Hi Stu,
As the days grow longer and the warmer months settle in, we’re bringing you an exciting lineup of shows to brighten your days and help make this Summer unforgettable.
While the sunshine may not stay for long, one thing you can count on is show-stopping entertainment at the Lyric this July. From beloved classics to bold new writing, from the streets of Belfast to the perfectly manicured lawns of Northwest Louisiana, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. |
A LYRIC THEATRE PRODUCTION STEEL MAGNOLIAS SAT 13 JUN - FRI 10 JUL 2026 |
Step into the salon and get swept up in the Louisiana life with the hilarious and heartfelt, Steel Magnolias.
Steel Magnolias has officially opened - and the response so far has been incredible. Audiences have been laughing, crying, and completely drawn into this moving story of friendship, resilience, and the strength of community.
It’s the kind of show that makes you laugh loudly - and feel deeply.
"Exudes gentle warmth, humour and emotion" - British Theatre Guide
"An engaging and heartfelt story" -Belfast Times
"It was heart-warming, hilarious and even brought tears to my eyes. " -Audience Feedback
At the heart of Steel Magnolias is the enduring bond between six remarkable women as they weave through triumphs and tragedies, their friendship remaining unshakeable. Together, they face life’s highs and lows with grace, humour, and an endless supply of hairspray. |
DARK FOREST THEATRE PRESENTS: A FILTHY DIRTY RUMOUR WED 22 - SAT 25 JULY 2026 |
IT’S THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES THAT WILL KILL US IN THE END.
In the suffocating quiet of 1950s Belfast, Ruth and Oscar’s marriage is already over—though neither dares to say it aloud. Childless, sexless, and bound by silence, they exist side by side as strangers. One evening, Ruth invites their new lodger Eva in for a drink, and in that fleeting moment of tenderness, something dangerous is awakened.
When Ruth’s devout sister Alma witnesses the encounter, she sees not vulnerability but sin. Her judgment sets off a devastating chain reaction, exposing buried desires and unravelling lives already stretched to breaking point.
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BELFAST TRADFEST
SEÁN MAGUIRE - ÓMÓS
TUES 28 JULY 2026 |
The annual Seán Maguire Memorial Concert returns to the Lyric Theatre, Belfast on 28 July as part of Belfast TradFest.
Presented in partnership with the Seán Maguire Music Society, this special evening celebrates the legacy of Belfast fiddle master Seán Maguire, a virtuoso whose distinctive style pushed the boundaries of Irish traditional music. Featuring Dezi Donnelly, Bríd Harper, Cathal Hayden, Nollaig Casey, Kathleen Boyle, Seamie O’Dowd and more to be announced, expect an unforgettable night of exceptional musicianship, creativity and tradition.
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MOYA JANE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: THE PITCH TUE 28 - FRI 31 JULY 2026 |
East Belfast | A Gaelic Football Pitch | Three Unlikely Friends.
When plans emerge to turn a football pitch in East Belfast into a Gaelic football ground, three young people find themselves at the centre of a changing Northern Ireland.
Sports-mad Robbie sees the move as a threat to his identity, while GAA enthusiast Deren finally sees a place for himself. Caught between them is Robbie’s younger sister Melissa, whose curiosity opens the door to new possibilities. As a United Ireland referendum looms, the trio navigate friendship, identity and belonging on contested ground.
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GBL & RATHMORE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: MARIE JONES' THE BLIND FIDDLER FRI 31 JULY - SUN 16 AUG 2026 |
Marie Jones' magic weaves live traditional music with our unique sense of humour for an un-FLEADH-gettable show.
The Blind Fiddler is a drama-comedy set in a traditional Irish music pub in Belfast. Inspired by a true story, it follows Kathleen Gormley, who grows up above the pub during the Troubles, caught between her mother’s desire to move up and away from working-class life and her father’s deep connection to music, storytelling and tradition.
As an adult, following the death of someone she once loved and no longer fully recognises, Kathleen is drawn back into her past to uncover a hidden family secret. Along the way, she reflects on memory, identity and belonging, all shaped by her father’s vivid stories of The Blind Fiddler—tales that may be more than just fiction.
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