Latest Events in Belfast(May Updated)

Front and Centre: Women of the North's Playwriting Symposium At a time of increasing challenges for the arts in Northern Ireland—where funding is shrinking, and a clear arts policy remains absent—female-identifying and non-binary playwrights, particularly those from working-class backgrounds, face even greater barriers. Despite the undeniable talent emerging from this region, including playwrights like Stacey Gregg and Lisa McGee, the lack of main stage productions for their work is striking. This symposium is a call to action. Focusing on playwriting as both craft and career, it will open up vital conversations, explore constructive strategies, and showcase fresh talent. Expect a dynamic mix of staged readings, works in progress, and critical discussions—bringing together emerging playwrights, academics, and industry professionals. Join us for an inspiring day of creative exploration, thought-provoking panels, and open conversation. Whether you're a writer, artist, academic, or theatre enthusiast, your voice is welcome. This event is led by playwright and theatre-maker Karis Kelly in collaboration with the Drama Department at QUB. Register here for the programme of panels and talks. The overview of the schedule is as follows: Friday 23rd May, 1pm-6pm Sarturday 24th May, 11am-2.15pm Sunday 25th May, 11am-5.30pm Refreshments included throughout each day. Please note that tickets for panels and talks are free; you will need to book separately to attend the staged readings and scratch performances for which there is a small charge. 📩 For more information, contact frontandcentreni@gmail.com We are grateful to Belfast City Council and to Queen’s University Belfast for their support for this event. Information Source: School of Arts, English and Languages | eventbrite

Cece Winans: "More Than This" World Tour . Belfast -Northern Ireland Come join us at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle Belfast Northern Ireland 17 June 2025 for an unforgettable evening with the legendary Cece Winans. Get ready to be moved by her soul-stirring vocals and powerful lyrics as she takes you on a musical journey like no other. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of Cece Winans live in concert. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Doors Open at 18.00hrs Event Starts at 19.30hrs - 22.00hrs FEW VVIP & VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE - CALL +447939480292 Information Source: Lisa | eventbrite

The highly anticipated International Football History Conference is set to take place on June 13-14, 2025, at the prestigious National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This two-day event will feature presentations from esteemed academics and experts from around the world, covering a wide range of football-related topics. Attendees can expect a diverse collection of papers, including contributions from leading figures in the field, as well as early career researchers and football enthusiasts. The conference will also include social gatherings on June 12 and the evening of June 13 for networking opportunities. With a rich history of successful conferences in previous years, this event promises to deliver world-class research presentations and the chance for valuable collaborations. Delegates can take advantage of early bird rates starting at £67.50 for students/unwaged/retired delegates and £139 for delegates in employment, with a special day rate to be announced in January 2025 for single-day attendance. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and travel, with convenient international links to Belfast and nearby Dublin airport. For more information and assistance with accommodations, please contact the organizers at footycon@outlook.com. Stay tuned for the upcoming call for papers and awards announcements for this prestigious event.

Cece Winans: More Than This World Tour . Belfast -Northern Ireland Come join us at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle Belfast Northern Ireland 17 June 2025 for an unforgettable evening with the legendary Cece Winans. Get ready to be moved by her soul-stirring vocals and powerful lyrics as she takes you on a musical journey like no other. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of Cece Winans live in concert. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Doors Open at 18.00hrs Event Starts at 19.30hrs - 22.00hrs FEW VVIP & VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE - CALL +447939480292 Information Source: Lisa | eventbrite

Jill Jackson - Live at the Black Box, Belfast Come and join us for an unforgettable night with the incredible Jill Jackson live at The Black Box in Belfast! Get ready to be blown away by her mesmerizing vocals and captivating stage presence. This is a rare opportunity to experience her music in person, so don't miss out! Grab your friends and make it a night to remember. See you there! Information Source: Jill Jackson | eventbrite

Northern Ireland’s most exciting tattoo convention returns at Belfast's iconic Europa Hotel. June 7th & 8th. 150 world class tattoo artists, live music, comedy, hypnosis , daring stage acts, local vendors, food & drinks over 3 floors and all under one roof. Tattoo artists are available for walk-ins or appointments. You won’t want to miss it. See our full entertainment program over the weekend and our list of local vendors. This is a family friendly event and there will be kids tattoos and face painting available. Information Source: eventbrite

Get ready for the Virtu Kettlebell Club Summer Pentathlon 2025 in Belfast. The event will take place at No Limits Fitness and Strength located at 11 Kennedy Way, Belfast, BT11 9AP on July 5, 2025. Athletes from all over will gather to showcase their strength and endurance in this prestigious competition. Don't miss the opportunity to witness top competitors push their limits and vie for victory in this ultimate test of fitness. Mark your calendars and be part of this exciting event that promises to deliver thrilling displays of athleticism and sportsmanship.

