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  1. Spring awakening for new season

    Spring awakening for new season

    We’re looking forward to 2013 as we launch our new spring season programme. Packed with great performances, exhibitions and arts workshops at Mid–Ulster’s premiere theatre venue, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone.
  2. Music is in the air this spring

    Music is in the air this spring

    As we enter into the time of year for new buds and blossoms, April is also the opportunity to grow your musical repertoire at the Burnavon, Cookstown with a month packed full of top quality music events. Jump in…
  3. Factory Girls celebrated in Burnavon arts events

    Factory Girls celebrated in Burnavon arts events

    Most likely if you lived in Cookstown or its surrounds you knew someone – a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, an aunt, a best friend – who worked in either the Daintifyt or Fisher’s Hat Factory, and to this day, many people know someone
  4. Tapestry of Colours Screening Announced

    Tapestry of Colours Screening Announced

    Cookstown District Council will be screening the new film “Tapestry of Colours” Tuesday 21st May 2013 to celebrate Community Relations Week. This FREE event, funded by the Peace III programme Programme, is open to everyone, including schools,
  5. Here come the girls!

    Here come the girls!

    Receiving rave reviews, and described as a truly realistic play filled with humour, charm, fine acting and staging, this brand new production for 2013 is directed by Caitriona McLaughlin.
  6. Conal’s brand new Bit on the Side bound for Mid–Ulster

    Conal’s brand new Bit on the Side bound for Mid–Ulster

    If you’re a fan of successful comedian Conal Gallen, brace yourself, as this autumn you’ll get a chance to see Conal like you’ve never seen him before.
  7. Introducing the new season at the Burnavon

    Introducing the new season at the Burnavon

    This week sees the launch of the brand new Burnavon autumn season brochure, full of lots of performances, events, exhibitions and workshops to brighten up the dark autumn months.
  8. Within these walls

    Within these walls

    A haunting new photography exhibition, ‘Within these walls’, that investigates the site of the former Maze prison and was captured by Co. Tyrone photographer Cathy Dempster, is due to be displayed this October.
  9. Burnavon awarded prestigious Charter Mark

    Burnavon awarded prestigious Charter Mark

    The Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre has been awarded the Arts and Disability Equality Charter and Plaque in recognition of their on–going commitment to the promotion of access to the arts for all.
  10. Book of Condolence opened for Nelson Mandela

    Book of Condolence opened for Nelson Mandela

    A Book of Condolence has been opened in The Burnavon in Cookstown for those wishing to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela. The Book of Condolence will remain open until Monday 23rd December 2013.
  11. Oh, yes it is panto time at the Burnavon!

    Oh, yes it is panto time at the Burnavon!

  12. Who’s Your Local Sporting Hero?

    Who’s Your Local Sporting Hero?

    The Ulster Sports Museum Associations’ exhibition, ‘Celebrating the past – Inspiring our future’, which highlights all that is memorable within Ulster Sport comes to Cookstown this February.
  13. Give My Head Peace comes to Cookstown

    Give My Head Peace comes to Cookstown

    David Hull Promotions brings the brand new Give my Head Peace stage show to the Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th March.
  14. Special Floral Art Club Fundraiser

    Special Floral Art Club Fundraiser

    Each year Cookstown Floral Art Club organises an Open Night, and this year an event with a difference is being held in Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown on Wednesday 9th April.
  15. Creativity takes centre stage as Burnavon launches new summer programme

    Creativity takes centre stage as Burnavon launches new summer programme

    The focus is firmly on celebrating and encouraging creativity for all the family this summer, as the Burnavon releases its brand new summer programme.
  16. Young Minds Matter

    Young Minds Matter

    An important Mental Health Awareness conference entitled; “Young Minds Matter” was launched Friday 11th April at the Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown.
  17. Swing into summer

    Swing into summer

    The Burnavon is well into the swing of its summer season with plenty of workshops, music, comedy and drama to come in June and July. Read on to find out what you can see, do and explore!
  18. Burnavon Gets Positive Seal of Approval

    Burnavon Gets Positive Seal of Approval

    The Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre is the first arts centre in Northern Ireland to be awarded the “What About Me?” Welcome Award by Positive Futures, in recognition of the outstanding service that the Burnavon provides.
  19. Packed programme this autumn

    Packed programme this autumn

    Soon the dark winter nights will arrive and with that comes a chance to have a great night out as the Burnavon, Cookstown releases its new autumn/winter season programme full of new theatre performances, events, exhibitions, and workshops for everyone.
  20. Andrea brings her musical message to Cookstown

    Andrea brings her musical message to Cookstown

    Winner of The Voice UK 2013, Andrea Begley needs no introduction to local audiences, especially in her home village of Pomeroy. Andrea was winner of the second series of BBC’s ‘The Voice’ performed at London’s Union Chapel in 2013,
  21. Sparkling Performances this Festive Season

    Sparkling Performances this Festive Season

    If you’re looking for a good night out in the heart of Cookstown this Christmas and New Year, then look no further than the Burnavon, where a magical world of music, fun and laughter await you at Mid–Ulster’s premier theatre.
  22. Dirty Dancin…But not as you know it!

    Dirty Dancin…But not as you know it!

