Ireland’s top entertainers and
show sees the Orchestra, under the baton of Music singers Roly Daniels for a nostalgic
Director Rafael Payare perform three pieces. They show by one of our true greats.
will be joined by the renowned violinist Veronika
Eberle in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Roly will perform his biggest
hit songs like Mr Jones, I Will
Bachtrack described Veronika Eberle’s playing Love You All My Life and Hello
as ‘…undeniably of the first rank, unblemished Darling to name but a small
and of crystalline purity…’. This rising star few in the company of super
performs Mendelssohn’s enchanting and live band Keltic Storm.
massively popular concerto in this concert,
where it is joined by the powerful Joining Roly on the tour
PERFORMANCES
Con Brio and Beethoven’s famed will be two of our favourite
PERFORMANCES
Symphony No.7. Best known from stars Joe Moore and Caitlin.
the finale to the Oscar Award Early booking advisable!
winning King’s Speech, Tchaikovsky
described it as ‘a whole series of
images, full of unrestrained joy, full
of bliss and the pleasure of life’. St Patrick’s Day Celebrations Concert
Featuring The Knights
Friday 15 March | 8pm | £10/£8 conc
Colin Murphy
– Big Time This year, at our annual concert, we will
welcome The Knights, an aspiring Irish Folk
Harmonic band from Tyrone & Armagh.
Presented by They have just recently returned from
Lisa Richards Agency their second tour of the Middle East and
have also performed across Europe where
Saturday 9 March they consistently impress audiences with
8pm | £20 their original arrangements, on stage
energy and tight vocal harmonies. They
Following on from the sell- will have you singing and clapping along
out run of his Bald Ambition to a combination of Irish classics, trad and contemporary
Tour, Colin Murphy is Irish Folk. Come out and see them in what is a rare local theatre performance.
back with his new show.
Other local artists will also appear, including Cookstown Folk Club led
It’s too early to say what the by Donald Canavan and Traditional Music in Schools children.
show will be about, but will
it be funny? Oh Big Time! The evening will be compered by TV and BBC Radio Ulster presenter
and producer Lynette Fay. The perfect Tyrone Woman for the job!
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Beauty Queen of Leenane
Presented by Bardic Theatre
Friday 22 March | 8pm | Price £14/£12 conc Celine Fashions
From the author of ‘Three Billboards outside Fashion Show
Ebbing, Missouri’ ...... an Irish classic returns.
presented by Superstars Club
In a small isolated cottage in rural County
Galway, unmarried mid-forties Maureen and Thursday 28 March
her elderly iron-willed mother Mag, live out 8pm | £10
their days. Conflict, both physical and verbal, Join us for a spectacular fashion
is the order of the day. However, when show with Celine Fashions with
an ‘old flame’ reappears in Maureen’s life, Superstars members modelling
offering the chance of love and a fresh start, on the catwalk! This is sure to
it brings the conflict to a different level. be a great night to see some
of the beautiful clothes and
Hilariously funny and at times deeply
accessories that we have to
disturbing McDonagh’s ‘The Beauty
offer and all proceeds are going
Queen of Leenane’ never ceases
to Superstars Cookstown.
to provoke and entertain!!
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
Contains strong language.
Team Aspie
Saturday 23 March | 7.30pm | £10 Conal Gallen:
Team Aspie is back, after popular demand, for another
Back to Front
evening of song, dance , sketches and so much more! Friday 29 & Saturday 30 March
Another Spectacular Display (ASD), a family night of entertainment 8pm | £22.50
which will also bring awareness and acceptance of these When it comes to comedians there is none
amazing teens on The Autistic Spectrum . Don’t miss it better or funnier than the King himself,
CONAL GALLEN!!! Conal is bringing his
brand new stand-up comedy show, “BACK
TO FRONT” to the stage this Spring. Packed
full of Hilarious jokes, songs and a few
surprises for good measure! It is guaranteed
to have his audiences in fits of laughter from
the very start right through to the very end!
And as always, audiences can expect the
un-expected, because as usual, no one knows
what he is going to come out with next (Not
Even Conal)!!! There is a reason why Conal
Gallen has won more awards than any other
Irish comedian EVER, it’s simple, it’s because
he truly is the BEST! Don’t Miss your chance
to see the master of Comedy at work!