Mature Cheddar at Voodoo Belfast - Saturday 24th May 2025 - Doors 10pm 80's & 90"s Party! Expect all the cheese all night long Venue address: 11A Fountain St, Belfast BT1 5EA Information Source: TBF | eventbrite

Welcome to Sculpt & Sip ! Join us at The Botanic Inn for some well deserved self care with a crafternoon of creativity and relaxation. Unleash your inner artist as you sculpt your very own masterpiece while enjoying a refreshing drink. No experience necessary. Grab your friends and make it a day to remember! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unwind and get creative. See you there! Information Source: eventbrite

DISTORTION by Amanda Verlaque When a homophobic government minister resigns in disgrace, a brand-new political party fronted by a photogenic yet shallow husband and wife team want his once-safe seat. To secure it they need a jaded electorate’s support. Enter Jo Devine - out and proud PR guru - hired by the couple for the polish and sheen they need. But when careers collide with ego and conscience clashes with lies, who wins? Distortion is a fictional take on PR spin, sexuality, and the personalities jockeying for position in a cutthroat political arena, featuring a stellar cast including Valene Kane (The Fall, Counsel, Rogue One - A Star Wars Story), Michael Condron (Game of Thrones, Soft Border Patrol, Coronation Street), and Mary Moulds (Line of Duty, Bloody Sunday, Blue Lights). A hybrid production, Distortion was written by Amanda Verlaque, directed by Rhiann Jeffrey and produced by The MAC and Amanda Verlaque. It was filmed in the Downstairs Theatre at The MAC. Front and Centre are delighted to present this screening introduced by the playwright. Amanda Verlaque’s work has been produced by The MAC, The Lyric Theatre and the Grand Opera House including This Sh*t Happens All the Time, her critically acclaimed play about homophobic hate crime, and her critically acclaimed debut play Distortion, about political hypocrisy and PR spin. She adapted and wrote the pilot for An Irish Country Doctor based on Patrick Taylor’s award-winning novel and made her directorial debut with Egg; a VR short film set during the Belfast Blitz. Amanda has been commissioned by The Abbey; the Derry Playhouse and her play Normalised for the National Theatre Connections 2025 season debuts this Spring. She was an Irish Theatre Institute virtual Six In The Attic artist and is currently a recipient of The Mavens Programme at The Mill, Dundrum. Amanda had an twenty-five year, award-winning career in TV drama and film as a script editor, storyliner, producer and executive producer before starting her writing career approximately seven years ago. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

TRIFLED - A raw remount by Caitlin Magnall-Kearns After a highly successful, sell-out production at Dublin Theatre Festival last year we are delighted to present this script in hand, semi-staged performance of TRIFLED - directed by the writer. Jen is a bolshy young Northern Irish woman who is housebound with agoraphobia and trying to make the best of a sticky situation. Her days revolve around watching daytime TV and filming niche pornographic content for her profile on OnlyFans, until one day when a heartbroken English university lecturer lands on her doorstep. Based, in part, off the writers experience living with agoraphobia TRIFLED charts their blossoming friendship, in this brutally honest, darkly comedic two-hander about sex work, mental illness and custard. Bawdy, line-crossing, occasionally moving and always fun ." - The Irish Times Audience Advisory/Trigger Warnings Contains strong language and references to sex and mental illness. Front & Centre are delighted to be able to showcase these studio shows by women and non-binary writers from Northern Ireland. Both pieces have enjoyed major successes at festivals in the UK and Ireland and as far afield as Australia. They’re examples of the excellence of craft emerging from the region. In presenting these works, we hope that arts institutes and buildings will engage and give the work much deserved, longer runs here in the North. However - a note on the trap of studio shows! Keeping women on small studio stages, not allowing them to graduate to main stages, seriously damages their career and earning power. It pushes them out of the industry as they can’t earn a living viably. This is particularly pronounced for working class writers. Longterm, we’d like to use our platform to propel these artists from studio shows to mainstages. Please note: Presale will end on the event day at 3pm. From that point onwards, tickets will only be available on the door, paying by card. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other studio shows at the Symposium: The Daughters of Róisín by Aoibh Johnson Photo by Al Craig from original production at The New Theatre. Audience react to the original production at The New Theatre. Caitlin Magnall-Kearns is an award-winning writer from Belfast with a passion for telling unheard and underrepresented stories about fatness, queerness and disability with warmth, humour and wit. Following on from making it to the top 1% of applicants in 2023, she was selected last year from over 1300 people to be a part of the BBC’s Comedy Collective 2024 and was also a member of BBC Belfast Voices 2024. Her radio drama Safe Space produced by FABEL for Radio 4 aired in January 2025, and was a pick of the week in The Observer, The Sunday Times, The Mail on Sunday and the Radio Times. She is currently developing a sitcom with Hat Trick Productions, along with several other projects across stage, screen and radio. She is represented by Kate Haldane Management. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

