Acclaimed comedian and writer Anne Gildea, is making waves across Ireland and beyond with her hit, sell-out show, How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It. As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, Anne continues her mission to shed light on this universal yet often misunderstood phase of life with her unique blend of …
UTV’s series showcasing the vibrant Northern Ireland comedy scene is making a welcome return after a successful pilot series last year. Secrets of the Comedy Circuit is filmed in front of a live audience in the Belfast Empire Music Hall during their Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club nights, and this series brings the audience eight …
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Classic fairy tales have been reimagined to see Goldilocks finally get her comeuppance, Jack show up at the front door of the Giant’s high-rise apartment, and Rapunzel get rescued by a plumber. A sketch sees comedian Ellie Taylor read passages from Goldilocks and the Three Bears in a humorous and modern take on the classic …
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Rejoice! The undisputed Princess of American Comedy, David Cross returns to our shores this Autumn with a brand-new set of delicious, yet spicy, stand-up comedy. Whether it’s blathering on about Hipster Parents, The Immaculate Conception, or just what a singular piece of sh*t he is, David will make us all laugh with his new show, …
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Jordan Gray has added Belfast to her first UK tour, Is it a Bird? this October. Is it a Bird? – which now has over 20 x 5-star reviews – brings together Jordan’s love of superheroes, her strong Essex roots, and her life as a transgender woman in an hour of raucous comedy that resonates …
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The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) is delighted to reveal the 37 nominees shortlisted for this year’s prestigious RTS NI Programme Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom. The winners will be announced at the 8th RTS NI Awards Ceremony which takes place on Thursday 1 June at City Hall Belfast. Fiona Campbell, Chair of RTS NI …
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Emmy award winner David Cross brings his new tour, Worst Daddy In The World, to the Ulster Hall on September 12. It follows on from his previous comedy special, David Cross: I’m From The Future, which premiered last year as an international livestream event on his website. The comedian is perhaps most acclaimed for his …
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Cult Comedy Phenomenon,The Big Lebowski is set to arrive at the Bangor Courthouse on Wednesday May 31. Described as ‘trippy’ and ‘outlandish’, the story has become a cult favourite, and follows the adventures of Jeff Lebowski ‘The Dude’, as he is targeted in a case of mistaken identity and has his rug peed on by …
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Following on from his sold out Colonization Tour, Belfast comedian Colin Murphy is back with his new show. He’ll be taking to the stage with WHATCHAMACOLIN at the Grand Opera House in Belfast as part of his new tour from Thursday June 29 to Saturday July 1. Best known for his television work hosting and …
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Creator, writer and producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, and Netflix food and travel lover Phil Rosenthal is bringing his live tour: An Evening with Phil Rosenthal tour to the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 1st February 2023. He’ll be talking about his travels, the food along the way, the new Somebody Feed Phil The Book (available at each …
The Belfast International Arts Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s programme. Established in 1962, the BIAF is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new extended season of over 300 events that celebrate the best in local and global contemporary art. The season opens on October 5 with the UK premiere of Frank McGuiness’ …
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The Belfast International Arts Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s programme. Established in 1962, the BIAF is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new extended season of over 300 events that celebrate the best in local and global contemporary art. The season opens on October 5 with the UK premiere of Frank McGuiness’ …
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Portico’s Comedy Arts Festival is set to return to Portaferry this September following its highly successful debut last year. Neil Delamere, one of Ireland’s most successful comedians and regular on BBCNI’s The Blame Game panel is set to kick off proceedings on Friday September 16, following his hit Liminal tour last year. Comedian Owen O’Neill …
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The Crafty Hound Bar & Restaurant will host three nights of top comedy, great drink offers and amazing food at The Lambeg Laughs Back Comedy Festival that runs from 1st – 3rd June! NIGHT 1 – Wednesday 1st June Fresh from a sell-out tour, and only recently announcing a brand new show in The Waterfront, Belfast, Micky Bartlett comes to …
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Actor, political activist and comedian Chris McGalde is to take his highly acclaimed stand-up show ‘Forgiveness’ on a UK Tour from 4th June – 18th September, with a performance at The MAC in Belfast on the 23rd July. ‘Forgiveness’ is a fiercely powerful show about the brutally shocking murder of Chris’ father in 2011 and …
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One of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic festivals – The 22nd Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival – is back, live and unleashed, from 28 April – 8 May. Nearly 150 events in a variety of venues across Belfast’s historic quarter and beyond in what will be the first fully live festival in over 2 years. From the …
Kevin Hart is known to all as an internationally acclaimed funny man, celebrity A-Lister and a dedicated father to his young family. However, many may not remember that the comedian once had a family before. Torrei Hart, a comedic actress in her own right, is Kevin Hart’s ex wife. The pair had married back in …
Northern Irish comedian, Patrick Kielty, has announced a new stand-up tour for 2022. The Dundrum man hopes his new show will explore Northern Ireland’s recent history, and give his personal take on a range of topics from Brexit to the future of the Union. The tour, called Borderline, has 30 dates across the UK, and …
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Love him or loathe him, we all love Alan Partridge. Stratagem with Alan Partridge, a live stage show starring the award-winning multi-hyphenate Steve Coogan will launch next Spring 2022 across the UK and Ireland, with tickets going on sale to the general public from this Saturday, 29th May at 9am BST. Over a multi-decade broadcasting career, this …
