Last night’s performance of Animal Farm at The MAC was nothing short of exhilarating. Adapted and directed by Patrick J O’Reilly, this innovative rendition by the Tinderbox Theatre Company took George Orwell's classic and infused it with a modern urgency that resonates deeply with the present moment. The auditorium was a full house, buzzing with anticipation, and the energy was palpable, only to erupt into rapturous applause as the final curtain fell.   From the outset, we

Grand Opera House Celebrates 130th Anniversary with £130,000 Raised for Children’s Cancer Unit Charity   Belfast’s Grand Opera House has marked the close of a two-year partnership with The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity and during this time has raised a remarkable £130,000 to help support children and young people living with a cancer diagnosis in Northern Ireland.   The milestone figure holds particular significance as it coincides with the Theatre’s 130th anniversary year,

The Gourmet Boys See highlights of February 2026 food editorial from our NI Influencers and content creators, The Gourmet Boys Cancel the sad desk lunch. Belfast is absolutely smashing it when it comes to street food right now, and we’ve been out doing the hard work (you’re welcome) to find five spots that seriously deliver on flavour. Pizza Napoletana First up, Pizza Napoletana  in Writer’s Square is home to the viral Panuozzo — that dreamy folded Neapolitan sandwich stuffed

If you don't leave with a giant smile on your face and a heart full of fun, it is a totally “Tragedy” on your part! As a massive fan of Steps both in the past and now, I approached the show with an open mind, hoping it wouldn't turn out to be another cringeworthy attempt to cash in on their hits through a theatre production, like some other past band endeavours. Thankfully, what I experienced tonight was pure nostalgic fun. The camp costumes, impressive stage setup, and great