Menu
28/06/2011
First Minister Makes Lyrical Visit
First Minister Peter Robinson has visited the recently opened and fully refurbished Lyric Theatre, meeting the venue's chairman as well as a number of famous faces.
The lyric is Northern Ireland’s only full-time theatre, producing plays and promoting local culture, employment, economic and community development.
The First Minister met with Lyric Chairman and BBC news presenter Mark Carruthers OBE, Chief Executive Ciarán McAuley and Lyric Trustee, actor and playwright Dan Gordon.
During his visit, the First Minister met with theatre staff, caught a glimpse of rehearsals for The Jungle Book and took a behind the scenes look at the set for the current production, Dockers - a modern Ulster classic by playwright Martin Lynch that showcases what the Lyric does best – putting local issues and characters centre stage.
Following its four year redevelopment, The Lyric now has a new daytime Café Bar, and is expecting estimated audiences this year of some 70,000.
A spokesman for the theatre said that among a wide range of productions, the Lyric also makes an important contribution to the local economy, and is also proving a mainstay for the employment of the Northern Ireland’s artistic community.
"The theatre’s Creative Learning department offers skills development to hundreds of young people each year, through a range of innovative projects with local school, as well as the Lyric Theatre School providing weekly drama classes for everyone from toddlers to adults," the spokesman added.
(DW/KMcA)
The lyric is Northern Ireland’s only full-time theatre, producing plays and promoting local culture, employment, economic and community development.
The First Minister met with Lyric Chairman and BBC news presenter Mark Carruthers OBE, Chief Executive Ciarán McAuley and Lyric Trustee, actor and playwright Dan Gordon.
During his visit, the First Minister met with theatre staff, caught a glimpse of rehearsals for The Jungle Book and took a behind the scenes look at the set for the current production, Dockers - a modern Ulster classic by playwright Martin Lynch that showcases what the Lyric does best – putting local issues and characters centre stage.
Following its four year redevelopment, The Lyric now has a new daytime Café Bar, and is expecting estimated audiences this year of some 70,000.
A spokesman for the theatre said that among a wide range of productions, the Lyric also makes an important contribution to the local economy, and is also proving a mainstay for the employment of the Northern Ireland’s artistic community.
"The theatre’s Creative Learning department offers skills development to hundreds of young people each year, through a range of innovative projects with local school, as well as the Lyric Theatre School providing weekly drama classes for everyone from toddlers to adults," the spokesman added.
(DW/KMcA)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 July 2012
Lyric Theatre Shortlisted For Architecture Prize
A new £18m theatre in Belfast has been short-listed for the 2012 Stirling Prize in architecture. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) put the new Lyric Theatre in the running for the £20,000 prize, alongside London's Olympic Stadium and Maggie's cancer centre in Glasgow.
Lyric Theatre Shortlisted For Architecture Prize
A new £18m theatre in Belfast has been short-listed for the 2012 Stirling Prize in architecture. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) put the new Lyric Theatre in the running for the £20,000 prize, alongside London's Olympic Stadium and Maggie's cancer centre in Glasgow.
20 May 2010
New Lyric Lays Solid Foundation
As Belfast's iconic Lyric Theatre continues its run of plays in its temporary home at the Elmwood Hall, a major milestone has (literally - given the literary inscription) been passed. The laying of the old Lyric Theatre's foundation stone in the new theatre, (also being built on the original Ridgeway Street location) has taken place.
New Lyric Lays Solid Foundation
As Belfast's iconic Lyric Theatre continues its run of plays in its temporary home at the Elmwood Hall, a major milestone has (literally - given the literary inscription) been passed. The laying of the old Lyric Theatre's foundation stone in the new theatre, (also being built on the original Ridgeway Street location) has taken place.
14 March 2011
Lyric Theatre To Open With Miller
Belfast's much missed Lyric Theatre is to re-open on 1 May, and early announcements are already causing quite a lot of excitement. The theatre will open with a gala performance of Arthur Miller's influential play, The Crucible. The play examining the hellish Salem witchcraft trials is viewed as one of the greatest plays ever written.
Lyric Theatre To Open With Miller
Belfast's much missed Lyric Theatre is to re-open on 1 May, and early announcements are already causing quite a lot of excitement. The theatre will open with a gala performance of Arthur Miller's influential play, The Crucible. The play examining the hellish Salem witchcraft trials is viewed as one of the greatest plays ever written.
17 December 2010
Northern Bank 'Sets Scene' For Lyric
The Lyric Theatre has announced a major funding boost as details of a five-year partnership with Northern Bank were revealed at an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the new theatre. Building work is nearing completion and the Lyric will reopen its doors on Sunday 1 May 2011 with a gala performance on the newly named Northern Bank Stage.
Northern Bank 'Sets Scene' For Lyric
The Lyric Theatre has announced a major funding boost as details of a five-year partnership with Northern Bank were revealed at an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the new theatre. Building work is nearing completion and the Lyric will reopen its doors on Sunday 1 May 2011 with a gala performance on the newly named Northern Bank Stage.
17 August 2011
Lyric's Launches Theatre School
NI's Lyric Theatre is launching a year-round training programme called Theatre School in September offering a suite of drama programmes for budding thespians. No previous experience is required and entry into each programme is set by age.
Lyric's Launches Theatre School
NI's Lyric Theatre is launching a year-round training programme called Theatre School in September offering a suite of drama programmes for budding thespians. No previous experience is required and entry into each programme is set by age.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
