Antrim: Journey through time with new series of shows at The Old Courthouse
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is presenting a series of heritage events at The Old Courthouse Theatre titled Journeys, which brings together live performances, music and storytelling that reflect on culture, place and movement through time.
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick said: “The Journeys series at The Old Courthouse Theatre offers people the chance to explore our shared history through words, music and performance.”
The Journeys series will begin on Saturday 21 February and end on Wednesday, May 13, featuring the following shows:
Words on the Wind - Saturday, February 21, 7.30pm to 9.30pm – a performance of spoken word and poetry inspired by the landscapes that shaped one of Ireland’s most loved poets, Seamus Heaney.
Echo’s of the Land - Saturday, February 28, 7.30pm to 9.30pm – a music-led story of two remarkable women, Jenny O'Doherty in 1848 and Isabel Louden in 1909, as they leave Ireland behind to forge new futures in America.
From Ireland to Appalachia - Saturday, March 7, 7.30pm to 9.20pm – a musical journey tracing the path of traditional Irish Music as it crossed the Atlantic and found new life in the Appalachian Mountains. Expect live performances of traditional music alongside Appalachian folk and bluegrass.
Return to The Native - Wednesday, May 13, 7.30pm to 9.30pm – Thomas Hardy’s The Return of the Native follows Eustacia Vye, a spirited young woman yearning for escape and fulfilment as her passions lead to inevitable tragedy. With live music, humour and inventive multi-role performance, Hotbuckle Theatre brings this timeless classic to life.
Each event has been created to provide reflective and engaging experiences for all to enjoy. Tickets are available via antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/Journeys.