Posted on 01 November 2011The Lyric Theatre in Belfast invites visual artists working in all genres to submit proposals for a permanent outdoor artwork to mark and celebrate the recent opening of our new world-class theatre.
Posted on 07 June 2011The Belfast-born artist, Colin Davidson has been collaborating with the Lyric Theatre, producing a series of large-scale portraits, to be exhibited in the theatre on an ongoing basis.
Posted on 20 January 2011Conor O'Malley, son of the Mary O'Malley who founded the Lyric Theatre paid a visit to the site of the new theatre on Ridgeway Street on 20 January 2011. Read Conor's blog about the new theatre.
Posted on 24 September 2010I recently had the tingling pleasure of walking right through the new theatre, from bottom to top, from dressing rooms up through stage and out onto roof. A year since my Threshold Stone visit, this is an emotional journey, its several years' long making now melodeoned into these minutes.
Posted on 17 June 2010We are delighted to see the Lyric reach 'Topping Out'. Our team has worked closely with Gilbert Ash during this crucial stage of construction to ensure a high quality of construction and craftsmanship.
Posted on 03 June 2010Belfast actor Glen Wallace took a break from the set of Channel 4's 'Hollyoaks' recently to enjoy the Lyric's production of 'The Miser' in the Elmwood Hall and to visit the site of the new theatre.
Posted on 05 February 2010Every time I go down to the building site I'm reminded of what it is we do - plays. A special space for making them is growing daily on Ridgeway Street and every day brings a new scene and a new act.
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 19 June 2008Watch the old Lyric theatre being demolished to make way for a brand new state-of-the art building.