Theatre

50th anniversary of Northern Ireland gay rights movement celebrated in new play

'Callings' will tour the UK and Ireland in October and November

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Powerful play by NI Mother and Baby home survivor aims to dispel shame

"Many women and their children were never reunited, for some it is too late but I hope that this play will help to open up discussions and that ultimately there will be no more shame"

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We went to the Les Misérables SSE Arena show and it was nothing short of spectacular

It made us want to Hear The People Sing all over again

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Sex and the City Hall: New play by married NI comedy duo

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"It's a really high-paced packed full of comedy show and we have a really brilliant cast to deliver it"

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Grand Opera House Belfast Christmas Pantomime cast and crew revealed for 2024

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Northern Ireland’s biggest pantomime has already sold a record number of 50,000 tickets

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Talented young NI performers wanted for Christmas production of Elf Jr

The show will be staged at the MAC in November

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Kneecap film actor starring in new play launching in Belfast showing impact of 14 years of Tory austerity

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Anthem for Dissatisfaction tells the story of how music can be a driving force in people's lives during difficult times

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New play exploring private rental housing crisis in Belfast to debut at EastSide Arts Festival

"I've tried to give a human voice to the cost-of-surviving crisis that has perpetuated in our community"

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Chronicles of Long Kesh tells the story of life in the cages during the Troubles

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The trials and tribulations of being locked away from your loved ones with no release date in sight are brought to bear in this production

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I've Always Liked the Name Marcus: Belfast actor's new play inspired by his own life to explore identity in NI

The play is a unique but universal tale of personal identity and cultural diversity amidst our rapidly changing world

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Marie Jones' Women on the Verge of HRT returns to the Grand Opera House stage for 25th anniversary

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"The audience will be entertained - they'll never be bored, they'll get a laugh"

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One of Northern Ireland's oldest theatre societies to bring hit musical 'Young Frankenstein' to Belfast

This electrifying musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will "leave you in stitches"

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Project Children founder to travel from US to see play based on its role in NI peace process

‘Project Children’ is a powerful reminder of how activism and radical kindness, can positively change the lives of children and young people

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Powerful play based on a true love story set in 1990s Belfast coming to Grand Opera House

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The play is based on personal experience of homophobia, misogyny and coercive control, shining a light on the societal challenges that remain for NI's LGBTQ+ community

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Cast announced for Les Misérables Belfast show as tickets still available

This spectacular production will have a company of over 110 actors, musicians and crew featuring a core cast with a great number of celebrated Les Mis stars

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New play 'Granny Jackson's Dead' to combine technology with tradition at NI Science Festival

"Taking place in a domestic house in the style of an Irish wake, Granny Jackson's Dead promises to be the session to end all sessions - after all, that’s what Granny would have wanted"

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Jamie Dornan's first acting role was inspired by a Belfast cleaner

His first role was Widow Twankey in a school production of Aladdin

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NI comedian Diona Doherty's own IVF journey inspires new comedy play 'Sunny Side Up'

"I wanted to write something not only heartfelt but funny about my experience of the IVF process... it's a topic I find people aren't talking about enough"

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Northern Irish theatre company take hilarious classroom comedy on tour

"The play flies at breakneck speed, is witty, and communicates a poignant message about educational inequality and class division"

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Upcoming production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Belfast looking talented young performers

The Belfast School of Performing Arts are looking for participants for their summer youth project

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Adrian Dunbar set to make his West End musical debut in Kiss Me, Kate

The Co Fermanagh native will star in the re-imagining of Cole Porter’s hit musical comedy

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Talented young performers wanted for Grand Opera House summer production

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This year will see the cast bring to live a performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard

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Northern Ireland actor Nuala McGowan goes under the Belfast Live spotlight

The Lisburn-born actor tells us her favourite places in NI and more about her path to her career

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Hansel and Gretel is the perfect family show to see this Christmas

"For the last number of years, the Lyric Christmas show has managed to pull it out of the bag and this year is no different."

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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

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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