I always like to be honest with you, our readers, so I am not going to pretend I walked into The Buddy Holly Story as a superfan. In fact, in the lead up to reviewing the show, I repeatedly found myself calling him “Buddy Holiday,” much to the amusement of those around me. Yes, I know… very different legends, but both iconic in their own right. That said, sometimes going in with fresh eyes is exactly what a show like this needs. Currently playing at Belfast’s Grand Opera Hous

I had the absolute pleasure of attending the opening night of 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Everyone’s a Star” World Tour at the SSE Arena in Belfast, and let me tell you, it didn’t disappoint. This Aussie band has come a long way since forming in Sydney back in 2011, and wow, do they know how to throw a party!   First off, how class is it that these guys have sold over 18 million albums and moved more than 6 million tickets worldwide? That’s some serious star power! With their new

When I was offered the chance to see Miss Saigon at the Grand Opera House Belfast , I jumped at it. Not because I am a massive fan who knows every note of the score, and not even because Jack Kane , who plays Chris, is incredibly handsome (although he really is). My reason for going was far more personal. More than thirty years ago, when I was around fourteen, Miss Saigon was the very first musical my late dad ever took me to see. We travelled from our home in Wales to the

A snapshot of events from this year’s Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics  Adam Kay - Image by Charlie Clift This March sees the return of one of Belfast’s most thought-provoking and innovative festivals, the Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics.  This year’s festival will take place from 23rd - 29th March with over 120 events across 50+ venues in Belfast.  Here are ten unmissable highlights from this year’s programme. You can view the entire programme via.