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Johnny McEvoy A Night with the
Presented by Tom Kelly Country Stars
Thurs 4 April | 8pm | £25 Presented by JMG Music Group
Johnny McEvoy has always been highly Thursday 25 April | 8pm | £21.50
acclaimed for his excellent shows and
his current nationwide concert tour Join 6 of Irelands top Country
is getting a huge response from his Stars for an unmissable night of
legion of fans. This nostalgic evening toe tapping and hand clapping
of ‘Song and Story’ features all of classics! The super line-up includes
Johnny’s many Hit Songs, including the superb Patrick Feeney, Country
Muirsin Durkan, Boston Burglar, Those Queen Kathy Durkin, the versatile
Brown Eyes, Long Long Before Your Stephen Smyth, the popular Curtis
Time etc plus some songs from his Magee, rising star Owen Mac and
new album. His songs are haunting, the hilarious Gary Gamble who each
evocative and beautifully presented will perform there biggest hit songs
with many in the folk and ballad style. in the company of the fabulous Keltic
Johnny McEvoy has been one of Storm band. This show was a sell out
the most enduring and talented last year so early booking advisable!
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
singer/songwriters in these islands
over the past 50 years. His concert
performance is second to none The Sperrin Choir Sings The Nashville Songbook
with his songs beautifully delivered
in truly artistic fashion and Friday 26 April | 8pm | £10 / £8 Conc
storytelling of the finest order.
The Sperrin Choir, with Sperrin Kidz, is bringing the best of country music
A concert not to be missed... to the Burnavon, with songs made famous by country music legends such
as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, and hits from stars from
home like Nathan Carter. Our concert will also feature a selection of country
gospel classics in this night of music from the great Nashville Songbook.
Movie Magic
Presented by Mid Ulster School of Music
Saturday 6 April | 8pm | £12
Be transported by the talented pupils
and teachers of Mid Ulster School of
Music to the magic of the movies.
Featuring all your favourite movie hits
old and new including performances
from the hit film the Greatest
Showman and Mamma Mia.
A family friendly show
not to be missed.
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Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam
Summer PREVIEW... with special guest Andrea Begley
Presented by Michael Magill Entertainments
Saturday 11 May | 8pm | £20
Step Up and Dance 2019 Known as the Queen of Irish Country
music, Philomena Begley has made
Presented by Caroline Creggan Dance School a firm imprint on the Irish, British
and European markets. Begley has
Saturday 4 May | 2pm & 7.30pm
regularly toured with Ray Lynam
£10/£7conc
since 1975 and they have recorded
An evening of entertainment many duets together, their most
and performances from popular songs being “My Elusive
students at Caroline Dreams”, “You’re the one I can’t
Creggan Dance School. live without” and “She sang the
Dance performances in a melody”. After the ‘Simply Devine’
variety of genres including and ‘Two of Us’ tour proving to be an
Tap, Modern, Lyrical, incredible success, the pair are back
Acro and much more! with special guest Andrea Begley
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
- 2013 winner of The Voice UK.
The Kilkennys
Presented by DMC Promotions
Friday 10 May | 8pm | £15
Cash Returns
The Kilkennys are at the very forefront of folk
The Man in Black
groups taking Irish music to the world. They Friday 17 May | 8pm | £18
have already proved to be a hit with northern
audiences over recent years and their return
will once again show why the reputation of ‘Hello, I’m not Johnny Cash’
this talented and energetic four piece group
Join ‘Cash Returns’- who
continues to grow well beyond these shores.
are hailed as simply the
Following recent tours in Europe, the U.S. and greatest and most exciting
Asia, and their acclaimed performance on The Johnny Cash & June Carter
Late Late Show on RTÉ, the fame of The Kilkennys Tribute in the UK and Ireland
continues to grow. This show will take the by fans nationwide.
audience on a journey through the Irish folk
After their sell out show
and ballad tradition, it will feature many well-
last year the award winning
known ballads as well as new material from The
group return to create that
Kilkennys that continues the centuries old Irish
original unmistakeable sound
bardic tradition. From songs of love to ballads
that will transport audiences
of emigration, The Kilkennys will provide an
to a place when Cash &
unforgettable, energy filled, toe tapping and hand
Carter reigned supreme.
clapping night of entertainment sprinkled with
some of Ireland’s most prolific songs and ballads.
