Events
Location: Omagh Town Centre
A programme of Entertainment is been organised for Saturday June 2 from 12noon to 4pm and Tuesday 5 June from 9am to 12noon to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Omagh
24th Apr 2012 until 24th May 2012
Time: 20:00PM to 22:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
Back by popular demand, singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes returns
to Strule Arts Centre on Thursday 24th May 2012 @ 8pm. Her multi-platinum selling songs have been recorded by such stellar acts as Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Joe Ely, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. A creative and prolific artist, she has recorded and released a total of fifteen solo CDs, written and produced three musical plays and a catalogue of hundreds of songs, and published a book. Her current album “Dreams of Flying” was released in March 2011 and presents all new originals and a classic duet with her fellow Lubbockite Joe Ely. Kimmie’s movie soundtrack credits include “A Heart That’s True” for the “Babe: A Pig in the City” CD, “I’m Not An Angel” featured in the soundtrack of “Mrs.Winterbourne” and a song in the “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will” soundtrack. Her song, “Shine All Your Light”, cowritten with Beth Nielson Chapman, was recorded by Amy Grant for the “Touched By An Angel” TV series soundtrack and CD, whichreached the Top Ten in Billboard’s CD charts. If you missed herbefore, you won’t want to miss her this time.
Tickets priced at £13, available from Box Office on 028 8224 7831 or from our website at www.struleartscentre.co.uk.
18th May 2012 until 25th May 2012
Time: 20:00PM
Location: Sixmilecross Free Presbyterian Church, Cooley Road, Sixmilecross
30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service
25th May 2012
Time: 20:00PM to 22:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
One of the most remarkably gifted and versatile female artists ever to
come out of Ireland, Maria Doyle Kennedy has forged a name for herself
as a formidable singer-songwriter and has won global acclaim. She will
be performing music from her critically acclaimed catalogue beautifully
backlit by Kieran Kennedy's acoustic guitar, banjo and piano. Based in
Spain for part of 2008 and America in 2010 Maria returned home to
perform live with Snow Patrol as guest vocalist on their 2010 Irish tour.
Maria has had sold out tours of Switzerland and Italy and continued to
perform throughout the year in Europe. Maria reserves her passion for
music despite a very successful acting career e.g. Dexter and The Tudors.
Tickets are £13 and are avaialbe from Box Office on 028 8224 7831 or from our website at www.struleartscentre.co.uk
25th May 2012
Time: 20:30PM
Location: Strule Cafe at Sturle Arts Centre
Friday 25th May @8.30pm in the Strule Cafe at Strule Arts Centre.
This one man play explores Tyrone man Vin McCullagh’s experiences with mental illness. A full time psychiatric nurse at Gransha Hospital,
McCullagh has himself been treated for bipolar disorder. This narrative monologue takes the form of twelve stanzas, a journey through his
childhood in rural Tyrone, a life threatening accident on a building site, the manic highs and suicidal lows of mental illness, to an acceptance
of life in Older in Donegal. Insightful, wry, and darkly humorous observations on everything from education, political and clerical dogma,
and the rigours of ECT make up this moving piece of writing. Vin McCullagh emerged from the Derry Scriptwriting group run by Felicity
McCall. This piece premiered at the Playhouse, L’Derry and Vin McCullagh is proud to be bringing it home to Tyrone. Not to be missed.
Tickets priced at £9 and can be purchased from Box Office at 028 8224 7831 or from our website at www.struleartscentre.co.uk.
26th May 2012 until 27th May 2012
Time: 10:00AM to 18:00PM
Location: Clogherney Presbyterian Church
Taking place from Sat 26th to Sun 27th May at Clogherney Presbyterian Church. Flower Arrangements, Cakes & Crafts, Teas/Coffees, Scones & Tray Bakes, fun for all the family. Saturdays events from 10am to 6pm with Roughan Silver Band performing from 1pm - 3pm. Sundays events from 2.30pm to 6pm. Other Musical items throughout viewing hours on both days. For further details contact 8284 1324 or visit our website at www.clogherneyflowerfestival.co.uk.
26th May 2012
Time: 12:30PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
Taking place on Saturday 26yh may at 12.30pm.
