For the first NI performance in five years under his name, the revered choreographer has narrowed a thousand young dancers down to just eight and says it's 'euphoric' to see his twisted tale of fools and kings brought to life
The enduring singer reflects on a tumultuous career of ups and downs, and her fond memories of Derry where she'll celebrate her 62nd birthday, at this year's Jazz and Big Band Festival
Voice of the 'unorthodox' pop trio Rory Moore on creating 'something genuine' within the confines of conventional songs and penning a tribute to local football legend Brendan Bradley
Triplevision has been producing cutting edge programmes for nearly 20 years, but for filmmaker Gerard Stratton it's recent work with DU Dance that's been most creatively rewarding
As co-owner of award-winning tech firm Flint Studios, Jeremy Biggerstaff has shown that with the right steps 'it's never too late' to achieve those creative career goals
Having established an annual dance music extravaganza in her home city, Sarah McBriar offers inspiration for others to get on the right path and achieve their vision
It's made 'nerds' like himself cooler, but the web's accountability for spreading ludicrous stories is the greater focus of the comic's new tour which comes to Derry next week
Before his passing, the actress's dad raved about Mike Leigh's play and the prospect of his daughter as Beverly, and his 'incredible outlook' is what still gives her strength in her artistic pursuits
Perseverance has paid off for the TV and stage star who says everyday life skills and some industry savvy can help budding performers have a career without the need to leave home
High tenor Jonathan Ansell from The X-Factor's original runners-up is looking forward to leaving Irish music lovers with 'a spring in their step' next month
He's still only in school and yet Derry teen Adam Beales already has close to a million online fans, with a lucky few getting to hear from him and other Internet stars this week as part of Creativity Month
'I really love what I do' – Jude Burrows on the joys of thinking outside the box when it comes to styling beautiful spaces and working creatively with clients
Having gone from Sundance to the Mecca of streaming with his company's feature debut, the Strabane native says there's no better time for the next generation to find success on the big screen
Dramatic, naturally as life partners and co-authors of WITCH Jane Hardy and Michael Conaghan conjure Ireland's dark arts past at the Black Box on March 13
It took the world by storm in early 2018, and now the brains behind Northern Ireland's biggest ever series has words of encouragement for anyone with a unfinished script of their own
Dominic Montague's immersive love story Quartered aims to challenge perceptions and remove fear around how the city's LGBTQ+ community might feel in public
Crowds at the Ulster Museum and Europa Bus Centre this weekend will witness a physically challenging piece addressing isolation as part of the Belfast Children's Festival
With Queen's Comedy Club closing after 25 years, its enduring MC talks about how the game has changed, and why Derry crowds are more merciful than Belfast's – despite hearing the greatest heckle of his life there
Since moving to Northern Ireland Vicky McFarland has turned her lifelong love of books into a business of audio-sensory magic – listen to a recording from her recent collection
With another award recognising his technical work in theatre, lighting and set expert Ciaran Bagnall tells us how he acquired the skills to make a career out of the craft
Urban murals and graffiti marketing may be a current craze, but for the 'Belfast Banksy' it's a passion that's taken perseverance and a positive outlook to turn into a living
Following its premiere last autumn, Rosemary Jenkinson believes Lives in Translation will be even more hard hitting in its first full tour of theatres around Ireland
As we continue to mine the '80s to satisfy our nostalgic needs, pop star Ben Adams promises 'everything and more' from a production that epitomises the colour and energy of the period
Holywood's Little Citizens Boutique has found international success by doing things differently. Founder Alicia Peyrano believes that its innovative products and humanitarian approach can help nurture new generations of creative young minds
'It's a good time to be involved' says Keith Millar, whose keen ear for talent and willingness to make connections has lead to an array of exciting roles
As the countdown to Creativity Month begins, the Portstewart-based artist charts her journey from digging up the Bronze Age to making it as a silversmith – plus tips for how you can move up the crafty careers ladder
Heather McGarrigle offers a wealth of reasons to keep your head up for the year in wait, with hand-picked highlights from music, art, heritage and more
'What's in the box?' asks Andrew Doyle's dark comedy Borderland, about two brothers faced with one final delivery before packing in their paramilitary deeds
On stage they're two opposing forces, but the stars of the Millennium Forum's Jack and the Beanstalk both agree that the Christmas panto is here to stay
With a successful career behind the camera the Derry native was hesitant about stepping into the spotlight, but finally now feels it's time to fulfil her lifelong musical ambition
The hit show which demonstrates how to prepare a meal using hotel room appliances also has a soft centre about perseverance and how almost anything is possible
The revered author contemplates her creative well running dry after an almost 50 year career - and much more - ahead of her appearance at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Junk Ensemble are back at Belfast International Arts Festival with Soldier Still, an award-winning production that brings military precision to choreographed movement
Rather than try to recreate the Pythons on Broadway, Neil Keery wants to ramp up the relentless musical theatre in his directing debut with the Ulster Operatic Company