Join us to explore together how we can elevate our understanding of mental health, eradicate the stigma against mental health issues by naming our position, and encourage a compassionate response through gentle presence. The day is suitable for small group leaders, pastoral workers, lay leaders and anyone involved in caring or support roles in their church. This training will help you to: • Understand our emotions and explore a robust theology of mental health • Understand the Mental Health Continuum • Explore how the church can help eradicate stigma • Gain an overview of mental health conditions and how the church can respond • Encourage compassion and a gentle presence in our churches and communities • Cultivate our own and others’ wellbeing • Develop mental health-friendly communities Note: Refreshments included (bring your own lunch) Information Source: Kintsugi Hope | eventbrite

TRIFLED - A raw remount by Caitlin Magnall-Kearns After a highly successful, sell-out production at Dublin Theatre Festival last year we are delighted to present this script in hand, semi-staged performance of TRIFLED - directed by the writer. Jen is a bolshy young Northern Irish woman who is housebound with agoraphobia and trying to make the best of a sticky situation. Her days revolve around watching daytime TV and filming niche pornographic content for her profile on OnlyFans, until one day when a heartbroken English university lecturer lands on her doorstep. Based, in part, off the writers experience living with agoraphobia TRIFLED charts their blossoming friendship, in this brutally honest, darkly comedic two-hander about sex work, mental illness and custard. Bawdy, line-crossing, occasionally moving and always fun. - The Irish Times Audience Advisory/Trigger Warnings Contains strong language and references to sex and mental illness. Front & Centre are delighted to be able to showcase these studio shows by women and non-binary writers from Northern Ireland. Both pieces have enjoyed major successes at festivals in the UK and Ireland and as far afield as Australia. They’re examples of the excellence of craft emerging from the region. In presenting these works, we hope that arts institutes and buildings will engage and give the work much deserved, longer runs here in the North. However - a note on the trap of studio shows! Keeping women on small studio stages, not allowing them to graduate to main stages, seriously damages their career and earning power. It pushes them out of the industry as they can’t earn a living viably. This is particularly pronounced for working class writers. Longterm, we’d like to use our platform to propel these artists from studio shows to mainstages. Please note: Presale will end on the event day at 3pm. From that point onwards, tickets will only be available on the door, paying by card. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other studio shows at the Symposium: The Daughters of Róisín by Aoibh Johnson Photo by Al Craig from original production at The New Theatre. Audience react to the original production at The New Theatre. Caitlin Magnall-Kearns is an award-winning writer from Belfast with a passion for telling unheard and underrepresented stories about fatness, queerness and disability with warmth, humour and wit. Following on from making it to the top 1% of applicants in 2023, she was selected last year from over 1300 people to be a part of the BBC’s Comedy Collective 2024 and was also a member of BBC Belfast Voices 2024. Her radio drama Safe Space produced by FABEL for Radio 4 aired in January 2025, and was a pick of the week in The Observer, The Sunday Times, The Mail on Sunday and the Radio Times. She is currently developing a sitcom with Hat Trick Productions, along with several other projects across stage, screen and radio. She is represented by Kate Haldane Management. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging by Carley MageeDirected by Emily Foran Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Playwriting. Four estranged siblings reunite for their father's wake only to be trapped in their childhood home. With no way out, they have to face their greatest fear; having to make conversation with one another. Familial bonds are brought to their breaking point as something is lurking in the house - watching - waiting. This is the last chance to move on from their shared past, or else their future will be brought to ruin. Front & Centre are proud to present a series of staged readings featuring plays that have been finalists, shortlisted, or longlisted for major UK and Ireland playwriting awards, but have yet to be programmed in Northern Ireland. Despite their accolades, these works, penned by talented women from the North, have remained under the radar. Plays are living, breathing documents that are written to be performed. For many women of the North, their brilliant, commended plays are sitting in drawers, languishing. Front & Centre is determined to change that! We’ve paired these remarkable writers with accomplished Northern Irish directors, offering audiences a first look at the next generation of female theatre makers from the North. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other readings in the series: Hello Charlie by Caoimhe Farren The Wake by Anna Teresa McGrath Carley Magee is an emerging screenwriter and theatremaker from Belfast. One of the BBC Belfast Voices for 2023, her writing journey began with a Good Relations Project; working with youth groups around Belfast to write short films for young people to act, direct and design for.She was selected for Prime Cut's VERGE Season 3 Rehearsed Readings in 2022. As a recipient of the 2022 George B. Millar Award; her play “Seaborne” was produced by Youth Theatre Ireland and performed by Shout Out Youth theatre in Kerry. She worked as a facilitator to hold workshops with Shout Out in theatre devising, art and activism, and environmentalism. Then was commissioned by the Lyric Theatre Belfast to write a play about mental health for young people which will tour schools in 2025. Her play “Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging” was long-listed for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2023. Carley is currently an INVEST Fellowship Artist with Theatre & Dance NI 2024/25. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

