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Leave the politics for panto as Snow White sparkles at the Millennium Forum

Former contestant on The Voice, Rachael O'Connor, on going from young audience member to lead star back home in the Forum's festive production
'Sing it!' We Will Rock You returns to Derry~Londonderry

The ever-popular dystopian musical is back with renewed relevance, while still maintaining its core of Queen classics, as star villain Jenny O’Leary explains
Game of Thrones composer Hannah Peel prepares to 'Mix the City' for Culture Night Belfast

The Craigavon born artist discusses her Emmy nominated score for HBO documentary The Last Watch and curating a rich tapestry of Belfast sounds for a new global music platform
Top events to check out at Aspects Irish Literature Festival

Heather McGarrigle does her best to narrow down ten highlights from this year's huge programme, not just for book lovers, from September 20 - October 6 in Bangor
Immersive play at The MAC takes audiences on a journey around abortion rights

Comprised of 12 scenes and an installation, Now For The North explores the subject from a wide variety of women's perspectives, explains the Artistic Director of Three’s Theatre Company, Anna Leckey
When it hasn’t been your day, your week... Friendsical is the answer

Central Perk comes to Derry's Millennium Forum for a musical reimagining of the iconic 90s sitcom
Future stars to shine in youth theatre production of Legally Blonde

Derry's Millennium Forum turns its attention to Hollywood with this musical adaptation of a turn of the century comedy classic
Be inspired by Creative Peninsula 2019

Our top six picks of arts and crafts events at Ards and North Down’s annual celebration of local artists and makers
Young people are reimagining Northern Ireland's museums by giving artefacts a breath of fresh air

Exciting digital programmes are engaging more 16-25 year olds with hubs of local heritage while giving them new skills in photography, 3D technology and event management
Playwright Katherina Radeva on borders, nationality, and Europe today

With Brexit looming, Katherina Redeva revisits her play on the fall of communism in Bulgaria, giving it a contemporary flavour

