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Love that transcends death: Ghost the Musical coming to the Millennium Forum
Theatre star Jacqui Dubois on her prophetic encounter with Demi Moore, channelling Whoopi Goldberg and giving Derry a dose of classic Hollywood romance this Valentine's -
A crackling Belfast comedy to cure the winter blues
Christina Nelson talks about the hilarity of hair salons and sharing the spotlight while still playing half the cast in the follow-up to I'll Tell My Ma. Leave your seasonal worries and woes at the door... -
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 -
The Fureys: 'We can't imagine doing anything else'
For brothers Eddie and George, family is everything, and audiences in Belfast and Derry are invited to be part of theirs this Christmas as the two toast 40 years in Irish folk music -
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 -
Homemade Highlights You Have to See at Foyle Film Festival
Littered throughout a packed programme in Derry this year is a feast of Irish cinema from modern classics to new works by fresh filmmaking talents -
Anim18: Celebrating the art of animation in Northern Ireland
People across Belfast, Derry, Armagh and Strabane will have opportunities to watch award-winning works and learn from masters of the craft throughout November -
Dancing in the dark: multi-medium show brings scary stories to Derry walls
Stories of ghosts and wise women are the perfect ingredients for a frightfully good night at Echo Echo Studios this weekend -
The Ten Scariest Horror Soundtracks
Derry-based DJ Dano sifts through his collection for the spookiest scores, ahead of a pre-Halloween vinyl party at the Tower Museum -
'Like moon dust dropped on Armagh': the rapid rise of the John O'Connor arts festival
In just two years, the event has gone from an unknown prospect to one which lights up the city with four days of literary magic -
Traditions and superstitions from Halloween's Celtic roots
Supernatural specialist Dr Bob Curran sheds light on the darker rituals and folklore that lay at the heart of Halloween's origins in Ireland -
Ten Frightening Facts You Mightn't Know About Derry Halloween
It's the number one place to be for Halloween, but did you know how it all began, the historic themes or the remarkable numbers behind the famous festival? -
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 -
Why dressing up has always been at the heart of Halloween
From warding off spirits of the dead to bringing cities like Derry to life, costumes have played a key role in Ireland's traditions for thousands of years -
Singer Lucy O'Byrne gets ready to enchant as iconic First Lady Eva Peron
The classically-trained Dubliner is Derry-bound as Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical makes its way to the Millennium Forum -
How family hardship and heartache inspired Joe's remarkably moving one-man show
The Belfast writer balances humour with poignant home truths in his look-back at growing up in a mixed race house during the Troubles -
Getting Deep with Sea Pinks
Neil Brogan tells all about the Belfast band's seventh LP in eight years, from his surprise at their staying power to not succumbing to synths. Stream 'Rockpool Blue' below -
Acclaimed adaptation of Derry play tackles perceptions on homelessness and addiction
Brian Foster's beloved Maire is reborn in the award-winning Myra's Story, which takes the tragic but universal tale to the gritty streets of Dublin -
Jamie Dornan champions Strand Arts Centre’s refurbishment plans
The Holywood actor popped into his childhood cinema to show his support for the venue’s 'urgently needed' renovation -
Young Offenders' Jennifer Barry on becoming a Derry Girl for Lisa McGee play
Star of one of this year's two hit Irish comedies discusses her leap from screen to stage and being part of a 'revolution' of women in the industry -
Belfast actor's new play is helping more people talk about a big issue for men
Michael Patrick, who grew up without his father, is using a biographical tale laced with laughs to encourage other young males to open up -
Fifty years on, 2001: A Space Odyssey still feels like the future
With anniversary screenings featuring the film's star man planned for Belfast and Derry, we reflect on the cosmic vision of Stanley Kubrick in 1968 -
Belfast's 24 Hour Party People
A multi-genre art event running non-stop across two nights may seem ambitious, but Undergrowth hopes to unite people of all ages and tastes in the spirit of the wider counterculture movement -
Drummer David Lyttle Goes Off the Beaten Track
The acclaimed musician's new tour with guitar prodigy Joseph Leighton takes jazz to rural corners of the country in search of fresh ears -
Apollo's Fire bring divine baroque sounds to Derry~Londonderry and beyond
Inspired by the music Irish immigrants helped bring to their shores, the American ensemble want to give back with performances that pack emotional power -
Charles Wood Festival in Armagh, a place of historical notes
The 'city of saints and scholars' will be filled with seven days of music this month as the enduring event returns with its special concerts, masterclasses and competitions -
New play East Belfast Granny brings to light stories of city's working class women
Writer Fintan Brady has worked alongside the Ballymac Friendship Centre to highlight issues faced by a generation of marginalised people -
Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School
Experience the very best of choral and organ music in Armagh at this year's Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School, supported by Ulster Carpets and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council -
Behind the scenes of the North West's biggest youth production
Stewart Robson speaks to those helping to foster the future stars of musical theatre in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats at the Millennium Forum -
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 -
Skiffie Festival
This July will see the return of the much-loved Skiffie Festival on Strangford Lough and in Delamont Country Park. Competitors will descend upon Strangford Lough in their community-built skiffs for this action-packed weekend of events -
Belfast Improv Comedy Festival
Northern Ireland’s first ever Improv Comedy Festival will take place this August -
August Craft Month 2018
August Craft Month is Northern Ireland’s annual celebration of craft -
Belfast Féile 2018
The Féile is the largest community festival and summer school in the country, and this year includes a performance by Olly Murs at the brand new venue at Falls Park -
Winterfell Festival 2018
Step into the world of House Stark and enjoy an immersive Game of Thrones experience at one of its most recognisable filming locations -
Belfast Mela 2018
More than 25,000 people visit the Belfast Mela each August and this year’s festival promises to be the biggest ever -
SOMA Festival 2018
Running from July 18-22 across Castlewellan, the SOMA Festival is an annual festival full of concerts, workshops, art exhibitions, storytelling, poetry, health & wellbeing fair and various family events across the week -
Clandeboye Festival 2018
The Clandeboye Festival in August will be a celebration of all things from the great musical city of Vienna -
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 -
From university to working full-time in Northern Ireland's vibrant screen industry
By refusing to limit her skill set, Animation graduate Rachel Hynds has made a swift leap from her student days to success with local production companies and hit kids' TV shows
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