Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Pantomime for the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre

Awarded 07 May 2026

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Awarded07 May 2026

Value£122,312.64

SupplierAC Creative Events Limited

AgencyArmagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

RegionNORTHERN IRELAND

CategoryArts & Culture

Expires in 2mo8mo term, 76% elapsed

Awarded 7 May 2026Expires 31 Dec 2026

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Thespecification has been developed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in order to procure a suitably qualified and competent professionals to deliver pantomime productions for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, for 2026 / 2027 / 2028 (subject to successful annual review).

The Market Place Theatre is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's flagship arts centre and annually presents a 3-week run of a pantomime to both school and public audiences in the month of December.

The pantomime is a key part of the theatre's programme and plays to over 13,000 people each year.

The venue is looking for an experienced, highly professional partner company to produce and present its 2026, 2027 and 2028 pantomimes (2027 and 2028 productions are subject to satisfactory annual review).

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