Toxic Relationships
As climate catastrophe looms, the impatient Moon informs Earth that humans are doomed and announces its intent to leave, albeit slowly. Desperate, Earth implores Moon to help appeal to humanity, but their cosmic messages only cause humanity to devolve into bickering and denial.
Exasperated, Earth and Moon put humanity on trial, instigating a courtroom drama where Earth questions representatives of different groups.
Each gives their perspective, with Big Oil and Industry denying culpability, Consumer making excuses, and Farmer clinging to tradition before seeing their role. Poverty eloquently testifies to disproportionate climate burdens. The Youth bring hope and call for unity.
Throughout, Moon expresses scepticism that humans are worth saving, while Earth has faith humanity can change. Through razor-sharp satire and earnest pathos, this allegorical play compellingly explores humanity’s denial, then hope of changing course toward sustainability and harmony with nature, if we listen to the voices of the vulnerable and act in time.
Saturday November 1, 2025
8pm | £15.00
The Pat McManus Band
Former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist and violin virtuoso, Pat McManus, along with band members Paul Faloon on drums and Plunkett McComb on bass return to The Market Place.
The Pat McManus Band have toured for the past seventeen years, playing huge festivals, tours and headlining shows. Within this time Pat has written and released nine albums. Pat has been hailed in the press as one of the top five Irish guitarists.
As always, the set will be packed full of their own special brand of blues rock, infused with a touch of the Celtic, with old favourites and new.
This event takes place in our Studio Theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style seating layout.
Saturday November 1, 2025
8pm | £17.00
Nip and Tuck
Set in the fictional town of Ballybigger, the story follows Barbara, who checks in for what should be a simple cosmetic procedure. Instead, she’s swept into a whirlwind of surgical slip-ups, outrageous mix-ups, and a cast of doctors and nurses who are anything but qualified! Add her sharp-tongued best friend Mary Oxter, her sister Majella—determined to try the newest (and strangest) high-tech treatment—and an over-the-top operation scene like no other, and Ballybigger’s clinic is already in chaos.
But just when things couldn’t get any crazier… a mad man on the loose arrives, desperate for a nip and tuck of his own to disguise himself and slip out of the country. Will Barbara survive the madness? Will Majella ever get her “out-of-this-world” procedure? And can anyone stop the runaway mayhem before the stitches come undone?
Wednesday November 5, 2025
8pm | £25.00
A Night with the Country Stars
Back by popular demand “A Night with the Country Stars” returns for another night of toe-tapping magic and features 6 of Ireland’s top stars all on one super show.
The stellar line-up includes the accordion maestro from Sligo Patrick Feeney with his timeless hits “Red Haired Mary”, “I Believe” and “Dreaming of you” The wee man from Drumlish Declan Nerney who is sure to “Stop the World”! The popular Derry man Sean Wilson who has just released his 20th studio album, one of Ireland’s finest and purest singers Joe Moore, the velvet voice of country music from Meath Matt Leavy and his massive hit “Who left the door to heaven open”, and completing the bill is the blue jean country Queen from Cavan Kathy Durkin and her iconic hit “Working Man”.
Each of the singers will showcase their trademark hit songs in the company of Ireland’s top backing band Keltic Storm. This is a rare chance to see so many great acts all on one stage! Early booking advisable.
Thursday November 6, 2025
8pm | £26.50
Anthony Toner in Concert
Anthony Toner returns to the intimate setting of the Studio Theatre for a solo acoustic show with an armful of new songs to celebrate.
Released as a brand-new album under the working title ‘Long Long Way…’, these are the first original pieces in almost two years from the Coleraine-born, Belfast-based songwriter, an artist with 14 critically acclaimed albums under his belt and a devoted following across Northern Ireland and beyond.
As always, expect an evening of fine playing, singing, great between song, stories and, a selection of classics from the back catalogue, including ‘The Road to Fivemiletown’, ‘Sailortown’, ‘Well Well Well’ and many more – including some blues, some covers and – these days – the odd rendition of a poem or two, selections from some of Anthony’s favourite writers.
Friday November 7, 2025
8pm | £15.00
Paddy Raff: Here’s One for Ya!
Paddy Raff is hitting the road again in 2025 following the success of his last show, the biggest selling NI stand-up comedy tour of 2024 seen by a whopping 15,000+ people!
With more comedy songs, hilarious tales of fatherhood, his former wedding band antics, musings on modern life and another musical visit from Nigel, the King of BT9 – ‘Here’s One For Ya!’ isn’t just a stand-up gig, it’s a show not to be missed.