We all experience grief and we all experience it in different ways. Sometimes it is so hard to explain and to understand for ourselves and then explaining to others is so tricky. It can be so overwhelming and confusing. This workshop is a time to come together for an afternoon to look at the words that capture and express your feelings . In a gentle kind supportive space ,as a small group thorugh the written word and our stories we shall explore grief, love and loss and all that happens on the way. It is a guided workshop for anyone who has experienced loss, all you need to bring is yourself and your thoughts, maybe a notebook and maybe your favourite pen . Through gentle guided steps we shall wriite and talk together. it is a place to be heard a soft landing in a world that can feel upside down. A little about me : I was born and raised in rural somerset England . A person who sought wild spaces. At the age of 16 I wanted to work with people who were at the end of life or whose lives were affected by loss . Steps later after a btec in social care . A degree in drama . A year volunteering in India . Some amazing other adventures including a story telling festival in Slovenia. A Community project in Egypt . I trained as a drama therapist, i worked in prison using theatre . Life moved from London to Bristol. Setting up a project for children whose parents mis-used substances. The world changed again and I found myself in Belfast. Setting up an award winning project for children whose parents had cancer within a large cancer charity. Winning women of the year, family service of the year and speaking at conferences in Italy - Dublin . Completing a tedx talk writing papers with university of Ulster . And all the time climbing mountains paddling great rivers seeking wild spaces and being mum and along the way experinced some heart breaking loss. Qualifying as a funeral celebrant in 2017 . Taking the leep into being a consultant and running my own practice . Taking life in all its beauty and ugliness too,and supporting others through creativity to tell their story find that vulnerability and to create connection. Any question please do get in touch if you have anuy questions at all. funeralcelebrant.rachelni Information Source: Rachel Smith | eventbrite

Lino Printing Workshop Come join us at the SHOW SOME LOVE - GREEN HOUSE (Another World Belfast) for a fun-filled lino printing workshop ! Get your creative juices flowing as you learn the art of carving and printing simple designs onto paper or fabric. This hands-on experience is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Let's get crafty together and create some unique masterpieces! Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artist. Tea and coffee will be provided. Information Source: Show some love Ltd | eventbrite

