West End Powerhouse and Britain's Got Talent Star join Peter Corry on stage

One of Northern Ireland’s most atmospheric and much-loved festive productions, Peter Corry’s Christmas at the Cathedral, will return to the magnificent surroundings of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, this December, with two very special guests joining Peter on stage for 2026.

This year’s production will see acclaimed singer, producer and director, Peter Corry joined by two exceptional performers; 17-year-old singer and harpist Niamh Noade, one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting emerging talents, and Scottish-born West End musical theatre star Jennifer Tierney, who has recently made Northern Ireland her home.

Niamh Noade, from Lislea in County Armagh, first came to national attention when she reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent, captivating audiences with the combination of her voice, harp and distinctive contemporary style.

At only 17 years old, Niamh is already redefining perceptions of what the harp can be within modern music. Blending her classical foundations with alternative folk and ambient pop, all underpinned by a modern Celtic influence, she has developed a sound which feels both rooted in tradition and strikingly current.

At the other end of the performance spectrum, Jennifer Tierney brings extensive West End experience and a formidable musical theatre voice to the Cathedral stage.

Originally from Scotland, Jennifer has recently made Northern Ireland her home following an impressive career which has seen her perform in some of the biggest productions in London’s West End.

Her extensive theatre credits include Wicked, Mamma Mia!, Godspell, Come From Away and Saturday Night Fever, among others.

“One of the things I love most about Christmas at the Cathedral is that every year we bring new guests to the line-up to add an exciting point of difference,” Peter said.

"The Cathedral itself is extraordinary and there is something about performing there at Christmas that creates an atmosphere you simply can’t replicate anywhere else.

“This year I’m genuinely excited about our two special guests.

“Jennifer, is a performer of the highest quality. She has an incredible West End pedigree, a phenomenal voice and the versatility to tackle so many different styles of music. We are very lucky that Northern Ireland is now her home and I’m delighted to welcome her to Christmas at the Cathedral.

"Niamh meanwhile is an exciting young talent. As well as a beautiful voice, there is something engaging and fresh about what she is doing with the harp, she respects its Celtic and classical heritage but is taking it somewhere new. To hear that sound filling St Anne’s is going to be very special.

"On stage will also be the BSPA voices choir, made up of students from the Belfast School of Performing Arts who always bring so much heart, soul and fun to the show.

“Of course there will be all the nostalgia and music people associate with Christmas, but there will also be new and unexpected presentations of the classics.

"We want audiences to leave the Cathedral feeling that Christmas has really begun.”

Christmas at the Cathedral takes place on December 11 and 12 with a matinee on the Saturday.

Tickets are priced from £28.50 + booking fee and are on sale now at www.petercorryproductions.com.