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EASTside arts festival: lady p & me
Sanctuary Theatre, Sunday 26th July. From cassette tapes to culture wars… from riots to red carpets… before drag became mainstream, there was one little boy from Bangor determined to survive, shine and be seen in a world that didn’t always make space for difference.. Join Northern Ireland’s First Lady of Drag, Lady Portia Di’Monte, The face behind Marcus Hunter-Neill, for a spectacularly heartfelt, hilarious and deeply revealing tell all evening of glamour, grit, rebellion, resilience and accidental history making many times over. Raw! Funny! Heartfelt! Historic! And trust us… " It’s going to be a riot! "
This is an Over 18 Event .Doors open at 7.30pm. There is limited accessibility at this venue. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact eastsidearts@eastsidepartnership.com Tickets: £15.00
EASTSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL: Tia Bow presents 'Blackberry Path'
Sanctuary Theatre. Thursday 30th July 2026. 'Blackberry Pat'h is an intimate one-hour performance by Belfast-based songwriter Tia Bow, with her band Clare Galway and Danny Trouton. Blending live music with spoken word, the show invites audiences into a world of love, loss, memory and resilience, transforming deeply personal songs into a moving reflection on life’s journey and the universal experiences that unite us all. The Blackberry Path album, due for release in Autumn 2026, is described by Hot Press Magazine as a sound that “bridges folk, rock and electronica." Produced by Michael Mormecha of Tree Song Studios, the album’s singles have been featured by Chordblossom, GoldenPlec, BBC Radio Ulster and RTÉ’s Folk on One.
“A unique artist, deeply in touch with the landscape around her.” Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, RTÉ’s Folk on One. "Eclectic, experimental and effervescent compositions, celebrating music’s power to heal, unify and encourage.” Simon Fallaha, Si Arts NI.
Support by Róisín Whyte, Róisín Whyte likes to play piano, guitar and fiddle. She tries to remember that "play" is the most important word in the sentence above. She tells strange little stories through music and song, Tickets £10.00
EASTSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL: THE EAST LAFFS!
The East Laffs Eastside Arts Festival Special !
On 30th July 2026, as part of the Eastside Arts Festival, our legendary comedy club, 'The East Laffs' is taking place in the iconic Harland and Wolff Staff Club. Get ready for a night of big laughs and brilliant craic as this comedy night promises a fantastic line-up of local talent, sharp wit, and unforgettable entertainment in one of East Belfast’s most beloved venues. Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, expect a warm welcome, a lively atmosphere, and plenty of belly laughs. Line up TBC
Eastside arts festival: quickfire plays
Sanctuary Theatre. Sunday 2nd August 2026. A bold, funny and fearless night of new theatre from Amadan Ensemble and friends: SkelpieLimmer Productions & rarewitch. Quick Fire Plays is a collection of short performances by a troupe of incredible artists, using animation, mime, & sketch comedy to make bold new work about Belfast right now & the people who live here. Created in a high-speed, collaborative process, this is theatre at its most urgent & alive – unfiltered, playful & packed with punch. Starts 19.30 - doors 19.00
BE YOU! (& Shine bright)
Be You!
Be You (BU) — is a free Volunteer Programme, supported by The National Lottery Awards for All, thanks to National Lottery players 🎟️💛
✨ Be You! brings people together to build new friendships, learn new skills, and get involved in all areas of theatre life — from front of house, box office and marketing, to backstage, set building and performance. What’s included:
🎭 Theatre sessions + creative activities
🧘 Weekly mindfulness sessions (open to everyone) – Booking essential
📚 Training opportunities (e.g. Mental Health First Aid,, first aid, health and safety)
🎉 Volunteer celebration events
🤝 A supportive community to connect and grow
We meet every Monday night at 7.00 - everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Book a free place below!
'A Farther shore' @ the grand opera house
Bright Umbrella at Belfast's famous Grand Opera House
'A Farther Shore': A modern retelling of one of the Bible’s most compelling stories - a tale for modern times.
Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th November 2026. Peter. A fisherman from a rural, seaside area. An ordinary man called to do extraordinary things. It is at Joppa where we meet him, waiting to set sail for new adventures, contemplating his recent past and his meetings with a man called Jesus. What did it all mean? And are the recent revelations about Jesus for everyone, or just for a select few?
With Glenn McGivern as Peter, directed by Trevor Gill, and animations by award-winning illustrator Fergus Wachala Kelly, David Campton's modern retelling is brought to life on stage. Tickets £25.00
Bright Umbrella steps out of The Sanctuary Theatre, East Belfast, as its home venue undergoes restoration and development work. During this time, the company will bring its shows to the Grand Opera House Studio.
'romeo & juliet' @ the grand opera house
Bright Umbrella at Belfast's famous Grand Opera House
“This, by his voice, should be a Montague… Now, by the stock and honour of my kin, to strike him dead I hold it not a sin.” Verona Estate, Belfast, June 2025
Bright Umbrella presents a Romeo and Juliet for modern times. Hatred of foreigners and strangers runs deep. Can the love between two young people bury their parents’ strife? Shakespeare’s original text unaltered, abridged to 70 minutes. A perfect production for schools studying Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.
Bright Umbrella steps out of The Sanctuary Theatre, East Belfast, as its home venue undergoes restoration and development work. During this time, the company will bring its shows to the Grand Opera House Studio