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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