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The Sword And The Sand

West Belfast meets East (Middle-East that is) in this new hard-hitting comedy by Pearse Elliott. Azir, a political refugee, comes here to escape a life of persecution only to find himself right back where he started. Rawlife present a hilarious drama about how idealism can lead to many different places, some hopeful, others violent.

HUCKLEBERRY FINN – A READING OF A NEW MUSICAL BY DUKE SPECIAL & ANDREW DOYLE

The Lyric is thrilled to present a special one-off event allowing audiences a sneak peek at a stunning new musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s seminal American novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn composed by celebrated Belfast musician Duke Special with Book and Lyrics by Andrew Doyle, developed by the Lyric Theatre. A presentation of the full play and original songs, with Duke Special accompanying on piano.

The Vagina Monologues

The New York Times called The Vagina Monologues, “probably the most important piece of political theater of the last decade.” The play dives into the mystery, humour, pain, power, wisdom, outrage and excitement in women’s experiences. This production is inspired by the Mothers, Artists, Makers (M.A.M) movement - an evolving, self-organised group of mothers across the island of Ireland who identify as artists and theatre makers.

The Art Of Laughter By Jos Houben

What causes a chuckle? A giggle? A hearty laugh? Renowned actor from Théâtre Complicité and longtime collaborator of Peter Brook presents a hilarious comedy about comedy. See what makes you laugh as Houben dissects the mechanics that trigger laughter: facial expressions, the idiosyncrasies of the body, the act of falling down, and the importance of timing. Winner of the “Total Theatre Award” at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival, ‘The Art of Laughter’ is a delightful and amusing journey through one of life’s greatest pleasures.

Borderland

Bickering brothers Sean and Ciaran are in trouble. Their work as delivery men has all but dried up as the peace process continues to pressurise their paramilitary clients. In a supposedly peaceful Northern Ireland they are standing at a crossroads, with one last delivery to make and a future to find. As their last ‘errand’ lands on the doorstep the boys bow to curiosity and take a look.

FRANK CARSON – A REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE

Journey with Frank from his Belfast boyhood - where life was so tough even the arms on the chairs had tattoosthrough his adventures in the army, and into the world of showbiz where he entertained Royalty, delighted Pope John Paul II and never forgot where he came from.

ALL-ISLAND PERFORMING ARTS CONFERENCE

A Theatre Forum & TheatreNI co-production

This four-part programme examines topics that are urgent and relevant to our producer, presenter, artist, and performer members. The focus will be on Workplace Equality, The Future of Production, Facing up to Climate Change and Beyond Borders in a post-Brexit world.

The Fall Of The House Of Usher

The Belfast Ensemble - with their electric fusion of live music, video and actors - present their response to Edgar Allan Poe’s masterpiece of terror, isolation and lunacy. Highly anticipated, this new show comes in association with the Lyric and mixes the ensemble’s unique, high-octane style with a horror classic.

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. . One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Paperboy

It’s 1975 and 12-year-old Tony dutifully goes about his paper round. Belfast in the seventies is like the newspapers he delivers: everything is black and white, albeit Orange and Green. There are bombings on the evening news, but Paperboy is more interested in Doctor Who, the Bay City Rollers and outer space, and of course, Sharon Burgess.

A Night With George

Not every woman gets to spend a night with George Clooney... but Bridie Murphy does! Over the course of one night, Bridie takes George on the journey of her life. From the terrible lows to the hilarious highs and charts the course to her unlikely future. Brought to you by West Belfast’s, multi-award-winning ‘Brassneck Theatre Company’, this hilarious night of theatre with it’s razor-sharp black, Belfast humour, is sure to leave everyone wishing that they too could spend ‘A Night With George’!

The Snail And The Whale

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father... Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged 4 and up. The Snail and the Whale © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2003 – Macmillan Children’s Books

Good Vibrations

“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!” The Lyric is thrilled to present the world premiere of the stage musical version of the popular movie charting the life of Belfast punk legend Terri Hooley, GOOD VIBRATIONS. It has been adapted for the stage by the same writing team behind the film biopic – Colin Carberry and Glenn Patterson – for which the pair were nominated for Outstanding Debut at the 2014 BAFTA Film awards.