Simon Mawhinney is an internationally acclaimed composer, pianist and lecturer at the Queen’s University of Belfast. This concert will consist of works by Debussy and Liszt. It will also contain a set of pieces written by Mawhinney and dedicated to the artist Barbara Freeman. An exhibition by Barbara Freeman isavailable to veiw in the gallery and the artist will give a talk at 11am – come to both events and see how artists in differing media are influenced by each other.
Tickets cost £7 and can be purchased from Box Office on 028 8224 7831 or via our website at www.struelartscentre.co.uk
26th May 2012
Time: 13:00PM to 16:00PM
Location: Strathroy Community Centre
Fantastic bug fun
30th May 2012
Time: 19:00PM to 21:00PM
Location: Omagh Library
At 7pm on Wednesday 30 May, Catherine Morris will present a special talk on Omagh-born Alice Milligan in the Lecture Room of the Omagh Library. The talk is drawn from her recently published book Alice Milligan and the Irish Cultural Revival, Copies of the book will be on sale on the night.
1st Jun 2012 until 2nd Jun 2012
Time: 20:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh
Comedy/Drama
2nd Jun 2012 until 5th Jun 2012
Time: 12:00PM to 12:00PM
Location: Omagh Town Centre
A programme of entertainment will take place on both Saturday 2 June 2012 between 12 noon and 4pm and on Tuesday 5th June 9am to 12noon - the day the Olympic Torch arrives in Omagh at 9.57am
2nd Jun 2012
Time: 21:00PM to 23:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh
Presented by Moving On Music
4th Jun 2012
Time: 14:00PM
Location: Killycurragh Hall
2.00 Start
3.00 vintage display- exhibitors welcome
4.00 Royal fly pass by local model areoplane club
7.00 hot fork supper followed by disco - all ages
9th Jun 2012
Time: 20:30PM to 23:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh
Presented by Moving on Music
15th Jun 2012
Time: 11:00AM to 15:00PM
Location: Strule Art Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh.
Presented by Aisling Ghear Theatre Company
16th Jun 2012
Time: 19:30PM to 23:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh
Presented by Together One Voice
21st Jun 2012 until 22nd Jun 2012
Time: 10:30AM to 19:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh.
Presented by Giants Events Company and Assault Events
23rd Jun 2012
Time: 13:00PM to 17:00PM
Location: Town Park, & Grange Park
Fun Day
29th Jun 2012 until 30th Jun 2012
Time: 20:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh
Presented by Skyzdalimit Disability Performing Arts Company
2nd Jul 2012 until 6th Jul 2012
Time: 10:00AM to 17:00PM
Location: Pomeroy
5 Day intensive Irish Lnaguage Course running Moonday 2nd to Friday 6th July 2012 in Pomeroy. Event costs £50 per person and break-time refreshments and light lunch refreshments are included ( Lunch must be paid for on the Cultural tour). For further info contact Kathleen Burns on 028 8775 7800.
3rd Jul 2012
Time: 20:00PM to 23:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
Omagh District LOL No. 11 presents A Night Of Ulster Scots Music and Song Tuesday 3rd July @ 8pm Tickets: £12.00 Auditorium.
Omagh District LOL No 11 is delighted to be back in Strule Arts Centre for their annual night to celebrate Ulster Scots music and song. This year the evening will feature Risin Stour, an Ulster Scots group from Co Down. The group comprises accordion, keyboard, guitar, mandolin,
whistles, drums and vocals. They have performed at numerous Ulster Scots events and were also invited to play at the Milwaukee Irish Fest in America. Local groups will also perform including the new look Plumbridge Brien Boru Pipe Band and Mountfield Scottish Country Dancers along with other supporting artists. A night not to be missed!
Tickets available from Box office. Telephone 028 82247831 or purchase online www.struleartscentre.co.uk
8th Aug 2012 until 11th Aug 2012
Location: trule Arts Centre
After a gap of almost 2 years, ELVIS returns for a spell at Strule Arts Centre, rewritten and revitalised! Set in 1977, the McGonagle family from Omagh, await the birth of their first grandchild. On arrival, the boy child looks very familiar. The sideburns, the jet black hair, the curling lips
and the gyrating hips. He couldn’t be…Could he?
