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James Nesbitt makes surprise appearance at Portrush pantomime on closing night
James Nesbitt
A running joke that the Dame wanted a date with the Bloodlands actor came true this weekend
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'Maggie Muff' to take her final bow at the MAC after 10 years of performing across Northern Ireland
The MAC
She is returning to The MAC for the very last time in 'Maggie – Yer Ma' which runs from January 25 to February 12
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Talented young NI performers wanted for stage production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr
The MAC
It will be staged at the MAC Belfast
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Lyric Theatre cancel remaining The Snow Queen shows due to 'multiple illnesses' in the company
Lyric Theatre
"We are truly sorry to have to do this, and sincerely apologise for your disappointment and any inconvenience caused"
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Millennium Forum shows not to be missed in 2023
Derry city centre
From Liverpool Legends to Christy Moore there is something to suit all tastes
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Tara Lynne O'Neill on Christmas play for adults and what made Derry Girls so special
The MAC
On The Shelf will play at The MAC in Belfast from December 9 until December 23
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Hilarious Northern Irish Santa show makes last trip down the chimney this Christmas
The Black Box
"We have loved every minute with this crazy character, who at his heart shows us what Christmas is really about"
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Strictly Come Dancing Live: First three celebrities announced for SSE Arena Belfast show
SSE Arena
See your favourites from this series when they come to Northern Ireland next February
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Northern Irish comedy 'Home Malone' coming to the Grand Opera House
Christmas
It is written by husband and wife comedy duo Diona Doherty and Sean Hegarty
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Comedy play set in Belfast department store "something different" to do this Christmas
Christmas
'The Shop at the Top of the Town' steps back in time to Christmas in Belfast 1972, the heyday of the classic luxury stores
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Magical musical experience 'The Snow Queen' arrives at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas
Christmas
Tickets on sale now
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Lyric Theatre
From Paul Boyd comes an all-new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic adventure, opening on Friday November 25
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Portadown twins hail UK theatre success after starring in The Parent Trap musical
Co Armagh
Kyla and Nicole Fox have been nominated for their performance in The Parent Trap based musical 'Identical'
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Comedy play on fictional 'cross community paramilitary group' bringing final saga to Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House
Hapless freedom fighters The Dundonald Liberation Army will be causing havoc on stage at the Grand Opera House
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Review: Bridesmaids of Northern Ireland is a perfect girls' night out packed with serious laughs
Grand Opera House
The entire production felt like one big hen party and everyone was invited
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Northern Ireland theatre company couple making the arts more accessible for all
The MAC
"Part of our company’s ethos is to broaden and deepen engagement of the arts by overcoming barriers to arts participation"
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Omagh theatre group for those with learning disabilities set to take show to Dublin
Co Tyrone
Skyzdalimit will see their performance of ‘The Circus’ on stage at the Helix Theatre in Dublin and the Waterfront in Belfast
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Derry's Stage Beyond celebrates arrival of prestigious awards trophy
Co Derry
With theatres shutdown during lockdown and everyone required to stay safe at home, the actors at Stage Beyond recorded lines on their smartphones
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Review: Lockdown DLA at the MAC has you looking back in laughter at life in 2020
The MAC
The play allows you to laugh at yourself while laughing at the ridiculousness of the main characters
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Good Vibrations: Stage musical of Belfast's 'greatest punk story' is coming to the Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House
"The story of Terri Hooley and the punk bands he came in contact with is one of the great ballads of Belfast"
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Six the Musical review: Wives take back the narrative in sassy, powerful 'herstory' lesson
Grand Opera House
Six the Musical is running at the Grand Opera House until Sunday, August 21, so if you can get tickets then don't miss out
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'Explosive' Irish dance and music stage show coming to the MAC in September
The MAC
The cast includes a BBC Young Musician Of The Year recipient, All Ireland Champion musicians and World Champion level dancers
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Belfast writer brings his lockdown comedy on fictional 'cross community paramilitary group' to MAC
Things to do Belfast
"If you go to a show and you get offended by jokes and like to ring the peelers after, this probably isn't for you - sit this one out"
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Blood Brothers review: Emotions run high as powerful story remains as relevant as ever
Things to do Belfast
Willy Russell's Blood Brothers will run at Belfast's Grand Opera House until Saturday, August 13
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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
Cookstown
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
Ballymena
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
Food And Drink
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
Dunelm
"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
Ballymena
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
Food And Drink
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
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
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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
North Coast
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'
Glengormley
The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm
Six cases heard before NI courts this week
Courts
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
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
Crime
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
Courts
It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11