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With contemporary dance based on the theme of hope, a ‘part Lord of the Flies, part Animal Farm’ theatre performance set in a post pandemic future, and an exhibition that explores the magic of everyday items found in the home, the line-up for Belfast Children’s Festival 2021 feels very much like art imitating life. Young …
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Aaron Hickland is a 27 year old Actor and Clown from Loughinisland, County Down. Aaron first got his love for acting when his drama teacher, Siobhan O’Toole cast him as Private Gar in the school’s production of Brian Friel’s,’Philidelphia, Here I Come!’. Aaron was hooked, he went on to perform in London Old Vic Tunnels with …
Conor Finn is a 22 year old content creator from Co. Armagh, but currently living in Dublin for work. In 2018 Conor secured his first paid role in TV working as a production assistant for Waddell Media on a broadcast concert (Oiche na mBain) in the Empire Belfast. Conor applied for the role last minute …
Shane McCaffrey is a 48 year old Actor and Performer from Ballymena, but currently living in Antrim, Northern Ireland. When Shane’s son Brandon was 9 years old he told his dad he wanted to be an actor, Shane being a typical Northern Irish dad replied with, “aye no problem son”. However, Brandon was persistent and …
During lockdown I really wanted to up skill and learn something new, like perhaps learning a new language? Or, developing my business skills? I didn’t really have “graduated from a University of Wonder ” down on the to-do list but thanks to CahootsNI’s new online show, ‘The University of Wonder and Imagination’ I graduated with …
Canadian comedian and TV star Katherine Ryan is set to perform her hilarious comedy in Belfast in 2022. The star of the Netflix smash hit The Duchess (along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room) will take to the stage at the Ulster Hall on May 25, 2022 to end her tour fo the brand-new live show, Missus. Having …
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New research by OnBuy.com has revealed the world’s highest earning animals on Instagram and how much MORE they potentially earn per year compared to the UK average salary*. For example, did you know Jiffpom (@jiffpom), the tiny Pomeranian, can potentially earn 190X the UK average salary? The plucky Pom is social media gold and potentially …
Meet The Pets Earning Over £22,000 Per Post On Instagram Read More »
This year’s Culture Night Belfast is going totally online. Streaming across a number of virtual platforms on Friday September 18th, Culture Night Online 2020 aims to be accessible to those who would attend in-person each year as well as those who have yet to experience the best of Northern Ireland’s arts and culture scene. Following …
11 Acts You Don’t Want To Miss At This Year’s Culture Night Belfast Online Read More »
Belfast comedian Paul Currie has a stark warning for hecklers – “just get out”. As he kicks off his eighth season at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival Paul believes that there is an attitude that people think that they can interrupt a carefully crafted show. “At the end of the day, I just want people …
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Quitting a well-paid job and an expensive apartment was the best decision Belfast comedian Paul Currie has ever made as he now prepares for his eighth season at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. After tentative steps on the stage Paul graduated in Art College and was coining it in before another performer convinced him to …
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Northern Ireland comedian Paul Currie is set to make his return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a series of shows including an all-ages Release The Baboons and the definitely not for kids Trufficle Musk. Acclaimed by reviewers and audiences alike Paul’s shows come with a clear warning – you will be involved in his immersive …
NI Comedian Paul Currie Returns To Edinburgh Fringe With His Comedy Anarchy Read More »
Performers from across the globe will take to the streets this weekend for what is set to be the best Festival of Fools yet. From traditional circus and optical illusions to acrobatics and comedy, the festival runs from Friday May 3 to Monday May 6. The festival showcases a variety of fantastic homegrown artists as …
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For Kelly Brown her role in as Joanne in Stephen Sondheim’s iconic Company The Musical is the latest achievement in a musical career that remarkably still has her doubting herself, despite numerous achievements. Overcoming that inherent fear is something the 40-year-old Bangor native instils in the children she teaches in vocal and drama, as well …
Festival of Fools returns with a spectacular programme packed with the best local and international circus and street art talent. The largest comedy and street festival on the island of Ireland takes over various locations around Belfast this May Day Bank Holiday weekend from Friday May 3 to Monday May 6. The festival’s newly launched …
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Comedians Colin Murphy, Nuala McKeever and Neil Delamere are among the big names set to take to the stage at the ISLAND Arts Centre in the new year. Also bringing their shows to the Lisburn venue are musicians Ronnie Greer, Anthony Toner, Linley Hamilton and Glenn Patterson as well as bands The Wood Burning Savages …
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With social media taking over the world it is unsurprising to know that it is an industry where there is big money to be made. What may shock many is the fact that normal people can make money from apps such as Instagram simply by posting pictures. For those wondering what exactly an Instagram Influencer …
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With festival season in full swing you can be sure the ‘usual suspects’ will be out in full force. And whether you’re the sensible one or the one everyone ends up looking for doesn’t matter because at every festival you’ll find a whole host of people that range from the fun friends and melters to …
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A star-studded comedy line-up featuring women such as Alison Spittle, Nuala McKeever, Ursula Burns, Mary Flanigan, Julie Jay, Kelly Maria and more is to take place in Belfast later this month. The event at the Black Box in Belfast on April 22 is in aid of the recently set up Belfast Rape Crisis Action Group. …
Female Comedy Stars Alison Spittle, Nuala McKeever And Ursula Burns Among Charity Lineup Read More »
Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn, better known as the Scummy Mummies, will be showcasing their comedic talents at the Black Box, Belfast on Thursday May 17 This will be the first time Ellie and Helen will be performing in the city. The tour is inspired and based on their book Scummy Mummies and podcast of …
In just one episode Channel 4’s new comedy Derry Girls has taken the UK and Ireland by storm. The hilarious comedy, written by acclaimed writer Lisa McGee, is a candid, one-of-a-kind, family-centred comedy set against the spectre of The Troubles. It’s the early 90s, and Erin and her friends are used to seeing their country …
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