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Educating Rita
Emma Jordan tactfully transposes Willy Russell's play to Belfast with help from two extraordinary leads in this fine start to the year for the Lyric Theatre -
Irish Pages Consider Life After Heaney
Editor Chris Agee on how the poet's absence has already affected the cultural landscape, as the journal for contemporary writing launches its second tribute issue -
Demonstrating the Art of Compassion
'One Day' exhibition in Derry aims to break down the social barriers around death and address the isolation that so often follows -
The Musical Life of Nineteenth-Century Belfast
Roy Johnston's posthumous chronicle of the formative period is an unprecedented work. Claire Savage reports from its launch at the Linen Hall Library -
Belfast Book Chosen for Historic Big Read
Paul McVeigh's debut novel The Good Son will be the literary focus of the milestone 50th Brighton Festival -
A Toy for the Ages
As LEGO fanatic Warren Elsmore brings his Brick Wonders exhibition to Derry, Dominic Kearney explores the lasting power behind the creative phenomenon -
Made in Belfast Season at QFT
Queen's Film Theatre and BFI celebrate the city's cinematic heritage with an eclectic week of film and archive footage screenings -
Colin Bateman Reports Back
The celebrated writer revisits his newsroom roots in his latest novel, and looks forward to his Paisley/McGuinness script making it to the big screen -
AVA Festival Confirms Return
Belfast's Titanic Quarter will welcome back the pulsating showcase of electronic music and tech culture this June. Register free for its day conference now -
The Survivalist Trailer Released
Get a first look at Stephen Fingleton's BAFTA-nominated thriller before a preview run at Queen's Film Theatre from February 5 -
Attila the Stockbroker
The firebrand poet exemplifies the rejuvenating power of punk in a razor-sharp and surprisingly poignant Out to Lunch performance -
Mi Mundo
The third instalment of Terra Nova's Arrivals project immerses audiences in the domestic hardships of the UK immigration system -
BBC Inspires Classical in the Classroom
Ten Pieces campaign encourages pupils across Northern Ireland to respond to works by history's most renowned composers -
Belfast Festival Announced for 2016
The first acts and dates have been revealed for this year's edition of the city's autumn arts mainstay -
Cinemagic Calls for Submissions
The film charity for young people is seeking entrants for this year's festival awards competition -
John T. Davis Saves the West for Last
Having recorded his first albums aged 68, the Holywood filmmaker muses on reincarnation, working with Mudd Wallace and his affinity with America -
Artists to Mark First World War Centenary
UK-wide programme of commemorative events and commissions includes major works across Northern Ireland in 2016 -
Derry Eyes the International Stage
After the heady heights of the Fleadh, Cara Dillon believes Cultúrlann's new eight-day Irish music festival will cement the city's place on the map -
Opera, Literature and Lunch
Out to Lunch continue to brighten the dark days of January with a no frills fix of book-based works from NI Opera's fabulous young artists -
New Names Announced for Output Belfast
Orbital man Paul Hartnoll, singer-songwriter Nadine Shah and more join Steve Albini among guest speakers at next month's music industry event -
The Journey of The Suitcase
Jane Coyle on how an inconspicuous Jewish Museum artefact inspired her award-winning play, ahead of a special Holocaust Memorial performance at Belfast City Hall -
The Revenant
Leonardo DiCaprio and the makers of Birdman combine for the visceral, awe-inspiring culmination of their cinematic careers -
DCAL Consultation on the Strategy for Culture & Arts 2016-2026
Help make culture and arts available to everyone by having your say on its use to promote equality and tackle poverty and social exclusion -
Fra Fee Keeps Up the Act
The Les Mis star on the roadblocks that come with musical theatre and giving back through his new drama initiative for young people
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