Ballymena Arts Festival - what's on and where
AN Artistic explosion of dance, theatre, music and comedy is set to captivate visitors to Northern Ireland's newest museum, arts and civic centre, as the Ballymena Arts Festival takes centre stage at The Braid.
Running from 12th March to 12th April the 2008 festival boasts an impressive line up.
The bill includes a varied programme of arts activities including music, dance, theatre, comedy and storytelling.
The opening week is kick started by 'Harp Laughs on Tour' featuring the Boys from the Blame Game and Conal Gallen's comedy show, 'Live and full of it'.
Other highlights include Gerry Kelly interviewing the Ulster Comedy Greats in a live stage show and a 'Rat Pack Revue' by drama duo, Me and My Shadow.
Northern Ireland comedy troupe, The Hole in the Wall Gang will be closing this year's festival. Renowned for their BBC hit series, 'Give My Head Peace', the Gang will be bringing TV's well-loved characters - Da, Uncle Andy, Billy and Cal - to The Braid's stage. Entitled 'Give My Head Peace - Back from the Grave', the live show is a continuation of the final television episode.
"This year the Ballymena Arts Festival is an explosion of energy. The Arts by nature should fire the imagination and inspire and engage everyone involved. We have provided as broad a programme as possible to ensure that there is something of interest to everybody," explained Rosalind Lowery, Arts Development Officer.
"Our first year in The Braid has allowed for more acts and larger audience numbers, so we are encouraging visitors from all over the province to come along and get involved - it's the perfect opportunity to showcase our fantastic new facilities to visitors and locals alike."
Wed 12 March, 8pm: Shared Future Concert presented by Dunclug Partnership Free admission by ticket only
Thurs 13 March, 8pm: Ad Hoc Drama Group present One Act Plays 8.00
Fri 14 March 8pm: Harp Laughs on Tour featuring The Boys from Blame Game 17.50
Sat 15 March 8pm: Conal Gallen 'Live and full of it' 18.50
Thurs 20 March 8pm: Stories for Life - Storytelling Night 5.00
Fri 21 March, 8pm: The David McWilliams Tribute Stage 12.50
Sat 22 March, 8pm: Me & My Shadow - Rat Pack Revue 12.00
Wed 26 March, 8pm: Gerry Kelly meets Ulster Comedy Greats 16.00
Thurs 27 March, 8pm: Ulster Scots Folk Orchestra in Concert 8.00
Fri 28 & Sat 29 March, 8pm: Seven Towers Male Voice Choir in Concert 8.00
Mon 31 March & Tues 1 April, 7.30pm: Asha Voice of Hope Choir 12.50 / 10.00 concession
Wed 2 April, 2pm Tea Dance 5.00
Thurs 3 Apri,l 8pm: Seven Towers Pipe Band in Concert 8.00
Fri 4 April, 8pm: Ballymena Chamber Orchestra 10.00
Sat 5 April, 3-5pm: Gala International presented by Ballymena Inter Ethnic Forum Small admission fee on arrival
Tues 8 April, 8pm: Young-Choon Park - Concert Pianist 8.00
Wed 9 April, 8pm: The Knicker Lady 10.00
Thurs 10, Fri 11 & Sat 12 April 8pm: Give My Head Peace 18.50
Wed 23 April, 8pm: Eton Road 8.00
For more programme and ticketing information, contact The Braid Box Office on 028 2565 7161.
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