The Women of Juárez
A new screening of Mark McLoughlin's 'Blood Rising' and accompanying exhibition by Brian Maguire reiterates the harrowing plight females have faced for over two decades in the Mexican city
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The One Who Mocks
Impressionist Miles Allen's One Man Breaking Bad condenses all sixty episodes of the revered series into an explosive comedy juggernaut
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Leon McCarron Goes With the Flow
The County Derry adventurer on changing perceptions of Iran through a new film tracing his thrilling journey along the country's longest river
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Community Drama Plays On
Borderline Players bring Rick Abbot's laugh-packed love letter to amateur theatre to venues throughout the North West this month
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Enchanting Features Come to Light at Mount Stewart Festival
Unique new art installations and bespoke soundscapes will add a new level of ambience to this year's National Trust showcase
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Atlantic Sessions Crash the North Coast
The 'one of a kind' music festival's latest edition brings a host of free performances and special events to venues along Ireland's most breathtaking backdrop
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High Times in Hobart
John Hagan chronicles the lavish exploits of Banbridge mariner Francis Crozier in Tasmania, prior to his doomed voyage into the Arctic
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Insider Chic
Crumlin Road Gaol hosts its first ever fashion show, bringing together local artists and designers for a one-day exhibition in aid of Action Cancer
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Foyle Film Festival Launches 2015 Programme
Derry's long-running celebration of cinema returns with exclusive premieres, top industry guests and a filmmaking conference from November 18 - 22
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Somewhereto_Profiles: Abbie Madden
The Australian-born choreographer on what sets dance apart, taking away the fear of expressive movement and relocating to Belfast for her biggest adventure yet
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Reel Love
BFI and FilmHub NI bring a whirlwind season of romantic classics to screens across Northern Ireland - watch trailers and book tickets now
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Cinema in Belfast - November 2015
Anniversary screenings, film festivals and special events for movie lovers across Belfast this month
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Belfast Theatre - November 2015
The best musical, drama and dance productions taking place on stages across Belfast throughout the next month
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Belfast Literature - November 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
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Belfast Music - November 2015
There's something for everyone with our guide to Belfast's best gigs happening throughout this month
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Late Night Art - November 5
Belfast's public galleries open to 9pm on the first Thursday of the month with exciting artist talks, exhibition launches and more
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Craft Shop Pops Up in Strabane
Local artists collective launches new initiative selling a variety handmade products from the Alley Theatre
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Derry International Music Festival Announced
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin unveil details of the inaugural folk and roots-infused programme, welcoming over 250 musicians from across the world to the city in 2016
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Shakespeare Lives in 2016
British Council's global programme marking 400 years since the playwright's death will include innovative new works by artists in Northern Ireland
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Derry to Host Third International Dance Festival
Echo Echo welcomes a flood of international artists and performers back to the historic City Walls for ten days of exhilarating works
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A River Runs Through It
Newly unveiled public art installation and Heritage Celebrations project kick start the regeneration of Belfast's historic Folktown quarter
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Halloween Festivities to be Streamed Live from Derry
City's world famous carnival can be watched from anywhere online this weekend
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Requiem for a Scene
Following the end of Radar, former AU Magazine editor Chris Jones raises a final toast to a golden age for local music
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NI's Most Haunted
Take a whistle-stop tour through our history of ghostly goings-on with legends of paranormal activity across the north
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Date Set for Belfast Christmas Market Return
Annual array of seasonal food, drinks and crafts is back at City Hall next month
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Nerve Centre to Embark on 2016 Centenary Programme
Organisations working around the cultural heritage of 1916 are encouraged to get involved with the major project marking key anniversaries next year
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Back to the Future Day
How John DeLorean's Belfast-built failure of the motoring industry became an icon of cinema and helped render a family franchise a timeless cultural phenomenon
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Central Belfast: An Historical Gazetteer
Marcus Patton on the task of revising his architectural directory to reflect the city's modern rebirth and the history lying beneath
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Sure, Why Would Ye Not? and Other Irish Turns of Phrase
Fermanagh writer Rodney Edwards gives a flavour of his debut book with ten of the uniquely indigenous expressions that pepper its dialogue
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Top Ten Radar Gigs
Queen's events officer Damian McAdams on the defining nights of the midweek music institution's ten-year run, ahead of its farewell show on October 22
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SOAK Nominated for Mercury Prize
Derry singer-songwriter named alongside Florence + the Machine, Jamie xx and Aphex Twin on prestigious Album of the Year shortlist
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Soaking In Mydidae
Debut director Rhiann Jeffrey on Prime Cut's Irish premiere of Jack Thorne's candid double-hander about marital tribulations and child loss
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Derry Gets Vocal for Third Choral Festival
With over two thousand singers lined up across five days, the 'City of Song' will be in full voice for the international festival's third installment
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Read an Extract from The Faerie Thorn
The title story from debut author Jane Talbot's collection of dark fairy tales is the perfect mood setter for Halloween
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Gary Lightbody Announces Belfast Christmas Show
Snow Patrol man plays a special solo acoustic performance at the Waterfront on December 22
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Verdi via Satellite
Metropolitan Opera to stream the Shakespeare-inspired 'Otello' live from the New York stage to Northern Ireland screens
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Belfast Open Studios 2015
Step inside the creative workspaces of Belfast's visual arts community and witness first-hand the talents behind the exhibitions, showcases and installations
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Somewhereto_ Profiles: Meraki
Bass player Adam McCourt on the multi-national sextet's story so far and brand new music video by Derry filmmaker Paul Brown – watch below
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David Lyttle Makes History with MOBO Nod
The Waringstown whiz is the first Irish artist to be nominated in the urban music awards' 20 years
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Northern Ireland's Legacy Under Michael O'Neill
With his side on the cusp of history, the international coach has laid the foundations for a bright footballing future far beyond Euro 2016
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Local Comic 'Receives' Ringing Endorsements from NI Celebs
Shane Todd reels in the stars in support of his upcoming stand-up show in clever promo clip
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Derry Leads Halloween Destination Poll
The Maiden City in pole position to be named world's best visitor attraction for the annual fall festivities
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Brian Friel (1929 - 2015)
One of Ireland's most accomplished and celebrated playwrights passes away, aged 86
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Top Ten Things Still to See at the Belfast Festival
One week into the new-look Ulster Bank Belfast International Arts Festival we run down the best of what's left
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An Affirming Flame
Gerald Dawe looks at the life of soldier and poet Francis Ledwidge, one of the inspirations behind his new book on Irish writing and wartime
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Void Uncovers Vietnam
The Derry gallery marks 40 years since the Fall of Saigon with Ireland's first exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese art
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Cinema in Belfast - October 2015
Anniversary screenings, film festivals and special events for movie lovers across Belfast this month
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Belfast Theatre - October 2015
The best musical, drama and dance productions taking place on stages across Belfast throughout the next month
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Belfast Literature - October 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
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Belfast Music - October 2015
There's something for everyone with our guide to Belfast's best gigs happening throughout October 2015
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The Matchmaker
Mary McEvoy and Jon Kenny play an array of characters in the classic Irish two-hander revived at the Millennium Forum from October 8 - 10
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Late Night Art - October 1
Belfast's public galleries open to 9pm on the first Thursday of the month with exciting artist talks, exhibition launches and more
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The Da Vinci Coders
NI game developers announce plans to render the Renaissance in new interactive Mona Lisa adventure
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Voices of the New Belfast
Watch a selection of short films from the project to be showcased at Stormont, exploring ethnic relations, equality and other challenging cultural issues
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Five Foyle Film Festival Success Stories
The North West's yearly showcase of cinema has long been a launch pad to wider renown for filmmakers far and near
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Robb Murphy Runs Wild on Belfast Zoo
The animals are let loose in the video for the Comber-born songwriter's latest single, recorded in collaboration with the Ulster String Quartet
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Fever Spreads for Discobeard
The bewhiskered covers duo are fast becoming Belfast's house band, earning residencies all over town by dismantling popular favourites
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Culture Night 2015: Everything You Need to Know
Your guide to the hundreds of free arts and cultural events occupying regions across Northern Ireland today
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Aspects Festival Preview
The Irish literary feast's 24th edition reaches out to new corners of Bangor with boundary-pushing events celebrating the written word
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Paul Seawright Exposes the Things Left Unsaid
Ulster Museum hosts the renowned photographer's new exhibition exploring the American broadcast media's depiction of modern warfare
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