The award winning Celtic Soul return to the theatre on Saturday 28 August with their definitive tribute to Van Morrison.

The Ardhowen Theatre's programme continues with live music from the award winning Celtic Soul, who return to the stage on Saturday, August 28 with their definitive tribute to Van Morrison.

Celtic Soul continue to receive critical acclaim from devout Vanatics wherever they perform and have continued their success with shows across Ireland. With years of playing in blues, folk, trad and jazz bands, the seven-piece band have the ingredients to deliver Van’s music authentically. Expect to hear songs from right across Van’s musical history including the big hits as well as stand out album tracks.

Belfast based Bright Umbrella Theatrical Productions bring their fast-paced modern version of Seamus Heaney’s ‘The Burial at Thebes’ to the Ardhowen on Thursday, September 9 at 8pm. Directed by Trevor Gill, the play's narrative follows an incident where two brothers fight to their mutual deaths. Head of State, Creon, decrees that one brother – deemed a hero – should be buried with full military honours whilst the corpse of the other – deemed a traitor - is left to rot in the street. He decrees that anyone who attempts to bury the body will face immediate death. Antigone, sister of the abandoned corpse, decides that she will see her brother buried irrespective of the consequences, and the consequences are indeed dire. Heaney’s, ‘The Burial at Thebes’ is based on the ancient Greek tragedy ‘Antigone’ by Sophocles. The play deals with conflicts between individual freedom and the imposition of restrictions by the state and with conflicts between conscience and civil law. This fast paced modern production by Bright Umbrella is not to be missed!

The Ardhowen is delighted to welcome Fermanagh Film Club into the theatre for a programme of twice monthly events featuring Art House, special interest and foreign language films.

The first feature is the Oscar-winning Nomadland, on Wednesday, September 8 at 8pm.

In Chloé Zhao’s award-winning feature, Fern is a woman in her 60’s, who, having lost her husband and her home, sets off on the road to explore life as a modern-day nomad.

A mixture of fiction and documentary filmmaking, Nomadland features a cast of real nomads - a community built on openness and comradery, where Fern finds joy and acceptance.

Please note, due to current social distancing guidance, there will be no interval or pre/post bar service provided for the performances. All tickets must be booked in advance, contact details of all attendees over 16 years of age must be submitted at the time of booking and masks should be worn at all times, unless exempt.

The theatre is currently working a socially distanced seating plan with limited seating. When booking your seats, please select the appropriate seating bubble for your party - if there are no seats available for your group size please contact the theatre at ardhowen@fermanaghomagh.com or telephone 028 6632 5440

In addition to the live shows, the Ardhowen also has a number of arts activities to be enjoyed in the theatre and at home.

The Art and Design Factory have put together Summer Arts & Craft Box with five fun art projects with accompanying digital tutorials for each lesson. The bundle includes all templates, paper and various art materials for the 5 high quality and engaging themed art lessons.

Also available is the creative pottery Claymation virtual workshop. Claymation is a form of stop-motion animation where each animated piece, including character and background is constructed out of coloured clays/plasticine. Each frame is recorded on film and them played back in quick succession to give the appearance of movement. Suitable from Primary School age upwards.

Please note; when you purchase your Summer Arts & Craft Box and Claymation Box from the Ardhowen Theatre, it will be available for collection from the reception desk at Enniskillen Castle. The tutorial video links will only be available to those purchasing the Claymation Box and will be viewable until Tuesday, August 31.

To keep up to date with all activities happening at the Ardhowen, follow the theatre's Facebook Page or please contact the Ardhowen team by email at ardhowen@fermanaghomagh.com or telephone 0300 303 1777.

"We have some exciting events happening over the summer, with live outdoor theatre and a range of arts workshops and activities," said an Ardhowen spokesperson.