PORTICO Blog

Young girl plays organ

Unexpected organ enthusiast!

On Sunday, we had an unexpected organ enthusiast attend the recital with Matilda Lloyd and Richard Gowers. Young Anita Cojocar is from Ukraine but currently living in Killyleagh. It turns out she is quite the fan!

  • Matilda Lloyd

    Thank you Lottery Players!

    To say thank you for the £30m raised for good causes every week by players, National Lottery-funded venues are offering free entry, discounts, and special offers in March 2023.

     

  • season brochure April to June 2023 side 1

    New season brochure is out!

    Anyone want to help distribute it? ; )

     

  • Zootropolis bunnies film for children

    Free films for schools groups

    We are showing three films this year as part of the Into Film Festival:

    Zootropolis

    Wall-E

    Raya and the Last Dragon

    These films are all free to schools groups but you must book with Into Film - links below.

  • Dearbhla and Finghin Collins

    Sibling rivalry?

    When I recall attempting to play duets with my siblings I mostly remember bickering, slapped hands and being shoved off the piano stool... I confess there is a part of me that would love to see Dearbhla and Finghin Collins engage in such antics but I imagine their performance might be a little more professional!

  • Evac chair cover

    Evac Chair training

    This week we picked a particularly wet and windy day to engage in Evac Chair training!

  • 2022 in less than a minute!

    A quick video snapshot of 2022...

  • christmassy question mark for gifts tickets events

    What to get them for Christmas?

    Ooh oooh - how about clutter-free, socially-conscious, arts-supporting, and of course fabulous tickets?

  • Map of Northern Ireland showing audience origins

    Where do our audiences come from?

    If you came to the fabulous ANÚNA concert at the weekend you'll have been asked for your postcode. Why?

  • Stand Up Comedy Jake O'Kane Colin Murphy Diona Doherty

    Comedy at Portico!

    We get a lot of "can you squeeze in a couple more?" kind of requests for sold out comedy gigs...

    Pretty please if you're really keen to see someone then please book early or else don't come asking for tickets when they are sold out!

  • Enjoy concerts and shows for £5 at Portico in Portaferry

    Struggling to make ends meet?

    We have introduced £5 tickets for those who need them - no questions asked.