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13/08/2025

East Belfast theatre company Bright Umbrella has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Ulster American by David Ireland, which will run from Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday, September 6, 2025 at The Sanctuary Theatre.

Northern Irish actor James Boal will take on the role of Leigh Carver, an English theatre director whose ambition drives the central conflict in Ireland’s dark satire. He’ll be joined by Caroline Curran as Ruth Davenport and Andrew McClay as Jay Conway in a three-person cast exploring the volatile dynamics between identity, power, and art.

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East Belfast theatre company Bright Umbrella has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Ulster American by David Ireland, which will run from

12/08/2025

Looking for something to do with the family this week?
The highly anticipated 2025 Grand Family Festival at The Grand Opera House, Belfast has officially opened and runs until Friday 15 August 2025.

This much-loved annual event promises a week-long celebration of theatre and the arts with various workshops, activities and events perfect for children and families.

Now in the second year of its valued partnership with Phoenix Energy the Grand Family Festival continues to grow as a flagship summer event at the Theatre. The collaboration highlights a shared commitment to fostering creativity, promoting community engagement, and making the arts accessible to all.

Throughout the week, the Grand Opera House will transform into a lively creative hub with 25 carefully curated workshops and interactive activities running across the week. From
hands-on craft sessions and dynamic drama workshops to behind-the-scenes tours and accessible events, the programme is designed to captivate the imagination of children and provide memorable experiences for the entire family.

The video shared captures a snapshot of the fun that is in store for those attending the Grand Family Festival this week. Once again, the festival has been a huge success with limited tickets now available, please visit goh.co.uk/grand-family-festival for a full schedule of events.

11/08/2025

Belfast actor and writer Caroline Curran has been announced as part of the cast for Bright Umbrella Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Ulster American by David Ireland.

The production will run from Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday, September 6, 2025 at The Sanctuary Theatre on Castlereagh Street in East Belfast, with evening performances at 7pm and a 2pm matinee on Saturday, September 6.

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Belfast actor and writer Caroline Curran has been announced as part of the cast for Bright Umbrella Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Ulster American

09/08/2025

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08/08/2025

Northern Irish actor Andrew McClay has been announced in the role of Jay Conway in the upcoming production of Ulster American by Bright Umbrella Theatre Company, running at The Sanctuary Theatre in East Belfast from Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Andrew, who rose to public attention through his appearances in Game of Thrones and the HBO documentary The Last Watch, will take on the role of an Oscar-winning American actor attempting to connect with his Irish roots in David Ireland’s provocative satire.

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Northern Irish actor Andrew McClay has been announced in the role of Jay Conway in the upcoming production of Ulster American by Bright Umbrella Theatre

08/08/2025

Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector, which generates an estimated £16 billion in economic value and supports nearly 100,000 jobs, will come together next month for its largest industry event of the year.

Around 2,500 delegates are expected to attend the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on Thursday, 11 September 2025. The one-day event, in partnership with Queen's University Belfast and The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), will bring together key figures from across the region’s engineering, production, and supply chain sectors for focused discussions on productivity, digital transformation, skills, and innovation.

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Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector, which generates an estimated £16 billion in economic value and supports nearly 100,000 jobs, will come together next

07/08/2025

A Northern Ireland charity has welcomed the results of the world’s largest genetic study into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), which has confirmed a biological basis for the condition.

The study, which includes participants from Northern Ireland, was led by the University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Genetics and Cancer.

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DecodeME findings include contributions from people living with M.E. in Northern Ireland