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27/10/2023

Mark goes on a spooky City of Derry Walking Tour

BBC Radio Foyle - The Mark Patterson Show, Mark goes on a spooky City of Derry Walking Tour

Derry ghost walking tour, Halloween with NI Opera, and local chef wins major food prize.

A ghostly immersive experience with City of Derry Walking Tours, NI Opera's Salon Series in town and local chef Emily McCorkell wins gold at a major UK food awards.

Mark speaks with Thornhill pupils Hannah, Katie and Evie and Martin Mc Crossan City Walking Tour’s Phillip O’Neill & Charlene Mc Crossan who are treating us to a ghoulish ghost tour this Halloween. Their immersive theatre experience takes you on a chilling walk in and around the walls featuring local ghost stories. Cameron Menzies Artistic Director of the NI Opera and singer Margaret Bridges join Mark in the studio ahead of their salon series on ‘Songs and Dances of Death’ and ‘Kindertotenlieder’ taking place tonight. Emily McCorkell from Derry’s Lo & Slo on winning Gold in the Great British Food Awards for her Screaming Banshee Ghost Chilli & Seaweed Blend cooking sauce and Gerry Cunningham, Director of the River Tall theatre company and band member of More Power to Your Elbow meets Mark to talk about his latest show ‘Heart of the Country' taking place at the Millennium Forum this weekend.

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