From the man who brought you his Liminal tour last year... (and Subliminal the year before - well, of course you don't remember!)... Here is the Post-liminal event! The usual mix of audience interaction, a couple of highlights from the Liminal tour, some random meanderings especially concocted for Portaferry and a little taste of what's to come in the 2023 Delamerium tour. This event is part of Portico's 2022 Comedy Arts Festival supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Diona Doherty (The Blame Game/Derry Girls/Soft Border Patrol) is trying to get her pink back. Just like flamingos, whose pink colour has been drained by the stresses of motherhood, Diona is on a mission to find out who the hell she is after having kids. A new stand up show from Diona Doherty, filled with hilariously relatable anecdotes and whole lot of brutal honesty.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Mark your calendars! The comedy show featuring the hilarious Chris Kent has been rescheduled, and its going to be a night to remember! Get ready for an evening of side-splitting stories and razor-sharp wit from one of Irelands finest comedians, Chris Kent. Plus, this special night will feature surprise special guests, ensuring an evening of even more laughter! The show will be hosted by the wonderfully talented Sean Hegarty. Prepare for an evening of unforgettable craic!!

Dream World Promotions presents. Adventures on Old MacDonalds Farm Join us down on Old MacDonalds Farm for fun, songs and excitement. Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonalds Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow find out whats going on? With an original script and brand-new songs written for this production, along with many singalong favourites, this professionally produced show brought to you by DreamWorld Promotions is a thrill for younger children. Aged 1 - 7 years Stage timings 1st half: 30mins Interval 2nd half 30mins

www.midnightrunbluegrass.com [//www.midnightrunbluegrass.com] Seth Mulder & Midnight Run is traditional bluegrass music at its best! Hailing from the heart of the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, TN, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run present a high-energy show filled with nostalgic entertainment, tight harmonies, and skillful musicianship, all built around a curated set list of original material and lost covers. Seth Mulder & Midnight Run released their latest album, "In Dreams I Go Back" in September 2022 on Mountain Fever Records. The album features S.P.B.G.M.A. 2023 Song of the Year, "My, My, My," and other chart-topping songs such as "One More Night" and "Carolina Line." In 2021, "One More Night" was the 4th most played song on bluegrass radio that year. Incorporating elements of Bluegrass, country, folk, and roots music. Seth Mulder & Midnight Run aim to preserve the legacy of bluegrass music and carry that torch forward into the future with their music. By definition, they are a traditional bluegrass band but progressive by writing their own material and presenting old material like no other in the genre. In a day and age where authenticity is everything, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run are the real deal; as one of the most talked-about young bands on the circuit today, the future of bluegrass music is in good hands.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Its Quiz Night at NCC. A cocktail of movie & non-movie rounds designed to tease the quizziest of minds, hosted by our glamorous quizmaster. Top prizes for the champions on the night and of course a raffle of stupendous prizes. Gather your team of max 6 and min 2, craft a daft movie-themed team name and dig out those thinking caps. Book online to guarantee a place at a table. Doors open at 7pm Tickets: 6/Head (18+only)

Join us for an inspiring evening of music with Nikki Hagans Mourne Strings, featuring 2 dynamic String Orchestras Mourne Strings Training Orchestra, made up of 7 13-year-olds showcasing the talent of younger students & Mourne Strings Senior Orchestra aged 14 +, a special group of both Nikkis current and past students. Some of these performers are returning to their instruments after years away and others are now teaching their instruments! There will also be performances from smaller chamber groups such as Quartets and Duets as well as some solo performances.

We are proud to bring you the original and gorgeous Crankie Island Song Project: an artistic archive of stories and songs from Irelands rich musical tradition. Celebrated singer Cathy Jordan, of traditional powerhouse Dervish, brings these tales to life with music, sound, and visuals, preserving them for future generations. Using a crankie boxa unique storytelling device with scrolling illustrationsthis project beautifully marries song and art. Featuring a selection from an archive of 32 songs, one from each county in Ireland, the Crankie Island Project is a musical atlas of the island, highlighting themes of love, loss, rebellion, and revelry.

A young boy sets out to change the fate of a whale.

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 Heres One For Ya! isnt just a stand-up gig, its a show not to be missed.

Zog and Gadabout try to rescue Princess Pearl, who has been locked up in her uncle's castle.

Another Julia Donaldson story gets the animation treatment.

Its Quiz Night at NCC - Fundraising for Newcastle Town Football Club. A cocktail of movie & non-movie rounds designed to tease the quizziest of minds, hosted by our glamorous quizmaster. Top prizes for the champions on the night and of course a raffle of stupendous prizes. Gather your team of max 6 and min 2, craft a daft movie-themed team name and dig out those thinking caps. Book online to guarantee a place at a table. Doors open at 7pm Tickets: 6/Head (18+only)

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.