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SHOWS WORKSHOPS
MAGIC OF THE MUMMY: St Brigid’s Cross Making
TALES OF ANCIENT EGYPT with tutor Louise McLean
presented by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Saturday 26 January | 10 am – 1 pm | £5
1/2 hr slots available to book
between 10am-1pm
Suitable for adults and
children from aged 9y+
Get ready for St Brigid’s Day by making
your own decorative cross for your home.
These ‘drop in’ workshops will be led by
renowned willow weaver Louise McLean
who will match the task to the participant.
Young children can create a simple piece,
while adults can try their hand at something
more ambitious. Come by yourself or book
WORKSHOPS
your session with family and friends.
SHOWS
Tuesday 14 May | 10.30am All materials supplied
£1 per pupil / Teachers FREE
Suitable for Primary 5
Join our Explorer as he enters the Make- up
tomb in search of the story of the
First MUMMMMMMY.......
Masterclass
The story of how the first ‘Mummy’ was with tutors from Doll Face
created is an enthralling and bitter family Saturday 2 February
struggle; a story of life, death, love and 2pm - 5pm | £25
jealousy! Find out the history of Osiris, Isis Suitable for 16y+
and Set and their role in ancient Egypt.
The story is woven into the fabric of This workshop shows you all the
the tomb as the Explorer takes you on a techniques to apply make-up to
journey crossing the land of Egypt and accentuate your features to the max!
entering the underworld where you can You will be advised on the colours that
see Annubis preparing the first Mummy. suit you best and given the opportunity
Meet the Gods, Ra and Thor, and how to practice application under expert
they shaped the ancient world. guidance. This is the perfect opportunity
to plan your makeup for Valentines, you
Beautiful rod puppets, intriguing shadow will look too good to stay at home!
sequences, and masterful storytelling are the
key elements in this children’s show, which Participants must bring their
magically brings the Egyptian world to life. own makeup brushes.
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Creative Arts Watercolours
Workshops with tutor George Gourley
Tuesday 12, 19 & 26 February and 5,
with various tutors 12, & 19 March | 7pm - 9pm | £32
Tuesday 05, 12, 19 and 26 February Suitable for 16y+
| 10am – 12noon | £20 We are delighted to present a series of our very popular painting workshops
Suitable for 60y+ aimed primarily at beginners where you are taken step by step through
the process of producing your own watercolours. These classes are a great
Would you like to learn a new
way to take time out, relax and explore your creative side. Under the
creative skill? Would you like
expert guidance of tutor George Gourley who has extensive experience of
to meet new people? Then
working with all levels of ability, you will be amazed at the progress you
this is the class for you!
make and the brilliant artwork you can produce. All materials supplied.
Come along and join us for
this new programme, where
you will learn the basics of felt
making, willow weaving, pastel
Plasticine Animation with iPads
painting and working with clay with tutors from Can Do Academy
over a four week period! Saturday 16 February
10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm | £8
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
All materials provided.
Suitable for 8-14y
This claymation workshop will allow participants to make
a complete an animated film on an iPad, using sound
Intaglio Card Making effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination!
with tutor Fionnuala O’Neill Children are able to use plasticine to make their models
come to life through the magic of animation.
Saturday 9 February | 10am –
4pm (1 hr lunch break) | £15
Suitable for 16y+ Furniture Upcycling
Make a vibrant and heart-warming with tutors Anne Warnock & Sara Vicente
card for your loved one! Learn how
Saturday 23 February | 10am - 4pm | £55
to make your own card just in time for
Suitable for 16y+
Valentine’s Day while exploring a number
of different Printmaking techniques. Give a small piece of furniture a brand new look in just a
Create an image in an intaglio process, day! Learn how to make your own chalk paint and take
an Italian word meaning incision below on a number of creative techniques including decoupage,
the surface. With this process you stenciling and upholstering a seat pad. Experiment with
will then begin to create prints and your new found skills and techniques on your chosen
explore mono print. Using safe wash piece to create a totally unique look, and preserve your
inks and special equipment it is sure work with a final protective coat of wax or varnish.
to be an exciting day with a unique
A selection of suitable small items of furniture such as
piece of art work as your end product.
occasional tables, chairs, and plant stands will be provided
All materials supplied. for participants to choose from – this and all materials are
Lunch not included. included in the cost of the workshop. Lunch not included.
