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Lyric Theatre

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55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5FB
Lyric Theatre

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As the only full-time producing theatre in Northern Ireland, the Lyric makes a unique and vital contribution to the community.

The Lyric Theatre is a playhouse for all. We are a shared civic space for artists and audiences alike; a creative hub for theatre-making, nurturing talent and promoting the critical role of the arts in society. Our mission is to create, entertain, and inspire.

After an extensive capital build project the Lyric Theatre is almost three times the size of the old theatre. The theatre has three distinct areas. The 389 seat Mainstage is the main performance area, providing an extra 85 seats in a single steep rake. The intimacy of the old theatre remains as the body of the audience is not broken by balconies or barriers ensuring actors and audience share the same space.

A second performance studio, the Naughton Studio, accommodates between 110 and 172 people, can be adapted to suit any performance style and will explore experimental work as well as reimagining classic plays and developing the skills of local artists.

The third space is a rehearsal room the same size as the main auditorium stage. Other facilities include an education suite, dressing rooms, board room, cafe/bar and river terrace, and a range of corporate entertaining suites overlooking the Lagan and Botanic Gardens.

Behind the scenes tours: These are available generally on a Friday or Sunday morning, dependant on our performance schedule and what other events we have on in the building. All tours must be booked in advance by contacting our Box Office.

Recipient of 5 Star accreditation from Tourism NI - the first arts venue to receive this award.

For more information, news and to find out what’s on at the Lyric visit the www.lyrictheatre.co.uk.

Lyric Theatre is accessible – for full details of their accessibility features, see Lyric Theatre | AccessAble

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Catering

  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Highchairs Available

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

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Prices usually range from £10 - £28.00. Details on website www.lyrictheatre.co.uk

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* The Lyric Theatre is open 7 days a week.
The scenic Cafe Bar overlooking the River Lagan is open from 09:30-17:00.

The Box Office is open 7 days per week
Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 if there is a performance that evening.
Sunday 10:00-17:00

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