Theatre
From Handel’s Messiah to a filthy Sleeping Beauty: the best shows for adults to enjoy this Christmas in Northern Ireland
Christmas laughs and musical treats for grown ups
James Norton says role in play exploring abuse led to him having panic attacks
The Happy Valley actor starred in A Little Life last year.
Derry’s artistic FUSE sparks new connections on the Waterside and beyond
Driven by passion, as well as a sense of frustration, Aoife Boyle and Zoë McSparron of Fuse Arts are determined to make waves from Derry’s Waterside
Review - The Vanishing Elephant at The Grand Opera House, Belfast
Review of The Vanishing Elephant at The Grand Opera House, Belfast. A mammoth production which speaks of displacement, friendship and animal rights
David Tennant-starring Macbeth cancelled for a night ‘due to cast illness’
It is unclear who has become sick.
‘I’m hooked on Flipz’ - Tinderbox’s Ciaran Haggerty
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Ciaran Haggerty, associate director at Tinderbox Theatre Company
Actor Michael Patrick on finding humour amid MND in the Tragedy of Richard III
Actor Michael Patrick is currently in the role of his life, playing Richard III at the Lyric Theatre. He tells Gail Bell about the emotional toll, how his MND is helping bring an authenticity to the part, his hopes for a new drug trial and how humour will always see him through
Cutting edge theatre production using gaming and animation tech to explore our connection with earth
Gaming, animation and immersive theatre combine in Dominic Montague's new play for the Belfast Festival. Jenny Lee finds out more
Belfast theatre company Tinderbox win UK award
Rhino offers a modern reinterpretation of Eugene Ionesco’s renowned play Rhinoceros
‘Back in the day, I was a gold medal drinker but I gracefully retired six years ago’ - actress Caoimhe Farren answers 20 questions
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Derry-born actress, Caoimhe Farren