There is plenty of variety at the Ardhowen Theatre over the coming weeks.

All seats are sold for Neil Delamere’s return to the Ardhowen with his show, ‘Delamerium’ on Thursday, April 27 at 8pm.

Expect the usual hilarious stories, wry observations and quick-witted improvisation as our comedy hero tries to make sense of the world around him in his show, that contains strong language and is recommended for audiences aged over 16.

The Caritas Choir Variety Concert on Friday, April 28 at 8pm will be a celebration of local musical talent under the guidance of Helen Hamill.

Caritas is a diverse, thriving, mixed-voice choir featuring local singers from Fermanagh who rehearse weekly in Fermanagh House.

The group members, in addition to being part of the choral performances, like to feature as soloists, showing the talents of the members: traditional musicians, solo players and many capable vocal soloists from within the group.

On Saturday, April 29 at 8pm, May McFettridge stars in the hilarious comedy, ‘A Happy Medium’, about the known and the unknown by a woman who knew nothing in the first place!

In order to fulfil a promise made years ago to her dead sister, May enlists the help of Mr. Proudfoot, a part-time medium from Ahoghill, and their combined dabblings in the spirit world produce a chain of hilarious events, unlocked hidden powers and family secrets that ensures that no one escapes ‘the ghosts of the past’.

Ulster Youth Opera are back on May 4 with another fantastic singing and acting workshop for kids (running at 5pm for children aged 8-13; and later at 7pm for those aged 14-18).
Professional singers, directors and pianists build the kids’ vocal, acting and movement skills while learning about this amazing art form.

Magical world

No music reading ability or singing grades are required – just join in and enjoy the magical world of opera!

Paint Mayfly Dragonflies with Fermanagh Art Club on Saturday, May 13 at 10am and 1.30pm.

In this fun workshop for kids aged seven to 14 years, professional artist and art teacher Gail Turner will guide the children to learn a range of painting techniques that will help build skills in the medium of acrylics.

Each tutorial focuses on a different painting, providing participants with new opportunities to learn some important art principles in a fun way.

On Thursday, May 18 at 8pm, join six of Ireland’s top stars for a blistering Summer Country With the Stars Show.

The bill includes the likes of Patrick Feeney, Declan Nerney, Gerry Guthrie, Owen Mac, Boxcar Brian and Curtis Magee, with each performing their trademark hits in the company of the Keltic Storm band, making this a show Country fans certainly won’t want to miss.

Bruiser Theatre Company presents their critically-acclaimed production of Mojo Mickybo by Belfast playwright, Owen McCafferty, on Friday, May 19 at 8pm.

Set in Belfast over the summer of 1970, Mojo and his mate, Mickybo, are two nine-year-old boys from opposing sides of the sectarian divide.

They are ‘thick as two small thieves’ with the violence of The Troubles only obliquely impacting on them, until finally their friendship is destroyed by it. Note that this performance contains strong language and is suitable only for those aged 14 and older.

For the full programme of Ardhowen events, see www.ardhowen.com, follow the theatre’s Facebook page @ardhowentheatre, or email ardhowen@fermanaghomagh.com.