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Jiving The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark
with tutors from Modern With tutor Paul Howard
Country Moves Tuesday 5 March 9.30am – 10.30am or 11am – 12noon
Monday 25 February, 04, £1 per pupil / Teachers FREE
11, and 25 March, and 01 Suitable for primary 4
April | 7.30pm – 9pm | £30 Come with your p4 class and join Paul Howard for a very special workshop on
Suitable for 16y+ illustration! Paul is extraordinarily talented and has illustrated many award-winning
Never taken jive classes books from authors such as Allan Ahlberg and Jeanne Willis.
before? Are you looking Paul is probably best known as the illustrator of Jill
for a new challenge? Then Tomlinson’s animal stories which include the classic,
this is the class for you! The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark.
Take your first steps with us Each child attending will receive a complimentary
and join Tina on the dance signed copy of this popular book from the
floor to learn all the basics. Burnavon.
Book early to avoid All materials supplied.
disappointment!
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
Minecraft Come and join us to take
part in some Minecraft
Workshop with the AmmA Centre’s
Creative Learning
With tutors from the team! Use green screen
AmmA Centre technology to merge
the real world with the
Saturday 2 March Minecraft world and
10.30am – 1pm | £8 create your very own
Suitable for 8 – 12y Youtube style movie!
Felt Making
With tutor Andrea Hayes
Wednesday 06, 13, 20 & 27
March | 7pm - 9 pm | £35
Suitable for 16y+
Working with a beautiful array of merino
wools participants will be shown wet
felting and needle felting techniques
and will be able to make felted soaps
and create their very own felted artwork
throughout the duration of the workshop.
All materials supplied.
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Spring Bird Workshops
With tutor Louise McLean This new workshop, with acclaimed willow weaver
Louise McLean, will be the perfect start to the spring
Saturday 9 & 16 March | season for your child. By the end of the two workshops
10am – 12noon | £14 they will amaze you by being able to identify the
Suitable for 8y+ birds visiting your garden. They will also bring home
beautifully decorated wooden birds and woven bird
feeders which they will have made themselves!
Mothers Day Card and Present Making
With tutor Louise Byrne
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
Saturday 30 March Make mummy a special gift this Mother’s
10.30am – 12.30pm | £8 Day. She will love her canvas painting
Suitable for ages 5 - 9y and personalised homemade card!
Introduction to Cake Decorating
With tutor Lindy McMahon Basket Weaving
Saturday 23 March | 10am – 4pm With tutor Louise McLean
(1 hr lunch break) | £25
Saturday 6 April | 10am - 5pm
Suitable for 16y+
£50 including materials
Learn how use a variety of Cake Decorating techniques, Suitable for age 16y+
enabling you to create beautiful cakes with a
This workshop is perfectly suited to
professional finish, just in time for mother’s day.
both first timers and those who have
This workshop will allow you to learn a variety tried this craft before. Beginners
of techniques including: how to use sugar paste, will have just the time they need to
and buttercream. Modelling techniques which acquire the basic skills and weave their
allow you to create your own cake toppers such first willow basket, while those with
as teddies, rabbits, unicorns. How to make sugar a little more experience will explore
roses and filler flowers. How to use different cutters, more advanced techniques. Under
modelling tools and colouring techniques. the expert direction of acclaimed
basket weaver Louise McLean, results
All materials will be provided including cakes. Please bring
to be proud of are guaranteed,
a box or cake carrier to take your lovely cake home in.
regardless of your starting point.
Your finished cake will be on a 10 inch/25.5 cm board.
Lunch not included.
Lunch not included.
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Easter Floral Art Pastels
with tutor Sinead Goodwin with tutor Grace Scott
Wednesday 17 April Wednesday 01, 08, 15 & 22 May | 7pm - 9pm | £20 | Suitable for 16y+
6.30pm - 8.30 pm | £25 including
flowers and materials We are delighted
Suitable for 16y+ to present a series
of pastel painting
What better way to workshops facilitated
welcome your friends and by a very talented local
family over the Easter artist, Grace Scott.
period than by creating a
stunning design for your These workshops are
home! Create a beautiful aimed primarily at
festive display for either beginners where you
the hall table or a window are taken step by step
sill, and learn how to look through the process of
after it so that it is still in producing your own
tip top condition when pastel painting. These
Easter Sunday arrives. classes are a great way to
This course is suitable for take time out, relax, and
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
beginners and learners explore your creative side.
with some experience. All materials supplied.
All materials supplied.
