Colourful drama
Sarah Saunderson • Published 16 Feb 2012 13:00
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Valentine's week at the Ardhowen appropriately sees 'Justin McGurk In Concert - The Love Tour' taking to the stage on Thursday 16 February at 8pm. His voice has been described as 'cool country with an edge, blending the old, the new and the unexplored', followed on Friday night by 'Melmoth The Wanderer' the colourful, condensed and quirky drama based on the first ever horror novel, adapted by the hugely popular Big Telly Theatre and scripted by Nicola McCartney.
The last week in February has three shows on offer starting with Northern Ireland's best loved and most watched comedian 'William Caulfield - One Step Forward and Two Steps Back' on Thursday 23 February at 8pm, then the legends of Irish music 'The Fureys and Davey Arthur' on Friday 24 February at 8pm, followed by 'Equus' presented by London Classic Theatre on Saturday 25 February at 8pm.
March starts with the hugely successful and popular annual Enniskillen Drama Festival, now in its 32nd year, running from Friday 2nd March until Saturday 10th March. Every show starts promptly at 8pm.
Justin McGurk In Concert - The Love Tour
Justin McGurk is an established song writer and recording artist and now has seven successful solo albums to his credit. Justin and his band 'The Boogie Men' will perform hits such as 'We're Gonna Be Alright', 'Take Me To The Fair' and many more.
Justin himself has shared the stage in Nashville and toured the UK and Ireland with the likes of Nancy Griffith, Hal Ketchum, Collin Raye, Bonnie Tyler and The Proclaimers as well as performing on TG4's Glor Tire. Justin McGurk In Concert - The Love Tour with special guests Sean Corrigan and John Farry is on Thursday 16 February at 8pm.
Melmoth The Wanderer
'Melmoth the Wanderer' is a colourful, condensed and quirky show based on the first ever horror novel, adapted by the hugely popular Big Telly Theatre Company, directed by Zoe Seaton and scripted by Nicola McCartney. Melmoth the Wanderer was written by a rogue Irish Clergyman called Charles Maturin, who was also Oscar Wilde's uncle. Melmoth loves his job. He sold his soul in exchange for an extended life, international roaming and hypnotic charm. All he has to do in return is tempt others to the dark side. Easy. Also, he meets some really interesting people in his job, people at the edge of despair like the sane guy locked up in a madhouse, the illegitimate one hidden in a monastery, the gullible couple promised a huge inheritance, and then, out of the blue he meets an innocent, happy girl who's grown up alone on a desert island and believes her father is a tree....Only one of them will survive.
All presented by five eejits who happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. A random playground of the bizarre inspired by Scream, Tim Burton and Fawlty Towers using projection, animation and squeaky toys. The sort of theatrical anarchy that sets Big Telly apart. In their 25th year and following the smash hit 'Puckoon',
Big Telly Theatre Company presents 'Melmoth the Wanderer' on Friday 17 February at 8pm.
William Caulfield - One Step Forward and two Steps Back
Without dispute William Caulfield is one of Northern Ireland's best loved and most watched or listened to comedian. The success of his TV series 'Our William' and his Radio show 'It's William Caulfield so it is' along with CD and DVD sales are proof enough of that. His first ever theatre tour last year was a sell out and now he is back with a totally brand new show 'One step forward and two steps back!' that has all the hallmarks of what makes him laugh out loud funny. William has his own unique ability to capture ordinary events and make them extraordinarily funny! His show is on Thursday 23 February at 8pm.
The Fureys and Davey Arthur
These legends of Irish music will be appearing in the Ardhowen for their 18th concert over the last 15 years. Who can ever forget their classics such as 'Sweet Sixteen', 'Red Rose Café', 'Green Fields of France', 'From Clare to Here', 'Steal Away' etc. Don't miss an amazing night of music that is well worth seeing. Their show is on Friday 24 February at 8pm.
Equus
London Classic Theatre presents 'Equus' by Peter Shaffer on Saturday 25 February at 8pm.
In a Hampshire stable, seventeen-year-old Alan Strang blinds six horses with a metal spike. Martin Dysart, the child psychiatrist assigned to him, begins to probe the boy's past in an attempt to understand his motives, knowing that before he finds peace, Alan must first relive the events of that terrible night. Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer's unique psychological thriller explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality. Suitable for 16 years and upwards.
This article appeared in Impartial Reporter 16 Feb 12
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