DFK Performing Arts Academy

DFK Performing Arts Academy Film, Drama School and Speech & Drama Lessons in the Armagh and Dungannon Areas She is also a recognised member of the Society of Teachers of Speech & Drama.

Founded in 1999 and based Ardmore Recreation Centre, Armagh Northern Ireland, Drama for Kids is owned by Narelle Allen. Narelle has been teaching Speech & Drama for the past 12 years and is also a fully qualified secondary school teacher.

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 1 ✨🤸 Playing the Acrobat in our Friday 30th May performance...Graceful, daring, and utterly capti...
11/05/2026

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 1 ✨

🤸 Playing the Acrobat in our Friday 30th May performance...

Graceful, daring, and utterly captivating — please welcome ABIGAIL NUGENT to the stage as the Acrobat! 🌟

The circus sequences in Matilda JR are some of the most visually stunning moments of the show, and Abigail brings exactly the right combination of skill, artistry, and stage presence to make them truly memorable.

📅 SHOW 1: Friday 30th May 2026 | 6:30pm
📍 The Market Place Theatre, Armagh
🎟 Book now: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 2 ✨📚 Playing Mrs Phelps in our Sunday 7th June performance...Every voracious little reader needs ...
08/05/2026

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 2 ✨

📚 Playing Mrs Phelps in our Sunday 7th June performance...

Every voracious little reader needs a librarian who truly gets it — and POPPY McROBERTS is bringing Mrs Phelps to life beautifully! 📖✨

Mrs Phelps is Matilda's first champion — the one who always believed in her, even before Miss Honey came along. Poppy brings so much warmth and quiet strength to this lovely role.

📅 SHOW 2: Sunday 7th June 2026 | 6:30pm
📍 The Market Place Theatre, Armagh
🎟 Book now: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564

08/05/2026

🌟✨ Get ready, Armagh //

DFK Performing Arts Academy proudly presents Dennis Kelly's Matilda the Musical JR – a whirlwind of fun, color, and energy!

Follow brilliant Matilda, a girl with extraordinary wit and magical powers, as she takes on cruel parents, the fearsome Miss Trunchbull, and wins over the lovable Miss Honey. Join our talented, all-ability youth performers for a magical, unforgettable theatre experience that celebrates courage, cleverness, and community spirit! 🎭🎶💫



Secure your tickets now: 🎫https://shorturl.fm/J2Ybp

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 2 ✨🌟 Playing Tommy in our Sunday 7th June performance...Please welcome LILLY DERRY to the stage! ...
06/05/2026

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 2 ✨

🌟 Playing Tommy in our Sunday 7th June performance...

Please welcome LILLY DERRY to the stage! 🎉

Lilly brings energy, humour and teamwork to the role of Tommy. Helping to show how scary the Trunchbull really is!

📅 SHOW 2: Sunday 7th June 2026 | 6:30pm
📍 The Market Place Theatre, Armagh
🎟 Book now: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564

Sponsor Spotlight — AW Control Systems Ltd A huge thank you to the team at AW Control Systems Ltd for their generous sup...
06/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight — AW Control Systems Ltd

A huge thank you to the team at AW Control Systems Ltd for their generous support of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.!
AW Control Systems are specialists in electrical control systems and automation solutions — trusted professionals delivering quality engineering across the region. If your business needs expert control and automation support, look them up on Facebook!

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh

Saturday 30th May 2026 (Show 1) & Sunday 7th June 2026 (Show 2)

Tickets: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. Book by Dennis Kelly. Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin. www.mtishows.co.uk

A heartfelt thank you to — Lymphatic Drainage Armagh — for sponsoring Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.!Catherine Hu...
06/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to — Lymphatic Drainage Armagh — for sponsoring Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.!

Catherine Hughes is a highly skilled therapist specialising in lymphatic drainage — a dedicated professional who has been wonderfully generous to our production and our academy. We are truly grateful for her support of our cast and crew.

Find Catherine on Instagram and get in touch to learn more about her work.

🎭 Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.
The Market Place Theatre, Armagh
📅 Saturday 30th May & Sunday 7th June 2026
🎟 Tickets: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564?fbclid=IwY2xjawRY-QBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2OEFjWU9aWlVETWk2Zjd0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvD0bTBtq6bzSBl8GZp6pXvIKO8smmz7pm4A9BHJ8Z_fAEHhpsgP4H6VEeTM_aem_8tBu7hOjzGC84mBiYNZRcQ

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. Book by Dennis Kelly. Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin. www.mtishows.co.uk

Sponsor Spotlight — Boardwalk Shoes & Bags, ArmaghArmagh's beloved destination for shoes and bags. A local institution! ...
06/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight — Boardwalk Shoes & Bags, Armagh

Armagh's beloved destination for shoes and bags. A local institution! Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

We are so grateful for your support.

🎭 Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh!
📅 Saturday 30th May & Sunday 7th June 2026
🎟 Book now: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. Book by Dennis Kelly. Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin. www.mtishows.co.uk

Sponsor Spotlight - Infinite Security Controls— https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064008073274 Infinite Securi...
06/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight - Infinite Security Controls— https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064008073274

Infinite Security Controls deliver professional access control, CCTV, and security solutions across Northern Ireland. Highly recommended for all your security needs!

We are so grateful to them for their support.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh!
📅 Saturday 30th May & Sunday 7th June 2026
🎟 Book now: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. Book by Dennis Kelly. Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin. www.mtishows.co.uk

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 2 ✨🌟 Playing Alice in our Sunday 7th June performance...Please welcome TILLIE to the stage! 🎉Ali...
04/05/2026

✨ MEET THE CAST | SHOW 2 ✨

🌟 Playing Alice in our Sunday 7th June performance...

Please welcome TILLIE to the stage! 🎉

Alice is a pupil at Crunchem Hall, and Tillie brings real heart and presence to every moment she is on stage. We are so proud of the dedication Tillie has shown throughout rehearsals.

📅 SHOW 2: Sunday 7th June 2026 | 6.30pm
📍 The Market Place Theatre, Armagh
🎟 Book now: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564

Sponsor Spotlight — Climbing Frame FactoryAnother brilliant business backing DFK Performing Arts Academy and Roald Dahl...
04/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight — Climbing Frame Factory

Another brilliant business backing DFK Performing Arts Academy and Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.!

🌲 Climbing Frame Factory — the perfect destination for outdoor play! An incredible range of climbing frames and play equipment for children of all ages.

🌐 climbingframefactory.co.uk

We are so grateful for their support. 💛

🎭 Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh!
📅 Friday 30th May & Sunday 7th June 2026
🎟 Book now: https://marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873661564?fbclid=IwY2xjawRY-QBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2OEFjWU9aWlVETWk2Zjd0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvD0bTBtq6bzSBl8GZp6pXvIKO8smmz7pm4A9BHJ8Z_fAEHhpsgP4H6VEeTM_aem_8tBu7hOjzGC84mBiYNZRcQ

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. Book by Dennis Kelly. Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin. www.mtishows.co.uk

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Ardmore Recreation Centre
Armagh
BT601JD

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11am - 5:30pm

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