Lego Animation
with iPads
With tutors from
Can Do Academy
Saturday 20 April
10am – 1pm | 2pm – 5pm | £7
Suitable for 8-14y
Take a journey into the
colourful world of Lego
animation with this mini
animation masterclass,
which will teach participants Candle making
how to make a completed
animated film on an iPad, with tutor Deborah Malcolmson
including sound effects, Saturday 4 May | 10am – 12noon | £22 including materials | Suitable for 16y+
visual effects, and your
own title sequence! Create a variety of different candles from scented tin candles, bee wax candle,
coloured glass candles and novelty. All unique to your own style.
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Creative Writing Workshop
with writer Bernie McGill
Saturday 11 May 2019 | 10am - 1pm | £16
Suitable for 16y+
A practical workshop on the everyday craft of writing
with the aim of sparking ideas for new work.
All levels of experience welcome from experienced
writers to first-timers, poets and fiction writers
alike. The workshop will be fully participative
with attendees taking part in writing exercises
throughout the morning. Come with writing
materials and be prepared to write.
Bernie McGill is the author of two
novels: The Watch House and
The Butterfly Cabinet (named Ranganna Gaeilge | Irish Classes
by Julian Fellowes as his novel
of the year in 2012), and Ar mhaith leat Gaeilge a fhoghlaim? B’fhéidir go bhfuil Gaeilge agat ach
IRISH LANGUAGE
Sleepwalkers, a collection of gur mhaith leat snas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge? Tapaigh an deis seo!
WORKSHOPS
short stories, shortlisted for Would you like to learn Irish? Perhaps you have previously studied Irish but
the Edgehill Prize in 2014. would like to improve upon what you have? Here is your opportunity!
Atosóidh Ranganna Gaeilge ar an 22ú Eanair 2019 a mhairfidh ar feadh 10 seachtain
Irish Classes will recommence on the 22nd of January 2019 and run for 10 weeks.
Textile Art Bunrang | Beginners Meánrang | Improvers
An Mháirt | Tuesdays An Mháirt | Tuesdays
with tutor Andrea Hayes
10am-11.30am 12pm – 1.30pm
Saturday 25 May Costas | Cost: £30 Costas | Cost: £30
10.30am – 3pm
£26 including materials Déan teagmháil le 028 8676 9949 chun d’áit a chur in airithe
Suitable for age 16y+ Contact 028 8676 9949 to book your place
Local Artist Andrea Hayes
will show participants Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019
a variety of textile
techniques she uses in Féile náisiúnta é Seachtain na Gaeilge a mhaireann ó 1ú – 17ú
her work including hand Márta 2019. Beidh réimse mór imeachtaí ar súil le linn na
painting, fused fabrics and tréimhse seo agus beidh fáilte roimh chách. Déan teagmháil le
free machine embroidery. gaeilge@midulstercouncil.org faoi choinne tuilleadh eolais.
If you have an image you
wish to create please bring Seachtain na Gaeilge is a national festival which will run from 1st
along to the workshop. – 17th March 2019. A wide range of activities will take place within
this period, for learners, improvers and fluent speakers of Irish.
Contact gaeilge@midulstercouncil.org for further information.
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EVENTS
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EARLY
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International Women’s Day
Friday 8 March | 12noon – 2pm | FREE
EVENTS
EVENTS
6 - 19 December
£8 per child (adults free)
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Santa’s Magical Grotto
Thursday 6 - Wednesday 19 December £8 (Adults Free)
Pre Booking Essential
Limited Spaces available
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us!
Come along to our women’s only workshops and
Enjoy a special visit to Santa’s Magical Workshop where
events. Take time out, relax, and enjoy.
there will be an opportunity to write and post a letter
to Santa, meet Santa and receive a special gift.
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EXHIBITIONS @ the BURNAVON
Fused
Artist: Caroline Getty
EXHIBITIONS
Monday 07 –
Thursday 31 January
EVENTS
Since graduating in 2016,
Easter Family Fun Day
Caroline Getty has continued to
create mixed media sculptural
work from her home in the
North Coast of Ireland.
Saturday 13 April | 11am – 3pm | FREE
She combines ceramics with
Come and join us for our fun-filled Family Fun Day. There will be soft materials such as paper
lots of music, arts and crafts, face painting, and an Easter Egg and fabric to create objects
Hunt. This promises to be a great day out for all the family. which when fused together
create one almighty bond.
