Green Shoot Productions

01/09/2026

ON SALE NOW

🎭 A HUGE NIGHT OF THEATRE COMING TO THE RODDY’S

The hugely popular The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary is coming to The Roddy’s on Tuesday 29 September.

Presented by Green Shoot Productions, this acclaimed one-man play tells the story of David Ervine.

It explores his life, politics and famous way with words, from his roots in East Belfast to his role in the peace process.

Powerful, engaging and thought-provoking, it’s a fascinating piece of Belfast history brought to the stage.

📅 Tuesday 29 September
📍 Roddy McCorley Heritage Centre
🎟️ Tickets available now at the bar

01/09/2026

🎟️ NOW ON SALE — LISBURN!
THE MAN WHO SWALLOWED A DICTIONARY to ISLAND Arts Centre this October.

Written by Bobby Niblock and starring Paul Garrett, this acclaimed one-man show chronicles the remarkable life of David Ervine, from the backstreets of East Belfast and Long Kesh prison to political negotiations at the White House and Downing Street.

Following two sell-out runs, the production offers a powerful insight into not only Ervine himself, but the Protestant working-class community during one of the most turbulent periods of the Troubles.

📍 ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
📅 Friday 9 October 2026
🕗 8pm
🎟️ Tickets £25

Tickets are on sale now — book early!

Fri 9 Oct, 8pm Island Hall | £25 Following two sell-out runs – the return of the one-man show that chronicles the remarkable life of David Ervine. A great insight into not just the man, but the Protestant community in the most turbulent pe

25/08/2026

Book now! The Burnavon Theatre

Multi-purpose facility catering for a range of arts, drama, music events and activities. Details of upcoming shows, booking information and galleries of previous events.

24/08/2026

🎭 THE MAN WHO SWALLOWED A DICTIONARY – THE SPECTRUM CENTRE

The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary comes to The Spectrum Centre, Shankill Road, Belfast on:

📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
🕗 8PM

The incredible story of David Ervine, one of the major architects of the Peace Process.

Written by Robert Niblock, Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney, starring Paul Garrett and directed by Matthew McElhinney.

🎟️ Want tickets? Jackie is looking after ticket sales for this performance.

Contact Jackie directly on:

📞 +44 7548 912571

Get in touch with Jackie to reserve your tickets.

24/08/2026

🎭 THE MAN WHO SWALLOWED A DICTIONARY – SKAINOS CENTRE

Green Shoot Productions brings The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary to Skainos Centre, Belfast on:

📅 Tuesday 6 October 2026
🕗 8PM

The incredible story of David Ervine, one of the major architects of the Peace Process.

Written by Robert Niblock, Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney, starring Paul Garrett and directed by Matthew McElhinney.

🎟️ Tickets for this performance are available directly from Jackie.
To book, contact Jackie on:

📞 +44 7548 912571

Please get in touch with Jackie directly to secure your tickets.

24/08/2026

🎭 THE MAN WHO SWALLOWED A DICTIONARY🎭 – BALLYBEEN COMMUNITY CENTRE

We’re bringing The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary to Ballybeen Community Centre on:

📅 Wednesday 7 October 2026
🕗 8PM

Discover the incredible story of David Ervine, one of the major architects of the Peace Process.

A new play by Robert Niblock, Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney, starring Paul Garrett and directed by Matthew McElhinney.

🎟️ Tickets are being sold directly by Jackie.

To get yours, contact Jackie on:

📞 +44 7548 912571

Give Jackie a call or message to book your tickets for the Ballybeen performance.

19/08/2026

🎭 A HUGE NIGHT OF THEATRE COMING TO THE RODDY’S

The hugely popular The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary is coming to The Roddy’s on Tuesday 29 September.

Presented by Green Shoot Productions, this acclaimed one-man play tells the story of David Ervine.

It explores his life, politics and famous way with words, from his roots in East Belfast to his role in the peace process.

Powerful, engaging and thought-provoking, it’s a fascinating piece of Belfast history brought to the stage.

📅 Tuesday 29 September
📍 Roddy McCorley Heritage Centre
🎟️ Tickets available now at the bar

19/08/2026

Green Shoot Productions is seeking an experienced Stage Manager to work across our autumn productions.

Applicants must be available for a range of dates throughout September and October 2026, including a theatre tour across Northern Ireland and Dublin.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and experienced in supporting professional theatre productions, rehearsals and touring schedules.

To express your interest, please email your CV, relevant experience and availability to: [email protected]

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be suitable.

19/08/2026

THE MAN WHO SWALLOWED A DICTIONARY IS BACK — AND TOURING NORTHERN IRELAND!

Following another hugely successful run last year, Green Shoot Productions is bringing The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary back to audiences across Northern Ireland this autumn.

Starring Paul Garrett as David Ervine, this powerful one-man play charts an extraordinary journey, from the backstreets of East Belfast and Long Kesh to the political negotiations that helped shape the Peace Process.

Funny, moving, challenging and unmistakably Northern Irish, the production has already proved a major audience hit, with its original Lyric Theatre run and subsequent NI tour selling out.

Now it’s hitting the road again. 👇

📍 29 SEPT — Roddy McCorley Centre, Belfast — 8pm
📍 1 OCT — The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown — 8pm
📍 2 OCT — St Comgall’s, Belfast — 8pm
📍 3 OCT — Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick — 2pm & 8pm
📍 6 OCT — Skainos Centre, Belfast — 8pm
📍 7 OCT — Ballybeen Community Centre — 8pm
📍 8 OCT — The Spectrum Centre, Shankill Road — 8pm
📍 9 OCT — ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn — 8pm

🔥 Eight venues. Nine performances. One remarkable story.

If you missed it before, this is your chance.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW through participating venue box offices.

03/08/2026

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