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Patrick Kielty Helps Himself
After years of hard work and lonely nights, life has paid off big time for the County Down comedian. He discusses relationships, LA living and preparing for the 2015 Irish Open -
Death of a Comedian
Owen McCafferty on his new play at the Lyric Theatre, refusing to dumb down for the big bucks and why we should all give Russell Brand a break -
Arts Funding Cuts Announced
In year cuts of 5% will affect 37 Arts Council clients in 2014/15, with wider cuts scheduled for next year -
Walled City Tattoo
Derry~Londonderry's shipbuilding heritage forms the basis of Yaron Engler's unorthodox introduction -
A Step In Time
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum exhibition traces the history of Irish dancing at home and on the global stage -
Comedian Micky Bartlett is Looking for Love
Will the Lurgan comic's latest show, GOWIMA, win over the ladies? As chat up lines go... -
Soul Sister
The Ike and Tina Turner story comes to Belfast, replete with hilarious wigs and a crowd-pleasing set of classic songs -
Translations
'To remember everything is a form of madness.' Ireland is transformed in Brian Friel's play about the infinite evolution of language -
A Christmas Night with George - Watch Video
Co-writing and starring in one of Northern Ireland's most successful plays has 'vindicated' Donna O'Connor after years spent 'out in the cold' -
You're Ivan A Laugh - Ivan Little Does Panto
Ivan Little finally gives in to the inevitable – playing a dame in panto. But has he got the singing and dancing chops to pull it off at the Waterfront? -
Echo Echo Launch The Cove
Nature and performance collide in the latest collaboration between choreographer Steve Batts and climber Dan Shipsides -
Annie McCartney Tackles Compensation Culture in Radio 4 Play
The author and playwright turns her sights on the NHS in Afternoon Drama slot -
Belfast Children's Festival Returns
For director Ali Fitzgibbon the important thing is to take kids seriously and always steer clear of panto -
Roy Walker, the Enduring Conundrum
Belfast-born comedian comes home for the Out To Lunch Festival -
Hello Ladies
Stephen Merchant steps out of Ricky Gervais's shadow with an 'assured and concise' set of his own -
The Jungle Book Opens at the Lyric
Listen to extracts from the show and find out why composer Conor Mitchell is attracted to the dark side -
Paddy McDonnell is Having a Laugh
Belfast taxi driver turned comic on Billy Connelly, open mic's and carving a niche -
Belfast Pride Hosts The Laramie Project
Hard-hitting drama tells the tragic story of Matthew Shepard -
Pick n Mix Returns - One Year Before The MAC Opens for Business
Pick n Mix comes to Queen's Film Theatre, whilst curators visit Venice - let the Mactivities commence! -
Spamalot Marches on Belfast
Phill Jupitus and Todd Carty love the city - and the city will love Eric Idle's hilarious musical -
The Crucible
The Lyric reopens with Arthur Miller's tale of betrayal and distrust in old New England -
Polish Cultural Week 2011
Co-ordinator Eva Grosman on how art can strengthen ties and build friendships -
Watch Video of NI Opera's Tosca
NI Opera stage their first ever production in three different venues throughout the city of Derry-Londonderry this weekend -
Gay New York Explored In Suitcase Opera
Listen to a podcast with writer David Kodeski and find out how a suitcase bought on eBay came with an added surprise -
City of Derry Drama Festival
A funding boost from Derry City Council ensures that the amateur drama festival returns to the Waterside Theatre -
My Cultural Life: Colin Geddis
The comedian on shelving Barry the Blender, grabbing a shandy with Hunter S Thompson and juggling naked for his granny -
National Anthem Rehearsals
Watch a video of proceedings ahead of opening night, featuring Colin Bateman, director Rachel O'Riordan and actor Alan McKee -
Seamus Heaney Unveils Lyric Theatre Threshold Stone
The Nobel Laureate comes to Belfast as the new Lyric Theatre reaches a memorable milestone. Video below, featuring music composed and played by Neil Martin -
Belfast Festival at Queen's 2009
Watch videos of the launch of the festival programme at QFT -
RISING STAR: Susan Jones
A product of the Write on the Edge theatre course, the 21-year old writer on audience feedback, her frustration with Troubles plays and the benefits of many hot baths -
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 -
Chronicles of Long Kesh
Martin Lynch talks about his first play for two years -
Juno and the Paycock
Association of Regional Theatres production revives a classic of Irish theatre -
Bruised
'The play's characters are as likeable and compelling as a romantic weekend with a Dalek' -
Thriller Live
A celebration of pop genius Michael Jackson, just don't mention the court case -
An Afghan Adaptation
Playwright Dave Duggan finds a new audience in Afghanistan's Bamiyan Valley -
Blood Brothers
Linda Nolan propells the unstoppable force that is Blood Brothers -
Fiddler On The Roof
Lee Henry is left bemused but happy at the Island Arts Centre -
Tim McGarry
One of Northern Ireland's top comedians has advice for aspiring stand-ups, writes Lee Henry
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