September at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh promises a whirlwind of entertainment, from the razor-sharp wit of punk icon John Lydon to the poignant story of Paddy Armstrong, the high-octane energy of Jesus Christ Superstar, and the dazzling showcase of One Way to Broadway.
With comedy, dance, children’s theatre, powerful drama, and live music all on the bill, the month offers something for everyone — whether you’re chasing nostalgia, laughter, or a night of show-stopping spectacle.
John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.
The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good.
In his spoken word show, ‘I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right’, Lydon talks about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and he will take audience questions. You won’t want to miss this one-off show!
Thursday September 4, 2025
7.30pm | £38 – General Admission
£50 – VIP with goody bag
£90 – VIP with pre-show meet and greet, photo and autograph, plus goody bag
Paddy – The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong
Don Wycherley stars as Paddy Armstrong in this one man show based on the memoir, Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir (2017).
Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. In this show, he relives the journey that forever altered his destiny.
Don Wycherley brings unflinching honesty, pathos and humour to his portrayal of Paddy, a man failed and scarred by a flawed system yet refusing to be defined by it.
Paddy is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness, reminding us that the privilege of freedom and love, family and everyday life can restore us and mend the scars of even the most savage injustice.
Contains strong language. Age 15+
Friday September 5, 2025
8pm | £20.00 | £18.00 concession
One Way to Broadway: 10 Years of Building Bridges
One of Northern Ireland’s leading amateur theatre groups, Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre, returns with their sell-out musical concert – One Way to Broadway – and this year marks a very special milestone: 10 years of Building Bridges.
Fresh from the success of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, the group is set to take to the stage once again with a spectacular showcase celebrating a decade of music, theatre, and community spirit.
This year’s ‘One Way to Broadway’ promises a dynamic journey through the songs and stories that have defined the group over the past ten years. From beloved musical theatre classics to audience favourites, the concert offers an evening of show-stopping performances and heartfelt nostalgia.
Featuring a talented cast of local performers, this production honours the musicals, pantomimes, plays, and concerts that have formed the backbone of Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre since its founding.
Audiences can expect energy, emotion, and exceptional entertainment as the group celebrates a decade of bringing people together through the arts.
Saturday September 6, 2025
7.30pm | £12.50
Jesus Christ Superstar
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ tells the story of biblical Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion. A rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical has no spoken dialogue and is sometimes considered a modern rock-opera.
Loosely based on the Gospels, ‘Superstar’ focuses on the personal conflicts between Jesus, his disciples, the people of Israel, and the leadership of Rome. Special attention is played to the relationship between Judas Iscariot and Jesus, as well as Jesus’ relationship with Mary Magdalene.
The musical is unique among biblical retellings in that it focuses on both Judas’ struggle making the decision to betray Jesus, and Jesus’ human psychology, fear, and anger in understanding and accepting his role as both leader and martyr.
The show is a product of its era, permeated with 1970’s rock, gospel, folk and funk themes, modern language and colloquialisms, and high-energy dance numbers.
Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 September, 2025
7.30pm | £20.00
Reverb
Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company Presents Reverb.
Movement and melody collide in an electrifying celebration of legacy, live music, and movement by choreographer Sarah Golding with music by multi-instrumentalist Lisa Canny.
This high-energy performance combines powerful physicality with spellbinding vocals and composition, exploring the ways in which our actions ripple through time and leave their mark.
With Canny’s signature mix of traditional and modern sounds driving the dancers, every beat tells a powerful story, blending past and present in a raw, emotional experience.
Get ready for a performance where rhythm lives, tradition breathes, and every moment and movement resonates.
Wednesday September 17, 2025
11am | £8.00
Here Come the Girls
Get ready to be blown away by the ultimate celebration of some of the most iconic female artists of all time!
This multi-diva show is a feast for the senses, featuring the likes of Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Annie Lennox, Gloria Estefan, Blondie, Katy Perry, Adele, Abba and Bananarama!
With a repertoire spanning five decades, this show is a non-stop party of all your favourite songs from these legendary ladies.
Get ready to dance, sing and be swept away by the energy and excitement of this spectacular, fast-paced performance.
They sold out last time they visited Armagh, so don’t miss out on this amazing tribute to some of the greatest female artists of all time!
Friday September 19, 2025
8pm | £26.50
Micky Bartlett: Rocket
Micky Bartlett is back in 2025 with his brand new show ‘ROCKET!’ After another sell out international tour Bartlett brings his best hour of comedy yet.
Sharing his thoughts on the modern world and secrets that most people wouldn’t tell their therapist, this is a show not to be missed!
Contains strong language: Age 18+
Saturday September 20, 2025
8pm | £25.00
Adventures on Old MacDonald’s Farm
Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s 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 what’s 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 delight for younger children.
Saturday September 20, 2025
12.30pm & 3pm | £12.00
The Tame Fox
They cultivated me – so they thought I was their garden in the wilderness
Until I turned fox and all the island was henhouse and their only hope was to hunt me down again
Taking in the whole life of the last chieftain of the O’Neills, this Irish traditional suite blends music (composed by Áine Mallon) and story (written by Emily DeDakis) to reimagine the history and myths surrounding the Flight of the Earls.
These spoken meditations – woven with laments and reels, jigs and bugle calls, prayers and ballads – invite listeners into the tumultuous world of Hugh O’Neill, along with the allies, spies, mercenaries and rulers of church and state who helped and hunted him. THE TAME FOX is a musical meditation on wildness, wilderness, and the inheritance of rebellion.
Wednesday September 24, 2025
7.30pm | £15.00
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre are delighted to be back at The Market Place Theatre, bringing this family friendly tale to the stage with a team of talented local performers.
This enchanting adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s beloved classic takes audiences on a magical adventure into the world of Narnia, where four siblings – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy – stumble upon a hidden realm through the back of an old wardrobe.
Once inside, they discover a land under the icy grip of the White Witch, cursed to endure eternal winter without ever knowing Christmas. To break the Witch’s spell and restore peace, the children must fulfil an ancient prophecy.
Hope arrives in the form of Aslan, the great lion, whose power and wisdom hold the key to Narnia’s salvation. With Aslan’s guidance and courage in their hearts, the children embark on a daring quest to defeat evil, fulfil their destinies, and bring light back to a world trapped in darkness.
Friday September 26 – Saturday 27, 2025
7.30pm | Saturday matinee 2pm | £12.00
Robert Mizzell – The Nashville Songbook
Robert has made Ireland his home for over 30 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here, and is now a top Country Artist in Ireland and the UK. He has released 14 solo studio albums and two full length DVD’s to date, and is constantly touring Ireland and the UK with his band “The Country Kings”.
Robert was born in Louisiana, the Bayou State and raised on the shores of Lake Bistineau near Shreveport. Robert’s early musical influences came from his parents – both performed in a Church Gospel group. At the age of 17, Robert moved to Connecticut where he worked with his father in the painting and decorating business. He then joined the US army where he served for a number of years. After his military service he moved to Ireland with dreams of a career in country music.
Tuesday September 30, 2025
8pm | £26.50