Be there at the beginning... Join us for an evening of bold storytelling and fresh takes! This is your chance to witness the seeds of new ideas from some of Northern Ireland's most exciting and innovative female and non-binary playwrights. Playwrights learn and advance their craft in communion with audiences - so your support and feedback is a vital part of this exchange. Line-up includes: Wee Poke by Íde Simpson It's the first day of summer in East Belfast, so, Andy's digging a hole. Tom's watching him dig. They might get a wee poke to cool them down. Might not. Andy might keep digging. Tom might keep watching him dig. Maybe, maybe not. Íde Simpson most recently co-wrote and produced, Cailíní, which premiered at the Samuel Beckett Theatre, and thereafter moved to the Lyric Theatre in Belfast. In 2023, she developed her play, Listen! The Adults are Talking with the support of the British Council, and the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, as part of the ‘Words Without Borders’ scheme, which was subsequently performed in Mumbai. She was one of the '21 artists for the 21st century' in 2021, with her play 'The Lands. She a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, and is currently an MFA Playwriting student at The Lir. Fungi Fuck/Focáil na bhfungas by Aoife de Bhál An exploration of queer joy, the Irish language and climate grief through the entangled world of fungi. A bilingual solo performance in Irish and English. Aoife de Bhál is a forager, folklorist and Gaeilgeoir from Béal Feirste. This is their first solo theatre piece. Anna and the Prick… I Think by Denise McCready. Anna had a comfortable life until she turned 50. Two sons have come out within weeks of each other, the menopause has hit badly, and don’t get her started on that man…what a prick. Denise McCready is a Poet and Playwright from Belfast. She was part of The Lyric Theatre Belfast First stage over 50’s playwrights group in 2022, while there she developed a 10 minute play called Anna and the Prick, which is now being developed into her debut play, “Anna and the Prick..I Think. Wretch by Clare Duffy and Grace Kully Wretch is a play about stalking and harassment and the aftershocks that so often come with seeking freedom, but are rarely talked about. Wretch is our call-to-action, our wake up call, and our supportive hug to other victims. This play exposes what harassment can look like in all its subtle forms, how the justice system so often fails survivors, and why support is a necessity for years after. When we say that this is important, we aren’t asking you to believe us. We are telling you. Clare Duffy is an Irish writer and performer across stage and screen. She has most recently been commissioned by BBC Radio 4. She holds an MA from the Seamus Heaney Centre and Queens University Belfast. Grace Kully) is a rare disease advocate. She moved to Belfast from rural New Jersey to study Creative Writing at the Seamus Heaney Centre. Her work centers around human connection, the mind and body, and family intricacies. She has been published in Kaleidoscope Magazine, Sans PRESS, and The Blackbird Anthology. The Wee Wake by Aoife Kane A lively Irish Comedy. Kathy and Ruth navigate the emotional and frantic experience of hosting a wake for Kathy’s recently deceased husband, Martin. Grief and humour intertwine. Written, directed, produced by Aoife Kane. This piece follows the sold out run of Aoife’s first play at the age of nineteen. ‘Uppa Duff’ was a smash hit at Feile 2024. The Wee Wake will feature in Feile 2025 1st, 2nd and 3rd August 2025. Friend of Dorothy by Gillian Pencavel Telling the story of the short life of Hollywood costumer Kent Warner, the man who found Dorothy's ruby slippers in a dusty warehouse in 1970, but whose legacy is so much more. From almost single-handedly creating a black market for movie memorabilia - stuff the studios threw away - to his extravagant parties, his great talent, and his tragic death of AIDS, Friend Of Dorothy celebrates the man, not just his shoes. With a Masters in Musical Theatre Writing from Goldsmiths University London, Gillian moved to Belfast in 2017 and has since written By A Thread, a one man show which received a rehearsed reading in 2023; an original musical, Golden Bricks And Ruby Shoes (music by Patrick Moore) which had a WiP performance in 2019 and received ACNI funding in 2020; and taken part in the BBC’s Hothouse programme in 2021. Natural by Alice Malseed Alice is pregnant. Very pregnant. And like any artist would, she's exploiting this personally life-changing epoch for her research project - Natural. Natural explores the context, mood and ethics of having children within our current climate.Through research, she is looking back at one hundred years of child rearing by zooming in on three generations of women and their supposed 'choice' in this area.At this scratch she is presenting a very raw and rough extract - her, on stage, reading some text. She is using the biography as a starting point to look at the government's obsession with 'hard working families', the rise of pronatalism, trad-wives, and ultimately questioning whether or not women really do have a choice at all.... Alice is a theatre maker, writer and producer based in Belfast. She is currently part of Six In The Attic with I.T.I. As well as theatre, Alice is working on her debut novel Double Sunrise. SIÚCRA by Soso Ní Cheallaigh A sensuous toast to hypercapitalism. In the secret world of sugar dating, Nina is spending the night surrounded by her newfound wealth, late-night game shows, and 58 missed calls. Performed by Holly Hannaway. Soso Ní Cheallaigh is a Derry/Belfast writer, performer, and maker. They create provocative disability-led work in English and Irish through theatre, film, poetry, essays, and visual art.A former Theatre & Dance NI Invest Artist and Tinderbox Incubate Artist, Soso is currently developing ‘SIÚCRA’ with Holly Hannaway, ‘A Duet for Two Disabled Bodies’ (Project Arts Centre) with dancer Bobbi Byrne for Dublin Fringe Festival 2025, and directing the arts and memory documentary ‘i gCuimhne Mo Mháthar’ (Little Ease Films). Get in touch: ohbysoso@gmail.com or on Instagram @ohbysoso @siucrababy This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. Love first looks at new-writing? Check out our staged readings: Hello Charlie by Caoimhe Farren Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging by Carley Magee The Wake by Anna Teresa McGrath Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

