Dates for your diary

Tillies

The Little Theatre, St Columb’s Hall
November 1st – 4th

Time:		8.00pm
Cost:		£10/ £7

 

An affectionate epitaph to the women and men who sewed, sweated, laughed and cried in Derry’s shirt factories down the decades, Tillies is a vivid and emotional portrait of the factory and its times.
Tel: (028) 7126 8027

The Last Ghost Dance

Millennium Forum
November 1st – 3rd

Time:		8.00pm
Cost:		Opening night All seats £9.50/ Fri & Sat - £12.50, £14.50

 

 

From two of the most popular writers in the North West comes a guaranteed brave night of humour, pathos and heaps of good medicine laughter by the squawful! Don’t miss it. Tel: (028) 7126 4455

Bach Mass in B Minor

The Guildhall, Main Hall
November 3rd

Time:		8.00pm
Cost:		£12/ £8

 

Tickets available from the Millennium Forum Box Office: (028) 71264455

The city’s civic building is set to host one a performance of Classical music’s most spectacular and celebrated choral work for the first time in the city.

Recognised as one of the best choirs in Ireland and the U.K. our local chamber choir Codetta will be joined by an international line-up of soloists – including Una Carlin, soprano and Doreen Curran, alto from Derry – along with members of the Ulster Orchestra in a performance of the Mass in B minor by J. S. Bach. This wonderful choral work represents the crowning achievement of Bach’s writing and is regarded as one of the great art works of the world. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Foyle Film Festival, 10th – 17th November

One of the country’s top film festivals featuring a range of premieres, competitions and talks from visiting film luminaries.
W: www.foylefilmfestival.com

Crafts in the City, 16th - 18th November

This annual event celebrates the cream of Irish craft and features a host of distinguished craft designers and makers.
W: www.derrycity.gov.uk/crafts

Christmas Lights Switch on, 21st November

Annual fun filled family occasion to mark the start of the festive season. Featuring music and special appearances. Tel: (028) 7137 6545

10001 Santas, 9th December

Play your part in raising money for some worthwhile charities whilst having the opportunity of getting into the Guinness Book of Records. W: www.10001santas.com.

Christmas Festival, 25th – 22nd December

Bringing together school and civic choirs to the Guildhall with a promise to fill the air with seasonal songs. Tel: (028) 7137 6545

St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival, 17th March 2008

Featuring music, dance and a range of family entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Tel: (028) 7137 6545

City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, 1st - 4th May 2008
Northern Ireland’s premier annual music event. Not to be missed!
W: www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com