Peter in tune for town's celebration

Master of the Musicals, Peter Corry will be performing hits from the movies, along with other acts Niamh Kavanagh and the John Anderson Big Band in Lurgan Park this Saturday for 'Lurgan 400 Live'.

Hosted by Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford the outdoor music event is the first of it's kind for the park.

"I love films and singing the songs of great movies is something I absolutely love doing," said 'Master of the Musicals' Peter Corry.

"I was considering putting together an album of songs from the movies and when I got the call for this concert I just jumped at the chance to take part.

"And to be a part of Lurgan's 400th anniversary celebrations makes it all the more special."

Peter said his favourite film was 'It's a Wonderful Life' and he was looking forward to performing Louis Armstrong's classic 'We have all the time in the world', from the James Bond film 'On her Majesty's Secret Service'.

"I'm a real film buff and we will be performing some of the best hits from many great movies.

"There will be songs from Disney films, Go the Distance from Hercules is one of my all time favourites.

"But there will also be Bond tracks and songs from Moulin Rouge - I have tried to make it as wide and varied as possible.

"Hopefully, and if the weather holds, we will be in for a fantastic night."

Peter has just finished directing a children's version of the hit West End musical, Les Miserables.

Some of the cast came from Craigavon and are part of the MADS! young drama society.

"That was a fantastic performance," added Peter, "the young people were absolutely amazing.

"After the opening night Gerry Kelly was on the radio saying that if you have lost faith in the youth then go and see the show.

"It's one of my all time favourite musicals and the young people involved just made the show.

"This Saturday's performance promises just as much and I am looking forward to helping the town celebrate."

Also featuring will be Conleth Kane.

Organisers have asked guests to bring along a picnic rug or deck chairs and something warm to wear.

Gates open at 5pm with the first performers taking to the stage around 7.30pm.

Translink is running a shuttle service from the train station to the park every half hour from 5pm with the final return at 11.15pm.