The Wake by Anna Teresa McGrath Directed by Emma Copland Longlisted for the The David MacLennan Award It’s MIMI’S wake, in a rural border town in Northern Ireland. Caught up in getting things correct for the mother she warred with, BRIGID is feeling stressed. Her estranged daughter MARIA has joined her to spend these last few waiting hours, with a woman they both had complicated relationships with. The Wake is darkly comic, but full of heart. It explores the matriarchal relationships in a family experiencing the seismic shock of loss, as they mourn the death of the senior matriarch, MIMI. TRIGGER WARNING: References to self-harm and suicide. Front & Centre are proud to present a series of staged readings featuring plays that have been finalists, shortlisted, or longlisted for major UK and Ireland playwriting awards, but have yet to be programmed in Northern Ireland. Despite their accolades, these works, penned by talented women from the North, have remained under the radar. Plays are living, breathing documents that are written to be performed. For many women of the North, their brilliant, commended plays are sitting in drawers, languishing. Front & Centre is determined to change that! We’ve paired these remarkable writers with accomplished Northern Irish directors, offering audiences a first look at the next generation of female theatre makers from the North. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other readings in the series: Hello Charlie by Caoimhe Farren Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging by Carley Magee Please note: Presale will end on the event day at 11:30am. From that point onwards, tickets will only be available on the door, paying by card. Anna McGrath is a writer interested in exploring identity, belonging, and cultural heritage, particularly the experiences of the Irish diaspora. One of Playwrights’ Studio Scotland’s six mentored playwrights in 2024, she has strong ties to both Northern Ireland and Scotland and has collaborated with companies including Provan Hall Trust, The Brunton, East Lothian Council, and Threes Theatre Company in Belfast. Her play The Wake , long-listed for the David MacLennan Award, explores death and the role of the matriarch, while Fallopia Japonica (Arts Council of Northern Ireland) uses dark comedy to challenge stigma around women’s health. She is currently developing Feis , a new play about the Irish dancing scandal. Anna also creates immersive theatre experiences, from site-specific productions at Provan Hall to Lisburn to Lapland , an interactive festive adventure in Northern Ireland. Her play Saltire Rock , commissioned for all thirty-six East Lothian primary schools, explores acceptance and diversity. Across all her work, she blends humour, cultural reflection, and storytelling that sparks conversation and connection. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

The Wake by Anna Teresa McGrathDirected by Emma Copland Longlisted for the The David MacLennan Award It’s MIMI’S wake, in a rural border town in Northern Ireland. Caught up in getting things correct for the mother she warred with, BRIGID is feeling stressed. Her estranged daughter MARIA has joined her to spend these last few waiting hours, with a woman they both had complicated relationships with. The Wake is darkly comic, but full of heart. It explores the matriarchal relationships in a family experiencing the seismic shock of loss, as they mourn the death of the senior matriarch, MIMI. TRIGGER WARNING: References to self-harm and suicide. Front & Centre are proud to present a series of staged readings featuring plays that have been finalists, shortlisted, or longlisted for major UK and Ireland playwriting awards, but have yet to be programmed in Northern Ireland. Despite their accolades, these works, penned by talented women from the North, have remained under the radar. Plays are living, breathing documents that are written to be performed. For many women of the North, their brilliant, commended plays are sitting in drawers, languishing. Front & Centre is determined to change that! We’ve paired these remarkable writers with accomplished Northern Irish directors, offering audiences a first look at the next generation of female theatre makers from the North. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other readings in the series: Hello Charlie by Caoimhe Farren Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging by Carley Magee Please note: Presale will end on the event day at 11:30am. From that point onwards, tickets will only be available on the door, paying by card. Anna McGrath is a writer interested in exploring identity, belonging, and cultural heritage, particularly the experiences of the Irish diaspora. One of Playwrights’ Studio Scotland’s six mentored playwrights in 2024, she has strong ties to both Northern Ireland and Scotland and has collaborated with companies including Provan Hall Trust, The Brunton, East Lothian Council, and Threes Theatre Company in Belfast. Her play The Wake, long-listed for the David MacLennan Award, explores death and the role of the matriarch, while Fallopia Japonica (Arts Council of Northern Ireland) uses dark comedy to challenge stigma around women’s health. She is currently developing Feis, a new play about the Irish dancing scandal. Anna also creates immersive theatre experiences, from site-specific productions at Provan Hall to Lisburn to Lapland, an interactive festive adventure in Northern Ireland. Her play Saltire Rock, commissioned for all thirty-six East Lothian primary schools, explores acceptance and diversity. Across all her work, she blends humour, cultural reflection, and storytelling that sparks conversation and connection. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

