Lyric Belfast

04/06/2026

Tune into Kirsty Wark with the Front Row as part of the Belfast Book Festival, where she is discussing a range of world class women in the arts.

Included in the lineup is the director and one of the cast of Bold Girls ,Rona Munro's play about how women held families together during The Troubles coming soon to the Lyric with special mention to our 75th year celebrations from 23:15.

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Writers Lucy Caldwell and Hilary McCollum; Bold Girls at Lyric Theatre and Live Poetry.

04/06/2026

After a sold out run in 2025, Guy Mitchell's Dog's Dead - Pass It On returns!!

It's Ballybeen estate, 1974 and Guy Mitchell? Well, his dog's dead and... sure ya know yourself.

A one man 'multi role' play written by Sam Robinson, acted by Kealan McAllister and Directed by Trevor Gill (although he'll deny it if you ask him...). Don't miss this hilarious misadventure, back by popular demand.

📅 : Tue 16 - Sun 21 Jun 2026
🎟️ https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/guy-mitchells-dogs-dead-pass-it-on-2

03/06/2026

THE EFFECT IS IN THE BUILDING!

Bardic Theatre return to the Lyric with a fierce, funny, and devastating play from the writer of Succession and I Hate Suzie, Lucy Prebble.

The Effect is part romance, part experiment, part ticking time bomb-a razor-sharp play exploring intimacy and anxiety, where the longing for connection collides with the fear of the artificial.

Must end Saturday June 6th.
https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-effect

03/06/2026

JOIN US: NEW EXHIBITION OPENING 📣

THE RETURN: ALICE BERGER HAMMERSCHLAG AND THE NEW GALLERY

The Lyric is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, THE RETURN. Co-curated by Matthew Maw and the Lyric's Heritage Manager Patsy McCartan, THE RETURN celebrates the bold offerings of the Lyric's New Gallery (1963-69) alongside the pioneering vision of its director and sole curator; artist, designer and refugee, Alice Berger Hammerschlag (1919-69).

Join us for a special opening event and curators talk this Sunday from 2:45pm, completely free 👉 https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-return-exhibition-opening-and-talk

Part of the Lyric's wider ongoing exhibition A House of Play, this exhibition will be open to the public from 8 June - 8 November 2026. Special thanks to National Lottery players and for making this project possible!

03/06/2026

📣 JOIN THE LYRIC TEAM

We’re excited to recruit for a new two positions at the Lyric:

👉 Finance Officer - Apply by Thursday June 4th, midday
👉 Technical and Facilities Manager - Apply by Monday June 8th, midday

To learn more about the roles, and how to apply, visit:
https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs

01/06/2026

Believe everything.
Doubt everything.

Conleth Hill stars in Brian Friel's Faith Healer! Traveling through the remote villages of Scotland and Wales, Frank Hardy is promising miracle cures to those with afflicted with sickness and pain. Part showman, part shaman, his gift is astonishing and dangerously unreliable.

Hailed by The Guardian as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century. Faith Healer has captivated audiences worldwide since its premiere in 1979, we are delighted to stage the return of Faith Healer to Belfast this October in a major production.

📆: 10 October - 14 November 2026
🎟️ Book now: https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/faith-healer

01/06/2026

☕ CAFÉ BAR HOURS ☕

Great news! We're back open on Mondays until 1pm! So start your week bright and early with great coffee at the Lyric Theatre Cafe Bar!
Open Mondays 10am - 1pm and Tues - Sun from 10am - 3pm, with free Wi-Fi and one of the best views in Belfast, our Café Bar is ideal for catching up on work, having a meeting or catching up with friends!

📍 Lyric Theatre Café

01/06/2026

Is there anywhere better than Belfast in the sun? ☀️

Last week, we welcomed the Performing Arts Forum's annual Gathering to the Lyric.
Bringing together artists, arts workers and organisations from across the island, the event created space for connection, collaboration and conversation about the future of the arts.

Over two inspiring days, delegates were invited to think big, meet game changers and celebrate the vibrant arts community that makes this sector so special.

Thanks to everyone who joined us. Until next time! 🎭✨

31/05/2026

An Un-fleadh-gettable show! 🎻

Don't miss The Blind Fiddler from Marie Jones! Experience the magic weaving of live traditional music with our unique sense of Belfast humour for this tragi-dramedy theatre piece exploring family, memory and cultural identity.

📅 Fri 31 Jul - Sun 16 Aug 2026
🎟️ https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-blind-fiddler

31/05/2026

Take a sneak peek inside the rehearsal room as our incredible ensemble cast works its magic, bringing Steel Magnolias from page to stage.

More than three decades after it first took the stage, this gorgeous play continues to remind audiences that strength can be both fierce and feminine, and that love, laughter, and loyalty are the true beauty secrets of the South.

📅 : 13 Jun - 10 Jul
🎟️ :https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/steel-magnolias