Bright Umbrella Theatre Company is set to unwrap an alternative festive treat this December with Baby, It’s Cold Outside - a sharp, funny, and big-hearted Christmas comedy-drama that promises laughter, surprises, and a distinctly Belfast twist on the season. Running at The Sanctuary Theatre, east Belfast, December 16 - January 4, this production offers audiences a Christmas story with plenty of warmth, humour and kindness. Directed by Michael Quinn , one of Northern Ireland’

If you’re looking for a festive treat this winter, look no further than The Adventures of Pinocchio at the Grand Opera House, Belfast , running from 29th November 2025 to 11th January 2026. Sponsored by Dale Farm. Having attended my fair share of pantos over the years since I was a wee lad, I can confidently say this one is a cracker!   First up, let’s talk about the legend herself, May McFettridge . With a stunning 35 years of panto experience under her belt, she’s back as

Belfast based communications company Excalibur Press have cemented their commitment to inclusion , accessibility and neuroinclusion by completing a company wide JAM (Just A Minute) Card certification. The training, as part of the Belfast Business Promise programme, reinforces the ongoing work by the company to embrace and promote inclusion in their daily operations. For Excalibur Press founder and Chief Vision Officer, Tina Calder it was a personal mission. “Accessibility and

A major new season of Ulster-Scots programming, including six hours of brand-new content will air from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th November as part of Ulster-Scots Leid Week, celebrating the language, music, and culture of the Ulster-Scots community.The programming will be broadcast on That’s TV (Freeview Channel 7 / Virgin 159) in Northern Ireland and for the first time, will also be shown on Dublin Community Television (DCTV Virgin 802) and Cork Community Television (CCTV Vi

With only days to go before The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, organisations across Northern Ireland are celebrating the power of community and volunteering by encouraging people to get involved, give back and make a difference. Among those leading the way are The Conservation Volunteers, Volunteer Now and Cats Protection, who will represent the charities and community g

With just one week to go until Northern Ireland’s only charity careers and volunteer job fair returns to Belfast, organisers Charity Jobs NI have announced the latest line-up of exhibitors taking part in the Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair on Wednesday, November 5th at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre. Free to attend, the event will bring together more than 25 charities, community organisations and social enterprises from across Northern Ireland, offering

Have you heard of PrEP? Are you on it? If not, why not? Either way we would love to hear about your experience and opinion about it in this short survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNL2BLF   Who are we? Yvonne – Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Genitourinary & HIV medicine in Belfast Trust. Provides a weekly PrEP clinic at Crumlin Road Health centre and looks after people living with HIV, particularly those on Long-ActingInjectable treatment. Carol – Consultant in HIV/GUM,

What an electric (blue) night at the SSE Arena in Belfast, marking the launch of Benson Boone's European leg of his American Heart World Tour! The atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation; the stage was beautifully adorned in red and silver, resembling a colossal guitar with a heart at its end, a perfect visual cue for the unforgettable evening that awaited us!   The show kicked off with the incredibly talented Elliott James Raey, who instantly captivated th

Review of The Upside Down House* by Ciaran Haggerty Last night, we made our way to the MAC in Belfast to see *The Upside Down House*, a new play written by Ciaran Haggerty. I’d heard a few whispers within the community about it, quiet conversations at events, little mentions online, the kind that make you curious without really knowing what to expect. So I went in intrigued, wondering whether this was another nostalgic coming-of-age piece or something that might dig a bit de

(Book Talk) & Screening of Appropriate Behavior Film critic Ryan Gilbey presents It Used to Be Witches, his new book mapping a non-linear path through queer cinema history, in a special in conversation with Cian Smyth at this year's Belfast International Arts Festival. It Used to Be Witches is a playful blend of memoir, criticism and candid interviews with filmmakers from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Andrew Haigh, Cheryl Dunye and Isabel Sandoval are among the directors who

Jobseekers and volunteers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to explore meaningful careers and opportunities within the third sector at the upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, November 5, at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast. The event, organised by Charity Jobs NI, brings together charities, community organisations and social enterprises eager to meet people who want to make a difference in their own lives and t

North Belfast childcare specialists Wee Chicks are celebrating 10 years serving the local community by inviting the community together for a fun-packed afternoon at their Autumn Craft & Wellbeing Fair. The creche and afterschool care social enterprise and charity moved on to the site of Currie Primary at the bottom of the Limestone Road earlier this year. And founder Kelly Molloy is keen to encourage families in the local community to pop in to see the facilities and meet the

If you’re ready to dive into a sonic journey that blends baroque pop, art rock, and indie vibes, then hold on tight! The Last Dinner Party has just fired up the music scene with their latest release, "From The Pyre," a thrilling follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, “Prelude to Ecstasy.” Released on Friday 17th October, this sophomore album shows the band evolving with a sound that is both fresh and familiar, solidifying their place as pioneers in the current music

Opening night at The MAC in Belfast was nothing short of a wild ride, and if you’re not ready for some bonkers theatre, you might want to steer clear! The Boy Who Kicked Pigs, produced by Bruiser Theatre Company, is a madcap romp that blends chaos, absurdity, and enough dark humor to make even the most morbid giggle. Images by Carrie Davenport   From the get-go, the four-member cast was a whirlwind of talent. Picture this: Gerard Headley, as the delightful little terror Robe

There is something electric about the Grand Opera House when a local company takes to its stage with the energy and polish of a...