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Book Review: The Skelper and Me
Tony Doherty completes his trilogy of Troubles memoirs with more accessible and authentic storytelling, spanning his time as an IRA prisoner to his long journey for justice after his father's death on Bloody Sunday
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'Absorbing' Troubles Art exhibition reflects decades of tension and turmoil
Over 40 works from National Museums NI's collections create an account of the conflict that's heartbreaking and hard to forget
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Peter Pan given a dazzling Derry makeover at the Millennium Forum
Big musical numbers, pyrotechnics and pixie dust-like sprinklings of the city's trademark sense of humour takes the age-old panto to a magical new place
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Derry: The Irish Revolution, 1912-23
Historian Adrian Grant delves a century into the city's past and, with new facts and parallels to today, manages to makes a gripping read from events we already know the outcomes of
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Myra's Story
A play so good they named it twice, Fionna Hewitt-Twamley not only fills Carmel McCafferty's shoes comfortably, but is bewitching as the rock bottom title character once known as Maire
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Hear My Voice: film inspired by Colin Davidson exhibition 'offers a tribute to the human spirit'
Brendan J Byrne manages to further enrich the moving source material of Silent Testimony while extending the experience for those unable to see its portraits in person
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Her Name Was Rose
Claire Allan leaves 'Chick Lit' behind in favour of a dark thriller which, for the Derry-based author, signals a bright new chapter
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The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee
While his wasted sporting potential is a source of frustration, the ex-world champion boxer's remarkable, still unfinished story makes for an absorbing read with as much tragedy as it has triumph
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Hansel and Gretel
Featuring a role call of fictional favourites, the MAC's fairytale production places a feast of Northern Irish theatre talent firmly in the (sweet) shop window
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WICCA
The fifth Echo Echo Festival of Dance and Movement bows out with an entrancing multinational exploration of the female bond
Pumpgirl
Fionola Meredith reviews Carol Moore's cinematic adaptation of the acclaimed stageplay
Belfast Book Festival Review
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The Sleeping Beauty
Frappé, fairies and fabric make this Scottish Ballet production unforgettable
Queen's Criticises
Queen's University drama studies students review two plays by Northern Irish writers
A Christmas Carol
David Lyttle's jazzy take on a Christmas classic warms hearts
The Snowman
The Oscar nominated animation is brought to life by the Ulster Orchestra
Paul Weller
The Modfather keeps his legions happy at the Odyssey Arena
Urban Hymns
Duke Special, Foy Vance and a host of others bring tears to the eyes at May Street Church
Juno and the Paycock
Association of Regional Theatres production revives a classic of Irish theatre
Edith Piaf - A Celebration of a Legend
Music and make believe bring 1940s' Paris to Belfast's Spiegeltent
Bruised
'The play's characters are as likeable and compelling as a romantic weekend with a Dalek'
The Case of the Frightened Lady
'Keith Singleton as Wallace is a sort of dashing weasel, reminiscent of Basil Fawlty'
Pumpgirl
David Lewis watches sparks fly in the Irish premiere of Abbie Spallen's controversial play
Thriller Live
A celebration of pop genius Michael Jackson, just don't mention the court case
Man On Wire
One man's impossible dream is brought to life with stunning results
Oh Yeah, Nevermind
The 'revisited' concept takes a critical hit as inventiveness makes way for karaoke
Fun Lovin' Criminals
The New York three-piece fail to inspire at Andersonstown Leisure Centre
Lou Reed
The rock 'n' roll icon wows the Waterfront Hall by bringing the masterful Berlin song-cycle to Belfast
Bastien and Bastienne
Mozart's stubborn lovers impress on their Belfast date
The Police
Sting and Co play their way into history at Stormont Castle
Stiff Little Fingers
NI punk godfathers convert the unconvinced with a blistering homecoming gig
Blood Brothers
Linda Nolan propells the unstoppable force that is Blood Brothers
Sinbad
David Lewis dives into Big Telly's latest aquatic adventure
CQAF: Desert Hearts, Silver Jews
An unpredictable and exquisite night of indie and alt-rock in Belfast's Black Box
CQAF: Jazz Jamaica
Much lauded skazz outfit get the Festival Marquee jumping
Spokesong/Pentecost
David Lewis sees a masterly playwright at work in the Parker Project. Click Play Audio to hear the Parker Project Podcast
Fiddler On The Roof
Lee Henry is left bemused but happy at the Island Arts Centre
Candide
David Lewis discovers that everything really is for the best
Making a Rackett
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon is just as comfortable with a Telecaster, writes Steven Rainey
Truth In Translation
David Lewis witnesses a top-class performance with parallels to NI
Closer
David Lewis finds delicious, lascivious entertainment in Patrick Marber's award-winning play
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Man of steel, Knight of the Realm, Sir Ranulph Fiennes holds court
Phil O'Kane
Watch an online exhibition and read a review by Lee Henry
Two Reviews for the Price of One
David Lewis reviews two novels by Dean Bakopoulos and Glenn Patterson
The Neon Rose
Fred Johnston's international novella is a high-octane tale of two countries
The Flea Pit
Lee Henry undergoes a crisis of confidence in Botanic Gardens
The Proclaimers
Scottish twins The Proclaimers demand that you dance, writes Lee Henry
Dancing at Lughnasa
David Lewis gives his verdict on Gerard McSorley's triumphant return to the Lyric
Truth in Translation
David Lewis witnesses a top-class performance with parallels to NI
Stand Up For Justice
Where there be darkness, let comedy bring light, writes Lee Henry
Ska Cubano
Lee Henry goes back in time for the music that never was
Phil Kay
Lee Henry witnesses a manic performance from Scotland's Phil Kay
Peace & Reconciliation - The Opera
Peter Geoghegan finds out how the money was spent
David Lyttle Band
Lee Henry gets a wake up call with the David Lyttle jazz band