Welcome to the West Belfast Small Business Roundtable with Tina McKenzie ! Join us at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in the heart of West Belfast for the sixht in our series of informal breakfast gatherings. Our guests are either founders of companies or involved in growing businesses. We limit attendance to just 14 to ensure everyone has a real chance to engage with our guest speaker. Our April speaker is Tina McKenzie MBE. After graduating from Ulster University, Tina went on to pursue a successful international recruitment career, giving her over 30 years’ experience in the Recruitment and Employment Services sector and a wealth of entrepreneurial experience. After returning to the North of Ireland in 2013, she established Staffline Recruitment as a start-up throughout Ireland; taking the company from a standing start to a dominant market leader with a turnover of £150 million within 5 years. Tina, a native of West Belfast, is the serving Honorary Consul to Finland in Northern Ireland. Tina currently Chairs the Policy and Advocacy Board of the Federation of Small Businesses. The Small Business Roundtables are an intitiative of the Andersonstown News. Information Source: Belfast Media Group | eventbrite

The Triathlon Ireland Social Hub is designed for budding triathletes or those interested in giving some of the triathlon disciplines a go. These sessions are also ideal for Triathlon Ireland members who are not involved with a club. Where: The hub meets on the last Wednesday of each month. This session will be spin bike and Swim session at White Rock Leisure Centre, Belfast from 7pm to 9pm. What to expect: These sessions are coached by Diane Cordner who will meet you on arrival and will be happy to answer any questions. There are two parts to each session - cycling on the spin bike and a swim. The sessions will be tailored for the group and you don't have to take part in both sessions just see how you feel! If you have any questions at all in advance please contact ciaran@triathlonireland.com who will be happy to help. Who are these sessions for: Any Triathlon Ireland member aged 18+ These sessions are open to everyone and all ability levels are welcome - please come along and try as much as you can -there is no expectation that you complete any specific time or distance, just come and try. You must hold a Triathlon Ireland Club Training Membership or Full Membership to take part in these sessions. This is available here: Membership What do you need: Bike- gym gear Swim - Swim suit, googles, Cap (Optional) If finances or equipment would be a barrier to participation in this programme- please contact ciaran@triathlonireland Information Source: Triathlon Ireland | eventbrite

You're invited to experience a true discovery of fragrance with our in-store masterclass focusing on our iconic Rose Dunes collection. Learn essential fragrance tips from layering to rituals and discover the importance of our sense of smell through interactive games and expert knowledge. Created by senior perfumer, Phillipe Paparella, Rose dunes is a sophisticated layering of floral, ambery and woody notes. It's a scented symbol of the mystic 'desert rose' found in the Arabian Desert. Come instore to exeperience this fragrance as an opulent ode to the mysterious beauty of the Arabian Desert with a universal appeal that reaches far beyond the Middle East. Not forgetting, we'll indulge you with some themed drinks* and sweet treats. Plus, you'll get a complimentary goody bag worth £40 with luxuries for you to enjoy at home when you are a new sign up to our guestlist or with any purchase on the evening .** A £10 ticket fee per person applies and is non-refundable. This ticket fee shall be redeemable against an in-store purchase(s) made at the event totalling £50 or more. *Alcohol available at the event to customers 18+. ** Event time and date will be provided by the relevent participating store (included on the eventbrite page). T &Cs: Molton Brown and Eventbrite may collect personal information in order to run the event. Please see Molton Brown's Privacy Policy and Eventbrite's Privacy Policy for more information. By registering and attending the Event, customers agree to the Event Terms & Conditions, bttps://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/promo-terms-conditions Information Source: Molton Brown | eventbrite

The Anchor High Leadership Summit equips manufacturing leaders with the tools and mindset to ‘anchor high’. Attendees will hear from pioneering leaders with experience of industry and beyond, and will be inspired, challenged, and motivated through a series of curated speakers and industry panels to lead ambitious change for their business and the wider sector. The Summit is for senior and aspiring manufacturing leaders who have a passion for innovation and best practice. Themes for 2025 include leading change, sustainable growth, and how new inheritance tax rules may affect NI manufacturers. Join us for a day of inspiration, networking, and development on Thursday, 29th May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. The Summit will be followed in the evening by the prestigious Manufacturing NI Hall of Fame Awards, celebrating titans of the local manufacturing sector who have significantly and sustainably shaped NI’s industrial landscape. Note: If you would prefer to be invoiced directly for tickets for the Anchor High Leadership Summit, Hall of Fame Awards Dinner, or both, please email connor@manufacturingni.org . Tables of 10 for the Awards Dinner can also be purchased via Manufacturing NI directly. Please email connor@manufacturingni.org to arrange. Information Source: Manufacturing NI | eventbrite

