Wonderful evening of song

Editorial Department • Published 8 Oct 2009 09:00 0 Comments

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Ardhowen Theatre

It's the 16th Century, a time of cut throats, dangerous alliances and ambition, as 'Play On Words' Theatre Company presents 'Sister Queens', a story of the fight for the crown of England. Feel the power of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, and the pain of her cousin, Mary Queen Of Scots, as both camps struggle for the throne. This acclaimed solo performance on Thursday 8th October at 8pm at the Ardhowen, shows the journey of these two remarkable women from childhood up to adulthood. You, the audience, are the respective Queen's subjects, sympathisers or possible enemies, but most of all witnesses to a turn of events of 16th Century England, that shaped the destiny of the throne. See the Royal court, the private chambers, the public processions and the prison, as you journey through this fascinating story with the cousins who called themselves Sister Queens.

Award Winning Tale

On the border between Wales and England, two brothers are brought up on their parents' rural Welsh farm. In a dramatically moving account of their lives, we see the struggle and the harsh realities and humour of farming life in a bygone age. With original music and live cello accompaniment this clever piece of theatre from AJTC Theatre Company on Friday 9th October, tells a complex story with great clarity and warmth. It's a tale of twin-ship, a love that sees the two young brothers grow up until they reach their forties. Bound together and yet driven apart by nature, they struggle to find meaning and purpose in their existence, a situation that is dominated by just one question. Which of them will inherit the farm?

The Three Tenors

The only established Tenors show in Ireland that consistently sells out in all the major venues comes to Ardhowen on Saturday 10th October at 8pm. With superb recent shows at Dublin's Helix, Cork Opera House and Belfast's Waterfront Hall to their name, these much loved singers are sure to provide a wonderful evening of song. Joining these three superb performers will be a guest soprano and a stunningly talented violinist in a show that covers great classical and popular songs.

John Scott, a regular soloist at the National Concert Hall in Dublin is probably the most powerful singer in Ireland with a voice that has been compared with the legendary Mario Lanza. David Martin, known on the concert circuit as Ireland's Golden Voice, trained in Italy and has performed both at the National Concert Hall and in Opera Houses all over Europe. Declan Kelly is another exciting performer with an amazing voice. He also has toured extensively in Europe and America and is hugely popular.

The show itself will feature a wide variety of both classical and popular songs including arias such as Nessun Dorma and other Pavorotti favourites as well as those of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Andre Bocelli, Irish classics and others.

American Country Music Star

On Friday 16th October at 8pm, the amazing American Country Music star Hal Ketchum takes to the Ardhowen stage in a super show with a great band. To date Hal has sold 8 million albums worldwide and has a huge following on both sides of the Atlantic. Songs such as 'Mamma Knows The Highway', 'Small Town Saturday Night' and 'Sure Love' are just some of the songs he has written and recorded in a busy career, that saw him perform with all the Country Music greats such as Garth Brooks, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash, etc. He has written many great songs including hits for artists like Trisha Yearwood, Leanne Rimes and The Mavericks and was honoured as the 65th member of the Grand Ole Opry. The popular John Farry is a support artist in the show.

Phantom And The Musicals

Stage musicals such as 'Phantom Of The Opera', 'Les Miserables' etc, have captivated audiences all over the world and shows such as this by the wonderful show group Smackie, give audiences a chance to see colourful staged sequences from all the great West End and Broadway shows. On Saturday 17th October another great night is promised as this wonderfully costumed and staged show will feature songs and sequences from many of the most popular stage musicals, including 'Phantom', 'Les Miserables', 'The King And I', 'Evita', 'Chicago', 'Calamity Jane', 'The Sound Of Music' etc etc. Don't miss a chance to visit the West End and Broadway in a great Ardhowen night out. It starts at 8pm.

This article appeared in Impartial Reporter 08 Oct 09

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