Julie (Night 1)
2025-08-15 20:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Written and performed by Charlotte McCurry. Directed by Paula McFetridge. Produced by Kabosh. Lenadoon, West Belfast, 1981 Bernadette is 14. She loves her Mammy, Gene Kelly, Doris Day, and Julie Garland. She shares a bedroom with her wee sister – Julie. Julie loves Sheena Easton, Annie Lennox, and Adam Ant. Julie isn’t too bothered there’s women out banging bin lids – one of the hunger strikers just died. She’s more concerned with sorting a new pair of Topaz tights for the Horn Drive disco. She is fourteen after all… Julie Livingstone was fatally shot by a plastic bullet while crossing the road near her home. Seen through the eyes of Julie’s sister Bernadette, this powerful new play follows a teenage girl navigating her own grief, her family’s loss and their struggle for justice. Running time 70 mins. With post-show discussion.

Julie
2025-08-15 20:00 - 2025-08-16 20:00 | The Playhouse, 5–7 Artillery Street, Derry City, BT48 6RG
Written and performed by Charlotte McCurry. Directed by Paula McFetridge. Produced by Kabosh. Lenadoon, West Belfast, 1981 Bernadette is 14. She loves her Mammy, Gene Kelly, Doris Day, and Julie Garland. She shares a bedroom with her wee sister – Julie. Julie loves Sheena Easton, Annie Lennox, and Adam Ant. Julie isn’t too bothered there’s women out banging bin lids – one of the hunger strikers just died. She’s more concerned with sorting a new pair of Topaz tights for the Horn Drive disco. She is fourteen after all… Julie Livingstone was fatally shot by a plastic bullet while crossing the road near her home. Seen through the eyes of Julie’s sister Bernadette, this powerful new play follows a teenage girl navigating her own grief, her family’s loss and their struggle for justice. Running time 70 mins. With post-show discussion.
15th and 16th August 2025
Tickets: £18/£15 at derryplayhouse.co.uk.

Solas – Procession of Light at Brandywell
2025-08-15 21:00
Solas will illuminate the Brandywell neighbourhood with a procession of light. Residents and community groups will come together to celebrate everything that make the Brandywell and Bogside great, shining a spotlight on the people and talent who define the neighbourhood.

Optimo
2025-08-15 21:30 | Sandinos, Water Street, Derry City, BT48 6BQ
Optimo (Espacio) are the duo JD Twitch and JG Wilkes who have become renowned around the world for their memorable and ecstatic deejay sets with a unique disregard for genres and musical restrictions in their craft, creating a nightclub experience that strikes out into territories far beyond the accepted boundaries of club music. Their Glasgow nightclub Optimo (Espacio) at the Sub Club is widely regarded as one of the most important and ground-breaking clubs of the past two decades.
Optimo (Espacio) are also active in their local community raising awareness and funds for local foodbanks, refugee and anti-racist organisations, raising over a quarter of a million pounds for various organisations in Glasgow, and beyond.
In July 2025, Optimo announced that Keith had been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. We are shocked and saddened to have heard the news regarding Keith’s (JD Twitch’s) diagnosis. Our upcoming event will go ahead as planned with Jonnie continuing to carry the Optimo (Espacio) torch with the same spirit and passion they’ve always embodied.
Advance tickets: £10/12 via Eventbrite

Martin McGuinness Fly Fishing Competition
2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:00
Martin McGuinness’ love of angling was well known and whenever he managed to find a bit of spare time, he would take the opportunity to go fishing. Such times allowed him not just peace and quiet away from his hectic political duties but also provided him with the space to reflect and recharge. Hosted by Buncrana Angler’s Association.
Location: Fullerton’s Reservoir, Buncrana

Put your soul on your hand and walk
2025-09-08 19:00 | Nerve Centre Cinema, 7–8 Magazine Street, Derry City, BT48 6HH
The feature documentary offers an intimate, first-hand perspective on life under siege in Gaza, captured through video calls between Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, who was tragically killed in an airstrike on her home, just one day after the film’s Cannes selection was announced. Combining raw immediacy with deep humanity, Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk portrays daily life during the conflict through the eyes of a generation caught in an endless cycle of war and living under siege.