Chris Boldt Black Box Get ready for a night of electrifying music at The Black Box ! Join us for an unforgettable evening with the talented Chris Boldt as he takes the stage to showcase his unique sound and captivating performance. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, so grab your friends and come on down to The Black Box for a night of great music and good vibes! Information Source: eventbrite

Public Consultation Event - Findings from the Regional Neurology Review Join us for our first Public Consultation event, where we will be sharing the findings from the Regional Neurology Review . At the event we will present the analysis, findings and proposed recommendations of the Review; and highlight the potential improvements to services which could be achieved through the implementation of those recommendations. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, May 29 , 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Claton Hotel, Belfast . Come along to hear more about Review and share your feedback to help shape future services by participating in the public consultation . If you have any accessibility requiremnts please email us at: Neurology.Review@health-ni.gov.uk To find out more abou the consultation or respond online please go to: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-regional-review-neurology-services-final-report Information Source: Department of Health in Northern Ireland (DoH) | eventbrite

Explore Northern Ireland Women v Poland Women League B - Group B1 sporting information for 30th May, as well as more Football times with Fixture Calendar. Northern Ireland Women's National Football Team is a highly skilled and competitive team in the world of women's football. They have been competing in international competitions since 1973 and have consistently performed well, making it to the finals of the European Championship in 2009. The team has a rich history of players who have represented Northern Ireland at the highest level, including star players like Julie Nelson, Rachel Furness, and Simone Magill. The team plays their home matches at the National Football Stadium in Belfast, which has a capacity of 18,500 spectators. In recent years, the team has seen success in various international tournaments, including winning the 2017 Turkish Cup. With their determination, skill, and passion for the sport, Northern Ireland Women's Football Team continues to make a name for themselves in the world of women's football. Poland Women's National Football Team is the official women's football team representing Poland in international competitions. Founded in 1973, the team has made appearances in several prestigious tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup and the UEFA Women's Euro. The team is managed by coach Andrzej Lesiak and their home ground is Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw, which has a capacity of over 58,000. Some of the notable players on the team include captain Sandra Zielinska, striker Ewa Pajor, and midfielder Agata Tarczynska. The team has achieved notable success, being crowned the champions of the Cyprus Women's Cup in 2013 and reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Euro in 2017. With their determination and skill, the Poland Women's National Football Team continues to be a strong contender in the world of women's football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

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We’re delighted to be holding another Encounter event for women in Down and Dromore, this time in the evening . Please join us on Friday 30 May at 7.30pm in Belvoir Parish Church. We'll spend a couple of hours together enjoying worship and refreshments, as well as hearing encouraging testimony and teaching. We look forward to seeing you and your friends! Hosted by: Hilary McClay Worship leader: Lydia Harvey Speakers: Ruth Thompson and Ali Calvin RUTH THOMPSON Ruth lives in East Belfast with her two sons, Joel (8) and Freddie (5). She works as a singing teacher as well as freelance singer and radio presenter. Ruth will be telling some of her story about becoming a widow aged 30 when her husband, Andrew, died from brain cancer. She’ll be sharing some of the highs and lows of her continuing walk with God. ALI CALVIN Ali leads Christ Church Kilkeel. She has a heart for seeing people come alive in their faith and relationship with Jesus through the power of the word and the Spirit. She is passionate about teaching people to hear God for themselves. Ali also loves time with friends, a good laugh, good food, and walking by the sea. PROGRAMME Welcome & worship Ruth Thompson (story) Break for refreshments Ali Calvin (teaching) Prayer ministry The event will end at approximately 9.30pm, although prayer ministry may continue. BOOKS As on previous occasions, our friends at The Book Well will have a selection of books and gifts to buy. Tickets are £12 per person and include refreshments. Please book early as space is limited. Information Source: Diocese of Down & Dromore | eventbrite

Bat’s Womb ~ Goth Club Night at Voodoo Belfast ~ Friday 30th May 2025 ~ Doors 10pm GOTH ~ 80’S ~ POST PUNK ~ ALT & MORE Djs: Carl St. Elliott & Chanel no.666 Venue address: 11A Fountain St, Belfast BT1 5EA Information Source: TBF | eventbrite