{"id":191208,"date":"2025-12-14T10:34:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T10:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/191208\/"},"modified":"2025-12-14T10:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T10:34:08","slug":"christmas-variety-show-to-sparkle-at-the-buncrana-cinema-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/191208\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Variety Show to sparkle at the Buncrana Cinema next week"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Christmas Variety Show will take centre-stage at the Buncrana Cinema next week.<\/p>\n

The show, titled \u201cA Holly Jolly Christmas\u201d will be a one-night only spectacular held on Tuesday the 16th of December.<\/p>\n

Performances from some of the best and brightest talent from Buncrana, Inishowen and the North West as a whole will be accompanied with some comedy fun on the night from host, comedian Joseph P. Carlin.<\/p>\n

The Inishowen Gospel Choir, new local pop-soul group PikaTunes, the Inish Theatre Group, and talented students from Scoil Trad Bhuncranncha will all take to the stage for the show, which is also a part of the \u201cBuncrana By Night\u201d initiative from Donegal County Council.<\/p>\n

It is open to all ages, and promises to be the perfect pre-Christmas evening for all.<\/p>\n

You can purchase tickets via<\/p>\n

As part of the \u2018Buncrana By Night\u2019 initiative from Donegal County Council, \u2018A Holly Jolly Christmas\u2019 will come to Buncrana Cinema for one-night-only on Tuesday 16th December. The variety show will be filled with music, laughter, and Christmas magic, and include highlights performances from some of the best talent in Buncrana, Inishowen and the North-West.<\/p>\n

There will be performances by the Inishowen Gospel Choir, new local pop-soul group PikaTunes, the Inish Theatre Group, and talented students from Scoil Trad Bhuncranncha. The show will be hosted by comedian Joseph P. Carlin, bringing plenty of fun and festive cheer. Sophie Gallagher, Buncrana\u2019s Night-Time Economy Advisor said \u201cThe Buncrana Night-Time Economy Initiative has allowed Buncrana Cinema to thrive as a diverse cultural venue, and this is a festive celebration of the historic cinema and local talent\u201d<\/p>\n

The show is open to all ages, and will be the perfect pre-Christmas evening for all.<\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased via Tickets.ie by clicking here<\/a>,\u00a0 or in-person from Macs Bookshop.<\/p>\n

Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John G. McLaughlin, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cBuncrana\u2019s night-time economy development showcases what can be achieved when local businesses, organisations, and the community unite to strengthen the town\u2019s vibrant culture after dark. This event celebrates an iconic venue and the continued growth of Buncrana\u2019s night-time economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Buncrana By Night is funded by the Department for Culture, Sport and Media and is a Donegal County Council Night-Time Economy Initiative.<\/p>\n

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