Throughout this month there are a wide range of productions taking place from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and The Addams Family to Propaganda and Two Fingers Up
Here’s our guide to theatre in Belfast this month.
5. Propaganda: A New Musical by Lyric Theatre & Belfast Ensemble Co-Production
Set in East Berlin 1949, follow the chaos and complications of a young couple hopelessly in love with each other, art and American Jazz. Commissioned by the Lyric Theatre, this up and coming musical features a Broadway-inspired score performed by a 14 piece orchestra. Experience history and old fashioned romance in this new musical feature bringing Berlin to Belfast. It runs from 8 October - 5 November.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to lyrictheatre.co.uk/propaganda-the-musical Photo: Contributed
6. Two Fingers Up by Gina Donnelly & Seón Simpson
Two Fingers Up by Gina Donnelly & Seón Simpson takes place at Lyric Theatre, 14 - 15 October
Aimed primarily at older audiences, see the feminist show filled with self discovery as it comes to Belfast from its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The unapologetic account of feminine sexuality and exploration makes it unlike any other show to have played at the Lyric Theatre, paying homage to the dated culture of sex education, or lack of, in a highly comedic manner. The fight against the oppressive nature of sex culture and stick is on full display in Gina Donnelly and Seón Simpson’s passive aggressive production.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to lyrictheatre.co.uk/two-fingers-up Photo: Contributed
7. Blackbird by David Harrower
Blackbird by David Harrower takes place at the Sanctuary Theatre, 22nd - 23rd October.
Another play aimed at a mature audience, Blackbird sees a powerful story of a young woman and an older man from her past enter The Sanctuary Theatre in late October.
This breathtaking piece will place you in the compelling world of Una, finding yourself emotionally attached to the female protagonist you see before you.
Featuring themes of abuse and sexually explicit content, this production is not to everyone’s taste.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to ticketsource.co.uk/blackbird Photo: Contributed
8. The Macbeth Project by Trevor Gill
The Macbeth Project by Trevor Gill takes place at Sanctuary Theatre, from 26 October - 29 October. You might think you know the story of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, but The Macbeth Project provides a new insight into the tale.
Experience this timeless story from a fresh perspective, full of supernatural mystery, turmoil and murder, accompanied by dynamic illustrations and a post show hot seat for any audience enquiries. This production is especially beneficial to students of English or the Performing Arts as an accurate analysis of one of Shakespeare’s infamous narratives. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to ticketsource.co.uk/the-macbeth-project Photo: Contributed