Age Restrictions: This show is not suitable for children under 10 and parents of under 18’s should be aware of strong language.
Special Effects: Strobe lighting.
Three performances Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th August.
Tickets are £9 and are available from Box office. Telephone 028 82247831 or purchase online www.struleartscentre.co.uk
10th Aug 2012 until 11th Aug 2012
Time: 20:00PM to 22:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
Two performances on the 10th and 11th, starting at 8pm.
An old farmer dies in a coastal area in the West of Ireland and his doctor informs the family of his wishes to be cremated and his ashes swept out to sea. The family are devastated at such an idea, as there’s “nowhere here to burn a body”, and decide in deference to his wishes to bury his remains at sea. Unfortunately they forget to weight the body bag launching a full sea and air rescue mission by helicopter and lifeboat to recover a man thought to have been lost overboard.
His son returns from America to be reunited with the girl he left behind; a neighbour covets the old man’s dentures, while his long suffering
daughter tries to hold the family together throughout this period of family turmoil resulting in this hilarious farce. If you enjoyed Cree – you’ll die laughing at the Wake!erformances on the 10th and 11th, An old farmer dies in a coastal area in the West of Ireland and his doctor informs the family of his wishes to be cremated and his ashes swept out to sea. The family are devastated at such an idea, as there’s “nowhere here to burn a body”, and decide in deference to his wishes to bury his remains at sea. Unfortunately they forget to weight the body bag launching a full sea and air rescue mission by helicopter and lifeboat to recover a man thought to have been lost overboard. His son returns from America to be reunited with the girl he left behind; a neighbour covets the old man’s dentures, while his long suffering
daughter tries to hold the family together throughout this period of family turmoil resulting in this hilarious farce. If you enjoyed Cree – you’ll die laughing at theWake!
Tickets are £9 and are available from Box office. Telephone 028 82247831 or purchase online www.struleartscentre.co.uk
17th Aug 2012 until 24th Aug 2012
Time: 15:30PM to 17:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
Due to popular demand, we have once again extended the Rock School to two weeks 13th – 24th August, Monday to Friday. Each Friday these rock gods will give an outstanding performance for your entertainment. Up to thirty budding musicians and singers will work with the guys from Ossia Music School over two weeks to hone their musical talents into
outstanding Rock performances. Participants will be offered tuition for guitar, drums, bass guitar, keyboards and vocals. See Page 29 for full
workshop details. Come along and support Omagh’s future Rock Gods!
Tickets: £3.50 per performance and are available from Box Office on 02882245321 or online at www.struleartscentre.co.uk
Special Offer: £4.00 if you purchase for both
performances
22nd Aug 2012
Time: 20:00PM to 21:45PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
Harry, a middle-aged painter, develops a 'liking' for Eli, the young model who poses for him. Georgie, Harry's life partner, is a bit jittery. Freddie, Eli's serious boyfriend, is also asking questions..... This clever and highly entertaining play is about love, loyalty, marriage, class and art. It offers a fresh look at the Pygmalion legend from a gay perspective.
Suitable for age 16 years +. Contains strong language and adult content.
Tickets: £8.00 / £5.00 Concessions and are available from Box Office on 02882245321 or online at www.struleartscentre.co.uk
29th Aug 2012
Time: 20:00PM to 23:00PM
Location: Strule Arts Centre
The Stars of The County Down, the phenomenal Sands Family Folk Group, are to celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a Gala Concert in Strule Arts Centre. Anne, Ben, Collum, Dino and Tommy grew up near
Mayobridge and learned to play and sing traditional songs from an early age. They also have an ear for American folk music by the likes of Pete Seeger and Joan Baez. Their “x factor” was found when the five siblings won an All Ireland Talent Show organised by promoter Bill Fuller. Now, their clever mix of traditional Irish Music and Song with their own thought provoking compositions about their life in Newry and Mourne
has won them audiences, here and abroad and in particular Germany.
With over 20 albums they are subject to many television documentaries and recipients of numerous awards. To celebrate their 40th Anniversary in the business they will be launching a new DVD and CD at the Concert.
Tickets £19.50 and are available from Box Office on 02882 247831 or online at www.struleartscentre.co.uk
Annual Events
There are a number of Annual Events running throughout the Omagh District area. Click here for details.
