When I was offered the chance to see Miss Saigon at the Grand Opera House Belfast , I jumped at it. Not because I am a massive fan who knows every note of the score, and not even because Jack Kane , who plays Chris, is incredibly handsome (although he really is). My reason for going was far more personal. More than thirty years ago, when I was around fourteen, Miss Saigon was the very first musical my late dad ever took me to see. We travelled from our home in Wales to the

A snapshot of events from this year’s Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics  Adam Kay - Image by Charlie Clift This March sees the return of one of Belfast’s most thought-provoking and innovative festivals, the Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics.  This year’s festival will take place from 23rd - 29th March with over 120 events across 50+ venues in Belfast.  Here are ten unmissable highlights from this year’s programme. You can view the entire programme via.

Let’s embark on a journey into the vibrant banjo realm of Mumford & Sons , celebrating their exhilarating return with an energy that feels fresher than ever! Just seven short months have flown by since the release of their brilliant album “Rushmere,” and now the band has graced us with their sixth studio gem, “Prizefighter.” Co-produced with the extraordinarily talented Aaron Dessner of The National, this album stands as a breathtaking testament to the band’s remarkable s

Busting Out the Dance Moves: A Review of DAY FEVER’s Daytime Spectacular   Let’s talk about the most exhilarating day out you didn’t know you needed: DAY FEVER. With its recent feature in our festive issue, we couldn’t resist checking out what the daytime disco craze is all about. Arriving with open minds ( and a readiness to groove ), we were instantly welcomed into a world of nostalgic beats and carefree vibes.   Imagine stepping into a vibrant Ulster Hall where Beyoncé’s