Her latest series of work
incorporates linen within the
ceramic form, portraying an
echoing statement symbolising
our cultural history.
Using cool and tonal colours
give the objects a cold and tense
approach, depicting a resemblance
to past memories; stronger colours
present a more evident awareness
as we look to the future.
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EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITIONS
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Weavers House
Artist: Various
Artist: Deborah Malcomson and residents from Weavers House, Cookstown
Friday 1 – Saturday 30 March
Friday 1 – Thursday 28 February
The exhibition will showcase the work of women artists from the Collection of
Artist Deborah Malcomson is working with residents from Weavers House
the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The works in the Collection show some
on an exciting creative project. All the residents have been hands on in
of the best examples of contemporary art from Northern Ireland and each of
creating many artworks from printing to sculpture. This collaboration of work
the pieces is challenging and innovative in its own way. We will see the diverse
will be exhibited in the Burnavon during February 2019 and then returning
range of concerns and observations that the artists are highlighting in their work.
to Weavers House as a permanent piece for everyone to enjoy.
There will be work in a range of media including photography and painting.
This Project is funded by Arts & Cultural Development service of Mid Ulster District Council.
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EXHIBITIONS
Slatequarry Photography
Artist: Oliver Molloy
Monday 1 April – Tuesday 30 April
Business @ the Burnavon
Drawing on the words of Mid Ulster’s own Seamus Heaney and
his passion for photography, Oliver has brought the two medium Venue Hire, Conferences, Meetings and Hospitality
together in his first exhibition of images to inspire us all.
The highlight is the beauty found in the poems of The Burnavon is just the ticket for your event runs smoothly. Technical
Heaney and visualised in life around us. your conference event, business staff are also at hand to advise on
meetings, seminars, training staging, visual projections, sound
sessions, and conferences. and lighting so all you have to do is
carry out the business at hand.
Situated in the heart of Mid Ulster, the
Burnavon is a thriving social hub with To find out how we can help your event to
an exciting arts and theatre programme. succeed, contact our administration staff
It is easily accessible from all parts of on 028 8676 9949 option 4, or email
Northern Ireland, offering a wide range at burnavon@midulstercouncil.org
of facilities, free parking right beside
the building, and in-house catering www.burnavon.com
packages to suit all tastes and budgets.
facebook.com/theburnavontheatre
Our dedicated team will ensure that
all your requirements are met so that twitter.com/burnavontheatre
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Gifts @ the Burnavon General Information
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: How to Book In Person:
• Alljoy Designs (laser cut cards) • More Than Words Figurines The Burnavon, Burn Road,
• Andrea Hayes Textile Art & Cards • Moths on the Moon At the Box Office: Cookstown, BT80 8DN
• Bags & Bunting (handmade (handmade jewellery) Tel: 028 8676 9949
kitchen textiles) • Northern Ireland Maps & Postcards Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 9am - 5pm Conditions of Sale
• Conemara Marble (Irish themed gifts) • Rainbows & Love (A range of and 1hr before scheduled performances
• Dasalee Textile Art handcrafted, naturally-scented Once purchased, tickets cannot be
• David Lennox – Old Cookstown Prints exchanged or money refunded.
• Denis & Rosemary Ferguson
soy wax candles and melts) Book Online: Management also reserves the right to
• Scent from Ireland (candles and melts)
Limited Edition Prints & Cards www.burnavon.com alter or cancel performances without
• Touch Design Ceramics
• Diem Pottery 24hrs a day, 7 days a week prior notice if circumstances make this
• Earth Works Jewellery • Ulster Weavers (including
unavoidable. Where a performance
• George Gourley Prints and Cards children’s aprons and hats) Please Note: Tickets can be goes ahead we accept no responsibility
• Glam Occasions (Elegant • Wackie Woolies (Irish themed gifts) posted for a 50p fee. for tickets that are unable to be used
handmade cards) • A range of local interest books due to circumstances outside of our
• Island Turf Crafts (includes a range of stock from control, e.g., customer error, inclement
• Lyndab Ceramics NI Publishing) and CDs weather or transport difficulties.
• Kilkenny Silver (Astra Jewellery) • A range of children’s toys and gifts
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Where applicable, concession rates are designated seating and induction loop
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for the show and apply to under 16s and specially adapted WC. Please make
over 60s, unless otherwise indicated. Please inform Box Office at the time of booking if you have any particular
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