    Men (and women) of Tyrone, brace yourselves, Maggie Muff is back with a brand new show! Controversial character Maggie Muff is set to return with a brand new touring production, Dirty Dancin’ in le Shebeen which is on this February.
  23. More Power Celtic Rock this March

    More Power Celtic Rock this March

    For only the second time More Power to your Elbow are appearing at Cookstown’s Burnavon theatre on Friday 13th March at 8pm, just in time for your St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
  24. Conal’s brand new Bit on the Sunny Side bound for Mid–Ulster

    Conal’s brand new Bit on the Sunny Side bound for Mid–Ulster

    If you’re a fan of successful comedian Conal Gallen, brace yourself, as this April you’ll get a chance to see Conal and the gang again as the story of the dysfunctional Murphy family hits the Burnavon stage.
  25. Laughter tops the bill this June in Cookstown

    Laughter tops the bill this June in Cookstown

    Patrick Kielty tops the bill at this year’s exciting Cookstown Comedy Festival (4th – 6th June), in a line–up which also includes Ardal O’Hanlon and David O’Doherty.
  26. Superstars pull out all the stops!

    Superstars pull out all the stops!

    With just over a week to go until their newest production A Greek Wedding, on stage at the Burnavon on Friday 19th June 8pm, the members of Superstars Club, Cookstown are pulling out all the stops at their final few rehearsals!
  27. Packed programme this autumn

    Packed programme this autumn

    Soon the dark winter nights will arrive and with that comes a chance to have a great night out as the Burnavon, Cookstown releases its new autumn/winter season programme full of new theatre performances, events, exhibitions, and workshops for everyone.
  28. Packed house for panto first night

    Packed house for panto first night

    It was a packed house last Friday (8th) as Stewartstown Amateur Dramatic Society’s annual family pantomime, this year ‘The Wizard of Oz’, opened at the Burnavon, Cookstown.
  29. Mini Comedy Festival at Burnavon chock full of laughs

    Mini Comedy Festival at Burnavon chock full of laughs

    What’s better than one great comedy show? Three great comedy shows all on the one night, Friday 4th March at the Burnavon, Cookstown. ‘Badly Cut Fringe’ supplies a mini festival chock full of laughs all under the one roof.
  30. Crackin’ Burnavon line–up this March

    Crackin’ Burnavon line–up this March

    Spring is just around the corner and there’s a whole programme of smashing evening entertainment on offer at the Burnavon this March.
  31. Spring into what’s on at the Burnavon this April

    Spring into what’s on at the Burnavon this April

    Spring into the brighter days and longer evenings with toe tappin’ tunes, classic drama and a showcase of the very best of local talent during the month of April.
  32. Laugh Out Loud this June

    Laugh Out Loud this June

    You’ll be sure to laugh out loud this June, as Russell Kane tops the bill at this year’s exciting Cookstown Comedy Festival (16th – 18th June), in a line–up which also includes Jake O’Kane and Mickey Bartlett.
  33. Packed programme this autumn at the Burnavon

    Packed programme this autumn at the Burnavon

    Soon the dark winter nights will arrive and with that comes a chance to have a great night out as the Burnavon, Cookstown releases its new autumn/winter season programme full of new theatre performances, events, exhibitions, and workshops for everyone.
  34. Christmas Cheer at the Burnavon this season

    Christmas Cheer at the Burnavon this season

    If you’re looking for a good night out in the heart of Cookstown this Christmas and New Year, then look no further than the Burnavon, where a magical world of music, fun and laughter await you at Mid Ulster’s premier theatre and arts centre.
  35. Christmas Opening hours and last date for post

    Christmas Opening hours and last date for post

    Advice on Christmas Opening hours and last date for post this holiday season.
  36. Bog–land, Branches and the Beach woven into basketry

    Bog–land, Branches and the Beach woven into basketry

    The north coast based artist Louise McLean (of Atlantic Craft NI) recreates her interpretation of the rugged landscape and dramatic coastlines of Ireland through basketry this January at the Burnavon, Cookstown.
  37. Frighteningly Funny Comedy tops the bill this October in Cookstown

    Frighteningly Funny Comedy tops the bill this October in Cookstown

    Seann Walsh tops the bill at this year’s exciting Cookstown Comedy Festival, in its new diary slot of 5th – 7th October in a line–up which also includes Andrew Maxwell, and May McFettridge in a brand new comedy drama, ‘Dirty Dustin
  38. November Nights at the Burnavon!

    November Nights at the Burnavon!

    As autumn nights get darker, the Burnavon have a choice of nights out to brighten up the evenings and looking ahead to the end of the month and Christmas, their annual Winter Craft Fair is a highlight you don’t want to miss!
  39. Step into spring with ‘Mary Black sings Jimmy MacCarthy’

    Step into spring with ‘Mary Black sings Jimmy MacCarthy’

    Mary Black and her legendary band are back for their only appearance in Mid Ulster. This time Mary will be highlighting the songs of one of Ireland’s great song writers – Jimmy MacCarthy.
  40. Celebrate World Culture Day at The Burnavon

    Celebrate World Culture Day at The Burnavon

    It’s a big, wide, wonderful world! Enjoy fun for all the family on Saturday 19 May in celebration of World Culture Day 2018. With traditional arts and crafts and dancing from around the globe – this is a true celebration of all our differences
  41. Getting ready for GDPR

    Getting ready for GDPR

    As the May 25 deadline fast approaches, we are busy working through the GDPR checklist. To keep up with the changes read our new and improved privacy policy for The Burnavon Theatre!

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