Saturday November 8, 2025
8pm | £18.00
Eamonn Holmes: This is My Life
Join Eamonn Holmes as he takes you on a journey through his life. From his humble beginnings in Belfast to the dazzling heights of national TV. From triumph to tragedy, named after Eamonn Andrews, don’t miss Eamonn Holmes – This is My Life.
Meet & Greet Ticketholders should arrive by 6.15pm for early admission / photo opportunity at approx. 6.30pm.
Tuesday November 11, 2025
8pm | £25.00 | Limited Number of Meet & Greet Tickets £35
Mike Denver with Guests
Mike Denver, one of Galway’s favourite sons, is riding the crest of a wave. His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South, and has now extended to England, Scotland, and other European territories. Mike was voted “Entertainer of the Year 2016,” which propelled him to a new level.
With his excellent backing band, Mike presents a two and a half hour high-energy concert show featuring all his hits, including “Tommy K,” “Wasn’t That a Party,” “Galway Girl,” “Blown Away,” plus hits from the ’60s and ’70s. Guests to be announced.
Wednesday November 12, 2025
8pm | £30.00
Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie?
With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes.
No current idiocy is left un-examined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, Not Himself, is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.
Thursday November 13, 2025
8pm | £26.00
Out in the Country: Briege Devlin
Through a hilarious whirlwind of characters, Briege navigates a world where the word “Lesbian” sounds as foreign as quinoa. With wit shaper than a mullet haircut. Briege’s journey of self-love, validation and self-acceptance, will leave you laughing and rooting for her all the way. Whether you re gay, straight, or just a fan of comfortable shoes. This story of self-discovery in a world of small minds, and even smaller towns, will have you crying tears of joy, and probably a little gay pride too.
Friday November 14, 2025
8pm | £18.00
And Finally… Phil Collins
Chris O’Connell brings the charisma and style of the man who fronted Genesis and sold over 150 million albums worldwide in his magnificent solo career.
This award winning five-star production delivers a high energy show packed full of hits including…
‘In the Air Tonight’, ‘Another Day in Paradise’ and ‘Sussudio’ along with a visible touch of Genesis.
Come and experience this world class 9-piece band, two drum kits and the esteemed ‘And Finally Horns’.
Friday November 14, 2025
8pm | £27.50
Cash Returns
Join JP Mac as the man in black and Karen Martin as June Carter along with this spectacular 9-piece show as they pay homage to the 2005 hit film based on the life and career of country music’s biggest star and how he met the love of his life. The brand-new show will include songs from the soundtrack of ‘Walk the Line’, that will have everyone singin ‘n’ stompin in the aisles, including, ‘Ring of Fire’, ‘Long legged Guitar Picking Man, ‘Jackson’, ‘Cry Cry Cry’, ‘Cocaine Blues’ – plus many more from the legendary couple’s huge repertoire.
Saturday November 15, 2025
8pm | £26.00
Cinderella
Experience Cinderella like you’ve never seen it before. Ballet Ireland presents a powerful story of resilience, romance and selfdiscovery in a timeless tale that never loses its resonance.
Travel back to the grandeur and iconic romance of New York City in the 1950’s, where Ella is forging a new life for herself after emigrating from her beloved home in Ireland. Alone, but dreaming of a better future, Ella finds work in Manhattan’s exclusive playground for the elite, The Park Plaza Hotel. With the announcement of a grand ball being held for the birthday of Alexander Vanderbilt, Ella’s bewitching fate is set in motion. The magic doesn’t stop at midnight…
This exciting, new, distinctively Irish ballet will be choreographed by Loughlan Prior. Named one of Dance Magazine’s ‘25 to Watch in 2025,’ Prior is an internationally renowned, award-winning choreographer, described by Dance Aotearoa New Zealand as ‘a creative tour de force.’
Tuesday November 18, 2025
8pm | £26.50 | £24.00 concession
Beauty & The Beast
Be our guest this Christmas at The Market Place Theatre’s festive pantomime spectacular, ‘Beauty And The Beast’. Prepare yourself for a tale as old as time, but told in a way you won’t have seen the like of before!
Can Belle save the day before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? Join our heroine as she tries to break the Wicked Fairy’s curse and escape the castle of the ‘monstrous’ Beast… but is he really as bad as he seems? There’ll be Talking Teapots, Singing Candlesticks, Dancing Dogs and a bunch of Wily Wolves to deal with, but with your help, can Belle REVERSE THE CURSE?
Beauty And The Beast will be sure to make you laugh, sing, shout and cheer as you fall in love with a host of hilarious (and hairy) characters. Get ready for magic, music and mayhem aplenty, all rolled up in one action-packed show that’s sure to be simply the beast!
Saturday November 29 – December 21 , 2025
8pm | £19 & £16.50 (conc.) | £17.50 & £15 (conc.) Sat 29 Nov only
