Posted on 14 December 2009Grimes and McKee's alternative Christmas story 'Howl!' is as outrageously funny as their previous performances, and offers up the kind of Northern Ireland humour you have come to expect from the talented duo.
Posted on 13 December 2009A Christmas entertainment with a difference, which children and adults will enjoy equally.
Posted on 30 November 2009"Some things are made to go together at Christmas. Turkey and stuffing, holly and ivy…, Grimes and McKee. The funny pair's annual shows at the Lyric are as much a part of the festive season as tinsel and crackers." Belfast Telegraph
Posted on 30 November 2009West End actress Rachel Tucker takes a seat with Lyric Trustee and actor Dan Gordon at the opening night of the Grimes & McKee comedy Howl on Friday 20 November at the Elmwood Hall.
Posted on 16 November 2009Paul Boyd's enchanting adaption of the original French fairytale Beauty and the Beast. "Forget Disney...this is more magical" BBC Radio
Posted on 30 October 2009It's that time of year again when Christmas cheer and festive fun are brought to life on stage at the Lyric. This year's line up includes grown-up festive capers in a brand new comedy Howl! by Grimes and McKee and a fun-filled musical for the family in the Northern Ireland premiere of Paul Boyd's The Tale of the Beauty and the Tail of the Beast
Posted on 29 October 2009Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney, treats assembled guests to a reading of one of his poems at the unveiling of the Threshold Stone at the recently laid foundations of the new building.
Posted on 22 June 2009If you know someone aged 8 - 16 years old who wants to tread the boards, take part in creating brand new plays and learn all about the world of theatre, then the Lyric Theatre Summer Scheme is the place to be. The Lyric Theatre is delighted to announce the return of its ever popular summer scheme for 2009. And for the first year ever, the scheme has been extended to include a week for young people aged 14-16yrs.
Posted on 01 March 2009The Lyric Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Ciarán McAuley F.C.A. to the post of Chief Executive. This is the most senior position in the company with ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the Lyric thrives artistically and financially. Ciarán will report directly to the Board and will manage the planning, resourcing and delivery of all aspects of the Lyric's programme and operations, working closely with the Artistic Director, Richard Croxford.
Posted on 09 February 2009Brian Friel's 'The Home Place' is the current production at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. Directed by Mick Gordon, it's a co-production between the Lyric Theatre and An Grianán in Letterkenny, with a cast including Ian McElhinney, Conleth Hill and Stuart Graham.
Posted on 09 February 2009Brian Friel's latest play was written in 2005 and performed that year in London and Dublin.