Theatre

Fairytales and festive fables to come to life in MAC Belfast new Christmas show

The Night Before Christmas will bring fairytale characters to life on stage, directly from the pages of your favourite books

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New comedy play to explore working in hospitality in NI during festive season

Caroline has interviewed people working in hospitality to hear all the hilarious and crazy stories of the busiest time of year in our bars, restaurants and hotels

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Your chance to win tickets to the Lyric’s Christmas musical, Hansel and Gretel

The new musical version opens on Friday, November 24

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2:22 A Ghost Story left me on the edge of my seat covered in goosebumps

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2:22 A Ghost Story is running at Belfast's Grand Opera House until November 18 and demand has been high with an extra show added on Wednesday

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Christmas arrives at Lyric Theatre Belfast with festive shows for all the family

"We look forward to welcoming our amazing audiences to the Lyric this festive season"

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Broadway star Rachel Tucker to perform at special music event in Belfast this Christmas

St Anne's Cathedral

Rachel will take to the stage alongside Peter Corry, joined by an ensemble of local talent, encompassing both seasoned professionals and rising stars of the stage

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'Dazzling' Moroccan circus show FIQ! tops the bill at this year's Belfast International Arts Festival

Belfast International Arts Festival

Acrobats and dancers will take the stage at the Grand Opera House on October 20 and 21

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Belfast International Arts Festival launches a packed programme of performances and more for its 61st edition

Belfast International Arts Festival

Venues from October 12 to November 5 include the Grand Opera House, the Lyric Theatre and The MAC

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Special Les Misérables stage show coming to Belfast for first time as part of anniversary world tour

"Les Mis continues to win poll after poll around the world as the public’s favourite musical of all time containing so many of the most memorable and beloved songs ever written"

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Review: Diona Doherty's The Hen Do teleports you from the Grand Opera House to Ibiza for hilarious girls night out

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Once again, Diona Doherty has created a play that goes beyond just sitting in the audience and clapping

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Derry Girls star to appear opposite Hollywood stars in production by Belfast playwright

Louisa Harland will star in the Ulster American alongside Woody Harrelson and The Lord Of The Rings actor Andy Serkis

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Christopher Biggins set to wrap Waterfront Hall in giant scarf for fantastic cause

Waterfront Hall

The charity held a similar event at the Royal Albert Hall last year

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Evita review: For an amateur production, Ulster Operatic Company show at Grand Opera House was top class

Grand Opera House

It is clear that a lot of work has gone into this production

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Belfast Panto: Grand Opera House cast announced for Northern Ireland's biggest Christmas show

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It has already sold a record number of over 45,000 tickets

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The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary review: The life of David Ervine is set to have audiences gripped

With a bit of fine tuning, this show is set to be a hit

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New play on life of David Ervine set to debut with NI tour

The play will chart David Ervine's life from paramilitary to peace maker

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Belfast writer to take new one-man play about his father's murder to Lyric Theatre

Joe examines his experience living in NI as a mixed-race family juxtaposed with a journey into an unfamiliar place and culture

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Shrek to take ogre South Belfast as BSPA Summer Youth Project heads to the stage

This extraordinary showcase of youthful passion and creativity is not to be missed

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Play about Project Children and its role in NI peace to debut at Féile

Feile an Phobail

The play is based on testimonies and interviews with participants and volunteers from the original Project Children programme

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Epic Glentoran story returns to the theatre stage after opening success

‘One Saturday before the War’ is returning to the Sanctuary Theatre from July 28 to August 12

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NI actor to preview 'powerful' play How To Bury A Dead Mule ahead of Edinburgh Fringe run

'How to Bury a Dead Mule' is the story of WWII veteran Norman Clements told by his grandson Richard

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Two Northern Ireland teens cast in new Peace People ballet

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The ballet will tell the story of the formation of The Peace People in 1976

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Two productions searching for young actors to perform in hit musicals later this year

The productions are looking for young actors between the ages of seven and 19

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Review: Vote DLA brings outrageous laughter to Grand Opera House that even 'Lisburnians' will enjoy

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The play has everything you want from a NI comedy - littered with our silly little idioms, references to our iconic landmarks and the authentic joy of having a laugh at ourselves

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Marks & Spencer M&S shoppers can snap up £12 teddy cardigan that's like 'wearing a cloud'Shoppers have discovered a way to get the cosy piece for cheaper

We were spoilt for choice at popular NI restaurant's new location

The Rusty Keg has relocated recently and the food certainly lived up to its beautiful new surroundings

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Dunelm shoppers 'in love' with 'beautiful' £65 rug that's available in four colours

"I'm in love with this rug. The soft, neutral colours go perfectly in our living room and make it feel so warm and cosy."

Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer shoppers can bag 'warm and fluffy' cardigan for under £13 The Teddy Borg Wrap Lounge Cardigan is available in two autumnal colours including dark raspberry and ivory

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Belfast Oktoberfest social photos as pals toast to the start of the weekend

Things to do Belfast

Our photographer Justin Kernoghan was on hand to catch all the fun at Oktoberfest on Thursday night as pals started the weekend celebrations a little early

'I used to work at Boots and these are the best beauty deals ahead of Black Friday'

Boots has yet to confirm when its Black Friday deals will launch, but there are already plenty of ways to save on Christmas gifts, beauty products and more

Real Life Grieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accident Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife

Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed

A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart

Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'

The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm

Six cases heard before NI courts this week

Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences

Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast

The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening

Crime Investigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in Dundonald The incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning

Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Northern Ireland football team

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park

Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career

Northern Ireland football team

The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany

43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home

Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child

It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11